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The Art of Classical Guitar, Guitar for Kidz and Ensemble Music for Guitar are dedicated instruction and resource books for classical guitar students, teachers, and enthusiasts alike. Over many years these publications have received world-wide acclaim and are exclusively available in digital form from this website, and hard-copy form from Australian retail outlets and Amazon (USA, UK, and Europe - see links below).

The author, Peter Altmeier-Mort, has had an international career of some 35 years as a performer, composer, lecturer, and teacher in the music industry. Highly regarded as a music educator, he has been extensively engaged in the training of guitar students from beginner to graduate levels in various major music institutions and specialist schools (see About The Author).

These are distinctly workable and effective method books, and the outcome of extensive research into fundamental aspects of student learning and development in relation to teaching methodology. Importantly, they develop for the student an enjoyable, long-term relationship with learning and playing guitar (see Reviews and Success).

“Indeed, rarely has there been a tutor (book) with comparable attention to detail....(he) explains everything.....and it is this step-by-step approach which will give students a sense of security and achievement. When one is shown exactly what to do.... satisfaction and joy are almost automatic results”.

International Journal of Music Education, Vol 21, p.100
– extract from a review of “The Art of Classical Guitar”

The Art of Classical Guitar; A Complete Method (Vol 1 & 2) was first published in Sydney in1989 and has been in circulation throughout Australasia, and at various times the UK, Europe, and USA since that first release. However, inconsistent distribution made these much sought-after books difficult to obtain in the past, but they are now available to anyone.

The series has been described by one international distributor as “the ultimate professional method book for the serious student who wishes to master classical guitar” (Lorenz, USA). Original new repertoire and technical pieces from these books have been selected material and set works in the Australian Music Examinations Board guitar syllabus for over 10 years.

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Guitar for Kidz Series

Volume 1”The Beginner’s Method” is intended for the 8 to12 year age group and is a practical learning format for individual or small group tuition. It focuses upon simple musical melodies which are learnt with classical guitar technique and practised with enjoyable play-along tracks (available free from this site). This is a ‘duet’ learning system that develops technical and rhythmic discipline from the very first lesson. The student then moves gradually into the solo classical guitar style as the book progresses. 

Volume 2 “Easy Two-Part Solos” is designed to augment students’ formal classical tuition with arrangements of familiar and recreational tunes and melodies. Although it is also intended for younger students, this compilation of easy repertoire pieces is generally for any beginner guitarist and is therefore completely suitable for learners of all ages at this level.

Volume 3 “Ensembles for Guitar” (beginners’ level) and Volume 4 “More Ensembles for Guitar” (intermediate level) are the ensemble music editions. These have been widely and successfully used by many teachers and literally hundreds of guitar students since their publication – ideal repertoire for school concerts, special events, and large ensemble performances.

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Our Sheet Music section contains various guitar solos, duos, and ensemble pieces for students and teachers to use. Some are free downloads while others are to be purchased – revisit this page to check on new additions as they occur or subscribe for updates. 

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