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Classical Guitar Corner Academy<\/h1><\/h2><\/div>
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Your Online School for Classical Guitar<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

The CGC Academy serves adult amateur guitarists by providing them with the highest quality education available.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is an opportunity for you to access a world-class education from your home and join a vibrant community of guitarists who are studying the classical guitar alongside you.<\/span><\/p><\/h2><\/div>

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

A world-renowned curriculum \u201cThe Cornerstone Method\u201d<\/h3>\n

Used by teachers, schools, and students around the world, this modern progressive method builds upon the great methods of the past and incorporates all of the advantages of 21st century multimedia technology.<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A vibrant community of over 1000 students to share ideas and draw inspiration<\/h3>\n

Students in the CGC Academy are dedicated and engaged in learning. You can watch and learn in private or immerse yourself fully in the active community forum.<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Regular live member sessions give you the opportunity to play and watch<\/h3>\n

Live Zoom session give you the opportunity to play, receive feedback, or watch and enjoy. A wonderful way to learn and feel the camaraderie of the community.<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Personal Feedback<\/h3>\n

You have a variety of ways to receive personal feedback at the academy: Coaching calls, exams, member challenges, member Q&A, forum questions, and dedicated email support.<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Regular Events and Activities<\/h3>\n

There is always something going on at the Academy. Member challenges, duets, live concerts, member meetups, workshops, guest classes, and even an international Summer School!<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Hear directly from members<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>
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See more reviews of Classical Guitar Corner here<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Meet Your Teacher, Dr. Simon Powis<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

I am a guitarist just like you and I am excited to share my knowledge and experience. I was awarded a doctorate from Yale University, performed in Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, taught in international universities and masterclasses and I maintain an active performance career. I say this only to convey that I have passion for both performance and education and through this site I have been privileged to help hundreds of guitarists like you to improve their playing.<\/p>\n<\/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><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>

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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><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>

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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><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>

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A World-Class Curriculum<\/h2><\/div>

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

A structured learning path to help you focus, save time, and enjoy the journey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Take a Look Inside the Academy<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

The CGC Academy offers a guided path to learning. It makes it easy to know what to work on next<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, after fifteen years of development there is a lot of material to discover. Enjoy this look behind the scenes to see what you can expect inside the Academy.<\/span><\/h2><\/div>

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There are so many tips and tricks videos out there, thousands of pieces to choose from, and a variety of teachers that range from experienced to novice. This can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed, and ultimately, frustrated.<\/p>\n

The CGC Academy provides you with a guided learning experience that helps you improve step-by-step. You will feel a sense of clarity knowing what to work on next, have the opportunity for feedback, and save time by focusing on what needs to happen right now.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Focused Lessons<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Lessons are taught with a variety of resources to help you learn key concepts:<\/p>\n