Aaron Shearer is one of the most widely recognized and respected classic guitar teachers in America. He has been director of the guitar program at Peabody Conservatory and the North Carolina School of the Arts. He is currently adjunct professor of classical guitar at Duquesne University. Mr. Shearer has lectured throughout the United States and Canada, and he has received numerous citations for his contributions to guitar pedagogy. Mr. Shearer also became the first classic guitar teacher to be cited for exceptional leadership and merit by the American String Teachers Association and received an Honorary Doctorate from Duquesne University. He was cited as the most prominent pedagogue of the twentieth century by the Guitar Foundation of America. Recently he has finished developing his latest innovation, The Shearer Classic Guitar Strap, that will be made available for purchase at major music stores and this website.

Aaron Shearer

Just Arrived, The Shearer Classic Guitar Strap!

The Shearer Classic Guitar Strap is an innovative solution to the widespread problems of holding the Classic Guitar in the traditional manner. Developed by world renowned Classic Guitar Teacher Aaron Shearer, this device promotes back and shoulder alignment, avoids lower back pain associated with the elevated left thigh and provides maximum freedom for both hands in playing the guitar. Attaching the strap to the Classic Guitar, as shown in the enclosed "Guitar Positioning Booklet", produces equal comfort and security when performing while both standing or sitting.

Finally freedom for the Classic Guitarist!