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Author: Bret Williams

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Candid conversations with the musicians, journalists, and luthiers who are the fabric of the classical guitar universe.
176 Episodes
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I talk to Mateusz Kowalski & Mak Grgic about duos, concept albums, being good at guitar and being cold during a photoshoot. 
Welsh composer and guitarist Gerard Cousins comes on to talk baout Glass, minimalism, and his own work. 
South African guitarist Darek Gripper comes on to the show to talk about Kora music and new approaches to Bach. 
Nicoletta Todesco and Thomas Flippin (Live at New York Classical Guitar Society) join us for this year's holiday show. 
Episode 171 ChromaDuo

Episode 171 ChromaDuo

2024-11-1853:00

Tracy Anne Smith and Rob MacDonald are one of the biggest commisioners of music for duo guitars in North America. ChromaDuo takes time to join us on Classical Guitar Insider. 
Grammy Award Winning Guitarist and founder of the Juilliard Guitar Department, Sharon Isbin comes on Classical Guitar Insider.
Episode 169 Kenny Hill

Episode 169 Kenny Hill

2024-05-2201:01:16

Luthier and guitarist and composer and just about everything in the guitar world you can do, Kenny Hill comes on the show.  
Episode 168 Jouyan Tarzaban

Episode 168 Jouyan Tarzaban

2024-04-1501:07:18

Jouyan Tarzaban from Siccas comes on to talk about what he looks for in a guitar's sound.
Eden Stell Guitar Duo come on to talk about thier prolific past, their recent transcriptions of Scarlatti, and their upcoming releases. 
Nigerian guitarist and composer Taiwo Adegoke talks about starting the first classical guitar society in West Africa and infusing local harmonies and rhythms into new compositions and arrangements.  
Episode 165 Alex de Grassi

Episode 165 Alex de Grassi

2023-10-1601:13:08

I talk to composer and guitarist Alex de Grassi about his genre bending approach to making art. 
Matt Kaplan and Josh Paul come on to talk about the formation of a new guitar society. 
The Metropolitain Museum of Art oragnaologist and curator shares details about one of the world's most valuable collection of music instruments. Come see them when you're in town for the GFA!  
Episode 162 An Tran

Episode 162 An Tran

2023-05-1052:16

An Tran joins us to talk about his album, a collection of solo compositions from Vietnam. 
Episode 161 Hilary Field

Episode 161 Hilary Field

2023-04-0401:07:52

Hilary Field comes on form Seattle to talk about her exciting projects and incredbile career. 
Head of the Eastman School Music and Naxos recording artist Nicholas Goluses joins us to talk about teahcing, the early days of the Manhattan School Of Music's gutiar department, Segovia and more. 
Episode 159 Matthew Cochran

Episode 159 Matthew Cochran

2023-01-2301:17:53

An amazing guitarist, composer and guy talks about career changes, taking chances and working hard.  
Episode 158 Liona Boyd

Episode 158 Liona Boyd

2022-12-0158:23

I have legendary guitarist Liona Boyd on the show to talk about her long and varied career. 
Episode 157 Andrew York

Episode 157 Andrew York

2022-10-1001:22:30

THE composer shares his thoughts on Einstein, jazz, compostion and more. It's Andrew York!
Episode 156 Fred Hand

Episode 156 Fred Hand

2022-09-2301:21:21

I have Fred on for the second time because, he's my main guy. 
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Comments (4)

Jay Wood

Holy hell, Brett, I am so happy you put out a new episode. I was terrified that you were winding it down. This is hands down the best classical guitar podcast out there... please please please keep it going! All the best from New Zealand

Nov 7th
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Peyman Noorbakhsh

oh my god every time I try to listen, I find your talk disrupts the guest, let them talk please.

Dec 24th
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Celso Aguiar

dude, your podcast is awesome. so truthfully funny and informally informative. keep up the good work, hope you figure things out re your future not bartending and close to the guitar

Jul 31st
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