Taught by groundbreaking guitarist Xuefei Yang
Unlock the secrets of this 20th-century classic on guitar. Build the touch and sensitivity to play the graceful melody, and strengthen your technique at the same time.
Modern works for guitar that are accessible, popular, and essential for developing technique — all at the same time — can be hard to come across.
Composed by Stanley Myers for piano and popularized as the main theme of the ‘80s classic film "The Deer Hunter," Cavatina is challenging yet approachable, with many musicianship elements to unlock. Learn John Williams’ famous guitar transcription from one of his prominent students, esteemed concert artist Xuefei Yang.
Xuefei (Fei) Yang’s promise as a guitarist began in early childhood and has sprung up into a prolific international career. In earning a Bachelor of Arts from the Central Conservatory of Music, Yang was the first guitarist to enter a music school in China. She was also the first guitarist from China to study in the United Kingdom, with her completion of postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music.
Yang is a prizewinner in prestigious competitions like the San Francisco International Guitar Competition, the Stotsenberg International Classical Guitar Competition, and Australia’s Darwin International Classical Guitar Competition. Yang has distinguished herself in recent years as a recording artist and a collaborator with respected orchestras around the world.
Preview our curated selection of courses below. With lessons covering fundamentals, technical training, style and interpretation, you won't find a more thorough and enriching learning experience anywhere else.
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