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Jean-Francois Desrosby – A Musical Journey from Undergrad to Doctorate

By on June 20, 2011 in Canadian Spotlight & Interviews, Guest Posts

This is a guest post by Jean-Francois Desrosby, look for his biography at the end of this article as well as a link to his website and his excellent new recording. Quick links: Artist Website, Buy or listen to samples of his recording, Blog, Brad’s Review of his CD I’ve been approaching artists asking if [...]

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Spotlight: Douglass Scott – Luthier

By on April 27, 2011 in Canadian Spotlight & Interviews, Luthier Lounge

Luthier Douglass Scott Website (photos, bio, philosophy): www.scottclassicalguitars.com Location: Ladysmith, BC, Canada Douglass Scott has built guitars for a number of players that I’ve worked with. I play in a duo and trio with Michael Dias and his primary instrument is Scott guitar. I’ve been, previous to this year, playing a Stephen Connor guitar which are [...]

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Spotlight: Marcus Dominelli – Luthier

By on January 24, 2011 in Canadian Spotlight & Interviews, Luthier Lounge

I’m pleased to introduce the third Spotlight Interview on Classical Guitar Canada. The Spotlight features Canadian guitarists, luthiers, and composers. This week we have luthier Marcus Dominelli from Victoria, B.C. I recently purchased a Marcus Dominelli last September and was very happy to get to sit down with Marcus and ask him some questions. Marcus [...]

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An interview with Julien Bisaillon

By on November 29, 2010 in Canadian Spotlight & Interviews

While I prepare the review for the new Canadian Guitar Quartet recording, here is an short interview with Julien Bisaillon who is a new member of the Quartet and founding member of Trio Alla Grande. -Brad Julien on the web: Trio Alla Grande: www.myspace.com/trioallagrande Canadian Guitar Quartet:  www.canadianguitarquartet.com/ Brad: You’re now a member of the [...]

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Spotlight: Douglas Hensley – guitarist

By on September 17, 2010 in Canadian Spotlight & Interviews

It is my pleasure to introduce the first artist in the new Spotlight category on Classical Guitar Canada: Douglas Hensley. The Spotlight category will showcase Canadian guitarists, luthiers, and composers. The general idea will be to present the artist’s biography, an interview, and contact information. I’ll be starting out on the West Coast and then [...]

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