Tag Bradford Werner

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…

Guitar Studio Recital – Victoria, January, 2018

I’m very proud of my students for preparing this upcoming concert. I’m looking forward to it. Here is the proposed programme below. Picture update Jan.22nd, thanks to all for playing! Guitar Students from theStudio of Bradford WernerWood Recital HallVictoria Conservatory…

Concentric Rings by the Victoria Guitar Trio

As many of you know, I play in the Victoria Guitar Trio with two of my closest friends and colleagues, Michael Dias and Adrian Verdejo. Over the years we’ve commissioned and performed many contemporary works by Canadian composers. Last year,…

Brouwer Etude No. 15 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 15 from Estudios SencillosYouTube Video Link (4k Quality) Sheet Music (complete etudes in one book) via amazon: Leo Brouwer Guitar Works Cuban composer Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 15 from Estudios Sencillos. I play the study and then give a lesson on musical and guitar…

Brouwer Etude No. 14 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 14 from Estudios SencillosYouTube Video Link Sheet Music (complete etudes in one book) via amazon: Leo Brouwer Guitar Works Cuban composer Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 14 from Estudios Sencillos. I play the study and then give a lesson on musical and guitar related ideas.…

Brouwer Etude No. 13 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 13 from Estudios SencillosYouTube Video Link (4k Quality) Sheet Music (complete etudes in one book) via amazon: Leo Brouwer Guitar Works Cuban composer Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 13 from Estudios Sencillos. I play the study and then give a lesson on musical and guitar…

Brouwer Etude No. 12 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 12 from Estudios Sencillos via my YouTube Channel Sheet Music (complete etudes in one book) via amazon: Leo Brouwer Guitar Works Cuban composer Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 12 from Estudios Sencillos. I play the study and then give a…

Free Method Duet: The Skye Boat Song

Method Book Lessons: Beginner Guitar DuetThe Skye Boat Song – Trad. ScottishFYI: The Capriccio by Logy is no longer in the book so just ignore it.  Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link These…

Free Method Duets – Minuet by Hook & Flow Gently, Sweet Afton

Method Book Lessons: Beginner Guitar DuetsMinuet by James Hook (1746-1827)Flow Gently, Sweet Afton – Scottish Folk Song Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link (4k Quality) These are duets for beginners who have learned the notes…

Free Method: Beginner Duets by Czerny, Wilton, Diabelli

Method Book Lessons: Beginner Guitar DuetsWaltz by Carl Czerny (1791-1857)Minuet by C. H. Wilton (1761-1832)Morning by Anton Diabelli (1781-1858) Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link These are duets for beginners who have learned the notes…

Free Method Book: First Duets for Beginners

Method Book Video LessonsFirst Duets for Beginner GuitarWelcome Natasha, Nocturne, Ode to Joy, Jazz CatFree PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link These are the first duets for absolute beginners. Thanks to Natasha for helping with the…

Brouwer Etude No. 11 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 11 from Estudios Sencillos via my YouTube Channel. Sheet Music (complete etudes in one book) via amazon: Leo Brouwer Guitar Works Cuban composer Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 11 from Estudios Sencillos. I play the study and then give a…