In 1969 Len Williams established the London Spanish Guitar Centre. His student, Peter Calvo, subsequently established the Sydney Spanish Guitar Centre. It was here that Jean-Pierre Antaki pursued his serious study of the guitar repertoire, teaching from 1980 to 1989 before establishing a successful international career. In 2001 Jean-Pierre returned to Australia and rebuilt the school under the name 'The Academy of Spanish Guitar'.
Our main centres of teaching in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, and Hobart.

We have experienced teachers in Europe and Australia who can build your skills from any level. Our tuition is personal and mostly online.

The Academy organises regular concerts featuring our teachers and students. Subscribe to our mailing list and we'll keep you informed.

We offer lessons by Zoom or Google Meet ... so it doesn't matter where you are! Online lessons are surprisingly personal and effective.
The first part of the syllabus was originally compiled by Len Williams for his students at the London Spanish Guitar Centre (including his son, John Williams). It consists of well-graded and musically attractive guitar pieces, with some essential technical material.
When students are ready for the next phase, they are taken through some of the more challenging and iconic works of the guitar repertoire which develop their technique and musicianship to a higher level.
If students demonstrate exceptional ability, they are encouraged to progress to this phase. Here they will learn the pinnacles of the guitar repertoire, spanning centuries from the early Renaissance through to major compositions of recent years.