by Glen McCarthy | Apr 6, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks
Since its invention the guitar has been a vital part of Spanish-speaking cultures. Today’s Spanish-speaking guitar students have a world of music to explore, and it’s up to you to draw up the map. Here are six ideas to bring Spain into your guitar class. 1. Get back...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 31, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks
Improvisation is a fun, freeing way to be musical and guitar is well-suited to the task! But sometimes students become ice sculptures when asked to improvise. They might have some performance anxiety or feel like they’re bound to a certain style. One way to inspire...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 31, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Principles, Tips + Tricks
There are any number of reasons for teachers to start a guitar program; number one on the list is getting more students to become music makers. But what about convincing your principal that classroom guitar is a great idea. 1. $how Me the Money!!! Setting up a guitar...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 17, 2014 | Classroom, Education, News, Principles, Stories, Tips + Tricks
It’s finally here! You can download the recording of the first Teaching Guitar Workshops Webinar, “Outfitting Your Classroom Guitar Program for Success”, hosted by Glen McCarthy. Click here to Download:...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 17, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Stories
You have decided to start a guitar program in your school, but your administrators look at you like your from Mars when you tell them you want a classroom full of guitar players. No one said this was going to be easy; fortunately one of the greatest things about the...
by Glen McCarthy | Mar 3, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Principles, Tips + Tricks
Hey, remember the metronome? Sure, it helps everybody learn to obey rhythm (one of the musts of playing any musical instrument – especially in an ensemble), but you’ll probably reach for an alternative that works great for guitar class: a drum machine. Not sure which...
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