Guitar Lessons & …

I’m going to be debuting some new music & new sounds soon. I’m working on a new approach to my Solo Guitar playing and I’m going to be lining up some performances around town to showcase them. The first is at: La Luna Caffe, Wednesday May 21st @ 7pm Solo Guitar http://www.myspace.com/lalunacaffe Here’s a sneak [...]

To follow-up last year’s Sgt. Pepper concert, the Brookline Music School will be performing the Beatles’ White Album this coming Mother’s Day weekend. Close to 100 students will be recreating this legendary album with a string orchestra, horns, vocals and rhythm section. I have contributed an arrangement of Blackbird for guitar ensemble & voice, plus [...]

I’m often asked by my Solo Guitar clients for a repertoire list, and for years I’ve declined to provide one. My reasoning behind this seemed to make sense at one time, but now I can’t remember why I’ve been withholding information for so long. This morning I sat down with my laptop and gig book, [...]

It’s that time of year again. Time for recitals! Excitement and nerves meet, and then we play. To honor my students dedication and hard work I will be having a recital of my own. Last year I showcased music for the WAlbum, this year I will be featuring music that I’ve been studying, writing and [...]

Here are some concerts that I plan on attending. You should too: Saturday, December 1 @ 8:00 pm: Jazz Composers’ Alliance Orchestra AT EMMANUEL CHURCH IN BOSTON Friday, December 7th @ 11:00 PM: Jupiter One Great Scotts (The Pill) Friday December 7 @ 7:30 PM: Fluttr Effect The Trio Serenata Chamber Musicians Winter Solstice Concert [...]

Have a guitarist on your gift list?  Here are a few items (mostly from Musician’sFriend.com) that I recommend: Digital Voice Recorder: I use the SONY IC Recoder (ICD-SX46) ($150) for recording quick ideas, practice & composing. It’s a great tool for any musician. DocZac Handmaster Plus Exerciser ($10) Designed for anyone who wants to maintain [...]

Ok, now how cool is this?  Bob Vutolen, of Sweeden, added my guitar pick to his online collection.  I’m right between Bon Jovi & Jeff Beck!

Come out and see my favoritist band ever: Jupiter One, this Wednesday at the Paradise Lounge!!!

Guitar Lessons w/Brendan Burns has now officially moved to it’s new location in: Central Sq., Cambrige!! With the move, there is a new number: 857 540 2523. This is my cell phone; now my primary phone. The other number will exist for a couple more months as a voice-mail redirect, and I’ll will try to [...]

This year all students are getting a commemorative guitar pick for participating in a student concert and/or studying with Brendan for the school year. I had them made at SteveClayton.com, and I’m very happy with the results. I’m thinking ordering another batch with a slightly different design for overall promotional use.