Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner

Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and music publisher from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He originally created this site for his students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music but now shares content worldwide. Curating guitar content helps students absorb the culture, musical ideas, and technique of the classical guitar. Bradford also has a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers and 14 million views. He taught classical guitar at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for 16 years and freelanced in Greater Victoria for 20 years and now dedicates much of his time curating content online and helping connect the classical guitar community. See more at his personal website.

Ana Vidovic plays Sarabande BWV 1007

Ana Vidovic plays from the Sarabande from Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major BWV 1007 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). This comes via Siccas Guitars and their great YouTube Channel. Nice expansive tempo and musical expression by Vidovic. Sheet music:…

Jon Gjylaci Plays Grande Ouverture by Giuliani

UK guitarist Jon Gjylaci Plays Grande Ouverture Op. 61 by Mauro Giuliani (1781–1829). For such a famed work it’s getting more rare to see it pop up these days. It was heavily played in the past and I remember listening…

Gian Marco Ciampa Plays Tarrega & Interview

Italian guitarist Gian Marco Ciampa plays Fantasía sobre La traviata de Verdi (Fantasy on Verdi’s La traviata) by Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909). This comes via Young Classicals on Facebook. Great playing and musicality here and what a wonderful location. Love all the beautiful…

Brouwer Etude No. 12 and Lesson

Leo Brouwer’s Etude No. 12 from Estudios Sencillos via my YouTube Channel Sheet Music: Oeuvres pour guitare (guitar works) by Brouwer – Includes the classic Estudio Sencillos (all 4 books), Deux Airs populaires cubains, Deux Themes poulaires cubains, Danza del Altiplano, Piece sans…

Lesson: Beginner Technique Routines for the Right and Left Hands

Free Method Book – Beginner Video Lessons for GuitarFirst Beginner Technique Exercises / Routine for Classical Guitar Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link (HD) Some more beginner lessons for classical guitar from my…

Free Method Lesson: Übungen by Mertz & Etude 13 Farewell

Free Method Book – Beginner Video Lessons for GuitarÜbungen auf der E saite (Exercise on the E String) from Mertz’s Method: Schule für die Guitare by Johann Kaspar Mertz (1806-1856)Etude No. 13 – Farewell Free PDF Method Book & Lesson…

Free Method Lesson: Siciliano and Farewell

Free Method Book – Beginner Video Lessons for GuitarSiciliano by Matteo Carcassi (1792-1853) & Farewell Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link (HD) Siciliano by Matteo Carcassi is an authentic piece by a…

Duet Play-Along: Minuet by Petzold from Method Vol.1

Minuet in G by Christian Petzold (1677-1733) – From J.S. Bach’s Notenbuch der Anna Magdalena Bach. – Duet Play-Along Video for beginner guitar from my Free Classical Guitar Method Volume 1. I’ll play the duet with Natasha and then play the student…

Free Method Lesson: Leyenda Theme, Chromatic Scale, Greensleeves

Free Method Book – Beginner Video Lessons for GuitarLeyenda or Asturias Theme by AlbenizChromatic Position ScaleGreensleeves Melody Free PDF Method Book & Lesson List: Classical Guitar Method Vol. 1Youtube Video Link (4k Quality) Some more beginner pieces for classical guitar…

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…

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…