"All music Matthew plays is like Nectar from the Gods!"
Jennarose Whitmore Johnson
"Matt plays with energy, confidence and amazing virtuosity"
Lawrence Ferrara
Concert Guitarist
"I think Matthew Grasso is one of the most original, distinctive and accomplished guitarists that I have ever heard. His technique, intensity, tonal palette, and concentration make his performances unique and unforgettable experiences"
Marc Teicholz
Concert Guitarist
"Guitarist Matthew Grasso playing Joaquin Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez" plunged into the difficult work, no holds barred, and with the musical sensitivity and skill that this three-part piece required. That is, exotic Spanish dance rhythms, liveliness, desperation, sorrow and reconciliation were all expressed. Grasso's playing was astounding."
Marilyn Mantay
Music Critic
"Guitarist Matthew Grasso plays with such extraordinary grace and beauty that his elegant music appears to be connected with a very deep, calm, meditative state of mind. Which is why I call him a magical musician and a musical magician!"
Brad Slocum
Program Director:
Music At Noon
Westminster Church
Sacramento, CA
Confluence of Raga Guitars
A new album by Matthew Grasso and Joel Veena
Releasing April 10, 2024
Tantrakari guitar and Indian slide guitar duo play an immersive cascade of strings, resonating in the emotion and majesty of North Indian ragas.
Two artists extensively trained in the oral tradition of north Indian (Hindustani) music, Matthew Grasso & Joel Veena, demonstrate their unique instruments and open a door of understanding to the melodic world of ragas. Both guitars feature a myriad of strings and special elements of design that enhance their ability to render Indian music: Matt's Tantrakari guitar is of his own design, informed by his lessons with sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan and Joel's Indian slide guitar was designed and created by Kolkata luthier Bhaba Sindhu Biswas as an evolution of the Hawaiian guitar that was adopted into Hindustani music over the past 70 years.
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Visit Matt's YouTube channel!
You don't want to miss the videos of Matt and friends performing that can be found on his YouTube channel, so head there and favorite it today!
New Sheet Music Section
Please stop by the new sheet music section of the site, where you can find unusual music for unusual guitars. All scores are available in PDF only. You will find music for solo guitar, plus guitar ensembles from the duo - septet. There are also works for traditional 6-string as well.
7-String Guitar Articles
Check out Matt's article, "Playing the Extended 7-String Classic Guitar". If you're unfamiliar with the 7-string and want to know more, this is a great place to start! Also, be sure to check out an article by luthier Gregory Byers on "Construction of an Extended 7-String Guitar" . Be sure not to miss out on these excellent resources.