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.
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Free Method Lesson: Beginner Etudes No. 5, 6, 7, 8

Free Method Book Video LessonsBeginner Etudes (Melody with Open Bass Accompaniment)No. 5 – WaltzNo. 6 – AllegroNo. 7 – The Lonely DogwoodNo. 8 – Prelude Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link (4k…

Stephanie Jones Plays Five Bagatelles by Walton

Australian guitarist Stephanie Jones plays Five Bagatelles (1971) by English composer William Walton (1902-1983).  This comes via Jones’ YouTube channel. Fantastic playing by this young artist who has the technique, musicality, but also digs in and takes risks. “Stephanie is currently in Germany studying a…

Free Method: Beginner Duets by Czerny, Wilton, Diabelli

Method Book Lessons: Beginner Guitar DuetsWaltz by Carl Czerny (1791-1857)Minuet by C. H. Wilton (1761-1832)Morning by Anton Diabelli (1781-1858) Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link These are duets for beginners who have learned the notes…

BeNe Guitar Duo: Un Petit Train de Plaisir by Rossini

BeNe Guitar Duo – Lisa Denoo & Rolf van Meurs play Un Petit Train de Plaisir by Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868). This comes via BeNe Duo’s YouTube and was recorded at Gitaarsalon Enkhuizen. This is quite a fun piano work from later in Rossini’s life.…

Free Method Book: First Duets for Beginners

Method Book Video LessonsFirst Duets for Beginner GuitarWelcome Natasha, Nocturne, Ode to Joy, Jazz CatFree PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link These are the first duets for absolute beginners. Thanks to Natasha for helping with the…

Free Method Lesson: Etude No.3

Method Book Video LessonsFree Method Lesson: Etude No.3First arpeggios with left hand notesFree PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link This is the first pieces for arpeggios with left hand notes included and are designed so…

Free Method Lesson: First Left Hand Notes & Five Melodies

Lesson: Five Melodies & Ode to Joy by Beethoven, this comes  from my Free Classical Guitar Method Volume 1. These are the first real melodies for the left hand and are designed so absolute beginners can practice some simple melodies. The main…

Brouwer Etude No. 11 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 11 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. 11 from Estudios Sencillos. I play the study and then give a…

Marco Musso plays Capricho No. 20 by Tedesco

Marco Musso plays Capriccio No. 20 ‘Obsequio a el Maestro’ from 24 Caprichos de Goya op. 195. by Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco (1895–1968). This comes via Siccas Guitars and their great YouTube channel. Nice to be introduced to the playing of…