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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Homework for September 2-9
Hakim
It was nice meeting you today Hakim! Here is this week’s homework:
How long to practice: 15-30 min a day
What to practice: Left hand only, if you fell up to it try right hand
How to practice: Pay attention to repetitive bars, and get the correct counting
See you next week :)
Homework August 21
Hi Eva and Christian, it was lovely to meet you and work with you today! Here is your homework:
Eva
Sailing in the Sun
How long to practice- 10-15 min per day
What to practice- Slurred phrases and line 4
How to practice:
-Pay attention to notes that are connected by slurs and play them legato- meaning they are played straight through with no space between them
-Remember that line 4 is almost the same as line 2- except for the second bar.
How parents can support practice- Listen to her play and encourage her with positive feedback.
Great work :)
Christian
How Long Will I Love You
How long to practice: 10-15 min per day
What to practice- Opening chords of the song
How to practice:
-Start with just the right hand, and when that’s solid, add left hand.
-Repeat positions of fingers for the chord progressions until it becomes muscle memory.
-Count in your head while playing.
Great work :)
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.


