Learn from Great Classical Guitar Teachers

Timothy A. Helisek is the first place winner of the 2004 edition of the Normandale Composer’s Competition for his classical chamber piece 'Beauty in Sadness.' 'Dancing Towards the Sun,' also a chamber piece, won first place in the same competition in 2005, as well as second place in the Minnesota Music Educators Association Composition Contest the same year.

Hi! I'm Justin Martinez. I help students learn to reach their musical goals through listening, learning, creating, and playing. Think of it like a puzzle – rewarding because it is just challenging enough in the right ways. That’s the secret sauce! Music lessons will challenge you. I will encourage you.

Hi! My name is Jonas, I’m 29 years old, and I’ve been playing guitar from the age of six. I started teaching at 14 and have worked with students of all ages, ranging from 6 to 50 years old. My musical roots lie in (progressive) metal, but my horizons expanded significantly through years of traveling in the Orient.

I am a dedicated musician with a strong foundation in music theory, holding a degree from Istanbul Technical University Conservatory (ITU). My academic journey continues as I pursue a master's degree in music theory and composition from ITU, where I am immersing myself in the intricate world of musical creation.

I have 20+ years with over 20,000 hours of musical instrument teaching experience and a total of 30 years of guitar playing experience with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the Chicago Music College of Roosevelt University. I teach acoustic guitar (6 & 12 string), electric guitar, classical guitar, jazz guitar, ukulele, bass (5 string), and tenor banjo (Irish tuning).

Calvin has been based in Madrid, Spain and working as a professional guitarist for more than 25 years. He has performed at some of the most prestigious theatres in the U.S. as well as internationally including RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL and LINCOLN CENTER in New York City, TEATRO NACIONAL in Mexico City and TEATRO MADRID in Spain where his performances have enjoyed enthusiastic…

I am a guitarist and clarinetist with a Master of Music from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Music from the University of South Florida. I’ve been performing and teaching for over a decade, with experience spanning classical, contemporary, and improvisational styles.

Thiago Oliveira was born in 1980 and in his teens gained strong reputation as a guitar teacher in his home town in Brazil. He Graduated as a classical guitarist at Universidade Federal de Uberlandia and took a Masters Degree at Universidade of Sao Paulo.

Roberto is a multi-talented music educator, performer, composer, producer, and technology expert with over 25 years of international experience in the music industry. He holds a Master’s degree in Music Technology from Florida International University and Bachelor’s degree in both Classical Guitar Performance and Music Education from Argentina.

My Background I've been playing with classical ensembles and rock bands since 2001. Even though I started on classical trombone and rock guitar, I have come to expand my repertoire to a variety of instruments and genres. During my time in college I performed with the University choir, orchestra, and band.