Reviews for classical guitar albums, gear, instruments and more.
The Segovia ScalesIllustrated with Standard Notation, Tablature, and Fretboard Diagramsby Sean Thrower Buy or look inside the book via Amazon: The Segovia Scales by Thrower You might remember my recent and positive book review of Traversing the Fretboard by Sean…
De Cascia, Sylvia Model Classical Guitar – I was pleased to get to review this instrument that is a mid-range guitar with lots of bells and whistles. De Cascia is a Montreal based company in connection with Grand Guitar Salon.…
Slovenian guitarist/producer Uros Baric reviews the Camps M-10-S, an affordable mid-range classical guitar. This is via his YouTube Channel where he has lots of great videos ranging from performances to reviews and lessons. Visit his fantastic record label Baros Records and his lesson…
Copla | Music of Spanish Legendsby Tariq Harb© 2017 Tariq Harb Buy or listen to samples via: CD Baby | Amazon | iTunesCD Sales: Tariq Harb’s Store I was very pleased to hear Tariq Harb’s new album. I’ve featured Harb a…
Romanza: Music from Spain and South Americaby Azuline DuoEmma Rush, guitar and Sara Traficante, flute Learn more or buy via Azuline Duo If you don’t already know Emma Rush, she is a wonderful Canadian guitarist and also heads up the…
Fretboard PhD: master the guitar fretboard through intervals by Ashkan MashhourPublisher: Pêle-Mêle Works156 pages, English Buy via Amazon: Fretboard PhD I was happy to receive a copy of this informative book by Ashkan Mashhour. The book stems from Mashhour’s lessons with…
Refinished Marcus Dominelli Classical Guitar for SaleSOLD Refinished French Polish & Action Adjustment by Marcus (Jan. 2017) Condition: Like New. A couple of small nail marks but the refinish cleans them up. 650mm, all-wood lattice bracing Cedar Top, Claro Walnut Back and…
Giggin’ for a Livin’How to Make Money as a Musician Playing for Weddings and Special Eventsby Jennifer McCoy BlaskeKindle eBook: 64 pagesPublication Date: November 24, 2016 Buy or look inside the book via Amazon: Giggin’ for a Livin’ Atlanta Pianist…
Over the past 8 years guitarist Adam Levin has been working on a 21st Century Spanish Guitar commission project to be released in four volumes via Naxos Records. This is a large project involving the commissioning of 30 new solo guitar works. Stemming…
American Threads by Jamie BalmerArtist Website: jbalmer.comAlbum via Bandcamp: American Threads by Jamie Balmer American Threads features solo guitar music by Kevin Callahan, Phillip de Fremery, Frederic Hand, Thomas Schuttenhelm, and Frank Wallace alongside Jamie Balmer’s arrangements for solo guitar…
Guitar LadiesClassical guitar music by women composersBy Heike MatthiesenRelease: September 2016 Listen to Samples or Buy: CD Baby, Amazon, iTunes Composers:Madame Sidney Pratten (1821-1895)Maria Luisa Anido (1907-1996)Ida Presti (1924-1967)Sofia Gubaidulina (b.1931)Sylvie Bodorova (b.1954)Annette Kruisbrink (b.1958)Carmen Guzman (1925-2012)Tatiana Stachak (b.1973)Maria Linnemann (b.1947) Liner Note by…
Review: Cordoba C10 Parlor Classical GuitarCordoba ‘Luthier Series’ Line of GuitarsSolid Canadian cedar topSolid Indian Rosewood back & sidesIndian rosewood binding / Indian rosewood bridge7/8 body size, 50mm nut widthmother-of-pearl weave rosette630 mm scale lengthPrice range from $1000-$1300 USD (via Amazon…