The young Weimar Guitar Quartet playing Sunfish, the 2nd movement from Six Fish by Nigel Westlake. The 1st movement, Guitarfish, was uploaded by Stephanie Jones on her channel.The quartet is made up of Karmen Stendler (who you’ve seen on the site before), Stephanie Jones, Hanna Link, and…
Victoria is home base to This is Classical Guitar. Check out this upcoming concert. Ulyana Machneva – Guitar RecitalVictoria, BC, CanadaSaturday, March 18, 6:30pmSt Barnabas’ Church, 1525 Begbie StreetAdmission by Donation There is an upcoming guitar concert by Ulyana Machneva,…
Annie Bosler and Don Greene explain how practice affects the inner workings of our brains.Lesson by Annie Bosler and Don Greene, animation by Martina Meštrović. A general overall view of practice. Pretty common info but good reminders and some case…
Left Hand Preparation (or Planting) Lesson. The main benefits of preparation in your left hand technique are: accuracy, speed, security, and efficiency. Another great term for efficiency is economy of motion (using small smooth motions). It’s a great way to practice…
Norwegian guitarist Christina Sandsengen plays Gran Vals by Spanish composer Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909) in the show ‘Ønskekonsert med KORK’ on NRK1, recorded a late summer night at Ingierstrand in Norway. This is a concert with The Norwegian Radio Orchestra, and the host…
Russian guitarist Anton Baranov plays Caprice No. 29 from 36 Caprices, Op. 20 by Italian guitarist/composer/singer/luthier Luigi Legnani (1790–1877) on a period replica guitar. This comes via Baranov’s YouTube Channel. These virtuosic caprices were probably inspired by Paganini’s 24 Caprices for the violin. Fantastic playing…
Slovenian-born (Madrid based) guitarist Sanja Plohl plays Torre Bermeja by Isaac Albéniz (1860–1909). This comes via her YouTube Channel. Students should note that despite his huge popularity on our instrument, Albeniz didn’t write for guitar, this one comes from Op.…
Two of my favourite Canadian guitarists, Drew Henderson and Michael Kolk are the Henderson Kolk Guitar Duo. Here they play their arrangement of Impromptu Op. 90 no. 3 by Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828). Great to have a video of their 6/8-string combination which they…
Lesson of the Week for Classical Guitar The main benefits of this are: 1. Accuracy Development 2. Reflex and Speed Development 3. Articulation 4. Security or Physical Confidence. It’s also a way to practice arpeggios in your right hand rather than just playing patterns…
Slovenian guitarist Karmen Štendler plays Capricho Árabe by Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909). This comes via her YouTube Channel and the amazing Uros Baric at Baros Records and studio in Slovenia. This is one of Tárrega’s most famous works with its rich and dark…
Mark Whale violin, and Warren Nicholson guitar, play Bordel 1900, from L’Histoire du Tango by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992), recorded January 30th, 2017 at Toronto Canada. Audio/Vid by the amazing Canadian guitarist/producer Drew Henderson. This comes via Warren Nicholson’s YouTube Channel. Great groove and…
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…