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Celebrating more than 30 years of professional experience as a musician and teacher, René Izquierdo has a deep commitment to passing his experience on to the next generation of guitarists. He continues to be amazed by the passion, dedication and commitment of his students to a path forward.
“Rene Izquierdo is not only an extraordinary performer but also a great teacher, mentor, and friend. He is a very caring, humble, and hard-working artist whose teachings transformed me into a better musician. I am truly honoured to have been his student and will be forever grateful for all of the time he spent helping me succeed in my endeavours.”
“Rene Izquierdo was transformative to my playing. He has a complete understanding of how the hands function. Not only did he rebuild my technique, but he guided my journey allowing me to develop my own ‘voice’. His musical insight was both brilliant and understandable. He is, unreservedly, one of the best teachers in the world.”