Prelude in G by Santiago de Murcia
This is a beautiful work by Santiago de Murcia (1673-1739) and is by no means just a student work. In fact, some of the movements of the suite are quite difficult. However, this is a nice relaxed prelude that I…
Bradford Werner
Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and music publisher from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He originally created this site for his students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music but now shares content worldwide. Curating guitar content helps students absorb the culture, musical ideas, and technique of the classical guitar. Bradford also has a YouTube channel with over 94,000 subscribers and 13 million views. He taught classical guitar at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for 16 years and freelanced in Greater Victoria for 20 years and now dedicates much of his time curating content online and helping connect the classical guitar community. See more at his personal website.
Gig & Student Works: Georgia On My Mind
A new section of the site is Gig and Student Works where I’ll be making videos of some of my favorite material for my students for casual gigs. I like this arrangement of Georgia On My Mind for guitar as…
Andrea Tacchi Interviews Daniel Friederich via GSI
There is a really nice interview with luthier Daniel Friederich over at the GSI Blog. Go check it out. Here’s a small excerpt: AT: Maestro, I can’t help but ask you to comment on the technical questions regarding wood, dimensions and…
Michael Partington plays Fandanguillo by Turina
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Seattle guitarist Michael Partington play on several occasions since he is over in my area of the Northwest. Always a good show with clean but exciting playing. He just put out a number of…
Violin & Guitar Duo Album with Augustin Hadelich and Pablo Sainz Villegas
Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz Villegas and violinist Augustin Hadelich have a new album out filled with some very nice selections including Piazzola, Falla, Paganini, and Sarasate. Here’s a nice video about the album, looks like a great, spicy album. Thanks…
Thomas Viloteau plays Music of Memory by Maw
Thomas Viloteau plays Music of Memory by Nicholas Maw (1935-2009). Maw was a British composer who wrote occasionally for guitar. I think there are only three or for works, two solos, and a work for tenor and guitar. I thought…
Bradford Werner plays Weiss
I was trying out some new gear and a beautiful chapel near my house. I plan to record there but this first session was just an experiment. Hope you enjoy. Performed by Bradford Werner in Victoria, BC, St Mary the Virgin…
Right Hand Position Lesson for Classical Guitar
How to hold and position your right hand and arm on classical guitar. Video lessons and technique reference photos for the right hand position and technique. This is for my students of classical guitar to help supplement their lessons. Remember…
Scott Tennant plays “Angela’s Theme” from TAXI
Scott Tennant plays “Angela’s Theme” from TAXI. From the Delos CD: “Mozart TV”, a collection of famous TV themes in the style of great composers. Again, no videos of any of this, but I wanted to post the tune, so…
Improving Right-Hand Speed for Scales by Tariq Harb
A nice little lesson on right hand speed and preparation. I like how Tariq goes through how he practices rather than just the tips. I love these kind of casual videos on youtube, watch enough of them from the pros…
Review: Prélude by Michael Sheridan
Prélude by Michael SheridanArtist Website: www.michaelsheridanmusic.com Buy or listen to samples via Amazon Album Repertoire:Montagne Ste Genevieve – Django Reinhardt (as performed by Stephane Wrembel)Cello Suite No 3 – J.S. BachEl Choclo – Angel Villoldo (arr. Roland Dyens)Nuages – Django…
Mourning Mist by Joseph M. Russo
Mourning Mist for Guitar and String Quartet by Joseph M Russo. The guitar adds a nice rhythmic and harmonic effect here as it shifts between melodic and harmonic sections. Video Link: World Premiere Performance of Russo quintet: Mourning Mist for…