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Explore interviews, profiles, and other stories from the Classical Guitar archives – dating back to 1982.

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Allegretto K.581 by Mozart (Arr. Martin Grayson)

Edited by Neil Smith This innocuous looking transcription holds several technical points. A light staccato, created by either...

chopin prelude no 7 arranged for classical guitar by francisco tarrega

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Prelude No. 7/F by Chopin (Arr. Tarrega)

In this classical guitar arrangement by Tárrega of Chopin's Prelude No. 7, don’t be afraid to play quietly as indicated, using the dynamic extreme sparingly. Read More

Classical guitarists John Williams and Richard Harvey

John Williams on Composing His Own Music and Releasing on His Own Terms

Interview by Therese Wassily Saba | From the September 2009 issue of Classical Guitar It is well-known that...

The African Connection: A New Departure For John Williams

By Colin Cooper | From the May & June 2001 issues of Classical Guitar It is not at...

‘There’s Never Enough Time’ with John Williams

In Conversation With Chris Kilvington | From the October 1999 issue of Classical Guitar When I arrived early...

John Williams: New Ways Of Looking At Things

In this 1996 interview, classical guitar great John Williams discusses taking a new look at the guitar world, from repertoire to performance and beyond. Read More

classical guitarist john williams holding guitar

Cedar vs. Spruce Top Guitars According to John Williams

Do spruce top guitars really project better than cedar top guitars? John Williams gives his thoughts on the subject. Read More

On Guitar Technique and Musical Interpretation: A Conversation With John Williams

Interview by Chris Kilvington and Colin Cooper | From the January and February 1990 issues of Classical Guitar...

John Williams on Problems with Guitar Education and Being Too ‘Faithful’ to Standards

In classical guitarist John Williams words: "In terms of... transcriptions, the only thing is—does it work? Does it sound good? Not, 'Is it faithful?'" Read More

The Rich Life & Long Lasting Legacy of Julian Bream

By Graham Wade | From the July 2008 issue of Classical Guitar Julian Bream turned 75 years old...

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Stories

‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and Beyond

A Look Inside Villa-Lobos’ Influential 1920s Choros

New York Guitar Festival 2021 Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Julian Bream

The Classics

‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and Beyond

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Moment Musical by Schubert (Tr. Tárrega)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Strathallan’s Lament (arr. Michael Clayton)

Watch

Classical Guitar Video Pick: William Kanengiser Plays Fernando Sor’s ‘Grand Solo’

Classical Guitar Video Pick: Changsha Winner Huaicong Mu Plays Regondi’s Bellini Variations

Classical Guitar Video Pick: Pavel Steidl Plays Losy’s ‘Suite in G Major’

Sessions

Gretchen Menn Plays Leo Brouwer’s ‘Etude No. 6‘ on a Custom Santa Cruz PJ Parlor Guitar

Classical Guitar Sessions: ‘Flametal’ Guitarist Ben Woods Plays Foo Fighters & A Rumba

‘Classical Guitar Sessions’ Presents Matthew Fish Playing Music by Johannes Möller

The Classics

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Allegretto K.581 by Mozart (Arr. Martin Grayson)

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Prelude No. 7/F by Chopin (Arr. Tarrega)

John Williams on Composing His Own Music and Releasing on His Own Terms

The African Connection: A New Departure For John Williams

‘There’s Never Enough Time’ with John Williams

John Williams: New Ways Of Looking At Things

Cedar vs. Spruce Top Guitars According to John Williams

On Guitar Technique and Musical Interpretation: A Conversation With John Williams

John Williams on Problems with Guitar Education and Being Too ‘Faithful’ to Standards

The Rich Life & Long Lasting Legacy of Julian Bream

‘Forbidden’ Fifths in Guitar Music From Sor and Before to Hendrix and Beyond

Classical Guitar Video Pick: William Kanengiser Plays Fernando Sor’s ‘Grand Solo’

A Look Inside Villa-Lobos’ Influential 1920s Choros

New York Guitar Festival 2021 Celebrates the Life and Contributions of Julian Bream

Fretwork: A Look at Vintage Japanese Classical Guitars

Classical Guitar Music to Play: Moment Musical by Schubert (Tr. Tárrega)

The Truth About Rodrigo’s ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’

Method: Mastering Barrios’ Arpeggios and more with Prelude to ‘La Catedral’