Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and publisher from Victoria, BC, Canada. He originally created this site for his students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music but now shares content with guitarists worldwide. Curating guitar content helps students absorb the culture, ideas, and technique of the classical guitar. Bradford also has a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers and 14 million views. He taught classical guitar at the Victoria Conservatory for 16 years and has freelanced in Greater Victoria for 25 years. See more at his personal website.
Shearer Classical Guitar Technique

Shearer Classical Guitar Technique Vol.1

Classic Guitar Technique, Volume 1 by Aaron Shearer and updated by Thomas Kikta. This is a good solid method book for absolute beginners. It’s even better as a nice review or sight reading book for late-beginner students. Lots of great…

Grade 2 Lesson: Moderato by Mertz

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 2 – Seven pieces at the grade two level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Moderato by Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856) from his Schule für die Guitarre, 1848…

Grade 2 Lesson: Romanze by Mertz

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 2 – Seven pieces at the grade two level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Romanze by Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856) from his Schule für die Guitarre, 1848…

Grade 2 Lesson: Lantururu by Sanz

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 2 – Seven pieces at the grade two level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Check it out at Werner Guitar Editions. Lantururu by Gaspar Sanz (ca 1650-1710),…

Grade 2 Lesson: Espanoleta (Theme) by Sanz

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 2 – Seven pieces at the grade two level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Check it out at Werner Guitar Editions. Espanoleta (Theme) by Gaspar Sanz (ca…

Scintilla: After Arvo Pärt by Pasieczny

Scintilla: After Arvo Pärt composed by Marek Pasieczny and played by Krzysztof Pełech , Michal Stanikowski,  and Marek Pasieczny. This comes via Marek Pasieczny’s YouTube. Pretty piece with some darker moments, interesting harmonies and some great ensemble playing. Some info…

Grade 2 Lesson: Allegretto by Carcassi

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 2 – Seven pieces at the grade two level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Check it out at Werner Guitar Editions. Allegretto – From Méthode complète pour…

Grade 2 Lesson: Andantino by Carcassi

This lesson comes from my new book Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 2 – Seven pieces at the grade two level with dedicated lessons preparing you for each piece. Check it out at Werner Guitar Editions. Andantino – From Méthode complète pour…

Lesson: The Passemeze Pavin (Anonymous)

The Passemeze Pavin – Anonymous Lute Work Arranged for Classical Guitar. PDF or hardcopy sheet music with free video lesson. This comes from my Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 2 – Seven pieces at the grade two level with dedicated lessons preparing…

Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 2

Classical Guitar Repertoire Lessons Grade 2 – PDF or Hardcopy Sheet Music Method. Lessons and pieces in notation with fingering. A TAB supplement at the end includes the pieces (not the lessons). Before each performance edition there is one or two pages…

The Bible of Classical Guitar Technique by Hubert Käppel

The Bible of Classical Guitar Technique by Hubert Käppel 

The Bible of Classical Guitar Technique by Hubert Käppel – With 245 pages of exercises and excellent text advice, photos, explanations, and tons of exercises, this is a massive collection and cumination of Käppel’s amazing teaching career. It’s a huge…

Pumping Nylon by Scott Tennant for Classical Guitar

Pumping Nylon by Scott Tennant – The Classical Guitarist’s Technique Handbook. Pumping Nylon by Scott Tennant has become one of the most popular technique books for classical and fingerstyle guitarists alike. It has great physical workouts to train muscles and…