Lessons

A Lesson on Left Hand Thumb Position

A Lesson on Left Hand Thumb Position While Playing Classical Guitar – A discussion and lesson about the left hand thumb position for classical guitar. This is a question from Paul who wanted to know about the left hand thumb…

Right Hand Stability for Classical Guitar

Lesson: Right Hand Stability, stopping the right from bouncing while playing. This is a Q&A via a YouTube commenter. A discussion and lesson about right hand stability for classical guitar. The question was regarding a “bouncing right hand” issue. I…

Pastorel by David Kellner (PDF & Lesson)

Pastorel in A Major by David Kellner (1670–1748) – Sheet Music for Classical Guitar (originally for lute). Notation Edition & Notes + TAB Edition. Arranged by Bradford Werner. YouTube Video Link. This piece nicely placed in a set with Kellner’s…

Brouwer Etude No. 13 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 13 from Estudios SencillosYouTube Video Link Sheet Music: Oeuvres pour guitare (guitar works) by Brouwer – Includes the classic Estudio Sencillos (all 4 books), Deux Airs populaires cubains, Deux Themes poulaires cubains, Danza del Altiplano, Piece sans titre no. 1…

Lesson: Guitarists Should Practice Triadic Arpeggios

Lesson /Discussion of the Week – Triadic Arpeggios for GuitarGuitarists should practice actual arpeggios more often.Youtube Video Link A discussion and lesson about the importance of practicing triadic arpeggios for classical guitar. Find more video lessons here, or check out pages for…

Brouwer Etude No. 12 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 12 from Estudios Sencillos via my YouTube Channel Sheet Music: Oeuvres pour guitare (guitar works) by Brouwer – Includes the classic Estudio Sencillos (all 4 books), Deux Airs populaires cubains, Deux Themes poulaires cubains, Danza del Altiplano, Piece sans…

Lesson: Beginner Technique Routines for the Right and Left Hands

Free Method Book – Beginner Video Lessons for GuitarFirst Beginner Technique Exercises / Routine for Classical Guitar Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link (HD) Some more beginner lessons for classical guitar from my…

Free Method Lesson: Übungen by Mertz & Etude 13 Farewell

Free Method Book – Beginner Video Lessons for GuitarÜbungen auf der E saite (Exercise on the E String) from Mertz’s Method: Schule für die Guitare by Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856)Etude No. 13 – Farewell Free PDF Method Book & Lesson…

Free Method Lesson: Siciliano and Farewell

Free Method Book – Beginner Video Lessons for GuitarSiciliano by Matteo Carcassi (1792-1853) & Farewell Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link (HD) Siciliano by Matteo Carcassi is an authentic piece by a…

Duet Play-Along: Minuet by Petzold from Method Vol.1

Minuet in G by Christian Petzold (1677-1733) – From J.S. Bach’s Notenbuch der Anna Magdalena Bach. – Duet Play-Along Video for beginner guitar from my Free Classical Guitar Method Volume 1. I’ll play the duet with Natasha and then play the student…

Free Method Lesson: Leyenda Theme, Chromatic Scale, Greensleeves

Free Method Book – Beginner Video Lessons for GuitarLeyenda or Asturias Theme by AlbenizChromatic Position ScaleGreensleeves Melody Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link (4k Quality) Some more beginner pieces for classical guitar…

Free Method Duet: The Skye Boat Song

Method Book Lessons: Beginner Guitar DuetThe Skye Boat Song – Trad. ScottishFYI: The Capriccio by Logy is no longer in the book so just ignore it.  Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link These…