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Teaching Guitar Curriculum, Materials, Instructional Disposition

Teaching Guitar Curriculum, Materials, Instructional Disposition. Presented by Dr. Matthew Nishimoto Teacher, Coronado High School Education Director, GFA. Curriculum. Handouts: Several curricula – basically same premise CCSD curriculum NAfME Best Practices

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Teaching Guitar Curriculum, Materials, Instructional Disposition

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  1. Teaching GuitarCurriculum, Materials, Instructional Disposition Presented by Dr. Matthew Nishimoto Teacher, Coronado High School Education Director, GFA

  2. Curriculum • Handouts: Several curricula – basically same premise • CCSD curriculum • NAfME Best Practices • GFA Mastery List of Skills • No one text covers every aspect of the guitar curriculum, you will need to combine, supplement, & create

  3. Method Series • Class Guitar Resources • Author: Nancy Lee Marsters • Publisher: Class Guitar Resources, www.classguitar.com • Method books, ensemble books, supplements, teacher guides/activity • Essential Elements for Guitar • Author: Will Schmid & Bob Morris • Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation • Details: Two Levels (Guitar Book 1 & 2) 95 pgs each • Jerry Snyder’s Guitar School • Author: Jerry Snyder • Publisher: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. • Details: Two Method Books, 96 pgs each (Level 1 & 2), Two Ensemble Books, Two Teacher’s Guides

  4. Mastering the Guitar • Author: William Bay & Mike Christiansen • Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. • Details: Class Method Short Term Course, Class Method Level 1 Beginning Elementary through 8th Grade, Class Method Level 2, Technique Studies, Teacher’s Supplement and Lesson Plans • Mel Bay Guitar Class Method /Method for Modern Guitar • Author: William Bay • Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc • *Austin Classical Guitar Society curriculum • guitarcurriculum.com • Yearly subscription • Royal Conservatory of Music: Bridges Series

  5. Resources / Individual Books • Sound Innovations for Elementary Class Guitar: An Innovative Method for Class Instruction • Author: Jason Yeary & Aaron Stang • The Hal Leonard Beginning Guitar Superbook • Author: Will Schmid • Beginning Guitar: A First-Level Look at the Guitar • Author: Matthew Nishimoto • Yearly license agreement

  6. What I have • A copy or two of every text • Library of solo classical guitar repertoire that is not public domain (make a resource document or website for students for public domain accessible music) • Leo Brouwer: Etude Simples 1-20 • Heitor Villa-Lobos: Collected Works • Roland Dyens: 20 Letters • Andrew York: $10 books on website • Build a library of ensemble music • Doberman-Yppan: productionsdoz.com • Arrange your own

  7. Teacher Disposition • You do not need to play the instrument to gain (and maintain!) student respect as a teacher. • What you do need: • Solid lesson structure that is consistent and procedural • Solid classroom management skills and pre-emptive actions • Procedure, procedure, procedure; a procedure to train procedures • Ability to run an effective rehearsal • Motivational skills • Blend of in/ex motivation • Praise (let’s talk about this)

  8. Recruiting for GFA’s STRINGEd Program • Volunteers to be the first cohort for GFA’s induction program. • Online, low-load support, training, and resources • You get a mentor

  9. If we have time…. Expert Blind Spot?

  10. Questions? • Matthew Nishimoto • nishimc@nv.ccsd.net • dr-nishimoto.com

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