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Ross Trottier

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Ross Trottier attended CU Boulder as a Classical Guitar Performance Major under the virtuoso Jonathan Leathewood, where he received the highest marks for theoretical studies. He currently resides in Colorado Springs, where he teaches and performs full time.

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	Music Theory in One Lesson: Discover How Easy Music Theory Can Be! 4.11 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 2015 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Beginner Classical Guitar Method: Master Classical Guitar Technique, Repertoire and Musicality by Ross Trottier (Goodreads Author), Joseph Alexander (Goodreads Author) (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	100 Sight Reading Exercises for Guitar 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Puzzled About Guitar: Fretboard Mastery: Level 1: The First Position (Volume 1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rhythm Made Easy Vol. 1: 100 Progressive and Practical Rhythm Exercises it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Path to Musicianship: Level 1: An Introduction to Reading Music on the Guitar in 100 Easy Exercises it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Magitar: An Adventurous Introduction to Guitar Technique it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Klassische Gitarre für Anfänger: Meistere Klassische Gitarrentechnik, Repertoire und Musikalität (Klassische Gitarre spielen lernen) by Ross Trottier (Goodreads Author), Joseph Alexander (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Musical Mornings Volume 1: Wake Up and Become a Better Guitarist it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Método Iniciante Para Violão Clássico: Domine a Técnica, o Repertório e a Musicalidade do Violão Clássico by Ross Trottier (Goodreads Author), Joseph Alexander (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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As my first test post, I would like to say a little about what I intend to do.

I intend to review music books, as well as publish my own. My first book, Music Theory in One Lesson, just became a best seller. I am hungry for more!

I hope to expand my knowledge through this blog, as well as provide high quality reviews for emerging music books.

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