2011 Worldwide Guitar Idol Winner
2010 Guitar Superstar Winner
2007 International Fingerstyle Champion

Don Alder plays acoustic fingerstyle guitar with a passion that has quickly earned him a reputation as one of the top acoustic guitarists in the world with a “wow factor.”

His music is a unique combination of deeply textured melody and story. Lyrical and compelling, his original songs are notes of exploration – some passionate and haunting, some hard-driven, others light and teasing. In quiet pieces or pushing right to the edge, Don's phenomenal fingerstyle playing and rich voice captivate. Don is also recognized as one of the of the world's top harp guitarists.

His CD “Armed & Dangerous” has now received 2016 nominations for “Instrumental Artist of the Year” at the Canadian Folk Music Awards.