What’s in Your Lesson Bag?

As a teacher who travels to a store to teach lessons, I have learned how helpful it can be to consistently bring certain items to every lesson. Items may have changed, added or deleted - but they are always with me so that I have what may be needed on hand. This not only keeps me prepared, but is helpful for forgetful students who may not always bring what is needed.

I have a dedicated book bag filled with teaching materials which allows me to "grab and go". Here are some of the items you may wish to keep in your bag. Some items may seem basic, but how many times have you forgotten to bring something? Plus, it is great to have two of certain items – one for you and one for your student.

• Guitar Cable (2)

• Capo (2)

• Tuner

• Footstool

• Metronome

• Picks

• Strings

• Bluetooth Speaker

• iPod

• Adaptor cable for iPod to speaker/sound system

• Writing Utensils (pens, pencils, markers, high lighters)

• Paper (blank, tab, staff , chord graphs, handouts)

• Books (method, music, tab)

What’s in your lesson bag? Let know me know if there is anything I should include on my list.