Last month I finally decided to record two of my favourite pieces by the world renowned guitarist and composer Ralph Towner. Green and Golden Anthem Inspired by Ralph’s own recording of this song, I included my own improvisation as an introduction to the main piece, which starts at 2:16. Gear used to record these videos
Classical Guitar
Restringing Classical Guitars
This is another Guitarise episode, explaining tips and tricks you can use for changing strings on your classical guitar. A few short tips from the lesson: Protect your guitar by taping a thick piece of paper or a bookmark onto the bridge Consider changing strings one by one to avoid any tuning problems Avoid making … Read More
My Guitar Class in 2016
This school year I’m teaching a class of 10 talented young students at Sežana music school. I finally got around to publishing some excerpts from our Christmas concert. At that point, the first year students had only been playing guitar for 3 months and I think they did an amazing job. Enjoy! 1st Year Students … Read More
New video – Prelude BWV 999 by J. S. Bach
This is my latest YouTube video featuring a beautiful prelude (BWV 999) by Johann Sebastian Bach. Recorded using two Oktava Mk-012 microphones with custom MJE K47H capsules. A camera is Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera used with the incredible Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 lens, Zhongyi Lens Turbo Ver II M4/3 focal reducer and Marumi UV-IR-cut filter. B … Read More
French Collection Album by Matthew McAllister
I’m proud to announce a new release of my record label Baros Records – French Collection by renowned Scottish guitarist Matthew McAllister. French Collection is Matthew‘s third solo album featuring an all-French repertoire, including baroque transcriptions of Couperin’s harpsichord works, carefully selected 20th century guitar pieces (Françaix, Dyens, Lagoya, Samazeuilh) as well as beautiful arrangements … Read More
New videos – music by Jakub Polak
Three new videos have recently been released on my YouTube channel, featuring gorgeous music by Polish Renaissance composer Jakub Polak. Even after 450 years this music feels so alive. Featured pieces in the videos below are a lively galliard dance, a beautiful prelude and an elegant courante dance. Bradford of this is classical guitar (highly … Read More
Tarrega – Capricho Arabe and Lagrima (Video)
Listening to this piece, played by David Russell about 12 years ago, changed my world! It remained one of my favourite Spanish pieces but I somehow never got to learning it. Now I finally did and decided to record it as well. So, I present to you – Capricho Arabe by Francisco Tarrega… Recorded with … Read More
New Baros Records Release – Bidla by Agnew McAllister Duo
I am very excited that my label Baros Records has just released a new album – BIDLA (meaning change in Maltese) by the amazing Agnew McAllister Duo, one of the leading flute & guitar duos. I was privileged to collaborate on this project as co-producer and was also responsible for audio editing, mixing, mastering and … Read More