“There is nothing remarkable about it. All you have to do is touch the right keys at the right time and the instrument will play itself.” – J.S. Bach
“Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.”
Learn to play the most expressive, versatile and romantic of all instruments – the classical guitar.
I believe that anyone can learn to play the guitar if they have the heart and the desire. GuitarSkool is driven by a love of music and the guitar and by the desire to share it with anyone who will receive it. Learning to play the guitar is not hard if you start right and stay right. The concept behind my system is something I call Guitar Yoga.
The instrument we use is the Classical, or Spainish, Guitar. For those of you not familiar with this instrument let me explain that the term classical does not strictly imply a type of music but rather a type of guitar and to a technique of playing it. The classical guitar is built according to a particular pattern, strung with nylon strings and played with the fingers of the right hand, usually, rather than a pick. Any kind of music can be played using classical guitar technique.
Students at GuitarSkool learn music theory, the technique necessary to play the instrument, music from varied and diverse musical genres, interpretational skills, improvisation, and, critically, the secrets of the Body, Mind, Spirit connection in relation to guitar and musical performance.
Why?
“Music creates order out of chaos: for rhythm imposes unanimity upon the divergent, melody imposes continuity upon the disjointed, and harmony imposes compatibility upon the incongruous” – Yehudi Menuhin
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent” – Victor Hugo
The study of music, when approached from a position of honesty and respect, teaches us, among other things, form, structure, logic, discipline and an appreciation of order and beauty. It gives us an awareness of things outside of ourselves and an understanding of things deep within us.
I feel that it is very important, especially for our young people, to pursue a study of serious music and to learn to perform on an instrument, in particular the classical or nylon stringed guitar. The benefits and rewards are without measure.
Benefits
Mastery of classical guitar technique will enable you to perform well in any style – folk, rock, jazz, blues or wherever your passion lies.
The study of the classical guitar is challenging but the rewards are outstanding. There are no shortcuts and it will allow for no cheating; but, when you reach that spot of physical, mental, and spiritual alignment and the music begins to flow effortlessly – well, it’s magic.
Need More Convincing?
A guitar -
- needs no electricity,
- is recession proof,
- is portable,
- is a good companion in times of loneliness and depression,
- can help prevent and relieve arthritis in the hands and fingers,
- challenges your mind and soothes your spirit,
- can open up doors of opportunity and
it has also been suggested that playing music releases endorphins that relax and soothe more effectively than prescription drugs.
Interested?
My studio is in Chester, SC and I am available for private and group lessons. If you want to learn to play the guitar, or if you want to advance in your playing, contact me for more information. On-line lessons will be available soon.