by Glen McCarthy | May 9, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Success Stories, Tips + Tricks
When asked why he called his guitar “Trigger”, Willie Nelson explained, “Roy Rogers had a horse named Trigger. I figured: ‘This is my horse!'” A great way to get your students excited about guitar – and possibly even the history of...
by Glen McCarthy | May 7, 2014 | Classroom, Education, News, Principles, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
The Guitar is an instrument for boys, right?…I don’t think so! The women listed below are guitar heroines that can inspire guitar players every bit as much as Hendrix, Clapton, and Segovia. And, each is worthy of her own lesson! 1. Emily Remler Emily...
by Glen McCarthy | May 7, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Stories, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
Props can be anything from the latest guitar gear and storage to visual aids that keep your students engaged throughout class. They’re the details that can set a “pretty good” class apart from a memorable one. Below are seven examples of props that can do just that....
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 26, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
If you teach an academic class or know someone who does, you may have heard the term “flipped class.” If not, here it is in a nutshell: in a traditional class, the teacher delivers a lecture or lesson and then assigns homework to reinforce the lesson. In a flipped...
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 20, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Stories, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
If you haven’t heard of Bert Jansch, you’re not alone. But many musicians of legendary status call Jansch an inspiration. This finger picking master has influenced the likes of Paul Simon, Jimmy Page, Neil Young and Fleet Foxes, just to name a few. Introduce your...
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 20, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Stories, Tips + Tricks
One great way to celebrate the guitar and its universal impact on pop culture is through film. You can dust off the DVD player, cue up the Roku or look for clips online. However you experience these great soundtracks, have your class listen in for the type of guitar...
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