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Thoughts About Assessments in the Guitar Classroom

by Glen McCarthy | Sep 29, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks

Assessments Before the school year begins, it is important to know how frequently you will do formal assessments for a grade, what materials they will cover and the actual dates the assessments will be done. Here is more math to consider. How many grades do you want...

Glue: A Guitar Repair Tip

by Glen McCarthy | Sep 29, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks

Here is a quick tip on for guitar repairs. Use white glue or wood glue such as Elmer’s, Carpenter, or Tite Bond for minor repairs. Apply the glue to the area and clamp. NEVER use Epoxy or Krazy Glue; use of the latter glues will cause more serious problems than the...

An Interview with Music for Life

by Glen McCarthy | Sep 27, 2013 | Education, Stories, Success Stories

An Interview with Skip Chaples, President, Music for Life Two years ago Michael was a high school sophomore with marginal grades. He didn’t see the need to apply himself in school; after graduation he assumed he’d follow in the footsteps of all his family members...

Preparing Students to Major in Guitar

by Glen McCarthy | Sep 22, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks

Do you have suggestions for preparing a student that might want to major in guitar before they take private lessons? Here are a few ideas to start you off. 1. Guitar programs tend to divide into jazz and classical majors. Find out about your student’s favorite...

How Do You Teach Special-Needs Students?

by Glen McCarthy | Sep 22, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks

How Do You Teach Special-Needs Students? Use adaptive tools such as adaptive picks, chord buddy, bass-only chords, and shorter, less complex assignments. [social_button button=”facebook”...
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