Why teach guitar?
· It is an instrument that most kids are familiar with
· Chords are relatively easy
· Opens a wide range of learning opportunities
· Many outside resources
· Many kids may even have one accessible to them at home
· It is a fun instrument that kids will be excited about learning!
Where to start?
· The basics! How to hold it, string names, strumming etc.
· For real young students, modified chords are an option
· Easiest chords? C, G, em, D
o These four chords will play almost any pop tune a student wants to learn
o They are also relatively easy for a beginner
· Basic songs to start
o Songs that everyone probably knows
o Nursery rhymes
o Hymns
o Simple pop songs
Continued learning?
· Once a student knows the guitar basics, it is very easy to continue on their own
· More chords can be added to the original four- this will lead to more song options
· Different strumming patterns can also be added
· Students should be given many resources for continued learning including:
o Chord Charts
o Tab Websites
o Online Tutorials
· It is an instrument that most kids are familiar with
· Chords are relatively easy
· Opens a wide range of learning opportunities
· Many outside resources
· Many kids may even have one accessible to them at home
· It is a fun instrument that kids will be excited about learning!
Where to start?
· The basics! How to hold it, string names, strumming etc.
· For real young students, modified chords are an option
· Easiest chords? C, G, em, D
o These four chords will play almost any pop tune a student wants to learn
o They are also relatively easy for a beginner
· Basic songs to start
o Songs that everyone probably knows
o Nursery rhymes
o Hymns
o Simple pop songs
Continued learning?
· Once a student knows the guitar basics, it is very easy to continue on their own
· More chords can be added to the original four- this will lead to more song options
· Different strumming patterns can also be added
· Students should be given many resources for continued learning including:
o Chord Charts
o Tab Websites
o Online Tutorials