Classical guitarist David Russell has received a classical music Grammy nomination (Instrumental Soloist Performance without orchestra) for his performance of "Aire Latino" (Morel, Villa-Lobos, Ponce, et al.).

Paraguayan classical guitarist Berta Rojas will offer a free master class on December 8, 2004, on the campus of the University of Ottawa, Canada. Read story.

A detailed practice regimen for working the left hand on a classical guitar. Read story.

Excellent background article on LAGQ as the classical guitar quartet approaches its 25th anniversary. Read story.

The Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts will hold the final rounds of competition in the second San Francisco International Guitar Competition November 19 and 20, featuring classical guitarists from Spain, Italy, Poland and France. Read story.

Richard Dyer, staff writer for the Boston Globe, discusses the career of classical guitar pioneer, Sharon Isbin. Read story.

Excellent background piece about classical guitarist Manuel Barrueco by Tim Smith writing for The Baltimore Sun. Read story.