Tangos Timing
Here for the benefit of my students learning this very cool composition of El Amir’s, I demonstrate the timing of the compas and a nice falsetta. Thought you might like to see it...
Read More‘Flamenco Thumb’
This video supports my students when they are learning ‘flamenco thumb’ for your playing hand. I’m glad you got here too and hope you find the video helpful. ‘Flamenco thumb’ is a technique for your...
Read MoreA learner classical guitar study piece by Ferdinando Carulli
A learner classical guitar study piece by Ferdinando Carulli This is a great piece for beginner students to learn. It provides excellent development for both the plucking hand and fretboard hand. It is also a beautiful piece to...
Read MoreClassical Learner guitar piece- Matteo Carcassi
This video is a classical guitar learner study by the fantastic Italian composer Matteo Carcassi (8 April 1796 – 16 January 1853). The first part is at normal tempo and the second half slowly, to allow the student to play along...
Read MoreFlamenco in France!
Flamenco in France! Playing at my Mum’s in Caussiniojouls, Southern France. Nothing fancy, all on my iPhone, just a couple of clips of Soleares and Farruca! Hope you like...
Read MoreTim’s Tremolo for Alegrias
I composed this tremolo for one of my beginner students, to offer a bespoke approach to maximise his learning and enjoyment of the fabulous guitar! If you can play, give it a go, I’ve put the tab below I hope you like...
Read MoreA beginner piece……
This is a classical guitar study, a beginner piece by Fernando Sor. It develops both hands, dexterity in your left hand and further enhances your fingerpicking technique in your right hand. I hope you like it, I think it has...
Read MorePractice, practice & practice- wise words from Tony Visconti
Very wise words from the legendary music producer Tony Visconti…… especially the muscle memory aspect! Tony has worked with many of the world’s best musicians and produced their albums- for example Dave Bowie...
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Youtube helps me and my students……
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEtD7MwJqTg07scDDPAIsg These are performance stat’s for my...
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Magazine Article- Les Laurentins
I was delighted that Marion Hibbeard the Editor of ‘Les Larentins’ featured me in the...
Read MoreSevillanas Rasgueado Technique
Learn how to master Rasgueado technique for Sevillanas This video assumes you have a basic grounding to be able to play a classical/flamenco guitar. Learn how to master Rasgueado technique for Sevillanas, which is a great style...
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Environmental, Social & Governance- going paperless at Tim Barnes Guitar Lessons!
In an effort to do ‘my bit’ for the environment I am now using paperless music...
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