When someone practices, and someone doesn't...

 This is a common refrain we hear from guitar teachers: “Some of my students practice, while others don’t.”

At Group Guitar, we’re not focused on only churning out mini-Mozarts or virtuosos. Our mission is much broader; to cultivate a deep love of music.

The challenge of practice is timeless and has faced musicians for generations. (And let’s be honest—this challenge can sometimes affect even the most dedicated teachers!)

In the past, kids weren’t bombarded by distractions like sports, television, Netflix or iPads. Today’s children navigate a landscape filled with competing interests.

So, how do we help them stay engaged and keep practicing between lessons?

And what happens if they don't? 

If a student misses a class or wants to put in some extra practice, they can easily access video demonstrations of the songs using our QR codes. But our program is built on a more fundamental principle.

The beauty of the Group Guitar Program lies in our syllabus, which is crafted to accommodate every student. We understand that not everyone will be as dedicated as the top player in the class, or have the capacity to progress or practice at the same rate, so we offer varied approaches to each song.

For those seeking a challenge, we provide opportunities to explore more complex parts. For those with less time, there are simpler arrangements available, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate meaningfully.

There’s a pathway for those who practice regularly and progress quickly;

• they’ll start tackling the more complex versions of the songs as soon as they’re ready and
• They may only do a book or two as a given level, before moving up to the next level

What about the student who’s “too busy” to practice? Of course, we want to encourage them to practice and progress faster, but if they can’t/don’t/won’t, what happens then? In our program, they can progress at the rate that suits them, by;

• Sticking with the simplest versions of the songs for as long as they need
• Potentially doing ALL the workbooks at any given level, which provides them with plenty of time to master those skills.

Compare this to the private lesson alternative where the teacher must hear the same songs, week after week, without much progress at all, and without the positive peer pressure to practice!

So is it ok for students to attend lessons without practicing? Our preference is for student to practice, but if they don’t, we’ve got you! We’re completely set up so that they can still make progress at their own pace, and still enjoy making music with others.

Only a fraction of musicians will become “professionals,” and even fewer achieve superstardom. But there are so many other benefits to body and soul for learning music, especially in an ensemble setting. The joy of being part of a community can sustain a lifelong passion for music. This is the quality we aim to foster, especially in young children—to INSPIRE.

That’s the WHY. The HOW is outlined in our easy-to-follow teaching system. You can sign up for a free trial below...