Although steel-stringed acoustic guitars are now used all over the world, the person who is thought to have created the first of these guitars was a German immigrant to the United States named Christian Frederick Martin (1796-1867). Guitars at the time used so-called catgut strings created from the intestines of sheep. Martin, however, decided to create a guitar that used steel strings so that banjo players playing the then-popular style of country music could switch over and play without any discomfort. He is said to have created a brand new type of guitar by cleverly designing the inner structure to withstand the tension of the steel strings.
As parents and educators we try to give our children every opportunity to live a happy and successful life. One of the best ways is to introduce them to the gift of music, and not only are guitar lessons an ideal way to do that, they also provide many benefits.
Learning the guitar will help your child develop their concentration skills, due to having to focus on a specific task over extended periods of time. Developing concentration like this will also help them when they need to focus their attention in other educational subjects.
Practicing guitar has been shown to improve hand-eye coordination. Children develop important motor skills, similar to when they take part in certain sports activities. It’s just that the risk of injury is less when playing guitar!
Music therapy is increasingly being used to complement more traditional forms of healing and medicine. Researchers acknowledge that certain types of music can have a calming effect, and aid relaxation by lowering heart rates. Played well, the sound of a guitar (especially one with nylon strings) can be exceptionally soothing.
To learn any musical instrument, children must develop patience and perseverance. This helps them in later life when they come to tackle other situations and challenges.
By providing them with the opportunity to learn guitar, together with the encouragement of a good teacher and also you showing plenty of support, you can help your child develop a sense of pride as well as increasing their confidence. It’s widely believed that children who practice creativity and self-expression that goes with playing guitar often become better communicators and happier individuals.
VIVO’s guitar lessons covers musical styles including rock, jazz, classical, blues folk/Americana, flamenco, and Bluegrass. We have successfully taught students ranging from beginners to professionals. Students will learn essential guitar techniques, including:
Our guitar teachers teach a variety of styles from classical to folk. They are happy to help you to become the guitarist/ukulele player you want to be! Students will learn the fundamentals of sight reading, technique and theory. Their favourite songs will also be incorporated into the lessons.
Our guitar teachers are friendly and encouraging and enjoy sharing their love of guitar with you! Our guitar/ukulele teachers understand that every student is an individual, with personal musical needs and goals. We make it a priority to tailor how we teach and what we teach to your individual needs.
The rhythm of learning never stops.