The books, technique, and etude examples listed are used to develop a solid pedagogical foundation of technique, music reading ability, and artistry.
Technique Building Concepts
- Study Concepts and Technique Documents by Robert Guthrie
- Mastering Guitar Technique: Process & Essence by Christopher Berg
Note Reading | Music Reading & Application
- Julio Sagreras Classical Guitar Lessons (Books1-3)
- Learning the Classic Guitar (Vol. 1) by Aaron Shearer
- Learning the Classic Guitar (Vol. 2) by Aaron Shearer
Arpeggios (Op. 1 by Mauro Giuliani)
- Pumping Nylon by Scott Tennant
Open-Position Scales | Moveable-Position Scale Forms
Two & Three Octave Scale Applications
- The Segovia Scales by Andres Segovia
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…..