# Teacher's Lounge **URL:** https://forum.troygrady.com/c/teachers-lounge/13.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.troygrady.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.troygrady.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Copying Written Tablature to Soundslice Concept for your own use of course](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/copying-written-tablature-to-soundslice-concept-for-your-own-use-of-course/70842)
**Author:** [@bradejensen](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/bradejensen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/copying-written-tablature-to-soundslice-concept-for-your-own-use-of-course/70842 "2023-10-15T23:27:41Z")
This was a concept I have been kind of trying to think if there might be some benefit to it. So it goes as follows, Take your tablature book, and basically just copy it rote measure by measure into soundslice (transcri… --- ## [Interesting take on learning songs by ear, fast method by Felipe Coelho](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/interesting-take-on-learning-songs-by-ear-fast-method-by-felipe-coelho/70559)
**Author:** [@bradejensen](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/bradejensen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/interesting-take-on-learning-songs-by-ear-fast-method-by-felipe-coelho/70559 "2023-10-06T15:57:50Z")
Found this video a few weeks ago, and it is a pretty decent method on approaching learning something quickly by using your ears. --- ## [Scale Diagram .pdf Files for Teachers and Students](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/scale-diagram-pdf-files-for-teachers-and-students/67463)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/scale-diagram-pdf-files-for-teachers-and-students/67463 "2023-07-13T16:44:58Z")
Hi Everybody, Some time ago, I made some scale shape diagrams (in LaTeX using TikZ). I thought they might be helpful for teachers and students here, so I’ve decided to share them. 2 Note Per String Pentatonic Shapes p… --- ## [Any CTC teachers for live in person (NY) or zoom lessons?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/any-ctc-teachers-for-live-in-person-ny-or-zoom-lessons/53346)
**Author:** [@jay2377](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/jay2377)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/any-ctc-teachers-for-live-in-person-ny-or-zoom-lessons/53346 "2023-07-11T21:17:15Z")
Are there any teachers who are proficient in all things ‘Cracking the Code’ that are available for lessons, preferably in person in the NYC area (though I’d be open to online lessons if no one is available around here). … --- ## [Right hand technique for a new player](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/right-hand-technique-for-a-new-player/65149)
**Author:** [@Ruefus](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Ruefus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/right-hand-technique-for-a-new-player/65149 "2023-05-09T17:06:23Z")
I’m looking for insights into teaching a new player about right-hand technique. He’s 12 and has an electric guitar that’s properly set up. He’s to the point with his left hand to where his right is beginning to be the b… --- ## [Are there other scale shapes?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/are-there-other-scale-shapes/62394)
**Author:** [@357mag](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/357mag)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2023, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/are-there-other-scale-shapes/62394 "2023-02-03T23:43:47Z")
I’ve been working a long time on the widely used 3-note-per-string scale shapes. I’m trying to improve my picking speed so when I play say a two-octave scale it sounds nice and clean and has some nice speed to it. But I… --- ## [Becoming a teacher](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/becoming-a-teacher/61853)
**Author:** [@Ruefus](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Ruefus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2023, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/becoming-a-teacher/61853 "2023-01-29T01:59:14Z")
I’ve played for quite a long time, but I’ve never taught anyone how to play. I’ve thought about it off and on for a long time, but never felt a real desire. That’s been changing over the last couple of years or so. Just… --- ## [This is why i dont like to buy tablature books anymore because its so hard to trust we are getting quality material](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/this-is-why-i-dont-like-to-buy-tablature-books-anymore-because-its-so-hard-to-trust-we-are-getting-quality-material/60318)
**Author:** [@bradejensen](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/bradejensen)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/this-is-why-i-dont-like-to-buy-tablature-books-anymore-because-its-so-hard-to-trust-we-are-getting-quality-material/60318 "2022-11-25T17:17:44Z")
this is one measure out of a book i bought. the player in question i will leave anonymous there is no explanation as to how it is suppose to be picked or fingered, or at least how he plays it. so before i forget to… --- ## [Cool unexpected magnet use](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/cool-unexpected-magnet-use/60962)
**Author:** [@JakeEstner](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/JakeEstner)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2022, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/cool-unexpected-magnet-use/60962 "2022-12-16T01:57:06Z")
I teach a lot of zoom lessons, and have been finding the “magnet cam” really useful mid-lesson for a variety of things, even though I’ve only had it a few days. The new Mac OS automatically connects the iPhone as an opt… --- ## [Gypsy Jazz Rest Stroke Technique Brazilian Choro Desvairada](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/gypsy-jazz-rest-stroke-technique-brazilian-choro-desvairada/59902)
**Author:** [@bradejensen](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/bradejensen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/gypsy-jazz-rest-stroke-technique-brazilian-choro-desvairada/59902 "2022-11-03T19:37:46Z")
Section A is finished, but I still need to add pick strokes and fingerings on the remaining B and C sections. So hang tight it will get done tomorrow. Doubt anyone cares! :smiley: I was inspired by Cesario Filho to rew… --- ## [Book/resources recommendations - musical learning, performance, practice](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/book-resources-recommendations-musical-learning-performance-practice/525)
**Author:** [@Mmason](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Mmason)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/book-resources-recommendations-musical-learning-performance-practice/525 "2022-10-31T20:50:11Z")
I was thinking about the somewhat more “theoretical” interviews such as Given, Winner, Kageyama etc. Both Winner’s book and Given’s are now on my to-read list and I’ve been checking out Kageyama’s website. I find them al… --- ## [Looking for teacher, preferably in person in Boston area](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/looking-for-teacher-preferably-in-person-in-boston-area/59532)
**Author:** [@ItsGiusto](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/ItsGiusto)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/looking-for-teacher-preferably-in-person-in-boston-area/59532 "2022-10-29T16:56:31Z")
Hey, I could really use some lessons. While I have made some progress over the years by examining my playing and trying some CTC methods, my playing is still far slower, far choppier, far less smooth, and far less musica… --- ## [Serious Shawn Lane Lesson in music](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/serious-shawn-lane-lesson-in-music/53013)
**Author:** [@WhammyStarScream](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/WhammyStarScream)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/serious-shawn-lane-lesson-in-music/53013 "2022-03-24T07:58:59Z")
I came across this on youtube and feel this is one of my main issues with communicating with an instrument. I’m always trying to use my logic and force control over what I’m doing. But When learning how to talk I wasn’t … --- ## ["TOM GUITAR!" - Taking on my first guitar student](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/tom-guitar-taking-on-my-first-guitar-student/50948)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Gilroy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Tom_Gilroy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 4:03pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/tom-guitar-taking-on-my-first-guitar-student/50948 "2021-12-07T16:03:55Z")
Hello Everybody, As I mentioned in my other thread today, I’ve been reflecting on my relationship with the guitar recently, and I’ve been feeling some dissatisfaction in that relationship. However, I mentioned that some… --- ## [Books with practice methods?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/books-with-practice-methods/50569)
**Author:** [@Kalahmeet](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Kalahmeet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/books-with-practice-methods/50569 "2021-11-23T01:28:24Z")
Hey, I found these two sites in the forum, the former one being created by a forum member: https://practicing-guitar.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ http://www.pianofundamentals.com/book/en/1.I.1 I play guitar for a while … --- ## [Any teachers in here?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/any-teachers-in-here/48914)
**Author:** [@Jburd77](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Jburd77)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/any-teachers-in-here/48914 "2021-09-24T19:00:07Z")
Been teaching for about 15 or more years now. I consider myself a pretty good teacher. I’ve had some students for over 8 years. I have a few questions/general bits of discussion on how you guys approach your lessons. Fi… --- ## [Small site with practice techniques](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/small-site-with-practice-techniques/44203)
**Author:** [@jzohrab](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/jzohrab)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/small-site-with-practice-techniques/44203 "2021-05-24T02:46:48Z")
Hi all, (I posted a v. similar message to Reddit :slight\_smile: ) I’ve launched a small site of guitar practice techniques at Practicing Guitar — Practicing Guitar documentation that may make your practicing more effec… --- ## [Alternate solos for beginner and intermedia](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/alternate-solos-for-beginner-and-intermedia/44099)
**Author:** [@Spooky\_tom](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Spooky_tom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/alternate-solos-for-beginner-and-intermedia/44099 "2021-05-13T13:54:31Z")
Looking for some soloes with some easy and intermedia alternate picking for my students. What song/solos do you with your students? --- ## [Lessons by Peter C](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-by-peter-c/42510)
**Author:** [@Peter\_C](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Peter_C)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2021, 3:54am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/lessons-by-peter-c/42510 "2021-04-24T03:54:46Z")
Hi all, As a way to give back to the community, I’d love to return the favor and offer forum members one-to-one skype lessons at a very fair rate. I can teach you: EJ style economy pentatonics/patterns/variations/run… --- ## [Your practice schedule for acquiring new motor skills](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/your-practice-schedule-for-acquiring-new-motor-skills/42527)
**Author:** [@jzohrab](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/jzohrab)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/your-practice-schedule-for-acquiring-new-motor-skills/42527 "2021-04-10T17:52:40Z")
Hi there, I thought it would be interesting and useful to know about some people’s practice habits when trying to acquire new motor skills. For example, I’m working on a couple of speed things: picking fast sextuplets a… --- ## [Calling All Teachers!](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/calling-all-teachers/378)
**Author:** [@Troy](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Troy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/calling-all-teachers/378 "2021-04-09T10:41:46Z")
We’re incredibly appreciative that so many teachers watch our stuff and find innovative ways of making use of this information in their lessons. Learning what works and doesn’t work for players in the real world, and de… --- ## [I have my practice schedule nailed down, but I don't know what to practice!](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/i-have-my-practice-schedule-nailed-down-but-i-dont-know-what-to-practice/41179)
**Author:** [@Roboplata](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Roboplata)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2021, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/i-have-my-practice-schedule-nailed-down-but-i-dont-know-what-to-practice/41179 "2021-03-10T14:58:54Z")
I figured it may be worthwhile to ask this here. Although I’m not a teacher, it felt like the correct place to present my structured practice routine for feedback. The only question I have is whether or not to sub-divide… --- ## [Mental grasp of scales?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/mental-grasp-of-scales/41065)
**Author:** [@WhammyStarScream](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/WhammyStarScream)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/mental-grasp-of-scales/41065 "2021-03-08T18:08:35Z")
I’m wondering how other people perceive scales in their mind? As in, when you listen to a melody, whats going on in your mind? Thoughts/feelings etc How do you personally work out the melody? --- ## [Keeping the wrist healthy](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/keeping-the-wrist-healthy/40107)
**Author:** [@Yaakov](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Yaakov)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/keeping-the-wrist-healthy/40107 "2021-02-21T19:51:28Z")
I’m bummed out for my teenage son. He took up guitar a little while back and was making nice progress - until the wrist of his fretting hand started to hurt. I’ve been on YT, but somehow no one’s really nailing the issu… --- ## [Is this why the metronome is not my friend?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/is-this-why-the-metronome-is-not-my-friend/38626)
**Author:** [@Yaakov](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Yaakov)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2021, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/is-this-why-the-metronome-is-not-my-friend/38626 "2021-01-23T01:00:37Z")
I feel like in all the years, I’ve made so VERY little progress using a metronome… I questioned my own normalcy. ‘This is what everyone does - why doesn’t it work for me?!’ Now I think that maybe I finally figured out w… --- ## [Songs with easy beginner sweep picking](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/songs-with-easy-beginner-sweep-picking/37551)
**Author:** [@Spooky\_tom](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Spooky_tom)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/songs-with-easy-beginner-sweep-picking/37551 "2020-12-17T18:43:04Z")
I got a couple of students that wants to get into sweep picking but I struggle finding songs with easy examples. Of course there is the yngwie, jason Becker, Jeff Loomis etc but that stuff is way to hard. Any good sugges… --- ## [Methods of practice](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/methods-of-practice/37371)
**Author:** [@Yaakov](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Yaakov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/methods-of-practice/37371 "2020-12-10T17:05:28Z")
As I posted elsewhere, more and more I’m trying to distinguish between methods that are good for something just-out-of-reach (e.g. dotted rhythms, imo) as opposed to those (like maybe chaining) that are meant for steeper… --- ## [New lesson idea](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/new-lesson-idea/36372)
**Author:** [@Hadalpelagiclife](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Hadalpelagiclife)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/new-lesson-idea/36372 "2020-11-16T19:39:19Z")
In my own practice, when i practice scales, arpeggios and sequences i use alternate picking, economy and swybrid. I feel that trying stuff out in different ways is very beneficial, especially for improvisation. My plan … --- ## [Quantity or Quality?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/quantity-or-quality/33901)
**Author:** [@Rivethead](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Rivethead)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/quantity-or-quality/33901 "2020-09-10T15:45:22Z")
In general, is it better to work on one song until you can play it perfectly OR is it better to work on several songs and get them to 80% perfect? My brother says I spend too much time trying to learn and play one song … --- ## [How much technique?](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/how-much-technique/33114)
**Author:** [@Yaakov](https://forum.troygrady.com/u/Yaakov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.troygrady.com/t/how-much-technique/33114 "2020-08-11T16:50:19Z")
Especially those of you who teach and/or gig… Thinking back to your first few years on guitar, how much of your time would you say you spent on “technique” (as opposed to noodling, learning songs, playing songs and so on… [Previous page](https://forum.troygrady.com/c/teachers-lounge/13.md) [Next page](https://forum.troygrady.com/c/teachers-lounge/13.md?page=2)