Guitar Method Options from Hal Leonard July 10, 2021 0 This month I am wrapping up the series of considerations for starting (or inheriting) a guitar class, with reviewing the...
To TAB or Not to TAB – That is the Question June 12, 2021 0 The last couple of articles I have discussed the things to consider when starting or inheriting a guitar class at...
Choosing a Focus in Guitar Class May 10, 2021 0 In SBO’s May issue, string educator Lesley Shultz has some great advice for new and experienced string teachers now faced...
Who Me? Teach Guitar? April 16, 2021 0 Orchestra and secondary general music teacher Lesley Schultz has everything you need to know about making this non-traditional stringed instrument...
Advanced Technique for Strings – Push Your Group to the Limits March 15, 2021 0 This month, Lesley Schultz focuses on a book for groups that play level 3.5 music or higher, Advanced Techniques for...
Essential Technique 2000 for Strings – Get Your Level 2 or 3 Group Shifting February 8, 2021 0 Essential Technique 2000 presents concepts in ways that are accessible to a wide variety of learners, featuring finger map patterns...
Grade 3 Ensemble Books that Can Take the ‘Meh’ Out of Your Group byMike Lawson September 19, 2022 0 I don’t know about you, but January seems extra “meh” this year. A good deal of music educator association groups...
Winter is Coming: Prepare Your Fleet! byMike Lawson December 3, 2020 0 If you are reading this in the Northern Hemisphere, then you know that aside from it being the most wonderful...
You Are Enough: Self-Care in this Stressful Time byMike Lawson October 28, 2020 0 The phrase has been overused recently, but we are in unprecedented times. I am taking a step back from the...
Sound Matters: Sound Equipment to Enhance Distance Learning in Orchestra byMike Lawson October 1, 2020 0 Music listening and playing is ultimately about sound. So why are you not using simple tools to enhance your teaching...
Organizing Your Instrument Fleet and Supplies for Student Success byMike Lawson September 2, 2020 0 Organizing your school instrument fleet can be a daunting task. Depending on the size of your district and program, you...
The Time for Chamber Music Is Now! byMike Lawson July 31, 2020 0 With COVID-19 throwing havoc into school schedules, even if we are back, we may not have orchestra class as we...