The guitar is different from other string instruments because it has frets (the little lines) along the neck, helping to guide finger placement. Acoustic guitars have hollow bodies, so the sound can vibrate within. Electric guitars have solid bodies, and the soft sound made by the instrument is made louder through the use of an amplifier.

Classical guitars have nylon strings, and there are half size and three-quarter size guitars for younger/smaller players.

Acoustic guitars have steel strings, making a brighter, louder sound than classical guitars.

Bass guitars usually only have 4 strings, and their sound is very low.

Teaching staff:

  • Mark Corkery

    YRC studios, Young. Maimuru Public School, Monteagle Public School, Murringo Public School, Wombat Public School, Wombat Public School, Young Public School, Young North Public School. ‍ ‍

    Mark Corkery is a guitarist and songwriter who has been playing and writing music in many solo and ensemble contexts for over 30 years. Mark began teaching with YRC in 2009, and has since been involved in the musical journey of upwards of 500 individual students as well as over a thousand students in classroom programs and ensembles. 

    Mark’s teaching approach has three primary focuses; enjoyment, flexibility, and community.

    Fostering an enjoyment of music in the early years of a child’s educational journey is crucial to a lifelong passion for music making, and so Mark’s approach seeks to provide an accessible and flexible program tailored to each individual student. 

    Mark also believes that enjoyment comes from owning your craft, and having autonomy in your own musical journey. With many years experience as a musician and tutor, he is able to guide each student within an adaptable framework that allows for the student’s own input whilst also facilitating steady progress towards the student’s chosen goals.

    And finally Mark believes in the power of music to provide a sense of belonging and community, and that this can be found in playing as part of an ensemble. Mark works with many school and Con ensembles including rock bands, marimba ensembles, drumming ensembles, ukulele orchestras, concert bands and stage bands. This provides plenty of opportunities for students to take part in an ensemble that suits them, and with this comes the many benefits of playing music alongside other learning musicians.

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  • Kate Harpley

    YRC studios, Temora

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