Online Classical Guitar Courses & Free Resources by Jonathan Richter

Matt R.

★★★★★ Google

Jonathan is a truly amazing and talented teacher. I was skeptical at first of doing remote lessons, as I had always done them in person. But Jonathan made the lessons such that I was able to learn the form and pieces with much more ease than I had imagined. Whether it’s flamenco or classical guitar, I would absolutely recommend Jonathan!

ZE BEV

★★★★★ Google

I have learned so much over the past year with Jonathan. I am a total beginner in music theory, sight reading, and playing classical guitar. I am so happy with my progress and the fact that I can read AND play at the beginner level... I might even be moving to the early stages of intermediate, but I have definitely conquered the beginner's stage thanks to Jonathan, his patience, his strong command of music theory and technique, his vast knowledge and his diversity of styles.

Kevin S.

★★★★★ Google

I've been playing rock guitar for twenty years, and recently decided to expand my music vocabulary by taking classical guitar lessons with Jonathan. In a short period of time, Jonathan was able to methodically take me through a repertoire of classical pieces, demystifying techniques that had baffled me trying to figure them out on youtube (like how to file my nails right, how to do rasgueados, how to begin to think about Flamenco guitar...). Now I'm playing a piece I've been wanting to play for years -- Capricho Arabe by Tarrega, and am quickly improving my playing! Thanks Jonathan!

Orion L.

★★★★★ Google

Amazing instructor, I learn something new every time I visit; plus, I've been improving faster than I thought I ever could. When I started with Jonathan, I wouldn't have imagined how quickly I'd be reading sheet music again, and now I'm partaking in classical programs as if I'd been playing my entire life. Would absolutely recommend.

Christina L.

★★★★★ Google

Jonathan is one of my favorite music teachers I've ever had. My musical background is in rock-style electric guitar, so I only knew chords and tablature. I was nervous about reading sheet music, but he made it approachable. After just three months, I feel confident playing classical pieces. I highly recommend taking his lessons, it's so rewarding!

Sammy R.

★★★★★ Google

I really did enjoy learning from the beginning with John. He makes it easy and doesn't make you feel terrible after sounding terrible. I had several lessons with him and he recommended different guitars and made videos just for me to keep practicing. I know that I will be a rockstar 🤘🏽🎸 in no time thanks to Jonathan. I recommend him to anyone seeking an instructor.

Sean Y.

★★★★★ Google

I strongly encourage anyone at any age or skill level to set up a time with Jonathan! He tailors every lesson to your specific needs, is very responsive to questions, and provides great practical advice. Overall easygoing and a delight to work with!

Zach P.

★★★★★ Google

I’ve been taking lessons with Jonathan for nearly a year now and have had a very enriching and exciting journey. He truly is the best teacher I could ask for, always cheerful and engaging during lessons and always sensitive to whatever might be going in my life away from the guitar. Jonathan is great about maintaining a healthy balance between what I want to play and what I need to learn technically. There is often overlap between the two but he offers guidance when there is not. If you are able to take lessons with Jonathan, even if you are entirely new to the guitar, I highly recommend you take the opportunity. He is an awesome guy and a very effective, very conscientious teacher.

Cindy S.

★★★★★ Google

It has been decades since I played the guitar and it was acoustic style. My dream has always been to learn classical guitar. In January, I found Jonathan and could not be more pleased. As a teacher, I know how much patience is needed, and Jonathan has a ton. He is so gifted as a teacher. There are times I know I don't sound great playing, but he always keeps me motivated and works patiently with me. I won't go anywhere else because he is exceptional. Thanks, Jonathan.

Michael K.

★★★★★ Google

I have been taking lessons with Jonathan for the past few months and have really enjoyed it! I was interested in pushing myself on the guitar, but wasn’t quite sure how, and from the first lesson, Jonathan provided me with SOOO many different materials and taught me how I could use them inside and outside of lessons to build up my different skills. In lessons he is incredibly knowledgeable and patient with players of any skill level. He is also very prepared for every lesson and even sends a follow up email after every lesson with materials to focus on for next! Finally, his website is also very helpful for being able to contact and find videos, sheet music, and information for all levels.

Bruce L.

★★★★★ Google

On top of being a very talented guitar player, Jonathan is also a great teacher. He does a good job of finding and pushing my boundaries as a player, and breaking down complex concepts, making them as simple as possible. I have really enjoyed learning classical guitar with Jonathan!

M. O'Mara

★★★★★ Google

I’ve been taking classical guitar lessons from Jonathan for 5 months and am absolutely loving it! Jonathan is a gifted and passionate classical guitar player who brings both patience and enthusiasm to his teaching. I came back to guitar after decades of playing sporadically and it showed. I lacked confidence in my playing abilities. Jonathan worked with me and within a few lessons, had me diving into the deep end, challenging me with pieces that I never thought I would play. I particularly like the way he follows up his lessons with an emailed recap and a video showing what we played and reminding me how to play the tricky parts. It’s a great reminder for my practice sessions. He’s inspired me to actually practice and improve my playing beyond what I thought I was capable of. If you’re a new player, someone coming back to playing after a long hiatus or even Andres Segovia, you will love taking lessons from Jonathan.

T. Rider

★★★★★ Google

After months of "self-teach" without a clear direction or significant progress, I was fortunate to find Jonathan. I am having a Great experience. Each class is a well spend time on improving my Technique and increase my motivation. Jonathan is a well organized professional / fantastic player / very effective & flexible instructor.

Jacqueline B.

★★★★★ Google

Jonathan is an amazing instructor. He is very patient and catering to the beginning guitarist. I was playing music after only three lessons. Pretty incredible as prior to meeting him, I had never picked up an instrument. I highly recommend to any novice or to those wishing to further develop their musical talents to an expert level. He's the best!

Dashiell S.

★★★★★ Google

Jonathan is one of the most intuitive teachers I’ve ever had. In under a year, Jonathan has helped me elevate my technique and musicality to heights I couldn’t of imagined. During this time we have gone through some of the more advanced repertoire including Asturias, Capricho Arabe, Bach preludes and more. Jonathan has the unique ability of adapting to the strengths and weaknesses of his students in order to maximize potential. If you’re interested in developing classical guitar technique, whether it’s to better yourself as a musician, or just to learn fundamentals of an under-appreciated art, Jonathan is the man. Seriously, I can’t believe how much I have developed, I am playing pieces that I never thought I could, and for that I am ever grateful.

Michael F.

★★★★★ Google

I'm an adult learning to play classical guitar and I could not be happier with Jonathan Richter. After just a few weeks of classical guitar lessons I was playing a beautiful piece by Aguado, which helped me keep my momentum and enthusiasm to continue. Jonathan is very proactive and quickly diagnoses where I'm struggling, giving me steady encouragement and generating custom exercises to help me get over my hurdles. He is also available in between classes to answer questions.

Evan O.

★★★★★ Google

Jonathan is the real deal. I've taken lessons with other teachers before, but Jonathan has been the first to truly help things "click" for me. I had been playing guitar for about two and a half years, and while I was getting to where I could play a few songs well, I was frustrated with a lack of noticeable progress. I could play, but I don't think I really understood how the instrument "worked" in any meaningful way. After a few months working with Jonathan, the difference is incredibly stark. I have a much easier time not just playing, but writing and composing my own songs as well. I not only have a greater grasp of theory, but I know how to apply it to my playing. He has a robust knowledge of theory and technique for people trying to deepen their playing, and a patience and kindness that make him a great choice for beginners too. While his specialty is classical fingerstyle, I would recommend Jonathan to almost anyone who wants to learn more about not just the guitar, but music in general.