Jim Ferguson: Acclaimed Composer, Guitarist, Author

New guitar solo! "Winedark Sea," dedicated to acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta for her praise of Jim's compositions (see Reviews), is a dynamic programmatic piece inspired by Homer's The Odyssey. Featuring Jim's characteristic jazz harmonies, the piece suggests the launching of ships, stormy waters, and calm seas.

Jim's "Requiem For A Fallen Artist" is now available as a solo publication! This piece is featured in 25 Compositions, a collection celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Les Productions d'OZ, along with other solo guitar works by notable composers such as Máximo Diego Pujol, Roland Dyens, Bernard Piris, and Francis Kleynjans. The marvelous Canadian guitarist Marlène Lemay brings all the pieces to life on the accompanying CD.

Jim's newest solo guitar suite! Four Monsters ("Frankenstein Meets The Jazzman," "The Raven Vanishes," "Mad Love," and "The Fly"), a musical exploration in various shades of darkness. See Catalogue for details.

Also check out Film Noir—Four Scenes ("Dark Streets & Shadows," "Wheelman," "Femme Fatale," and "Heater"), Jim's ambitious tribute to classic films of the 1940s and 1950s. See Catalogue for details and sound samples, and read the latest review here: Film Noir Review.

Read Jim's experiences about using the right-hand little finger in fingerstyle technique: see About C.

Jim now on Skype! Take private lessons with Jim in person or live via Skype from anywhere in the world. See Lessons for details.