A curated directory for classical guitarists
Classical Guitar Resources Worldwide
864 resources in 46 categories. Instruction, books, sheet music, recording, gear, health, competitions and where to study. Each link checked by hand, with my own notes.
Classical Guitar Resources Worldwide
I created this directory because the ones I found were often too limited, outdated, or primarily designed to promote affiliate links. I personally checked every link in this directory. Where I have used something myself, I say so. Where I have doubts, I say that too. Pick a category, or search.
Learning
Online Classical Guitar Instruction
Play It Like a Pro comprehensive instructional packages for select pieces. Vault of 200+ technique tips with video demonstrations. No step-by-step curriculum. Best for intermediate and advanced players.
Take lessons from one of three excellent Shearer-school teachers. Excellent for students of all levels.
Paid, with video exchange. Jason Vieaux has created a video library that includes hundreds of classical guitar lessons. Students have unlimited access to all these online guitar lessons plus other study materials. Students can submit a video for review using the ArtistWorks Video Exchange® learning platform. Jason Vieaux reviews each submission and records a video response with tips on how to progress. Good for intermediate and advanced players.
(Simon Powis) Offers “a structured, step-by-step curriculum that covers everything from technique and reading to repertoire and ensemble playing, taught by real musicians, in the company of a warm community of guitarists from around the world.” Academy, free course, books, coaching, podcast, summer school. Excellent for beginners and intermediate players.
(Allen Mathews) Free tutorials, 1000+ free scores with tab, free trial lessons, guided courses, and a structured program (The Woodshed®). Live Q&A sessions 7 times per month. Expert teachers review your playing via video. Excellent for beginners and intermediate players.
(Tavi Jinariu) large library of paid piece-by-piece video lessons, graded. Good teachers, best for intermediate and advanced players.
Live in-person or online lessons with excellent teachers. Best for intermediate and advanced students.
(Leo Garcia) Free articles, interviews, lessons. Includes a paid Complete Technique for Classical Guitar course and other courses, numerous well-written articles on classical guitar technique, and editions of select pieces. Best for intermediate and advanced players.
(Bradford Werner) classical guitar lessons, Werner’s method books, sheet music with videos, and articles. It has a structured curriculum, strong community, and feedback sections. Excellent for beginners and intermediate players.
Paid artist-led video lessons. A “collection of in-depth courses taught by GRAMMY winners, Juilliard professors, and world-renowned performers, covering everything from timeless repertoire to advanced technique.” Take part in community events and get personalized feedback on your playing. The quality of teaching varies widely with the artist/teacher. Good for intermediate and advanced players.
Teachers and Pedagogy
Teacher directories
Not comprehensive.
Not comprehensive.
Online lesson marketplace.
Only includes teachers who are members of the Music Teachers National Association.
Curriculum
(Austin Classical Guitar) Classroom guitar curriculum from Austin Classical Guitar.
Classroom guitar and children’s programs
Kithara Project is a collective of internationally renowned classical guitarists dedicated to enriching the lives of young people worldwide through the classical guitar. Kithara Project runs several community-based guitar education programs: one at a community center serving a low-income housing development near Boston, another in a self-governing community in southeast Mexico City, a third at an elementary school in Albuquerque’s South Valley, a fourth at a middle school in Detroit, and its newest program in Providence, Rhode Island.
Multi-year classroom curriculum, adaptive and multilingual. Tucson, Arizona USA
Classical Guitar Technique: Websites and Books
Websites
Over 200 comprehensive, detailed articles on every aspect of classical guitar technique with video demonstrations.
Christopher Davis founded ClassicalGuitar.org in 2008. He holds a Masters degree in guitar performance. His site has lots of articles on technique and other useful topics.
(Leo Garcia) Numerous short articles on classical guitar technique. Best for intermediate and advanced players.
Exercises, scales, and arpeggios.
Douglas Niedt’s AI Wizards
Get technique answers from an AI chatbot trained on my technique tips.
The Wizard tells you exactly what is wrong with your barre chord and how to fix it.
Perfect your tremolo.
Books on classical guitar technique (modern)
(Boosey & Hawkes) Cuaderno No. 1: Diatonic Scales. Cuaderno No 2: Right Hand Technique (Arpeggios and various exercises). Cuaderno No 3: Left Hand Technique (Moving of the left hand along the diapason). Cuaderno No 4: Left Hand Technique (Conclusion). The real-life application of the principles from the Carlevaro School of Guitar: Exposition of Instrument Theory.
- Abel Carlevaro — School of Guitar: Exposition of Instrumental Theory
(Boosey & Hawkes, 1984). Out of print and no used copies to be found. The Serie Didáctica cuadernos below are the in-print practical application of the same ideas. Focuses on the physical side of performing and is one of the most insightful books on guitar playing ever written. Presents views of technique outside of the Segovia/Tárrega schools. Mostly theoretical, with numerous pictures and diagrams. Highly recommended for teachers and players interested in technique outside the Segovia school.
(Mel Bay) This comprehensive, illustrated text offers an in-depth look at the mechanics and musical thought process of teaching the classical guitar the "why" rather than the "how" the classical guitarist does things a certain way.
Charles Duncan deserves to be remembered as one of the important American classical-guitar pedagogues of the late 20th century. Not a "method" in the traditional sense, this book explains what happens in the finest classical guitar playing and what, in turn, the student can do to mold his or her playing to that ideal. Based on the Segovia school, it is an analytical investigation of physical technique. It discusses concepts such as muscle function, leverage, finger preparation, rotation, anticipation, relaxation, resistance, velocity, tone color, articulation, and expressive nuance. Highly recommended for intermediate and advanced players and an essential book for a university guitar pedagogy course.
This book assumes a modest music reading ability and some familiarity with basic classical guitar technique. A comprehensive exploration of the requirements for developing effortless and musically sensitive guitar technique.
(Oxford UP) Also under Health. Playing with Ease is a book about ergonomic technique for the guitar, as well as other instruments. David Leisner offers an introduction to the basic anatomy of movement, advice on relieving unnecessary tension, pioneering ideas about engaging large muscles, and tips for practicing and concert preparation.
(Chanterelle / Schott; also via Mel Bay) Written by one of the world’s leading classical guitarists, this book helps students develop the physical and mental skills necessary for mastery of the instrument. Rather than relying on mechanical repetition, it teaches students to analyze and overcome technical difficulties intelligently, developing the reflexes and techniques needed for effortless playing. The ultimate goal is to free the guitarist from conscious concern with physical technique so that playing becomes natural, intuitive, and musically creative.
The book is in three sections. The Prerequisites and Basics section gives detailed tips for effective, systematic practice and how to move when playing. The second, practical part contains many technique exercises (arpeggios, scale exercises, hammer-ons and pull-offs with the left hand, tremolo, flamenco techniques, speed training, vibrato techniques, and dynamic exercises. The third section covers fingering techniques, memory training, and comprehensive daily practice plans. Highly recommended for students of all levels.
(Bold Strummer) The Natural Classical Guitar presents a holistic approach with 10 principles that will help you develop yourself as well as your playing. The basic principle is to let nature support you in every way so that your playing is as effortless as possible. Related principles show how to practice and perform better by settling your mind, relaxing your body, balancing relaxation and activity, and using your mind to guide your fingers. Excellent book, good information, recommended.
A revised and expanded edition of Pepe Romero's Guitar Style and Technique (1982), which had been out of print for some time. New features include sections on tremolo, flamenco, concert performance, additional finger gymnastics, and a Romero photo album. It contains all of the music from the earlier version and several new pieces, all newly engraved.
(Mel Bay) “Ricardo Iznaola’s Kitharologus is an essential technical workout manual designed to elevate any guitarist's skill to a virtuosic level through structured, progressive routines. Suitable for all levels from novice to expert, this comprehensive manual focuses on mastering fundamental techniques. It is highly recommended for serious players aiming to maximize their technical proficiency.”
A concise booklet that presents a complete practice methodology for guitarists. Topics include inner and outer poise, issues affecting practice, visualization, and more.
A must-have technique handbook for all classical guitarists. Scott Tennant's encouraging style, sense of humor, and unique approach to technical training have earned Pumping Nylon devotees worldwide. At the heart of it all is the famous Daily Warm-Up Routine," which includes 11 clever, helpful exercises to get both hands in shape and ready to play while improving your technical skills. Highly recommended.
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Classical Guitar Method Books, Modern and Historical
Modern
A comprehensive collection of publications and resources from the Aaron Shearer school.
A supplement to the original Shearer Classic Guitar Technique method books.
This text covers four topics fundamental in the study of music theory: scales, intervals, key signatures, and an introduction to chords. It explains the tonal materials that make up music. The student is assumed to know the names of all notes on the six strings of the guitar through the first four frets and the corresponding notes on the G (treble) clef.
One of the most popular and earliest modern classical guitar methods ever written. A basic and orderly presentation of the necessary information and exercises essential to beginning guitar instruction. This book is a classic in American classical guitar pedagogy. It can be rather dry for many students. For best results, supplement it with more interesting repertoire and exercises from other books.
Aaron Shearer's Classic Guitar Technique has long been the core method used by generations of classical guitarists. This is the third edition and first major revision of Volume 1 of this benchmark work. Completely re-edited and updated in collaboration with Thomas Kikta (one of Aaron's former students and head of Duquesne University's Classical Guitar Department), the third edition maintains the character and appeal of the original book while offering new critical insights into core techniques not addressed in previous editions.
The follow-up to the original volume 1.
Mr. Shearer adheres to the following concepts: 1) How and what students practice is as important as how much they practice. 2) Give information only when it is immediately useful. 3) Start with the easiest skills. 4) Approach challenging skills gradually. Part One focuses on technical development and explains the most efficient approach to study and practice. Part Two complements Part One; it presents the elements of music and procedures for developing the ability to sight-read and memorize music. It also introduces the visualization concept. Part Three teaches the student to form clear and accurate concepts of musical expression. It also teaches the guitarist how to perform in public with accuracy and confidence.
Free PDF + videos. Free PDF Download (102 pages) and video lessons. Video lessons and helpful articles are an essential part of using the method book. Includes additional tips and lessons at the bottom of the webpage. By Bradford Werner of the website, This Is Classical Guitar. Thorough and well-done.
(Hal Leonard) This comprehensive composite edition brings together Books 1, 2, and 3 into a single, convenient volume an all-in-one method designed for private study, classroom use, or self-instruction. The progressive course takes you step by step through essential skills, rich repertoire, and expressive artistry. Book 1: Fundamental techniques, rest stroke/free stroke, open chords, music reading, open-position melodies, duets, and first solos * Book 2: Developing right- and left-hand technique, chord/scale studies, accompaniment styles, ornamentation, and more complex repertoire * Book 3: Advanced techniques, dynamic preparation, tremolo, harmonics, barre chords, challenging exercises, solos, and duets Companion Audio Included Use the unique code on page 1 of this book or stream or download over 100 professional recordings of exercises, solos, and accompaniments for duets perfect for developing tone, timing, and musical expression.
(Oxford UP) Rather than shepherd each student down the same path, the book allows students to approach their training through a flexible, personal curriculum based on their weaknesses and strengths. The work is organized into eleven main sections by technique, e.g., scales, arpeggios, and slurs, with brief commentary. The pieces in each section progress by degree of difficulty, but material within the sections can be studied concurrently according to one’s strengths and weaknesses, interests, and advice from a teacher. In this regard, it is the antithesis of a typical method book or graded repertoire series.
(Hal Leonard) This instructional volume features over 50 classical pieces, 26 technical exercises, and 14 duets for student-teacher practice. Each lesson is clearly explained with photos and diagrams to ensure proper posture, hand positioning, and tone production. Students will also learn note reading, rhythm, and essential music theory through step-by-step tutorials. Unlike many guitar methods, Parkening’s books favors using actual good-sounding pieces rather than exercises. But even the exercises sound good. However, it moves too fast for many beginners so for best results, supplement it with material from other sources.
(Hal Leonard) This method builds upon the foundational skills from Volume 1, introducing upper-position notes, tremolo, harmonics, vibrato, pizzicato, slurs, and stylistic interpretation. With a focus on tone production and precision, this book provides structured lessons designed to refine technique and elevate musical expression. The book applies advanced techniques through a collection of 32 pieces edited by Christopher Parkening. This repertoire includes works by renowned composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, John Dowland, Fernando Sor, and Francisco Tárrega.
Since 1968, a widely used classical guitar method for beginners and advancing players. Through step-by-step instruction, illustrations, and more than 200 exercises and repertoire selections, it develops essential skills from playing simple melodies to performing solo classical guitar music. It is one of the earliest modern guitar methods and served thousands of students well, but its pedagogical approach is very outdated.
Building on the foundation of Volume 1, this edition is designed for the intermediate guitarist who is ready to refine technique, expand musical vocabulary, and develop confident performance skills.
(Paul Henry) Develops essential classical guitar technique, music reading, and repertoire skills. It covers free and rest strokes, sight-reading, rhythm and key signatures, and harmonized melodies, with music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Carcassi, Tárrega, and others. Online audio recordings of every exercise and piece allow students to adjust tempos, loop passages, and practice independently.
(Paul Henry This intermediate classical guitar method introduces more advanced techniques, including dynamics, damping, shifting, vibrato, barres, harmonics, ornaments, counterpoint, and two-octave scales. Progressive exercises and music by master composers help students refine technique and prepare for more advanced repertoire and solo performance. More than 50 interactive audio tracks provide demonstrations and play-along practice with adjustable tempo, looping, key, and stereo controls.
(Mel Bay) This book, which includes the first three volumes of the original six-volume series, is an introduction to classical guitar playing as well as to Latin American guitar music. Text written in English and Spanish with French and German translations in an appendix at the back of the book. Sagreras uses a different pedagogical approach from most modern guitar methods. Book 1 is not for absolute beginners. Try other guitar methods to get started and then circle back to Sagreras later.
(Mel Bay) This edition brings together under one cover Lesson Books Four, Five, and Six as well as Sagreras's Advanced Technique volume. The studies in each book are carefully fingered and graded. Some of the later studies are appropriate as concert repertoire. Sagreras uses a different pedagogical approach from most modern guitar methods.
Graded repertoire and etudes, Prep–Level 10. From the RCM website: “Drawing upon its reputation of excellence, the fifth edition of The Royal Conservatory’s acclaimed Classical Guitar Series 2018 Edition presents a fresh and exciting selection of material to engage classical guitar students at all levels. Each progressive Repertoire and Etudes book explores a wide range of historical periods and styles, featuring pieces compiled from more than 500 years’ worth of guitar and other plucked-string music. With this series, teachers and students will embark on an innovative learning path designed to foster well-rounded musical development and an enduring passion for their instrument. The Classical Guitar Series Complete Set is a one-of-a-kind set, including carefully chosen repertoire and etudes that introduce students to classic favorites and new, exploratory pieces. Featuring updated repertoire from modern composers and an increased presence of South American music, this progressive series provides an excellent balance of styles suitable for students of all ages and learning styles.” Each book/level is also available for purchase separately.
From Scott Tennant---the best-selling author of Pumping Nylon---this fun and friendly method starts at the very beginning, teaching the anatomy of a guitar, how to choose and maintain your instrument, proper seating position, how to hold the guitar, and efficient hand positions and techniques. The step-by-step approach continues with lessons on how to read music, right- and left-hand basics, notes on the fretboard, accidentals, and the chromatic scale.
Book 2 continues where Book 1 leaves off by introducing more essential classical guitar techniques such as the rest stroke, block chords, and how to shape and use the right-hand fingernails. Lots of helpful photographs, drawings, and personal tips from Tennant.
Book 3 offers a step-by-step approach for learning how to play new techniques such as barres, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and grace notes, and how to play in different positions on the fingerboard. The book includes pieces by Bach, Sor, Giuliani, Carulli, and Carcassi, plus many helpful photographs and drawings.
The Cornerstone Method is written for complete beginners and provides a clear, progressive set of materials to guide the beginner through their first, foundational steps. Those returning to the guitar may also find they can build stronger foundations and playing habits that fill any gaps in their musical path. While self-learners can use the book, it is intended to be used with a teacher. In fact, the book was created first and foremost for students at Classical Guitar Corner Academy. All of the materials at CGC Academy interlink with this book through technique lessons, repertoire study guides, duets, practice routines, theory courses, backing tracks, and demonstration videos. Written by Simon Powis of the Classical Guitar Corner website.
(Alfred) The Suzuki Guitar School collection provides sequential guitar method books designed for beginning and developing guitarists working with private instructors. This proven approach uses carefully graded repertoire and progressive technique building across multiple volumes, with student books by Seth Himmelhoch and other experienced guitar educators. You'll find both solo guitar parts and accompanying materials, many available with online audio or CD support to aid practice and ear training. For beginning guitarists ages 5 and up starting formal study. This specialized curriculum is for young students and requires active parent involvement, with lessons preferably from a Suzuki-certified instructor.
Historical (public domain — link IMSLP; modern translations from Tecla)
The original Spanish edition, on IMSLP. Modern English edition at Strings By Mail. First published in Spanish as the Nuevo Método para Guitarra in Madrid in 1843, is an epoch-making work in the history of the guitar and for more than a century was the most famous of all methods for the guitar. Most of the technical issues which concern modern players are set out and discussed: correct hand positions, angles of the fingers, ornamentation, special effects, and the magical sound of the guitar, its very special tone quality and how to produce it. The English edition is a translation of the 1843 edition. It includes a full introduction by Brian Jeffery with a detailed bibliographical study of the many different original editions of Aguado’s method.
Volumes 1–3 are available in English from Strings By Mail. Volume 4: Spanish edition on Amazon (no English edition of Volume 4 exists). Based on the principles of the technique of Francisco Tárrega, this work has held a major place in guitar pedagogy since it was first published in 1934. Many subsequent guitar methods have drawn inspiration from it. However, the lack of an English-language version has prevented many English-speaking guitarists from gaining a clear understanding of Pujol’s teachings. It is an important pedagogical landmark in the teaching of all facets of guitar technique, guitar musicianship, and guitar artistry. Volume 3 has some killer (but very beneficial) left-hand exercises that the Romeros have adapted into their teaching. Be careful, though; don’t over-practice them and hurt your hand.
Several editions in various languages. Also on IMSLP: École de guitare, Op. 241. Mainly of historical interest, but contains dozens of exercises to supplement a student’s journey.
This is a complete facsimile reprint of the 1832 English translation which was originally published in French in Paris in 1830, and was translated into English and published in English in London in 1832. It is interesting in its own right and an important historical text. It is heavy on text and primarily of interest to teachers and specialists in 19th-century guitar technique.
The IMSLP page lists several editions: German-French, English, English-French, and the English-French edition “revised and enlarged” by Walter Jacobs. I used this method (along with several others) starting at the age of 10 with Fred Haeffner, a teacher in St. Louis who had studied with George Krick. I got a little bored with the music, but now I appreciate how important it was to my fingerboard knowledge and sight-reading. It is organized by presenting each key with its scales, typical chord progressions, and pieces using those chords and progressions. It covers ornamentation, intervals, and playing in all positions of the fretboard.
Original editions in Italian, French, and German, on IMSLP. It is in four parts. Outstanding English edition by Brian Jeffery at Tecla (digital download): a modern urtext re-engraved edition of Giuliani’s celebrated “tutor” for the guitar, which he himself called “Studio op. 1”. Includes all four parts: Part One, for the right hand (the famous “120 Arpeggios”); Part Two, for the left hand (intervals); Part Three, ornaments etc.; Part Four, twelve progressive lessons. At the end of the file, after the music, are Jeffery’s interesting notes on Giuliani’s fingering and use of dynamics.
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Practicing, Memorization and Performing
Also: douglasniedt.com/steppractice.html & douglasniedt.com/reflexpracticescales.html
Very good collection of articles on the psychology of musical performance and practicing.
(Routledge)
Book: The Musician's Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness. Veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein draws on the latest research and his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Written in a conversational style, the text articulates landmark strategies that equip readers to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists. His blog covers practice, performance, wellness, careers, and more.
Neuroscience of practice. Book: Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing. Highly recommended for all musicians. Douglas Niedt uses many of her ideas about efficient practice in his technique tips and on his online metronome.
Blog, podcast, and courses on how to practice and how to perform under pressure. His free blog has 600+ research-based tips on practicing and performing. Highly recommended.
Books
Dr. Greene passed away in 2024, but his books on performing under pressure remain available.
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Sight-Reading, the Fretboard and Note-Reading
A free course and introduction to music notation with ten browser-based trainers that teach guitarists to recognize the notes on, above, and below the musical staff — it works in any browser on your computer, iPad, tablet, or phone.
A free fretboard-training course with 32 browser-based trainers that teach serious guitarists the notes' locations on the fretboard and what they look like on the musical staff — organized by fret, position, string, range, and unisons and octaves, for desktops, laptops, iPads, and tablets.
Multi-level, designed specifically for guitarists. Currently a beta or demo version.
Generated exercises; has guitar. Subscription.
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Ear Training
The ultimate app for ear training, sight-singing, and rhythm training. Complete ear training course for comprehensive study. Must download the app (free). Pay for a subscription for full access. The free version will keep you busy for a long time.
Fantastic collection of games for ear training and theory. Highly recommended.
Another outstanding collection.
Music Theory
The basics of music theory, with drills. See also the Ultimate Note Recognition Trainer: Also: douglasniedt.com/ultimate-note-recognition-train
The app shows several fingerings for any chord in various positions of the fretboard. Click the “Info” symbol and it shows the chord’s name, notational symbols, steps of the scale it is built on, and the notes that comprise the chord. The app is well-designed and easy to use. Recommended.
Outstanding explanations and drills to help you learn about music theory. Highly recommended.
An online course.
Coursera and other online learning sites also offer paid music-theory courses if you want something more structured.
College, University, and Conservatory Classical Guitar Programs
Classical Guitar Degree Programs in the United States
US schools where classical guitar is a degree principal, by state, with current faculty. Built from the NASM directory and each school’s own pages.
Classical Guitar Programs Outside the United States
Conservatories and universities by country: Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, Asia and Latin America, with current faculty and the language of instruction.
Competitions, Scholarships, and Careers
Competitions, Festivals and Summer Programs
A listing of festivals and competitions around the world.
Network of European festivals.
Deadlines and repertoire requirements. Good directory. Guitar Events is an independently curated directory of the classical-guitar world's competitions, festivals and summer courses. Every listing comes from the organizer's official site and refreshes automatically, so deadlines, prize money, entry fees, age limits, and repertoire requirements appear in one consistent format instead of across twenty different organizer websites.
Promotes festivals, concert series, workshops, outreach, summer schools and community outreach. Also focuses on creating new music, advancing the opportunities available for new players, and developing audiences for guitar music throughout the UK, especially in the North East.
Young-artist programs
The Classical Guitar Corner Summer School is an annual in-person event catering to the adult amateur that brings together the Classical Guitar Corner Community for a week of concerts, ensemble playing, lessons, workshops, performances, and socializing.
The forum runs its own online competition.
YCA invests in its artists by providing them with the performance opportunities, tools and infrastructure to take their careers to the highest level. Through a transformative and holistic three-year program, YCA propels musicians to new levels of artistic growth, offering a wealth of resources including comprehensive artist management, concert engagements at top venues around the globe, and YCA-presented debut recitals in New York City and Washington, DC. YCA connects its artists to a far-reaching network, opening doors and fostering key relationships that fundamentally change the trajectory of their careers.
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Scholarships, Mentorships and Grants
and Also: foundation.daddario.com
Helps individual artists and arts organizations at every level of the cultural ecosystem, in every creative medium by providing fundraising tools, educational resources, and personalized support.
Careers, Business, Copyright and Distribution
Ari’s Take is a music business education and artist advocacy company focusing on empowering musicians to have successful careers in the new music business.
Performing rights and licensing.
Career coaching
Performing rights and licensing
Very helpful information about copyright.
Creative Commons is the nonprofit organization behind the world’s most widely used open licenses and the leading tools for sharing in the public domain. Creative Commons helps build and sustain a thriving commons of shared knowledge and culture so that it can power human creativity, equity, and innovation.
Career coaching
Mechanical licenses for covers. Get the permission you need to use any song in your creative work.Protect your original works and earn from your music.
Administers blanket mechanical licenses for eligible streaming and download services in the United States, collecting royalties due under those licenses and paying self-administered songwriters, composers, and lyricists; music publishers and administrators; and collective management organizations (CMOs).
Digital royalties payments management and licensing.
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Musicians’ Health and Well-being
Musicians’ Relief Organizations
Help Musicians is a charity for professional musicians of all genres, both in work and in retirement. They help in times of crisis and opportunity, giving people the support they need at crucial stages that can make or break their careers.
MusiCares is music's largest provider of financial assistance and preventive services, offering trusted support for basic living needs, health care, mental health, addiction recovery, and disaster relief to everyone working in music.
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems.
Health Resources for Guitarists
Organizations
American Society for the Alexander Technique is a resource for the public to find a certified teacher and to access information about the Alexander Technique and its many benefits.
BAPAM (the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine) is the UK’s medical charity for the performing arts. They are a doctor-led organization, bringing together health experts and the creative industry to support everyone in the performing arts. They have outstanding resources.
The Association for Body Mapping Education is a not-for-profit organization of musicians teaching the power of intentional movement to prevent and eliminate performance-related injuries through self-awareness, practical anatomy, and efficient and dynamic movement. Licensed Body Mapping Educators teach the art of movement.
The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living the life they want. You can increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement.
The mission of Hearing Health Foundation (HHF) is to prevent and cure hearing loss and tinnitus through groundbreaking research and to promote hearing health.
(Help Musicians) Focuses on mental health. Excellent information and support.
Advice to help musicians to look after their mental health and wellbeing. They work with specialist organizations that provide professional mental health support.
Performing Arts Medicine Association PAMA is an organization comprised of dedicated medical professionals, artists, educators, and administrators with the common goal of improving the health care of the performing artist. The Performing Arts Medicine Association was founded in 1989. Members join from around the world.
The PAMA Learning Hub is the educational home of the Performing Arts Medicine Association — bringing together the knowledge, tools, and community to support performing artists at every stage of their career. The Learning Hub brings that expertise into a dedicated online environment — curated, credible, and centered on the health and sustainability of performing artists.
The UK resource for information abot the Alexander Technique.
Focal dystonia
Outstanding resources and help for those with focal dystonia.
Specialist in treating focal dystonia. Since 1996, Dr. Farias has focused on understanding dystonia and exploring how movement and neuroplasticity can contribute to functional recovery.
Books
Playing with Ease is a book about ergonomic technique for the guitar, as well as other instruments. David Leisner offers an introduction to the basic anatomy of movement, advice on relieving unnecessary tension, pioneering ideas about engaging large muscles, and tips for practicing and concert preparation.
Douglas Niedt’s Guides
Hearing Protection
Specialized hearing protection for musicians in noisy environments. Etymotic (meaning: true to the ear) is an engineering-driven research, development, and manufacturing company. Etymotic was founded to design research instruments that accurately detect and assess hearing loss. Etymotic's products are used by university researchers, hearing practitioners, hearing-impaired consumers, professional and amateur musicians, and others who demand superior sound quality.
Music Resources for Disabled, Blind, and Partially Sighted Musicians
Drake Music is a leader in music, disability, and technology. A disabled-led organization that works with Disabled people of all ages, from schoolchildren having their first instrumental lessons to professional Disabled musicians. England
Braille and audio classical guitar curriculum (Austin Classical Guitar + Texas School for the Blind).
Adapted instruments by impairment.
Accessible instruments, assistive technologies, and adaptive equipment available to support disabled musicians of all ages. It highlights a range of options, from modified acoustic instruments to digital tools and inclusive accessories, and explains where to find them. England
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Sheet Music
Sheet Music Retailers and Publishers
Scholarly editions of early music. Highly recommended for the early music specialist.
Thin on classical guitar.
UK; ships worldwide.
Publishers with their own online stores
Fascinating collections and editions not found elsewhere.
now distributed by Theodore Presser:
Many unusual offerings, but shipping costs to the US are very high.
Free Scores and Digital Archives
(Stockholm) The Boije Collection is a famous, free online archive of over 1,600 historical classical guitar scores collected by Carl Oscar Boije af Gennäs (1849–1923), a Swedish insurance clerk and amateur guitarist. Nearly 1,000 printed 19th-century works, handwritten manuscripts, solo pieces, duets, and rare autograph scores (including works by Johann Kaspar Mertz). Fully digitized into free PDF files and indexed alphabetically by composer name.
and The International Guitar Research Archives scores database features over one thousand public domain works from composers and arrangers across the globe. In addition to the diverse array of guitar compositions and method books spanning centuries, the database contains works for other plucked strings such as banjo, mandolin and ukelele. Scores are presented in the PDF format. Also: digital-collections.csun.edu/digital/collection/
Large member library of public-domain editions (free registration).
Early editions of selected works.
Some useful information, but many of the links are dead.
The Guitar School offers a comprehensive collection of 3723 pages of sheet music for guitar students, featuring works by 160 distinct authors. The material has been carefully collected and typeset by Eythor Thorlaksson and Sveinn Eythorsson. The library is organized into grades and clear categories, including Methods, Studies, Collections, Solo works, Duos, Trios, and Quartets, making it easy to find suitable repertoire for every level. In some cases, audio and video recordings are provided to support learning.
or search by composer: Highly recommended to find original or early editions of works for any instrument. Also: imslp.org/wiki/Category:Composers
(Appalachian State) The Ophee Collection include over five hundred first and early editions of major guitar composers including Fernando Sor, Mauro Giuliani, Matteo Carcassi, Ferdinando Carulli, and many others, as well as the only complete manuscript of the Dix Etudes by Giulio Regondi, discovered by Ophee in 1987. The collection also includes the personal scores and papers of Argentinian guitarist Domingo Prat (1886–1944), as well as a large amount of rare music for the Russian 7-string guitar from the 19th century.
Sheet Music Apps and Page Turners
Music Notation Programs
Developed by the team fired by Avid/Sibelius. Finale users were migrated here. Outstanding software. The full version is expensive, but a free version and versions with fewer features are also available.
The story behind Dorico
The Dorico music notation software exists because the original development team behind Sibelius was laid off by Avid, prompting Steinberg to hire them in 2012 to build a modern competitor from scratch.
The Sibelius Legacy and Layoffs. The Origin: Twin brothers Ben and Jonathan Finn originally created Sibelius before selling the company to Avid in 2006. Corporate Restructuring: Avid faced financial pressure following the 2008 economic crisis and executed successive rounds of layoffs. The Closing: By 2012, Avid closed its London office and laid off the remaining core Sibelius development team, led by figures like Daniel Spreadbury.
Rescue by Steinberg. The Hiring: Realizing an opportunity, audio software company Steinberg hired the entire displaced London development team in November 2012. The Mission: The team was tasked with building a brand-new, state-of-the-art music notation program using decades of accumulated industry experience. The Name: The software was named after Valerio Dorico, a renowned 16th-century music printer in Rome, which had served as the project’s internal code name during early development.
Release and Evolution. Debut: After four years of intensive development, the first version of Dorico launched in October 2016. Modern Integration: Dorico shares advanced underlying audio and video technologies with Steinberg’s flagship digital audio workstation, Cubase, and has since expanded to macOS, Windows, and iPadOS.
Discontinued August 2024. Finale users were migrated to Dorico.
A lightweight app not really suitable for serious classical guitar notation.
Very high learning curve. Editor: Frescobaldi.
Free, open source.
Its future was in doubt until Avid bought it, fired its staff, and finally resurrected it once again. Now that Finale is out of business, Sibelius is the premier music notation program. Steep earning curve. The full version is expensive, but free versions with fewer features are also available. However, its parent company, Avid, continues to make some poor company decisions and changes, making purchasing and updates wonky. Dorico is a worthy opponent.
How Dorico, LilyPond, and Sibelius Compare
Comparing LilyPond with Sibelius and Dorico is really a comparison of very different philosophies.
Sibelius and Dorico are commercial music-notation programs built around graphical user interfaces. LilyPond, by contrast, is free, open-source, and text-based. It is often described as the “LaTeX of music notation” because you enter music as code and let the software produce the engraved score.
The main differences come down to workflow, engraving philosophy, playback, and the types of projects each program is best suited for.
Direct Comparison
| Feature | LilyPond | Avid Sibelius | Steinberg Dorico |
|---|---|---|---|
| Input Method | Text-based notation/code | Point-and-click GUI, keyboard, MIDI | GUI, keyboard, MIDI, advanced shortcuts |
| Primary Focus | Automated high-quality engraving | Fast notation, arranging, and established professional workflows | Modern notation workflow, engraving, playback |
| Layout Approach | Algorithmic and programmatic | Visual editing with extensive manual control | Structured layout with strong automatic spacing |
| Price | Free and open-source | Subscription plans and perpetual licenses, plus a free tier | Paid editions plus a free tier |
1. Input Method: Coding vs. Visual Editing
LilyPond: You do not click on a staff to place a note. Instead, you type the music into a text file using LilyPond’s notation syntax. For example, ees4 represents an E-flat quarter note. LilyPond then compiles the text file into an engraved score, usually a PDF.
For highly customized or complex notation, advanced users can extend LilyPond using the Scheme programming language.
Sibelius and Dorico: Both use graphical environments in which you can see the score as you work. Notes can be entered with a computer keyboard, mouse, on-screen controls, or MIDI keyboard.
2. Engraving Quality and Automation
LilyPond: LilyPond was designed specifically to reproduce the visual character of traditionally engraved classical scores. Its algorithms automatically handle many details of spacing, stem placement, collision avoidance, optical balance, and page layout.
One of LilyPond’s biggest strengths is that its default output is often excellent without requiring much manual adjustment.
Dorico: Dorico was designed with a similarly strong emphasis on automated engraving. It uses sophisticated spacing and collision-avoidance systems and usually produces polished results with relatively little manual intervention.
Sibelius: Sibelius is capable of producing excellent professional scores, but it often requires more manual adjustment than LilyPond or Dorico, especially in complex layouts. Objects may need repositioning when many markings, text elements, or symbols are crowded together.
3. Workflow, Playback, and Composition
LilyPond: LilyPond is primarily a notation and engraving system rather than a conventional composing environment. Because music is entered as text and then compiled, the workflow is less immediate than working directly on a graphical staff.
It can generate MIDI, but it does not provide the kind of integrated real-time playback, virtual-instrument environment, or DAW-style editing found in modern commercial notation programs. For this reason, LilyPond is especially well suited to engraving music that has already been composed or carefully planned.
Dorico and Sibelius: Both are designed to support composing, arranging, editing, playback, and engraving within the same program.
Dorico provides particularly deep playback tools, including a dedicated Play mode, MIDI-style editing, VST support, and technology derived from Steinberg’s experience with Cubase.
Sibelius also provides extensive playback capabilities and is widely used for composing, arranging, orchestration, and production work.
4. File Format and Long-Term Stability
LilyPond: LilyPond files are plain-text .ly files. They are extremely small, easy to back up, searchable, and compatible with version-control systems such as Git.
Because the musical information is stored as readable text rather than an opaque binary file, LilyPond scores can also be easier to preserve, inspect, and migrate over the long term.
Sibelius and Dorico: These programs use proprietary project formats. Their files depend on the software being able to read them, and compatibility can sometimes change as programs and file formats evolve.
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose LilyPond if you are comfortable working with text-based notation, want exceptionally strong automated engraving, value open-source software, or want scores that can be stored and versioned as plain text.
Choose Dorico if you want professional engraving combined with a modern graphical interface, sophisticated automatic layout, strong playback, and an integrated composing and arranging environment.
Choose Sibelius if you prefer a mature graphical notation program with a long-established professional user base and need compatibility with existing Sibelius files and workflows used by other musicians, educators, arrangers, or publishers.
None of the three is inherently “best.” LilyPond emphasizes automated engraving through text-based input, Dorico combines sophisticated engraving with a modern integrated workflow, and Sibelius emphasizes flexibility, familiarity, and compatibility with a large existing user base.
Other notation apps
I have not used any of these four apps, so I can’t give you an opinion of how good they are one way or the other.
Recording, Audio, Software
Recording Apps (DAWs and Editors)
Not as full-featured as other audio platforms. Part of the Adobe family. I have used it on a limited basis. I try to avoid Adobe products as much as possible (except for Photoshop) since they are so buggy and cause conflicts with your operating system. Save yourself a lot of headaches and use another app.
It’s FREE! The world's most popular audio editing and recording app. Basic program, enough for most classical guitarists.
The resurrection of the excellent audio program, Sonar. Good program (I used to use it when it was called “Cakewalk”. Confusing subscription pricing.
One-time purchase various versions.
For Apple users only (Mac, iPhone, and iPad).
Noise and click repair. Professional software. Expensive with a high learning curve. Izotope has been purchased by other companies recently, so I have experienced problems with downloading the software and other glitches.
For Apple users only (Mac and iPad).
Free editor. I haven’t used it, but the website says “Ocenaudio is a cross-platform, easy-to-use, fast, and functional audio editor. It's ideal for people who need to edit and analyze audio files without complications. Ocenaudio also has powerful features that will please more advanced users.”
The industry standard for may years. It has a steep learning curve. Many users have a love-hate relationship with it. It can be a pain to use. Expensive, subscription from $70-470 per year.
I have used quite a few recording apps and this has become my favorite. It has a steep learning curve, but I like that it's fully customizable. One-time purchase, extremely cheap for a recording platform as sophisticated as this.
Recording and Audio Equipment
Choosing audio or recording equipment is a very personal thing. Ask various professional guitarists, audio engineers, and retailers for recommendations on specific equipment, and you will get dozens of different answers.
One very important thing to remember is that most audio equipment and a lot of recording equipment is engineered for popular music. It intentionally emphasizes high frequencies and oftentimes, boomy bass. For example, popular consumer brands like Bose or headphones like Beats by Dr. Dre can be great for pop music but are totally unsuitable for working with classical guitar and other classical music. This is true even of very expensive equipment.
When you go shopping, you can read specs and look at prices, but in the end, you have to experiment to see what works best for you in your environment, with your particular instrument, and your style of playing. I recommend finding a retailer with a liberal return policy (full refund and no or a very low restocking fee). For example, you are shopping for microphones. Buy several, test them over several days or a couple of weeks, decide which you like best, and return the rest. Be sure to open everything carefully and repack each item as carefully as possible. Most retailers have restocking fees, but if you are purchasing expensive items, it is worth paying the restocking fees to get the best microphone you can afford, and that is the best for your situation, rather than being stuck with a mic everyone says is great, but doesn’t capture classical guitar well.
Just like guitars, the more you spend on a piece of audio equipment, the better it will probably be, and the better your sound will be. Even though the equipment will sound better the more you spend, as you spend more and more, especially as you get to the higher-end choices above $5,000, the less improvement you will hear. In other words, a pair of $50,000 speakers will sound fantastic, but most people will not hear much of a difference between them and a pair of $10,000 speakers that also sound fantastic. And it gets wild. There are audiophiles out there, some of whom are obsessed with finding the best of anything audio, who will spend more than $100,000 at this writing for a set of extremely high-end Ansuz Speakz D-TC Gold Signature Speaker Cables. (Note: they are NOT returnable.)
It is a fascinating subject and market. If you are into it as I have been now and then, there are some excellent magazines to check out, listed below under “Audio magazines.” WARNING: This stuff can be addictive. Proceed at your own risk 😊.
Retailers
They have everything, especially anything to do with video equipment and cameras. Good pricing, fast shipping. Recommended.
Another major retailer of everything audio and video.
They have been around a long time.
They have about everything you could possibly need. Excellent support and tutorials. Highly recommended, especially for audio equipment.
Mostly high-end, mouth-watering equipment. If your credit card has a high limit or your spouse has a good-paying job, go for it!
Audio magazines
A prominent publication dedicated to high-performance audio, premium home sound systems, and deep-dive equipment evaluations. Check out the Rockport Technologies Lyra speakers for a mere $215,000 at this writing. Let me know how it goes convincing your spouse that you need these.
If your focus is recording, production, and prosumer studio gear rather than just playback, this is the industry gold standard.
One of the most famous and authoritative American print and digital magazines, focusing heavily on high-end two-channel stereo systems, gear testing, and music reviews. For example, see the turntable reviews.
A popular digital-first magazine featuring visually striking layouts and extensive reviews of analog gear, digital players, and speakers. And of course you need a headphone amplifier; who doesn’t? See this review.
A long-running British multimedia brand offering clear, practical advice, product tests, and buying guides for both consumer and high-end audio.
Recording Services for Classical Musicians
Chicago-area classical recording, editing, mastering.
Italy; classical and acoustic.
Classical audio/video, Dallas–Fort Worth.
US classical producer/engineer.
UK.
This is a very interesting service. Find & book the world’s best recording studios. A curated network of the world’s best professional & residential recording studios, matched to your project in 24 hours. You don’t pay any extra fees. They work directly with professional studios and take a commission from their fee, ensuring you get access to top studios without any hidden costs.
Scotland; location recording.
Open Recording Services for Classical Musicians as its own page →
Slow-Down, Transcription and Practice Apps
Cutting-edge app that takes audio and converts it into music notation. This has been every musician’s dream for decades. Results will vary with the recording and instrument. Classical guitar is extremely difficult because it is on one staff with multiple voices. I tested the app and consulted with the developers early on to explain the difficulties. They continue to improve the app, but being a new frontier, it doesn’t always give perfect results.
Inexpensive, one-time purchase, regular free updates. Highly recommended.
Open Slow-Down, Transcription and Practice Apps as its own page →
Metronomes
Online
(EUMLab)
Hardware
Tuners
Online and apps
On his online metronome page , if you scroll down, you will find his tuner. It is not a “point-and-shoot” style tuner but works really well for musicians with good pitch discrimination.
Online article:
Very popular app.
Peterson makes high-end strobe tuners but also phone app and clip-on tuners. It takes a while to get used to strobe tuning. You may or may not like it, but it is very accurate. Android phone app: ios phone app: Also: petersontuners.com/products/istrobosoft/
Hardware
Another long-time manufacturer of quality products.
Long-time manufacturer of quality tuners.
Some of the hardware tuners are high-end strobe tuners and very expensive. But if you like strobe tuners, the clip-on is very good.
Clip-ons that are cheap but work really well.
Instruments and Gear
Guitars for Purchase: Dealers and Brands
US; student through concert.
Barcelona.
Philadelphia. HTTP only.
Paris
Austin, Texas
Santa Monica, California
Madrid.
(Armin Kelly) Cleveland, Ohio.
Seattle.
Orlando, Florida
Karlsruhe, Germany.
Tucson, Arizona.
Factory brands
(mostly amplified classicals)
Esteve / Raimundo / Burguet / Camps Also: burguet.com/en/, guitarrascamps.com/en/guitars
- Takamine
available through retailers such as Sweetwater, Guitar Center, and Musician’s Friend
Open Guitars for Purchase: Dealers and Brands as its own page →
Luthiers (Guitar Makers)
Directories and resources
Forum
Luthier interviews and photography; free PDF issues. HTTP only.
Lutherie supplies and schools
Comprehensive lists of suppliers, schools, online instruction, organizations, publications, and periodicals
Schools
School, repairs, restoration
Repair and Setup
Wauconda, Illinois
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Germany
Strings
Retailers
Guides
Nail Care and Artificial Nails
Douglas Niedt’s Guides
Products
Fingerpicks for steel-string players.
Artificial nails and repair. But they use superglue.
I don’t know if any of these products work.
I don’t know if it actually works.
Guitar Supports and Footstools
A list of guitar supports, chairs, straps.
How classical guitarists can alleviate, treat, and eliminate low back pain.
Also includes suction cups, protection, and adhesives.
Chairs for Guitarists
A list of chairs, guitar supports, straps
I have used this and it is very good. Also: sharmusic.com/products/adjustrite-folding-musici
Unfortunately, they are no longer manufactured, but you can still find used ones online. These are outstanding handmade chairs. I used these for most of my concert tours. It has a very comfortable cushioned seat and back and folds for easy transport. It lets you practice longer and perform without the distraction of discomfort and instability.
High-end very expensive chairs.
Strong selection, and you can choose the exact height you want.
Accessories, Cleaning and Maintenance
Lots of stuff! Be sure to scroll down and select “Next page” to see everything. Protectors, string beads, arm rests, non-slip bands, saddles, nuts, fret dots, tuner lube, peg heads, pickups for classical guitar.
All kinds of neat accessories you never knew you needed!
Lots of great stuff. Zero Glide Nut System, TremoloMute Tremolo & Arpeggio Practice Tool, Rosette Premium Fret Marker Dots, Rosette Fret Polishing / Cleaning System, KeyTone Line Guitar Lubricant
Open Accessories, Cleaning and Maintenance as its own page →
Music Stands and Stand Lights
Music stands
Music stand lights
Guitar Stands
Capos for Classical Guitar
Also: g7th.com/p3
Tuning Machines
Doug’s favorite.
Excellent article on general information about guitar tuning machines:
Humidity, Cases and Travel
Humidity
Use the super size for classical guitar. The others are too small.
Cases (these are high-end cases costing several hundred to $1000+)
Also available at Strings By Mail.
Travel
Travel Guitars
Overhead™ Collapsible Carbon Fiber Travel Guitars and Overhead and First Class Collapsible Wood Travel Guitars.
A listing of several travel guitars:
Amplification and Performance Sound
Retailers
They have everything, especially anything to do with video equipment and cameras but also excellent for live sound equipment. Good pricing, fast shipping. Recommended.
Another major retailer of everything audio and video.
They have been around a long time.
They have about everything you could possibly need. Excellent support and tutorials. Highly recommended.
Instrument Insurance
(UK)
Community, Publications, and Museums
Guitar Societies and Music Organizations
National / international
American String Teachers Association.
A list of guitar societies around the world.
The European Guitar Teachers Association is a professional association for teachers, performing artists and all those interested in the guitar and its music. The aim and purpose of the EGTA is to comprehensively promote the educational, artistic and scientific aspects of guitar playing. The EGTA-D eV organizes and promotes congresses, symposia, competitions and training events on current and historical topics from all areas of the instrument and participates as a national section in the events of the European umbrella organization EGTA.
The Guild of American Luthiers is a nonprofit educational membership organization whose purpose is to facilitate learning about lutherie: the art, craft, and science of stringed musical instrument building and repair. Since 1972, a source of information for makers, repairers, and restorers of all kinds of string instruments.
The Lute Society of America is an organization dedicated to the promotion of lute music in all its varied forms through performance, preservation, education and research. Events, publications, resources, newsletter.
The Lute Society, founded in October 1956 from an initiative by Diana Poulton and Ian Harwood, exists to promote the lute and its music. Members get a new member's pack of 100 pages of lute music, a quarterly magazine, Lute News, with a music supplement, and an annual journal, The Lute
Music Teachers National Association
National Association for Music Education
Open Guitar Societies and Music Organizations as its own page →
Forums and Communities
I urge caution on using forums to obtain information. The answer/comments range wildly from good to absolutely terrible. They are what they are.
Australian/New Zealand Luthiers Forum
The Musical Instrument Makers Forum
Music Practice and Theory
Magazines, Journals and Blogs
Print ceased; the site is an archive with many past articles available for free. Old issues can be purchased.
Latest news about the classical guitar around the world. Not to be confused with the hard copy magazine Guitar Review published by the Society of the Classic Guitar (New York) from 1946–2009.
A comprehensive listing of dozens of guitar journals from various countries.
Guitar culture across traditions.
From the folks at Guitar Salon in California.
Guitar Review was published by the Society of the Classic Guitar in New York from 1946 through 2009. It was a beautifully-produced magazine with outstanding artwork and design, edited by Vladimir Bobri (a close friend of Segovia) with excellent articles. The link goes to the Digital Guitar Archive’s listing of the issues. Copies are collector’s items that typically sell for $10 to $30 per individual issue, depending on the rarity, condition, and specific vintage year. You might find some on eBay or Etsy. Also check AbeBooks.
Brazil. Its mission is to connect classical guitar artists with the public through recordings, music videos, interviews, and exclusive content.
Research and insights, interviews, news on courses and competitions, CD, book, and sheet music reviews.With fifty years of history and 200 published issues, Fronimo is one of the longest-running and most prestigious guitar magazines internationally. Founded by Ruggero Chiesa.
Excellent resources and reviews.
Beautifully produced publication focuses on luthiers.
Podcasts and Radio
Podcasts
(radio) Classical Guitar Alive! is a weekly one-hour music-with-interviews. It attracts both a core classical audience and fans of all kinds of acoustic music. Classical Guitar Alive! features great music and fascinating interviews with many of the world's leading guitar performers, composers, and personalities.
(Bret Williams)
Hosted by Karl Wohlwend, it features fascinating guests from all facets of the wide world of classical guitar in casual conversations about their experiences and observations.
Museums with Guitar and Plucked-String Instrument Collections
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Musical Instrument Museum ; Phoenix, Arizona USA
The museum collection comprises 2000 musical instruments, 500 of which are on display, including one of the best guitar collections of the world. Also see La Vanguardia’s article on the guitar collection.
Vermillion, South Dakota USA. Check out the online “e-museum” and the “e-museum” guitar collection: Also: emuseum.nmmusd.org/collections, emuseum.nmmusd.org/collections/18412/guitars/obj
England
Open Museums with Guitar and Plucked-String Instrument Collections as its own page →