Discover many tips & recommendations here to learn how to play the guitar, practise, and improve your skills on the instrument. You will find a selection of the most popular methods, expert tips, and of course, recommendations from our wide range of guitar sheet music and guitar method books:
One of the most popular textbooks for children and beginners is the guitar school by Tatiana Stachak. For teenagers and adults, Fundamentals of Guitar goes deeper and is aimed towards older people.
A classic among guitar etudes is 25 Etudes by Matteo Carcassi. If you are interested in specific styles, these other books will help you get into Gypsy Jazz, Fingerstyle and Flamenco, respectively.
In a class of its own: Tatiana Stachak's innovative teaching method, “First Class Guitar”, has many followers worldwide. The focus of the music educator, composer, and guitarist is on the joy of making music. Through early duet play with the teacher, initial success quickly occurs, and motivation is maintained. In the interview, Tatiana Stachak provides insights into her work.
read moreThe guitarist Marc Le Gars is known especially in France for his compositions for solo guitar and chamber music. Over the years, he has published dozens of sheet music from which is readily selected for guitar examinations and competitions. In this video interview, he talks about his career and his music.
read more"The learning curve for guitar is extremely steep and therefore usually very motivating." Guitarist Adrian Hommel answers our musical questionnaire to make it easier for you to decide on a new instrument.
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