Emma Rush plays Phantasia in A major by David Kellner
Canadian guitarist Emma Rush plays Phantasia in A major by David Kellner (1670–1748). Kellner was a German lutenist and composer of the baroque era as well as a significant music…
Tariq Harb and Brent Crawford with U of T Guitar Ensemble
Tariq Harb and Brent Crawford with the University of Toronto Guitar Ensemble directed by Jeffrey McFadden perform Jan Bartlema‘s ‘Concertino’ at Walter Hall. Excellent playing by Harb & Crawford and…
Dublin Guitar Quartet Play Philip Glass
Fantastic playing regardless of what you think of Glass on guitar. They have really worked out these arrangements. Dublin Guitar Quartet with Brian Bolger, Pat Brunnock, Tomas O’Durcain, and Michael O’Toole…
How to pack a guitar for shipping
Let there be a video for every topic! Here the excellent Siccas Guitars via their YouTube channel show us how to properly pack a guitar for shipping or selling it.
10-String Christmas with Bruno Jacques Pelletier
Just a quick link to Bruno Jacques Pelletier‘s new album “Noël” featuring an array of well known holiday tunes. I don’t know about you folks but I dreaming of a…
Tension & Relaxation for Classical Guitarists
Here’s a little video lesson regarding tension and relaxation for classical guitar or musicians in general. It’s more of a discussion than anything else but I hope you find it…
Hotlink: Classical Guitar Insider with Bret Williams
If you are not already familiar with Bret Williams, he is a fantastic guitarist but also has an excellent podcast called Classical Guitar Insider. Bret left a comment on a…
Review: Shades & Contrasts by Christina Sandsengen
Shades & Contrasts by Christina SandsengenRelease Date: November 4, 2014Label: OdradekCopyright: Odradek Records Artist Website: christinasandsengen.com Listen to samples or buy via Amazon: Shades & Contrasts Repertoire:Carlo Domeniconi: Koyunbaba (Suite Op. 19)Isaac…
Classical Guitar Weekend in Calgary
Over the weekend I was honoured to be able to adjudicate the MRU Fall Guitar Festival, a program presented by the Mount Royal University Conservatory as well as the Classical…
The Gravity of Ms. Peters by Bret Williams
The Gravity of Ms. Peters by Bret Williams with Mark Dover, Clarinet. Matt Aprea, violin. Bret Williams, guitar. Marc Schmied, Bass. I quite like this ensemble work which is very…
Xingye Li plays Etude No. 1 by Villa Lobos
Xingye Li plays Etude No. 1 by Heitor Villa Lobos on a 2014 Roy Fankhänel guitar. This video is via the excellent Siccas Guitars and their YouTube channel. Xingye Li…
Marcin Dylla Plays Tárrega on Six Different Guitars
When I first saw this title on YouTube I thought I’d have to hear the piece six times in a row (am I in purgatory?) but they clipped it all…