Classical Guitar Review Blog
The top five topics that set off classical guitar flame wars on the internet
A ‘flame war’ for those of you who are unfamiliar, is a heated discussion that can easily devolve into childish mud-slinging. The anonymity of the internet has made flame wars all too common and...
Guitar News July 30
Lost Smallman Craig Ogden, the phenomenal Australian guitarists has reportedly left his valuable 2003 Greg Smallman guitar in the back of a London cab. After several attempts to recover the instrument his record label...
The London Guitar Studio
When I was studying at the Royal Academy of Music I supported myself by page turning and ushering at the Wigmore Hall. The favourite part of every shift, however, was walking down after the...
Cordoba Guitar Festival
This year marked the 30th anniversary for the Festival de la Guitarra de Cordoba. With more than 30 performances over a range of styles, classes in a variety of genres and multiple performance venues,...
Let off some steam!
O.K. the gloves are coming off and I am going to let myself rant for a little while. I had a slightly annoying week and I would like to share that annoyance in a...
Classical Guitar News – April 28
Adelaide International Guitar Festival opens their new website http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/guitarfestival/ Interview online with Ernesto Tamayo http://www.witf.org/lifestyle/creative-zone/3684-the-creative-zone- NYC CGS 2009 -2010 Concert Series: Frederic Hand April 30, 2010 Engelman Recital Hall Baruch College Performing Arts Center...
Making the most of a bad situation
As I settle in for my 5 hour train ride from Washington D.C. to New Haven I am thinking about the performance last night. It was not a soul crushing disaster, but it was...
Getting your guitar on the plane as carry on luggage
I believe I am not alone when I say, I am in love with my guitar. The bond between guitar and guitarist is forged by hundreds of hours spent together in a passionate discourse....
