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Teaching Guitar Workshops

Revolution in Music Education

The Teaching Guitar Workshops were started by members of GAMANAMM and NAfME in 1995. The objective: help school music educators start or enhance classroom guitar programs and deliver more music-making opportunities to children.

30 Years of Workshops

Between 1995 and today over 4,000 school music teachers across the United States and Can ada have enjoyed TGW. GAMA’s studies suggest that over 2 million students have learned guitar in schools because of the TGW.

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Transforming Classrooms,
One Teacher at a Time.

The program succeeded because it created value for everyone involved.

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Our Teachers Benefit

Teachers benefit from TGW by gaining the skills and confidence to start guitar programs that attract new students, fill their schedules, and meet the rising demand for music education. Guitar is affordable to introduce and maintain, and many educators report greater job security after adding it to their curriculum.

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Our Kids Grow

Classroom guitar programs attract kids who were not previously involved in school music. Guitar programs have also helped “at-risk” kids get more involved in school and improve their performance.

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The Industry Thrives

 

More classroom guitar programs mean more sales. Kids and schools need guitars, books, and all sorts of accessories. Visit our members page to find out who supports the Teaching Guitar Workshops. If you would like to become a sponsor of the Teaching Guitar Workshops, contact us here.

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What's Our Impact?

 

Take a quick look at how far TGW has reached—and how many classrooms we’ve helped transform. Our Impact Report highlights the teachers we’ve trained, the students we’ve reached, and the difference this community continues to make in music education.

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