Hi Folks, Sorry for the recent lack of posts, I’ve been busy with end of term teaching and Summer Guitar Academy registrations. Upcoming posts will include a CD review of the spectacular Henderson-Kolk Duo and an update on the cross-Canada activities. For now, enjoy this new beautiful quality video by Paul Galbriath.
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Found: Hamilton Guitar Society
I was doing my usual scanning of the web for Canadian guitar activity and came across something I didn’t know about: The Hamilton Guitar Society (www.guitarhamilton.com). From the Hamilton Site: Guitar Hamilton is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the classical guitar in the Hamilton area through concerts, workshops and community outreach activities. This inaugural [...]
Julian Bream plays for Stravinsky
I’ve been scanning YouTube for Stravinsky and Guitar works and finding some gems including this video with some slightly dated commentary. Also, coincidentally, I just saw that Christopher Davis posted some free Stravinsky over at the Classical Guitar Blog. Julian Bream plays for Stravinsky Excerpt of Julian Bream playing for Stravinsky From: VAI DVD 4290 [...]
Stravinsky’s The Rite Of Spring on Electric Guitar
I know, I know, the site says, “classical guitar” but let us not use titles and descriptions to discriminate. I just found this oddity video: The Rite Of Spring – Igor Stravinsky – Electric Guitar played by Brice Delage Electric Guitar version of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring by french musician Brice Delage, guitarist singer for [...]
Rhythm Trainer #8
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication “Guitar Victoria – Studio Series Vol. 2″. EXERCISE #8 The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use after the upper system has been confidently mastered. Do not play the two staves as a duet. The difference in this exercise [...]
VCM Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010
Victoria Conservatory of Music Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010 Please visit the official website for applications and brochures and more: www.vcm.bc.ca (see Summer Academies -> Guitar) VCM Summer Guitar Academy Fanpage on Facebook VCM Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010 July 5 – 9, 2010 Faculty Bradford Werner (Artistic Director, A.V.C.M.) Alexander Dunn (B.Mus., [...]
David Russell Masterclass
Guest post by Bonnie Stenstrom. Bonnie is a local classical guitarist in Victoria. She currently studies with Bradford Werner at the Victoria Conservatory, plays in the VCM Guitar Orchestra, and is actively performing in ensembles. Bonnie is a strong supporter of the classical guitar scene and I’d like to thank her for this contribution to [...]
Facebook Update: 250!
We reached 250 fans on our facebook today folks which is a good start to networking with other classical guitarists. Invite your guitar friends and colleagues to build the group even more. Don’t forget: You can submit guitar related news updates to get posted on the site at the submission page: www.classicalguitarcanada.ca/submit-content/ Classical Guitar Canada [...]
Rhythm Trainer #7
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication “Guitar Victoria – Studio Series Vol. 2″. EXERCISE #7 The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use after the upper system has been confidently mastered. Do not play the two staves as a duet. The difference in this exercise [...]
The Week in Links (April 18th)
In the news: Concert preview: Rosette Guitar Duo (www.edmontonjournal.com) The Montreal International Classical Guitar Festival… (www.thesuburbannews.ca/content/en/3772) Argentine Guitarist Roberto Aussel performs Piazzolla (communities.canada.com) Endless metamorphosis of Bach takes has its turn in the world of hip hop (thestar.blogs.com/soundmind/) From Classical Guitar Canada this week: Dunn performs Oliver Concerto with VSO Duo Verdejo plays John Cage, [...]
Duo Verdejo plays John Cage, Jan Jarvlepp, and Eric Schwartz
Onward with the West Coast Week! I just attended the Duo Verdejo Concert last weekend. This concert the audience had the treat of hearing electric guitar and viola works. Duo Verdejo delivered one of the most exciting and provoking guitar concerts of 2010! Here they play John Cage, Jan Jarvlepp, and Eric Schwartz. Guitarist Adrian [...]
Robert Ward plays Villa-Lobos with Brian Robison (theremin)
Robert Ward played in Pepe Romero’s concert last weekend and then adjudicated many of our students at the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festivals. This is brilliant find if not slightly on the bizarre side. I think the theremin would be uber effective in a hall. I’d love to see more of these arrangements. The Aria [...]
Stephen Lochbaum plays Bach
I thought I’d look around for online materials related to the Northwest Festival performers. It’s a West Coast theme for the week! Stephen Lochbaum gave an amazing concert last weekend filled with a solid mix of strength, musicality as well as some technical innovations. His Pictures at an Exhibition had some fantastic right-hand scale work [...]
Northwest Guitar Festival 2010 – Conclusion
by Bradford Werner The last few days have been busy in Victoria, BC. The 2010 Northwest Guitar Festival took place at he Victoria Conservatory of Music with artists, composers, and presenters. I played in three concerts which made the weekend an exhausting but very exciting weekend. Performers include: PEPE ROMERO Alexander Dunn (director) Victoria Guitar [...]
Rhythm Trainer #6
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication “Guitar Victoria – Studio Series Vol. 2″. EXERCISE #6 The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use after the upper system has been confidently mastered. Do not play the two staves as a duet. The only major difference in [...]
Use good posture – not guitar posture
Post Content: Video & Exercises. Working on your posture does not require an in-depth conversation about ‘guitar posture’, instead use ‘good posture’. Good posture both while playing the guitar and away from the guitar can improve your entire life. Don’t neglect your posture while away from the guitar, no slacking off while sitting at the [...]
Rhythm Trainer #5
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication “Guitar Victoria – Studio Series Vol. 2″. EXERCISE #5 The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use after the upper system has been confidently mastered. Do not play the two staves as a duet. As in Exercise #4: The [...]
The Week in Links (March 27th)
Canadian News: Victoria: 2010 Northwest Guitar Festival in Victoria, BC (April 9-11) (www.guitarvictoria.com) Edmonton: Grégoire Gagnon (April 16) & The Rosette Guitar Duo (April 9th) (www.edmontonclassicalguitarsociety.org) Montreal: Open Mic Concert (www.societedeguitaredemontreal.org) Toronto: Detlev Bork (April 10th) (www.guitarsocietyoftoronto.com) Lessons & Web Links: Making the most of a bad situation (www.classicalguitarreview.com) The Fingertip Myth (www.classicalguitarblog.net) Teaching: How [...]
Rhythm Trainer #4
The Rhythm Trainer for guitarists is from my publication “Guitar Victoria – Studio Series Vol. 2″. EXERCISE #4 The upper system gives the rhythm on open-strings. The lower system is intended for use after the upper system has been confidently mastered. Do not play the two staves as a duet. As in Exercise #3: The [...]
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