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.

Andrea De Vitis Plays Tellur by Tristan Murail

Andrea De Vitis plays Tellur (1977) by Tristan Murail (b.1947). This comes via his YouTube channel. Great to hear this piece which I heard live a few years back. Excellent performance by Andrea De Vitis with very focused pacing, dramatic gestures, and sense of space. For…

Anton Baranov Plays Prelude No.5, Op.11 by Scriabin

Russian guitarist Anton Baranov plays Prelude No.5, Op.11 by Alexander Scriabin (1871-1915), originally for piano. This comes via his amazing YouTube Channel. Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist with a whole range of fascinating biographical tidbits (read Baranov’s description below or visit the Wiki). Beautiful…

Grazioso, No.2, Op.50 by Mauro Giuliani

Performance and Lesson for Grazioso, No.2, Op.50 by Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829). This is from my PDF or hardcopy sheet music edition for classical guitar: Le Papillon, No. 1-32, Op.50 by Mauro Giuliani. Grades 1-7 and includes both a notation-only edition and a tab edition. Le…

Andantino, No.1, Op.50 by Mauro Giuliani

Performance and Lesson for Andantino, No. 1, Op.50 by Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829). This is from my PDF or hardcopy sheet music edition for classical guitar: Le Papillon, No. 1-32, Op.50 by Mauro Giuliani. Grades 1-7 and includes both a notation-only edition…

Le Papillon, Op.50, No.1-32 by Mauro Giuliani

Le Papillon, No. 1-32, Op.50 by Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) – The complete PDF sheet music for classical guitar with complete video performances and lessons. Comes with both a notation edition with left hand fingering and a separate tab edition. Easy to mid-intermediate…

Q&A Lesson: Rest and Free Stroke on Classical Guitar

Q&A Lesson: Rest Stroke (Apoyando) and Free Stroke (Tirando) on Classical Guitar. Thanks to all my patrons and supporters who submitted questions. If you enjoyed this lesson please consider supporting the site. My main advice is to include both rest and free…

Study No.25, Op.60 by Fernando Sor

Performance and Lesson for Study No.25 in D Major (Andante Cantabile), Op.60 by Fernando Sor (1778–1839). This is from my PDF or hardcopy sheet music or tab edition for classical guitar: 25 Progressive Studies, Op.60 by Fernando Sor. Fernando Sor’s Op.60 is…

The Guitar Sonatas of Reginald Smith Brindle by Joel Sharbaugh

The Guitar Sonatas of Reginald Smith BrindleJoel Sharbaugh, Guitarjoelsharbaugh.com2021 Find the album on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and more. I’m very pleased to feature guitarist Joel Sharbaugh for his impressive collection of the five sonatas of British composer Reginald Smith Brindle…

Sylvius Leopold Weiss Sheet Music for Guitar

Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687–1750) lute works arranged as PDF sheet music for classical guitar. Quality sheet music with free video performances to prove the beauty and playability of the music. The music of Sylvius Leopold Weiss is some of the most beautiful…

Yair Avidor Plays Charles Mouton on Lute

Yair Avidor performs Prelude in A minor by Charles Mouton (c.1617-1699) from his first book, entitled Pièces de luth sur différents modes. Played on an 11-course lute by Paul Thomson. This comes via his YouTube channel. Avidor has a growing…

Study No.24, Op.60 by Fernando Sor

Performance and Lesson for Study No.24 in D Minor, Op.60 by Fernando Sor (1778–1839). This is from my PDF or hardcopy sheet music or tab edition for classical guitar: 25 Progressive Studies, Op.60 by Fernando Sor. Fernando Sor’s Op.60 is one of…

Sanel Redzic Plays Five Preludes by Villa-Lobos

Sanel Redžić plays Five Preludes by Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959). This comes via Redžić’s fantastic YouTube channel. Recorded in Schottenkirche Erfurt, Germany. Great to have all five preludes performed by one of my favourite guitarists. Redzic’s direct style and balanced musical sensibilities highlight the excellent compositional…