Lessons

Giga by David Kellner & Lesson

Bradford Werner (me) plays Giga by David Kellner (1670-1748) arranged for classical guitar (originally for lute). You can also watch this larger on my Youtube channel. David Kellner (1670–1748) was a German composer of the baroque period and a contemporary…

McAllister Lesson: Work through adversity

Matthew McAllister gives a lesson on working through adversity via his YouTube channel. This one is great for a number of reasons: it’s personal, informative, and inspiring. I’ve been wanting to start a similar vlog (rather than a podcast) but I…

Fingernail Lesson for Classical Guitar

Fingernail Lesson for Classical Guitar By popular demand, a lesson about filing and shaping your nails. This is all about how I shape my nails and might be of interest and a starting point for students. Make sure to see…

Lesson: Study in B Minor No. 22, Op. 35 by Sor

Study in B Minor (Allegretto) No. 22, Op. 35 by Fernando Sor (1778–1839) Lesson and Sheet Music for Classical GuitarFrom my PDF eBook: Ten Classical Etudes (Werner Guitar Editions)Includes fingering, notation only & notation + TAB edition.YouTube Video Performance and Lesson Link…

Slurs on Classical Guitar (Hammer-Ons, Pull-Offs)

A Lesson on Slurs for the Classical Guitar (Hammer-ons & Pull-offs) – A lesson on playing and practicing slurs on classical guitar. The above overview lesson covers a definition, context, and some beginner exercises. Check out my method books and…

Lesson: Playing Musically on Classical Guitar

The following lessons focus on playing and practicing musically. Of course, this is directly connected to your technique ability but it’s also a frame of mind and an exercise in active listening. Can students play musically even if they’re a…

Lesson: Staccato Articulation for Beginner Classical Guitar

Method Book Lessons: Beginner Guitar DuetsStaccato Articulation for Beginner Classical GuitarWaltz by Carl Czerny (1791-1857) Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Lesson Link (4k)Youtube Video Performance Link (4k) This is a lesson on staccato articulation…

How to manage your time more effectively

Cool vid How to manage your time more effectively (according to machines) by Brian Christian via TED-Ed on YouTube. “…all the time you spend prioritizing your work is time you aren’t spending doing  it…sometimes, giving up on doing things in…

Lesson: Replacing Tempo with Other Musical Elements

Lesson: Replacing Tempo with Other Musical Elements“How to balance your performances with a well-rounded musicality”YouTube Video Link (4k) This is a lesson on replacing your tempo with other musical elements and ideas. When you drop your tempo to a slower…

Lesson: Right Hand Tone Production on Classical Guitar

Lesson: Right Hand Tone Production on Classical GuitarOr: How to get a good sound on classical guitarYouTube Video Link (4K) Exploring changes in timbre from tasto to ponticello, to subtle changes to fingernail angles, learning to control your sound is…

Lesson: Coste Etude No.23 with Gohar Vardanyan

Gohar Vardanyan (sponsored by Strings by Mail) performs and teaches a lesson for Etude No. 23, Op. 38 by Napoléon Coste (1805–1883). This comes via her YouTube channel where she has been posting a number of etude lessons (check it out and subscribe). Vardanyan’s…

Alman by Robert Johnson for Guitar (Free PDF)

Alman by Robert Johnson (c.1583–1633) – Free PDF Sheet Music for Classical Guitar. Intermediate Level (Grade 6). Free Notation Edition & TAB Edition. Video Lesson Link on YouTube This edition of Alman (Allmayne) by Robert Johnson (c.1583–1633) is an arrangement…