Guitarists in the Classroom-Episode 9-Mr. Jayson Martinez with Jon Sayles

Guitarists in the Classroom is a series of interviews with outstanding guitar teachers who teach guitar in secondary schools (middle school and/or high school) as a class. This series is sponsored by BillSwick.com, Guitarintheclassroom.com and Guitar Teachers Newsletter and hosted by Jon Sayles.

This week's leader in guitar education is Mr. Jayson Martinez, who is the first guitar major to graduate from the Arts High School in Newark, NJ. Today, he is the Director of Guitar Studies at the same school. In addition, Mr. Martinez is the Chair for the Guitar Division of the New Jersey Music Education Association and is the Eastern Division Representative for the Council of Guitar Education for the National Association for Music Educators. In addition, he is the founder and conductor of the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra.

#042: How to Create Guitar Orchestra and Large Ensembles for Your Students with Jayson Martinez

Our guest today, Jayson Martínez is recognized as the first guitar major in the history of the prestigious Arts High School in Newark, NJ. Hear about his journey from being a guitar student to now owning a music school while running a guitar orchestra. He shared some insights into the world of classical guitar and how to get started as a guitarist. He also shared some tips on developing self-esteem and confidence through music that will help you foster your students’ love of playing the guitar. If you are looking to create an environment where your students can be successful and enjoy the learning process, then this podcast is for you.