Music Theory Lesson No.1b: Musical Time
Music Theory Lesson No.1b: Musical Time (Pulse, Beat, Tempo, Meter, Rhythm). In this lesson I discuss some terminology for musical time including: pulse, beat, tempo, meter, and rhythm. This is an…
Drew Henderson Plays Suite, BWV 995 by Bach
Canadian guitarist Drew Henderson performs Suite for Lute, BWV 995 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) on a seven-string guitar. This comes via Henderson’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Henderson’s sheet music edition will be coming soon…
How do I get back into regular practicing after taking a long break?
Question: How do I get back into regular practicing after taking a long break from music and classical guitar? After taking a few months off practicing classical guitar (or more)…
What should I include in my practice sessions for classical guitar?
Question: What should I include in my practice sessions for classical guitar? It’s important to develop a balanced practice session for classical guitar in order to both improve and to…
How do you know when to upgrade your classical guitar?
Question: How do you know when to upgrade your classical guitar? When your skill set and requirements for either performing, recording, or listening outpace the instrument it’s time to get…
Music Theory Lesson No.1a – Pitch Direction and Letter Names
Music Theory Lesson No.1a for Classical Guitar: Pitch Direction and Letter Names. I’ll be teaching classical music theory lessons and relating it to the keyboard, guitar, and notation to see…
Daniel Schatz Plays Agradecendo by Pixinguinha
Daniel Schatz performs his arrangement of Agradecendo by Brazilian composer who’s best known as Pixinguinha (1897-1973) [Alfredo da Rocha Viana Filho]. This comes via Schatz’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). Agradecendo was likely written with the…
Eva Beneke Plays Prelude by Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre
Classical guitarist Eva Beneke performs her transcription of Prelude from Suite No. 3, Pieces de Clavecin by Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre (1665-1729). This comes via Guitar Salon International and their YouTube channel (go…
I already play guitar, where should I start with classical guitar?
I already play guitar, where should I start with classical guitar? If you’ve already played guitar before I usually recommend students still start from a beginner method such as my…
What are grades in classical guitar?
Question: What are grade levels in classical guitar? Grade levels help classical guitar students find repertoire that is close to their musical and technical skill level. They are helpful in…
2025 Marcus Dominelli Classical Guitar
Luthier Website: dominelliguitars.comMarcus Dominelli Guitars are based in Victoria, BC, Canada. I’m very happy to share with you my new Marcus Dominelli classical guitar. This is a small scale double top…
Leonardo De Marchier Plays Toccata Ritoccata by Marco De Biasi
Italian classical guitarist Leonardo De Marchi performs Toccata Ritoccata by Marco De Biasi (b.1977) on a 10-String Guitar by Fabio Zontini. This comes via the Omni Foundation online series and their Youtube channel (go…