The Art of Guitar Beginning Class Method by Grant Gustafson offers a complete introductory guitar course for classroom or studio instruction. It will guide students to an understanding of how the different elements of music fit together, as well as seeking to instill in them the joys of making music with others. The preferred instrument is the nylon string "classic" guitar and the playing technique is the one universally associated with this type of guitar. It offiers a basis for advancing to any other playing style on any other type of guitar.