Springfield, NE Classical Guitar Lessons

Experienced Classical Guitar teacher of 30 years available for eager students of all experience levels and ages! I structure my lessons to building strong technique from the ground up. I taught Classical at the College level for over 20 years and would like to put that experience to work for you! I typically use the Shearer and Noad method books to get beginners and intermediate students started. I use several app which help make your learning experience more enjoyable.

You can count on quality lessons!
The Methods that we will be using for Classical Guitar are
For Basic Classical Guitar:
"Melodic Guitar" (by: Remi Lasten)
Learning how to read music and play melodies on the guitar

Intermediate Classical Guitar :
Method: "Solo Playing Guitar I" (by: F. Noad)

Advance Classical Guitar :
Method: "Solo Playing Guitar II" (by:F. Noad)

We will be working on the following Repertoire:
Romanza anonymous , J.S. Bach Preludes, Mateo Carcassi Studies, D. Aguado Studies, Antonio Lauro Valses, and Popular Classics

Classical guitar is my first love and what brought me into the world of music. I began teaching in 2006 and have continually sought to improve my teaching over the years. When learning classical guitar (or any instrument) there are many approaches. Ideally, I believe that it is best for students to learn all of the keys to playing (physical technique, musical understand, a sense a rhythm and collaborative abilities and much more) before they jump into learning lots of pieces.

...But let's be honest, most of us don't have the patience for that. I know I don't. I want to make sure that you get all of the key elements to play the way that you want, but I know that you want to learn guitar because of the music! So even if you've never played an instrument before, it's my goal to have you playing music in the first lesson. From that point, we'll learn more pieces, and we'll continually add new musical elements so that you get an understand of not just how to put your fingers on the ...

My primary ensemble focus at Berklee revolved around the classical guitar. I emphasize the PIMA method and the understanding of diads and the open nature of chord structures.

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 been teaching guitar for multiple years and have taught students of all ages. In our lessons, you will learn to improvise, read both tablature and sheet music, music theory, chord formations, and all the things that are required to make you a GREAT guitar player all while having fun and learning the songs that YOU want to be able to play. I love teaching and am always eager to work with new students.

Students will learn to read sheet music and finger style techniques.

For over 15 years I have been a musician and have learned various skills of the music profession. My principal instrument is guitar (electric, acoustic, classical, extended range) and have studied numerous styles such as classical, rock, blues, jazz, indie, fingerstyle, country, metal, funk, and others. I cater to the goals of the player and focus on lessons that keeps the student interested.

Donovan Raitt has been teaching guitar since the age of 18, and has continued teaching lessons in since 2001. Mr. Raitt holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in guitar performance and his teaching methods have been proven successful from absolute beginners to students at the college level.

Donovan has had a passion for the guitar since the age of 10, and loves sharing that passion with his students. Donovan strives to create the best learning environment for his students and help them achieve their musical goals. He is dedicated to teaching and developing the next generation of professional guitarists. Several of Mr. Raitt's students have gone on to professional careers in music, and have been accepted into some of the best guitar programs across the country.