Category Lessons

Duet Play-Along: Ode to Joy from Volume 1 Method

Ode to Joy Play-Along Duet Video with first left hand notes for beginner guitar from my Free Classical Guitar Method Volume 1. Ode to Joy by Beethoven is the theme from his 9th Symphony. This one uses new left hand notes…

Duet Play-Along: A Fairy Tale from Volume 1 Method

A Fairy Tale Duet Play Along, with first left hand notes for beginner guitar from my Free Classical Guitar Method Volume 1. This one uses only open strings and a third string A for the student and is the 2nd duet…

Duet Play-Along: Nocturne from Volume 1 Method

Nocturne, First Duet for Beginner Guitar from my Free Classical Guitar Method Volume 1. This one uses only open strings for the student and is the first duet in the book for absolute beginners. I’ll play the duet and then…

Sor Study Op.35, No.1 for Guitar

Lesson: Andante Op.35, No.1 by Sor

This is a lesson from my eBook: Easy Classical Guitar Pieces- Volume One – 15 Easy Songs Ranging from Renaissance to Romantic. PDF Download with Notation & Notation + TAB Edition, Fingering, Online Video Lessons for Each Piece. Approximate Grade Level: Post-Method Book…

Villanos by Murcia - Sheet Music and Tab

Villanos by Santiago de Murcia (Lesson, PDF)

Villanos by Santiago de Murcia (1682-1739)– Originally for Baroque guitar. Sheet Music arranged for Classical Guitar with both a Notation-Only Edition and Notation + TAB Edition. Left hand fingering. PDF Download. The level is Intermediate (Grade 6). Sheet Music or Tab Edition…

Lesson: Left Hand Tension and Relaxation Exercises

Learn Classical Guitar with my Education Series

Welcome to my curriculum page for classical guitar. Each section below lists the recommended materials that will guide you through my educational books and videos. Complete each section before moving to the next. Also visit my Lesson Page to browse…

Lesson: Right Hand Cross-String Exercise

No. 8 – Right Hand Cross-String Exercise for Classical Guitar – From my pdf book 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical Guitar for beginner to intermediate classical guitarists. Includes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tips, video lessons. YouTube Lesson Link. This exercise, No. 8 –…

Beginner Classical Guitar Lessons

Beginner lessons for classical guitar. This page lists a number of beginner and early-intermediate lessons for classical guitar. These tips and tutorials are 100% free so take some time to learn classical guitar properly. Classical guitar is a great instrument…

Tremolo Lesson and Exercise for Classical Guitar

Basic Tremolo Exercise for Classical Guitar

Basic Tremolo Exercise, and how to practice tremolo on classical guitar. From my pdf book 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical Guitar for beginner to intermediate classical guitarists. Includes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tips, video lessons. YouTube Video Lesson Link (HD) In…

Lesson: How to Memorize Music

Memorization Tips for Classical Guitar and Musicians – A lesson on how to memorize music. This lesson covers various ways to memorize your music for classical guitarists or musicians in general. Here’s a brief overview: YouTube Lesson Link – Watch…

Lessons and Conversations with David Russell (CGR)

David Russell in conversation with Classical Guitar Retreat director Matthew McAllister during the 2018 retreat in Scotland. FYI, the twelfth Classical Guitar Retreat takes place in the summer of 2020 at the Cathedral of the Isles on the Island of Cumbrae off the west coast…

Lesson: Robin Hoode (Easy Anonymous Lute Work)

This is a lesson from my eBook: Easy Classical Guitar Pieces- Volume One – 15 Easy Songs Ranging from Renaissance to Romantic. PDF Download with Notation & Notation + TAB Edition, Fingering, Online Video Lessons for Each Piece. Approximate Grade Level: Post-Method Book…