The school year is about to kick off. The kids are ready to rock, and you’re on the starting blocks, rested, relaxed, and ready to change the world one music class at a time. But even everyday heroes need strategies to maintain their super powers during the school year, so I put together three tips […]
Category: Guitar Teachers
Interstellar Overdrive – For Group Guitar Classes & Private Lessons
In this lesson, you’re going to learn how to play all four guitar parts of Interstellar Overdrive. If you’re a guitar instructor interested in leveraging your time and reaching more students teaching group guitar classes for kids, this lesson is perfect for you! Interstellar Overdrive: A Group Guitar Study for Kids Interstellar Overdrive features a simple […]
Three Flow Principles for Teaching Effortless Group Guitar Classes
Imagine for a moment you’re teaching a room full of guitar students paying rapt attention to your every word. The students are buzzing with curiosity and enthusiasm, and joy is clearly written in the smiles on their face. You lose yourself in the moment, and time melts away. That state of consciousness is known as […]
80/20 Guitar Part One: Minimal Practice for Maximum Results
Discover the power of 80/20 guitar and revolutionize your guitar-playing journey! The 80/20 Rule has long been utilized by business and marketing experts, yielding astounding results. Now, it’s your turn to apply this principle to your guitar practice, maximizing your progress with minimal effort. Get ready to unlock your full potential with the 80/20 guitar […]
How I Cut My Guitar Teaching Time in Half, Doubled My Income, & Increased Student Engagement & You Can Too
“It’s okay to be scared. Being scared means you’re about to do something really, really brave!” Two-and-a-half years ago, I was teaching private lessons around the clock, spending all of my free time learning to play songs I didn’t enjoy and undercharging for my services. In short, I was miserable, and I desperately needed to change […]
Three Must Have Apps or Software for Guitar Teachers
It’s never been a better time to teach guitar. With a wide variety of apps and music software available today, guitar lessons can be more engaging than ever. Here are three apps and/or software I use for every private lesson and group class I teach. Anytune Slow-it-down, speed-it-up, loop it, and so much more! Anytune […]
Music Theory for Beginners: The Musical Alphabet
What is Music Theory? Music theory is the study of harmony, melody, and rhythm and how they interact with one another to make the music you love. A thorough understanding of music theory can help you write better riffs, improvise with greater confidence, and deepen your appreciation for the music you listen to every […]
