Established in 2001 by Jean-Pierre Antaki, the Academy of Spanish Guitar is dedicated to inspiring its students and teaching the skills to create beautiful and majestic music.
We teach worldwide via Zoom and Google Meet. It's a great way to learn and save time, with recitals online every four months. Teachers in Europe and Australia.
Tuition
We have experienced teachers in Europe and Australia who can build your skills from any level. Our tuition is personal and mostly online.
Concerts
The Academy organises regular concerts featuring our teachers and students. Subscribe to our mailing list and we'll keep you informed.
Zoom or Google Meet
We offer lessons by Zoom or Google Meet ... so it doesn't matter where you are! Online lessons are surprisingly personal and effective.
Beginners
The first part of the syllabus was originally compiled by Len Williams for his students at the London Spanish Guitar Centre (including his son, John Williams). It consists of well-graded and musically attractive guitar pieces, with some essential technical material.
Intermediates
When students are ready for the next phase, they are taken through some of the more challenging and iconic works of the guitar repertoire which develop their technique and musicianship to a higher level.
Advanced
If students demonstrate exceptional ability, they are encouraged to progress to this phase. Here they will learn the pinnacles of the guitar repertoire, spanning centuries from the early Renaissance through to major compositions of recent years.
Our next concert
Our next concert will be held on Zoom at 6:00 pm (Sydney | Melbourne Time) on Sunday the 14th of June 2026.
Open your Zoom app or go to zoom.us. Join a Meeting. If you are on zoom.us click 'Join' top right. The Meeting ID is 91087182520 and the Password is 441901. Please note: The meeting is set at 5.30pm for preparation with students. The concert begins at 6:00 pm AEST.
See you there!
Our most recent student recital - March 2026
Aaron Nangle, performing A.Diabelli's Tremolo Study
Jean-Pierre Antaki is a fine and sensitive musician who has a highly refined technique and an exceptional measure of musicality.
Jean-Pierre is a wonderful teacher who has introduced me to a vast world of classical and traditional music. Before starting lessons with Jean-Pierre I could play just a few chords and now I'm playing concert level repertoire, performing regularly, understanding advanced musical concepts and challenging myself in a supportive and comfortable environment. Studying guitar online is flexible and means my lessons fit effortlessly with my full-time job.
J.S. Bach 'Lute Suite No.4 Gavotte'
Performed by Jean-Pierre Antaki in 1995.
Isaac Albeniz 'Asturias'
Performed by Jean-Pierre Antaki in 1995.
About Us
The Academy of Spanish Guitar is a leading school in the instruction of classical guitar in Europe and Australia. We teach worldwide via Zoom and Google Meet.
Our teachers will bring out and hone your abilities in a relaxed and positive way.
We aim to create a community of dedicated musicians and provide them with the skills and knowledge to reach a level of excellence. We have experienced teachers who can build your skills from any level.
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