Online Teaching Resources
Guitar New Mexico would like to help educators. We have put together a list of suggestions to assist with online learning. We hope you find them helpful. GNM realizes the list is not complete, so we encourage our colleagues to share suggestions with us. We would love to hear from you.
Zoom, improving audio quality
Improve audio quality when using Zoom. Video with easy instructions to get better sound quality with the app.
Sound Settings for musicians. Ideas for improving sound quality when using zoom. Similar to the above but provides additional suggestions.
Music Theory
ToneSavvy Music theory tool for educators. Includes components for setting up classroom assignments, guitar fretboard theory, rhythmic practice, and key signatures, etc.
Musictheory.net Theory lessons and exercises are provided for free online.
teoria: Music Theory Web Site dedicated to the study of music theory. Features articles, reference, interactive exercises,and tutorials. Free.
Sight Reading
Sight Reading Factory A sight reading tool. Generate sight reading examples instantly. Yearly subscription fee.
Music Practice tool
SmartMusic A tool that supports efficient student practice and progress. Music learning software for educators and students.
Recording Software
Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder. Free
Music Notation Software
MuseScore-Notation software. Free
Teaching Resources for Virtual Instruction
GuitarCurriculum.com A great resource for remote teaching including music, strategies, videos and more.
Virtual Learning Resources for Music Educators-Ideas from NAfME Members for Fellow Music Educators.
The Shed - Remote learning resources for guitar, music theory, jazz, technology, etc.
Youtube-a massive source for tutorials and performances.
Lessons, jam sessions, books, etc.
Maestro Match - Online lessons from world-class musicians, at a safe social distance.
Jam of the Week - Facebook community for improv and feedback from professionals
MusiciansWay-based on the book, ‘The Musicians’s Way’, a guide to practice, performance and wellness.
TeAch-nology.com-music lessons and exercises for students that are separated by age group.
Tonebase Guitar-courses and interviews with the leading minds of guitar
Flipgrid is a website that allows teachers to create "grids" to facilitate video discussions. Each grid is like a message board where teachers can pose questions, called "topics," and their students can post video responses that appear in a tiled grid display.
BandLab-The cloud platform where musicians and fans create music, collaborate and engage with each other across the globe
Guitar Curriculum
NAfME Council for Guitar Education-a guide for best practices for 1st through 4th year students.
The ELL Student in the Guitar Classroom- By Dr. Ricardo Paz and Eduardo Trujillo
NAFME Council for Guitar Education, Southwestern Division Representative: Gwen-Marie Lerch
Guitar Class in 50 States: Coda, NAfME guitar educators throughout the country share their teaching experiences
Guitar Music by Black Composers.com-a resource that features works for guitar written by Black identifying composers. The website includes a database and companion YouTube and Spotify playlists.
New Mexico Public Education Department- Reentry Guidance, June 20, 2020 PED guidelines recommendations for starting school in August, 2020
Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education-prepared by NFHS and Nafme, June 19, 2020
The document provides practical guidance for PreK-12 schools as administrators and music educators seek to provide meaningful music instruction for students of all ages and grade levels during the COVID19 pandemic.
Audacity for Audio Editing-Dr. Lynn McGrath Suggestions for projects using Audacity.
Layers: Cellular Motion Composition Project-Dr. Lynn McGrath
Going Virtual: Surprise, Your Music Lessons Are Now Online-Dr. Lynn McGrath
additional suggestions…
Virtual recitals
Actvities that do not require guitars
Videos on guitar basics, i.e., tuning, stringing, care, etc.
Weekly contests
Collaborate with directors
Original compositions,
Listening assignments
Recording students
Solo Guitar Music
Sunset Song by Lynn McGrath
Cloud Study by John Truitt
August Halo by Mickey Jones
Verdiales arr John Truitt gtr solo
Son Montuno 1 by Hector Garcia
La Amargura by John Truitt
Soleares Amor Callado traditional variations arr. by John Truitt
Guitar Ensemble Music
El Gancho by JohnTruitt score
El Gancho by John Truitt gtr trio parts 1 2 3
Llamada del Altiplano
Los Besugos by John Truitt
Guitar Practice and Teaching
Nail Care Presentation
Guitar Proficiency Rubric
Great Tone-Chapdelaine
Art’s Rehearsal tidbits
Classroom management tips for guitar class