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by Michael Gumley

In today’s episode, our guest Michael Haworth of BiteSize Guitar joins us as we delve into his incredible journey from guitarist to teacher, spanning over two decades of professional experience. Discover how his teaching approach has evolved over the years, from humble beginnings to becoming an experienced educator. Gain valuable insights from Michael as he ... #051: BiteSize Guitar Teaching with Michael Haworth

by Michael Gumley

Welcome to the 50th episode special of our podcast, where we’re celebrating with a collection of the best guitar teaching tips submitted by guitar teachers from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned guitar teacher or just starting out, these tips will provide you with practical advice to enhance your teaching skills and make a ... #50: Unlocking the Best Guitar Teaching Tips – The 50th Episode Special

by Michael Gumley

In a world where it's easy to find guitar repertoire (of all qualities!) online, guitar teachers need to have fantastic resources to hand. These books come highly recommended.

by Michael Gumley

Even as teachers, we're still learning. From discovering new teaching methods, ways of practicing, or business skills, reading books can help you improve as a guitar teacher and a business owner.

by Michael Gumley

Are you thinking about teaching group guitar lessons in your studio but not sure how to get started? These six tips are sure to help you out!

by Michael Gumley

Teaching group guitar lessons can be a challenging but incredible rewarding experience. Read our essential tips to help you not make the mistakes we made!

Plans & Pricing

by Michael Gumley

Our guest today, Jayson Martínez is recognized as the first guitar major in the history of the prestigious Arts High School in Newark, NJ. Hear about his journey from being a guitar student to now owning a music school while running a guitar orchestra. He shared some insights into the world of classical guitar and ... #042: How to Create Guitar Orchestra and Large Ensembles for Your Students with Jayson Martinez

by Michael Gumley

The best stories we’ve heard come from people who have found something they are passionate about and then really took the time to grow it. Jamie Anderson, singer-songwriter turned guitar teacher, did just that. With her experience in playing guitar and touring for over 30 years, she found a way to turn her passion into ... #040: Growing My Guitar Teaching YouTube Channel from Zero to One Million Views with Jamie Anderson

by Michael Gumley

In today’s episode, we’re having a chat with Sam Reti, Founder and CEO of Muzie.Live, about the the benefits of a hybrid teaching model for music teachers in a post pandemic landscape. Muzie.Live is an all in one virtual music studio for online and hybrid music education, providing the highest quality music education tools when ... #038: Exploring the Benefits of a Hybrid Teaching Model for Music Teachers in a Post-Pandemic World with Sam Reti

by Michael Gumley

In this episode, we chat with Jamie Slutzky about how to expand your guitar teaching business online. Jamie has built an incredibly successful online business and hosts the Expand Online Podcast. In this episode, she shares her guiding principles for helping other music teachers pursue an online teaching business and gives specific examples of what ... #034: How to Expand Your Guitar Teaching Business Online in 2023 with Jamie Slutzky

by Michael Gumley

The process of learning guitar chords for beginners can be tricky. They’re so eager to play their first song but learning the necessary chords can be a stumbling block. We’re here to help you: If you’d like more tips and resources to help you run a fulfilling and stress-free studio, join TopMusicGuitar today. Table Of ... Guitar Chords for Beginners

by Michael Gumley

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dave Donoghue as he shares about his background and his journey as a guitar teacher. Dave tells us some lessons he has learned along the way about how to create engaging, fun and effective guitar learning experiences for kids. We learn how to approach teaching kids and how ... #027: How to Create Engaging Guitar Learning Experiences for Kids with Dave Donoghue