Resources
The Department of Music and the guitar studio offer the following resources of faculty research and publications and renowned artists, as well as information for current students, such as course syllabi for lessons, master classes and ensembles.
Faculty publications
John Patykula, guitar program coordinator
- “Villa-Lobos and the Choro,” Guitarra Magazine.
- “Gaspar Sanz — Master of the Spanish Baroque Guitar,” Guittara Magazine.
- “Manuel Maria Ponce,” Guittara Magazine.
- “Developing a Good Tremolo,” Washington Guitar Society.
Artists
For current students
VCU and the Department of Music offer a number of resources to assist students, including curriculum requirements and course syllabi for lessons, master classes and ensembles.
- Syllabus for guitar lessons [PDF]
- Syllabus for guitar master class [PDF]
- Syllabus for guitar ensemble [PDF]
- Curriculum guides: Click here to see Music Department Curriculum Guides. In addition , the Bulletins provide information on degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music programs.

