Guitar Methods & Instruction

Teachers keep coming back to Alfred's Basic Guitar Method 1 (Third Edition) by Morty Manus and Mini Music Guides: Guitar Chord Dictionary as foundational resources. Ron Manus's Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course 1 is widely adopted for young learners. For classical technique, Aaron Shearer's Classic Guitar Technique, Volume 1 and Scott Tennant's Pumping Nylon (Second Edition) remain popular choices among serious students.

Dietrich Kessler's Kesslers Gitarrenkurs Band 1 and Leichter Weg zum Gitarrenspiel were added recently for teachers seeking German-language instruction materials.

Morty Manus led Alfred Music as president from 1952 to 2016 and authored some of the most widely used guitar methods in print. His Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has shaped generations of players across multiple skill levels and age groups.

Ron Manus, third generation of the Manus family, joined Alfred Music in 1988 and now serves as Chief Business Development Officer. His work on Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course brings creative energy to instructional design for younger students.

Aaron Shearer's Classical Guitar Technique, Volume 1 remains a cornerstone resource for fingerstyle players and serious technique study. His approach emphasizes proper form and musical development alongside technical skill.

Scott Tennant's Pumping Nylon (Second Edition) serves classical and flamenco guitarists seeking sophisticated technique training with recorded accompaniments.