Using RiffWorks in Guitar Lesson Programs

[michelle]

We've heard that guitar teachers are using RiffWorks in their guitar lesson programs.

If you teach guitar, please let us know how you use RiffWorks in your program by emailing marketing at sonomawireworks.com or posting in this forum thread.

Bill Coulten wrote a column in the newsletter and we've posted it in the guide:

http://www.sonomawireworks.com/guide/index.php/Guitar_Teachers_Using_RiffWorks

[pbbobkanobi]

I remember Bill bringing this up a while back (long time ago) and I was intrigued with the idea. Bill...I still need those lessons......I would love to see how RW is used for music lessons.

[michelle]

Timothy Bagley, another guitar teacher, uses RiffWorks for his lessons also. he says:

"Basically, I use RiffWorks as a phrasing and practice tool by creating a simple drum loop and the creating a relevant riff or chord progression that my students can then take home with them to practice modes, shapes, and phrases over the given structure."

"The first time I did this, my students returned the next week and were floored by how much easier this makes practicing. I remember how dull and lifeless scales and modes were when I was starting out (with no multi-tracking available, mind you LOL). RiffWorks allows me to create a great foundation that my students can use to actually "hear" the context to which the exercises are used. RiffWorks actually inspires my students to practice more."

Thanks for the tip, Tim!