Classical Guitar For Young People is about joy! The book consists of 37 pieces that follow a careful technical sequence and are designed to promote expressive music-making from the very first lesson. Notes and techniques are introduced in the context of gratifying musical experiences with expressive dynamics indicated from the first piece. The second half of the book, written for parents and teachers, explains the teaching methodology and sequencing, and gives direction on a piece-by-piece basis for teaching the beginning-level pieces.  

Audio for all 37 selections is available for free online here.

Classical Guitar For Young People was written by award-winning classical guitarist, teacher, author, and community leader Dr. Matthew Hinsley. Dr. Hinsley won the 2020 Margaret Perry Award for Excellence in Education, and is a 2019 recipient of the National Guild for Community Arts Education Milestone Award for more than twenty years of community service in the arts. He was named Public Citizen of the Year by the the Texas Association of Social Workers, and won an Austin Under Forty Award for Arts and Culture. Dr. Hinsley is interested in discovering and implementing ways that music can lift individuals’ spirits, help overcome isolation, encourage international cultural exchange, and help young people confidently express themselves and build their unique identities. Learn more about Dr. Matthew Hinsley’s work and other publications at his website.