From 2003 to 2008, the New York City Classical Guitar Society published NYlon Review, an online magazine featuring articles, features, and interviews of interest to the classical guitar community. Much of the original content is available via the links below.

Gyan Riley

J. Andrew Dickenson interviews the young guitarist/composer
Originally published April 2008

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Kevin Gallagher on memorizing music
Originally published April 2008

NYlon Asks the Pros

Short entries originally published between October 2003 and April 2008

Gene Bertoncini

J. Andrew Dickenson interviews the jazz legend prior to the NYCCGS Tribute to Gene Bertoncini
Originally published April 2008

Arc Duo

An interview with the guitar and flute duo by J. Andrew Dickenson
Originally published February 2008

Practicing Efficiently: Repertoire

by J. Scott Matejicka
Originally published February 2008

Guitar Marathon: The Brazilian Guitar

An account of a day of Brazilian music, by Anthony Bez
Originally published February 2008

Brasil Guitar Duo

J. Andrew Dickenson interviews Douglas Lora
Originally published February 2008

Michael Barry

Mike Barry talks about his new CD, and using it to help children in need
Originally published June 2007

Practicing Efficiently: Developing a Daily Workout

by J. Scott Matejicka
Originally published June 2007

Could It Be Magic?

Review of a performance by Arc Duo, by Mark Greenberg
Originally published June 2007

David Pavlovits

J. Andrew Dickenson interviews the young virtuoso before his NYCCGS concert
Originally published June 2007

Communication

by Kevin Gallagher
Originally published February 2007

Alfred and Andres: The Prequel

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published February 2007

Time in a Bottle

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published February 2007

Raphaella Smits

J. Andrew Dickenson interviews the Belgian guitarist in advance of her NYCCGS Concert.
Originally published February 2007

Ana Vidovic

An interview with J. Andrew Dickenson
Originally published January 2007

Canadian Concertizer

Jérôme Ducharme, 2005 winner of the GFA Guitar Competition, talks with us about music, guitar, and his touring career
Originally published September 2006

Originality

Kevin Gallagher shares his thoughts about classical music in the 21st century.
Originally published September 2006

The Non-Producers

By Mark Greenberg
Originally published September 2006

Printed Matters

An interview with David Nadal
Originally published September 2006

Eye of the TigerTunes

Michael Lorimer talks about his love for Bach, the origins of his record label, and how music can help cure brain disorders. Interviewed by J. Andrew Dickenson
Originally published June 2006

Performance Practice

As in, practicing for performance. By J. Scott Matejicka
Originally published June 2006

Portrait of the GuitArtist

David Leisner announces the release of a much-anticipated solo CD, two concerto recordings, and a publication hot off the press. Interviewed by J. Andrew Dickenson
Originally published June 2006

Upcoming Concerts

NYCCGS is knee deep in the middle of another exciting season of classical guitar concerts
Originally published March 2006

Play in Tune!

Let’s see if we can finally stop telling that joke about what guitarists do for half their life. by J. Scott Matejicka
Originally published March 2006

Paul Smith Makes the Majors

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published March 2006

Partly Mozart

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published March 2006

There is Life Outside Your Department: Notes on The First Skidmore College Guitar Festival

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published March 2006

Jersey Boy

Bill Kanengiser’s coming home: An interview with the bridge and tunnel guitarist who came of age in NJ, matured in LA, and went on to share his music with the world
Originally published March 2006

La Vita Dolce

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published July 2005

Oren Fader

An interview with one of NY’s most active and creative musicians
Originally published June 2005

The Two Ends of the Spectrum

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published May 2005

Shearer Bliss: A Tribute to Aaron Shearer

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published May 2005

No Guitarist an Island: Mannes Guitar Ensemble

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published February 2005

Two with Everything: Bill and Ben

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published February 2005

A Man Who Is a Musician Who Plays Guitar: Fabio Zanon

J. Andrew Dickenson speaks with the musician who is more than just a guitarist
Originally published September 2004

A Desirable and Fashionable Instrument

Jeff Noonan respectfully informs the public that the guitar is indeed an instrument of rich and noble heritage
Originally published September 2004

Julia Florida: A Barcarola by Agustin Barrios

Gerry Saulter explores one of Barrios’ most beautiful pieces
Originally published September 2004

Making the Connection: Fred Hand and Carlos Barbosa-Lima

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published September 2004

Roll Over, Beethoven

Every guitarist has wondered why there’s no guitar in orchestras. Tim Brookes tells us
Originally published June 2004

A Tale of Two Continents: Carlos Barbosa-Lima

He’s been here, there, and everywhere, and now he’s coming to New York. Mark Greenberg reports on this man of the world
Originally published June 2004

A World of Music: Celso Machado

Julia Crowe speaks with the Brazil’s one-man virtuoso guitarist, percussionist, and multi-instrumentalist
Originally published June 2004

Brazilian Borough: The New York Guitar Seminar

This year, NYGS is bringing the spirit of Brazil to New York. J. Andrew Dickenson speaks with the festival’s directors, Michael Newman and Laura Oltman, about why you’ll want to be there
Originally published June 2004

A Great Day for the Yiddish

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published June 2004

California Comes Knocking

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published June 2004

Jorge Caballero: Concerts, Competitions and Clapton

Julia Crowe talks to one of New York’s most respected and admired young guitarists
Originally published March 2004

Alberto Rodriguez Ortiz and ¡Guitarra…Guitarra! III: An International Event in the Heart of San Juan

Gerry Saulter talks to this fantastic festival’s co-founder
Originally published March 2004

Thoughts on Performance

Phillip Hii helps us forget those nerves and conquer performance anxiety
Originally published March 2004

Not Your Mother’s Tango

Review by Anthony Bez
Originally published March 2004

Christopher Parkening

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published March 2004

Antigoni Goni

Review by Mark Greenberg
Originally published March 2004

Jorge Morel: Buenos Aires and Beyond

Jorge Morel has been a major influence on guitar in NY since he stepped onto the island in 1961. J. Andrew Dickenson finds out his story
Originally published March 2004

Manuel Barrueco

Leon Bernardyn speaks with this former New Yorker about his career, wine, warm weather and his upcoming concert in February
Originally published January 2004

A Short History of the Classical Guitar in New York, Part II

Lester S. Long continues his discourse of New York’s legacy of guitar
Originally published January 2004

David Spelman

The New York Guitar Festival kicks off in January and is hosting a variety of events that you won’t want to miss. Julia Crowe talks to the festival’s charismatic founder and director that loves guitar
Originally published January 2004

Christopher Parkening: An American Champion of the Classical Guitar takes on the Modern Era

Parkening has been a guitar hero ever since Segovia passed him the torch. Gerry Saulter discusses music, luthiers, students, and the state of guitar
Originally published January 2004

The Amadeus Guitar Duo

This dynamic duo kicks off the Pro Arte Guitar Series on January 24. Ivan Gomez finds out what we can expect
Originally published January 2004

Frederic Hand and David Leisner

These two gentlemen have what it takes to be great performers and great composers. J. Andrew Dickenson meets with them over granola and bagels
Originally published January 2004

Jason Vieaux

Jason Vieaux is rapidly rising to fame. J. Andrew Dickenson catches him on the way up and shines the spotlight on him and his upcoming NY debut
Originally published October 2003

A Short History of the Classical Guitar in New York, Part I

The guitar has a rich and noble history in New York. Lester S. Long tells us about it
Originally published October 2003

A Conversation with Tali Roth

Ivan Gomez talks with Tali Roth about her new CD, technique, and life in the city
Originally published October 2003

Guitarist Illuminates Piazzolla’s Music in a Trio Setting

Aryeh Eller discusses the newest CD from Tali Roth
Originally published October 2003