Derek Hasted - Classical Guitarist & Teacher - Music, articles, concerts and much more!

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Contemporary guitar ensembles - all easy-to-intermediate

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New for 2019 - 27 more titles including - "I Giorni" (2 guitars), "La Cumparsita" (3 guitars), "Mamma Mia" (4 guitars)

Last updated 7th Jul
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I've arranged dozens of pieces for 1-5 guitars,
for large ensembles and for flute & guitar
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I've put together little articles about topics that never get mentioned in Guitar Tutor books!
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I've arranged accessible and playable music for 1-5 guitars and for large guitar ensembles
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I've played in hundreds of concerts. Get dates and see & hear the people I make music with
Concerts - past & future

Guitar teacher, performer & arranger
I'm based in Havant, in Southern England
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I run a busy teaching studio - visit my teaching website if you're interested in lessons with me.

I founded the Farlington Guitar Workshop in 1998 - an informal ensemble for novice & intermediate adults. We welcome new players!

"... great music, classy arrangements and friendly listening" Audience comment

"...a pleasure to hear you and your students to whom you are clearly a source of inspiration. Congratulations. Best wishes" Carlos Bonell

"...a wonderful, exciting performance..." Peter Nuttall

"...a really clever and skilful writer..." Bill Kanengiser