Left Hand Gym: Building Strength Through Villa-Lobos Etude No. 3

Villa-Lobos Etude No. 3 is one of the most demanding left-hand workouts in the entire classical guitar repertoire — and one of the most rewarding. The chromatic chord shifts, the wide stretches, and the relentless pace make it a true gym for your left hand.

In this stream, we'll treat the piece as both a study and a finger-independence tool, working through the most challenging passages and extracting exercises you can use even outside the etude. Whether you're tackling the piece head-on or just want to forge a stronger, more flexible left hand, this is the workout for you.

Join us live on July 10, 5pm CEST.