Exclusive method of Flamenco Guitar School

Exclusive methodology

The Rafael Cañizares School of Flamenco Guitar offers a variety of private classes using its own method to simplify understanding the guitar and improve the skills of students of all ages and levels.

Para la escuela, el capítulo más importante de su actividad y de los objetivos propuestos es, sin duda, la formación de sus miembros y de todos aquellos aficionados que tengan interés en ampliar sus conocimientos. La escuela se propone contribuir a incrementar la cultura y el disfrute de este arte que es, no por complejo, menos asequible.

La escuela toma como base la experiencia de muchos años dedicados a la enseñanza rigurosa y la efectiva metodología “Despacito y a compás”, con la que podrás aprender a tu ritmo y bajo la supervisión personal de Rafael Cañizares para ayudarte a desarrollar todo tu potencial.

Con esta novedosa propuesta accederás a una experiencia privilegiada en la que el alumno trabaja con partituras y tablaturas cuyas transcripciones han sido realizadas únicamente para la enseñanza en la Escuela de Guitarra Flamenca Rafael Cañizares. Estos materiales son utilizados en las clases presenciales en su soporte informático y junto con el audio que lo acompaña, además de tener acceso complementario a través de Mis cursos a los vídeos de las lecciones.

En resumen, la metodología de la Escuela de Guitarra Flamenca Rafael Cañizares no la encontrarás en otro sitio puesto que las partituras y tablaturas de “Despacito y a compás” no están publicadas ni comercializadas fuera del ámbito de la escuela.

Slowly and in Time: the method

The programme consists of four courses that make up this flamenco guitar method and sets the bases for playing the guitar well from the very start. And I say ‘well from the very start’ because you can play well after only five months learning slowly and in time, as well as very play badly after playing for 20 years incoherently and out of rhythm.

The way I see it, there are only two ways to play the guitar: well or badly. It’s not possible to play ‘ok’. It is preferable to play a little and well than a lot and badly. The philosophy on which this method is based follows this principle to the letter. That’s where it gets its name: ‘Slowly and in Time’.

The first years of learning comprise a very important stage for new students of this art because it is during this period when they have to put down roots both in the correct technique and in gaining the musical maturity necessary for proper musical development. One has to be the consequence of the other.

Slowly and in Time is the exclusive method of the Rafael Cañizares School of Flamenco Guitar and the result of my background and professional experience as a guitarist and flamenco ‘tocaor’ over the course of my more than 40 year uninterrupted career and my experience as a teacher., It is a method created to help you develop to your full potential..

The relationship established between the instructor and the student is of crucial importance. Students who are motivated and well guided by their teacher will develop to their full potential in a more productive manner. This does not only involve the acquisition of the right technical resources in every case, but also fosters the development of your own innate musical capabilities.

Through these courses students will learn to relate and put into practice everything they learn in a positive context that encourages accomplishment. To this end, every class, whether individual or group, offers different content related to theory, technique and musical interpretation, rhythm and flamenco vocal and dance accompaniment.

All of the content of the programme is written in musical notation and tablature for the guitar, always accompanied by an audio recording. Audio-visual and computer media are used in the classroom to foster understanding of the repertoire under study.

Modules

The complete course is made up of four levels, and each of these is divided into several modules comprised of a minimum of five lessons and their corresponding assignments.

Depending on the student’s level, the lessons encompass the following areas:

Technique
Theory
Interpretation
Accompaniment

Practising the repertoire best suited for each student’s level is essential, and is the most appropriate way to ensure that progress is steady and seamless. An inappropriate repertoire is only a source of frustration and often leads to giving up.

In short, having fun is a key part of learning. Our hope is that this method makes you enjoy and experience the flamenco guitar just as you want to. And this is why we have chosen the music.

Exclusive method of Flamenco Guitar School

Exclusive methodology

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