by Glen McCarthy | Mar 18, 2013 | Classroom, Education, News, Tips + Tricks
Bill Purse – Tip 5 Tip 5 – Certain strings break more frequently than others, so always have extra strings ready; single strings can be purchased inexpensively at any music store. On nylon guitars, the 4th string (D) usually breaks, and on electric or...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 11, 2013 | Classroom, Education, News, Tips + Tricks
Bill Purse – Tip 4 Tip 4 – A small tool called a string winder is essential for changing strings on multiple guitars. A string winder is a small crank that you place on the tuning peg and allows you to rapidly raise or lower a guitar string’s pitch by...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 11, 2013 | Classroom, Education, News, Tips + Tricks
For any number of reasons, over the years I have found myself in dire need of a bass player at the last minute. I know I run the risk of offending legitimate bass players everywhere, but with these few simple guidelines, a willing student with knowledge of chord...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 5, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks
What do performances look like? At Becker Middle School, I always did large ensemble performances. Combining my 6th grade classes, 7th grade classes, and 8th grade classes. This was an ensemble of 70-80 students playing at the same time. I would always have several...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 5, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks
Take time (days if necessary) to teach classroom procedures, instrument care, classroom expectations, and class goals. How will bathroom breaks be handled? What happens when a guitar string breaks? What are the consequences for not having music or method book? Which...
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