Guitar Teacher

Bryce Leader

Nov 28, 20208 min read

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.

Bryce Leader

Nov 12, 20201 min read

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...

Bryce Leader

Nov 4, 20203 min read

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...

Bryce Leader

Oct 28, 20204 min read

Inspiring Guitar Students to Reach Their Goals. How a nine year old boy overcame adversity for his.

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...

Bryce Leader

Oct 14, 20203 min read

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...

Bryce Leader

Sep 23, 20203 min read

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...

Bryce Leader

Sep 16, 20203 min read

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...

Bryce Leader

Sep 2, 20205 min read

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

10 tips for keeping young students engaged.