Rumba! ‘La Lola’ intro by Paco Pena
Here I play the 1st part of Paco Pena’s ‘La Lola’. I love this piece, as do my students who I teach it to. ‘Flamenco thumb’ is key here! Requires practice of the technique and to be very relaxed to...
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Talented student Dominic Pallot- guitar recital!
I am pleased to announce my talented student Dominic Pallot is performing another guitar recital...
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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 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 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 More19k + views on Youtube!
Tico Tico clip on youtube I put this little clip on Youtube and cannot believe how well it is doing- 19k + views and increasing all the time! A lot of views are from Brazilians, where the piece was composed by Zequinha de Abreu....
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...
Read MoreLearn how to play Tico Tico no Fubá- lesson 5
A 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...
Read MoreLearn how to play Tico Tico no Fubá- lesson 3
A 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...
Read MoreLearn how to play Tico Tico no Fubá- lesson 2
A 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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