Research Background: This was a collaborative project with leading Brazilian guitarist and composer Chrystian Dozza. It involved the creation, rehearsal and performance of a new guitar duet ''Northeast Skies'', which employs traditional Brazilian rhythms in a contemporary setting, blending traditional elements with rock and contemporary musical influences. Research Contribution: This research involved an intensive individual and then combined work shopping and rehearsal process prior to the world premiere performance of the work in Brisbane on August 18th, 2018. I worked closely with the composer during the creation and rehearsal of the work to create the performance edition. Many musical details had to be carefully considered, especially the composer’s extensive use of slur techniques, more common in rock styles and much more difficult to execute successfully on acoustic guitar. Research Significance: This work represents a significant addition to the repertoire for guitar duo and the world premiere performance took place to a sold out audience in the Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium on August 18th, 2018. Based on the success of this premiere, a recording and international CD release are under way. A recording of the live performance is here (Track 8): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1d8OnhPCWrLoeuXpj1wV2xftAlge8mekr