Private Classical Guitar tutoring lessons Baltimore, MD.

Classical guitar is warm, rich, and beautifully complex. It is a self-contained artform which needs no accompaniment. Classical guitar music is instantly gratifying, even at the beginner level. To unlock your highest potential, I'll help you learn proper picking as well as fret hand technique, sight reading, music theory, and fretboard logic. We will also study and learn chord voicings, voice leading, ear training, and sight-singing.

My teaching style is friendly, patient, and inclusive. I believe in a well rounded teaching approach through reading, as well as learning to play by ear.
I prefer to use these books for reading and developing good technique:

Aaron Shearer Classic Guitar Method vol. 1 and 2
Classical Guitar Duets: Charles Duncan
Franz Wohlfahrt Violin Etudes: 60 Studies
Frederick Noad Classical Guitar Technique, vol. 1 and 2
Matteo Carcassi: 25 Melodic And Progressive Studies
Andres Segovia: Twenty Studies For Guitar
Giuliani's 120 Studies For Right ...

Learn the fundamentals of technique, theory, reading, memorization and expression. Many students will benefit from working with Aaron Shearer's inovative concepts and materials. Others will strengthen reading and interpretive skills through working with great works by masters such as Bach, Barrios, Tarrega and Brouwer. Many of my students have successfully prepared for auditions at universities and conservatories, but older beginners and hobbyist are welcome too.

I'm a classical guitarist with over 40 years of experience. My specialty is finger style guitar technique with emphasis on reading standard notation. This is best for students wishing to explore all different styles of publications, including classical, popular, rock, jazz, and even blues
I teach all ages and levels.

I have been teaching guitar since 2001 and will customize your lesson to your needs

The classical guitar (also known as concert guitar, classical acoustic, nylon-string guitar, or Spanish guitar) is the member of the guitar family used in classical music. It is an acoustical wooden guitar with strings made of nylon, rather than the metal strings used in acoustic and electric guitars.

You will learn how to play the classical guitar. Lessons you will learn is how to hold the guitar, move your fingers, play melodies, exercises and learn compositions. Also you will learn the basics like rhythm notation, time signatures, reading tablature, fretboard diagrams and reading notations. All styles and lessons will include the basics.

Composition example first part.

Baroque

E____0__2__3__2__0_____0__2_________________________
B____________________4_________0__2__4__5___________
G____________________________________________________
D____________________________________________________
A______________0_____2__0___________________________
...

My main focus is to help you achieve whatever goals you have set for yourself. I tailor every lesson to each individual to ensure you are learning in a style that best suits your needs. Whether you are interested in rock, blues, country, jazz or any other style of guitar, I will work to make sure that you achieve your potential.

What you will learn: On top of guitar technique and performance skills, students will develop a strong foundation in music theory, ear training, and note reading.

My info: 7 years of experience teaching beginners to advanced guitar students. Bachelors in Music, specializing in Jazz Guitar performance.

With my broad performance and compositional background in folk, classical, jazz, rock, bluegrass, soul, blues, and musical theater, I offer students a wide musical perspective and tailor lessons to match student interests. I work with students on music of their choosing to improve technique and develop an understanding of music theory, improvisation, and composition.

For classical guitar students who would like to pursue the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) graded exams, Mark offers coaching in preparation for all aspects of the practical exams.

I teach technique as it relates medically to our physiology in an attempt to make your playing effortless so your musicality comes through unincombered by technical challenges. The repertoire my students work on is their choice which, guided by myself, makes their musical journey unique.

I started teaching lessons while still in high school and have been an educator ever since. I was a high school Spanish and Music teacher for 5 years in Philly before touring the USA and Europe for two years as the guitarist in an electronic pop band. Since moving to Baltimore I have been the director of an after school music technology program where I write curriculum for music and audio production classes. I love working with beginners and advanced students alike. My specialities are jazz guitar and piano, but I have much experience and training in classical, blues, rock, and pop on both guitar and piano.

Hi! I'm John. I've been taking guitar lessons for about ten years. Music is a very important part of my life, and the guitar is a beautiful instrument that brings me closer to it.

Although there are certainly many technical aspects of teaching guitar, it is so important to allow a student's natural creativity to show through as well as to adapt to their learning abilities and the path that they want to take in getting to know the instrument. There are no right or wrong ways to become familiar with playing the guitar, and I have always encouraged students to take the approach of their choice and explore genres and techniques that they are interested in. Passion for guitar playing is something that naturally grows, and I always do everything in my ability to nurture that enthusiasm and guide students along its paths.