Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and music publisher from British Columbia, Canada. He owns and edits the online publication This is Classical Guitar and sheet music store Werner Guitar Editions. He has taught a wide range of students from dedicated youth, hobbyists adults, and emerging young professionals in collage programs. Bradford taught classical guitar at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for 16 years and freelanced and performed in Greater Victoria for 20 years. He adjudicates festivals, and has given exams and masterclasses for The Alberta Provincial Festival, Mount Royal University, Calgary Guitar Society, and many more. Also see his work with the Quelus Guitar Duo, and the Victoria Guitar Trio with Michael Dias and Adrian Verdejo. The trio has commissioned numerous premieres and recorded an album on RedShift Records showcasing contemporary Canadian composers. See more at his personal website.

Brouwer Etude No. 13 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 13 from Estudios SencillosYouTube Video Link (4k Quality) Sheet Music (complete etudes in one book) via amazon: Leo Brouwer Guitar Works Cuban composer Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 13 from Estudios Sencillos. I play the study and then give a lesson on musical and guitar…

Lesson: Guitarists Should Practice Triadic Arpeggios

Lesson /Discussion of the Week – Triadic Arpeggios for GuitarGuitarists should practice actual arpeggios more often.Youtube Video Link A discussion and lesson about the importance of practicing triadic arpeggios for classical guitar. Find more video lessons here, or check out pages for…

Leonora Spangenberger (13) – Complete Villa-Lobos Etudes

An incredible achievement, 13 year old German guitarist Leonora Spangenberger plays the complete set of 12 etudes by Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959). Leonora is a student of the amazing Stefan Schmidt. This comes via his YouTube channel where he highlights some of his great…

Drew Henderson Plays Sonata in D minor by Cimarosa

Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson plays Sonata in D minor by Domenico Cimarosa (1749-1801). This comes via his fantastic YouTube Channel. Drew is an amazing guitarist, recording engineer, and video producer. Great playing here with such a musical and clean approach.…

New Release: Baroque Music by Uroš Barič

Delighted to hear that the excellent Slovenian guitarist/producer extraordinaire Uroš Barič has a new album which you can check out here: Baroque Music. Uroš is a great guitarist who also runs a record label, teaching site and produces albums and…

Andrea González Caballero plays Aire Vasco by Manjón

Spanish guitarist Andrea González Caballero plays Aire Vasco by Antonio Manjón (1866-1919). This comes via Guitar Salon International and their YouTube. Great playing with plenty of nice phrasing and some virtuosic rhythmic sections. Pretty good piece, fluffy but nice contrasts and opportunities for the performer…

Eden Stell Guitar Duo Play Mompou

The excellent Eden Stell Guitar Duo have an upcoming CD release: Cançons i Danses by Federico Mompou (1893-1987). This is just a live excerpt. This comes via their great YouTube. Cançons i Danses (English: Songs and Dances) is a collection…

Alberto Mesirca Plays Scarlatti and Gilardino

The amazing Italian guitarist Alberto Mesirca plays Sonata K239 by Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757) and Studio n.49 – Paesaggio ligure from Studi di virtuosità e di trascendenza by Angelo Gilardino (b. 1941). This comes via the Paris Guitar Foundation and their…

Ana Vidovic plays Sarabande BWV 1007

Ana Vidovic plays from the Sarabande from Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major BWV 1007 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). This comes via Siccas Guitars and their great YouTube Channel. Nice expansive tempo and musical expression by Vidovic. Sheet music:…

Jon Gjylaci Plays Grande Ouverture by Giuliani

UK guitarist Jon Gjylaci Plays Grande Ouverture Op. 61 by Mauro Giuliani (1781–1829). For such a famed work it’s getting more rare to see it pop up these days. It was heavily played in the past and I remember listening…

Gian Marco Ciampa Plays Tarrega & Interview

Italian guitarist Gian Marco Ciampa plays Fantasía sobre La traviata de Verdi (Fantasy on Verdi’s La traviata) by Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909). This comes via Young Classicals on Facebook. Great playing and musicality here and what a wonderful location. Love all the beautiful…

Brouwer Etude No. 12 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 12 from Estudios Sencillos via my YouTube Channel Sheet Music (complete etudes in one book) via amazon: Leo Brouwer Guitar Works Cuban composer Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 12 from Estudios Sencillos. I play the study and then give a…