Thomas Viloteau plays Valse en Skaï by Dyens

French guitarist Thomas Viloteau plays Valse en Skaï by Roland Dyens (1955–2016). This comes via his great Youtube channel. Viloteau is a GFA winner and concert guitarist but also very down to Earth, I…

Drew Henderson Plays Sor on a 1868 Lacôte

Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson plays Largo non tanto from Fantasie, Op. 7 by Fernando Sor (1778–1839) on an 1868 René Lacôte guitar. This comes via his fantastic YouTube channel. Fantasic playing as…

Alignment Exercises for the Left Hand

This exercise is from my new book Classical Guitar Technique: Essential Exercises, Scales, and Arpeggios. The 122 page book includes: Practice Routines, Tips, 100 Open String Exercises, 120 Giuliani Arpeggios, Scales, Slur…

Nabila Rifda Alfiani plays Concertino by Mertz

Indonesian guitarist, Nabila Rifda Alfiani plays Concertino by Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856). This comes via the Paris Guitar Foundation and their amazing YouTube channel. The PGF Series, directed by Augustin Pesnon, showcases guitarists from around the…

Method Book Lesson: Malagueñas for Guitar

Method Book Lesson: Malagueñas for GuitarThe malagueña is a style of flamenco music derived from earlier types of the fandango. It is often improvised upon and is generally free in…

Flamenco Guitar Methods and Books

Flamenco guitar is a great way for students to learn some additional techniques and I believe it is also beneficial to the right hand position overall. Plus, it can be…