How to Play Through a Simple Mistake in Music
Question: How do I play through a simple mistake in music? For example, I have a habit of when I play a wrong note, I go back and correct it. It may not be a difficult passage, just a simple…
Bradford Werner
Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and publisher from Victoria, BC, Canada. He originally created this site for his students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music but now shares content with guitarists worldwide. Curating guitar content helps students absorb the culture, 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 for 16 years and has freelanced in Greater Victoria for 25 years. See more at his personal website.
Dowland’s Foundry Perform ‘It was a time when silly bees could speak’ by Dowland
Dowland’s Foundry with Sami Brown on lute perform It was a time when silly bees could speak, No. 18 from the Third Book of Songs by John Dowland (1563-1626). This comes via The Lute Society on their YouTube in preparation…
Marc-Etienne Leclerc Performs Grand Caprice, Op. 60 by Legnani
Canadian classical guitarist Marc-Etienne Leclerc performs Grand Caprice, Op.60 by Luigi Legnani (1790-1877). This comes via his YouTube channel (go subscribe). Wonderful performance by Leclerc of this large rhapsodic work that includes…well, everything really. Leclerc released a number of great…
Lorenzo Micheli Performs Geppetto by Fiorenzo Carpi
Classical guitarist Lorenzo Micheli performs his arrangement Geppetto by Fiorenzo Carpi (1918-1997). The work is a celebrated theme from the soundtrack for the 1972 tv show Le avventure di Pinocchio. This comes via Partita Studio in Seoul, Korea on their YouTube channel (go subscribe). Beautiful playing and…
Voyager from Le Support
Voyager from Le Support – I was very excited to try out the new Voyager model guitar support from Le Support. You might have seen my past review of the Le Support Professional model which I absolutely loved. I’ve been…
2026 New Releases for Classical Guitar
New classical guitar albums, editions, gear, compositions, and more for 2026. Submit your content but beware that only a few submissions a year will make the list. I get tons of submissions but due to time constraints it’s pretty much…
Bradford Werner Performs Studio No.6 “Soledad” by Gilardino
Bradford Werner performs Studio No.6 “Soledad” (Omaggio a Francisco Goya) from Studi di virtuosità e di trascendenza by Angelo Gilardino (1941-2022) on classical guitar. This comes via my YouTube channel. Published by Editions Bèrben. The sheet music edition can be…
Right Hand Fingering Concepts: Final Advice
A final word of advice for my book, Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria…
Right Hand Fingering Concepts: Case Studies No.66-68
A lesson on right hand fingering using case studies No.66-68 which are the final case studies in the book. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic…
What is the best way to learn a new piece on classical guitar?
Question: What is the best way to learn a new piece on classical guitar? Answer Summary: There are many variables involved in learning a new piece such as understanding the composition itself, the guitar techniques involved, and the comprehension and skill…
Saggese and Depedro perform Che si può fare by Barbara Strozzi
Sofia Saggese (mezzo soprano) and Davide Depedro (theorbo) perform Che si può fare (Arie op. 8, Venezia, 1664) by Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677). This comes via Edoardo Lambertenghi’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Beautiful vocal performance, aria, and accompaniment by Depedro, pure charm. Barbara…
Right Hand Fingering Concepts: Case Studies No.58-65 (Voice Separation)
A lesson on right hand fingering using case studies No.58-65 which focuses on voice separation and thumb use. This is from my book: Right Hand Fingering for Classical Guitar: Concepts and Case Studies. This book aims to give students a basic criteria…