About
Zachary D. is an American-born flamenco guitarist and teacher. Zach started his guitar journey at Cypress Lake High School Center of the Arts in Florida, becoming their first student to major in Spanish Classical Guitar Studies, and the first to specialize in Flamenco Guitar at 17 years old. Zach would continue his classical studies at Florida Atlantic University, where he received his Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2021. Originally a self-taught flamenco guitarist, Zach would go on to study with great flamenco guitarists including Juan Martin, Kai Narezo, Luciano Ghosn, and Mario Moraga.
Zach has performed in several concert settings, including the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Hall in Orlando Florida, Arts Creative Cultural Center in New York City, and has performed publically on the streets of Sevilla, Spain
Zach also runs the YouTube channel "Diablo Flamenco" that focuses on Spanish guitar tutorials for beginners.
Zach is also the co-author of the upcoming book "Cante y Toque: A Guitarist's Toolbox for Accompanying Flamenco Singers", the first method book written in English teaching how to accompany flamenco singers from a beginner guitarist's perspective.
Teaching Style
I hope to help my students realize that flamenco is not impossible. You do not have to be a virtuoso to play flamenco as many people think. I am not Spanish-born, nor am I a Gypsy, but that does not mean I cannot play this beautiful music like one. All it takes is passion and dedication to understanding the culture and language of flamenco!
I hope to make your musical journey an enjoyable one that will last you a lifetime! I'm looking forward to working with you! Please let me know if you have any questions at all, whether it's more about me, what other things go into my lessons, or if you want to know more about what the guitar can offer you!
"Music should reflect the poetry and emotions of life"
-Juan Martin (flamenco guitarist)
“The beauty of the guitar lies in its soft and persuasive voice and its beauty cannot be equaled by any other instrument.”
-Andres Segovia (classical guitarist)