Classical Guitar Best Sellers

Teachers keep coming back to Pumping Nylon (Second Edition) by Scott Tennant for its comprehensive approach to technique and conditioning. Classic Guitar Technique, Volume 1 (Third Edition) by Aaron Shearer remains the standard for serious students. Classical for Guitar: In TAB by Jerry Snyder offers accessible entry points without sacrificing musical substance, while 120 Studies for Right Hand Development by Mauro Giuliani provides focused technical work that has endured for over a century.

Aaron Shearer's Classic Guitar Technique, Volume 1 has shaped how classical guitarists learn to hold and move their hands. His Guitar Note Speller builds foundational literacy alongside technical work, reflecting his long career as a pedagogical voice in classical guitar education.

Scott Tennant brings a modern approach to classical guitar training in Pumping Nylon, translating traditional technique into language and exercises that resonate with contemporary students. His second edition reflects decades of classroom feedback.

Thomas Kikta studied directly with Aaron Shearer at Peabody and UNC, then spent thirty years directing classical guitar studies at Duquesne University. His work carries forward the lineage of rigorous technique training while serving the needs of today's students.