19. Teaching Kids the Guitar: Music For Kiddos Podcast

Did you know that guitar is the instrument that is most requested to learn by kids? It probably comes to no surprise to you if you are a music therapist or music educator who teaches adaptive music lessons. The guitar is versatile, fun, and kids cannot wait to play and accompany themselves signing their favorite songs, that is, if we are successful in teaching them how to play the guitar.   The problem is that there is no consistent, child-centered guitar method out there that helps kids go from 0 to playing the chords of their favorite songs in a fun, developmentally appropriate manner. Until now.   Stephanie Leavell interviews Jenna Hardy Pedersen, who is an experienced educator and guitar teacher on this episode to talk about some of her tips to successfully teach kids the guitar. They also talk about the newest professional development course and success-based guitar curriculum for kids called Guitar For Kids.   Subscribe to our Song-of-the-month newsletter here: www.musicforkiddos.com/newsletter   Learn more about Guitar For Kids here: www.musicforkiddos.com/guitar-for-kids    We have partnered with West Music. Check out their incredible instruments and their incredible offerings at WestMusic.com or you can place your order at their customer service hotline at (800) 397-9378. Use code KIDDOS24 for free shipping on orders over $59.95.   Let's stay connected! Music For Kiddos INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/music_for_kiddos Music For Kiddos FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/musicforkiddos Music For Kiddos WEBSITE: www.musicforkiddos.com   Thank you for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on the Music for Kiddos podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! Don’t forget to sign up for the Song-of-the-Month-Club to receive a free, high-quality original song every month, or hang out with us on Instagram to stay connected.