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THE BEGINNER’S HUB

Small steps.
Real music.

You don’t need to know everything to begin.
Pick up your guitar and start with one lesson.

GET TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT

What is classical guitar?

Classical guitar is a way of making music with a nylon-string guitar, usually plucking with the fingers. You can bring melody, bass and harmony together on one instrument—from a simple tune to a richly layered piece.

It is as much about listening, expression and curiosity as it is about playing the right notes.

YOU CAN BE A CREATOR, TOO

Why try composing?

Writing even a few bars helps you connect the sounds you hear with the notes you play. You can explore rhythm, melody and harmony through your own decisions—and bring that understanding back to the pieces you learn.

Try your first composition lesson ↗

01 / Level 1 · Sight Reading Made Simple

Read a little. Play a little.

Beginner’s guide to sight reading

Try this after the lesson

After watching, choose a short passage. Keep a steady pulse and keep going rather than stopping at every mistake.

Watch on YouTube ↗

PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Get familiar with reading notes.

Practise identifying notes on the staff with this exercise from teoría.

Open the exercise on teoría ↗

02 / Level 2 · Foundation Composing

Hear how chords connect.

Beginner’s guide to chords

Try this after the lesson

Choose two chords. Play them slowly, then reverse their order. Listen for how the musical feeling changes.

Watch on YouTube ↗

03 / Level 1 · Supercharge Your Practice

Make your practice count.

Beginner’s guide to practicing

Try this after the lesson

Choose one small goal for today. Work on a short passage and finish by noting one improvement and your next step.

Watch on YouTube ↗

04 / Music analysis

Understand the notes you play.

Beginner’s guide to analysis: Adelita by Tárrega

Try this after the lesson

Listen for a change in mood. Follow Daniel’s analysis and notice how harmony helps you decide how to play a phrase.

Watch on YouTube ↗

YOUR NEXT MUSICAL CHAPTER

Start with a little curiosity.

Choose something you want to explore. Make music today.

Find your starting point