Classical guitarist Beiyan Liu performs an online concert with discussion and lesson for Altamira Guitars in Beijing, China with repertoire by Tarrega, Dowland, and Coste. This comes via Altamira Guitars and their YouTube channel. Love these discussions and concerts sponsored by Altamira. Nice to…
Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson performs Capriccio Diabolico “Omaggio a Paganini”, Op.85 by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895–1968). This comes via Henderson’s YouTube channel. Great performance by Henderson with some beautiful phrasing and articulation. As always he has wonderful sound and recording but this one has some particularly nice bell-like…
Marcin Dylla performs Sonata, Op.23 (after Haydn Hob. XVI:32) by Wenzel Thomas Matiegka (1773-1830). This comes via Dylla’s YouTube channel. Wonderful performance by Dylla with lots of energy and directional phrasing. It’s also great to hear this sonata as I have it previously bookmarked for…
O’Carolan’s Dream (Melody) for Classical Guitar by Turlough O’Carolan (1670-1738) with performance, lesson, and pdf sheet music. This comes from my sheet music edition Grade 1 Repertoire Supplement for Classical Guitar. Contains 10 works at the grade 1 level and is designed…
Spanish Air, No.9 from Easy and Progressive Pieces for Classical Guitar by Catharina Josepha Pratten (1824-1895) with performance, lesson, and pdf sheet music. This comes from my sheet music edition Grade 1 Repertoire Supplement for Classical Guitar. Contains 10 works at…
A Toye – Anonymous Renaissance lute work arranged for Classical Guitar with performance, lesson, and pdf sheet music. This comes from my sheet music edition Grade 1 Repertoire Supplement for Classical Guitar. Contains 10 works at the grade 1 level and…
Grade 1 Repertoire Supplement for Classical Guitar. PDF sheet music in notation only with fingering with free video lessons. Contains 10 works at the grade 1 level. This is a PDF download. Buy or learn more about my pdf edition…
Carlos Bedoya performs the second movement, Passacaglia from Tres Piezas Españolas by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo (1901-1999). This comes via Guitar Salon International and their YouTube channel. Nice performance by Bedoya with good contrasts and dynamics as well as motivic attention. This has always been one…
JIJI performs the world premiere of Aluminum Flowers, classical and electric guitar concerto by Steven Mackey (b.1956) with the Curtis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Robert Spano. This comes via JIJI’s YouTube Channel. Amazing performance by JIJI presenting an array of excellent musical skills, guitar work,…
Etude No.20, Op.60 (Allegro brillante) by Matteo Carcassi (1796-1853) with performance, lesson, and sheet music. This comes from my sheet music edition of 25 Etudes, Op.60 by Matteo Carcassi. PDF or hardcopy sheet music for classical guitar. Includes both a notation edition…
Pale Blue Dot Cochran and McAllister Duo Sacred Black Records, 2024 Listen or Buy the Album via Spotify, Apple and More Great to hear the new album by Matthew Cochran and Matthew McAllister featuring music by Matthew Cochran, Pat Metheny, Ralph Towner,…
Shaping your nail with a hot spoon for classical guitar, or how to correct the curvature of the nail by bending it with a spoon. My nail on my i finger has a bend it in and I’ve been using…