Star of the Sea

"Seasons" for guitar, written for Michael Lorimer and commissioned by the Michigan Council for the Arts, is a pastoral piece, one of a long tradition of "Seasonal" works. It stars and ands, however, with winter, which is somewhat unusual, and the seasonalbreaks in the movements are not determined by the solstices - more by the moments one feels sure things are changing, have changed, and will change again. Here in Michigan, spring and summer flow together more than they do further East; late summer is almost another season from early summer; falls are hearty but crepuscular; winters are long.

Every kid wants to play guitar, and this innovative new instructional method lets them do just that! It's designed for use in the general music classroom, and is developmentally structured to get all beginning guitar students playing and singing from the very first lesson, no matter what their level of experience. Whether you have a small group or a classroom full of students, the Book/CD pak and the video will help you, the music teacher provide a quality musical experience, even if you are a beginner yourself! It's easy to use and before you know it, you'll be helping even young children to play well and build general music skills, one success at a time! For ages 5-10.

This world-famous method by Will Schmid is preferred by teachers because it makes them more effective while making their job easier. Students enjoy its easy-to-follow format that gives them a solid music education while letting them play songs right away. Book 1 provides beginning instruction including tuning, 1st position melody playing, C, G, G7, D7, and Em chords, rhythms through eighth notes, solos and ensembles and strumming. Features a chord chart, and traditional songs like: Amazing Grace • Greensleeves • and When the Saints Go Marching In.