Many classical guitar students find practicing scales tedious and uninteresting. As a teacher, I understand this sentiment to a certain extent. For beginners, it may be difficult to see how playing a repetitive sequence of notes can significantly improve their overall performance. Teachers often get caught up in preparing students for exams by focusing on…

The Importance of Technical Exercises Technical exercises, scales, and etudes are essential tools that guitar teachers use to improve a student’s physical and mental abilities to play the guitar. These exercises are often structured in method books that teachers follow or adapt based on the student’s needs. In one-on-one lessons, these exercises are tailored to…

Understanding the Ideal Student Teacher: “Good afternoon, Peter!”Student: “Good afternoon, Sir.”Teacher: “How was your week?”Student: “Oh, it was great! I practiced almost every day. I completed all my theory work and started learning a piece by Tarrega. I saw someone playing it on YouTube, and I love it! I’ll play it for you before the…