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Why Learn Flamenco Guitar?

Playing flamenco guitar requires tremendous dexterity. No flamenco player is born with this type of dexterity. Rather, it's developed as an aspiring musician learns and practices new techniques. As a result, flamenco players develop incredible strength and flexibility in their hands and arms. The development of the dexterity and muscle memory required for playing flamenco guitar, plus the ability to read music imparts a variety of additional benefits on those who play flamenco. Playing flamenco improves several important functions of the brain, such as memory, focus, listening abilities, and the ability to learn.

Playing flamenco guitar has also been shown to lower stress and blood pressure. Simply listening to flamenco music imparts positive benefits, such as reduced anxiety. As a result, picking up this instrument could lead to a healthier and happier heart.  

The Best Way to Learn Flamenco Guitar and What You'll Study

Although you can find plenty of free flamenco guitar classes online, learning with a private teacher is by far the best way. With immediate feedback, you'll overcome personal challenges and pick up new techniques fast. Plus, private teachers customize every lesson to your individual interests, learning abilities, and goals, so no two lessons are exactly alike. Flamenco guitar lessons for kids differ greatly in terms of course content and teaching style from flamenco guitar classes for adults. 

Sample Curriculum for Beginner Flamenco Guitar Lessons

If you have little or no previous experience playing flamenco guitar, then beginner lessons are for you. In beginner lessons, you'll be introduced to your flamenco guitar, basic guitar playing techniques, and you'll learn what makes flamenco guitar unique. Depending on your existing musical knowledge, your flamenco guitar tutor might choose to cover some of the following topics:  

• Proper posture, hand position, and hold
• Guitar anatomy, care, and tuning
• Flamenco guitar terms
• Basic chords and fingering
• Reading guitar tablature and musical notation
• Introduction to musical theory

Sample Curriculum for Intermediate Flamenco Guitar Classes

In intermediate flamenco guitar classes, you'll be introduced to the styles and techniques that will allow you to achieve the sound and tonality that is unique to flamenco guitar. Plus, your physical ability to play and work through these techniques will improve as your hands and posture become stronger. Your flamenco guitar teacher might choose to cover some of the following topics:

• Scales and Arpeggios
• Flamenco styles and nails
• Time signature and keeping rhythm
• Modal and tonal harmonies
• Flamenco techniques (picado, tremolo, golpe, rasgueado, etc.)
• Using a capo

Sample Curriculum for Advanced Flamenco Guitar Lessons

Advanced flamenco guitar students should already be familiar with most of the techniques, styles, and nails of playing flamenco guitar. In advanced lessons, you'll work on perfecting your skills to reach virtuoso level. In advanced lessons, you'll develop an individual style and focus on overcoming your individual challenges to become the strongest player you can be. Course topics in advanced lessons depends greatly on the individual student's goals and interests, but your instructor might choose to cover the following topics:

• Agility exercises
• Improvisation and soloing
• Composing and developing personal style
• Audition coaching
• Performance preparation
• Music business counsel

How to Find a Flamenco Guitar Teacher Near You

If you're ready to learn flamenco guitar and play the sultry music of greats, like Paco de Lucia and Ramón and Carlos Montoya, then you'll need to find a flamenco guitar tutor. Finding one on TakeLessons is easy! A quick search will direct you to a variety of highly experienced and qualified teachers who offer classes near you and online. We recommend reading through several teacher profiles and student reviews before selecting the tutor who's best for you.

The cost of flamenco guitar lessons varies, but most teachers charge a rate based on the length and frequency of lessons. With a variety of teachers and rates available, you'll be able to find a flamenco guitar teacher who fits into both your budget and your schedule. Regardless of the cost, the payoff of taking flamenco guitar classes is enormous! With just a few lessons, you'll be on your way to enjoying the enchanting sounds of flamenco guitar.