Orchestra 101 Podcast Linda Ramirez

Many Orchestra teachers throughout the country are now teaching additional classes such as guitar and piano. This creates a challenge when you don't play guitar. Where do I start? What kind of guitar should I buy?  What does a beginning guitar class look like? What kind of curriculum should I use? Join me in this journey as I will be teaching guitar for this upcoming school year.
My guest is Arturo Gomez, guitar instructor at Socorro High School in El Paso, TX. In this 3-episode series, we will be talking about the guitar fundamentals we as teachers need to know, class equipment, class curriculum, solo vs. ensemble playing, performance opportunities and so much more. 
Mr. Arturo Gomez has been teaching multi-level guitar classes at the high school level since 2009. His students have consistently received Superior ratings at various UIL Music Festivals both at the local and state level. 
- Hal Leonard Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, Volume 1
- Hal Leonard Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, Volume 2
- Pumping Nylon - Complete: The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook, Book & Online Video/Audio (Pumping Nylon Series)
- A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar: Book 1 by Charles Duncan
- www.guitarcurriculum.com
- Teaching Beginning Guitar Class: A Practical Guide by Bill Swick
- Folding Guitar Foot Rest
- Classical Guitar Padded Support 
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Many Orchestra teachers throughout the country are now teaching additional classes such as guitar and piano. This creates a challenge when you don't play guitar. Where do I start? What kind of guitar should I buy?  What does a beginning guitar class look like? What kind of curriculum should I use? Join me in this journey as I will be teaching guitar for this upcoming school year.
My guest is Arturo Gomez, guitar instructor at Socorro High School in El Paso, TX. In this 3-episode series, we will be talking about the guitar fundamentals we as teachers need to know, class equipment, class curriculum, solo vs. ensemble playing, performance opportunities and so much more. 
Mr. Arturo Gomez has been teaching multi-level guitar classes at the high school level since 2009. His students have consistently received Superior ratings at various UIL Music Festivals both at the local and state level. 
- Hal Leonard Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, Volume 1
- Hal Leonard Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, Volume 2
- Pumping Nylon - Complete: The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook, Book & Online Video/Audio (Pumping Nylon Series)
- A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar: Book 1 by Charles Duncan
- www.guitarcurriculum.com
- Teaching Beginning Guitar Class: A Practical Guide by Bill Swick
- Folding Guitar Foot Rest
- Classical Guitar Padded Support 
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

Many Orchestra teachers throughout the country are now teaching additional classes such as guitar and piano. This creates a challenge when you don't play guitar. Where do I start? What kind of guitar should I buy?  What does a beginning guitar class look like? What kind of curriculum should I use? Join me in this journey as I will be teaching guitar for this upcoming school year.
My guest is Arturo Gomez, guitar instructor at Socorro High School in El Paso, TX. In this 3-episode series, we will be talking about the guitar fundamentals we as teachers need to know, class equipment, class curriculum, solo vs. ensemble playing, performance opportunities and so much more. 
Mr. Arturo Gomez has been teaching multi-level guitar classes at the high school level since 2009. His students have consistently received Superior ratings at various UIL Music Festivals both at the local and state level. 
- Hal Leonard Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, Volume 1
- Hal Leonard Christopher Parkening Guitar Method, Volume 2
- Pumping Nylon - Complete: The Classical Guitarist's Technique Handbook, Book & Online Video/Audio (Pumping Nylon Series)
- A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar: Book 1 by Charles Duncan
- www.guitarcurriculum.com
- Teaching Beginning Guitar Class: A Practical Guide by Bill Swick
- Folding Guitar Foot Rest
- Classical Guitar Padded Support 
 
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful time for teachers. But if we can prepare for the next school year by being proactive.
In this third and last episode, our guest, Mary Escarciga, provides us with some more tips on how we can achieve that starting in May. This episode will cover how to get your student instruments ready so you can start the year performing on day one.

Mary Escarciga is an Orchestra Director with over 18 years of experience both in the middle and high school orchestra setting. She has mentored new teachers in her district since 2007. She has coordinated multiple Orchestra events in her district of Ysleta. She is currently a middle school Orchestra director in the Ysleta Independent School District. Feel free to contact Mrs. Escarciga at mescarciga@yisd.net

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful time for teachers. But if we can prepare for the next school year by being proactive in May, we can make it a little less stressful.
In this second episode, our guest, Mary Escarciga, provides us with some more tips on how we can achieve that starting in May. This episode will cover how to get your student music binders ready so you can start the year performing on day one.

Mary Escarciga is an Orchestra Director with over 18 years of experience both in the middle and high school orchestra setting. She has mentored new teachers in her district since 2007. She has coordinated multiple Orchestra events in her district of Ysleta. She is currently a middle school Orchestra director in the Ysleta Independent School District. Feel free to contact Mrs. Escarciga at mescarciga@yisd.net

SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.

The beginning of the school year can be a very stressful time for teachers. But if we can prepare for the next school year by being proactive in May, we can make it a little less stressful.
In this episode our guest, Mary Escarciga, provides us with some tips on how we can achieve that starting in May. This episode will cover how to incorporate students into this process, checking in your school inventory and supplies, resources you can plan ahead of time, instrumental repair and so many other tips. 
Mary Escarciga is an Orchestra Director with over 18 years of experience both in the middle and high school orchestra setting. She has mentored new teachers in her district since 2007. She has coordinated multiple Orchestra events in her district of Ysleta. She is currently a middle school Orchestra director in the Ysleta Independent School District. Feel free to contact Mrs. Escarciga at mescarciga@yisd.net
 
SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to do that today. This will ensure you get notified of future episodes. I would also be very grateful if you left this podcast a review. Those reviews will help other Orchestra teachers find this podcast. Thank you.