by Glen McCarthy | Sep 9, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
We’re pretty guitar-focused here, but guitars don’t exist in a bubble. Where would we be without bass, drums, fiddles, and banjos? This post is dedicated to our little friend the Ukulele! Quick Facts: • Ukes have four strings (G, C, E, and A) • Originated...
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 30, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
You have a classroom full of kids, but they don’t always have the same abilities. Some of the kids are just starting out and others might even play better than you. What to do? First, don’t panic! Bring it back to the fundamentals of music. Orchestration...
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 29, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
“Andrés Segovia (1963) by Erling Mandelmann” by Erling Mandelmann – photo©ErlingMandelmann.ch. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. If James Brown was, “The Godfather of Soul”, Andres Segovia was the “Father of Classical Guitar.” And...
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 22, 2014 | Classroom, Education, News, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
As a musician, Ani DiFranco has earned the respect of an international audience, critics and the likes of Prince. Through her unapologetically direct songs, DiFranco has also earned a place as a noted feminist and social activist. Her style may best be defined as...
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 14, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Stories, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
Your students probably heard their first Beatles song before they were five years old. But do they know who’s behind the genius of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Here Comes the Sun”? Some of Harrison’s guitar flourishes are the most hummable parts of many...
by Glen McCarthy | Jul 9, 2014 | Classroom, Education, Principles, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
5 Ideas for Large Classes The trickiest part about managing a large class is getting everyone on the same page and keeping them there. (Anybody have a megaphone?) Attention gets diverted easily and extraneous chatter spreads like wildfire. Here are five ideas to make...
