1. Teaching Guitar Curriculum, 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 Essential Elements for Guitar
Author: Nancy Lee Marsters
Publisher: Class Guitar Resources,
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. Mel Bay Guitar Class Method /Method for Modern Guitar
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
dr-nishimoto.com