Teaching

Because your artistry can't wait

The education programs led by René Izquierdo are proven, profound and dynamic experiences that help guitar performers reach the top level of mastery they seek. As both a teacher and mentor, he is known for delivering a balanced instruction that is challenging and encouraging at the same time. At whatever level they might be, he propels his students into excellence by helping them find themselves and identify the direction they need to go. 

 

“To play music beyond the notes you have to take a leap of faith. Ready to leap?”


University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

International Workshops

Private Tutoring


 
He is a virtuoso guitarist and a profound musical thinker. René has a bright outlook on life, a scintillating technical ability and a gift for communicating musical ideas.
— Benjamin Verdery, Head of Guitar at Yale School of Music
Rene Izquierdo was transformative to my playing. He has a complete understanding of how the hands function. Not only did he rebuild my technique, but he guided my journey allowing me to develop my own ‘voice’. His musical insight was both brilliant and understandable. He is, unreservedly, one of the best teachers in the world.
— Samuel Hines, MM. Concert guitarist. Prize winner in over 35 competitions
Rene Izquierdo is one of the greatest classical guitar pedagogues in the world
— Kevin Loh, MM
Rene Izquierdo is the best mentor a young aspiring classical guitarist could have in the United States.
— Hector Vazquez, BFA. Guitar Performer and Educator
Rene Izquierdo is not only an extraordinary performer but also a great teacher, mentor, and friend. He is a very caring, humble, and hard-working artist whose teachings transformed me into a better musician. I am truly honoured to have been his student and will be forever grateful for all of the time he spent helping me succeed in my endeavours.
— Manuel Rodriguez, MM