by Glen McCarthy | Sep 11, 2016 | Classroom, Education, Gear, News, Stories, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
Tech is everywhere…and not just in the hands of your students. Technology can augment your classroom, change the way you teach and in a lot of ways levels the playing field making music education more accessible to more students. We asked some of our TGW people...
by Glen McCarthy | Sep 5, 2016 | Classroom, Education, News, Principles, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
Have you been in this situation? A new student shows up for the first day of guitar class and he can play the riff from, Sweet Child of Mine flawlessly! He impresses all the other students…and you. You might even wonder if this kid ought to be teaching your...
by Glen McCarthy | Aug 28, 2016 | Classroom, Education, Gear, News, Principles, Stories, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
It’s been a long summer – thank goodness – but now you’ve got to teach guitar again. If you need a little refresher, you’re not alone. No worries! We’ll get you in shape for your new crop of eager guitar players. Let’s get...
by Glen McCarthy | Aug 21, 2016 | Classroom, Education, Gear, News, Principles, Stories, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
The debate continues! TAB is a touchy subject – some people love it, others despise it. When we use TAB are we doing players – especially newbies – a disservice or helping them learn the instrument more quickly? Can TAB and musical notation ever be...
by Glen McCarthy | Aug 7, 2016 | Classroom, Education, Gear, News, Principles, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
If you’re starting a guitar program on a budget, you’re not alone. How do you buy guitars, store them, give your kids picks every 5 minutes when they lose them? Where does it end? It ends when you decide to do some or all of it yourself (or with the help...
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 31, 2016 | Classroom, Education, Gear, News, Principles, Stories, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
School is about to start – if it hasn’t already started. Your kids’ hands are itching to start playing guitar. You have so much to prep! What to do? We’ve got you covered. If you didn’t read Shelley’s Classroom Guitar Diaries as...