Finger Strength Exercises
Strumming with Em and C chords - Focus on timing. 14 minutes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCLp1g8KilAStrumming patterns with Em chord
Songs to teach
Stand By Me - Play along music and chords
Song writing seminar
Chord switching activities
What it does: Develops quick chord transitions and muscle memory.
How to do it:
How to do it:
- Set a timer for 1 minute.
- Have students switch back and forth between two chords (ex: G and C, or Em and D) as many times as they can.
- Count how many clean switches they make.
Mystery Melody
"Mystery Melody" - What it does: Develops ear training and note familiarity on the fretboard.
- Play a simple melody (like “Mary Had a Little Lamb” or “Twinkle Twinkle”) slowly.
Challenge students to figure it out by ear.
Start with one or two notes at a time if they’re new.