Baird Guitar Studio is located in St Augustine, FL. In-person lessons are held at the studio on 2 Oak Road. Virtual guitar lessons are available nationwide. Email James now to schedule a FREE consultation.
Baird Guitar Studio focuses on the study of music, and the performance and teaching classical guitar. Concerts, weddings and performance lectures are offered. Learning classical guitar, study the use of chords and accompaniment, improve practice habits, learn to read standard music notation, and grow your repertoire. College prep and performance coaching are available. Study music theory to deepen musical understanding.
Call 203-260-2884 or email James for information and to schedule a free consultation.
James Baird has spent over 50 years honing his musical skills. As a transcriptionist, he continues to expand the classical guitarist repertoire. Mr. Baird received his guitar performance degree from the Mannes College of Music in New York, where he studied with Frederick Hand. At Mannes, James performed as soloist and formed the soprano and guitar duo of Bartos and Baird. They performed in Latin America, the United States and Canada. James is co-founder and President Emeritus of the New England Guitar Society. Members still meet monthly, give recitals, and host international guitarists from 15 countries.
Baird Guitar Studio now operates in St. Augustine, Florida, where James continues to teach and study the classical guitar.. James is married to actress Sharon Foy Baird. They share their St Augustine home with 2 beautiful cats, Cissy and Baxter.
Classical guitar fingerstyle technique incorporates styles from many centuries, nations, cultures, and genres. The vast repertoire encompasses 450 years of musical development. There are many musical adventures there for everyone's guitar-playing enjoyment.
Classical guitarists learn to read standard musical notation. Classical finger-style technique focuses on synchronizing both the left and right hands. Experienced guitarists from jazz-rock-folk discover new enthusiasm for their daily practice within the classical repertoire. Learn to control several melodic voices in your guitar solos. Gain a deeper understanding of music through the study of music theory. Beginning guitarists develop a firm foundation for playing any style.
Historic St Augustine, Florida is a beautiful and popular wedding destination. Welcome your special guests with live music before the ceremony. Processional music will guide the bride and wedding party down the aisle. During the ceremony, an intimate interlude enhances emotional moments for reflection and introspection. A jubilant recessional announces the ceremony is completed and it's time for celebration has begun!
Check out the growing, personalized wedding playlist for some musical suggestions. You can request custom musical arrangements to personalize your wedding experience. Email James for a free consultation.
The letters P – I – M – A represent the fingers of the strumming hand.
P = thumb, i = index, m = middle and a = ring. (see illustration)
Original labels are in Spanish:
en español, dedos = pulgar, indicio, media y anular.
The left (or fretting hand) fingers are indicated with numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively index, middle, ring and little finger. Complex, multi-voiced classical guitar music is often fingered for both right and left hands to aid in performance.
Flamenco guitarists, who employ the little finger on the right hand, represent it with the letter C, mainly for exciting rasqueado rhythmic strumming patterns.