Academy Passport

Develop your talent, learn with structure and become the musician you wish to be with unlimited access to all courses on the Richard Durrant Academy.

Complete Guide to Tremolo

A well-played tremolo on a classical guitar is one of the most beautiful sounds in western music. Master this magical technique and be guided through some of the great tremolo solos, including Recuerdos de la Alhambra.

Academy Tea Bar

Here's where you'll find help on subjects like choosing a guitar or uke, changing strings, tuning and looking after your nails. Use Disqus to ask questions and share experiences.

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Twelve Classical Guitar Studies

'Go to' classical guitar studies that are the perfect daily, musical workout with plenty of subtle physical and artistic challenges.

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Sight Reading for Guitar

The Sight Reading Course covers the two main sight reading skills of rhythmic fluency and knowledge of pitch. You'll also become familiar with the link between fluent sight reading and key awareness.

Guitar Back to Basics

This ten lesson course is ideal if you are either a beginner, wanting a thorough introduction to playing the guitar, or if you have played already but want to go back to basics to build a better technique and learn more about music.

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