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TAGA Students Pass RSL Rockschool Exams!!!
We’re excited to celebrate our students who recently completed their RSL Rockschool Graded Music Exam ! With hard work, focus, and...

The American Guitar Academy
Sep 241 min read


Spotlight on Student Talent: April 2025 Student Recital Highlights
This past April, the Franciscan Chapel Center in Roppongi was filled with music, energy, and the unmistakable buzz of live performance as...

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 101 min read


Kai plays "Upside Down" (Jack Johnson)
Kai has been learning "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson . Here he is accompanied by his teacher Ryan . Kai masterfully manages all the slides...

The American Guitar Academy
Nov 9, 20211 min read


Momo plays Bach's Bourree II (BWV 1010)
The great Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) never wrote for guitar. However, much of his music for other instruments can be played on...

The American Guitar Academy
Oct 31, 20211 min read


Anna plays Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
Anna plays "Perfect" ( Ed Sheeran ) for ukulele duet. This lovely arrangement is one of the pieces from Rockschool 's Grade 3 examination...

The American Guitar Academy
Oct 27, 20211 min read


Harura plays "Koi Wazurai"
Harura is a fan of the Japanese pop group King & Prince ( ジャニーズ ). Here she plays one of her favorite songs, Koi Wazurai (lovesickness),...

The American Guitar Academy
Oct 24, 20211 min read


Fusako plays "Natsu wo Akiramete"
Fusako plays "Natsu wo Akiramete" 『夏をあきらめて』in an arrangement for two guitars by her teacher Carl. This nostalgic love song is originally...

The American Guitar Academy
Sep 7, 20211 min read


Kae Plays "Deep River" (Utada Hikaru)
Here is Kae playing "Deep River" by Utada Hikaru , accompanied by her teacher Carl. Kae is playing the original guitar part as it...

The American Guitar Academy
Aug 23, 20211 min read


Grooving with a Loop Pedal! Ayami plays Jackie and Wilson
Ayami plays grooves from "Jackie and Wilson" by Hozier . Ayami is using a loop pedal here to layer up grooves on top of one another,...

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 29, 20211 min read


Tango Duet (Francisco Tárrega) performed by Isako & Carl
Francisco Tárrega (1852 – 1909) is often known as the father of the classical guitar. Several of his compositions, such as Recuerdos de...

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 27, 20211 min read


Derek(s) & Giovanni(s) play Purcell's "Hole in the Wall"
Here TAGA student Derek (flute, guitar) performs Purcell's "Hole in the Wall" with his teacher Giovanni (lute, guitar). "Hole in the...

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 11, 20211 min read


Madeline sings and plays "I Love You For Sentimental Reasons"
Here's TAGA student Madeline's beautiful rendition of "I Love You For Sentimental Reasons". The song was popularized by Nat King Cole in...

The American Guitar Academy
Jul 5, 20211 min read


Fusako plays "Ai no Katachi" (Shape of Love)
Ai no Katachi was written by the group GreeeeN and was recorded by the singer Misia . The song was arranged for guitar duet by Fusako...

The American Guitar Academy
Jun 29, 20211 min read


Hanako plays "Yoru ni Kakeru"
Yoru ni Kakeru (夜に駆ける, "Racing into the Night") is by the J-pop duo YOASOBI . Hanako plays an arrangement for two guitars, accompanied...

The American Guitar Academy
May 23, 20211 min read


Hip Hop & Guitar Track by TAGA Student Hayato
Here's an original track performed and created by TAGA student Hayato Nishio. Working with drum loops is an excellent way to generate new...

The American Guitar Academy
Apr 19, 20211 min read


Kai plays "Pay Me My Money Down"
"Pay Me My Money Down" is a traditional working song from the beautiful Georgia Sea Islands. It was made famous by Bruce Springsteen who...

The American Guitar Academy
Apr 18, 20211 min read


Lisa plays "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
As well as guitar, Lisa also learns ukulele with Hiroshi . Here she is singing and playing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", a beautiful song...

The American Guitar Academy
Apr 13, 20211 min read


Kai plays "Sakura"
Here Kai plays the Japanese folk song "Sakura". This year, he was able to enjoy the cherry blossoms from his window! Great job, Kai!

The American Guitar Academy
Apr 8, 20211 min read


Isako & Carl play Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata"
First of all, Happy Birthday to Isako! The Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor is one of Ludwig van Beethoven 's best loved and most famous...

The American Guitar Academy
Apr 8, 20211 min read


"Don't Know Why" (Shannina & Giovanni's Cover)
"Don't Know Why" is by the American singer-songwriter and guitarist Jesse Harris . The song is best known however in the version recorded...

The American Guitar Academy
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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