This is Classical Guitar, as part of our academy and structured curriculum, offers personalized feedback for students via lessons with independent teachers who teach online lessons via Zoom or other platforms. These are instructors I know personally so I trust them to be kind, encouraging, and professional. They also all live in Victoria so I interact with them regularly.
Please note: These are independent professional instructors with full schedules. They are not affiliated with or employed by me or the site. They decide their fee, and I take no commission. They have no obligation to teach you. Be kind and patient when contacting them and expect to email more than one instructor to find a spot. Consider yourself very lucky if you get the privilege of studying with any of these instructors.
Supply this info in your first email to the instructor
- Your age
- Your level of experience with guitar or other instruments
- Your preferred gender pronoun after your name in parenthesis, ex: Bradford (he/him).
- Any goals or specific things you are looking to work on
- If you want a regular or occasional lesson schedule
Classical Guitar Instructors
Teachers are listed here alphabetically.
Dr. Michael G. Dias (BMus, MMus, PhD) – Michael is a classical guitarist from Victoria, BC, Canada where he teaches privately and at the Victoria Conservatory of Music as well as sessional instruction at the University of Victoria. Michael is one of my closest friends and musical colleagues. Although he specializes in classical guitar, musicianship, and theory, he also teaches jazz, fingerstyle, and a variety of other styles. Don’t be intimidated by his qualifications, Michael is super down to Earth and teaches a variety of levels. He is a fun teacher and is kind, encouraging, and professional.
- Accepts early-intermediate to advanced students
- All ages
- Offers regular weekly lessons
- Occasional lessons at extra charge
- Limited availability, please contact
- Michael’s Website
Simon Farintosh – (BMus, MMus) – Simon is a classical guitarist from Victoria, BC, Canada where he teaches privately and heads the guitar program at the University of Victoria. Simon has won numerous guitar competitions as well as composition awards and champions both traditional and unique contemporary arrangements. Named one of CBC’s ‘30 Under 30 Classical Musicians’ in 2023. Simon is one of my past students, so it’s great to see him continuing the traditional in Victoria.
- Simon’s Website
- Accepts all levels and ages
- Offers regular weekly lessons
- Occasional lessons at extra charge
- Limited availability, please contact
Natasha (Nataliya) Pashchenko (BMus, Diploma, Suzuki) – Natasha is a classical guitarist from Victoria, BC, Canada where she teaches privately. Natasha has a degree in classical guitar performance, Diploma in piano (Elektrostal, Russia), and is a certified Suzuki instructor (Seattle) for ages 3 and up. She is a good friend of mine has been featured many times on the site to help with my method book videos. She is very kind, fun, encouraging, and professional.
- Accepts all levels and ages
- Offers regular weekly lessons
- Occasional lessons at extra charge
- Limited availability, please contact
- Natasha’s Website
Nicole Payie (BMus, MMus) – Nicole is a classical guitarist from Victoria, BC, Canada where she teaches privately and at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Nicole is a good friend of mine and was a colleague at the conservatory. She is very kind, encouraging, and professional.
- Accepts all levels and ages
- Offers regular weekly lessons
- Occasional lessons at extra charge
- Limited availability, please contact
- Nicole’s Website
More teachers coming soon.