Teaching Guitar 1

 If you would like to make a living from teaching/tutoring guitar and music it is important to gain a good understanding of the best methods to teach or tutors others. Of course it is important to know how to play your instrument and have at least a basic understanding of music. If you cannot impart your knowledge and skills to others you can forget developing a business as your students just won't stay.

It is also important to give your student a plan. Have your student set goals.

 

Write yourself clear and concise outcomes so that you can pass these onto your student. In other words give them something to aim for.

Don't " wing it" Over the many years I have taught teachers and trainers, this was one of the biggest issues . Too many teachers and trainers don't plan and usually end up "winging it " through each lesson. This is not fair on your student.

Also, consider using checklists and assessment sheets. You don’t need to tell the student you are using these. I find using a consultative, encouraging non threatening environment is the best way to go.

David Barker www.guitartime.com.au

Teaching Guitar

Coaching and learning 2

Coaching is a vehicle on a platform for learning and involves a relatively persistent change in an individual's behaviour due to the experiences that you will hopefully be able to give them. Coaching on hands your students ability to learn and take responsibility for their actions.

This encouragement in learning will present both opportunities and challenges. Be careful not to create and encourage fear and anxiety about learning their new instrument. Coaching will promote learning in a way that can alleviate any potential barriers. Unlike traditional standard educational methods coaching is personalised and self-directed. This means that you need to be consultative in your approach with each student without over controlling.

Certainly there needs to be planning in what is to be learned in respect of content but remember each student is different on how they learn.

David Barker   www.guitartime.com.au