For the composition of the week I’m featuring Vancouver composer John Oliver and a recent concert I performed in (see video below). This is movement IV. John Oliver Vancouver Website: www.johnolivermusic.com Canada Music Centre: John Oliver at the CMC Guitar Solos (25); Guitar Duos (6); Guitar Quartets (1); Guitar Concerto (1); Guitar in chamber ensembles [...]
Alexander Dunn, Bradford Werner, Adrian Verdejo, and Michael Dias perform Goss
Hey look it’s me! Guitarists Alexander Dunn, Adrian Verdejo, Michael Dias and Bradford Werner perform ‘Under Milk Wood Variations’ (1989) by composer Stephen Goss. With narration by Fran Gebhard and Conrad Alexandrovicz. Performed live in recital at the Alix Gooldin Hall in Victoria, BC Canada. This set of miniatures, for guitar quartet and narrator, evokes [...]

Victoria Conservatory of Music presents Multimedia Guitars
Victoria Conservatory of Music presents Multimedia Guitars Sunday, March 6, 2:30pm Goolden Hall at the Victoria Conservatory of Music $15 general/$10 students &seniors Guitarists Alexander Dunn, Bradford Werner, Michael Dias & Adrian Verdejo merge in an exciting and eclectic event combining music, dance and theatre! Soft impressionistic waves of color wash over Temporal Waves [...]

An invitation to Brad’s new blog
I’d like to invite you all to my new blog: Anything Heard (www.anythingheard.com) This does not mean I’ll be stopping work, or even slowing down, here on Classical Guitar Canada. I just needed a place to talk about music, not necessarily guitar. I hope to see you over there. You can also join the facebook page. What [...]

Spotlight: Douglas Hensley – guitarist
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 [...]
Summary: Victoria Academy 2010
I had a wonderful time directing the 2010 Academy! Not only were there some great students to work with but I also had the chance to see the fantastic faculty at work (see list below). Here’s a few blurbs about the week: Faculty Bradford Werner (Artistic Director, A.V.C.M.) Alexander Dunn (B.Mus., M.Mus., Ph.D.) Janet Grohovac [...]
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., [...]
Guitar Victoria Showcase Concert
A project I’ve been working on with the generous help of the performers. I love how classical guitarists stick together and support the art so generously! Essentially Classical Guitar Canada has a little sister: Guitar Victoria! Here’s a little something she’s up to: Guitar Victoria Showcase Concert A Fundraiser for Guitar Victoria DATE/TIME: February 11th, [...]
Liberating students from reading troubles
I recently self published two volumes of teaching methods titled Classical Guitar: A Method for Students & Teachers. These books, contrary to popular selling methods, are not self-teaching methods and have almost no fingering included. They are designed as much for teachers as for students. Key areas are presented, similar to the Carcassi Method book but modernized [...]
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