Resources and Lessons for Students

I created these videos for my students.

For more videos and lessons visit my blog:
this is classical guitar • www.thisisclassicalguitar.com

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• The Lesson Page & Archive (lots of lessons and articles)

• From Brad:
  • Basic Right Hand Technique
  • Basic Tips for Left Hand Technique
  • Posture and Technique: Videos of Four Artists
  • Fingernails for Classical Guitar: How I Shape My Nails

• Masterclasses:
  • David Tanenbaum Masterclass
  • Masterclass with John Williams
  • Chen Zi Masterclass with Li Jie Performing

• From others:
  • Sharon Isbin Interview & Lesson (35 min lesson)
  • Arpeggio Exercises by Christopher Davis
  • Gallagher on Sor Study No. 8, Op. 6

• Flamenco Influenced:
  • Tremolo technique with Adam del Monte
  • Arpeggio and Right Hand Lesson with Adam Del Monte
  • Playing faster scales on guitar with Adam Del Monte

Practicing (how to practice):

Learning how to practice is super important, especially the difference between playing and practicing. From www.practicingmusician.com. 

• The Difference Between Playing and Practicing
• Practicing Well: Positive Success Ratios
• A Basic Guitar To Better Practicing

• Practicing with a metronome – some pros, cons, and tips
• Practicing Scales: Versatility and Vitality
• Rubato: a definition and word of advice