Instructor Spotlight: Ryan Wood
Instructor Spotlight is a monthly segment where we highlight a Taylor Robinson Music instructor and their work. This month, we sat down with Charlottesville drum teacher Ryan Wood. Quick Facts about Ryan: Hometown: Alexandria, VA Years playing drums: 17 Shows played: 400+ Current projects: Kendall Street Company, Post 65 Recording history: 3 albums and 1 EP with …
How to Add a “Certified Instructor” Badge to your Website
If you have your own website, show the world that you’re a certified Taylor Robinson Music Instructor with an HTML badge! This is a great way to attract more people to your profile and get more students. Here’s how to add a badge to your website: First, log in to your Instructor Dashboard. …
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Best Online Resources for Guitarists
The internet is full of guitar blogs, but it can be hard to sort the good ones from the bad. Some are obviously just trying to sell you stuff, others are way too technical, and some are too basic to be useful to anyone who isn’t a complete beginner. The best guitar blogs are well-rounded …
Infographic: Best Musical Instruments for Kids
How to Read Guitar Tabs and Chord Charts
How to Read Guitar Tabs If you’ve ever looked up how to play a certain song on the guitar, you probably found something called guitar tabs, also known as tablature, that looks like this:At first glance, it looks sort of like sheet music, but with numbers instead of notes. Tabs are specifically for string instruments, …
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The First 10 Things Every Guitar Student Should Learn
1. The Parts of the Instrument It’s challenging to give a student direction if they don’t know what you’re talking about when you use terms such as “bridge” or “pickup.” Make sure your student has the basic vocabulary and anatomy of the guitar mastered so you are able to communicate effectively. 2. How to Tune a Guitar …
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