Critical Acclaim

"Her program was very interesting and I discovered some music that I liked very much - and any time I go to a concert and "find" some new music, I consider it time well spent; but in this case, I received a bonus because Martha presented a beautiful recital - it was technically well-executed, played with a beautiful tone (which I know is a standard feature of hers) and mature, insightful interpretive powers."
- Soundboard, 2006

A technically irreproachable recording and an expressivity unequaled.
- Guitare Classique, 2007

"A terrific CD from Guitar Solo Publications… Don’t let her great “Hollywood” beauty put you off; this is a powerful executive, an accomplished professor and a gifted virtuoso to be reckoned with. Her left hand, with a soft, supple technique when required, caresses the fretboard to bring out every bit of musicality from the strings. Her right hand, with atomic-clock rhythmic perfection that is also graceful and musical, moves you along each piece effortlessly. May all Martha Masters’ musical voyages be so enjoyable."
— John Clayton, St. Louis Classical Guitar Society Newsletter

"Her playing, like her teachers’, is elegant, patrician, Apollonian. She has a mature musicality, letting the music speak..."
- American Record Guide 2007

Congratulations to Martha Masters. Her new disc, Viaggio in Italio , came as a welcome relief from the cataloguing efforts of so many other recent recordings wherein listening to a CD became not a pleasure but an academic exercise. Ms. Masters shows that good taste and careful study can allow the performer to enhance a great composition and shine a new light on an old masterpiece.
- Rosewood Review Classical Guitar Magazine

"[Masters] is the winner of last year's Guitar Foundation of America Solo Guitar Competition. That honor, combined with movie-star looks and a natural showman's charisma, puts Masters at the forefront of her generation of guitarists."
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Elements in her performance style, a relatively short few years off the launching pad as classical careers go, suggest Masters is on a swift and certain trajectory to star territory."
- Illinois Times

"Poise, maturity and clean technique… Masters put her ample dexterity to good use… Her control of instrumental color was exemplary."
- San Antonio Express-News

"The sort of recording that makes the listener want more."
- Zane Turner, Musicweb International, 2007

"Her tone production and phrasing throughout the disc is rich and soulful, thanks in great part to her relaxed and flawless technique."
- Minor 7th, 2006

"During her performance, the American artist demonstrated why she is one of the most sought after guitarists of her generation. The naturalness of her execution with the musical instrument denoted a sophisticated and warm manner of 'playing' music."
- Noroeste, Culiacan Mexico

"Martha Masters demonstrated a gift for turning the guitar into a polyphonic instrument. [Her] exploration of soft dynamics was such that at times it seemed as if swallowing might disturb the moment."
- Austin-American Statesman

"Classical guitarist Martha Masters is one of the brightest new stars of her generation. She has that combo of unquestionably high-level technique and a sense of the music, of soul."
- Acoustic Guitar

"With her clean playing, well-graded dynamics and all-round musical intelligence, she is a pleasure to listen to."
- Classical Guitar

"Masters had a sweet tone... a fine balanced tremolo... I would go out of my way to hear [Martha] play again."
- Soundboard

"Her sound is refined, the clarity and balance of her articulation is thoroughly controlled without ever sounding rigid, and her sense of phrasing is both intelligent and natural."
- Guitar Review

"[Masters] demonstrated a good sense of singing and produced excellent atmosphere with intelligent music and phrasing… her music was noble. She created a joyful and elegant atmosphere with good fluid passage. She showed her articulated and rich tone, and generated a romantic flavor with good sensibility. Her strong technical ability allowed her to maintain excellent musicality even in difficult passages, which was very impressive."
- Gendai Guitar

"Martha Masters has a wonderful sound, a fine sense of artistry, and excellent communication with her audience. She plays with a clear sense of musical style and is willing to take artistic risks to heighten the depth of her musical expression."
- Classical Guitar Society of Northern Colorado

"Artful, virtuosic, and sophisticated."
- Palos Verdes Peninsula News

"Martha Masters played with an extremely high level of refinement and poise that brought much fluidity to her sense of musicality and technical arsenal."
- Boston Classical Guitar Society

"Martha Masters' disc entitled Serenade, is a charming collection of music that clearly shows why she has gained the recognition she has: the performances display a love and understanding of the music that gives each a distinct character and really allows the pieces to communicate directly with the listener."
- Seattle Classic Guitar Society

"The effect was tantalizing... she played very attentively and beautifully - I was in heaven."
- The Guitarista

"Masters displayed formidable technical skills and deft musicianship leaving little doubt why she is so highly regarded."
- Brevard College: Divertimento

"A magical evening of guitar music"
- Savannah Classical Guitar

"Martha Masters will most certainly be one of the most sought-after guitarists of her generation - hear her!" - Scott Tennant

"Masters justifies her prizes. Bravo!"
- Minnesota Public Radio

"Masters specializes in diminuendo. The effect was delicate and dream-like, even daring."
- Vue Weekly, Edmonton

"Her cosmopolitan taste is supported by playing of outstanding skill, the razor-sharp unanimity between hands ensuring absolute precision even when the music is hurtling by."
- David's Review Corner (Naxos CD Review)