The Classical Guitar Companion

Published by Oxford University Press in November 2019, The Classical Guitar Companion, by Christopher Berg features over 200 examples, etudes, and pieces organized to help serious guitar students better navigate the shoals of becoming well-trained and expressive artists. Rather than try to shepherd each student down the same path, the book allows students to approach their training within a flexible and personal curriculum based upon their weaknesses and strengths. The work is organized into eleven… Read More

Robert Guthrie | An Honorary Tribute

Robert Guthrie | An Honorary Tribute Robert Guthrie (December 26, 1943 – January 17, 2023) International Concert Artist, Teacher, & Composer B. A. (1969) | Classical Guitar | North Carolina School of the Arts Professor of Classical Guitar | SMU  | 1973-2022 Robert (Bob) Guthrie was a world-class guitarist, international concert artist, teacher, and composer who was the second person in the United States to receive a degree in classical guitar performance under a scholarship… Read More

Study Concepts & Study Plans by Robert Guthrie

Study Concepts | Study Plans | Right & Left-Hand Concepts   by Robert Guthrie This documents on Study Concepts, Study Plans, and Right and Left-Hand Concepts documents were written by Robert Guthrie, the professor of classical guitar studies at Southern Methodist University (1973-2022). These documents serve to guide both students and professional concert artists alike in the practicalities of study (practice) and how to achieve superior results for each study session to perform the literature… Read More