Resources...not included

With the variety of instruments and styles of music I teach I have a list of books and materials I require students to have while attending lessons  All of the resources listed below are general suggestions.  I will accommodate students based on their skill level.  Please check with me before purchasing any books or additional materials.  All materials are available at Martha's Music:

General:
- A sharpened pencil or two.
- A binder or duotang to hold practice materials such as hand-outs and printed sheet music.
- A notebook to keep track of information covered in lessons, and for me as a reminder of student progress.

Guitar:
- A guitar - of course.  I have amps so no need to bring your own (for electric guitars).
- Picks.
- Hal Leonard Guitar Series (www.amazon.ca/Hal-Leonard-Guitar-Method-Book/dp/079351245X)
- Other suggested materials based on progression.

Bass (electric):
- A bass guitar.  I have amps.
- Hal Leonard Bass Series (www.amazon.ca/Hal-Leonard-Bass-Method-Book/dp/0793563763)
- Other suggested materials based on progression. 

Drums/Drumset:
- Drumsticks.  Recommended 5B for new drummers.
- For younger drummers Hal Leonard Drums for Kids (https://www.halleonard.com/product/113420/hal-leonard-drums-for-kids?subsiteid=2)
- For mature/adult beginners Hal Leonard Drums 1 (https://www.halleonard.com/product/209864/hal-leonard-drumset-method-book-1?subsiteid=2)
- Stick Control:  For the Snare Drummer by George Lawrence Stone (www.amazon.ca/Stick-Control-Drummer-George-Lawrence/dp/B000O81RLE)
- Progressive Steps to Syncopation for the Modern Drummer by Ted Reed (www.amazon.ca/Progressive-Steps-Syncopation-Modern-Drummer/dp/0882847953)
- Studio Funk Drumming by Roy Burns and Joey Farris (www.amazon.ca/Studio-Funk-Drumming-Professional-Workbook/dp/0769235123)
- Ultimate Realistic Rock by Carmine Appice (​www.amazon.ca/Ultimate-Realistic-Rock-Book-CDs/dp/0897244869)
-Other suggested materials based on progress and drumming preferences.
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