Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and music publisher from British Columbia, Canada. He owns and edits the online publication This is Classical Guitar and sheet music store Werner Guitar Editions. He has taught a wide range of students from dedicated youth, hobbyists adults, and emerging young professionals in collage programs. Bradford taught classical guitar at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for 16 years and freelanced and performed in Greater Victoria for 20 years. He adjudicates festivals, and has given exams and masterclasses for The Alberta Provincial Festival, Mount Royal University, Calgary Guitar Society, and many more. Also see his work with the Quelus Guitar Duo, and the Victoria Guitar Trio with Michael Dias and Adrian Verdejo. The trio has commissioned numerous premieres and recorded an album on RedShift Records showcasing contemporary Canadian composers. See more at his personal website.

Thomas Viloteau Plays Recuerdos de la Alhambra

French guitarist Thomas Viloteau Plays Recuerdos de la Alhambra by Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909). This comes via his great Youtube channel. Viloteau is a GFA winner and concert guitarist but seems really down to earth with these at-home videos and extra…

New Release: Mastering Tremolo by Leonardo Garcia

Mastering Tremolo by Leonardo GarciaSix String Journal Classical Guitar Technique SeriesKindle or Paperback: 52 pages Look inside the book or buy via Amazon: Mastering Tremolo by Leonardo Garcia Leonardo Garcia runs a great blog named Six String Journal where he…

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…

Kyuhee Park Plays Sonata K.178 by Scarlatti

One of my favorite guitarists, Kyuhee Park Plays Sonata in D major K.178 by Domenico Scarlatti (1685–1757). I love how clean and rhythmically she plays, and those crisp ornaments! Piece info via her Naxos Album: Sonata in D major, K 178, a…

Free Method Lesson: Beginner Etudes No. 5, 6, 7, 8

Free Method Book Video LessonsBeginner Etudes (Melody with Open Bass Accompaniment)No. 5 – WaltzNo. 6 – AllegroNo. 7 – The Lonely DogwoodNo. 8 – Prelude Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link (4k…

Stephanie Jones Plays Five Bagatelles by Walton

Australian guitarist Stephanie Jones plays Five Bagatelles (1971) by English composer William Walton (1902-1983).  This comes via Jones’ YouTube channel. Fantastic playing by this young artist who has the technique, musicality, but also digs in and takes risks. “Stephanie is currently in Germany studying a…

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…

BeNe Guitar Duo: Un Petit Train de Plaisir by Rossini

BeNe Guitar Duo – Lisa Denoo & Rolf van Meurs play Un Petit Train de Plaisir by Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868). This comes via BeNe Duo’s YouTube and was recorded at Gitaarsalon Enkhuizen. This is quite a fun piano work from later in Rossini’s life.…