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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Director’s Note: Important Chris Update
Hello Drumming and Percussion Families!
I am writing with a bittersweet bit of news, namely that Chris has proposed to his girlfriend and moving to England to be with her. This is great news, of course, as Chris is a great person in addition to being a great teacher.
Chris will most likely be gone after March. We have been working on some replacements, one for Saturday and one for Tuesday, and we will update you on them as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to call me directly in the office, or text the office number. Chris, I am sure, will also be happy to tell you about the new adventure he is beginning.
-Barnaby
[IMPORTANT] Schedule for March 8-16th
Hello Everybody!
We are thankfully able to count the days to Spring! Yay!
As you know many schools are going to be on March Break next week, so we want to confirm what this looks like for our programs.
If you have any questions, please do call or text the office at 416-651-7529.
LESSONS
There are lessons on March 8th. There are no lessons between March 9th through the 16th.
MUSIC TOGETHER
Regular classes continue to their regular end dates:
- Wednesdays end on March 12th
- Fridays end on March 14th
- Saturdays end on March 15th.
MAKE-UP CLASSES
Not all locations have make-up classes. Here are the ones that do and their dates:
- North Bramalea on March 22nd and 29th at your regular class times.
Thank you and happy spring!
-Barnaby & Team.
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.


