Flamenco for Beginner Guitarists
About Flamenco for Beginner Guitarists
Did you get a new guitar for Christmas? Is the guitar you started playing during the pandemic begging to be picked up again? Looking for an exotic new genre to inspire and motivate you?
Flamenco is a passionate and fiery music that evolved in southern Spain (Andalucia). The flamenco guitar initially served as an accompaniment tool for singing and dance and gradually evolved into a complex solo instrument of its own. Learning flamenco is a terrific way to explore the basics elements of guitar-playing in a unique and inspiring musical context.
This course is especially designed to be accessible for new guitarists. You’ll learn how to develop proper technique and practice habits from day one. The fundamentals taught in this course will prepare you well for further studies in classical, fingerstyle, or more flamenco as you continue your guitar journey.
You’ll end the course with a collection of basic exercises and five short, easy solos of authentic flamenco repertoire.
This class is limited to 20 students.
Class Materials Needed
Guitar - nylon strings recommended
Capo - important!
Class Goals
- 1. Learn basic exercises to develop fundamental guitar techniques such as strumming, arpeggios, melodies.
- 2. Apply those techniques to authentic flamenco repertoire.
- 3. Learn the basics of rhythm in flamenco and beyond.
- 4. Develop correct practice habits that are critical for musical growth and improvement.
- 5. Explore essential flamenco styles such as Solea, Tangos, Alegrias, Bulerias, Farruca.
- 6. Enjoy a new style of music with guitar enthusiasts all over the world!
Age Range
Adults
Skill Level
No playing experience required. This class is designed for brand new beginners Intermediate players curious about flamenco music and the fundamentals of guitar technique are welcome, too.
No knowledge of music notation is needed. I’ll teach how to read TAB on the first day. We’ll learn using a combination of TAB and demonstration.
When
The class will meet for ten weekly 50-min live online sessions on Sundays at 1 pm ET | 10 am PT | 18:00 UTC on the schedule below. The first session is on January 16.
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Enrolled students receive lifetime access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
Students can connect to the online platform using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone. The class is covered by the Lessonface Guarantee.
Book 1:1 online lessons with Leah Kruszewski on their Lessonface profile.
Leah Kruszewski
Multi-year Teacher of the Year for Flamenco and Classical Guitar, Leah loves introducing flamenco guitarists to the rhythms and melodies of southern Spain and guiding classical players as they develop their technique and repertoire. She also enjoys guiding beginners in Loog, fingerstyle, and acoustic guitar (ages 6 & up, please).
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