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Classical guitarist and composer Leo Brower playing guitar

Leo Brouwer Redefines Classical Guitar Repertoire with His Blend of Yoruban and Modernist Elements

For six decades, Cuban-born Leo Brouwer has been at the vanguard of guitarist-composers. Here's a look into how his work has helped redefine classical guitar repertoire.

guitarists Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan walking on a road

Ravel, Debussy, and More on ‘Intimate Impressions’ From Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan

"Intimate Impressions" by Canadian classical guitarists Adam Cicchillitti and Steve Cowan draws on their own arrangements of piano works by Ravel and Debussy.

This Is Classical Guitar's Bradford Werner plays guitar with capo at third fret

Digital Conservatories: Online Learning Resources for Classical Guitarists

We looked into a number of the most popular classical-guitar learning sites and offer profiles of three here; at the end you’ll also find brief glimpses of four others.

guitarists Marc Ribot and Frantz Casseus in 1987

Learn the Haitian Classical Masterpiece “Dance of the Hounsies” on Acoustic Guitar

Learn a solo guitar arrangement of "Dance of the Hounsies," a voodoo-inspired work by guitarist-composer Frantz Casseus, aka the "father of Haitian classical guitar."

Classical Guitar Standard Bearer Manuel Barrueco Explores His Roots in the Music of Spain and Cuba

From the March/April 2021 issue of Acoustic Guitar | By Mark SmallSpeaking about recording his upcoming album, classical guitar gi... Read More...

Learn Four Classical and Traditional Songs in Open Tunings

In previous posts, we have explored the use of tunings by singer-songwriters and blues guitarists. This time we’ll check out some classical and traditional ins... Read More...

Classical Guitar Builder Joshia de Jonge on Experimentation and a Life of Lutherie

Classical guitar builder Joshia de Jonge talks about experimenting in her own shop after years of working alongside her father & other facets of a life of lutherie.

John Williams Travels Beyond the Classical Guitar’s European Roots

By Mark L. SmallIn the pantheon of classical guitar greats, Australia-born John Williams stands as a most imposing figure. For decades he has been the ... Read More...

Video Lesson: Learn the Classical Standard ‘Romanza’

From the March/April 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY MICHAEL CHAPDELAINEDownload the sheet music for this lesson here.THE P... Read More...

Classical Guitarist Jason Vieaux and His Broad Spectrum Approach

From the January/February 2020 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY MARK SMALLIt’s futile to attempt to pigeonhole the musical procliviti... Read More...