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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May 31th
Gerardo:
Willow Tree: Focus on the B section of the piece. Practice first with separate hands, and then put them together slowly. Go line by line, and be particularly careful with the accidentals in the piece (sharps, flats, natural).
Play the A section slowly, and try to pick up a faster tempo gradually.
Eliam:
Piano Adventures p. 54 “Elephant Ride”. Make sure to keep your hands on the keyboard at all times, and to start with your right thumb in C. Play slowly, but don’t stop between the first and the second lines.
Caedan:
Piano Adventures p. 32 “Flute of the Andes”. Read complete for the next class. The last two notes are played one octave higher (8va sign). The piece is also played with the pedal.
Practice the Zelda song, including the parts with both hands. Go slowly first, but make sure the rhythms are on the spot. Try to figure out what’s next.
Zoe:
Etude: Practice the etude with a metronome, and make sure every single note is falling with the beat, not before or after. If it is not working, go slower. Practice it with the long-short-short rhythm as well, and make sure you are passing from one hand to another smoothly.
Polonaise in G minor: Practice at the tempo indicated in class, not faster. Make sure you are following the fingerings, especially the ones indicated. For the second to last bar, try to lift your wrist a little when playing the eight notes.
Saturday, May 27th
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
