Beginner training plan
Your first lessonDuring the first lesson I would introduce the instrument and teach the studnet how to properly set up and care for it. Then I would teach how to play their first few chords and a song that utalized the new chords.
Lesson 2-3These lessons would build off the first by introducing new chords and learning a few more songs that utalize the new chords. I would also trickle in some tips about maintenance of the instrument (changing strings, tone knobs, strumming positions , etc.)
Lesson 4-10These lessons would further the knowledge built on the introductory courses by adding more song repertoire for the students. I would also start to introduce the idea of music theory and integrate that idea into learning new songs.
Lesson 11+This would be around when I would assess if the student would be still an beginner or if they are now an intermediate level student. I would do this by having them demonstrate 5 songs they have learned, along with some questions about the songs, and ask them how to properly maintenance their instrument.
Youth players
Working with kidsWorking with kids is from my experience not much different than working with adults. The few differences come with using less sophisticated language and having more patientence in expecting perfection from the student.
