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Guitar Department
   

Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. What are the fees associated with the guitar program?

A. The Magnet fee is $75.

Q. What does the class fee cover?

A. The fee is for the classroom guitar, a take-home guitar (if necessary), a guitar binder, guitar picks, guitar t-shirt and insurance and maintenance for the instrument. It also covers the cost of class supplies.

Q.  What are the top three classroom rules?

A 1.   Be on time

    2.  Have your folder with all of the music assignments
    3.  No talking or playing guitars while I am giving instruction

Q. Do you give homework assignments?

A. Yes, each student is required to practice the current lesson or song for 15-20 minutes each day (Including weekends).

Q. How do you test your students?

A. Students are asked to play the assigned music, either in a small group or individually. They are graded on their ability to play the assignments or song using correct rhythm, fingering and technique.


Important Info:

**** Students must practice at home in order to keep up with classwork. Students have a tendency to “play around” with the guitar and not practice. Students should practice WHAT THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO PRACTICE at home for at least 5 minutes a day. (15 minutes for intermediate and advanced)

*** Students must keep a folder (black 1” binder) for guitar music. This folder must be in class with them on guitar class days. The folder must then go home in order to practice what was taught. Points will be deducted from their grades for not having a folder in class. Grade sheets will also be kept in the folders with their current 9 weeks test scores. EVERYBODY must have a folder with EVERYTHING in it EVERYDAY.

*** Please be aware that if your child does not attend a concert or other required event and prior arrangements have not been made with the teacher, the entire group may suffer. Consequently, a portion of your child’s grade is based on concert attendance and behavior. In general only illness of the student or death in the immediate family of the student will be considered as grounds for missing a performance. A STUDENT MAY RECEIVE A FAILING GRADE FOR NOT SHOWING UP FOR A PERFORMANCE.

Johnston Middle School 713-726-3616 (main number)
713-726-3666 (orchestra, next door to guitar)
rguinea@houstonisd.org (e-mail)


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