A new edition has been added to the MF Editions catalogue: Intermezzo in B minor, Op. 119 No. 1 by Johannes Brahms, transcribed for classical guitar by Carlo Marchione. Composed in 1893, the Intermezzi Op. 119 belong to Brahms’ final piano works — music of compression, introspection, and quiet intensity. The first of the set unfolds as an inward meditation, where melodic fragments emerge and dissolve within a shifting harmonic landscape. This new transcription brings the work

MF Editions continues this week with two new releases that reveal two very different facets of Romantic expression. Franz Schubert – Moment musical , Op. 94 No. 2 Robert Schumann – Album für die Jugend , Op. 68 No. 26 Transcribed by Carlo Marchione. At first glance, they could not be more different. Schubert’s Op. 94 No. 2 is built on tension. Serenity in D major is interrupted by a sudden descent into C minor — a dramatic rupture that reshapes the emotional landscape. Minima

Some music does not need explanation. It speaks immediately. Widmung, Op. 25 No. 1, by Robert Schumann is one of those works. Composed in 1840 — Schumann’s celebrated “year of song” — Widmung opens the cycle Myrthen , written as a wedding gift for Clara Schumann. The poem, by Friedrich Rückert, expresses devotion without hesitation, without irony, without reserve. It is love declared in its purest form. The music mirrors the poetry with extraordinary sensitivity. Harmony, rhy

There is a particular kind of silence in the late works of Johannes Brahms. It is not dramatic. It does not ask for attention. It lingers. On March 1, MF Editions releases two of Brahms’ most intimate piano works in transcription for classical guitar: Intermezzo, Op. 117 No. 1 Intermezzo, Op. 118 No. 2 Transcribed by Carlo Marchione. Both works belong to the final creative period of the composer. Written in the early 1890s, they reveal a voice turned inward — reflective, rest

2026 is a transition year for me, and that reality has deeply influenced how I approach my guitar practice. After a challenging period last year, I realized that the routines I used to rely on were no longer working. Life was busier, my energy was different, and consistency became harder than I expected. After sharing one of my recent videos, many of you reached out with similar stories. You were struggling to find time, to stay focused, or to feel that your practice was actu

I’m happy to finally share that the MFStore is now officially open. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a while: create a space where I can offer tools, scores, and resources that genuinely support your musical journey. The practice tracker I’m sharing here is the very first item in the store — and there will be more to come, including new scores and other materials I’m excited to share with you in the future. Over the past year, my relationship with practice has changed qu

As we step into a new year, I wanted to pause and reflect on the one we’re leaving behind. 2025 was a season of intense change for me — moving countries, facing constant setbacks, and losing the rhythm I had worked so hard to build. At one point, I realized I had completely lost my guitar practice routine… and with it, a big part of my identity. But amidst the chaos, I learned some essential lessons — about surrender, simplicity, and the power of small daily actions. This blo

As the year comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and simply say thank you . Thank you for being part of the MFA Online Guitar Academy  — whether as a student, a community member, a YouTube subscriber, or someone who supports and follows the journey through social media. This year has been full of growth, learning, and meaningful changes, and none of it would have been possible without you. 2025 at a Glance This year was about building strong foundatio

We’re excited to announce several big updates across the MFA Online Academy that will make your learning experience smoother, more...

I’m delighted to share that I’ve been featured in Issue 27 of the New Classical Guitar newsletter by Stefan and Willi — a wonderful...