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Learn Classical Guitar Online<\/h1><\/div>

Classical Guitar Corner Academy is an online school for classical guitar that offers a structured curriculum, dedicated teachers, and a supportive community.<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

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Highlights of Membership<\/h2><\/div>

Classical Guitar Corner Academy<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What is it?<\/h3><\/div>

A complete learning resource for classical guitar. Featuring a comprehensive curriculum from beginner to advanced, PDF downloads, video lessons, optional exams, live (Zoom) workshops, regular open mics, one-to-one coaching, meetups, an annual online festival, an annual in-person summer school and a vibrant online community of students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Structured Curriculum<\/h3><\/div>

Our well-organized, progressive curriculum ensures that you build a solid foundation and steadily advance your skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Quality Instruction<\/h3><\/div>

Learn from Dr. Simon Powis and other expert instructors who are dedicated to helping you succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Supportive Community<\/h3><\/div>

Connect with fellow guitar enthusiasts, share your progress, and receive encouragement and feedback from a like-minded community.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Flexible Learning<\/h3><\/div>

Study at your own pace, from the comfort of your home, with access to our extensive online resources available 24\/7<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our Classical Guitar Curriculum<\/h2><\/div>

The Cornerstone Method for Classical Guitar<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The CGC Academy Curriculum is divided into eight grades that flow on from one another. This allows for goal setting and a sense of achievement as you progress through the courses.<\/p>\n

The fundamentals start right at the very beginning as a preliminary course and grades 7 & 8 are suitable for advanced players and university students. Grades 1 – 6 bridge that gap with a steady path to reaching your goal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Fundamentals<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Fundamentals Course prepares the absolute beginner to start studying with correct technique, posture, and a working knowledge of the guitar. It is a quick course that will get you started and playing within a short period of time. No prior experience is needed with guitar or music.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Grades 1 - 4<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The first four grades cover core techniques that are used in classical guitar playing. Techniques such as free stroke, rest stroke, arpeggios, and nail shaping are all covered. In addition to technique you will learn how to read music, get and introduction to music theory, musicianship, and sight reading.<\/p>\n

Repertoire has been carefully selected to help you progress without frustration. You will have lessons for all of the repertoire in level one and even duets to further use your new found skills.<\/p>\n

Should you want to take a grade exam, you can submit in either a Spring or Fall exam period. From these submissions you will receive personal feedback, guidance, and a certificate to mark your achievement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Grades 5 - 6<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Grades 5 & 6 are designed for the intermediate guitarist and includes repertoire from Bach, Tarrega, Giuliani, Carcassi and more.<\/p>\n

Courses are available in all core areas of study: Technique, Musicianship, Notation, Sight Reading, Theory, Analysis, Duets<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Grades 7 - 8<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Grades 7 & 8 incorporate advanced techniques and true masterpieces of the repertoire. Examples include: Bach Allemande BWV 996, Bach Prelude from Cello Suite No.1 BWV 1007, Scarlatti sonantas, Giuliani etudes, Legnani, Tarrega\u2019s Capricho Arabe, Villa Lobos Prelude No.1, Julia Florida by Barrios and more.<\/p>\n

You will find advanced courses on rasgueado technique, and in depth workshops from Ben Verdery, Gohar Vardanyan, Fred Hand and other teachers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Meet the Team<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Simon Powis<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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<\/i>Meet Simon<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Founder & Director<\/h4>\n

Simon is the head teacher for the CGC curriculum, directs the Summer School, hosts the podcast, teaches students in coaching calls and runs bi-weekly performance seminars. Simon holds a doctorate in classical guitar performance from Yale University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

David Belcher<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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<\/i>Meet Dave<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Community Manager<\/h4>\n

David Belcher is an experienced guitarist who has performed throughout the United States. At CGC you will bump into Dave on the forum and via email as he helps manage the site and answer your questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sanja Plohl<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Teacher<\/h4>\n

Internationally acclaimed as a virtuoso performer, Plohl has received over 30 major awards including first prizes at C\u00f3rdoba Guitar Festival, Ivor Mairants Award (London) and Seville International Guitar Competition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

James Erickson<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Teacher<\/h4>\n

James Erickson has an active career teaching classical and rock guitar throughout the New York metropolitan area and Long Island. James is an adjunct instructor of music at Nassau Community College, LIU Post, and Suffolk County Community College.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Jane Curry<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Teacher<\/h4>\n

Born in the UK and now based in New Zealand, Jane has recorded six CD\u2019s including a disc of Vivaldi and Graupner concertos with Archi D\u2019Amore Zelanda and Orkiestra Ars Longa (Poland) and a Naxos CD of New Zealand Music for Two Guitars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Nicoletta Todesco<\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Teacher<\/h4>\n

Niki is an Italian guitarist with a masters in classical guitar performance from Yale University. She currently lives in New York City where she performs and teaches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Simon Powis is the rare combination of a virtuoso guitarist and a thoughtful, forward thinking pedagogue.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Ben Verdery, Yale School of Music<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Although he has performed, taught and given master classes all over the world, the talented and personable guitarist is perhaps most widely known these days for his highly regarded online classical guitar pedagogy: Classical Guitar Corner.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Classical Guitar Magazine<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Originally from Australia, New York\u2013based guitarist Simon Powis has built his online school into one of the most widely respected sites of its kind.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Acoustic Guitar Magazine<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Your Personal Guide to Learn Classical Guitar<\/h2><\/div>

Structured . Progressive . Personal<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Welcome to CGC<\/h3><\/div>

My name is Simon Powis and I am the founder of Classical Guitar Corner.<\/p>\n

Whether you are just starting out, or you are re-visiting the guitar after many years, it is quite possible that the overwhelming amount of content available on the internet has left you confused about where to begin.<\/p>\n

Personally, I need structure in order to learn, and that is why I have created a curriculum that is comprehensive (covering theory, technique, musicianship, sight-reading, repertoire, and ensemble playing) but also laid out in a step-by-step format that is easy to follow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Teaching Credentials<\/h3><\/div>