Student preparation for entrance into guitar studies at Radford University should prepare the following:

Own a high quality classical guitar

Own at least one of the following:

Adjustable footstool
Efel or A-frame

Own and use nail care products including:

500 grit sandpaper
metal nail file
buffers

Study the following (recommended and required classical guitar texts):

First book for Classical Guitar - Frederick Noad
Modern Classical Guitar Method - Charles Duncan (Hal Leonard)
Guitar 2000 Charles Duncan (Summy-Birchard)
Kitharlogus Riccardo Iznaola
Royal Conservatory Scales & Arpeggios Book-Norbert Kraft (Frederick Harris)
120 Arpeggios for the Right Hand -- Mauro Giuliani

Resources:

Rosewood Guitar (on the Web)
Guitar Solo Publications (GSP) - 415-896-1144 (or on the web)
Brodt Music, 800-438-4129
Music Shop in Blacksburg, VA.

Prepare 2 (two) solos of a contrasting nature and 2 and 3 octave major and minor scales.


Practice sight-reading.


Students wishing to be considered for scholarship should audition at the earliest possible date.

If you have further questions or would like more information, contact Dr. Robert Trent