Made for intermediate guitar players, THE CLASSIC GUITAR EXPRESSION MASTERCLASS helps you break through multi-year plateaus and find your creative expression with classical guitar.
The expression we create from our classical guitar is unique – it is a window that aligns our emotional selves with our reality.
And this is the challenge here: Knowing how to be EXPRESSIVE.
Dive deep into the heart of musical expression, and let your guitar do the talking.
Master the art of translating feelings into chords and connect with audiences like never before.
One of the key reasons why most guitarists never have any luck finding gigs or getting callbacks is because they simply don't understand how to connect with people's emotions.
The Masterclass combines cutting-edge techniques with expert instruction to help you rapidly grow your classical guitar musicianship and expression.
There's NEVER been a better time for you to learn about this unique style of guitar playing. Our Masterclass will help you master your tune, create melodic impact and get more gigs than you could imagine.
We will help you unlock your best potential with the help of some of the best guitar secrets!
You're a driven musician, eager to broaden your musical impact and earnings from your art.
Yet, despite your talent, you're stuck at a plateau.
In my 17 years of guitar experience, I've seen this repeatedly.
But here's the revelation: great music isn't just about skill. It's about playing with emotion and expression.
I want you to learn how to get your audience entirely in sync with your music.
This connection LEAD YOU to more gigs, repeat calls, respect, fans, students, and revenue.
Overwhelmed by the ability of others to connect with their audiences
Feeling broke with gigs not calling you back
People not loving your music because they can’t connect with it
Tired of living your dream like a beginner guitarist
Filled with strategies on how to express emotion through style variation
Exploding your day with tons of callbacks and gigs requests
Getting more “raving fans” who’d line up just to hear how your vibrato sounds
Filled with confidence that you can achieve your maximum potential
Filled with strategies on how to express emotion through style variation
Exploding your day with tons of callbacks and gigs requests
Getting more “raving fans” who’d line up just to hear how your vibrato sounds
Filled with confidence that you can achieve your maximum potential
✅ Get guidance from one of the world’s top classical guitarists.
✅ Make progress every day to elevate your guitar journey beyond just notes and rhythms.
✅ Get expert opinion and detailed feedback on your technique from Brad Rau.
✅ Learn how to captivate and move an audience on a deeper level
✅ Understand and master the art of classical guitar no matter your playing style.
★★★★★
“Brad was very capable, and worked with my three teenage boys very well. They enjoyed learning from him, and they definitely improved! When finals time came around for him, he had to cancel a couple of lessons unexpectedly. Then I heard that he moved away this summer, so we have to go to a new teacher. His overall communication with the parent could have been better.”
Chu C.
Singer/Songwriter
★★★★★
"I am a former student of New England Conservatory along with Brad and I played several gigs with him. Brad has a great demeanor and he's very easy to work with. Beyond this, he is a great creative partner who gives and takes criticism easily. He has a firm knowledge of his instrument as well as music theory. Brad has a genuine interest in his students success as well as his colleagues. He understands how fun music can be and has a great sense of humor that lends itself to teaching."
Austin B.
Singer/Songwriter
★★★★★
“I studied music theory with Brad my senior year of high school, and it was the best decision I could have made! Brad fully prepared me for college-level theory at a conservatory, and I have excelled as a performer because of the great theory background Brad provided me with. He knows music theory inside and out, and he is able to adapt his teaching skills for any student. Thanks for all your help, Brad!”
Sarah B.
Singer/Songwriter
★★★★★
“Brad was very capable, and worked with my three teenage boys very well. They enjoyed learning from him, and they definitely improved! When finals time came around for him, he had to cancel a couple of lessons unexpectedly. Then I heard that he moved away this summer, so we have to go to a new teacher. His overall communication with the parent could have been better.”
Chu C.
Singer/Songwriter
★★★★★
"I am a former student of New England Conservatory along with Brad and I played several gigs with him. Brad has a great demeanor and he's very easy to work with. Beyond this, he is a great creative partner who gives and takes criticism easily. He has a firm knowledge of his instrument as well as music theory. Brad has a genuine interest in his students success as well as his colleagues. He understands how fun music can be and has a great sense of humor that lends itself to teaching."
Austin B.
Singer/Songwriter
★★★★★
“I studied music theory with Brad my senior year of high school, and it was the best decision I could have made! Brad fully prepared me for college-level theory at a conservatory, and I have excelled as a performer because of the great theory background Brad provided me with. He knows music theory inside and out, and he is able to adapt his teaching skills for any student. Thanks for all your help, Brad!”
Sarah B.
Singer/Songwriter
★★★★★
"Brad Rau's virtuosic ability in guitar performance is astounding, yet it is not his strongest suit as a musician. He carries a true passion for his craft, from the smallest fundamental details, to the highest philosophical aspects of music."
Tony Yoo
Singer/Songwriter, Music Teacher
★★★★★
“Brad is a really awesome guitar instructor. He makes the learning experience very enjoyable and fun! He is extremely knowledgeable with respect to guitar and music theory. He not only increased my technique, proficiency, and confidence, but he also helped me to learn to enjoy playing guitar. He always kept the lessons fun and gave me great practice material. I probably wouldn't be playing at the level I am, if even at all without him.”
Vaughn
Singer/Songwriter
★★★★★
“Brad R. is definitely one of the most insightful teachers I have worked with. He has a unique way of teaching you quickly and without stress. Highly recommend.”
D.C.
Singer/Songwriter
★★★★★
"Brad Rau's virtuosic ability in guitar performance is astounding, yet it is not his strongest suit as a musician. He carries a true passion for his craft, from the smallest fundamental details, to the highest philosophical aspects of music."
Tony Yoo
Singer/Songwriter, Music Teacher
★★★★★
“Brad is a really awesome guitar instructor. He makes the learning experience very enjoyable and fun! He is extremely knowledgeable with respect to guitar and music theory. He not only increased my technique, proficiency, and confidence, but he also helped me to learn to enjoy playing guitar. He always kept the lessons fun and gave me great practice material. I probably wouldn't be playing at the level I am, if even at all without him.”
Vaughn
Singer/Songwriter
★★★★★
“Brad R. is definitely one of the most insightful teachers I have worked with. He has a unique way of teaching you quickly and without stress. Highly recommend.”
D.C
Singer/Songwriter
Imagine crafting a unique sound that deeply connects with listeners, transforming their excitement into your success.
Dive into topics that refresh your style.
Together, let's master the art of expressing yourself through music and truly resonate with your audience.
Master the skill of expressing yourself through your music.
Each module will help you master your music, then create emotions from it, and finally, scale it to help you earn from it.
Starting out, my journey was not unlike many of yours.
While I diligently pursued my undergraduate degree in classical guitar, mastering rapid finger movements and minimizing mistakes, there was still something amiss.
Even though my technical skills earned me a scholarship to the prestigious New England Conservatory, and I graduated with a Master's Degree in 2015 with top honors, I felt a void.
During performances, I observed a recurring pattern. Even if a few fellow musicians appreciated my skill, the general audience seemed distant, unengaged.
My technically perfect renditions did not resonate emotionally.
Gigs were rare, fans were non-existent, and making ends meet became an increasing challenge.
Deep down, a voice whispered, "There's more to this journey."
Seeking the elusive ‘more’, I invested my time and dwindling savings to learn from legendary mentors like Eliot Fisk and Jason Vieaux.
From them, I unearthed the gold mine: the secret wasn't just in playing the guitar but in breathing life and emotion into each note.
Transformed, my performances began to captivate. Audiences would hang onto every note, laughing and crying as the music moved them.
The tide turned. More gigs, repeat invitations, growing respect, increasing fans, eager students, and finally, financial stability.
I've invested over $100,000 in lessons from the world's best to unearth this secret. And now, I'm here to guide you to the same transformation.
Eliot Fisk
Jason Vieaux
Grisha Goryachev
Marco Pereira
Eduardo Isaac
Mark Eden
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