Classical Music for the Puerto Rican Cuatro

Once you complete the course, Bach and Mozart won’t be just random words in a dictionary; they’ll be your new best friends!​ ​

Classical music is certain to touch your soul and when it is played on the Cuatro, it’s like holding divinity in your hands!

Filled with classical classics like Romance, Fur Elise and The Four Seasons, this book will teach you the intricacies of playing the classics. Though believed to be too complicated for novices, this course simplifies the method of learning and instructs you in ways easy to grasp and retain.

The course covers a host of popular classical themes and each one adds to your growing talent. Since all of it has been explained well, it is easier to understand and soon you’ll be playing like a pro!

Once you complete the course, Bach and Mozart won’t be just random words in a dictionary; they’ll be your new best friends!


Your Instructor


Samuel Ramos
Samuel Ramos

Samuel Ramos is currently the senior multimedia designer for the FIS Global. He holds a Bachelors in Music Education from Antillean Adventist University and a Masters in Educational Media Design and Technology from Full Sail University. After graduating from college, Samuel served as a music teacher and an Assistant professor in the Guitar Department at the Inter-American University of San German, Puerto Rico.

Recently, he served as the Digital Learning Designer for the University of St. Augustine at the San Marcos, California campus, and as the Sr. Instructional Technologist for the University of San Diego. Prior to that, Samuel served as the LMS Administrator/Instructional Designer for Taylor Guitars in San Diego, California.

Between teaching jobs, Samuel authored several instructional books for learning several instruments including the Puerto Rican cuatro, guitar, and mandolin among many others.

In his spare time, Samuel designs instructional content for his online community and blog at 4jibaro.com, a place where Puerto Rican music is the focal point. He constantly strives to increase awareness of Puerto Rican music and its heritage. With music as his wand, he attempts to transform the world, one cuatro at a time!


Course Curriculum


  Medieval Era
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  Renaissance Era
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  Baroque Era
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  Classical Era
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  Romantic Era
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  Modern Era
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
It is a completely self-paced online course—you decide when you start and when you finish. We'll provide you with a study plan to follow and track your progress. You'll be able to submit performance videos for feedback from the instructor.
Do I get access to everything with the "membership"?
Immediate access to every video lesson, 300+ interactive sheet music, live Q&A sessions and access to the community. You’ll also get your questions answered through live lessons, discussion boards and chat.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.