Rafael Scarfullery

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Classical Guitar Lessons in Charlottesville, VA

Rafael is available for private and group guitar lessons in Charlottesville, Virginia, and its sorrounding areas. He's highly prepared as a music teacher, having three university degrees in guitar performance: Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and a Doctorate of Musical Arts. Rafael has been teaching guitar for 20 years at different schools. The main ones have been: Sweet Briar College (Virginia), Shenandoah University (Virginia), Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), and the Conservatorio Nacional de Musica de Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic).

Lesson Schedule Supplies Student Recitals Practice Routine Videos for Practice Testimonials Resources Contact

Lesson Schedule

Once a week. Arranged on a monthly basis.

Supplies

Guitar: I suggest a nylon string guitar.
Footstool
Chromatic Tuner
Metronome
Music stand
Books (selected according to your level):

Scott Tenant: Pumping Nylon

Repertoire and Studies Collection from The Royal Conservatory of Music

Julio Sagreras: The First Lessons for Guitar

Aaron Shearer: Learning the Classical Guitar

Rafael Scarfullery: Guitar Method for the Beginner.

Student Recitals

Twice a year I organize a private guitar recital with all the students to encourage development, persistence and solidarity. Then we meet the week after to discuss the achievement.

Practice Routine

I encourage my students to do a practice routine every day of the week. It consists of:

Warm-up exercises
Scales
Slurs
Arpeggios
Repertoire: studies and pieces

Videos for Practice

I use Youtube to upload videos with learning tools for my students. Each assignment will be found there so that the student can view it and check his/her improvement.

Testimonials

Caroline:
I started studying with Rafael about a year ago, and have really enjoyed taking classical guitar lessons from him. He combines top-notch training and performance ability with a personable, and patient, attitude toward his students. I also love the music I am learning and have seen great improvements in my playing ability since I started studying with Rafael.
Noah:
You have been the greatest teacher and a great influence on me. I am not the same guitar player I was before I met you.

Tips for becoming a better performer and human being

Resources
Practice Sheet
Developing Good Habits Sheet
Metronome Online
Guitar Tuner Online
Music Notes on the Guitar and Guitar Neck Diagram
Music Paper
Guitar Tab
Guitar Chord Tab
Guitar Chords
Strings by Mail
Guitar History
Guitar Foundation of America

Contact:
Rafael Scarfullery
Phone: 434-851-0674
Email: rafael@rafaelscarfullery.com
Charlottesville, Virginia

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