Classical Guitar Lessons
Personalized one-on-one instruction for classical guitarists who want to build strong technique, deepen their musical understanding, and play with greater confidence and artistry.
Whether you prefer to study in person or online, you can choose the option that fits your schedule and location.
A Thoughtful Place to Learn
In-person lessons make it possible to work closely on the details that shape your playing. I can observe your technique, hear the instrument directly, and help you make clear, practical adjustments. Lessons take place in a dedicated studio in Milwaukie, just outside Portland.
Focused Feedback
I listen closely to your playing, identify the details that are holding you back, and help you make meaningful improvements
Personalized Direction
Your lessons are built around your experience, musical interests, and goals rather than a generic curriculum.
Clear Next Steps
Receive organized lesson notes so you always understand what to practice, how to approach it, and what we are building toward.
How lessons work
1. We Begin with a Conversation
We’ll talk about your experience, the music you love, what has been challenging, and where you would like your playing to go.
2. We Connect Technique and Artistry
We use classical repertoire to develop coordination, tone, phrasing, and musical understanding together, so technical growth always serves the music.
3. We Build Something Lasting
Real progress goes beyond learning notes. You’ll develop your ear, technique, musical understanding, and the ability to approach new music independently.
What You’ll Develop
Good lessons should give you more than corrections from week to week. We’ll build the technical, musical, and practical skills that allow you to become a more confident and independent guitarist.
Refined technique that reduces tension and creates greater ease
A more controlled and expressive tone
Stronger music-reading and fingerboard knowledge
More effective and efficient practice methods
A deeper understanding of phrasing, interpretation, and musical structure
The ability to learn and shape new repertoire independently
See the Teaching in action
Sometimes a small adjustment in technique, phrasing, or practice strategy can completely change the way a piece feels under your hands. My goal is to make those details clear, practical, and immediately useful.
“Kristen has an outstanding ability to identify aspects of my playing in need of improvement. She pays particular attention to proper technique and always aims for overall improvement in musicality. Her studio is bright and modern, with wonderful acoustics. Calm, observant, funny…she is the best guitar teacher with whom I have studied in my 35 years of playing.”
— Michael F., student
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Classical guitar lessons are $80 for 60 minutes, with weekly and twice-monthly options available.
Whether you're ready to begin in person or online, your next chapter starts today!