Jerry Snyder's Guitar School, Teacher's Guide Book 2: Guitar Book & CD

This Teacher's Guide transforms guitar instruction from isolated lessons into coherent classroom practice. The dual-section approach (chords first or note reading first) means you can genuinely meet students where they are, and the reproducible worksheets eliminate the grind of creating supplementary materials. A guide built by someone who has actually organized guitar programs across multiple schools understands what teachers actually need.

Organized and practical. The Teacher's Guide gives you a roadmap without dictating every detail, letting you make real decisions about pacing and emphasis while knowing the underlying method is proven. The dual-path structure mirrors how guitarists actually learn: some gravitate toward chords and songs immediately, others need the scaffolding of note reading first.

Guitar teachers building full-year curricula for classroom settings, whether teaching beginners in middle school, high school groups, or adult education programs. This guide suits both teachers new to guitar instruction and experienced educators seeking a structured, flexible framework that aligns with National Standards.

• Use the included CD to establish consistent tempo and feel when introducing new chord progressions; playing alongside the recording helps students lock into rhythmic accuracy without relying solely on counting.
• Refer to the background material and teaching tips sections when planning weekly lessons; they clarify not just what to teach but the pedagogical reasoning behind the sequence.
• Assign reproducible worksheets strategically between chord and reading sections to reinforce interval recognition and fretboard geography without consuming class time for handouts.
• When introducing graded ensemble pieces from the companion book, start with the duets to establish confidence before moving to trio and quartet textures.

Use this as your core curriculum guide for a semester or year-long guitar elective, rotating between chord and reading sections based on where your students show readiness and interest. The ensemble pieces work well as cappstone projects once students gain confidence, and the worksheets integrate into weekly assignments or assessment cycles without duplicating textbook content.

• Chord-based accompaniment and strumming patterns
• Music reading on the treble clef and guitar tab
• Fretboard navigation and hand position
• Ensemble playing and part independence
• Rhythmic reading and interpretation across multiple meters