Baltimore International Guitar Competition opens applications

Sat, 10/05/2019 - 4:17pm
Written by PatriciaB

The Baltimore International Guitar Competition opens applications!

If you're interested in challenging yourself, this may be the perfect guitar competition.  1st place: $35,000!

How to Practice Guitar: The Ultimate 7 Step Guide

Mon, 11/06/2017 - 11:59am
Written by ArtistWorks

 

How To Practice Guitar: The Ultimate 7 Step Guide

Taking up the study of classical guitar (or guitar of any kind!) can seem daunting, but with the proper practice methods you can achieve high levels of proficiency in less time than you might think.

Read on to learn how to devise an effective practice regimen to hone your skills on the classical guitar.

New Feature: Quiz Your Classical Guitar Knowledge

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 2:55pm
Written by ArtistWorks

classical guitar quizzes

Good News: We just launched a new feature around here, Quizzes! These are going to test your knowledge about what's in the lessons, so if you've been spending a lot of time in the Learn channel you already have a huge advantage. You'll find multiple choice, True/False, questions with images and some audio questions too. So grab your guitar and get started!

There are two ways to access the self-assessment Quizzes:

1. From the lesson lists in the Learn channel, if there's a Quiz you'll see it appear at the bottom of the list. Just click on it to get started. 

2. Click on the "Quizzes" button from Learn area on the Lessons & Video Exchanges menu page. Click on it to open up the Quiz Progress Board.

 

classical guitar quizzes

Our goal with these optional quizzes is to help you self-assess your music and playing knowledge. You'll get a badge for successfully completing each quizz. Best of luck to you! 

What Makes Classical Guitar So Classic?

Fri, 07/21/2017 - 4:26pm
Written by ArtistWorks

classical guitar players

One of the most intriguing aspects about classical guitar is that the style remains timeless. The great guitarists of the past continue to influence other musicians, artists, and beyond. That's one of the amazing things about music - it's a universal language that can cross cultures and bring people together. Studying the masters from the past can be such a rewarding experience; it serves as a bond, connecting you to the different players throughout time. 

Here's a brief look at four classical guitar players who are definitely worth studying.