Guitarist Gergely Szabo has an Advanced Diploma in Music Performance from Cambrian College where he majored in the classical guitar. Over his time there, he completed 2 years of comprehensive pedagogy courses. He also gained well grounded vocal skills, as well as basic knowledge on the piano. Outside of classical music, he exhibits a repertoire of skills and knowledge in playing the genres of rock, blues, and heavy metal music. He has experience in teaching the guitar and the ukulele to a range of people aged 6 to 54.
Gergely’s teaching methods include both the use of books and digital methods. The three main books he uses to teach guitar are as follows: “Guitar Method Book 1 by Will Schmid and Greg Koch,” “Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests RCM Level 1,” and “Classical Guitar Repertoire and Etudes RCM Level 1.” For teaching ukulele, he uses the book “Ukulele Songs for 1, 2, or 3 players by Elizabeth Ragsdale.” Aside from these, he frequently uses the Muse Score application as a play-along practicing tool.
Gergely’s passion for music and his dedication to growing the love of music in others are the biggest reasons why he teaches guitar and ukulele. His approach to teaching involves learning through play. The material he covers with his students is always delivered in a way that is highly interactive. Most of the assigned exercises he gives involve the elements of play that students can enjoy both in class and as homework.
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Saturday, April 6th
Jack
Listening and identifying fruits from the fruit salad game
Playing along with My Back Pages
–Trying to play different fruits in time with the song
–Stringing together different fruit salads
Nova
Warmups (1min each) **keep thumbs on sticks–no boxing mitts
–8 on a hand
–Singles; doubles; paradiddles
–Roll exercise (apple-apple-watermelon-watermelon)
*Alfred Solo #2
–First four lines**
Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams: Lose Yourself to Dance
**Building solos using Fruit Salad game overtop of steady bass drum
Koel
Warmups (1min each):
–Triplet Exercise 120bpm
–Sixteenth-note Exercise 100bpm–Great job with wrist control!
Syncopation Book: Lesson 4
–Ex. 12-15**
–Number 11 with accents on 2 and 4 = the Swing Shuffle
Lenny Kravitz
–Great work. This week we’re just polishing it off! Think of some new songs you might like to learn and we’ll pick one next time
Josh
Warm-ups
–8 on a hand
–Singles, Doubles
–Single, Double, and Triple Paradiddles ***
Say It Ain’t So
–Add in the chorus beat (bass-bass Crash!)**
Alfred Lesson 6: exercises 1-6**
–Make sure to use alternating sticking (L-R-L-R…)
–Ask Mom or Dad for help to make sure you’re counting these correctly
Jared
Padwork (1min/ea)
–Triplet ex. (Goal Tempo=130)
–Sixteenth-Note Exercise (goal tempo = 100)
–Flam Taps: try “breaking down” this rudiment (slow–>max speed–>slow)
–Singles, Doubles, Paradiddles – goal tempo: 130bpm
Give It Away by Red Hod Chili Peppers
–Up to the end of page 2**
–Print and work on exercises 1-6 on this worksheet** (RR. 14-15)
–Bookmark this link for future use
Robbie
Warmups (30sec/ea):
–8 on a hand exercise
–Single Stroke Roll (L-R-L-R….) playing smooth, even, controlled strokes
–Double Stroke Roll (L-L-R-R…)
–Paradiddles (L-R-L-L R-L-R-R…)
AC/DC: Back in Black
–All the way to the end!! **
How music might reduce stress and tension in teenagers?
Teenagers today face a myriad (countless) of stressors that can take a toll on their mental and emotional well-being. Academic pressures, social challenges, the constant influx of information through digital devices, and other facts can contribute to heightened stress and tension in adolescents.
In this blog post, you will explore how music, specifically through music lessons, can be a powerful tool to alleviate stress and tension in teenagers. If you are interested in music lessons for teenagers and its benefits, you are on the right track!
The Power of Music
Music can uplift teenager’s mood. Picture from Pinterest.
Music is a universal language that transcends cultures, undeniably, music has a profound impact on human emotions.
Its therapeutic qualities have been recognized for centuries. In recent years, scientific studies have provided evidence of the positive effects of music on mental health.
- Emotional regulation: whether listening to or creating music, teenagers can effectively process and regulate their emotions. Music serves as a constructive outlet for self-expression, empowering them to channel their feelings in a positive, and healthy manner.
- Stress reduction: engaging with music has been proven to lower the production of stress hormones, such as cortisol. This reduction promotes a profound sense of relaxation and tranquility, offering teenagers a reprieve from the pressures they encounter in their daily lives.
- Mood enhancement: explore the uplifting impact of specific music genres and rhythms on a teenager’s mood. Therefore music acts as a powerful escape, providing a refreshing break from the challenges they face, contributing to improved emotional well-being.
- Boost focus and concentration: encourage teens to learn a musical instrument for enhanced focus and concentration. The skills acquired in music practice can extend beyond the notes, and positively influencing other aspects of adolescents lives, including academic pursuits.
Incorporating music lessons into a teenager’s routine can be a valuable tool for fostering emotional resilience, and overall well-being.
Music Lessons and its benefits
Here’s how our music lessons can be particularly beneficial for you in reducing stress and tension:
Music has positive effects on mental health. Olivia’s Rodrigo picture, from Pinterest.
- Structured learning: music lessons provide teenagers with a structured environment that encourages discipline and time management. Skills that can help them manage stress more effectively.
- A sense of achievement: learning to play an instrument or mastering a piece of music provides a sense of accomplishment that can boost teenagers self-esteem. This reduce feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt.
- Social connection: group lessons and ensemble activities at ABC Academy of Music allow teenagers to connect with peers who share their interests, fostering a sense of belonging and reducing social isolation.
- Mindfulness and relaxation: playing music requires focus and mindfulness, which can help teenagers unwind and clear their minds after a stressful day.
- Self-expression: music is a powerful form of self-expression. Through their music lessons, teenagers can express their emotions and thoughts, helping them process and cope with stressors in their lives.
- Soothing and creative outlet: in a world where teenagers are constantly bombarded with stressors.
Music lessons not only teach musical skills but also provide invaluable tools for reducing stress and tension. Learn more at ABC Academy of Music https://www.music-lessons.ca/ (piano lessons, guitar lessons, drums lessons, violin lessons, and other musical instruments).
By harnessing the power of music, teenagers can find respite from their daily challenges and cultivate a lifelong passion that promotes mental and emotional well-being.
PS – Did you find this interesting?
Check out our post: “ Music and its influence in health and well being ”
*Link in progress*
Additional Reading for Your Interest:
Influence of music on the hearing and mental health of adolescents and countermeasures
Preferred Books for Gergely’s Students
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Hal Leonard Guitar Method
The second edition of this world-famous method by Will Schmid and Greg Koch is preferred by teachers because it makes them more effective while making their job easier. Students enjoy its easy-to-follow format that gives them a solid music education while letting them play songs right away. Book 1 provides beginning instruction including tuning, 1st position melody playing, C, G, G7, D7, and Em chords, rhythms through eighth notes, solos and ensembles and strumming.
Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests
