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- 4 Great Ways to Tune a Classical Guitar by Ear (with or without a tuner)
- Should You Learn the Segovia Scales?
- QuickStart Guide to Practicing Scales on the Classical Guitar
- Andantino by Joseph Kuffner (Easy Classical Guitar)
- How to Hold a Guitar (without destroying your body!)
- Lessons in Music Theory for Guitar (and everyone else)
- Learning Classical Guitar (when you already play some guitar)
- Why (and How) You Should Learn Classical Guitar Chords
- Classical Guitar Technique Right Hand Fundamentals
- How to Learn Classical Guitar Pieces
- Listen to RCM Bridges Guitar Series MP3s (plus download free)
- How to Use a Metronome for Guitar Practice
- Classical Guitar Scales: Shapes Explained
- Full Lesson on the Carulli Andante, op. 241 no. 5 for Classical Guitar
- How to Learn Classical Guitar - A Free Course on Right Hand Technique
- Fundamental Concepts of Classical Guitar Technique
- 5 Top Classical Guitar Technique Mistakes
On Guitar Technique
- Sergio Assad's Left Hand Independence Workout
- How to Play (and Practice) Accents on Classical Guitar
- Why You Should Avoid Rest Strokes on Classical Guitar (for now)
- Quick-Prepping Technique for Scales, Speed, and Solidity
- How to Develop Left Hand Finger Independence
- 3 Tips for Better Harmonics on Guitar
- 4 Great Ways to Tune a Classical Guitar by Ear (with or without a tuner)
- 3 Tips for Comfortable Slurs: Easier Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
- How Chords and Scales are Related (How the Guitar Works!)
- Classical Guitar Technique Off-Guitar Exercises for Travel, Strength, and Stretch
- What's the point of practicing scales on guitar?
- Should You Learn the Segovia Scales?
- Reduce Tension and Improve Your Touch, with Buzzed Notes
- Advancing Your Classical Guitar Technique
- QuickStart Guide to Practicing Scales on the Classical Guitar
- Play Legato Guitar! Synchronize the Hands for More Fluidity
- Free the Left Hand Wrist for Comfort and Mobility
- Right Hand Fingerings for Guitar (Classical Guitar Fingering Rules)
- Guitar Squeak: Get Rid of Guitar Noise (without selling your first-born)
- How to Hold a Guitar (without destroying your body!)
- Smooth Shifts and Leaps on the Classic Guitar
- Complete Guide to Vibrato on Guitar
- PIMAMI Arpeggio Pattern for Classical Guitar
- PIMA Arpeggio Pattern for Classical Guitar
- Living With Classical Guitar Nails
- Why (and How) You Should Learn Classical Guitar Chords
- Classical Guitar Technique Right Hand Fundamentals
- Classical Guitar Tone Production
- Classical Guitar Speed Bursts
- How to Use a Metronome for Guitar Practice
- Practice Guitar Scales: Introducing Variations
- Classical Guitar Scales: Shapes Explained
- How to Master Chord Balance on Classical Guitar
- How to Play Rasgueados: the Basics
- New Course: All About Bar Chords on Guitar
- Classical Guitar Nails: a Basic Primer
- Using the Arpeggio Patterns in Your Classical Guitar Pieces
- Adding Variation to Arpeggio Practice on the Classical Guitar
- Keeping Arpeggios Fun on Classical Guitar
- How to Learn Classical Guitar - A Free Course on Right Hand Technique
- Fundamental Concepts of Classical Guitar Technique
- 5 Top Classical Guitar Technique Mistakes
- Bring Your Playing To the Next Level with Exaggeration
- Hammer-ons
- Scissors Exercise for I and M Alternation
- 1234-4321-1434-2434
- I and M String Crossing
- AMI Arpeggio Pattern
- PAMI Arpeggio Pattern
- IAMA Arpeggio Pattern
- AMIM Arpeggio Pattern
- IMA Arpeggio Pattern
- PAM Arpeggio Pattern
- PMA Arpeggio Pattern
- PMI Arpeggio Pattern
- PIM Arpeggio Pattern
- How to Strum Guitar Songs
- How to Practice Changing Chords on Guitar
- How to Warm Up for your Classical Guitar Practice
- I and M Alternation (Classical Guitar Right Hand Technique) w/ video
- 7 Steps to Learning Any Piece Quickly and Easily (video series)
- Rasgueados for BOTH Hands: Strength and Stretch Anywhere
- Opposing Movement Stretches, for Strength and Independence
- Songs from Bridges, Level 1, now on YouTube (and here)
- Slurs: The Classical Guitar Equivalent to 6-Pack Abs
- Backing Up to Go Forward
- How to strum and sing guitar songs
- A Quick Guide to Musical Ornaments on the Guitar
Articles and Musings
- Harness the Power of Complementary Skills
- How to Play Classical Guitar With No Mistakes
- Ace the Tricky Spots and Polish to Perfection: Simplify
- Long-Term vs. Short-Term Guitar Projects
- How to Enjoy Constant Improvement on Classical Guitar
- Create a Before-Bed Review, and End the Day In Style
- How to Use an Ordinary Timer to Supercharge Your Classical Guitar Practice
- Learn New Music? Or Keep Practicing Your Current Piece?
- Should Classical Guitar Feel "Natural"?
- Why You Should Avoid Rest Strokes on Classical Guitar (for now)
- Problem Solving: Reverse Engineer to Polish and Clean Guitar Playing
- How to Use a Mirror in Guitar Practice for Evaluation
- Classical Guitar Visualization: What, Why and How
- Guitar Anchors: Turn Your Guitar into a "Feel-Good Button"!
- Cross the Bar Line for Better Phrasing, Better Classical Guitar Practice
- Beginner Progress: What to Look for in Early Guitar Success
- Guitar Injuries? How to Practice Guitar with a Hurt Hand
- Successful Practice Tip: End On a High Note!
- How to Fix Rhythm Problems in Classical Guitar Pieces
- Inner Game of Practice: Release Guilt and Accept Reality
- 4 Great Ways to Tune a Classical Guitar by Ear (with or without a tuner)
- How Chords and Scales are Related (How the Guitar Works!)
- How Much Liberty Should You Take with Musical Interpretation?
- Happy Holidays! Free Classical Guitar Christmas Music (notes and TABs)
- A Guide to the Fine Details: How to Mine Your Music for Gold
- 6 Tips for When You Get Tired of a Tune
- How (and Why) to Memorize Music on Classical Guitar
- Classical Guitar Technique Off-Guitar Exercises for Travel, Strength, and Stretch
- Guitar Repertoire Sets: How to Group Your Tunes for Better Listening (and Playing)
- How to Use Slow Practice For Classical Guitar
- Classical Guitar TABs: Both Terrible and Wonderful
- Practice On the Go, with Guitar Finger Games
- Short on Time? Simple Tricks to Learn Music Fast
- How to Practice Sight-Reading on Guitar
- What's the point of practicing scales on guitar?
- Should You Learn the Segovia Scales?
- 6 Ways to Avoid Guitar Finger Pain
- How to Shadow Practice on Guitar
- What to Include in Your Guitar Practice Schedule
- How to Make Your Guitar Playing Easy
- Finding More Time and Energy to Practice Guitar
- 35 Minute Guided Classical Guitar Practice
- Why You Procrastinate Practicing Scales (and how to stop)
- 3 Secrets to Getting in "The Zone": Flow States in Practice
- Have a Positive Agenda in Your Guitar Practice
- The First 4 Seconds, or How to Start a Piece
- How to Use Your Eyes to Play (and Feel) Better
- Lessons in Music Theory for Guitar (and everyone else)
- Learning Classical Guitar (when you already play some guitar)
- Living With Classical Guitar Nails
- Why (and How) You Should Learn Classical Guitar Chords
- How to Stop Shaky Hands Once and For All
- An Alternative to Music Notation Software
- How To Teach Yourself Classical Guitar (even if you live on the moon)
- Listen to RCM Bridges Guitar Series MP3s (plus download free)
- Focal Dystonia of the Hands: Info for Guitarists
- Get More Done Practicing with the Pomodoro Technique
- How Long Should I Practice Guitar Each Day?
- How to Warm Up for your Classical Guitar Practice
- 42 Questions to Blow (open) Your Musical Mind
- "Oh, My Aching Shoulder": Classical Guitar and Pain
- What could you do in the perfect practice space?
- Curiosity: The Single Most Important Practice Skill
- 50 Ways To Test Your Musical Memory
- Why Learn Classical Guitar?
- The Long Line: Phrasing, Musical Interpretation, and Playing Beautifully
On Practicing
- How to Video Yourself for Guitar Practice and Be Your Own Teacher
- Play "Naked": Leave Out the Ornaments (at first)
- Ace the Tricky Spots and Polish to Perfection: Simplify
- Long-Term vs. Short-Term Guitar Projects
- How to Enjoy Constant Improvement on Classical Guitar
- Create a Before-Bed Review, and End the Day In Style
- How to Use an Ordinary Timer to Supercharge Your Classical Guitar Practice
- Learn New Music? Or Keep Practicing Your Current Piece?
- Problem Solving: Reverse Engineer to Polish and Clean Guitar Playing
- How to Use a Mirror in Guitar Practice for Evaluation
- Classical Guitar Visualization: What, Why and How
- Quick-Prepping Technique for Scales, Speed, and Solidity
- Guitar Anchors: Turn Your Guitar into a "Feel-Good Button"!
- Cross the Bar Line for Better Phrasing, Better Classical Guitar Practice
- Beginner Progress: What to Look for in Early Guitar Success
- Guitar Injuries? How to Practice Guitar with a Hurt Hand
- Successful Practice Tip: End On a High Note!
- How to Fix Rhythm Problems in Classical Guitar Pieces
- Inner Game of Practice: Release Guilt and Accept Reality
- A Guide to the Fine Details: How to Mine Your Music for Gold
- 6 Tips for When You Get Tired of a Tune
- How (and Why) to Memorize Music on Classical Guitar
- How to Use Slow Practice For Classical Guitar
- Practice On the Go, with Guitar Finger Games
- Without a Squeak: Ace the Tricky Spots and Polish to Perfection (pt 3: The Moves and the Mouth)
- Without a Squeak: Ace the Tricky Spots and Polish to Perfection (pt 2: The One Thing)
- Without a Squeak: Ace the Tricky Spots and Polish to Perfection (pt. 1: First Things First)
- Short on Time? Simple Tricks to Learn Music Fast
- How to Practice Sight-Reading on Guitar
- 6 Ways to Avoid Guitar Finger Pain
- How to Shadow Practice on Guitar
- What to Include in Your Guitar Practice Schedule
- How to Make Your Guitar Playing Easy
- Finding More Time and Energy to Practice Guitar
- QuickStart Guide to Practicing Scales on the Classical Guitar
- 35 Minute Guided Classical Guitar Practice
- Have a Positive Agenda in Your Guitar Practice
- How to Maintain Classical Guitar Repertoire
- Guitar Practice Check-In: The Painless Way to Fast Forward Your Guitar Practice
- How to Stop Shaky Hands Once and For All
- Are You Practicing, or Exercising? The Truth Will Set You Free!
- Spanish Dance for Classical Guitar (full lesson plus bonuses)
- How To Teach Yourself Classical Guitar (even if you live on the moon)
- How to Learn Classical Guitar Pieces
- Sign up for the 5 Ingredients of Great Practice
- Be a better classical guitarist by harnessing the power of simplicity
- Get More Done Practicing with the Pomodoro Technique
- But I don't FEEL Like Practicing Guitar Today!
- Learn Classical Guitar Pieces Faster with this Secret Code
- How Long Should I Practice Guitar Each Day?
- Bring Your Playing To the Next Level with Exaggeration
- How to Practice Guitar with the Lilypad Technique
- How to Warm Up for your Classical Guitar Practice
- 7 Steps to Learning Any Piece Quickly and Easily (video series)
- 42 Questions to Blow (open) Your Musical Mind
- "Oh, My Aching Shoulder": Classical Guitar and Pain
- What could you do in the perfect practice space?
- Curiosity: The Single Most Important Practice Skill
- Slurs: The Classical Guitar Equivalent to 6-Pack Abs
- 50 Ways To Test Your Musical Memory
- Backing Up to Go Forward
- Fly fishing, Musical tension, and Autopilot
Full Lessons on Pieces
- Andantino by Joseph Kuffner (Easy Classical Guitar)
- Sor Classical Guitar Piece: "Study in C" (Great for beginners, memory)
- "Allegro" by Mauro Giuliani: Full Lesson (free pdf)
- Spanish Dance for Classical Guitar (full lesson plus bonuses)
- How to Learn Classical Guitar Pieces
- Bach Bourree for Guitar: Full Video Lesson
- Mertz Guitar Piece: Maestoso (full lesson, with pdfs)
- Full Lesson on Fernando Sor Guitar Moderato (op.35, no.2)
- Full Lesson on Dionisio Aguado Guitar Piece: Moderato
- Full Lesson on Carulli Waltz in C (op.121 no.1) for classical guitar
- Full Lesson on the Carulli Andante, op. 241 no. 5 for Classical Guitar
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