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5 year olds vs 9 year olds – the differences in guitar teaching strategies.

Bryce Leader

Nov 28, 2020
8 min

5 year olds vs 9 year olds – the differences in guitar teaching strategies.

Lesson Content and strategies designed for five year old children can have a huge impact on their learning.

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Chords for the Young Beginner - Resources for Guitar Teachers

Bryce Leader

Nov 12, 2020
1 min

Chords for the Young Beginner - Resources for Guitar Teachers

It can be difficult to come up with new ideas and different methods to teach young children how to play the guitar. The young beginner g...

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The Suzuki Method for Guitar; the benefits, shortcomings and how they might be overcome

Bryce Leader

Nov 4, 2020
4 min

The Suzuki Method for Guitar; the benefits, shortcomings and how they might be overcome

The Suzuki method guitar books are made from a series of brilliantly graded and sequential pieces, each building on the last. Once the st...

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Lennie and Ginger Mick; The Australian Story Inspiring Guitar Students to Reach Their Goals

Bryce Leader

Oct 27, 2020
4 min

Lennie and Ginger Mick; The Australian Story Inspiring Guitar Students to Reach Their Goals

Learning guitar is a common pursuit and is a goal of many children. Most parents want the best for their children and having heard about ...

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Bryce Leader

Oct 14, 2020
3 min

Is Music a Language?

Music evokes memories and emotions and can soothe the savage beast. The signs and symbols that written music use are universally understo...

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The End of Year Concert – Celebration or Chaos?

Bryce Leader

Sep 22, 2020
3 min

The End of Year Concert – Celebration or Chaos?

Our students have been working hard all year, so we are putting on a concert to showcase their abilities. There are always mixed feelings...

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If children are better visual learners, then why the importance of learning to read music?

Bryce Leader

Sep 15, 2020
3 min

If children are better visual learners, then why the importance of learning to read music?

Reading music is difficult. Reading music requires analysis, thought and concentration. Playing a piece of music requires children to pro...

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Are You An Ordinary Or Extraordinary Guitar Teacher? 10 Tips For Keeping Young Students Engaged

Bryce Leader

Sep 1, 2020
5 min

Are You An Ordinary Or Extraordinary Guitar Teacher? 10 Tips For Keeping Young Students Engaged

10 tips for keeping young students engaged.

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