Classical Guitar In America is a new album release by guitarist and composer Randy Hathaway who is based in Seattle, Washington State USA. Interestingly I have a connection with Seattle and both visited and studied there one summer thirteen years ago, so it’s great to see yet more musical talent being being brought to the fore from this very artistic and productive part of America.
Scales You Can Use! is the latest GMI publication from guitarist and GMI lead tutor Ged Brockie. This 152 full colour book distils his thirty five year guitar playing experience which has covered every conceivable musical scenario. Learn the scale patterns that are both powerful and meaningful and really make the difference. This thought through method includes a template system of learning that acts as a force multiplier for your learning and understanding.
Have you ever thought about how to change a guitar pickup or indeed any part of guitar DIY? If you have and not tried it yet, then this article will help put you right. We’ll also be running our eye over the tools needed to carry out guitar mod changes so watch out as we get this series underway.
That’s right guys, if you have a bunch of gear or perhaps a guitar or two that is not doing anything, then this is the podcast for you. We will be talking to Sam Tharp who runs a bustling new business out of Boston, USA titled Fretish. Come on in to find out more in this twenty third podcast from GMI.
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In this second part of the two part Graeme Duffin interview, Graeme discusses the challenges he faced with stuttering and how he has worked with the McGuire programme to overcome it. Also he is very proud and keen to discuss his daughter and son in law’s band “Ashton Lane”. Check out this post for the podcast, video images and links.
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Graeme Duffin is a bit of a legend when it comes to being a guitarist who’s actually lived the dream! Played at the most prestigious venues around the world?…check! Done the private jet with the rock band?…check! Taken part in world tours?…check! Played on lots of hit records and album?…check! Still a great guy after all this?…check! Listen to the first of two podcasts about life on the road, recording and much more as a session player in what was once one of the world’s biggest pop bands.
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Andy Squires is not unlike many other musicians out there. He is a singer/songwriter; which is a very crowded market. Perhaps the difference between Andy and all the millions of other singer/songwriters out there is that he has a plan for the on and off-line promotion of his soon to be released album. He’s done the research and now he’s putting the plan into action. A fascinating interview ensues in which he not only shares the tools and resources he will be using to launch his album, but also agrees to come back and share the results with GMI in around nine months time!
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One of the great benefits of the Internet in these days of constricting budgets in music education establishments and poor musical provision within schools is the advent of courses online. None more so than the provision offered by online company Musical-U.com.
Musical-U is an established and highly talked about website which offers musicians from all walks of life and musical backgrounds courses in musical aural training. For many musicians, aural training is something that gets forgotten about. This is a real tragedy as being able to hear, identify and externalise the musical ideas heard away from the instrument is the life blood of creativity that all musicians need.
Musical-U CEO Christopher Sutton discusses the ideas and the eventual realisation of Musical-U and how it is changing the way people perceive and ultimately hear and relate to music for thousands across the world.
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Many people have the idea of inventors as almost mad scientists stuck in the basement working away on some crazy new invention that has no worldly use. Nothing could be further from the truth when GMI interviewed Sheldon Lavineway and his business partner Mitch Helten. Their company “Breeze” has created a guitar stand that can collapse into your hand. Could the days of lugging around numerous clumsy but necessary guitar stands be nearly over? This interview includes details how they are taking this incredible new guitar product to the world and their plans for the future.
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Getting consistent and well paid work can be hard, getting ripped off once you’ve done it is a whole different matter. Find out how you can prevent this happening to you.
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