Don Alder

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Don Alder

Don Alder is Vancouver’s best kept little secret, his passion for playing and his jaw dropping performances have put him on the world stage of acoustic guitar players.

In 2011 Alder became the first Canadian and first acoustic guitarist to win Guitar Idol III up against guitarists from all over the world. In 2010 Don Alder became the first Canadian to become Guitar Player magazines, “Guitar Superstar” Champion of North America, touted as the American Idol for guitar. In 2007 he became the first Canadian to win the international fingerstyle championships making him the only Guitarist in the world to win all three.

His 2009 CD received 2 nominations for instrumental CD of the year. Over 2 million views on youtube Alder is becoming a household name amongst guitarists. Alder has been cover of all the major international acoustic guitar magazines, his recent win as Guitar Superstar featured him on the cover of the Digital version of Guitar Player magazine with a printed feature to follow in 2012.

Alder has composed music for movies, theatre and documentary's and is a top endorser for companies such as Yamaha guitars, Dean Markley Strings and Seymour Duncan pickups. He has performed concerts in numerous countries around the world.

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