Online Cuatro, Guitar & Ukulele Lessons with Ángel Martínez

Learn Cuatro, Guitar, or Ukulele from a Master — Online, in English or Spanish

Ángel Martínez has dedicated 37 years to the Venezuelan cuatro. He studied directly under Master Fredy Reyna — the undisputed father of the modern cuatro technique — and complemented his training with jazz harmony under Gerry Weil. He has performed internationally, won awards for his recording work, and taught for years at Venezuela's Juan José Landaeta Conservatory.

Now he teaches online — one-on-one, in English or Spanish, over Zoom or Google Meet.

What You Can Learn

• Venezuelan Cuatro — from first chords to advanced solo technique
• Guitar — classical and popular styles, beginner to intermediate
• Ukulele — rhythm, melody, and Latin-style arrangements

Who This Is For

• Complete beginners who want to learn correctly from the start
• Intermediate players looking to level up their technique
• Anyone in the Venezuelan or Latin American diaspora who wants to connect with their musical roots
• Musicians who want to add the cuatro or ukulele to their repertoire

How It Works

1. Purchase a session below
2. TuCuatro connects you with Ángel directly
3. You coordinate a day and time that works for both of you
4. Your lesson happens over Zoom, Skype, or Google Meet

Sessions are 1 hour. You can book as many as you need — there's no minimum commitment.

About Ángel Martínez

Ángel was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and began studying the cuatro at 18 after hearing Jesús Sevillano's Curruchá — a piece that changed his life. He went on to study with Master Fredy Reyna at the Fundación Fredy Reyna, and later deepened his harmonic understanding with jazz guitarist Gerry Weil. He has also studied with Abel Carlevaro, Rómulo Lazarde, and other distinguished musicians.

In 2013, he received an international award for his CD "Encuentro: El cuatro Venezolano y el tres cubano" — a collaboration with legendary Cuban tres player Pancho Amat. He has served as an instructor at the Juan José Landaeta Conservatory and has substituted for Master Fredy Reyna in cuatro courses.

He writes regularly about cuatro history and technique for TuCuatro's CamburPinton editorial platform.

Languages: English and Spanish.