musical education program for children between the ages of 5 and 12. It was developed by Kevin Taylor of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. The Childbloom Guitar Method is the largest program of its kind in the United States. Polly has received numerous teaching commendations for her work with Childbloom, including the coveted "Master Teacher Award", which has only been granted to one other person in the nation.


Many of Polly's students have gone on to professional careers in music, and The First National Childbloom

Guitar Program Scholarship was awarded to one of her students, Sarah Vining. Sarah began lessons with Polly just before beginning Kindergarten and is now attending Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, where she is majoring in music/elementary education. In addition to the "Dollars for Scholars" Childbloom scholarship she received, she is also enjoying a TSU scholarship. As with many of Polly's students, Sarah earned outstanding scores at UIL solo & ensemble guitar competitions throughout her high school career.

 Here are some things that parents have to say about Polly's teaching:

"Our instructor is highly talented! We’re pleased to have such a high caliber teacher." Carol Pitchford

"Our son has advanced so much since starting in the Childbloom program. His interest in music is so strong now, he wants to major in music education when he goes to college. We credit this Childbloom program and especially Polly Maynard for this interest. He is content at home because he spends leisure time playing guitar. This is the best investment we could have made for him." Saralyn Fennell

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