Tiny Worlds

Tiny Worlds consists of two contrasting but complementary études. A Tiny World, All to Ourselves strengthens thumb independence while introducing basic syncopation and a cross-string triplet — intimate in character, with lengthy sustained notes and deliberate repetition. Outside, Where the Grass Grows Green is a spritely tremolando study that cycles through alternating picking patterns. The fingering has been selected to provide a strategically varied warm-up or practice session.

Ben Lahring (b. 1986) is an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre and a member of the Canadian League of Composers. He is the classical guitar instructor at Ambrose University. From his formative years in tropical northern Australia to a globe-spanning music career, Lahring has always been bold in his musical explorations. His album Driftwood was reviewed to high acclaim as "a work of originality and shimmering beauty" (Vivascene) and "one of the most singularly beautiful guitar recitals" (Fanfare Magazine). He studied composition with Dr. Heva Chan in Sydney and Drs. Laurie Radford and Allan Bell in Calgary.