Hydes, MD Classical Guitar Lessons

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 ...

I have studied and taught classical guitar for twenty years. I was fortunate enough to participate in Master Classes with the great Manuel Barrueco while at Peabody and my training as a classical guitarist forms the foundation for my approach as a musician and as a teacher.

David enjoys teaching students from all different backgrounds and levels of proficiency. Whether you are just starting out or a virtuoso shredder in the making, he is happy to teach you! Over all, he is fairly laid back, as long as you practice. He usually combines work with reading off of the treble clef (what he likens to "eating your vegetables." You may not want to do it, but it will make you a healthier musician!) with learning more popular songs (or songs the student says they would like to learn) through tablature and chord charts, depending on the style of the song.

David is also very pro music theory. He usually incorporates music theory into the curriculum in conjunction with the material already being discussed. He is also very knowledgeable about composition/songwriting, and if the student is interested in learning more about this area, he is happy to share what he knows!

I've been teaching Classical Guitar for 15 years and my students have gone on to play and perform in venues all over the United States and in Nashville. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to learn to read music, play notes, and learn basic chords on the guitar and as time goes on you'll be able to master chords, pickings, and have a repertoire of songs under your belt. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

I use a really fun and fast approach to getting any student to the next level by improving their technique and tone, increasing their fret board knowledge, and expanding their repertoire. 26 years experience teaching beginner to university and professional level students.

I combine the styles of music that you prefer with some kind of method book for reading and theory. No purchasing of music is required. Normal lessons start with the previously assigned material, determining what we need to work on, new material, and ending with things to do at home.

International performer from small venues to large festivals. Whether you are looking to play for fun or looking to enhance your live performances as a seasoned musician, I can help you! I can teach from beginners how to play correctly to music theory and how to site read and compose your own songs.

I have experience teaching guitar for 4 years, and I have been playing the guitar for almost 9 years. I have performed on stage for guitar 100s of times, won awards, played with ensembles, and have an extensive background in music theory. I was part of my high school music department when we won a Grammy,
I can teach a multitude of styles, and will make sure that when you learn how to play this instrument you will have fun!

The teaching approach I use is goal oriented. You can share you musical goals and dreams with me and we create a plan to help you achieve these goals/dreams. We average 2,000 lessons a year at the Studio I own and work with a wide variety of styles, levels and ages. Some of our students have gone on to major in Guitar Performance in at prestigious colleges around the country and many of our students perform in a wide variety of settings.