Classical Guitar Composers Podcast

After a few words on the passing of a legend, Julian Bream, Composer and guitarist, Scott Niebauer joins me to discuss a wide range of topics, including his guitar beginnings, the importance of practicing composition, musical influences, and of course, iced tea. We then hear Scott's latest composition, and a great piece from Paul Horn.

Topics include a club I'd like to join, superhero movies, Ennio Morricone, and we hear the music of Christopher Mclaren, and Gísli Jóhann Grétarsson.

Topics include "Rock Symphonies," weird composers, Hans Zimmer, and other things I don't like. The show ends with fantastic music by David Malmberg.

Topics include "A Confederacy of Dunces", my on and off again relationship with a guitar piece, and we finish with 6 fantastic compositions by Martin Slater. Tone Picture No. 1 (By The River) Tone Picture No. 2 (Green Meadows) Tone Picture No. 3 (Sun & Cloud) Tone Picture No. 4 (Spring Haze) Tone Picture No. 5 (Hazy Summer) Lullaby

In this episode I make a confession, respond to email, and enjoy great music from Freya Shaw and Andrew Aylward.

Topics include composing solos vs ensembles and an alternative ending to Escape From New York. The show ends with a fantastic guitar concerto by Mark Francis.

In this episode I'm joined by Parker Robinson to further breakdown recording methods. Sort of. We get easily side-tracked. We then revisit music from a previous episode by Andrew Aylward.

Topics include major to minor key ratios among composers, an artificial symphony, and an overrated horror movie. The show ends with 4 excellent pieces by Scott Niebauer.

Episode 13 topics include the things we give up for classical guitar, coming to appreciate composers through learning, and why New Years is the worst holiday. The show ends with fantastic music by Thomas Lyng Poulsen.

In this episode I discuss Giuliani (not that one), the Classical period, the so called "Black Crowes" reunion tour, and we listen to the music of Lance Olivieri.  

In this episode, I drone on for about 20 minutes mostly about horror movies, and then we take a musical walk through the graveyard.

Topics include broken nails, Abba, and Villa-Lobos etudes. The episode ends with fantastic guitar duos from Daniel Ainsworth.

Topics include "The Maestro", a guitar recital in Prague, and music by Kristian Heim.

Special guest Parker Robinson joins the podcast to talk about recording techniques, mic placements, Dune, Disc Golf, and much more. The show ends with a fantastic guitar suite by Scott A. Niebauer.

Special guest Parker Robinson joins the podcast to talk about recording techniques, mic placements, Dune, Disc Golf, and much more. The show ends with a fantastic guitar suite by Scott A. Niebauer.

In this episode I premier a brand new guitar duo, and we look back through the 2018 year. 

A caprice for guitar quintet, the airing of grievances, a Prelude by Andrew Aylward, and a brief appearance from a famous person.

Excellent guitar music from David Malmberg and Travis Turcotte, a surprise caller, and Stewie Griffen wants to know if you're ever going to finish that Sonata you've been working on.

Topics include Bob Ross, getting to know your host, and features music by Stephen Kenyon and David Malmberg, plus a bonus passacaglia.

Court composers, a top 10 list, and music by composers Jacob Ellison and John Hall.