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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We’re apprenticing new teachers
Hello Everybody!
We hope you are having a great start to the fall with the Fiddle collection, including our beautiful new books, and, for some of you, enjoying the new con Español bilingual music and translation.
This update is to let you know that we are currently apprenticing two new teachers – Naoko Tsujita and Rob Kirsch-Spring – both of whom completed Music Together teacher training this June. We are super excited to welcome them to Music Together classes, and both are also part of our regular music lesson teaching team.
What will they do?
The apprentice process is 10 weeks. Each week they teach an additional song on the plan, eventually teaching the full class. In weeks 5 and 10 classes will be video-recorded for peer review, and in week 8 they will teach without their supervisor.
Each week we work with them on their increasing load and help them grow the confidence to grow their confidence.
If you have feedback during their apprenticeship process, please call us in the office, we value and appreciate any feedback you have, at any time.
If you think they are doing a good job, we also encourage you to let them know. Hearing from you will give them a big boost!
Then what?
After they have completed their 10 weeks of Mixed Age classes, they will likely go on to apprentice for Rhythm Kids, the Music Together program that immediately follows after Mixed Age classes, when your child turns 4.
They may also take over one of your classes as we move to increase the load for all of our teachers.
See you soon!
Barnaby.
Recommended Reading for Parents
Hello Everybody!
We hope your summer is off to a great start, and want to give you some interesting, and compelling reading to about an increasingly important issue as it relates to adult behaviours with Screen Time.
There is just concern for how much time children are spending glued to screens, but we are not nearly aware enough of or concerned enough about the effect adults’ screen time has on their children’s development.
We encourage you to read the linked article entitled The Dangers of Distracted Parenting. Hopefully this stimulates some thought on the matter, and maybe a little discussion at home about how our adult behaviours may be detracting from our kids’ best possible experience within their families. Enjoy!
Summer & Fall Spots Still Available
There are still some spots remaining, for Summer and Fall.
Remember, summer is more flexible, and you can do 1 week up to all 9 weeks. Call us now, and we’ll get you set up with the most comfortable time and schedule for you. 416-651-7529
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
