Minera- modern chords/progressions
This is the beautiful flamenco style of Minera. Here I play modern chords and progressions, my...
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How to perform Golpe with thumb stroke
This is an extract from one of my lessons. I explain how to perform a golpe whilst using the thumb, which isn’t easy! Thumb golpe’s are used when playing a chord and add that extra exclamation mark and drama to the...
Read MoreWe wish you a Merry Christmas
I hope you enjoy this Christmas carol I play of ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’. Have...
Read MoreTangos 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 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 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 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...
Read MoreFretboard- hand positioning
Hand position on fretboard This video demonstrates how to position your fretboard hand to maximise your chances of producing a good sound and minimising the amount of bum notes you hit! I explain a technique I call ‘the...
Read MoreLearn how to play Tico Tico No Fuba- lesson 6
A well known fun piece to play! I really enjoy performing and teaching this piece, which is well known and famous, particularly in South America. A translation of the title is “sparrow in the cornmeal”. The piece is...
Read MoreCanción Petenera- a Paco Pena piece
A moving composition This is a beautiful soulful flamenco guitar piece originally composed by Paco Pena. I love playing this piece and so do my intermediate/advanced students. I was fortunate that my guitar teacher Richard...
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