Welcome to this comprehensive Classical Guitar Workshop featuring an in-depth look at
Scott Tennant’s Daily Warm-Up Routine, the essential sequence of technical exercises
from his best-selling handbook, Pumping Nylon: The Classical Guitarist’s Technique Handbook.

This full-length video provides a complete walkthrough of the regimen. It originated as a set of individual
exercises created by Tennant, a world-class guitarist and founding member of the Grammy-winning
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ), to address specific technical challenges he and
his students faced. The video introduces the entire routine, serving as a daily warm-up for guitarists,
and explains the philosophy behind each exercise.

The core concept of Tennant’s technique is “dynamic relaxation”—the ability to eliminate
excess tension while maintaining the readiness to play with precision and power. The routine focuses on:

• Tension-Free Playing: Eliminating excess pressure in the hands and body to prevent injury and improve tone.
• Finger Independence: Sharpening the dexterity and strength of each finger in both the left and right hands.
• Synchronization: Training the hands to work perfectly in unison, especially during scales and arpeggios.

Watch the full workshop below and follow along. Approach this routine slowly and mindfully—consistency is the key
to achieving the flawless technique championed in Pumping Nylon.