Concepts

TTRR - Theory, techniques, repertoire, review.

Plan for the year

How often? What is realistic in terms of lessons and practice?

Tools and Accessories

Nail Clipper, tuning fork (440A), cloth, string winder, spare strings, strap, picks, fast fret,metronome, pliers.

Tuning up

Standard tuning E A D G B E. Getting a feel of the nature of the instrument. Acoustics, harmonics.

Notebook

File or notebook for exercises, songs, notes, etc. Keep it all in one place.

First chords

Em and G (e minor and g major).

Playing position

Sitting comfortably or standing.

Teaching method

The "unorthodox" nature of my method. Understanding the two-way nature of the teacher-pupil relationship.

Trial and error method.

Need to know basis.

Follow lines of enquiry and questions that arise.

Resources

Books, tapes, CD's, internet.