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.

Lesson: Should Beginners Use Rest or Free Stroke?

Lesson of the Week for Classical GuitarShould Beginners Use Rest or Free Stroke? This video is part of my free online curriculum at the lesson archive page and is connected to my free PDF method book. This is a lesson for beginner…

Jorge Caballero plays O Canada

Jorge Caballero is playing a concert up in Canada at Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre Sunday March 26th at 7:30pm (see his website for info). Here he plays his own arrangement of the Canadian anthem O Canada, music composed by Calixa Lavallée (1842–1891). It officially became the…

Guitar Review – Camps M-10-S by Uros Baric

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…

Humidity and Your Guitar by David Sossa

David Sossa gives a lesson on humidity and the classical guitar. He discusses humidity, how it affects the guitar, and ways to keep humidity levels even. This video comes via his YouTube channel. Living on the West Coast of Canada…

Montengrin Guitar Duo Plays Piazzolla

Montengrin Guitar Duo (Goran Krivokapić and Danijel Cerović) play Tango Suite (I. Deciso, II. Andante, III. Allegro) by Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992). Great video with dancers too, directed by Augustin Pesnon. The dancers are Kira Makarova and Rachid Abjelout. This comes via the…

Copla – Music of Spanish Legends by Tariq Harb

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…

Lesson: Brouwer Etude No. 1 (Estudios Sencillos)

Lesson of the Week for Classical Guitar Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 1 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. 1 from Estudios Sencillos. This…

Ana Vidovic plays Cello Prelude No. 1 by Bach

Ana Vidovic plays the Prelude from from the Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major BWV 1007 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). “This video was recorded during a concert in November 2016 at the Asamsal in Ettlingen, Germany.” This comes…

Weimar Guitar Quartet Play Sunfish by Westlake

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…

Ulyana Machneva Guitar Recital in Victoria

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,…

Ted-Ed – How to practice effectively

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…

Lesson: Left Hand Preparation for Classical Guitar

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…