Gradus ad Parnassum

Pre-Concert Talk: Laura Snowden

In this episode, Laura Snowden talks about her program for her premiere concert in Philadelphia! Techniques such as muting and tremolo are discussed, along with her inspirations for performing and composing. Laura will be performing on March 7th at Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown, PA and March 8th at Settlement Music School in Philadelphia.

Pre-Concert Talk: David Leisner

David Leisner is an accomplished concert Classical Guitarist, Composer, and teacher. He helped bring the music of J.K. Mertz and W. Matiegka back to the fore with his groundbreaking recordings. In this episode, we discuss his program for the upcoming Concerts for the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society in Newtown (Zlock Performing Arts Center) and Philadelphia on January 31st and February 1st 2026, respectively. We also discuss some of our favorite non-guitar artists, like Jonathan Biss (Piano) and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra. How could we not also mention Segovia and Joe Pass?!

A Discussion about Transcription with Allen Krantz

Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society Professional Member, Jordan Peterson, interviews fellow professional member, composer, classical guitarist, Allen Krantz, about his latest publication of transcriptions: "Three Late Sonatas for Classical Guitar" by Sylvius Leopold Weiss. Find it today on Mel Bay's Website: https://www.melbay.com/Products/30796/sylvius-leopold-weiss--three-late-sonatas-for-classical-guitar.aspx

Luthier Steven Walter

In this episode, Jordan Peterson of the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society talks with renowned Luthier, Steven Walter. Steven is know for his fine craftsmanship of classical guitars that provide performers with lyrical sonorities. Here we talk about his journey from performer to luthier, his methods, including building in the "millennium" vs. traditional style, what to look for in purchasing a guitar, the guitar-building process, and everclear!

Jason Vieaux

Interview with Jason Vieaux for the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society from April 19, 2023. Here, Jordan and Jason discuss Ponce, Bach, and Jason's upbringing in Buffalo.