Who we are

Our school philosophy

GA methodology

Overview of company mission, values, and teaching philosophy

Introduction to the teaching platform, tools, and resources

Code of conduct and professional expectations

Importance of personalized teaching and student engagement

Our Teacher Seminars/Meeting Events

Making Lessons Memorable – Nobody remembers average – So our goal is to create a memorable performance experience for both the student and the audience.

Punctuality – Ending classes on time – Everyone is looking at their iPhones

Note Counting/Subdivision – How we count notes – To keep our school teachings concise

Scaffolding Lesson Plans

Planning Your 1st Lesson – What to expect

Planning your lessons

Setting measurable goals for students’ development

Conducting regular evaluations of students’ skills and progress

Providing constructive feedback and celebrating milestones

Creating personalized improvement plans for students

Identifying and addressing student frustrations or challenges

Techniques for overcoming performance plateaus

Managing difficult behaviours during lessons

Strategies for re-engaging disengaged students

Promoting your teaching profile to attract new students

Creating loyalty by building strong relationships with students and parents

Encouraging word-of-mouth referrals

Techniques for retaining students over the long term

Staying updated with industry trends and teaching techniques

Participating in workshops, seminars, or masterclasses

Encouraging collaboration and knowledge-sharing among instructors

Educating students on proper posture and ergonomics to prevent injuries

Techniques for reducing performance anxiety and stress

Encouraging healthy practice habits for longevity in playing

Managing your own work-life balance as an instructor

Establishing rapport with students of all ages and backgrounds

Using positive reinforcement to motivate and inspire students

Building trust with students and parents to foster long-term relationships

Clear articulation of concepts and instructions during lessons

Active listening techniques to understand student needs and concerns

Using body language and facial expressions to convey encouragement

Explaining lesson plans, goals, and progress reports effectively

Handling difficult conversations with diplomacy and empathy

Setting clear expectations for parental involvement and support

Encouraging students to ask questions and share feedback

Simplifying complex concepts for beginner students

Using storytelling or analogies to make lessons more relatable

Writing clear, professional messages for emails or texts

Managing communication through scheduling systems or platforms

Setting boundaries for communication outside lesson times

Delivering constructive criticism in a motivating way

Highlighting progress and celebrating achievements

Balancing corrective feedback with positive reinforcement

Developing professional bios, resumes, and profiles

Creating video demos and sample lessons for students

Sharing student success stories and testimonials

GA events – what is expected – Our process

How to ensure a student is ready to perform

Our goals and expectations for student performances.

GA events – Solo, duet with teacher, performing with a backup band….Or have your students perform 2 songs, 1 song as a solo or with a band and the other as a “group” with your guitar group or vocal group, so you can have multiple students working on the same song), This could also work for piano drums…etc. This would be great for Christmas and or for other events ending with a bunch of students on stage performing the same song.

On-the-job training and teaching observations

Sight reading sessions – Live In-person

Student Assessments – Where we make sure the student knows and understands specific concepts.

Time Management for Music Teachers: Organizing schedules to avoid burnout.Time Management for Music Teachers: Organizing schedules to avoid burnout.

Setting and Communicating Policies: Building a professional and smooth operation.

Client Retention Strategies: How to keep students engaged long-term

Accepting our invite

Viewing your Zoom meetings – Links

Musicians Sound On/Off – How to set up – Desktop

How to download and log into the app

Musicians set up on the app

How to let students into the meeting from the waiting area

How to put students back into the waiting area after class

Theory: Names of notes, how to read and count notes

How to teach students how to read and count notes

Teaching program for someone who has never taught before – Drip-fed course with quizzes

Teacher program for some that has taught, meant for new ideas/direction/tips/advice/guest speakers and presenters

Following the drum program outline from our website

Correcting hand, arm and wrist movement when it the student changes it during class

1, 2, ready, go!

How to count notes, and note names – What GA’s philosophy is.

How to teach the buzz roll, single stroke, double, single paradiddle….all rudiments

Crash on beat 1, making sure we go to the snare drum next for beat 2, (and NOT adding in another bass drum). The bass and crash, is beat 1.

Fulcrum Point – Thumb and middle finder, gently pushing the stick with your thumb into your index finger, (some kids may not know that the first finger is called the index finger).

Method books we use

Notation – Use of notes and tabs

Why students study at GA – To learn how to read notes

Tips for young guitarists