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Don Hicks – Teaching Guitar Workshops Success Story!
“The students deserve for guitar to be a true option for music education….you don’t have to have a ton of skills to get started, but you have to be willing to seriously learn the instrument, or the kids will see right through you pretty quickly.” Name: Don Hicks...
Matt Gerry – Teaching Guitar Workshops Success Story!
“My students entered a contest held by the alternative rock group Weezer and won! As a result, I was flown to Chicago to meet the band and we held a live webcast with the band and my students back in Kansas. This event had us on the front page of our paper and...
9 Great Names for Your Classroom Guitars
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 guitar music - is to ask them to...
5 Female Guitarists You & Your Students Should Know
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 Remler died...
7 Props to Spice up your Guitar Class
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...
Classroom MGMT: Flip Your Music Class?!
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...
8 Guitar Accessories to Geek Out Over Right Now
Some days it’s hard to be a music teacher. Class got cut short; your students were in space; you left your lesson plan at home. In times like these you need a little something to make you smile and remind you why you’re here in the first place: you really, really...
Teach Bert Jansch (Aka – The Best Guitarist You’ve Never Heard Of)
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...
5 Great Guitar-Heavy Movie Soundtracks
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...
6 Tips for Spanish Guitar Class
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...
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