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Beginner Classical Guitar Lessons

So you want to learn classical guitar. You have come to the right place. Whether you are picking up the instrument for the first time or coming back to it after years away, these free lessons will help you start well, and there is no rush. Take it one small step at a time.

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Your First Lessons

What is classical guitar? Lesson & PlaylistWhat Is Classical Guitar?A clear introduction to the instrument and how it differs from other kinds of guitar.Read the lesson How to tune a classical guitar Video & PDFHow to Tune Your GuitarOne of the first skills to master. Learn to tune by ear and keep your guitar sounding its best.Read the lesson Footstool vs guitar support Video & ExamplesFootstool or Support?How to hold the guitar comfortably, and why I usually recommend a support over a footstool.Read the lesson How to buy your first classical guitar Buying GuideBuy Your First GuitarWhat to look for in your first classical guitar, at every budget, so you start on the right instrument.Read the lesson

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Mindset & Learning

The Cornerstone Method for Classical Guitar Grade 1

Ready for a Real Beginning?

Free lessons are a wonderful start, but they are scattered by nature. The Cornerstone Method gathers everything a beginner needs into one clear, progressive book: how to read music, solid technique, and lovely pieces to play, in the right order.

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Learn with a Clear Path

If you struggle with overwhelm and never quite knowing what to practise next, that is exactly what the CGC Academy is built to solve. You get a single structured curriculum from absolute beginner to advanced, taught by me, with feedback and a friendly community of fellow guitarists beside you.

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From Our Members

You Are in Good Company

"The lessons are organised in a concise and easy-to-follow way, so I don't feel overwhelmed. The teachers are knowledgeable and patient, and the community is supportive and friendly. I'm learning a lot and having a blast."

Erica G., member of 4 years

"If you are someone with limited and unpredictable time, CGC's combination of well structured curriculum, always-on availability, and skilled, personable instructors provides an ideal stairway to classical guitar heaven."

Mark C., member of 5 years

"Years of self-help books and online tutorials had left me frustrated. When I found the CGC Academy with its structured grades 1 to 8 curriculum and a global community, I knew I'd found a home. My playing is at a level I never thought possible."

Mark, member of 7 years