Teaching guitar in the elementary classroom
Saturday, January 24, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Description
Riverside Guitar School owner Dean Wiers-Windemuller will share about how he incorporates 3-string guitars in the elementary classroom. You will walk away with practical suggestions for introducing your elementary students to the fun world of the guitar. Topics to be covered include repertoire, pedagogy and lesson planning.
Speakers
Dean Wiers-Windemuller
Learning Objective 1
The learner will play ostinatos and one-finger chords on a Loog (3-string) guitar.
Learning Objective 2
The learner will experience examples of classroom activities involving the guitar.
Learning Objective 3
The learner will view examples of lesson plans that incorporate facets of Music Learning Theory alongside guitar performance activities.
Session Level
Elementary