by Glen McCarthy | Feb 18, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks
Assessment Ideas for Beginning Level Guitar Class It seems that assessment is THE hot topic for everyone involved in education. As an ever-increasing number of states apply for ‘No Child Left Behind’ waivers under the Obama administration’s ‘Race to the Top’...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 18, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks
GUITAR OR UKULELE IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL? At our Teaching Guitar Workshops we are often asked by elementary teachers what we think about ukulele vs. guitar for 4th and 5th grade. While the ukulele is small and inexpensive, six strings offer a wider range of playing...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 18, 2013 | Classroom, Education, News, Tips + Tricks
Bill Purse – Tip 1 Tip 1 – You can usually tell the difference between nylon and steel string guitars by the way that strings are attached. Nylon strings are tied to the bridge, whereas steel strings are held to the bridge of the guitar with bridge...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 13, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
A Day in the Life – Improvisational Magic This week in guitar class at Salina South Middle School, I teach the students the magic of the minor pentatonic scale. Our concert this last week was a perfect segue into improvisation as I had two students from last semester...
by Glen McCarthy | Feb 5, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks
How much should a student guitar cost? Guitars come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of quality, but choosing does not have to be difficult. You want a quality guitar for beginning students. Many can be found at your local music store for as low as $99.00 to...
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