Classical Guitar Classes at AMLA
Clases de Guitarra Clásica en AMLA
In Collaboration with the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
En colaboración con la Sociedad de Guitarra Clásica de Filadelfia
Fall & Spring Semesters | 2025–2026 School Year
Semestres de Otoño y Primavera | Año Escolar 2025–2026
Classes Begin: September 9, 2025
Las clases comienzan: 9 de septiembre de 2025
We are thrilled to open registration for AMLA’s Classical Guitar Program for youth, offered in partnership with the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society. This FREE after-school program welcomes students ages 10 to 19, from beginners to advanced, to learn classical guitar through the rich lens of Latin American music.
Nos complace anunciar la apertura de inscripciones para el Programa de Guitarra Clásica de AMLA para jóvenes, ofrecido en colaboración con la Sociedad de Guitarra Clásica de Filadelfia. Este programa GRATUITO después de la escuela está abierto a estudiantes de 10 a 19 años, desde principiantes hasta avanzados, para aprender guitarra clásica a través de la rica perspectiva de la música latinoamericana.
Loaner guitars are available for students who need one—just bring your love for music!
Disponemos de guitarras en préstamo para estudiantes que lo necesiten—¡solo trae tu amor por la música!
🗓 Schedule | Horario
Tuesdays | Martes
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Advanced Students | Estudiantes Avanzados
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Beginner & Intermediate Students | Estudiantes Principiantes e Intermedios
Thursdays | Jueves
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Beginner & Intermediate Students | Estudiantes Principiantes e Intermedios
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Full Ensemble (All Levels) | Ensamble Completo (Todos los Niveles)
📍 Location | Ubicación: AMLA @ Esperanza, 4261 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
🎓 Instructor | Instructor: Dr. Emiliano Pardo-Tristán, a professional classical guitarist and passionate music educator.
🎓 Dr. Emiliano Pardo-Tristán, guitarrista clásico profesional y apasionado educador musical.
🎶 Program Highlights | Aspectos Destacados del Programa
Technique & Musicianship | Técnica y Musicalidad
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Learn correct hand positioning, posture, and fingerpicking
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Aprende la posición correcta de las manos, la postura y el punteo con los dedos
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Master foundational guitar skills and reading music
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Domina las habilidades básicas de la guitarra y la lectura musical
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Understand music theory as it applies to the guitar
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Comprende la teoría musical aplicada a la guitarra
Repertoire | Repertorio
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Explore classical works by Latin American composers
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Explora obras clásicas de compositores latinoamericanos
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Build a performance-ready repertoire
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Desarrolla un repertorio listo para presentaciones
Ensemble & Performance | Ensamble y Presentación
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Play in a full guitar ensemble
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Toca en un ensamble completo de guitarras
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Participate in recitals at AMLA and events hosted by the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society
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Participa en recitales en AMLA y en eventos organizados por la Sociedad de Guitarra Clásica de Filadelfia
📌 Important Info | Información Importante
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Ages | Edades: 10–19
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Skill Levels | Niveles: Beginner to Advanced | Principiante a Avanzado
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Class Size | Tamaño del Grupo: Limited to 14 students | Limitado a 14 estudiantes
Semester Dates | Fechas del Semestre:
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Fall Semester | Semestre de Otoño: September 9 – December 19, 2025 | 9 de septiembre – 19 de diciembre de 2025
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Spring Semester | Semestre de Primavera: January 13 – April 30, 2026 | 13 de enero – 30 de abril de 2026
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Annual Recital | Recital Anual: Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Sábado, 2 de mayo de 2026
✏️ How to Apply | Cómo Inscribirse
No experience is required. Enrollment is limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged. Students must commit to attending weekly classes and practicing regularly at home.
No se requiere experiencia previa. El cupo es limitado, por lo que se recomienda encarecidamente inscribirse con anticipación. Los estudiantes deben comprometerse a asistir a clases semanales y practicar regularmente en casa.
Register today by filling out the form below and begin your journey into the world of classical guitar! Let’s make music together!
¡Inscríbete hoy llenando el formulario a continuación y comienza tu viaje al mundo de la guitarra clásica! ¡Hagamos música juntos!
| Fall Semester | |||
| Week | Date | 4-5 PM Session | 5-6 PM Session |
| Week 1 | 09/09/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 2 | 09/11/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 3 | 09/16/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 4 | 09/18/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 5 | 09/23/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 6 | 09/25/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 7 | 09/30/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 8 | 10/02/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 9 | 10/07/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 10 | 10/09/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 11 | 10/14/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 12 | 10/16/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 13 | 10/21/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 14 | 10/23/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 15 | 10/28/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 16 | 10/30/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 17 | 11/04/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 18 | 11/06/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 19 | 11/11/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 20 | 11/13/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 21 | 11/18/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 22 | 11/20/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 23 | 12/02/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 24 | 12/04/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 25 | 12/09/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 26 | 12/11/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 27 | 12/16/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 28 | 12/18/2025 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Spring Semester | |||
| Week | Date | 4-5 PM Session | 5-6 PM Session |
| Week 29 | 01/13/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 30 | 01/15/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 31 | 01/20/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 32 | 01/22/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 33 | 01/27/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 34 | 01/29/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 35 | 02/03/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 36 | 02/05/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 37 | 02/10/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 38 | 02/12/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 39 | 02/17/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 40 | 02/19/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 41 | 02/24/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 42 | 02/26/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 43 | 03/03/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 44 | 03/05/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 45 | 03/10/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 46 | 03/12/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 47 | 03/17/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 48 | 03/19/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 49 | 03/24/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 50 | 03/26/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 51 | 04/07/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 52 | 04/09/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 53 | 04/14/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 54 | 04/16/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 55 | 04/21/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 56 | 04/23/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Week 57 | 04/28/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Intermediate/Advanced 5-6 PM |
| Week 58 | 04/30/2026 | Beginners 4-5 PM | Ensemble 5-6 PM |
| Final Event | 05/02/2026 | – |
Final Ensemble Concert at Teatro Esperanza 3-5 PM
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