Learn from Great Classical Guitar Teachers

Ryan Hernandez began his musical training in Huntington Beach, California, guided by esteemed blues musician Walter Trout. Upon moving to New Jersey in 2010, Ryan was gradually exposed to the Tri-state jazz scene, becoming enamored with it. This passion led him to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's jazz program and the New Jersey Youth Jazz Orchestra.

My name is Pietro, happy that you are reading this details about me! - I obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Classical Guitar with top marks at the "Egidio Romualdo Duni" Conservatory in Matera (2023) and a High School Diploma (2019) from Musical High School "Archita" (with top marks) in Taranto with M° Antonio Rugolo.

I am an active solo performer, chamber musician, and dedicated educator. With a passion for sharing music that enriches lives, I seek to inspire and connect with audiences through performances and teachings. I began studying classical guitar at the age of 10 and, in 2015, moved to the United States to further my guitar studies and pursue a deeper exploration of music.

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.

I've been teaching guitar for about 10 years. Playing guitar has been part of my life since age 10—starting with acoustic, then electric, and eventually adding classical guitar to the mix. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg (Germany), where I developed both my musical and educational foundation.

I started studying the guitar with local teachers at the age of 8. Upon graduation from high school I enrolled in The College of Mount Saint Josephs music program as a Classical Guitar Performance Major, also a Music Education Major. It was at this time that I first started teaching private lessons at a local music store.

Yaman Akdogan was born in Izmir, Turkey in 1986. He started music by playing guitar at the age of 11. He added the bass to his skills to fill in the bassist position in the school band. Later in high school, borrowing some jazz recordings from a pianist friend, he started getting into jazz music.

I am a guitarist based in Milan who graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Roosevelt University in Classical Guitar Performance in 2018 where I have studied with Denis Azabagic. In 2018, I started off my career with two classical recitals in Ganz Hall in Chicago. That same year, I performed at a fashion pop-up event for the brand "Landmee" in Bangkok, Thailand.

Duncan Gardiner is a classical guitarist, composer, researcher, and educator who has emerged as an innovative musician with expertise in many fields. Having released four studio albums, published a book of original compositions and scholarly literature, and toured internationally, Duncan has been described as “exceedingly talented” (Julian Day, ABC Classic) and as “an excellent…

Douglas Seth enjoys a diverse career as a performer, arranger, composer, and teacher. Douglas has performed throughout the United States, Canada, Venezuela, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary and has appeared on both TV and radio. His guitar works have been published through Mel Bay Publications and arrangements featured in professional off-Broadway productions.