Rafael Lloyd Iglesias
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learn flamenco guitar with

Rafael
Lloyd Iglesias
AmStuck
playing the same old chords from decades ago?
FLost
your love for the guitar?
B♭Learn
from the master whose taught the stars (inc. Radiohead's EOB)
CA new musical language
with both deep and upbeat melodies

Learn Flamenco Guitar Online

This new course lets you sit with a flamenco maestro for two hours. You will learn from the best in business. Rafael has taught and performed for over 40 years, including many famous stars – from EOB (Radiohead) to Jack Peñate (recorded with Adele). Shot in 2023 in his studio, this course is designed for players of all abilities and genres. The course is not just for those wanting to learn flamenco, but for those who want re-discover their love and passion for guitar and musical history. Many of Rafael's students have spent years or decades away from playing, or stuck in a plateau.In this two hour course, Rafael passes on invaluable strums and insights into how this traditional folk music works. No tab and no score by design, it's like being immersed in 23 private lessons with the master himself.It’s a listen, look and learn session where you have to use all your senses not just your ears to get the nuances of the flamenco guitar world. It makes you open your ears and become much more aware of what you are playing.
Course planIf you're familiar with a few chords on the guitar from younger years, but never got any further, this course is for you. Rafael offers 23 immersive classes which teaches you the fundamentals of flamenco, alongside its rich history, culture and fascinating sounds.
1. Posture
2. Left hand position
3. Right hand techniques
4. Bulerías – the cliffhanger
5. Rumba
6. Common student mistakes
7. Flamenco styles & history
8. Tips & Tricks
9. ...And more!

Flamenco Guitar Course – Details

Course planIf you're familiar with a few chords on the guitar, but never got any further, this course is for you. Rafael offers 23 immersive classes which teaches you the fundamentals of flamenco guitar, alongside its rich history, culture and invocative moods. Rafael focuses on teaching you the correct technique quickly from the ground up, so you have the best foundation as you develop your guitar playing. You learn two of the most popular palos (styles) – the rumba, and the buleria – the guitarists' favourite challenge!
Posture Rafael demonstrates different ways of sitting and holding
a flamenco guitar for comfort and longevity. Good technique will save you problems, increase your playing comfort, and prevent
back pain down the line!
1. Posture
2. Left hand position
3. Right hand techniques
4. Bulerías – the cliffhanger
5. Rumba
6. Common student mistakes
7. Flamenco styles & history
8. Tips & Tricks
9. ...And more!
Pricing
Flamenco Beginners Course (Full)
For guitarists of all experiences who want to learn beginner flamenco guitar. Taught by international flamenco performer and teacher Maestro Rafael Iglesias. Free and premium tiers available.
ReviewsStudents & Media appreciate the course
Ned Stranger (@nedstranger)Singer / songwriter, Vienna
I've been playing guitar for about fifteen years and wanted to expand my musical horizons with some flamenco lessons - Rafael managed to step change my technique in several hours and it sparked a period of rich songwriting inspiration with the new rhythms and picking styles I learned. I cannot recommend him enough; he explains it so clearly and balances the technical side with the more emotional/story side of flamenco music!
Adam HearnLimpopo, South Africa
I discovered a new passion for flamenco guitar through lessons with this Maestro! After years of enjoying flamenco music, I now understand much more of the rhythm that I ever believed was possible and can play enough to impress my friends! Highly recommended!
PeterLondon
Rafael is a superb and patient guitar tutor from whom I have developed my own playing style and be inspired by Flamenco and Spanish culture.
Michael (@mrmichaelgr)Software engineer, Barcelona
You may recognise me at the end of the course in the bonus lecture, I am the student making the mistakes you might be making too! I wish to say in addition to everyone else's comments, Rafael's course teaches not just music and rhythm, but carries with it the soul and spirit of this beautiful music 💃. Having spent many years on-and-off (and unsuccessful new years resolutions!) not getting anywhere with guitar, Rafael's course finally motivated me and put me on the right track. I now just 'get it' in a way I couldn't before when I used free Youtube videos without any structure, and that change is thanks to Rafael. After Rafael's course I am motivated to practice regularly each week, and can see a radical improvement in where I am at in just months, compared to the little progress I made years before..
El PaisSpanish national newspaper - elpais.com
Rafael plays with the soul of a gypsy
MariaDesigner, Barcelona
Taking this course has made me go back to the beginner mindset. It was an amazing reset button for my previous way of approaching guitar and music, since Flamenco wasn't a rhythm i thought i was interested about.I recommend it to anyone interested in getting in touch with a new music, new sounds, new rhythms and new emotions
JulieResearcher & open-mic singer, France
His music is soulful and alive. He has been trained on the ground, with gypsies from Spain. Knowing nothing about flamenco, I feel like I learnt a whole lot from Rafael in just two hours!
FAQ
Who is Rafael?
How difficult is this course?
Does the flamenco course come with tabs or sheet music?
I can play a few chords that I learned many years ago. Is this a good course for me?
Can I get my money back if I do not like the course?
How do I get in contact?
Who is Rafael?
How difficult is this course?
Does the flamenco course come with tabs or sheet music?
I can play a few chords that I learned many years ago. Is this a good course for me?
Can I get my money back if I do not like the course?
How do I get in contact?
Rafael Lloyd Iglesias (@rafael.lloyd.iglesias) is a performer with almost 40 years experience. From the beginning of his career in Spain accompanying dancers and singers he then toured with innovating flamenco group Salpicao. From then he toured for years in Spain, Hungary, France, UK, Italy, Ireland, Germany, Thailand, Singapore, Cyprus etc. He has performed at festivals, concert halls and venues all over the world.

Born to Anglo Spanish parents, Rafael grew up in Spain, educated at an English school in Madrid.

Rafael has taught at many educational establishments including the Faculty of Music, Oxford University, Trinity College London, Birmingham Conservatoire, Bath International Guitar Festival amongst others.

More information about Rafael can be found here:
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