The books, technique, and etude examples listed are used to develop a solid pedagogical foundation of technique, music reading ability, and artistry.
Technique Building:
- Technique Concepts & Study Plans by Robert Guthrie
- Mastering Guitar Technique: Process & Essence by Christopher Berg
Note Reading | Music Reading & Application | Etudes:
- Learning the Classic Guitar (Vol. 1) by Aaron Shearer
- Learning the Classic Guitar (Vol. 2) by Aaron Shearer
Open-Position Scales | Moveable Scale Forms | Triad Study & Development | Etudes:
Arpeggios (Op. 1 by Mauro Giuliani):
Two & Three Octave Scale Applications:
On an individual student basis, the repertoire (Literature), etudes and exercises are used and assigned based on each student’s needs, ability, and performance level (a variety of etudes are used by various composers including Sagreras, Aguado, Sor, Giuliani, Tarrega, Brouwer, Carcassi, Carulli, Villa-Lobos. and more…..).