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Flamenco Guitar with Zachary D.

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 14+
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2016
Minor in Classical Guitar Performance
  • 2 Repeated Students

Discover the origins of the Spanish Guitar with an American Flamenco guitarist!

Have you always wanted to take your guitar playing to a new level? Have you always had an interest in this romantic and passionate style of music that has been around for hundreds of years? Well, look no further! I will show you that you do not need to be a virtuoso to play flamenco! Everyone has the ability to play this music, and I will help you unlock that potential in a fun and relaxed environment! We will cover everything from how to hold the guitar, strumming/rasgueados, fingerpicking, tremolo, golpe, picado, and tresillos. . You will be playing the most popular modern style of flamenco, Rumba, for your very first lessons! We will also explore the different types of Flamenco. The first styles, or palos in flamenco terms, is the ancient Solea. The Solea evolves into every other style we will discuss, including the joyful Alegrias, the melancholic Seguiriyas, the fiery Bulerias, and more. Come and explore el arte de la guitarra flamenca!

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Teaches Online
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Teaching Hours

Tuesday
1 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
8 AM-1:30 PM
Friday
8 AM-2 PM
7 PM-8:30 PM
Saturday
8 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday
8 AM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$45

About Zachary D.

4.9
(42)
Zachary D. is an American-born flamenco guitarist and teacher. Zach started his guitar journey at Cypress Lake High School Center of the Arts in Florida, becoming their first student to major in Spanish Classical Guitar Studies, and the first to specialize in Flamenco Guitar at 17 years old. Zach would continue his classical studies at Florida Atlantic University, where he received his Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2021. Originally a self-taught flamenco guitarist, Zach would go on to study with great flamenco guitarists including Juan Martin, Kai Narezo, Luciano Ghosn, and Mario Moraga. While being one of the youngest teachers here on TakeLessons at 24 years old, Zach’s passion shows and connects with all of his students! Zach also runs a YouTube channel that focuses on Spanish guitar tutorials for beginners. “I hope to help my students realize that flamenco is not impossible. You do not have to be a virtuoso to play flamenco as many people think. I am not Spanish-born, nor am I a Gypsy, but that does not mean I cannot play this beautiful music like one. All it takes is passion and dedication to understanding the culture and language of flamenco!” I hope to make your musical journey an enjoyable one that will last you a lifetime! I'm looking forward to working with you! Please let me know if you have any questions at all, whether it's more about me, what other things go into my lessons, or if you want to know more about what the guitar can offer you! "Music should reflect the poetry and emotions of life" -Juan Martin (flamenco guitarist) “The beauty of the guitar lies in its soft and persuasive voice and its beauty cannot be equaled by any other instrument.” -Andres Segovia (classical guitarist)
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42 Reviews
Michael
Online
really great teacher and generous with his time and clearly dedicated to his playing.
Posted Apr 14, 2024
Sallie
Online
A very informative lesson. I really enjoyed it and look forward to practising what I have learned.
Posted Mar 31, 2024
Michael
Online
A really good one this week, with some interesting new styles and variations to absorb.
Posted Mar 11, 2024
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Experience

Guitar Accompanist and Teacher

Apr, 2023 - Present

Flamenco del Sur

Accompanying Flamenco dancers/singers, and teacher of introductory flamenco guitar to students

Assistant Instructor

Mar, 2022 - Present

Familia Flamenca Academy

Assistant instructor with master flamenco guitarist Mario Moraga

Blog Writer

Oct, 2020 - May, 2022

TakeLessons.com

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Assistant Guitar Instructor

Aug, 2016 - Jun, 2017

Cypress Lake High School Center of the Arts

Assisted teacher for beginning/introductory guitar classes

Performer

Aug, 2015 - Present

Flamenco

Concert guitarist and street performer

Education

Minor in Classical Guitar Performance

Aug, 2017 - Apr, 2021

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Aug, 2017 - Apr, 2021

Florida Atlantic University

Certifications

First Classical Guitar Major

May, 2017

Cypress Lake High School Center of the Arts

Specialty in Classical Spanish guitar music and Flamenco guitar

Flamenco Accompanist

Jan, 2022

Academia Internacional de Flamenco

Study of Flamenco cante (singing) and how to accompany flamenco singers during a performance of Tangos and Alegrias

Awards

T. Touhy Caring in Gerontological Nursing Award

Apr, 2021

Florida Atlantic University

DAISY Nominee

Aug, 2022

DAISY

Affiliations

National Honors Society

May, 2016

The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1921.

Sigma Theta Tau

Jan, 2020

The mission of the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Sigma Theta Tau International's vision is to be the global organization of choice for nursing.

Languages

Spanish

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