EXE-02 Finger Spider

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About this lesson

This exercise is very similar to EXE-01 but more complex. So only give your student this exercise if they have mastered EXE-01. The exercise works at developing the same skills and will help your student:

  • Stretch their fingers out
  • Increase finger dexterity
  • Help the student move four fingers at once
This exercise is very much like a 'tongue-twister' for the fingers. It can take some time for your student to get the hang of it, but all effective exercises should be that way.
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EXE-01 Chord Flipping

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About this lesson

This exercise will help your student learn to change between chords faster with all fingers moving at once. Often when a beginner starts learning chords they will move one finger at a time. This exercise will correct that behavior as well as speed up the entire learning process. Another side benefit is that your student's fingers will stretch out which will make it easier for them to play wide chords. The included lesson instructions clearly explains how to use the exercise effectively.

This lesson will help your student:

  • Stetch their fingers out to help them play chords
  • Help them move all four fingers at once
  • Increase finger control on the fretboard
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TEC-04 Fingerpicking

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About this lesson

There are many different ways your student can learn fingerpicking. There are quite a few different versions of fingerpicking which can be taught to your student over time as it will give them flexibility in their playing. This lesson will focus on one single method to help your student understand the fundamentals and focus on the technique. The included lesson instructions will guide you through explaining the technique as well as explain how to effectively use the exercises.

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TEC-03 Vibrato

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About this lesson

Similar to bends, vibrato is a technique that many students struggle to understand. Your student will likely have trouble with the execution of the technique even if they understand what they are meant to do. This lesson will help you guide the student through the process with simple exercises. The included lesson instructions will help you explain the technique in the most effective manner possible.

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TEC-02 Bends

TEC-02 Bends

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Bends can be extremely difficult to teach. If your student doesn't understand the proper mechanics of the technique, they will develop bad habits and become frustrated. It is essential you take your time to ensure your student learns the correct posture and technique from the beginning. This lesson will help you achieve this and the included lesson instructions will guide you through the entire process.

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TEC-01 Palm Muting

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Palm muting is a technique that can be tricky to teach. If students aren't properly taught how the position of their hand impacts the sound of the strings, they will struggle with the technique. This lesson will clearly spell out for the student the basics of the technique and how to effectively use it. The included lesson instructions will assist you in explaining the important points the student must understand.

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TES-02 Weekly Timetable

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About this resource

This essential printout will help you keep your timetable organized. Being able to see at a glance your entire week's worth of lessons will avoid issues later on. If you receive a phone call from a prospective student, you will be able to quickly offer available times without the worry that the times may clash with other students. Keeping an organized timetable will help you be seen as a professional. It is recommended you print this timetable out and place it at the front of your teaching binder so you can quickly refer to it whenever you need to.

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TES-01 Student File

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This essential printout will help you keep information on all your students neatly organized. It can be hard to remember everything about your students when you have a few a day so having a clearly organised file for each student will keep you on track to run a professional tutoring service. Download the file and print out one for every student you have.

The best way to organize all the files is to have a binder where the files are organized by day. This way you can instantly open to the right student without any thought.

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RES-08 Blank 7 String Guitar TAB & Staff

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This resource is extremely flexible and can be used in many situations. So make sure if you have a student learning the 7 string, to print a few of these pages out to have handy during lessons.

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RES-06 Blank 7 String Chord Diagrams

RES-07 Blank 7 String Guitar TAB

RES-07 Blank 7 String Guitar TAB

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This resource will be essential if you ever find a student wanting to learn how to play a 7 string guitar. You can use this blank Guitar TAB sheet to help the student learn to re-arrange songs for 7 string, come up with exercises or help them learn scales across all 7 strings, or even use to come up with riffs and ideas.

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