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Guitar Lessons
Guitar Lessons
"Learning to play classical guitar, and exploring its broad range of musical possibilities, will bring the student many years of personal enjoyment."
After teaching classical guitar for 45 years I have decided to retire. I will continue to perform at the Fireside Coffee on Euclid in Helena and anyone with and interest in learning classical guitar can meet me there and I will be happy to answer questions or demonstrate the techniques for you.
If you are looking for a teacher contact
The Helena Music Teachers Association. http://www.helenamta.com/
For more information Email to: jim@phazonga.com
Basic Foundations in Guitar
Just getting started? Here are some suggestions for teaching yourself.
You will need a guitar in good condition
Tuning Fork or tuning device
Alfred's Basic Guitar Method
You will eventually want to purchase:
A metronome
Music stand
Picks
Capo
Sheet music
Classical Guitar
Here are the essentials
Classical Guitar, in good condition
Adjustable foot rest
Tuning fork or tuning device
Classical Guitar Methods
Christopher Parkening Vol. 1
Metronome
Music Stand
Sheet music
Find a good teacher
Guitar Supplies
There are two fine music stores in Helena both have been a great help to my students in finding good guitars, strings and music. What I think is important, is that they service what they sell. For Acoustic Guitars most everything can be found locally. For the Classical Guitar it is sometimes difficult for the local stores to carry all the music and transcriptions that are available. So try the links below to see whats available and then have the local store order for you.
Guitar Solo has been around for a long time and has a large selection specifically for classical guitar:
Guitar Salon International is also a great site featuring high end instuments and accesories:
Retired 2010
