Reviews for classical guitar albums, gear, instruments and more.
Traversing the FretboardUtilizing the CAGED System in More Ways than One.by Sean Thrower Buy the book via Amazon: Traversing the Fretboard I was very pleased to receive a copy of Sean Thrower’s new book focusing on fretboard theory and knowledge. Thrower…
What is the best classical guitar to order online? I teach over 30 students each term at the Victoria Conservatory of Music and I’ve seen a lot of good guitars and a lot of poorly built ones too. Of course…
Pour guitare by Steve CowanWith guest guitarist François BergeronArtist Website: stevecowanmusic.comRelease Date: 2016 Listen to Samples or Buy via Amazon: Pour Guitare by Steve Cowanor iTunes / CD Baby Canadian guitarist Steve Cowan recently released an album featuring a collection of works by…
Review: D’Addario Planet Waves NS Micro Tuner Clip-On.Small and compact, I never take this tuner off the guitar. I’ve had it on there for over a year. Works great, only $11. Metronome is only visual which could be useful for some…
Fantasías by Rupert BoydArtist Website: rupertboyd.comLittle Mystery Records 2016 Listen to Samples or Buy via Amazon: Fantasías by Rupert BoydOr visit his website for other purchase options. Otoño Porteño by Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) (arr. S. Assad) Four Traditional Celtic Songs…
Ponce: Guitar Music, Vol. 4Artist: Judicaël PerroyLabel: Naxos 2016 Buy or listen to samples via Amazon: Ponce Vol 4 by Judicaël Perroy The Naxos Promotional Paragraph: Considered by many to be the founding father of 20th-century Mexican music, Manuel Ponce dedicated himself…
Canciones A Mi Madre by Isaac BustosArtist WebsiteVGO Recordings 2016 Guitarist Dr. Isaac Bustos was recently playing up here in Victoria, Canada, but sadly I was unable to attend his concert. However, everyone raved about his playing and warm personality…
Staubzucker – The Guitar Albumby composer Marios Joannou EliaRelease Date: 2015Label: Aesthis Records Buy or Listen on Amazon: StaubzuckerStream on: Spotify I’m delighted to share with you the new offering from composer Marios Joannou Elia. With a line-up of fantastic artists and…
Samuel Bonnet has a new release of interesting Israeli Music for Guitar. Here’s a promo blurb, check it out: The Montreal-based classical and jazz guitarist Samuel Bonnet just released a new CD entitled « Israeli Music fro Guitar » on his…
This is a guest post by composer Michael KarmonVisit his site for more info, scores, and more. “Scintilla” by Marek Pasieczny First, a disclaimer: I’m a composer. I do play classical guitar, but all my training and experience is in…
French Collection by Matthew McAllisterBaros Records, 2015Artist Website: matthewmcallister.comProduced and engineered by Uros Baric.Learn more or buy the album I’m very happy to introduce you to a new album by our good friend, Scottish guitarist Matthew McAllister. Matthew has been…
Performing Baroque Music on the Classical Guitar: a practical handbook based on historical sourcesby Peter CrotonPaperback: 240 pagesPublisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (September 15, 2015)Author’s Website: peter-croton.com Look inside the book or buy: Performing Baroque Music via Amazon There are…