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Reviews for classical guitar albums, gear, instruments and more.

Review: Fretboard PhD by Ashkan Mashhour

Fretboard PhD: master the guitar fretboard through intervals by Ashkan MashhourPublisher: Pêle-Mêle Works156 pages, English Buy via Amazon: Fretboard PhD I was happy to receive a copy of this informative book by Ashkan Mashhour. The book stems from Mashhour’s lessons with…

For Sale: Refinished Dominelli Classical Guitar

Refinished Marcus Dominelli Classical Guitar for SaleSOLD  Refinished French Polish & Action Adjustment by Marcus (Jan. 2017) Condition: Like New. A couple of small nail marks but the refinish cleans them up. 650mm, all-wood lattice bracing Cedar Top, Claro Walnut Back and…

Book: Giggin’ for a Livin’ by Jennifer McCoy Blaske

Giggin’ for a Livin’How to Make Money as a Musician Playing for Weddings and Special Eventsby Jennifer McCoy BlaskeKindle eBook: 64 pagesPublication Date: November 24, 2016 Buy or look inside the book via Amazon: Giggin’ for a Livin’ Atlanta Pianist…

21st Century Spanish Guitar by Adam Levin

Over the past 8 years guitarist Adam Levin has been working on a 21st Century Spanish Guitar commission project to be released in four volumes via Naxos Records. This is a large project involving the commissioning of 30 new solo guitar works. Stemming…

New Releases by Jamie Balmer & Jon Gjylaci

American Threads by Jamie BalmerArtist Website: jbalmer.comAlbum via Bandcamp: American Threads by Jamie Balmer American Threads features solo guitar music by Kevin Callahan, Phillip de Fremery, Frederic Hand, Thomas Schuttenhelm, and Frank Wallace alongside Jamie Balmer’s arrangements for solo guitar…

Review: Guitar Ladies by Heike Matthiesen

Guitar LadiesClassical guitar music by women composersBy Heike MatthiesenRelease: September 2016 Listen to Samples or Buy: CD Baby, Amazon, iTunes Composers:Madame Sidney Pratten (1821-1895)Maria Luisa Anido (1907-1996)Ida Presti (1924-1967)Sofia Gubaidulina (b.1931)Sylvie Bodorova (b.1954)Annette Kruisbrink (b.1958)Carmen Guzman (1925-2012)Tatiana Stachak (b.1973)Maria Linnemann (b.1947) Liner Note by…

Review: Cordoba C10 Parlor Classical Guitar

Review: Cordoba C10 Parlor Classical GuitarCordoba ‘Luthier Series’ Line of GuitarsSolid Canadian cedar topSolid  Indian Rosewood back & sidesIndian rosewood binding / Indian rosewood bridge7/8 body size, 50mm nut widthmother-of-pearl weave rosette630 mm scale lengthPrice range from $1000-$1300 USD (via Amazon…

Review: Cordoba C12 Classical Guitar

Review: Cordoba C12 Classical GuitarCordoba ‘Luthier Series’ Line of GuitarsSolid Canadian Cedar TopSolid Indian Rosewood back & sides650mm scale lengthRaised (Elevated) FingerboardPrice range from $1650-$1850 USD Buy from Amazon.com for the best price: Cordoba C12 Classical GuitarCanadians go here. Bradford’s Option at…

Review: Debussy & Ravel by ChromaDuo

Ravel & Debussy: Music for Two Guitarsby ChromaDuo (Rob MacDonald Tracy Anne Smith)Website: chromaduo.comLabel: NaxosProducers: Norbert Kraft & Bonnie SilverListen to Samples: chromaduo.com/sounds Buy the Album via Amazon: Ravel & Dubussy by ChromaDuo Naxos Promo Blurb: “This album is the first to present…

Review: The Legend of Hagoromo by Aaron Larget-Caplan

The Legend of Hagoromo American & Japanese Music for Classical Guitarby Aaron Larget-CaplanStone Records 2015 I recently received this excellent recording, a mix of Japanese and American music performed by Aaron Larget-Caplan. You probably recognize Larget-Caplan from his videos, concerts or…

Review: Cordoba C9 Parlor Classical Guitar

Review: Cordoba C9 Parlor Classical GuitarCordoba ‘Luthier Series’ Line of GuitarsSolid Canadian cedar top, solid mahogany back & sidesIndian rosewood binding / Indian rosewood bridge7/8 body size, 50mm nut widthmother-of-pearl weave rosette630 mm scale lengthPrice range from $850-$1200 USDYouTube Video Review…

Harb Plays Sor Studies – An Educational DVD

The amazing Jordanian-Canadian guitarist Dr. Tariq Harb has a new double DVD covering Segovia’s collection of Sor studies. Check it out as it’s sure to be incredibly helpful and inspiring! Harb Plays Sor StudiesAn Educational DVDTwo DVD set. Colour /…