M.Mus (U of T)
B.Mus (Oberlin)
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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Aurora’s Homework – June 17th, 2023
Isla
Recommended minutes to practice: 15 mins + a day
What to practice: “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” placement
How to practice it most effectively: As you practice the song, explore where you place the higher notes of the song. In class, we explored placement in different spots on our faces and in front of. Keep exploring this and let me know next week what you discover.
Naiara
Recommended minutes to practice: 10 minutes a day
What to practice: “Caro mio Ben” in C major and “I Feel Pretty”
How to practice it most effectively: For the Italian, it’s best to start with the jaw exercises we learned today to aid you in releasing tension there. Once you feel freer, remember to round your vowels and let your jaw drop. For “I Feel Pretty”, please listen to the song a whole bunch and explore your breathing like we discussed.
Aurora’s Homework – June 15th, 2023
Naira
Recommended minutes to practice: At least ten minutes a day, if not more.
What to practice: Practice your Italian for “Caro mio ben” and become more comfortable with the song. Learn “I Feel Pretty”
How to practice it most effectively: For “Caro mio ben”, practice by listening to the phonetic track linked here and singing along with the piano track linked here. For “I Feel Pretty”, listen to others sing the song, like this or this, and sing along.
Emmanuel
Recommended minutes to practice: 15 minutes + a day
What to practice: “Seasons of Love” focusing on breath, vowel shape and annunciation.
How to practice it most effectively: When you’re singing, pay attention to your breath – incorporate our breath exercise on your back into your warm ups. Remember – the faster the sing, the more we need to annunciation. And keep those vowels round. In short – no e’s and r’s, yes t’s and d’s.
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.


