Suzuki Guitar Kids play Hava Nagila

This is the Suzuki Book 2/Book 3 ensemble group class from the Sean Behrens Guitar Studio in Austin, TX. This excerpt is from our Fall studio recital performed on December 9th, 2008 at the First Unitarian Church in Austin. The children range in age from 8 yrs old to 14 yrs old. they learned this piece which I arranged for 4 guitars in 2 weeks and just barely got it before the recital. They were very motivated by it. This is my first attempt at video editing so excuse some of mis-alignment. I recorded a separate audio track along side the video for better sound quality.

The Behrens Guitar Studio is located in Austin, TX and is founded and directed by Sean Behrens. For more information, go to www.behrensguitarstudio.com.

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[mcafeeda]

Amazing job-Nice work Sean. I'm a semi-pro classical guitarist of 25+ years and I have an 8 year old daughter that I've been teaching who is very motivated, but the repetoire in the books out there are so dry and unmotivating. Do you have a transcription of this or other pieces you have arranged for group ensembles or solo guitar at the Book2/3 level?

[srbguitarstudio]

At the current time I am working on several such arrangements that I intend to compile into a book with a CD that I will make for sale to teachers when I get it done. Right now my arrangements are in the development and testing stage.

[hankman3]

I love runescape music!!!!!! And wats with that kid with the beard in the middle!?!

[srbguitarstudio]

The bearded guy is me, their teacher. Typically in a student recital, I will accompany the kids from the side of the stage, however, since this is an ensemble and I was playing mainly to give them some bass boost, I figured it was better for sound and looks if I sat within them.

[leather629]

Sean, I have to ask, do you follow the traditional Suzuki method of learning by ear first, then teach reading? I learned to play violin 30 years ago using the Suzuki method, and am about to take beginner lessons for guitar. I am debating on whether to use the Suzuki method or to take traditional beginner lessons. Any suggestions??? I really would like to be able to read music so I can learn more songs quickly.

[maicey48]

thumbs up if u hate long comments

[Aar0nPunx]

sick!!!! and the teacher. sick beard!! how long did it take to grow

[afuen400]

do they really have to sit like tht??

[TheRussianCommando]

No joke, this is amazing.

[FalconJamie]

Coool!!

[HoustonGuitarGal]

Nice work Sean. Makin' guitar lessons FUN!!