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 MoreI hope you enjoy this Christmas carol I play of ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’. Have...
Read MoreHere 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 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 MoreThis 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 MoreI 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 MoreThis 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 MoreLearn 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 MoreHand 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 MoreA 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 MoreA 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...
Read MoreA well known fun piece to play! I really enjoy playing 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 by the Brazilian...
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