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7 Rules for Engaging Students via Social Networking

by Glen McCarthy | Feb 24, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks

If used properly, reaching your students via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and YouTube can boost your lessons. Kids are connected 24/7, and for most, social media is their preferred mode of contact. Follow these 8 rules of...

7 Ways to Rock Your Concert Field Trip

by Glen McCarthy | Feb 24, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks

Concert field trips are supposed to be a highlight of any music class experience. The reality is often vastly different. But this, guitar educators, is avoidable! Below are 7 ways to set the stage, engage and make the experience memorable. 1. Build anticipation Img...

Q. How much do student guitars cost?

by Glen McCarthy | Feb 16, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Principles, Tips + Tricks

I actually see two questions here: 1.) How much do student guitars cost? 2.) How much do quality student guitars cost? The answer to question #1 is: you can find a guitar for $30-50. That’s great! Here comes the BUT, or the answer to question #2: Sometimes you...

Capos – Part III

by Glen McCarthy | Feb 16, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Principles, Tips + Tricks

So in part three of my segments on capos, I wanted to give you some tips for using capos in class (or in any situation really). There are a couple different ways I use to figure out how to use my capo properly. I like to call them the hard way and the easy way. THE...

Suggestions for Sub-Plans

by Glen McCarthy | Feb 10, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Principles, Tips + Tricks

You probably remember the lights go out when a substitute teacher taught your history or science class. A severely outdated movie might have come on; naps and laughter probably resulted. Don’t let time with a sub become time wasted! To avoid this outcome, arm...
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