Better and better. I was not into the idea of online lessons but it really is doable this way as long as you can see what the teacher is doing and they can see your fingers/hands too. Makes me think there may be hope for me!

Great lessons for my son Sami!

Great lessons! Very patient and knowledgeable.

Greatly appreciate the pointers on how to clean up the picado technique first in order to progress later on to some falsetas. Excellent session! Thanks Diego!

Diego clearly knows what he is doing and how to instruct. I look forward to more lessons.

Great lessons!

I appreciate Diego’s teaching and how he is able to catch the subtle things I am doing wrong over a web cam no less. His pedagogy sets a high standard for playing, but the lessons progress naturally and logically. As a teacher, Diego is very patient while encouraging me and knowing when the teaching pace should pick up or slow down. This makes his teaching very efficient while ensuring strong fundamentals. I look forward to many more years of instruction by Diego and am happy to have found such a knowledgeable and skillful maestro.

My son Robert has been taking guitar lessons with Diego for over a year now. Lessons were taking place at Diego’s premises until we moved back to our country. Robert totally refused to work, or even consider the possibility to work with any other teacher besides Diego. Ever since our return, Robert has been taking his weekly lessons over Skype. Diego is professional, talented, deligent, patient, caring, well prepared, well knowledged, knows how to prepare and challenge his students and most importantly, puts his students interests first. There are no words I can use to explain the joy my son has when he takes his lessons and when he finishes and performs one of Diego’s flamenco pieces, nor can I explain his anxiety when waiting for his lesson to begin. Diego is truly a great teacher and mentor to his students and I strongly recommend him to be the guitar teacher of choice.

Diego is a great teacher! I have been taking lessons from him for a while now and I have improved considerably. He is very clear with his teaching using the information learned through his information psychology. He explains why we must do something a certain way and this leads to a better understanding of flamenco and the guitar. He teaches not just guitar, but also how to practice. Diego is incredibly friendly and makes learning something so difficult manageable and fun!

I am an adult student on classical guitar. I have had an absolute blast studying with Diego. He is encouraging, his explanations are clear, and he is flexible in his approach. I am pleased with my progress and love being able to explore this magnificent music. The focus is on the music with just enough technique. And in addition to being a superb teacher Diego is an outstanding composer and performer in his own right. I have a deep background in music, and Diego is among the best teachers I’ve had.

The Art of Teaching! I have had Diego Alonso as a teacher for a few months now, and while it is a relatively short period of time, its very clear that I have lucked upon an exceptional teacher! Diego not only is able to nurture my continued interest in music, but also learning in general due to his studied approach and comprehension of what it takes to confer knowledge upon another individual. From the moment you begin, you’ll recognize you have a unique teacher when he starts you off with his recommended reading list and reference materials – and discusses with you his understanding and approach to teaching. I am always comfortable, welcomed and encouraged – and always look forward to my next lesson!

Diego has a fantastic teaching methodology that makes it fun and easy to learn “just enough” music theory and practice skill-building exercises. He’s super enjoyable to work with and inspirational in his own playing skill. As an older new player, I’ve made significant strides faster after I switched my lessons to Sonanta!

I’m a professional guitar player, been playing forever, but never spent much time on classical guitar. Decided to start studying again, searched the internet and Diego’s website (Sonanta School of Guitar) made me think this might be the person to study with. I gotta say, he is a fantastic teacher, musician, and great guy. He is tweaking parts of my playing and practice habits that are making a big change in my technique and approach. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to study classical or flamenco!

I am a lifelong treasure hunter and Diego is pure gold! I have a lot of experience working with amazing instructors, other fantastic guitar teachers, professors of complex mathematical subjects, art, dance, and business mentors… There are people who can take what seems years muddling along trying to convey a subject’s essentials… then, those that can effortlessly reveal the secrets of the universe in only brief moments, and Diego is one of these priceless sages! Aside from being an accomplished professional flamenco musician with a pedigree reaching back to Spain – he has a high degree of compositional acumen, some absolutely “filthy” chops, dynamics, techniques and boom! Rhythmic punch. He is alert and attentive, patient, prompt, and focused on honing in on relevant curriculum. I learned the basic vocabulary of flamenco: golpe, picado, rasgueado, tremolo, and alzapua, in vastly less time than I could have imagined. Why? Maybe because he is an expert in the psychology of skill acquisition. The only con I can say is that he may be undercharging for his valuable expertise…so Shhhh … (I shod try to lock in and grandfather my rates now!) Diego is the real deal. A true gem! If you are looking for an invaluable teacher do not miss out!

Diego has been my guitar mentor or 8 months. I am very impressed by his patience and enthusiasms for playing guitar. I am also impressed by the results I get from the lessons. We worked on the Bach Prelude in D which is quiet a sophisticated piece to my level. He showed me how to play it note by note at first and then explained to me about the underlying structure of the piece and all of the related techniques and nuances. I couldn’t be more happy about the results and definitely recommend him as a very competent guitar instructor.

Diego Alonso has been my classical guitar instructor for roughly the last year and a half. By far, he’s one of the best instructors I’ve ever had – regardless of the field or setting. He takes a genuine interest in my advancement and is always checking to make sure I understand his instructions fully. He’s more than willing to alter lesson plans if I have questions or concerns in any given areas. A large part of my focus is on fundamental techniques. He always has me building and improving while still pushing me to achieve more. It seems just as important to him as it is to me that I also have fun in the process. As an on again off again guitar player for over 30 years, he’d adjusted the material and his approach to always keep me challenged (but not so much that I get disheartened). That, I’ve learned over the years, is the most difficult balancing at for any teacher. Whether you’re serious about playing or just want to learn to have fun, you won’t be disappointed. I can’t recommend Diego and the Sonanta School of Guitar highly enough.

Diego is a fantastic teacher and guitarist. He is generous, patient, encouraging, and effective. Diego has the ability to simplify difficult technique and break it down in simple terms. His studies in Spain make him a rare and sought after teacher in the U.S. In short, Diego has given me the keys to succeed in this beautiful art form [flamenco]. I wholeheartedly recommend him!

Diego is a true teacher. He is prescriptive in his comments, well organized and models what is being learned. In addition, he is kind and encouraging. If you truly want to learn and are willing to practice, consider Diego.