by Glen McCarthy | Apr 8, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks
It is necessary to work in micro-steps. Work slowly and thoroughly. Do daily, individual assessments. Do not move forward until it is apparent the class is ready to move forward. There is a deception that occurs in a guitar classroom, the larger the class, the greater...
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 8, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Tips + Tricks
Download the ScaleWizard pdf courtesy of Planet Waves. This one sheet gives you the fingerings for some great scales (and the basis for some incredible improvisation). It includes Minor Pentatonic, Major Pentatonic, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Phrygian, Dorian,...
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 8, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
Bob Denney and Laura Lee Matthie developed the Pedagogical Pyramid for Guitar to help teachers build a firm foundation for classroom guitar before moving up to the next step. The pyramid helps teachers concurrently present melodic and harmonic skill development with...
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 7, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Tips + Tricks
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by Glen McCarthy | Apr 4, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks
Before ever allowing a student to play a guitar, have a plan as to how the students are going to make a sound from the instrument. Are they going to use a pick, their thumbs or their fingers? Most classroom guitar teachers do not agree how to start a class of...
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