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Classical Guitar Insider

Bret Williams

Candid conversations with the musicians, journalists, and luthiers who are the fabric of the classical guitar universe.

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May 7 · 59 min
Episode 178 Sergio Assad Pt. 2
I interview the maestro about his final U.S. tour with Duo Assad, new compostions and recordings coming out soon, and his plans for the future.
March 13 · 50 min
Episode 177 Lyle Brewer
I sit down with phenomenal solo jazz guitarist and all around great guy Lyle Brewer.
January 14 · 54 min
Episode 176 Ziggy and Miles @ New York Classical Guitar Society
I get together with Nathan and the gang to talk to a very good guitar duo.
Nov 6, 2025 · 53 min
Episode 175 Mateusz Kowalski & Mak Grgic
I talk to Mateusz Kowalski & Mak Grgic about duos, concept albums, being good at guitar and being cold during a photoshoot.
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May 7, 2025 · 58 min
Episode 174 Gerard Cousins
Welsh composer and guitarist Gerard Cousins comes on to talk baout Glass, minimalism, and his own work.
Jan 28, 2025 · 54 min
Episode 173 Derek Gripper
South African guitarist Darek Gripper comes on to the show to talk about Kora music and new approaches to Bach.
Dec 18, 2024 · 53 min
Episode 172 Nicoletta Todesco and Thomas Flippin (Live at New York Classical Guitar Society)
Nicoletta Todesco and Thomas Flippin (Live at New York Classical Guitar Society) join us for this year's holiday show.
Nov 18, 2024 · 53 min
Episode 171 ChromaDuo
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.
Aug 22, 2024 · 51 min
Episode 170 Sharon Isbin
Grammy Award Winning Guitarist and founder of the Juilliard Guitar Department, Sharon Isbin comes on Classical Guitar Insider.
May 22, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 169 Kenny Hill
Luthier and guitarist and composer and just about everything in the guitar world you can do, Kenny Hill comes on the show.
Apr 15, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 168 Jouyan Tarzaban
Jouyan Tarzaban from Siccas comes on to talk about what he looks for in a guitar's sound.
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Feb 22, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 167 Eden Stell Guitar Duo
Eden Stell Guitar Duo come on to talk about thier prolific past, their recent transcriptions of Scarlatti, and their upcoming releases.
Jan 24, 2024 · 46 min
Episode 166 Taiwo Adegoke
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.
Oct 16, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 165 Alex de Grassi
I talk to composer and guitarist Alex de Grassi about his genre bending approach to making art.
Aug 17, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 164 The Brooklyn Classical Guitar Society
Matt Kaplan and Josh Paul come on to talk about the formation of a new guitar society.
Jun 6, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 163 Jayson Kerr Dobney
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!
May 10, 2023 · 52 min
Episode 162 An Tran
An Tran joins us to talk about his album, a collection of solo compositions from Vietnam.
Apr 4, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 161 Hilary Field
Hilary Field comes on form Seattle to talk about her exciting projects and incredbile career.
Feb 11, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 160 Nicholas Goluses
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.
Jan 23, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 159 Matthew Cochran
An amazing guitarist, composer and guy talks about career changes, taking chances and working hard.

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