Classical Guitar Lessons | Dallas & Fort Worth Metroplex
Lessons for all Ages | Beginner to Advanced
In-Home Lessons Available
Online Lessons Available
30 Years of Private Lesson Experience
Stacy Arnold – Classical Guitarist
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About The Teacher
Stacy Arnold is professor of classical guitar studies at Dallas Baptist University and also teaches private lessons throughout the year where he teaches classical guitar lessons to students of all ages, from beginner to advanced. Private lessons are tailored to each students level, experience, and goals. Private lesson study accommodates students who have professional aspirations and students who have a desire, interest, and joy to pursue the study of the art of the classical guitar as a hobby or other type of interest.
Mr. Arnold has 30 years of private lesson teaching experience and 24 years of university teaching experience as the head of the classical guitar program at three universities in the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex area. Mr. Arnold has previously directed the classical guitar programs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary/Texas Baptist College and Nelson University where he has guided talented students in the successful pursuit of a Bachelor of Music degree in classical guitar performance. Mr. Arnold is currently the head of the classical guitar program at Dallas Baptist University where he has guided students over the past fifteen years. The university ares of instruction include private lessons, guitar ensemble, masterclass, and class guitar. Mr. Arnold is recognized for his artistry as a concert soloist, recording artist, and educator.
Mr. Arnold holds a Master of Music degree in classical guitar performance from Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts where he was a scholarship student and graduate teaching assistant under the tutelage of internationally acclaimed concert guitarist, teacher, and composer Robert Guthrie and a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from Middle Tennessee State University where he studied under the guidance of Dr. William Yelverton.
Lesson locations:
- In-Home lessons at the student’s residence (Greater D/FW Metroplex area)
- online lessons via Zoom, Facetime, or Skype
- Dallas Baptist University (main campus)
Mr. Arnold’s students have been accepted for both Undergraduate and Graduate guitar studies in performance for Doctoral of Musical Arts (D.M.A.), Performance Diploma, Masters of Music, and Bachelors of Music degrees at Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts, The University of North Texas, Texas Women’s University, and Texas State University and hold positions as the professor of guitar studies on college campuses.
Stacy Arnold teaches classical guitar lessons to students of all ages and levels of ability in the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex area including Irving, North Branch, Addison, Richardson, Highland Park, University Park, Garland, Mesquite, Grand Prairie, Hutchins, Duncanville, Waxahachie, Midlothian, Hurst, Dallas, Fort Worth, Flowermound, Keller, McKinney, Frisco, Southlake, Rockwall, Rowlett, Denton, Arlington, Mesquite, Pilot Point, Corsicana, Ennis, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Keller, Carrollton, Sunnyvale, Balch Springs, Lancaster, Coppell, Desoto, Sachse, Wilmer, Euless, Plano, Murphy, Seagoville, Cedar Hill, Grapevine, Red Oak, Bedford, Parker, Arlington, The Colony, and other surrounding cities.
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Expertise
The teaching philosophy is to develop a students performance ability by establishing the fundamental principles of pedagogy (technique) and to build on this foundation by applying principles of musicianship to develop a students ability to be a successful performer, musician, artist, and teacher. A critical and important part of this development involves the study of etudes from the 19th and 20th centuries that will prepare students for study and successful performance of the concert literature of the classical guitar that exists from the 16th century Renaissance to the modern-day.
For younger students (age 5 through middle school), Mr. Arnold uses both the Suzuki Guitar School Volumes and the Classical Guitar Method (Book 1) by Hal Leonard Publications.
Classical Guitar Technique
Solo Concert Performance
University Audition Preparation
Senior Recital Preparation
Junior Recital Preparation
Masterclass Instruction
Guitar Ensemble
Class Guitar
Music | Note Reading
Fretboard Harmony – Triads & Seventh Chords
Scale Application
Guitar Music Theory
Guitar/Vihuela/Lute History and Literature
Guitar Transcription
“Stacy has been a reliable and effective classical guitar teacher for the past 4 years for our grade-school through junior high-age son. He helped our son navigate and excel at pieces of increasing complexity drawn from a range of the classical canon. Stacy is easy to work with, forgiving, dependable, and has been a good role model for our son. We very much appreciate his talents as a guitar teacher. Highly recommended!”
Josh G. (Parent) (2026) (Private Student – Elementary & Middle School)
“We’ve been working with Mr. Arnold for a few years, and he has been an outstanding guitar teacher for my children. What truly sets him apart is his incredible dedication — he drives a full hour each way just to teach the lesson. That level of commitment is rare and deeply appreciated.
From the start, Stacy made my children feel comfortable and excited about learning. His lessons are fun, engaging, and well-structured. He does an excellent job balancing proper technique and music theory. We’ve seen steady progress in Callie’s and Caroline’s skills. Better rhythm, confidence with chords, and enjoyment of the guitar.
He is patient, encouraging, and gently challenges my girls to keep improving. If you’re looking for a talented, kind, and truly dedicated guitar teacher, I highly recommend Mr. Stacy Arnold. We feel very lucky to have him!”
Clifford & Yi D. (Parents) (2026) (Private Students – Elementary School)
Trevor H. (2025) – (Private Student – Junior High & High School)
“I applaud Stacy’s teaching style, his professionalism, his patience and his musical knowledge. His love and dedication of the classical guitar is such an inspiration to me and others. I look forward to many more years of learning from Stacy. He is absolutely one of the best!”
Adult Private Student
- Mastering Guitar Technique: Process & Essence by Christopher Berg
- Study Concepts & Technique by Robert Guthrie
Note Reading | Music Reading & Application
- Learning the Classic Guitar (Vol. 1) by Aaron Shearer
- Learning the Classic Guitar (Vol. 2) by Aaron Shearer
- Julio Sagreras Classical Guitar Lessons (Books1-3)
Open-Position Scales | Moveable-Position Scale Forms | Triad Development | Etudes
Two & Three Octave Scale Applications
Contact Information & Lesson Rates
The lesson rate is $75.00 for each one-hour lesson. Private lessons are scheduled between Monday and Friday on a monthly basis. Students may schedule one to four lessons each month. Lesson payments are paid by Venmo, Paypal or Zelle prior to the first-initial lesson and then at the beginning of each month (by the 5th of the month). If you have questions about lessons or scheduling, please e-mail (see email form below) text, or call using the contact information listed.
Phone: 469-337-7294
Monthly Tuition Rates
One Lesson: $75.00
Two Lessons: $150.00
Three Lessons: $225.00
Four Lessons: $300.00
*Please Note: an additional travel fee ($10.00-$20.00) is added for each in-home lesson depending on the location of the residence
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