We are delighted to announce that we are back with a ‘real-world, in-person’ Annual Conference for 2022 ! We shall be in a new venue this year, the wonderful Leeds Conservatoire in the heart of the vibrant multi-cultural city of Leeds in West Yorkshire. The conference is on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd August 2022. More Info »
Conference, EGTA conference, Latest newsVisit the Book Reviews section of our web-site for more recently-published reviews of new publications for teaching and performing. We are pleased to be able to highlight the latest books and repertoire from the leading publishers of classical guitar material, including Schott, Universal Edition, Berben, Ricordi, ABRSM, Trinity, Doblinger, Orpheus, Oxford, Chanterelle and more… It’s More Info »
Have a look at our most recent book reviews, including a brand new recommended Christmas Favourites publication…
Book reviews, Christmas, Christmas musicThe European String Teachers’ Association, in partnership with The University Of Chichester in Sussex, have developed a Post-graduate Certificate In Teaching for teachers of plucked strings. This newly-launched (January 2020) partly-on-line course is fully accredited to Masters level. The course is intended for string teachers who want to enhance their professional development through a programme More Info »
We have just initiated our own You-Tube channel … Keep an eye on this as we add videos related to classical guitar teaching in the UK.
We are delighted to publish our first review of the year; a fascinating book of challenging technical exercises by renowned Greek composer and teacher Evangelos Boudounis. He will be known to many of you for his composition ‘Tsifteteli For Elena‘ written for Elena Papandreou, one of his many students in Athens, and which has been More Info »
Please visit our book reviews section for the latest commentary on seasonal publications ! https://egta.co.uk/blog/category/reviews
Our Publications Reviews page(s) have had a further three or four new book reviews added. Make sure you read them for the analysis of current releases from the top publishing houses. Guitar teachers can use these articles to get a feel for their relevance to their teaching practice, and help make recommendations for students’ purchases. More Info »
Please have a look at our Reviews page(s) for the latest detailed analysis of current releases from the top publishing houses. Get a feel for their relevance to your teaching practice, and help make recommendations for students’ purchases.
The National Youth Guitar Ensemble was originally an EGTA(UK) project that is now run by The Arts Circus charity. It is a superb way for young classical guitarists to experience the challenges and joys of chamber music performance, and many members have gone on to achieve great success in professional careers. Each year NYGE holds More Info »
