The Apprentice Guitarist

The Apprentice Guitarist A brand new set of 3 guitar tutor books for the nylon strung/ fingerstyle/ classical guitarist. From beginner to grade 3 written by Julian Ward.

This is a brand new series of Guitar Tutor Books, aimed at the beginner (Book 1) ranging through to a good grade 3 standard (Book 3). Written for the nylon strung player, developed with group teaching in mind, but will work equally well in a one-to-one situation. A fantastic new resource for guitar teachers/pupils, with a new 'note helper' system on each page that helps the learner to read notatio

n music easily. The books come with demonstrations of all the material (at www.julianwardguitar.com) to assist with practising. Books 1, 2: 16 pages A4. Book 3: 20 pages A4 Printed on high quality coated paper. The Apprentice Guitarist


This series of books has been written as a progressive study of the guitar as a solo instrument, covering classical techniques as well as simple chords. The aim of this series is to provide material that enforces a tried and trusted method of learning, through a clear structure. It is assumed that the students will be studying these books along with a teacher. The material will work particularly well in a group situation, with plenty of opportunity for ensemble playing. The pieces should be challenging enough to demand both correct left and right hand technique. Book One concentrates on teaching ‘rest-stroke’ melodies with added ‘free-stroke’ thumb bass notes, along with standard notation. Chords are introduced very early on and are used to form fun sounding duets. By the end of the book, chords are integrated into the actual pieces. Book Two in the series builds on the work from Book One, developing a good right hand technique when combining bass notes, and teaches how to move positions. Chord work is developed further, and there are some very well known tunes that can be performed in ensembles as well as duets. Book 3 builds naturally on the work from Book Two. We look at developing good free-stroke (tirando) technique, multiple notes, higher positions, and more chords. As well as original compositions, Book Three contains some unique arrangements (both for solo and ensemble) of a variety of well known pieces. The last section of the book provides some fantastic and challenging repertoire pieces to study.

28/12/2021

Haven't posted for a while, but just before Christmas this young man practised really hard to get this duet from Julian Ward's Apprentice Guitarist Book 3, up to this high standard!

30/01/2020

A big thank you to Julian Ward Guitar and Vocal who very kindly sent me over copies of his three books for ‘The Apprentice Guitarist’. These books are beautifully clear and set out in a way that supports gradual progression from beginner to early intermediate guitar playing. Aimed at building note reading skills for both children and adults, these are a fantastic addition to any teacher or student’s musical library and are available for purchase at www.julianwardguitar.com. I greatly look forward to using them with my students! Thank you 🙂

07/12/2019

Pink Power is back! A hard working year 5 child playing the very well known song found in Book 2 of the series, arranged by Julian Ward

04/04/2019

PInk Power! In full swing with a hard working year 4 young lady working her way through Book 2...This is 'Bass Waltz' by Julian Ward. Well done! Fantastic chord at the end too :)

16/03/2019

A hard working year 6 pupil was delighted with this performance of 'In Motion' from Julian Ward's 'The Apprentice Guitarist Book 1', Well done, love the expression at the end! :)

15/01/2019

A year 6 child playing one of the new pieces from the Apprentice Guitarist Book 2, new second edition.. "Battle March"

After sourcing a far more efficient printing company, the brand new second edition of book 2 is available to order. Now ...
17/09/2018

After sourcing a far more efficient printing company, the brand new second edition of book 2 is available to order. Now twenty pages, and two years in development, it is finally here :) The price remains the same at £5.95. Available from Amazon, www.julianwardguitar.com and Oasis Musical Instruments Ltd

One for you two Nigel Gordon and Judy Cooper :)
08/09/2018

One for you two Nigel Gordon and Judy Cooper :)

It's nearly here...! After extended testing, the much improved second edition of BOOK 2 is nearly ready to order :)
06/09/2018

It's nearly here...! After extended testing, the much improved second edition of BOOK 2 is nearly ready to order :)

20/06/2018

From the Apprentice Guitarist Book 3, "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" arranged for the guitar by Julian Ward, performed by a year 7 student

21/05/2018

Young Kaitlyn Ward playing Pavane with proud Dad, arranged for two guitars by Julian Ward, as featured in The Apprentice Guitarist Book 3.

24/03/2017

This is a super star year four child; she has only been learning since September and almost at the end of book 1, and playing so well! "Maya's March"

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