Guitar Shops


TONAR MUSIC

Tonar Music is an online music store and record company dedicated to Grammy nominated guitarist Manuel Barrueco. Please visit us at www.TonarMusic.com to view our extensive selection of Manuel Barrueco’s products.

Teachers/Schools


FRANCO PLATINO

Winner of the Naxos Recording Prize at the Guitar Foundation of America, Franco Platino’s debut recording, “Guitar Recital,” received rave reviews by music magazines worldwide. The American Record Guide described him as “an extremely expressive player, his virtuosity is apparent but never pushed“ and the prestigious Gramophone magazine wrote: “This is one of the finest records of guitar playing I have encountered in many years. It is of star quality in every respect.”

A graduate with high honors from the Conservatorio Statale di Musica G. P. da Palestrina in Italy, Platino completed the Graduate Performance Diploma and the distinguished Artist Diploma programs at the Peabody Conservatory with Manuel Barrueco.

Franco has now joined the faculty at the Peabody Preparatory where he teaches individual students and group classes. For information on how to study with him, visit the websites below or send an email:

Websites: www.FrancoPlatino.com and www.peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory

Email: FrancoPlatino@jhu.edu

LORIE NOWACZYK

Director of Treble Clef Guitar, LLC in the Greater Harrisburg Area

  • Certified Suzuki Guitar Teacher
  • BA in Music, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Messiah University, 2018
  • Style: Classical Guitar
  • Level: Beginner to Advanced
  • Age: 4 yrs to adult
  • Masterclasses with: Manuel Barrueco, Meng Su, Andrea Gonzalez, Jason Vieaux, Mychal Gendron, William Kossler

Website: www.Trebleclefguitar.com

Email: lmn.nowaczyk@gmail.com

JORGE RIOS – Zen Guitar Studio (Fells Point)

Jorge Rios is a former award-winning Associate Instructor of Classical Guitar at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Some of his students have earned various awards and scholarships.

His Zen Method of Guitar emphasizes the perfection of technique and artistry via the most direct and expedient manner possible. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, my primary aim is to instill proper musicianship along with measurable progress in a fun, informative and encouraging manner.

Tel: (410) 914-7741

Website: https://www.zenguitarstudio.com

JEREMY LYONS

Jeremy Lyons has been teaching classical guitar for the past ten years to students of all ages and abilities. He has experience teaching students privately, in group settings, and leading ensembles of various sizes. Lessons emphasize technical development, rhythmic control, musical expression, and knowledge of music theory. Although specializing in classical guitar, Jeremy has experience in various styles of guitar playing and students are welcome to explore any genre of music during lessons. His approach aims to develop a well-rounded musician and his experience working with children makes him an ideal choice for parents interested in enrolling their kids in music lessons.

For more information or to contact Jeremy: jeremylyonsguitar.com / jlyons872@gmail.com or call on 610-416-0676

ANDY MITCHELL

Andy Mitchell (MM, BM: The Peabody Conservatory of Music) studied classical guitar with Frank Koonce, Julian Gray, and Nathaniel Gunod, and studied composition with composer Chen Yi.

Andy has 20+ years of teaching experience and teaches students of all levels. He has taught online students across the country for years, and is currently teaching exclusively online using Zoom through a high speed internet connection. Andy offers training in classical technique, musicality, music theory, composition, performing, recording, and ear training.

Andy writes exclusively for solo guitar, and his music can be sampled and purchased at: www.andymitchellguitar.com. For more information or to contact Andy: andychimaera@hotmail.com

KATHRIN MURRAY

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Kathrin Murray, holds a Master’s Degree from Peabody, and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Denver. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, she was featured in a professional ukulele ensemble between the ages of 9-12 years old.

Kathrin teaches ages 5 and up, and is accepting all levels of classical guitar and ukulele students. Students receive a strong foundation of technique and music reading, all while having a great time. Past students have been accepted to music programs at the Royal Academy in London, and Towson University with a full scholarship. www.kathrinmurray.com

GEORGE PLEAT

Start your journey with classical guitar lessons and enrich your life with music, do not wait any longer.

George Pleat offers beginners classical guitar lessons for children (older than 6 yrs.) and adults in and around Columbia, MD. He is a trained guitarist in both Suzuki and Shearer methods.

For more information and contact www.georgepleatguitar.com or 410-802-6215, guitarpleat15@gmail.com.

PEABODY CONSERVATORY

The Guitar Department at Peabody, the first at a major conservatory in the United States, has been a leader in guitar performance education since the 1960s.

Founded by Aaron Shearer, the department has produced some of the finest performers and teachers active today, including Manuel Barrueco, the Beijing Guitar Duo (Meng Su and Yameng Wang), Julian Gray, Lukasz Kuropaczewski, Ronald Pearl, David Starobin, David Tanenbaum, and Ana Vidovic, among others.

Today, the Peabody Guitar Department continues its pioneering tradition with a faculty of distinguished performers and educators who enjoy national and international careers. Their combined skills and knowledge coalesce into one common goal: to inspire students to strive for the highest level of musical expression and develop their talent on the guitar to its fullest potential.

The guitar curriculum offers a full range of courses to support the development of future teachers and concert artists. It features weekly performance classes, pedagogy, guitar ensemble, guitar and lute literature classes, and guitar skills and lute tablature instruction. All students in the guitar program work with Manuel Barrueco through master classes and other venues.

Website: https://peabody.jhu.edu/academics/instruments-areas-of-study/guitar/

BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The Baltimore School of Music is a private, locally-owned center for music education.

We offer private lessons in guitar, ukulele, bass, violin, viola, cello, flute, saxophone, clarinet, and piano. With an emphasis on classical guitar, guitar lessons are a wonderful resource for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players of any age looking to advance their skills. Lessons focus on musicianship, technique, note reading, solo playing, and ensemble skills.

Contact us at 443-687-7000, frontdesk@baltimoreschoolofmusic.org, or visit our website for more information: www.baltimoreschoolofmusic.org.