I recently started a video playlist on YouTube for Canadian Guitarists. I’ll be adding to it slowly as I daily seek out videos for the Movie Night in Canada category on this site. See: Canadian Guitarists on YouTube Here’s an embedded video but it’s much easier to navigate the playlist on YouTube. Tip, if you [...]
Archive | July, 2011
Alexander Dunn & Evenings in Vienna
This is a combined Spotlight and New Release post. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Alexander Dunn for the past ten years, four of which I had the opportunity to study under him at the Victoria Conservatory. For those of you unfamiliar with Dr. Dunn, he is head of guitar at the University of [...]
Adrian Verdejo – Classical / Electric Guitarist in Vancouver BC
My good friend Adrian Verdejo is moving to Vancouver this week so I thought I would do a little feature on him. Adrian and I have been playing together in the Victoria Guitar Trio as well as teaching at the Victoria Conservatory of Music for the past four years. However, we first met in Vancouver [...]
Guitar Heroes and Early Music | Arts & Collections International
A neat little article about the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. show titled “Guitar Heroes and Early Music.” Includes some sound samples from a lutenwerk and more. Our regular musical interlude this time includes a look at some innovative Italian American guitar makers and the legacy of early music that continues to flourish in [...]
Do One Thing Well | zen habits
I think many musicians could take a hint from this piece of advice. Instead of trying to play music from every era you might want to specialize a bit? It’s really that simple. Narrow down what you do, and do it repeatedly. Learn, grow, improve, read, watch, do it some more. When you’re really good [...]
Guitar Society of Toronto presents Classical Guitarist Francisco Bernier
Website: www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com Phone number: 416-964-8298 Event Details Sunday August 28, 2011 3pm Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave, Toronto Price $25 Ticket Purchase: PayPal, see Website, or at the door (cash only) Francisco Bernier is considered by critics as one of the leading classical guitarists of his generation. He has performed in over 30 countries around [...]
Beethoven Andante & Variations – Alexander Dunn
The Movie Night in Canada category features Canadian guitarists or composers. Beethoven: Andante & Variations WoO 44/2. Played by Alexander Dunn, 19th century guitar, Michael Jarvis, fortepiano. Victoria Conservatory of Music, Victoria, BC, Canada. Artist Website: alexanderdunn.ca (new website!)
Jeffrey McFadden plays James McGuire Suite No.2
Jeffrey McFadden plays James McGuire Suite No.2 in Popular Style Artist Website: www.jeffreymcfadden.com YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8tK3hQhqys
Classical Guitar in Calgary & Guitarfestwest by Murray Visscher
I’ve known Murray Visscher for years and he was one of my first “real” classical guitar teachers after moving to the coast when I was eighteen. He’s inspired and produced many great students and is a fine player himself. You can purchase his latest recording here: Murray Visscher - The Early Romantic Guitar (de fossa, Giuliani, [...]
Spotlight: Mikhail Robert, luthier
I am happy to introduce Mikhail Robert, a luthier known to many professional guitarists but possibly new to general readers. Mr. Robert has been building guitars for over 30 years and has built instruments for some of the greatest names in the guitar world. I first heard about Mikhail by hearing that Ricardo Cobo and [...]
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