Prolific composer Gilbert Isbin has written over 400 compositions for guitar, lute, ukulele, theorbo, and more. His music has been performed and recorded around the world, and Gilbert himself has performed internationally– with names such as Cameron Brown, Joe Fonda, Scott Walton, Hugh Hopper, and many others. Gilbert Isbin has several books published with Mel Bay and has had his compositions, guitar, and lute playing reviewed by a variety of publications, including The Lute News (UK), Le Joueur du Luth (FR), Aalga (ARG), Acoustic Guitar Magazine (USA), Jazz Dimensions (Germ.), Guitar Player (USA), and more.

Gilbert Isbin

Let distinguished Belgian guitarist and composer Gilbert Isbin guide you on a journey to discover your inner composer! In this comprehensive handbook, Gilbert covers a variety of topics to get you started on your first compositions on the guitar. But don't worry -- He is not going to tire you with a lot of abstract theory lessons. Gilbert's approach is practical and to the point, giving you examples and materials to work with right away. If you are interested in using your guitar as a creative outlet, you will certainly find great inspiration and insight in this book.   
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Videographer: Tielman Dewaele



The Composing Guitarist

Prolific Belgian guitarist and composer Gilbert Isbin presents his collection, *Early Love Songs of the Low Countries*. These nine arrangements for solo guitar are of early Flemish and Dutch songs from the 14th-16th centuries. Listen to Gilbert's fantastic performance, accompanied by his very own tips and comments to help you learn the music.

Early Love Songs of the Low Countries

As the title suggests, *7 Blues Impressions* is a collection of seven pieces for solo guitar inspired by blues music. Remarkable Belgian guitarist and composer Gilbert Isbin has done an outstanding job integrating the blues forms and styles in these beautiful compositions while exploring a variety of rich and colorful harmonies with a modern touch. He also provides insightful commentary on the pieces, illuminating the theoretical and technical intricacies behind each section. The scores are available in both standard notation and tablature.