The Catoctin School of Music

A debated topic amongst guitar students and teachers is the use of tablature. Modern guitar tablature (tab) is a system of lines...

One of my favorite teaching techniques is letting my students teach me. This allows students to verbalize what they’ve learned.

Recital season is looming on the horizon, and it’s time to make song selections! In the name of fairness, I make a point to give students...

During the great March on Washington in 1963, as marchers for civil rights linked their arms and joined their voices together in song,...

It’s That Time of Year! December is in full swing and we’re getting ready for family celebrations. It’s easy to get lost in all the...

An important part of learning an instrument and performing is bowing properly. Often overlooked, taking a bow properly puts the finishing...

My favorite egg shaker cracked recently, boo! Instead of hopping on Amazon or running to a local music store, I thought it might be fun...

0ver the course of my playing and teaching career I’ve developed a couple rules. These rules are simple, but effective for the students...