Are Concert Guitars Only for Professional Guitarists?
Should a non-professional guitarist ever buy a ‘concert’ grade guitar? We take a look at the pros/cons and see whether it’s worth making the ultimate upgrade if you’re an amateur guitarist.
Classical Guitar Finishes: A Complete Guide
Learn about the different types of finishes used on classical guitars. Understanding your guitars finish helps you to look after your instrument and avoid potential damage.
Practice Model – Part 1
Practice – the biggest factor affecting success or failure. Spend your practice time wisely and you’ll make steady progress in the most enjoyable way. Waste your time on ineffective practice and you’ll begin to resent the instrument and everything about it! What we need is a clear blueprint – a practice model. Learning to practice…
Meet the Maker: Steve Toon
Steve Toon is a classical guitar maker based in Gloucestershire. He has been working as a guitar luthier since 1990 and has carved out a reputation as one of the best classical guitar makers in the UK.Steve started out in the furniture trade, sharing his expertise by working as a consultant in the industry. He trained…
What’s the Difference Between Apoyando and Tirando?
What are the differences between Apoyando and Tirando technique? This concise lesson highlights the main differences and provides sources of further learning for each technique.
Funky Juan (Nicholas Powesland) | Trinity College London (Grade 3)
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Student Guitars | Beginner’s Guide to Student Level Classical Guitars
If you’re considering buying your first classical guitar, you may want to do a little research into which guitar may be right for you. The wide range of student guitars available on the market is ever growing, however the quality and features can vary hugely. It’s best to know exactly what a student guitar is, and which…
The Firth of Lorn (Gary Ryan) | Trinity College London (Grade 3)
The Firth of Lorn by Gary Ryan is a beautiful piece in Trinity College London’s Grade 3 syllabus for guitar. The piece is highly reminiscent of traditional Scottish music, with an evocative melody and a handful of lingering suspended chords at key cadencial points. This is sure to be a favourite among guitarists who seek out…
Common Right Hand Mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Are you guilty of making these mistakes with your right hand? Here’s our rundown of the top 5 right hand mistakes classical guitarists make (and how to fix them).
Can You Play Classical Guitar Using Chords?
Do classical guitarists play using chords? We take a look at how typical guitar chords shapes are common throughout classical guitar music and how you can use them to your advantage.
