Flamenco & Classical Conservatory-Grade Guitar Online – Learn to Read Music & Improvise

From 77.58 $ /h

I offer structured, technique-driven online lessons for students who want more than just chord charts. Trained in both the classical and flamenco traditions.
My approach is methodical, but never rigid—I tailor each lesson plan to your goals, whether you are preparing for graded exams or simply want to understand the why behind the music.

What I Cover in Lessons:

1.⁠ ⁠Classical Guitar Fundamentals

· Posture & Hand Position: Achieving maximum efficiency with minimal tension. We look at sitting position, left-hand alignment, and right-hand resting stroke vs. free stroke.
· Tone Production: Nail shaping, attack angles, and how to draw a singing tone from the instrument.
· Sight-Reading & Theory: Learning to read standard notation confidently, not just tablature. We cover positions, key signatures, and how to interpret phrasing marks.
· Repertoire Building: From Sor, Carcassi, and Aguado to Granados, Albéniz, and Villa-Lobos. I help you build a polished, performance-ready repertoire.

2.⁠ ⁠Flamenco Technique & Style

· The Four Essential Strokes: Rasgueado (strumming variations), Picado (scale runs), Arpeggio, and Alzapúa (thumb technique).
· Compás (Rhythm): Understanding the rhythmic cycles of Soleá, Bulerías, Tangos, Fandangos and many more. You will learn to feel the beat, not just count it.
· Falsetas: Short, pre-composed solo phrases. We break them down phrase by phrase, then learn to link them together.
· Accompaniment: Introduction to accompanying flamenco cante (singing) and baile (dance) – chord progressions, capo placement, and staying locked in with the singer.

3.⁠ ⁠Music Theory Applied to the Fretboard

· Harmonic analysis of the music you are playing.
· The difference between major/minor and the Andalusian cadence (Phrygian mode).

4. Creative Exploration

· Once the fundamentals are solid, we explore arrangement. Learn to take a melody (folk song, film theme, or standard) and arrange it for solo guitar in flamenco style.

Who This Is For:

· Students preparing for formal music exams.
· Self-taught guitarists looking to fix technique gaps and learn to read music.
· Flamenco enthusiasts who want to move beyond "strumming" into authentic compás and falsetas.
· Classical players curious about adding flamenco colours to their playing.

Extra information

have a good Internet connection, your instrument and ready to have fun.

Location

Online from Spain

About Me

EL SIRIO – THE GUITAR AS A TERRITORY OF EXPRESSION
Nazir, known as “El Sirio,” is a flamenco guitarist with 18 years of experience born in Syria.
Trained in classical guitar at the Higher Institute of Music in Damascus, he carries a story that is shaped by memories and emotions.
A story marked by departure, by faces and places left behind, and by silences that only music can translate.

Now based in Seville, Spain. Nazir has given himself fully to the art of flamenco. He studied with leading figures such as Diego del Morao, and in 2024, he shared the stage with master guitarist Antonio Rey in a concert in Montreal, Canada.

El Sirio brings to life a flamenco that is intimate, expressive and alive; a personal sound that houners the tradition while speaking his own voice.

Education

Higher Institute of Music ,Damascus, Syria 2012

Experience / Qualifications

Professional Training & Artistic Collaborations

Masterclasses with Flamenco Masters

· Antonio Rey — 2024, 2025 (Two workshops)
· Diego Del Morao — 2024
· Melón Jiménez — 2025
· Santiago Lara — 2022
· Manuel Valencia — 2022

Classical Guitar & Ensemble Experience

· Co-founder and member, Orontes Guitar Quartet (OGQ) — 2015–2020
· Pedagogical workshops with the classical guitarist Susan McDonald, YES Academy — 2015, 2016, 2017

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Arabic

Spanish

French

Skills

Guitar

Classical

Song & varieties

Flamenco music

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Lou-Indigo

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The course that I propose is BILINGUAL FRENCH / ENGLISH, as well as 2 BOOKS.

Age and musical taste are not restrictive when in the program, you can with qualitative daily work (not quantitative) quickly observe your progress.

Here the pleasure of playing music is put forward.

The kind of music you love most will be the focus of the course, their codes and secrets will be the focus of our study, that's what I want to share with you.

We can do technical lessons and simply learn together how to play one or more songs of your choice or mine, enrich your game with this approach and your repertoire!

(For example, We can re-arrange the pieces and make them more original by approaching the system (CAGED), and enriching their chords, resulting in new positions, new techniques and new sounds, using arpeggio techniques rather than strumming for 4-chord pieces, voicing and fingerstyle techniques, in short, expanding the instrument's playing fields and playing skills to keep progressing in your game and improve your rehearsals ...)

If you make a request, this program is obviously accompanied by the pleasure of learning more in theory and being able to directly apply new knowledge on its instrument and identify its common or rare use in the pieces discussed in class.

In this case, the theory is translated to be accessible to anyone, both for those who are connoisseurs and for those who discover everything from absolute zero.
The exercises, songs, and theoretical explanations offered throughout the program are organized in an order of progressive difficulty.

I wrote and produced 2 books of my method to learn the guitar and the music, that I sell to accompany my course and your apprenticeship in the best conditions and so that you can continue the course even at home and to review etc ... .
There is ONE BOOK OF COURSES containing all the theoretical and practical program of the year, as well as a BOOK OF EXERCISE on the ranges and the modes that you can obtain directly.

You can find here an indicative list of objectives that I propose in my theoretical program, which can of course adapt to your request.

The general theoretical objectives of the course:

--- Tuning / tuning and knowing his guitar:
* Standard Tuning
* Drop Tuning
* Open Tuning
* Adjust the optimal tension of the strings
* Adjust the shaft axis
* Adjust the action of the strings
* Choose the strings adapted to the style of play / tuning
* Change his strings

-Know his chords:
* Triads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* Tetrads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* The chord progressions of the Range
* Arpeggio techniques (tapping, sweep, 1/2/4 fing.shape, etc ...)

--- Know his scales and his modes

* The Mode of the Major scale
* 3 Modes of the Minor scale: Natural / Melodic / Harmonic
* Modes of the Pentatonic range: 5 positions
* Modes of the Blues range: 5 positions
Etc ...

--- Technique to the Pick / Plectrum / Tab / Pick (Electric Guitar):
* Alternate Picking
* Fast Picking / Tremolo Picking
* Hybrid Picking
* Palm Mute
* Natural Harmonics
* Pinch Harmonics
* Artificial Harmonics
* Shredding
* Tapping
* Sweep Picking
* Legato Picking

--- Strumming / Hand Picking (Acoustic Guitar)
* "SnareDrum" percussion on the guitar
* Arpeggios pinched with 4 fingers + thumb
* Rasgueado (Flamenco Technique)
* Generic Strumming
* Fingerstyle Picking
* Two-finger picking + Legato for fast melodies (eg a solo)

-Play the metronome
* exercises on click
* practice on song riffs

-Learn his favorite songs
* without thinking about the difficulty, nothing is impossible with the right methodology

-Improvise
* choose ranges and positions
* to place oneself rhythmically, to finish on the judicious notes

-Theory of Harmony
* Understand harmonization and its practice

-Theory on the Melody

-Theory of Rhythm

Ryo

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Hello,

Electric & Acoustic Guitar tuition from complete beginners to advanced.
(Also Ukulele lessons would be available if fancy)

If anyone considers taking up the guitar exams and becoming a qualified guitarist, I can back you up.

Any styles,
pop/rock/blues/jazz/funk/classical guitar, etc.
Whatever songs/riffs/comps/(16th note) strumming patterns (lead guitar/rhythm guitar) harmony and music theory, solfeggio(aural), and so on.

Lessons will be tailored to you.
it's not brain surgery. it's going to be a lot of fun!

I can travel to your house or you come to my place.
Also, Skype lessons would be available.

Lessons are always for students.
So enjoy playing the guitar and lessons to move up to the next level.

Any further questions, please feel free to ask.
Thanks for reading and look forward to working with you.
You can't afford to miss it!!

Cheers,
Ryo

Mehrad

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Dive into the world of bass mastery with my comprehensive lessons! From mastering the groove to honing technique, delving into theory, harmony, and rhythm, and even mastering music reading and fretboard note names, these sessions cover it all. Drawing from years of experience, I've finely tuned the curriculum to suit every learner, ensuring a paced and organized approach that guarantees progress. But beyond just playing notes, the ultimate aim is to empower you with the knowledge of how music truly works. Together, we'll unlock the secrets of crafting your own basslines and solos, fostering creativity and musical independence that extends far beyond the confines of any lesson.

Ashlin

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Guitar, Violin, Ukulele, Piano is a world of fun. Join with me to play, experience And explore your Favourite Songs. I have More than 14 years of experience in Guitar,Violin, piano and in Ukulele. And Im having 5years+ experience in teaching Online. I can make your Instrumental learning in an easier way. The method I follow is easier to understand.
Let's see in class.

Quentin

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This course is above all there to make you want to play the guitar, so that it is a pleasure!

It will be based on the practice of the instrument, on the understanding and role of the guitar.

Theory will be based on the progress of practice. Step by step, practice and theory will thus be complementary, and will necessarily be useful!

Have you always dreamed of being able to play the guitar? it's time to get started!
Let the magic of music take hold of you and become the accomplished guitarist you always wanted to be!

Join my guitar class and let music bring joy and serenity into your life. Sign up now and begin your musical adventure!

“Music gives soul to our hearts and wings to thought.” - Plato

I am also here to advise you on the equipment you might need.
Advice on choosing an amplifier that suits your needs and fits your budget.
Choosing your first guitar, bass or ukulele, according to the criteria you want.
Also for small equipment, jack cables, plectrum/pick, tuner or instrument stand.

Possibility of offering this course to one of your loved ones, a very appreciated gift for people who would like to embark on a musical adventure!

Olivier

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Half-hour lesson for advanced guitarists.
Fill in the gaps, answer questions, give tips etc...
Find the right chords to simplify the task and make the song sound.
Scales and tonality in order to improvise more easily.

Mayssa

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Do you dream of playing and singing simultaneously with fluidity and confidence, without distraction or loss of pitch or rhythm?
In this lesson you will learn step by step how to unify your voice and your musical instrument, and build a true harmony between playing and singing, while adjusting the musical pitch to suit your voice accurately and healthily.

This training is designed for anyone who finds it difficult to combine singing and playing instruments, or feels that one overshadows the other. Together, we will work to make playing and singing complement each other rather than compete.

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🪶 The lesson includes:

🎶 Exercises for coordinating singing and playing instruments

Practical exercises for combining voice with instrumental music

Working towards independence between hand and voice

Playing and singing on the oud, organ, or piano

Seamless transition between vocal and instrumental passages

🌬️ Breathing and voice control training

Sound support during playback

Breath control in long sentences

Maintaining the stability of the layer without stress

🎵 Choosing songs that suit your voice

Identifying the perfect layer for you

Adapt the song to your acoustic space

Choose a repertoire that showcases your voice in the best way.

🎼 Musical Analysis of Songs

Understanding rhythm and sentence structure

Linking the playing to the melody

Strengthening rhythmic and tonal sense

Pay attention to voice entry and exit points

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🎯 Who is this lesson for?

For anyone who wants to sing and play music for themselves with confidence and enjoyment

For beginner and amateur singers

For musicians who want to develop their singing skills

For those who own a musical instrument and are looking for a complete and balanced performance

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✨ In this lesson you will not only learn how to play and sing, but also how to listen to yourself consciously, control your voice, and perform with feeling and composure.

Martin

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In my class you learn how to play the guitar either finger style or with a pick (plectrum).
First, you learn the basics, if this is what you need. Then you learn about styles and ways of playing the guitar.
Consequently, you learn how to develop your own style in music and find ways of making yourself and others happy with the means of your guitar!

You also learn how purchase the right guitar and how to set it up for you to be comfortable with.

You save your money on a luthier's shop every month.

You learn the smartest fingerings for any chord changes and scales!

You get to learn the theory in detail so that you fully understand what you play.

You get best deals on guitars from local music stores.

You get to learn how to sightread music and more!

See you soon!
Martin

César

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You will learn singing, piano, guitar or musical language (You choose) at your own pace. From scratch (0). You do not require experience or previous knowledge. Just desire to learn and constantly improve.

Benefits:

✔️ Participatory and fun methodology
✔️ No previous experience required
✔️ Customized classes, according to the musical level you have
✔️ If you have taken classes before, I will evaluate you to continue from where you left off
✔️ Flexible hours
✔️ I teach people from 8 years old, without age limit
✔️ Classes in Spanish or English

About my training:

➡️ Lyrical singing: National Experimental University of the Arts (2010 - 2014)
➡️ Orchestral direction: Simón Bolívar Conservatory of Music (2010 - 2017)
➡️ Choral direction: National Academy of Direction of Fundamusical Bolívar (2015)
➡️ Master Classes with Gerald Wirth Director of the Vienna Children's Choir
➡️ Master Classes with Klaus Etzold, Director of Junges Vokalensemble Hannover

About my experience:

➡️ Music teacher in different musical academies (teaching children, adolescents and adults)
➡️ Private music teacher to children, adolescents and adults
➡️ Orchestra direction
➡️ Choir direction

My experience and solid training, as well as your desire to learn and determination, will allow us to achieve the objectives you desire.

Do not be afraid!
Ask and dare to do something new!

Elías

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🎸 Looking for an experienced, certified guitar teacher with a structured approach?

👨‍🏫 Qualified concert guitarist – Professional level
I offer individual lessons in classical and modern guitar for children, teenagers, and adults, from beginner to advanced levels.

✅ Over 25 years of guitar experience (started playing at age 6)
✅ Recognized diplomas:
• Graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Tangier (2007) – 8th year in Classical Guitar and Music Theory
• Graduate of the Jette Academy – Completed Music Theory program (2025) + 3rd year in Classical Guitar
✅ Author of 3 complete educational books + exercise workbooks (available in print and digital formats)
✅ Lessons tailored to each student: clear, musical, and motivating progress
✅ Preparation for auditions, exams, or simply for personal enjoyment
✅ Lessons available in French or Spanish

🎓 Rates:

- Children ages 4–6: 30 min – Special method “Croco and His Adventure”
- Children ages 7–12: 45 min – Progressive method from beginner to advanced
- Teens ages 13–17: 1 hour – Serious yet motivating and personalized approach
- Adults ages 18–59: 1 hour – Structured learning from intermediate to advanced
- Seniors 60+: 45 min – Relaxed and custom-tailored lessons →

📍 Location: Brussels – in-person lessons available at the student’s home or in the teacher’s studio
📚 All teaching materials and a guitar are provided during lessons

First contact with no obligation – I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

Tomás

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I incorporate technical methods and practices to help you overcome the technical challenges that musical pieces may present, such as arpeggios, scales, tremolos, and rhythms, among others. I can also assist you in improving your speed and precision in executing these techniques with both your right and left hands.
Lessons are fully customized to your age, prior experience, learning style, and personal goals to ensure you achieve the best results.My aim is to make music enjoyable and stress-free, fostering an atmosphere that promotes confidence in their abilities. After each session, I provide personalized notes that outline key areas for improvement, helping students stay organized and focused on their practice with clear objectives. As a patient and encouraging instructor, I continuously refine my own skills through lessons, seminars, and collaboration with other music educators, ensuring that I provide the best possible education for my students.

Gabriele

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For experienced guitarists aiming for excellence, these lessons focus on 🎯 advanced techniques, deep musical expression, and preparing concert or audition repertoire.

📚 What you’ll learn:
• ⚡ Master advanced techniques (tremolo, fast arpeggios, legato, rasgueado)
• 🎨 Shape interpretation and phrasing with artistic awareness
• 🎤 Prepare for concerts, exams, or competitions
• 📖 Analyze and interpret works by major classical composers

🎯 Method:
We’ll combine high-level technical work with in-depth musical analysis to refine your artistry. Every lesson is goal-oriented and tailored to your professional or personal objectives.

Leandro

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PROFESSIONAL GUITARIST, COMPOSER, MUSIC AND GUITAR TEACHER

Beginner-Advanced Level

Experience:
I am a professional musician and have been teaching students of all ages for over 20 years. My experience as a teacher and my pursuit of self-improvement as a musician have led me to develop an effective method that I have already tested with over a hundred students.
Throughout my career I had the satisfaction of studying with great masters of different specialties or styles, each one emphasizing different aspects of flamenco, classical or modern guitar and each one has given me their approach (technique, rhythms, accompaniment, harmony, etc.), which has led me after years of study and compilation to take the best from each one to develop my method.

My role in my classes is more that of a personal trainer than a teacher, where I will be very attentive to bringing out the best in my students, finding the right technique to help them develop a good rhythm, working on their rhythm, etc.
For me, the role of a teacher, in addition to teaching, is to be part of a team, to maintain morale and constantly improve oneself while always maintaining a love for music.

Methodology:
I tailor the lessons to the student's level, style, or goals. Generally, the first half of the lesson is dedicated to technique, focusing on proper placement, execution, and relaxation, which will result in a good sound. Over time, I've realized that it's also a way to connect with the guitar, concentrate, and warm up. So, little by little, we'll develop our routine, which will begin by working on basic rhythmic aspects.
The second half is dedicated to playing, trying to put into practice what we learned about the technique with the sticks or studying other concerns of the student, which may be a theme, harmony, falsetas, improvisation, or even other styles, etc., always obviously taking into account the search or interest of the student.

FLAMENCO
- Flamenco technique
- Palos (Tangos, Bulerías, Alegrías, Soleá, Taranta...)
- Accompaniment to singing and dancing
- Clapping and rhythms

MODERN GUITAR
- Harmony
- Improvisation
- Repertoire (rumbas, pop, jazz, rock, etc.)

CLASSIC
- Reading, solfège and interpretation.
- Works
- I work with progressive learning books

Yoann

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Learning through repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day. Developing the ear through duets.
A technique of South American essence, based on the lessons of Julio Sagreras.
Methodology of fingering, analysis on scores and knowledge of the notes on the fretboard.
An introduction to composition, transcription, and arrangement for those interested.
Construction of a "tailor-made" program adapted to the desires and objectives of each student without limitation in the styles covered.

My studies and professional experience:
DEM in classical guitar (Caux-Vallée-de-Seine Conservatory).
Bachelor's degree in general musicology (University of Rouen).
Prize in Harmony, Counterpoint, Fugue and Renaissance Polyphony (Paris National Conservatory of Music and Dance).

Guitar teacher in music schools, 10 years of teaching experience.
Concert performer in classical guitar, member of R2éveil (jazz) and the Jiguelings (traditional Irish), composer.

Yoon

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Yoon is a jazz guitarist, NYU(New York University)Jazz Studies graduate, and former adjunct faculty in NYU, based in New York. He has performed and recorded with world-class jazz musicians.

His album With All My Heart, With All My Talents features:

Ron McClure – legendary bassist with historic jazz recordings. Wynton Kelly trio, Michel Petrucciani, Dave Liebman

Michael Eckroth – pianist known for work with John Scofield and Grammy-nominated projects.

Steve Johns – acclaimed drummer with decades of landmark jazz performance

He has also collaborated with renowned bassists Melvin Davis and Norm Stockton – Grammy-winning bassist.

YoonCho brings all his heart and talent to teaching, helping students develop jazz technique, improvisation, and their own musical voice.

Teaching Style
Jazz Guitar: Improvisation, chord voicings, jazz phrasing, ensemble playing, harmony, comping, standards.

Intermediate Guitar: Technique, scales, fingerboard mastery, rhythm, soloing, genre versatility.

Creative Development: Musical expression, personal style, phrasing, improvisational vocabulary.

Lesson Focus: Personalized, goal-oriented, performing, composing, theory application.