“The Art of Classical Guitar”

Course Length: 7 Sessions (each 120 minutes)

Target Audience: Intermediate to advanced classical guitar students, conservatory-level players, and emerging professionals

Format: online live sessions

Materials: Sheet music excerpts, annotated scores, technical exercises, video performances

 

Session 1: Foundations of Sound & Technique

Objective: Refine the physical and tonal fundamentals of classical guitar playing.

• Introduction to Andreas’s musical philosophy and influences
• Right-hand tone production: apoyando vs. tirando
• Left-hand efficiency and precision
• Nail shaping and maintenance for tone quality
• Exercises from Villa-Lobos, Giuliani, Sor and Andreas’s personal practice regimen
• Q&A: “What makes a beautiful sound?”

 

Session 2: The Singing Guitar – Phrasing & Expression

Objective: Develop musical phrasing that reflects the lyrical potential of the guitar.

• Breath and direction in melodic lines
• Articulation, rubato, and dynamics as expressive tools
• Analysis and performance of work of choice
• Phrasing masterclass: live performance critiques

 

Session 3: Turn a study into a musical piece

• Based on a study of choice selected by the student

 

Session 4: Repertoire Deep Dive – Baroque to Modern

Objective: Explore interpretation styles across historical periods.

• Stylistic nuances: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century
• Ornamentation and voicing in Bach and Scarlatti
• Modern sound worlds: Britten, Takemitsu, Brouwer
• Case study: Andreas Moutsoulis performs and deconstructs a signature piece
• Student repertoire coaching and feedback

 

Session 5: Mind and Body – Practice, Performance, and Stagecraft

Objective: Build a sustainable and effective approach to practicing and performing.

• Structuring efficient practice sessions
• Overcoming performance anxiety and stage presence
• Memory techniques: visualization, tactile memory, and analysis
• Warm-up and injury prevention routines
• Andreas’s personal performance preparation process

 

Session 6: Technique Lab – Mastering the Details

Objective: Dive deep into advanced technical skills and problem-solving.

• Tremolo, arpeggios, rasgueado, slurs, harmonics
• Left-hand shifts and barre clarity
• Speed and accuracy training (with metronome and rhythm exercises)
• Students present technical challenges for live feedback (based on selected repertoire by the student

 

Session 7: Artistic Identity & Career in Classical Guitar

Objective: Inspire students to find their unique voice and path as artists.

• Andreas Moutsoulis’s journey as a concert artist and educator
• Choosing repertoire to reflect your artistic identity
• Recording, competitions, and programming strategies
• Final recital: Student performances with critique

 

 

Booking your sessions

Andreas provides a complimentary 30-minute video session before making a booking, to discuss your requirements and preferences.

*Payments for all sessions are accepted in advance.

Cancellation policy

If a session is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, payment is due in full.