Scott Tennant on Right-Hand Tone Production in Spanish Romance

Scott Tennant shows how to bring out the melody in Spanish Romance by balancing the accompaniment underneath, not hammering rest strokes on top.

Concert guitarist Artyom Dervoed shares why trills are the best workout for the left hand, and how relaxation, hand position, and daily practice build real control.

Eduardo Fernández explores Fernando Sor's distinctive right-hand and left-hand techniques, including his three finger PIM approach and wide fret stretches.

Bahar Ossareh shares practical tips for building speed through better planning, cleaner movement, and more effective metronome practice in Tárrega’s Estudio in E Minor.

Discover how Badi Assad uses soft grooves, muted string effects, and percussive touches to bring new rhythm, color, and energy to guitar playing.

Learn a practical metronome method for mastering difficult guitar position shifts using full harmonies and gradual tempo changes from Paganini’s Caprice No. 24.

Learn a 5-step method for shaping expressive melodies on classical guitar. Watch a lesson segment and explore a practical workbook all about melodic phrasing.

Guitarist Vladimir Gorbach shares a step-by-step approach to practicing guitar scales with control, relaxation, and gradually increasing tempo. Watch the free lesson segment and download the workbook.

Discover a structured Segovia scales routine with Belmin Okanovic. Improve speed, control, and coordination with this focused classical guitar lesson segment.

A short classical guitar rasgueado lesson that will build your finger strength, control, and right hand clarity.

Learn how guitarist Francisco Luis connects harmony and fretboard fluency using a passage from Regondi’s Etude No. 1. Discover practical ways to visualize chords and modulations across the neck.

Learn how to master the tremolo in Tárrega’s Recuerdos de la Alhambra with Xuefei Yang. Discover expert tips, rhythmic drills, and tone control exercises in her tonebase guitar course.

Discover Joaquín Clerch’s approach to clean articulation and posture, plus download a free workbook to guide your practice.

Those familiar with the classical guitar’s robust sound will know the variety of timbral effects that are possible via using percussive techniques. Here, Badi Assad walks us through these various percussive techniques accessible on the clas

Here are several reasons learning music by ear is one of the most important elements of ear training for guitarists.

Here, we’ll jump into how to get the most out of a technique book.

Here, we’ll jump into 6 steps you can take to improve your classical guitar sight reading.

Here, we will explore natural and artificial harmonics and demonstrate a few of our favorite approaches for incorporating them into our music.

In this lesson, we’ll dive deeper with tonebase head of guitar Mircea Gogoncea and show you an easier way to maximize your stretching potential.

In this article we’ll discuss the elements that contribute to tone on the classical guitar, the things you can control and change and where to start looking for your unique sound.

While it’s certainly easier slapping a tuner on your headstock and obeying the flashing series of lights, learning to tune your guitar by ear comes with an incredible amount of benefits. Here's how to get started!

Leonardo Garcia – creator of Six String Journal – shares a 3 step process for developing finger independence and balance in the right hand.

Rosie Bennet shares why learning how to play fast on the classical guitar is important and 3 steps to help you get there.

Having trouble with barre chords on the classical guitar? Here are several essential tips for playing clean and effortless barre chords.

Learn the physics behind harmonics so you can effortlessly hit the right note every time!

It saves us time, it helps us feel like we speak our language, sight-reading is one of the skills that most classical musicians would love to develop. But where do we start?

Eduardo Inestal shows two right-hand techniques for muting unwanted notes and noises in Sainz de la Maza's Rondeña, so the melody can emerge cleanly.

Bokyung Byun shares three approaches for keeping the melody legato through every left-hand shift in Barrios' Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios (also known as El Ultimo Tremolo).

Aniello Desiderio walks through rest stroke and free stroke choices in the third movement of Domeniconi's Koyunbaba, with a free workbook for classical guitarists.

Watch Joaquín Clerch perform the Sarabande from Bach’s Lute Suite BWV 996 and follow along with a downloadable classical guitar score.

Explore a lesson segment on Bach’s Prelude BWV 997 for classical guitar. Learn how to shape phrasing, clarify counterpoint, and bring hidden voices to life.

Explore a short lesson segment on Tárrega’s Mazurkas with insights on phrasing, accent, and expressive technique. Watch the clip and learn how to shape this music with more color and intention.

Explore Joaquín Clerch’s profound transcription of Bach’s Chaconne in D Minor (BWV 1004) for guitar. Watch the performance, download the free score, and uncover his interpretive approach in the full tonebase course.

Few pieces are as electrifying or as emotionally charged as Asturias. Though originally written for piano, Albéniz’s iconic work has become a rite of passage for classical guitarists, thanks to its dramatic textures and relentless energy.

There’s a reason guitarists fall in love with Capricho Catalán. Originally written for piano, Albéniz’s tender melody feels utterly at home on our instrument—lyrical, expressive, and deeply human.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into Carcassi’s Etude No. 4 and show you his best methods for approaching this piece from a technical and interpretive point of view.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into Villa-lobos’ Etude No. 5 with Gabriel Bianco and show you his best methods for approaching this piece from a technical and interpretive point of view.

Do you want to learn more about how to properly play Asturias by Isaac Albeniz? In this blog post, we’ll share more about how to play each section of Albeniz’s Asturias with proper technique and phrasing.

In this article, we will go in-depth on everything you need to know to play Sunburst by Andrew York, just as the composer intended.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into the Cavatina from "The Deer Hunter" and take you through each aspect of performance, and show you how to refine your classical guitar practice and expression.

The hardest skill for any musician to learn – How to find your next guitar piece?

How should you select your classical guitar repertoire? Where do you even start? We’re here to help you figure that out!

Cuban classical guitarist Rene Izquierdo teaches Etude №6, one of the most famous Brouwer studies. Scroll down to watch the full lesson and learn more by visiting tonebase!

As a follow up to his tonebase lesson, "How to Practice," Thomas Viloteau breaks down his 10 steps to learning a new piece on the classical guitar.

Rosie Bennet breaks down the traditional “top 10” classical guitar composers and discusses why these individuals always make it to the top of the list.

Andrew York shares his real-time process for improvisation, composition, and building creative confidence on classical guitar.

Know a classical guitarist you’re struggling to get a gift for? In this post, we’ll show you several options to make your favorite classical guitarist’s holiday.

Andrés Segovia has established a permanent legacy on the classical guitar that has reached millions and millions of people around the world. In this post, we’ll dive deep into the origins, philosophies, and legacy of Andrés Segovia.

In my experience, the word ‘branding’ is enough to make most classical musicians recoil. Here, I’ll take you through my guiding principles behind a successful brand for classical guitarists.

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the classical guitar online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the classical guitar with this new comprehensive feature.

Revolutionizing music education, the classical guitar orchestra brings a unique sound and collaborative approach. This post delves into its functioning, diverse instrumentation, and significant influence on the classical music repertoire.

Here are five ideas to get you started with your musical resolutions in 2024 and beyond.

Welcome to "the tonic" Podcast, where the world of classical music comes to life! In this episode, we delve deep into the enchanting world of one of the most influential figures in the history of the classical guitar - Francisco Tárrega.

Here, tonebase’s Ashley Lucero will walk you through all aspects of classical guitar practice so you can nail your guitar practice routine going forward.

In this post, Rosie Bennet takes you through 4 ways to stay motivated so you can reach your classical guitar goals.

Here, we will dive into 10 ways to test your musical memory so your performances can reach new levels of perfection.

Here, we will explore classical guitar performance tips offered by tonebase artist and acclaimed classical guitarist Pepe Romero.

Almost every melody you will play as a guitarist to an extent will comprise of whole and half steps. They’re everywhere, and understanding them is vital to playing any sort of lines, either melodic or accompanimental, on the guitar.

Understanding how the circle of fifths works on guitar is vital to understanding the bigger picture of guitar music theory. Here, we'll dive deeper into how it works so you can gain a more comprehensive understanding of your repertoire.

Diatonic harmony is everywhere - from long extended sonatas to melodies such as Happy Birthday, understanding it is essential for mastery on the classical guitar. Here, we'll take a deeper look into what it is and how it works.

Here, we’ll discuss what goes into a technical practice session and how to structure it to get the most out of your dedication.

Understanding how the modes work is vital to understanding the bigger picture of music theory. They’re the backbone of so much of the repertoire we play on a daily basis, and understanding them is vital to your development as a guitarist.

Here, we’ll discuss the top 3 most-effective ways to teach yourself classical guitar online, with or without formal guitar lessons.

In this three part series we will look at different applications of practice and how to best structure your time to come away from each of them feeling accomplished.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into creating an authentic rendition of the classical pieces you play, through the lens of the composers and performers of the time.

In this article, learn about the Baroque lute's many interpretive possibilities in key selection, Baroque-era ornaments, and more from acclaimed lutenist Nigel North.

In this blog post, Rosie Bennet guides you through how she combats the sensation of stage fright while describing the similarities between performing guitar and another love of hers, long-distance running.

We all have goals with where we want to go with music. Whether you want to simply enjoy playing music, pursue a professional career, or anything else - Here's a guide to achieving these goals.

Here we will learn about the different types of guitar lessons and how the overall structure of a lesson differs for a beginner to intermediate player. Let's get invested in the learning process!

Teaching classical guitar can be a very rewarding profession. Here are 4 tips for being the best guitar teacher you can be!

Instagram is one of the most important platforms of this generation. With 1 Billion active users and its visually engaging format, it is one of the easiest social media platforms to grow an audience. Here's how to get started!

Training flexibility on the guitar is ultimately all about freedom on your fretboard. However, building flexibility must be done carefully, strategically, and gradually and over an extended period of time in order to avoid injury.

In this installment of Guitar Care 101, luthier Garrett Lee shares 3 reasons why you should build and maintain a good relationship with a local luthier and how to go about finding one.

Sometimes it can be hard to find the motivation to practice. Don't worry we've got you covered! Here is a list of 13 things to do when you just don’t want to practice the guitar.

The emotions that come with a playing related injury are intense. With so much of our time usually spent practicing, what do we do if we are unable to play? How do we use this time that we've now been afforded effectively?

As a classical guitarist, learning often takes place with the instrument in our hands. We aren't with our guitars all hours of the day, however. So, with that in mind here are 5 ideas for practicing without the instrument:

Rosie Bennet shares 8 practice rituals to set the stage for an effective and enjoyable classical guitar practice routine.

What is memory? Where does it come from? What exactly is going on and how can we harness it to optimize our playing?

Watch 50+ free lessons taught by the world's best guitarists. Learn how to master new techniques, refine your interpretations, practice efficiently, and more!

Here are 10 tips for practicing classical guitar so you can be more efficient with your time in the practice room!

Why is it Andrés Segovia never played Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez? Did it led to the creation of another brilliant concerto with a somewhat ironic title? Francisco Chaves explores the research that answers these questions!

We all know it’s important to practice scales. Yet convincing ourselves simply to pull out the metronome can often seem like a huge hurdle in itself! Here are a few ways to reframe scale practice to make it more fun and helpful long-term.

Francisco Chaves shares a helpful tip for making large challenges more manageable with an effective guitar method called “chunking.”

Our good friend and Instagram guru Evan Taucher shares what he’s learned from developing his inspiring social media presence and how it has opened up new friendships and opportunities for his guitar playing career.

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Will Durant

Francisco Chaves discusses the late Julian Bream’s revolutionary contributions to the classical guitar world.

Rosie Bennet shares 5 tips for getting your classical guitar students to practice more often and more effectively.

There are currently 594,000,000 “Learn to play guitar” videos on YouTube and by the time this article goes to print there will no doubt be at least a thousand more. So how do you choose which information to listen to?

Classical guitarist Rosie Bennet shares 4 tips for preparing yourself both mentally and physically before going on stage. Use them to help you play your best at your next performance!

Looking to restructure your classical guitar practice routine and ensure you have an efficient guitar practice schedule? Try this two-step process!

Practice is something often left to the imagination, something we must figure out on our own. So what should we be working on daily?

Avoid instrument related injury by including these 7 BAPAM approved exercises in your daily classical guitar warm up.

Robert Miller — founder of PracticeSpace — shares a few of his tried-and-true tips for getting young students to practice.

Teaching. One of the most rewarding parts of being a classical musician. Here’s how to get your name out and find your first guitar students.

It is easy enough to do the work we want to when we have the time, but what about when we don’t? Here, we'll show you the optimal morning routine for classical guitarists.

For a classical guitarist, the nails are arguably the most important ‘tool’ to hone and maintain in order to play well. This article provides some practical tips for improving nail health and finding your ideal nail shape.

Learn to conquer your fear on stage with these 4 helpful tips!

GFA competition winner and Augustine Strings artist Tengyue (TY) Zhang shares 5 ways he makes sure he is prepared for every concert.

Composer and classical guitarist Francisco Chaves shares his top 4 tips for musicians looking to get their feet wet in the world of composition!

From microwaving a sock filled with rice to holding a plank backstage, these 5 methods will make sure your fingers are feeling warm and fine come concert time!

Chris highlights 5 important questions that inevitably come up when preparing for and participating in a classical guitar competition. Each point features excerpts from exclusive interviews with Scott Tennant and Xavier Jara.

Electric, acoustic, and classical guitarist Reyes Gonzalez shares his tips for guitarists interested in giving classical a try. Learn his recommended approach to technique, repertoire, and experiencing everything classical guitar.

Looking for some practical tips on growing and shaping your nails for classical guitar? Check out our comprehensive guide where we cover all your questions in detail.

Chris from tonebase shares 10 essential nail tips that will make you the envy of all your classical guitar friends.

Just 20 years ago there were very few solutions to the footstool problem. Now in an ever-changing world of optimization, the modern day classical guitarist is faced with a new challenge: how to choose between these options.

Luthier Gary Lee discusses the importance of playing a classical guitar whose neck fits your hand’s personal anatomy. Using diagrams and detailed pictures, Gary shows how minor differences that can make a neck drastically more comfortable.

What are classical guitar strings made of? Where do you buy them? How do you change them? Read our comprehensive guide to learn everything you need to know about classical guitar strings.

In this post from his Guitar Care 101 series, luthier Gary Lee discusses classical guitar cases and things to consider when purchasing a new one.

Having been a GuitarLift player now for one year, it’s time to talk honestly about how this guitar support matches up against the other models on the market.

Daniel Corr, a scholar of guitar literature and pedagogy, pulls back the curtain on Carulli’s famous Andantino in G, walking through measure-by-measure and giving teachers tips for helping their students master this piece.

Luthier Garrett Lee shares the factors that make some classical guitar tuning machines better than others, maintenance tips, and a list of affordable options if you are thinking about getting an upgrade.

We recently asked luthier extraordinaire Garrett Lee to share his no-nonsense tips for classical guitar maintenance. To kick things off, here are Gary’s tips for keeping your guitar happily humidified!

There is no shortage of questions to consider when purchasing a classical guitar. But there are some guidelines that everyone should follow, especially if this is your very first guitar. Here are a few!

While its intimacy is one of the reasons why we love the classical guitar, it can present a challenge when playing with other instruments. Francisco Chaves shares an affordable classical guitar amplifier that solves this issue.

Fingerboard relief is one of the least understood and the most obscure variables in a guitar, yet it has a profound influence on playability.

Here, luthier extraordinaire Garrett Lee walks us through the simple steps of cleaning and oiling your classical guitar fingerboard.

Renowned guitarist, composer, and tonebase artist Gulli Bjornsson has released a brand new album of works for guitar by the composer, called Landslög. In this post, we’ll hear about the composer’s inspiration, album origins, and more.

Jacopo Lazzaretti (tonebase Guitar Ambassador) and Kerry Lynch (Flute), known together as the JKL DUO, released their debut album The International Poet on all online platforms July 21st.

Thank you for your interest in joining the tonebase Ambassador Program!

In this installment of Ask An Artist, GRAMMY Award-winner Scott Tennant shares 3 tricks for classical guitarists with “hooked” nails.

This month, we surveyed hundreds of members in our wonderful tonebase community, asking about their practice habits, favorite composers, guitars and more. Here's what we learnt.