Classical setup
Balanced posture, left-hand placement and right-hand finger technique.
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STRINGS · ABRSM & TRINITY
Classical
Guitar.
Develop warm tone, fingerstyle control and confident music reading on nylon strings. Exam-focused students can follow ABRSM or Trinity.
ABRSM + TRINITYWHAT STUDENTS LEARN
Skills that become music.
Lessons combine technique, listening, reading and repertoire. Teachers adjust the balance to suit the student’s age, experience and musical goals.
Tone and control
Alternation, arpeggios, clean shifts and an even musical sound.
Notation and rhythm
Read standard notation and understand position, pulse and metre.
Repertoire and expression
Shape phrases and build pieces from different periods and styles.
A TYPICAL FIRST YEAR
One year, four clear stages.
This is a practical guide, not a fixed promise. Starting level, attendance, practice and individual readiness shape the exact pace.
Start strong
Posture, rest and free stroke, open strings and first reading patterns.
Build fluency
Independent fingers, simple arpeggios, scales and short repertoire.
Make it musical
Position changes, tone colour, sight-reading and contrasting pieces.
Share and progress
Refine technique and repertoire, then review an appropriate exam goal.
STUDENTS IN PERFORMANCE
Technique becomes expression.
Classical guitar grows through patient practice, attentive listening and performance. These SARA students show the focus, control and confidence developed through the course.
EXAM PATHWAY
Progress with purpose.
We use current official syllabus information to guide exam preparation. The teacher recommends a board, grade and timeline after understanding the student’s level, goals and learning pace.
ABRSM pathway
Lessons can include the repertoire, technical work and supporting musicianship appropriate to the student’s chosen assessment.
Explore official ABRSM instruments and exams ↗
Trinity pathway
Lessons can connect repertoire, technique and supporting skills to an appropriate Trinity grade when the student is ready.
Explore official Trinity music exams ↗BEFORE YOU BEGIN
What to expect.
Your trial class helps us understand the student’s interests, current ability and the right next step.
In class
- Focused, age-appropriate instruction
- Clear weekly practice priorities
- Technique connected to real music
- Regular feedback and progress guidance
At home
- Short, consistent practice works best
- A suitable instrument or practice setup is recommended
- Listen closely to assigned music
- Bring questions and challenges to the next lesson
Start with one class.
Meet the teacher, explore the course and find the right learning path.