About this pathway
A structured route from first chord to grade eight.
Classical guitar is the discipline of the instrument: a free-stroke and rest-stroke right hand, reading in standard notation, and a graded repertoire that stretches from Renaissance lute pieces to modern works. It rewards patience and builds a technique that transfers to every other style.
- Grades
- Foundation → Rockschool Debut – Grade 8
- Cadence
- Weekly 45 min · 60 min from Grade 4
How we teach it
- 01
Right-hand technique is taught from the first lesson: alternation, arpeggio patterns and tone production.
- 02
Reading is built from the staff, not from tablature, so students can access the full classical repertoire.
- 03
Repertoire is selected by grade, with periodic assessments that mirror the Rockschool and standard classical pathways.
By the end of the pathway
- Rest- and free-stroke right-hand technique
- Fluent reading in standard notation
- Graded classical repertoire
- Performance and interpretation skills
Lesson formats
Online or in the studio — the same instructor, the same pathway.
Online lessons
One-to-one instruction over Zoom, scheduled to your availability. You get the same curriculum, the same feedback and a recorded follow-up for practice between sessions.
Book an online lessonStudio lessons
In-person lessons at the GLP studio in Cairo, with the instructor and room matched to your instrument. Scheduled appointments, direct guidance and a structured session every time.
Book a studio lessonYour instructors
Classical Guitar faculty
Public instructor profiles for classical guitar will appear here once our faculty are published. You can still book a lesson — we will match you with the right instructor.
Book a classical guitar lessonFAQ
Questions about classical guitar lessons
Must I learn on a nylon-string guitar?
Yes — the technique and repertoire assume a nylon-string classical instrument.
Do I need to read music?
Reading is taught as part of the pathway; no prior reading experience is expected.
Is this suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. The pathway starts with posture, hand position and the first open-string studies.
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