New to Teaching Guitar?

Teaching classical guitar has become very popular in the field of music education. There are many serious considerations to take into account when teaching guitar and the exciting possibility of developing a program. In this Zoom session, we will cover basic, essential items needed to start guitar classes including how to build and maintain a successful guitar program. Topics of discussion include instrument, material and music purchases, class discipline, assessment, concert performances, class scheduling, basic pedagogy and more.

There are dozens of guitar method books and resources available for teachers to use in their classrooms. But, which one would you pick? In this Zoom session, Mr. Perez will discuss different method books available so you can tailor instruction to the needs of your guitar students and program. We will also review guitar method resources (scales, rhythms studies, warm-ups, solo/ensemble music and more) that may be immediately applied to your classroom teaching as well as the future.