Category Lessons

Lesson: The Swan (Beginner Method)

The Swan for Classical GuitarFrom: Classical Guitar Method Vol I • Beginner. Notation, 80 pg: Free PDFLevel: Easy, Beginner This lesson is for my graded repertoire lesson series which you can find halfway down the lesson archive page. When I teach…

Lesson: Leyenda Theme (beginner method)

Asturias (Leyenda) Theme by Albeniz for Classical GuitarFrom: Classical Guitar Method Vol I • Beginner. Notation, 80 pg: Free PDFLevel: Easy, Beginner This lesson is for my graded repertoire lesson series which you can find halfway down the lesson archive page. When I teach guitar…

Lesson: Hinge Barres by Gohar Vardanyan

This classical guitar lesson hinge barres is brought to you by Strings By Mail (thanks!) and the excellent Gohar Vardanyan. Hinge bars are very important once you reach the mid-intermediate level as they can get you out of tricky chord changes and make sure…

Itzhak Perlman: Why Singing is Important

The great violinist Itzhak Perlman talks about why singing is important. Listen to the whole interview via WNYC: “Itzhak Perlman and his wife Toby Perlman discuss his upcoming performance of chamber music at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with members of the Perlman Music…

Lesson: Waltz by Calatayud (Easy)

Lesson: Waltz by Bartolomé Calatayud for Classical GuitarLevel: RCM Bridges Grade One (Easy)Sheet Music Book (Sheet Music Plus): RCM Bridges Guitar Grade One This lesson is for my graded repertoire lesson series which you can find halfway down the lesson archive…

Lesson: Lesson 46 by Sagreras (RCM Preparatory)

Lesson 46 by Julio Sagreras for Classical GuitarLevel: RCM Preparatory Grade (Easy, Beginner)Sheet Music Book (Amazon): RCM Guitar Preparatory Book This lesson is for my graded repertoire lesson series which you can find halfway down the lesson archive page. When I…

Lesson: Filing nails with Matthew McAllister

This might be the fourth post this week with McAllister but when it’s good it’s good. Matthew McAllister gives a lesson on filing the nails for classical guitar. This comes via the excellent Siccas Guitars and their fantastic YouTube channel. I like how he…

Lesson: Left Hand Technique Advice with Matthew McAllister

The excellent Scottish guitarist Matthew McAllister gives a lesson in left hand technique for classical guitar. Matthew has fantastic technique but most importantly a very musical technique. He’s also a great teacher so enjoy this lesson. This comes via the excellent Siccas Guitars and their…

Why injury prevention is so important via The Strad

Check out the great article on preventing injury in music practice via The Strad. You are can read the article here.   Some tips include: 1. Keep moving, 2. Be prepared and stay in shape, 3. Warm up slowly and thoroughly, 4. Examine your…

Lesson: Practicing Musically by Matthew McAllister

Matthew McAllister gives a lesson in practicing guitar musically. This comes via the excellent Siccas Guitars and their fantastic YouTube channel. Here’s a great lesson about listening and practicing in a musical way. Practicing technique will only take you so far, you must engage…

Barre Exercise for Classical Guitar

This is a new video lesson for my book: 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical Guitar – For beginner to intermediate classical guitarists (Includes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tips).I’ve been meaning to re-record some of these with better video quality. This exercise & lesson,…

Intermediate Shifts and Slurs Exercise

This is a video lesson for my ebook: 20 Favorite Exercises for Classical Guitar – For beginner to intermediate classical guitarists (Includes: notation, TAB, fingerings, practice tips). This exercise & lesson, No. 14 – Intermediate Shifts and Slurs Exercise for Classical Guitar, is…