Online Cuatro Lessons with Luis Natera | Spanish

Learn Cuatro from One of Venezuela's Most Beloved Teachers

Luis Natera has been teaching the Venezuelan cuatro for over three decades. He was among the first cuatro educators in the world to bring lessons online — his early video courses on TuCuatro helped a generation of diaspora students connect with their instrument when nothing else existed. Today he teaches live, one-on-one via Zoom from Valencia, Venezuela.

TuCuatro currently routes Spanish-language cuatro students to Luis. His students range from complete beginners to advanced players working toward soloist technique, across Venezuela, the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe.

What You'll Learn

• Basic level — first chords, strumming patterns, foundational technique
• Intermediate — rhythmic styles (joropo, vals criollo, pasaje, merengue venezolano), song repertoire
• Advanced & Soloist — complex arrangements, right-hand technique refinement, original compositions

Luis adapts each lesson to your current level and goals. You set the pace.

About Luis Natera

Luis Natera is a cuatrista and educator from Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. He is the founder of Nuestro Ensamble, a group dedicated to instrumental Venezuelan music, and has performed with Maraca Ensamble and Tramando Nota. In 2010 he released his first album, Cuatro Voces al Viento, recorded in Valencia.

He was a pioneer of online cuatro instruction — creating TuCuatro's first teaching videos and making cuatro education accessible to the global Venezuelan diaspora. Over three decades of teaching have produced students at every level, across dozens of countries.

How It Works

1. Purchase a session below
2. TuCuatro connects you with Luis directly
3. You coordinate the day and time that works for both of you
4. Your lesson happens over Zoom — you can join from your phone, tablet, or computer

You'll also receive audio and video materials from Luis after each class to reinforce what you covered.

What Students Say

"Luis is not only an incredibly skilled musician but also a highly effective and inspiring teacher. His unique approach — including using his own compositions — has made the lessons engaging and deeply enriching. His ability to adapt to my needs, his exceptional ear for identifying areas where I need improvement, and his proficiency in English have made communication seamless. I've grown both as a musician and in my passion for learning."

— Collin Z., Zoom Student

"Professor Luis Natera is the best. I am enjoying the classes and I am progressing rapidly. He is a very good and caring professor — he ensures that I learn to play with enthusiasm, that I know the correct lyrics for each piece and their meaning; he teaches me about the author and to appreciate all kinds of Venezuelan music."

— Ana N., Zoom Student

"Sigo en clases con Luis Natera y me encantan. Que afortunado soy de haber conseguido un profesor tan excelente."

— Ricardo Aranda, Estudiante por Zoom

"Hoy fue mi segunda clase con Luis y la experiencia ha sido excelente. Estoy muy agradecida por el contacto y la oportunidad de poder aprender de una persona y músico tan maravilloso como Luis."

— Andreina V.

TuCuatro currently books Luis for Spanish-language cuatro lessons. For English or French lessons, choose Adrian Toro. Not sure where to start with Luis? Choose the Trial Lesson and he will assess your level in the first session.