Music Generation Mayo in partnership with RIAM Teaching and Learning Network are delighted to offer a one -day workshop with Guitarist Redmond O'Toole on Wednesday April 19th in Castlebar, Co.Mayo.

This workshop, open to guitar tutors, enthusiasts and third level students, will outline the basic principles and techniques of Derek Gripper's Montessori Guitar method.

The method is a ground-breaking teaching approach that focuses on the fundamental elements of learning the guitar. Drawing on the philosophies of Maria Montessori, it uses tactile objects and visuals to teach beginners how to play the guitar. It simplifies tablature and chord windows and enables the student to experience the instrument through a progressive curve that develops creativity and confidence. It enables small group teaching and supports differing abilities within groups.

Redmond O'Toole has been using the method extensively through his educational work for Music Generation, RIAM and KWETB for the past 5 years and has taught hundreds of children the basics of guitar playing through this method. Students can then progress to any style of playing having mastered the basics and learned to read tablature, chord windows and mensural notation rhythm.

“What [Derek Gripper] is doing in his life with educational and other projects is inspiring, and to be honest, I think it is where the guitar should be going.” John Williams in Classical Guitar Magazine UK

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