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 Assignments for August 20th, 2025
Francisco
Here’s what we looked at this week:
Practice transitioning from the Bossa Nova groove to the jazz groove smoothly.
The jazz groove is #3 on this chart:
and if you want something fun to watch, here’s a crazy rendition of the same piece:
Assignments from June 19th
Hello Everyone!
Reminder: Next week is our last week of lessons before the summer semester! If you are interested in continuing lessons through the summer months and have not already registered, do so ASAP to secure a summer lesson slot!
Noreet:
Today we reviewed The Clock Strikes Thirteen! Noreet can start practice playing this song hands together. Pay close attention to the eighth note groups at the end of both phrases, specifically review the contour of the phrase (the direction the notes are going in, ascending or descending). Noreet should also follow the dynamic markings indicated in the song. Practice gradually getting louder and softer as indicated with the crescendo and diminuendo markings! We also sight-read The Elve’s Silver Hammer! Have Noreet review this song hands separate while also paying attention to any dynamic markings (forte, piano, crescendo etc.) or articulation markings (legato lines, staccato markings, accent marks) in the sheet music. We will try playing this hands together in class next week!
Eva:
Today we reviewed the first two phrases of Ferris Wheel! When practicing these phrases at home, encourage Eva to use both hands and all fingers to play the notes more smoothly. This will also help her read the notes as they ascend and descend both on the sheet music and in her hands! We also identified all the notes in the third phrase using the flashcards. Have Eva review these notes at home with the flashcards and encourage her to play them for you once this is finished. On a separate piece of paper Eva can also write out the notes in the third phrase if she would like. Use the flashcards to assist this process.
Thank you Everyone!
I’m looking forward to our last class of the spring season next week!
Happy Practicing!
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
