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Discover opportunities in the music industry with GMI's podcast featuring guitarist Liam Thomas. Explore his journey, insights, and the evolving landscape of music publishing.

Discover the remarkable journey of Robbie Melville, an award-winning Australian guitarist and composer, whose innovative approach to music creation is capturing global attention. From his acclaimed compositions to insightful discussions on the influence of social media in music, explore his contributions and future projects that continue to shape the musical landscape.

Join Mark Hunter, a qualified music therapy practitioner who relocated from Scotland to Norway, as he shares his transformative journey of adapting to a new culture and language. Discover the therapeutic power of music and its societal implications in this insightful podcast episode, perfect for anyone interested in music therapy and cross-cultural experiences.

INTRODUCTION Regular listeners to this podcast may remember the first time Ged Brockie interviewed Honza Kourimsky which was for episode 41 back in July 2020. We were into lockdown and the world had changed. Four years later and the world continues to change, constantly and certainly for Honza who now has embarked upon a new band, a new recording and the biggest change of all, a new life with his partner in the west coast of America. In this, episode 58, Ged catches up with Honza and his journey to date as well as talking about what it takes to self finance and run a band and relocating to the other side of the world. They also look into and this will mean for his music, his band and his life. Podcast Ep 56 – Table Of Contents 0.00 - 2.32 Introduction 3.35 Honza's musical background. 6.58 Detailing a transient childhood. 16.55 Learning from being part of Nimbus Sextet. 23.06 Can a meaningful living still be made out of music? 29.34 The writing, recording, touring cycle. 36.09 Outlining the size Mahuki for both recording and touring. 40.07 Moving to America. 46.03 The joy of touring and playing live. 47.50 What plans do you have for establishing yourself in the American Northwest. 50.55 Final thoughts and wrap-up. NOTE: Intro and outro music features extracts from the tracks "Warrior Path" and "Presence" from the Mahuki album "Gratitude" which is available on all major online streaming platforms. Honda In Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D56dcjvdYPw CONNECT WITH HONZA https://www.honzakourimsky.com/ Buy Honza's Book On Tapping On Guitar /*

INTRODUCTION If you have always wanted to get into the business of playing music for a living but don't know how then this podcast is a must listen. Kenny Tomlinson has had no formal music education but he's lived his entire life playing the music he loves and travels the world playing in a multitude of bands and with a huge number of great musicians. Kenny discusses how he got into music, his passion for the 50s and the rock n roll scene of the 1950s. Podcast Ep 56 – Table Of Contents 0.00 - 0.40 Introduction 0.56 Bumping into Kenny Tomlinson. 1.30 Musical background and gaining employment in a local music shop. 9.30 Putting together the first saxophone! 13.25 The changing face of the music industry. 14.25 Getting involved in the music industry. 16.43 Completely self taught instrumentalist. 19.27 Biggest influence on Kenny's style. 20.50 Playing Viva Las Vegas. 25.19 Actually making a living playing the music of the 50s. 26.35 Playing with the band "Mud". 29.57 Playing with Mary Jean Lewis. 31.35 Being hired by local promotors to play with various acts across Europe. 34.38 The secret to getting work in the music business. 35.15 Getting the saxophone on flights and the treatment given by airlines in general. 38.55 The saxophone that Kenny plays. 44.24 Looking for rockabilly festivals and 50s music and wrap up. Kenny In Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0yxAcNwkrg CONNECT WITH KENNY https://www.facebook.com/kenny.tomlinson.1

INTRODUCTION In this episode of the GMI Podcast, you'll hear an interview with Joáo Paz and Ged Brockie. Joáo is a dedicated teacher of guitar and a leading light in Portugal's jazz guitar scene. Joáo reveals his background, the reasons for his love of music and some of the challenges that the current music scene and music technology holds for young and older musicians alike. Also discussed is his journey in jazz guitar education, his work in bands in Portugal and his concepts around what people need to have in their lives to fulfill their potential. Podcast Ep 56 – Table Of Contents 0.00 - 0.55 Introduction 0.56 Opening remarks and remarks about Portugal. 4.10 Early life and initial influences. 9.37 Discussion about early days learning guitar. 11.17 Demonstration of guide tone techniques. 13.04 Rock bands, recording and touring in the 80s. 18.44 Thoughts on the Instagram generation. 19.57 Multiple guitar teachers then a degree in violin performance! 23.09 The need for method and structure in music education. 26.10 Returning to guitar and studying jazz guitar. 30.38 Comments around why having an instrumental teacher is a good idea. 33.38 About Joáo's teaching practice in Portugal. 34.32 Joáo performs "Darn That Dream". 36.49 Thoughts on music in Portugal and hopes for the future. 41.22 Joáo outlines why you should consider taking lessons with him. 42.45 Wrap up. Short Video Of Joáo In Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKVVh9WDwPs CONNECT WITH JOÁO https://www.instagram.com/joaopazguitar/?hl=en-gb LEARN GUITAR WITH JOÁO - COMING SOON

Gavin Jack is one of GMI's online tutors and is much in demand as both a player and teacher of guitar. One playing style that always has a line of interested players lining up is slide guitar. In this podcast, Gavin talks about his early interest in the subject of slide and how he has developed it into the performance standard playing style he now posesses. Gavin also demonstrates various techniques in the podcast as well as contributing the opening music. Jamie Akers recording session London, England. Podcast Ep 55 – Table Of Contents 0.00 - 1.31 Introduction 1.32 When did you start playing guitar? 4.22 Once playing, where did you start heading stylistically? 8.06 How did you discover slide guitar? 11.40 Slide in advertising. 13.40 Examples of slide demonstrated by Gavin. 15.25 What are the roots of slide guitar? 17.00 What you have to do if learning to play slide guitar. 19.39 Guitars used in playing slide guitar. 22.07 Gavin's free slide pack to be released by GMI. 24.23 Demonstrating "Jesus Gonna Make Up My Dying Bed". 27.29 More information on Gavin's upcoming projects. 32.10 Who to listen to to hear examples of slide guitar. 35.22 Slide demonstration with Travis picking. Short Video Of Gavin In Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8UDH4HbLFM CONNECT WITH GAVIN LEARN GUITAR WITH GAVIN - COMING SOON

Federico Bruera is not a household name in Latin guitar...yet, but you never know! In this latest podcast, Ged Brockie speaks to the guitar player who has travelled half way across the world and is now settled in a small town in the east of Scotland. "Fede", as he is called by friends and family alike, shares his journey not only in terms of the physical relocation away from South America, but also his artistic journey which has included some amazing twists and turns. GMI is both delighted to be working with Fede who is creating a new line of downloadable, digital Latin guitar lessons which will soon be heard around the globe! Jamie Akers recording session London, England. Podcast Ep 54 – Table Of Contents 1.18 Introduction 2.24 Fede's background and early life. 13.26 Musical influences from family. 21.57 Winning a national youth rock band award. 28.07 Moving to London. 38.13 Living life as a busker in the London Tube. 53.18 Moving away from London. 58.28 Fede's current work and studies. 1.04.14 East Cost FM radio show. 1.05.48 Fede's new series about Latin guitar on GMI. FEDE'S FREE LATIN GUITAR LESSON - COMING SOON FEDE'S PAID LATIN GUITAR LESSON - COMING SOON CONNECT WITH FEDE Fede's website can be found by clicking HERE. East Coast FM where Fede has is radio show on Wednesdays and can be found HERE. LEARN GUITAR WITH FEDE - COMING SOON

Join James Akers in his latest podcast episode as he shares insights about his new album and the creative process behind it, along with his intriguing thoughts on castles. Discover exclusive song excerpts and get a sneak peek at the artwork for his upcoming book, set to release soon!

Greek guitarist player, teacher and composer Kostas Vaporidis has joined the GMI team on our new website for guitar players titled GMI Premium. Kostas talks about Greek music, Danish Kings and the problem with Youtube!   In this wide ranging interview, professional guitarist and composer Kostas Vaporidis talks about his life in music as a pro player working in Greece. Kostas will also discuss his plans for GMI Premium as a new member of the team.  Podcast Ep 51 – Table Of Contents 1.35 Introduction 2.09 Moving abroad to study. 3.43 Music education in Greece. 6.34 The musical background of Kostas. 9.18 How the economic crisis in 2010 affected the Greek music industry. 11.54 Classical music in Greece. 16.13 Big surprise! 18.04 Studying film scoring. 20.02 Young people and a journey into music. 23.25 How Youtube tuition seems to work... 24.39 Animation for GMI Premium lessons. Check out Kostas's playing, some lovely chromatic movement going on here: And here is another video example:     GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Links To Kostas: Linkedin 

Discover the latest album, *This Beautiful Chaos*, by the talented guitarist and composer Trevor Gordon Hall, as he shares insights on his art, collaborations, and touring experiences in an exclusive interview with GMI. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore his unique sound, including the innovative Kalimbatar, and access links to his website and music platforms.

Not Exactly In The Blink Of An Eye, The GMI Podcast Finally Hits Fifty Our podcast has now hit fifty episodes and we thought it be a great chance to relive some of the funnier and also poignant moments from the array of wonderful musicians, inventors and those connected with the music industry. Ged Brockie has picked twelve exerts from forty nine previous podcasts which will hopefully bring a chuckle or remind you of a previous interviewee or perhaps interest you in a podcast episode you've never listened to yet. Enjoy! SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 50 – Table Of Contents 2.28 Episode 30 - TIM CLARKE DISCUSSES NIAGRA FALLS AND LOG CABINS. 7.48 Episode 6 - CALUM MALCOLM DISCUSSES LINN RECORDS & STEPHANE GRAPPELLI. 12.51 Episode 42 - PHIL CURRAN DISCUSSES BREAKING INTO THE FILM MUSIC INDUSTRY. 21.22 Episode 32 - MELINA KRUMOVA DISCUSSES HER ONLINE MUSICIAN PLATFORM DROOBLE. 27.54 Episode 23 - SAM THARP DISCUSSES HIS INSTRUMENT LENDING SITE FRETISH. 32.34 Episode 49 - JONNY TAIT DISCUSSES THE ROLE OF LAWYERS WITHIN MUSIC. 40.00 Episode 4 - PHILLIP THORNE MBE DISCUSSES CLASSICAL GUITAR EDUCATION. 46.47 Episode 43 - JEAN JOHNSON DISCUSSES MUSICIANS AND LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE PANDEMIC 50.35 Episode 26 - CLAUDIO PAGELLI DISCUSSES IF THE GUITAR IS LOOSING IT'S APPEAL & THE ENVIROMENTAL CONCERNS. 57.23 Episode 40 - CHRIS DIXON DISCUSSES COMMUNITY GUITAR PROJECTS AND HOW TO START ONE UP. 1.04.22 Episode 11 - HUMMIE MANN DISCUSSES GETTING INTO THE HOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY & WORKING WITH MEL BROOKS. 1.12.08 Episode 24 - GIANLUCA LA BORIA DISCUSSES ITALIAN DESIGN WITH RESPECT TO HIS BESPOKE GUITAR & AMP SERIES.                             

If Your Only Thought Regarding Lawyers & Music Is That They Deal With All The Bad Things In The Music Business...Think Again! It's often said that musicians are pigeon holed by professionals. A range of stereotypes come to mind regarding laziness, unpredictability and flakiness. The thing is, it's true both ways. Many musicians feel anyone connected with business and legal matters are not to be trusted. If you're a musician, you need to listen to this interview with a practicing music lawyer. If you do have the former opinion, the following podcast will hopefully help change your mind. Jonathan Tait (or as he prefers to be called "Jonny") is one of Scotland's foremost creative industry lawyers. Jonny has built up a wealth of knowledge, experience through worked on some of Scotland's largest creative projects. In this interview he discusses the role of a music and creative industry lawyer and the work that they undertake.   SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 49 – Table Of Contents 2.30 Why am I a music lawyer? 6.11 When is the best time to contact a music lawyer? 8.40 How things change when money becomes involved. 7.53 How Help Musicians helps musicians. 12.00 The note so clean history of the music industry. 14.24 Spotify... 18.38 A fairer way forward for musicians? 20.33 Getting your music for free. 24.14 An definition and explanation of IP. 26.51 Jonny and his role in music eductation. Links To Jonny Tait: You can contact Jonny by going to this link BTO Solicitors

It Is Not An Overstatement To Say That The Charity "Help Musicians" Have Made The Difference Between Many Musicians Surviving Or Going Under Across The UK. The pandemic has hit so many people in all walks of live very hard. For many in the arts, the actual foundations that underpin their lives has been taken away; the opportunity to perform and earn a living. Help Musicians are one of several non governmental options available. If you are a musician or you know someone who is and they need financial and or other help, then please listen and share this podcast. David Culbert leads up a dedicated team in Glasgow, Scotland who give help to musicians across Scotland as part of the UK wide Help Musicians charity. Ged Brockie's interview with David includes finding out where this organisation came from, the work it does and the help it gave before the pandemic and during this trying time.   David Culbert of Help Musicians Scotland Check out the Help Musicians Youtube channel. Below is their main introduction video. SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 48 – Table Of Contents 2.08 Who are "Help Musicians?" 4.08 The history of the organisation. 5.51 How the charity has developed and changed. 7.53 How Help Musicians helps musicians. 13.23 The funders behind Help Musicians. 14.00 The response of Help Musicians to the pandemic. 16.35 Integrating with Creative Scotland. 18.16 Organisations that offer musicians help in other countries. 21.09 The future for Help Musicians. Links To Help Music: The Help Musicians Website. The Scotland Help Musicians Website. Help Musicians Youtube channel can be found HERE

Jim McCutcheon has a musical life that will inspire you. Based in Ohio, Jim is part of the musical lifeblood of the city and state.  Honored by the State of Ohio, Jim McCutcheon's musical story is an incredible journey of giving and service which you'll find enthralling. Jim McCutcheon as well as being a musician in residence at the University of Dayton, runs a music store which undertakes a huge amount of guitar and musical tuition for guitarists in the city.   As if the above was not enough, Jim reviews a large selection of CDs every month as well as performing, teaching, creating articles for magazines and more. Learn about this dynamic musician who has given so much and inspired so many. SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 47 – Table Of Contents 2.18 Jim talks about his musical background. 5.18 Studying physics at university. 7.18 Going on the road. 10.57 Physics, harmonics and music. 13.18 Being Nominated and receiving the Ohio Governor's award. 21.29 Recording artist and tour of Russia. 27.05 Jim discusses his involvement with Soundboard magazine. 35.48 The need to build a portfolio of skills in today's world. 41.51 How Jim views the future.  Links To Jim McCutcheon: Jim's excellent Facebook page which is well worth a visit. If you're interesting in studying guitar in Dayton University, her is Jim's profile on the universities website. Discover Classical where Jim host's his radio shows. Soundboard Magazine and the Guitar Foundation of America 

Discover the innovative Wristruments app that transforms your Apple iWatch into a powerful guitar learning tool, designed to make music education accessible for everyone. Tune into our podcast featuring Joe Corcoran, where he unveils this exciting technology and discusses the future of music learning for instrumentalists and teachers worldwide.

For teachers looking to keep track of student work & assignments a new lightweight Apple App may just fit the bill.   Private Music Studio 2 is for music teachers who want to track the progress of their students taking private lessons. Student information may be organized by semester including weekly lesson assignments, grades, and notes about student performances, accompanists, and ensemble participation. Technique and exercise assignments may be created and saved as templates for use with other students. Points may be used if desired for assessing student progress. Teachers can send progress reports to students to remind them of assignments. Students who also download Private Music Studio 2 may be invited to subscribe to view their lesson and assignment information from within their copy of the app. Find out more about Professor Adam Ballif and his work with a selection of videos from his Youtube channel and online links. Adam is a truly gifted performer. Here are just two examples of his playing and performance style. In the first video Adam accompanies...himself!       SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 45 – Table Of Contents 2.24 Adam talks about where he teaches 7.12 Discusses what Private Music Studio 2 can do and Private Studio Music 1. 5.38 The language that the app uses 6.21 Why music teachers should download this app 8.46 The main features of the app. 11.56 Where is all the digital tech taking us? 18.54 A town where 70% of people in it are students. 23.08 Discussing performance opportunities at the University. Links for Private Music Studio 2: Private Music Studio 2 is for the Apple platform only app. You can download it by clicking HERE which takes you to the Apple store.   The app is free to download and try. Students can use all of the features in the free version for subscribing to their lessons. Teachers can try for free and then unlock all of the features for a one-time purchase of $2.99. Here are five promo codes that will unlock all of the features through In-App Purchase: AMWYT46Y3EANXXYK37YXPLL9PW7LKFKXP6MYHAF96K9HTK4NE3N4A49PY7WE Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

Explore the world of live streaming with expert Andi Lippi in this engaging podcast episode that delves into how musicians can adapt to the challenges of the pandemic. Discover valuable tips on reaching new audiences and monetising your performances, plus insights into the evolving landscape of music and technology.

This podcast interview is with renown classical clarinetist Jean Johnson. Jean discusses everything from odd auditions to lock down to her new ensemble Metamorphoses.   Jean Johnson is in heavy demand as a performer, teacher and as the leader of her own ensemble named Metamorphoses. The pandemic has put the brakes on a huge amount of work as well as the furthering of this exciting new ensemble which includes a stellar lineup. Jean discusses her background and movement into the world of music, time teaching at one of the USA's biggest music faculty whilst a student as well as moving to the far east to play with a world class orchestra to name just a few of the topics covered including starting a fitness class!   The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.  Watch and listen and find out more about Jean with links to her website below. A recent video filmed during the lockdown earlier this year with Jean on clarinet and Aisling O’Dea playing the violin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLscB7_kXUc The tracks below are partly used within the podcast. Here are the full tracks for you to enjoy.   https://soundcloud.com/jeanjohnsonclarinettist/miklos-rozsa-sonatina-for-clarinet-solo-live https://soundcloud.com/jeanjohnsonclarinettist/sets/concerto-in-a-k-622-wa-mozart-jean-johnson-clarinet   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 43 – Table Of Contents 3.22 Beginnings... 10.45 Moving to university. 15.34 Onward to Indiana and tutoring whilst undertaking a masters degree. 22.08 The audition that never was. 28.07 Moving to Scotland. 32.12 Metamorphoses. 42.55 Dealing with a pandemic as a musician. 48.28 Getting into live streaming. Learn more about Jean Johnson by following these links. Jean's website can be found HERE Jean on Facebook Jean's ensemble Metamorphoses on Facebook Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

Many Are Called....Few Are Chosen! Many Would Love A Career As A Composer In Film & TV But Few Actually Make It. This Podcast Features Composer Phil Curran Who Has Broken Into This Magical Musical World. Have you ever listened to the music at the movies or when watching a TV show and thought "I'd love to do that"...well so have thousands of other people, however, it's easy to dream but not so easy to actually realise your dreams. In this podcast interview, Philip Curran talks candidly with Ged Brockie about the challenges presented in becoming a film and TV composer. Philip talks about his early dreams, how he advanced into the arena and then set himself up as a composer who can actually support himself and family through writing music for screen.  A wonderfully positive and likable man, Phil continues to grow his musical talent and writing skills and will undoubtedly be one to look out for in the years ahead. Here is a video from the BBC featuring a short interview with Phil. Here Are The Full Tracks That Are Featured In The Podcast Interview With Phil Curran for you to enjoy. TWO PLAYER https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Two-Player.mp3 EDGE OF THE HORIZON https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Edge-Of-The-Horizon-P.Curran.mp3 DENGAN BASIKAL AKU MENJELAJAH - OPENING TITLES https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Dengan-Basikal-Aku-Menjelajah-3-Opening-Titles.mp3 THE ANCIENT SILK ROAD https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/05-The-Ancient-Silk-Road.mp3 THE HIMALAYAS https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/01-The-Himalayas.mp3   Philip Curran's DAW and studio setup GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 42 – Table Of Contents 3.07 Initial steps of getting into film scoring. 10.55 Landing that first gig. 19.52 Moving from part time to full time as a composer. 26.04 Landing a BBC series. 40.51 The tools needed to score music. 44.09 Money matters... 54.01 Do you still love it as much as when it was just a dream? Learn more about Philip Curran by following these links. Phil's website can be found HERE Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

We are just starting to come out of one of the strangest times that any of us will possibly ever face with the Covid 19 pandemic. Ged Brockie of GMI talks with up and coming guitar maestro Honza Kourimsky about being a musician in these lock down days. Honza Kourimsky in action leading one of his many bands Most people agree that it is a hard life being a musician. Doing something you love for at times not a lot of money. Add on to that the fact that music scenes are witnessing a contraction in places to play live music and a general public's view in many cases that somehow "music should be free" makes it even tougher; and then we added Covid-19 to the pot!!! Honza Kourimsky is an exciting and in demand young guitarist who has been active in creating several bands and opportunities for musicians in his currently adopted land of residence Scotland. Ged Brockie talks with Honza about the opportunities he's created and asks how the lock down has affected his work and the work of those around them in terms of the bands and live performance opportunities. Honza Kourimsky in various action shots including with his band "Jimi Get Your Funk On". GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 41 – Table Of Contents 2.58 How are you feeling about lock down?5.24 Have new work opportunities presented themselves because of lock down?9.39 How have you gone about creating a career in music? 14.18 What projects are you currently involved with?25.12 Devising and writing new courses and becoming an author. 30.40 Writing musicals!34.23 Advice on getting through lock down as a musician. Learn more about Honza by following these links. Look out for Honza's band Jimi Get Your Funk On, listen to the music and see when they're next performing. Connect with Honza by subscribing to his Youtube channel.  Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

Explore the transformative power of community guitar groups in our latest podcast, where Chris Dixon shares his journey from one-on-one tuition to fostering collaborative musical experiences. Discover how connecting with local musicians can elevate your guitar learning, and find exclusive offers at the GMI Guitar Store!

Ged Brockie Of GMI Discusses The Incredible Piece Of Guitar Software That No Guitarist Should Be Without Called "Neck Diagrams" With It's Creator Justin Dolezy. The three packages available from Neck Diagrams We've all done it. Grabbed and scribbled down a bunch of lines and created our own chord boxes to then remember the latest and best chord, scale or arpeggio. Perhaps it was a bunch of chords for a song. You would think that there would be a plethora of quality software out there that could help you create beautiful images that you could easily share...but you'd be wrong. Justin Dolezy created the company Neck Diagrams over ten years ago and in that time, his software is the "go too" piece of digital kit that guitarists use to create stunning fret board images. Hot on the heels of our review of the latest incarnation of the software ND2, Ged Brockie discusses all things music, guitar and delves (lightly) into the world of programming. Justin discusses just what it takes to get a program like this up, running and out there to the guitar public at large. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 39 – Table Of Contents 2.43 Justin's background in music, music education and guitar playing.14.25 When the idea of ND came about.17.16 The programming language used. 18.10 The initial coding and challenges.19.45 The original ND 1 logo...the two dudes!21.40 The reception to ND 1.27.52 The amount of new code needed for ND 2.28.37 The role of the Neck Diagram Community in developing the program.34.04 The future of ND.

Jamie Akers Has Realised A Dazzling Career As A Multi-Instrumentalist Of Historical Stringed Instruments Including Early 19th Century Guitars, Lutes and The Amazing Theorbo. Ged Brockie Of GMI Find Out More About This Fascinating Musician & His Instruments. Jamie in action with the Theorbo. Note, the instruments goes higher than the top of the image! Once the instrument of choice for those with plucked string leaning, the Lute is now a distant second to the guitar in terms of popularity. This is unfortunate as it's beautiful sound and aesthetic should mean that it gets a lot more attention than it does. Jamie Akers has worked with just about every major orchestra in the UK, recorded for film, taught across Europe and performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the UK and beyond. Ged Brockie delves into, or at least talks about medieval instruments and later examples of stringed instrument history with Jamie as well as questioning him about the an instrument that he owns which you can see in the above image which is called the Theorbo. DO YOU HAVE ALEXA? ASK ALEXA TO PLAY THE GMI PODCAST Simply say “Alexa, open G. M. I. Guitar Music Institute” or “Alexa, start G. M. I. Guitar Music Institute" and you'll immediately be taken to the GMI podcast. You can find out all about the other commands by following the link from GMI - Guitar & Music Institute on ALEXA. If you enjoy the GMI podcasts then please leave a five star on our GoVocal link. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 38 – Table Of Contents 2.22 Exactly what is it that Jamie does?4.21 Discussion about the Theorbo.11.57 The other instruments that Jamie plays including his many Lutes. 24.47 Performing at Festivals around Europe.25.55 The role of early music instruments regarding accompaniment for singers.28.49 Recording for Hollywood films scores.39.57 Teaching at home and abroad. Video Material A selection of Jamie's performances from Youtube Another example of Jamie in performance. Links To Jamie's Website & Youtube Channel Learn more about Jamie's musical work by following these links. Jamie Akers' website at Jamie Akers. Watch, listen and enjoy Jamie's performances on the Jamie Akers Youtube channel. Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

Haftor Medboe is a highly regarded Scottish based composer, guitarist and educator. In this podcast interview, Ged Brockie of GMI discusses these areas of his work but also finds out about his new music label, Copperfly. Wonderfully evocative image of Haftor in performance Anyone who has had any dealings with the Scottish jazz scene will no doubt have come across Haftor Medboe. Haftor has been at the forefront of many new musical ventures over the years, not least his work with Napier universities yearly jazz summer school. What Haftor is now embarking on is a new music label. Creating a record label in the current digital world may sound fanciful, however, there is a twist. In this interview, Ged Brockie discusses Haftor's new plans as well as exploring his musical background, vision and direction. DO YOU HAVE ALEXA? ASK ALEXA TO PLAY THE GMI PODCAST Simply say “Alexa, open G. M. I. Guitar Music Institute” or “Alexa, start G. M. I. Guitar Music Institute" and you'll immediately be taken to the GMI podcast. You can find out all about the other commands by following the link from GMI - Guitar & Music Institute on ALEXA. If you enjoy the GMI podcasts then please leave a five star on our GoVocal link. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 37 – Table Of Contents 1.55 What is an "associate professor"?.3.12 Life and times.5.34 Discussing the old trope around Scandinavian musicians. 15.08 The backing of Norwegian arts by their government.20.12 Latest recording and work.23.54 Copperfly, a new record label.37.45 The Scottish Jazz Archive.46.25 The Napier Jazz Summer School. Video Material A selection of Haftor's music from Youtube Links To Haftor's Various Projects To find out more about Haftor's musical projects click on the following links. The Haftor Medboe website at Haftor Medboe. A detailed biography about Haftor can be found at the Napier University website. The new Copperfly label website is currently in beta. The Scottish Jazz Archive. Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

Tom Lippincott is a highly respected professional guitarist based in Florida, USA. This interview was meant to be broad ranging, however, Tom's eight string guitar (yes you read that correctly) took up almost the entire show! One thing that non-musicians should understand is that the world is full of great musicians, however, very few can actually claim to make a living from predominantly playing music. This podcast interview is with one such musician Tom Lippincott. Tom is an incredibly accomplished musician who also teaches guitar. Just take a look at one of his many Youtube video lessons (link below) and you'll immediately be struck by his knowledge and ability to clearly communicate his message. As the headline notes, this interview didn't get much past Tom's eight string guitar but we are hopeful that we can talk with Tom again in the near future as there is a lot more to discuss! DO YOU HAVE ALEXA? ASK ALEXA TO PLAY THE GMI PODCAST Simply say “Alexa, open G. M. I. Guitar Music Institute” or “Alexa, start G. M. I. Guitar Music Institute" and you'll immediately be taken to the GMI podcast. You can find out all about the other commands by following the link from GMI - Guitar & Music Institute on ALEXA. If you enjoy the GMI podcasts then please leave a five star on our GoVocal link. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 36 – Table Of Contents 2.50 Opening remarks about Tom's eight string guitar.9.35 Finding a guitar luthier to make the instrument.13.12 Why so many knobs on the guitar?19.35 What is the tuning of the eight string guitar?31.01 Discussing the George Van Esps guitar methods.37.12 Tom's story of actually picking up the guitar from the guitar maker.41.48 Getting used to the bigger neck.46.12 Confessions of a stupid guitar player.50.50 Why is quartal harmony not more "mainstream"? Video Material Just two examples of Tom from Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9_lpgGIB-U Tom playing his eight string guitar Tom on eight string and Steve on seven string. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5dyHX6QXT4 Performing "All The Things You Are" with Steve Herberman on 7 string guitar Links To Tom Lippincott Interested in getting to know about Tom's work? Please follow the links below. Tom's website can be found at Tom Lippincott A large range of Tom's guitar tuition can be found on the "Mike's Master Classes" on Youtube. Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

It's a fast changing world out there and the effects of the digital revolution are all around. In the world of guitar there are many new success stories, one of which is Guitareo led by guitarist Nate Savage. There is a lot of choice out there when it comes to learning to play guitar, however, some website and offerings stand out from the crowd and Guitareo is definitely one online guitar resource worth looking at. More than just a bunch of videos, it crucially, offers a community learning experience far beyond the usual guitar Youtube experience. Guitareo is part of a larger organisation that also offers tuition in drums and the piano to name just two other elements. Find out what this excellent resource is all about and the person who heads up the guitar tuition side of things in this podcast. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 35 – Table Of Contents 2.58 Nate discusses the beginning of Guitareo.5.02 Guitareo's structure and tweaking for the guitar market.5.18 Addressing the five main areas within the latest 26 week guitar course.7.12 The core group that Guitareo addresses.7.30 Nate discusses the various other courses available.8.25 Discussing Guitareo's Youtube channel.10.16 Getting the video's out to the people that will really use them.12.04 Interaction with the student's is what helps Guitareo stand out.13.30 Nate's own musical progression.16.56 How content is created for the company.18.38 What you get for a paid guitar tuition course. 21.16 Is the guitar tuition online market saturated? Video Material Nate in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bULnYSWNPE Here is another fine example of Guitareo video tuition material. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUfqtggenDE There are so many videos that we could show, however, we hope that you get the idea as we could embed hundreds of videos from Guitareo. Best this is to click the link below and visit the Guitareo website or Youtube channel and sample for yourself. Links To Guitareo Interested in knowing more about Guitareo? Please follow the links below. Check out the rather funky Guitareo website! With nearly half a million subscribers, don't miss out on the Guitareo Youtube channel. Here is the Guitareo Instagram account. And if you are a FB user, here is the Guitareo Facebook page. Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

Download the Tercelvoice Skate video Teaser - just 6.2 MegDownload In September 2017, Andy Squires was interviewed for GMI's "Musician's Moving Online" series (episode 20) as Andy planned the release of his first album under the name TercelVoice. Fifteen months later, we hear how his first release has fared and what advice he has for other singer songwriters. If you are a singer/songwriter, or indeed any kind of musician who is thinking about releasing a recording and well, you're just not sure if you should do it then you need to listen to this podcast from GMI with Andy Squires. Andy's positive attitude shines through and his true story of what has happened to him over the course of one year just shines through. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 34 – Table Of Contents 2.38 Andy explains the background to the album release.4.28 Gigging the album locally in the north of England.6.18 Making use of contacts - BBC Introducing.7.52 Sending the album out and getting a response - 248k views!12.40 Making use of Facebook ads.14.16 The various download sites that TercelVoice is available on.17.01 Getting a vinyl record made.24.36 Q&A on the process.32.01 Paid radio promotion?41.11 When does recording the second album begin? Video Material TercelVoice promo video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDbRvxiqNJI "Angel" by TercelVoice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=204oeDLvIIs Links To TercelVoice Here is a collection of handy links to Andy's various online resources, enjoy! Andy's website can be found here Andy Squire's website TercelVoice You can also listen to lots of Andy's content on his Soundcloud page. Finally, the TercelVoice CDBaby page. TercelVoice on Bandcamp. That wraps up this podcast but we'll be back soon with another. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI podcasts which can be found HERE.

Paul Holcomb and his new concept for guitar pick players - LEAP the Ergonomic Guitar Pick.   When Paul Holcomb decided to revisit guitar playing he was frustrated in part by using a plectrum. With a background in design, Paul decided it was time to do something about it and the LEAP concept was born. Almost space aged in design, Paul talks about the development of this new concept and developing it for a new generation of guitar players. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 33 – Table Of Contents 2.45 Who is Paul Holcomb? 6.41 How did the LEAP idea come about? 12.01 The design concept. 15.05 The physiological connection to plectrums. 20.12 Quick fire questions. 29.40 Does LEAP cut down on potential hand pain? 32.22 The artwork associated with the product. 42.36 General thoughts about LEAP and more on it's launch. Video Material Paul has a Kickstarter campaign which runs out at the end of October 2018. Here is the demo video for the LEAP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7pF8q7CRJ4 Demo video of the LEAP Ergonomic Guitar Pick system. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-aN-dHt3os Some extended playing with the LEAP for you to check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl_mdlRiHJA Links To LEAP Find out more about LEAP and give support. The EDGE Kickstarter page. The Youtube Channel. The Facebook page. Twitter users can interact here on Twitter. Instagram Bogstreet That wraps up this podcast but we'll be back soon with another. Check out the Paul's Kickstarter campaign and help make this project take off! If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check Out all our other GMI podcasts which can be found HERE.

It's hard to get noticed as a musician these days, so if there is anything out there that can help, you should grab it with both hands. Drooble is a powerful new website for musicians. Ged Brockie talks with founder Melina Krumova about this new force in online music. Melina Krumova is a musician based in Bulgaria. She is the force behind the music networking site "Drooble". If you've never heard of the website and you create music then you really need to get over there and start being part of one of the fastest growing networking and music exploration sites on the net today. GMI founder Ged Brockie discusses Drooble, finding music and the future plans for the company. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 32 – Table Of Contents 3.06 What is Drooble? 6.41 Getting musicians on board and engaged. 9.12 Musicians need to change the way they think about other musicians. 11.37 Does the platform need to get non musicians engaged with the site? 15.48 Regardless of genre, Drooble is looking for genuine music. 17.47 Plans to monetize? 19.34 Melina's background. 23.33 The creation of a rock school in Sofia. 30.20 About specific Karma points and rewards - the currency used on the site. 37.16 Music collection societies and the way forward for musicians. 40.11 Where did the name "Drooble" come from? Video Material Drooble is an easy to understand platform, however, just in case they have created some great video content to help you get up and running fast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2C73fE-aKY How the website works, the ins and outs of it all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XE5Mp6TrKQ Promo video featuring Melina. Note: this video language is in Bulgarian. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWv19a5F-gk Short promo video in English. Links To Drooble Find out more about Drooble and where to sign up; here are the links you need. The Drooble website. The Youtube Channel. The Facebook page. Twitter users can interact here on Twitter. Instagram Drooble That is the end of this podcast feature, we hope you take a closer look at Melina's website as it really looks like a positive way forward. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check Out all our other GMI podcasts which can be found HERE.

Ant Law is without doubt one of the most creative and expressive guitarists on the music scene today. In this interview with Ged Brockie, Ant discusses music, creativity, working in London and life as a musician.   Ant Law is one of a small band of musicians who not only play other people's music, but works hard exploring his own creativity and expression. This wide ranging interview finds Ant discussing his life before and then moving to London. Breaking into the scene and carving out a career in one of the most demanding musical environs in Europe. Ant also discusses his latest projects and his musical ideas and vision for the future. Podcast Ep 31 – Table Of Contents 2.02 Ant talks about his current tour and group trio HLK. 7.02 This is music to be listened to! 8.09 Ant discusses his background. 10.03 Getting established in London. 12.54 The skills needed to play in musical theatre in London. 17.58 Are there differences between working with theatre bands and orchestras? 23.46 Utilising social media and it's role with working musicians. 26.56 The main strands of Ant's current work. 32.52 Life outside of music. 38.03 Discussing Ant's guitar tuning. Video Material Of Ant Law In Action There is an extensive amount of video material with Ant on Youtube, here is just a small selection of what is available to view. The Ant Law Trio performing with Jazz Nursery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWiRLg9QvSQ Ant recording a solo over Parallel People for his second album "Zero Sum World" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt2SAXphzVs finally, here is a video of Ant performing "ten licks" for the crowdfunding of his third album https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D077nlL-LA0 Links To Ant Law's Online Content Find out more and follow Ant; here are the links you need. The Pitch Pilot website Ant Law. The Ant Law Youtube Channel. The Facebook page for Ant Law. Twitter users here is Ant Law on Twitter. Instagram Ant Law Trio HLK website Check Out All Other GMI Podcasts HERE.

Pitch Pilot - Inventor Tim Clarke Discusses New Invention For Guitar Pitch Pilot, Niagara Falls and Log Cabins. Tim Clarke's Log Cabin, inventor of Pitch PilotAbove you can see the log cabin that Tim Clarke, inventor of Pitch Pilot lives in. Tim is a musician who has a long line of inventions and ideas. In this episode, Ged Brockie from GMI discusses Pitch Pilot, Tim's latest invention that helps guitarists bend individual strings on guitars. It's hard bringing new ideas to the market and Tim discusses the lows and highs of the Pitch Perfect product. Living in a log cabin (above) in Canada, Tim needed to travel to undertake this interview which he gave near Niagara falls. Podcast Ep 30 – Table Of Contents 1.16 Tim describes his recording location. 2.59 Where Tim lives. 6.30 Introduction to Pitch Pilot. 13.17 The difference between Pitch Pilot and existing wammy bars. 14.40 Is Pitch Pilot confined to certain musical genres? 17.05 How is Pitch Pilot physically connected to a guitar? 22.01 Undertaking R&D. 25.36 The Pitch Pilot Kickstarter campaign. 28.26 Is Pitch Pilot too expensive? 35.59 Is the licencing of Pitch Pilot a possibility? 40.20 A musical family. Video Material From Pitch Pilot A review of Pitch Pilot from the guys at Guitar World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yxDqwNbtAs&t=19s An up close look at Pitch Pilot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSikQQmHonM Watch Pitch Pilot in action being used on a Fender Tele. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma0CMoVxEL0 Links To Pitch Pilot Online Content Fancy checking out Pitch Pilot in more detail? If you do, then here are the links you need. The Pitch Pilot Campaign on Kickstarter. The Pitch Pilot website Pitch Pilot. The Pitch Pilot Youtube Channel. The Facebook page for Pitch Pilot. Twitter users here is Pitch Pilot on Twitter. Tim's daughter vocalist Paige Cora & her orchestra Check Out All Other GMI Podcasts HERE.

Wikiloops - Richard Kaiser on Creating an online community of shared compositions and friendships. Wikiloops was created by Richard Kaiser and is now seven years old. In that time Wikiloops has built up a huge online community of musicians from around the world. Creating new music in a "ping pong" fashion where creativity is shared. In this GMI podcast episode, Ged Brockie speaks to Richard about Wikiloops, why he created it and the trials and tribulations of running a burgeoning website (as well as all the good stuff too!). Podcast Ep 29 – Table Of Contents 0.13 Opening music - Wikiloops. 3.11 About Richard and what Wikiloops is. 6.24 The community behind the concept. 9.32 How do people find Wikiloops? 16.12 The ongoing checks regarding copyright material. 26.00 Dealing with issues around the creative process. 37.44 The many languages the site has been interpreted into. 42.18 Covering the costs of running the business. 44.54 Why Richard is not going the Kickstarter route. 49.27 The percentage share for each region of the world on Wikiloops. 53.59 Taking Wikiloops around the world? Video Material From Wikiloops Wikiloops 7th year anniversary  video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD-lXzG1Vqs A message from Richard Kaiser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSwFxWTycZk The Wikiloops Engine Room! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_enidEomec Links To Wikiloops Online Content If you feel inspired to start collaborating with musicians around the world after listening to the Wikiloops podcast with Richard Kaiser then here are the links you need to find out more. Wikiloops is not about any one individual but about a community of musicians who enjoy working together. Wikiloops website Wikiloops Backing Track Finder Wikiloops Radio Richard Kaiser's Blog The Wikiloops Youtube Channel. The Facebook page for Wikiloops. Instagram Wikiloops Instagram. If you use Twitter here is Wikiloops on Twitter. Check Out All Other GMI Podcasts HERE. If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"]

KLOS Guitars Is Run By Adam Klosowiak and His Brother Ian. Find Out How They Have Redefined The Travel Guitar Market. There was a time when guitars were only made from wood, but those days have long gone. Now there are many materials used, but when it comes to dealing with extremes carbon fibre has to be one of the most durable materials yet. Adam Klosowiak of KLOS Guitars tells all in this incredible journey of two young brothers and their bid to dominate the travel guitar market. Podcast Ep 28 – Table Of Contents 2.10 About Adam and Ian Klosowiak, education and the creation of KLOS. 3.56 How engineering has helped in the creation of the company. 4.34 What is the problem? 7.24 Chance happening leads to carbon fibre. 10.43 KLOS and crowd funding. 13.20 Adam outlines the various crowdfunding campaigns undertaken by KLOS. 20.16 Who are KLOS Guitars aimed at? 22.40 Ukulele launch. 26.25 Selling through social media platforms. 28.49 Where does KLOS Guitars stand with regards future crowdfunding campaigns? 30.22 The accessories available for KLOS Guitars. 32.29 How good does the KLOS sound against traditional guitars? Video Material From KLOS Guitars KLOS Guitars promotional video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOoCvL-YDVk Demo of KLOS Guitars with Darrell Braun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwifStOsZC8 Review of KLOS Guitars by Acousticlife.tv https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lm7Q4K77qI&t=34s Links To KLOS Guitars Online Content Let's face it, the KLOS Guitar range is a real must have so why not have a look at what you could be playing round the campfire real soon! KLOS Guitars website KLOS Guitars The KLOS Guitars Youtube Channel. The Facebook page for KLOS Guitars. Instagram users can find KLOS Guitars Instagram here. Last but not least, KLOS Guitars on Twitter. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.  

Terry Wollman Has Worked With Some Of The Biggest Names In The Music Industry - Here He Talks Music, Career, And His Latest Release Terry Wollman with Tom-Jones How many people get the opportunity to work with musicians of the stature of Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Billy Preston, The 5th Dimension, Wilson Phillips, Al Jarreau, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Keb’ Mo’, Gerald Albright and Eartha Kitt and that's just a small selection by the way! The answer is not many, but Terry Wallman has and in this podcast interview with GMI - Guitar & Music Institute founder Ged Brockie, Terry talks about his musical career, work and his latest musical release. Podcast Ep 27 – Table Of Contents 2.06 Beginnings. 5.46 Breaking into the LA music scene. 8.41 Parking cars. 10.40 Auditioning for Billy Preston. 16.02 The harsh reality of the music business! 21.00 Heading out as a solo artist. 25.22 Working as a music director, player in American TV. 26.04 The Production process. 34.37 Recording with Michael McDonald. 39.32 Musical labels such as "smooth guitar". 40.19 The new release "No Problem". 41.50 Advice for musicians trying to break into the business. Video Of Terry Wollman Watch and listen to Terry in action from a small selection of his many Youtube videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUUtRHJQEag Terry working with Michael McDonald https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i866TV_srg Live performance by Terry of Norwegian Wood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SryrEwbofQ8 Links To Terry Wollman Online Content If you'd like to know more about Terry's latest release, or perhaps just find out more about his music and work then here are the links you'll need. The Terry Wollman Radio show Making It With Terry Wollman Terry's own website at Terry Wollman. Terry is of course on Wikipedia if you want a quick potted history of his work and life. Terry's new single No Problem is available of iTunes, it's the #1 most added on Billboard! JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.  

Claudio Pagelli One Half Of The Team That Creates Some Of The Finest Handmade Guitars In The World Claudio Pagelli and his wife Claudia create beautiful guitars that can be seen as works of art in their own right. Although Pagelli Guitars will need no introduction for the majority of archtop and guitar enthusiasts/players, for the few people out there who have not come across Pagelli Guitars stunning designs, you are in for a treat. GMI - Guitar & Music Institute leader Ged Brockie in discussion with Claudio Pagelli. Podcast Ep 26 – Table Of Contents 2.12 Discussing whether the guitar is in danger of being forgotten. 4.40 Environmental issues regarding guitar building. 7.16 The guitar design process and how the Pagelli team work. 9.43 Starting out. 14.55 Moving from the initial design process to building a guitar. 21.55 Attending large music industry shows. 24.00 The tools needed to build guitars. 25.10 The question of creating guitar building courses? 26.49 Future plans in the Pagelli locker. 29.09 Any chance of a payment plan to buy Pagelli guitars? Video Of Claudio Pagelli Here are just some of the many videos of Claudio Pagelli on video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWUokatu7uY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYsajjMNu38 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmaA9QsDN6M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QhiTzjos7c Links To Pagelli Guitars Online Content Want to know more or want one (or more) of these Pagelli guitars by Claudio and Claudia Pagelli? Thought so. Find out more from these links. Check out the Pagelli Guitars website. On Social Media? Here is Pagelli Guitars Facebook Page. There are huge amounts of images all over a plethora of social media platforms and obviously within Google itself. Just search for Pagelli Guitars. Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.  

Musician's Moving Online 3 - Jazz Fusion Guitarist Thomas Berglund Keeping It Real!     Thomas is one of Sweden's best known guitar players and in the interview that follows, he talks about balancing working online with playing live. He also discusses how he came to be online, the challenges inherent in creating content for guitar players around the world and the many benefits gained by doing so. Podcast Ep 25 – Table Of Contents 1.50 Introduction to Thomas. 3.27 Working as a musician and guitar teacher. 5.42 The power of Star Licks! 8.55 Going online and speaking English. 9.45 Youtube is where it happens. 13.10 The psychology of paying for material. 21.23 The music scene in Sweden. 23.10 How long does it take to start making a reputation online? 24.28 Making use of social media. Example of Thomas's Playing and Work On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cSm5CYUx9E Links To Thomas Berglund's Online Content If you enjoyed the podcast and you want to know more about Thomas and his work then here is a bunch of must click links to his various online real estate. Check out the Thomas Berglund. On Social Media? Here is Thomas's Facebook Page and here he is on Instagram. The Thomas Berglund Youtube channel. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.  

GLB Sound - Creators Of Jazz Guitar Amplification If you are interested in guitar amplifiers or amplification in general then you are in for a treat! Italian guitar amp builder Gianluca La Boria gives an in depth interview about his company, the amplifiers he builds and exactly how he goes about creating his sumptuous amplifiers. Are you tired of just getting the cheapest mass produced amplification on the market? If not then you are missing out. Hopefully this interview with an artist of amplification will change your mind. Podcast Ep 24 – Table Of Contents 3.10 Guinluca's background before setting up the business. 4.55 Italian design - a cultural heritage. 8.27 Discussing the role of the amplifier in the sound creation process. 12.04 The importance of tonewoods. 21.29 Needing to find the correct wood with the right harmonic response. 34.57 Thinking about the weight of amplification. 39.40 The reality of running a small business. 52.17 Paint and why it matters. Other GLB Sound Content Check out this promotional video for the GIG50 Combo. If that wasn't enough to get you reaching for your wallet, check out the next video! PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE Links To GLB Sound Online Content Here are a bunch of links to on how you can learn more about hiring out your gear that perhaps you're not using or don't really want anymore. Included is the main website but there are plenty of social media links for you to choose from as well. Check out the GLB Sound Website. On Social Media? GLB Sound on Facebook. Here is GLB Sound on Instagram. The GLB Sound Youtube channel. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.

Looking To Make Some Money From Your Instrument? Fretish May Be The Answer! 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. It sounds outlandish in a way, but Sam Tharp is making a business out of helping musicians hire out their own gear (including guitars) to other musicians and the musicians keep the lion's share of the cost. Sam has worked in the highest echelons of the computer industry, but now he's creating his own waves with this new start up company. Need to be convinced about this concept? Listen to the podcast below to have your mind changed. Podcast Ep 23 – Table Of Contents 1.17 Cambridge town hall in Boston and great Mexican restaurants. 2.58 Sam's background and previous work. 9.25 How the company came about. 13.04 The instruments that people are hiring out. 19.55 Potential pitfalls of the system? 26.50 Ways of protecting both the owner and renter of an instrument. 29.54 Thoughts on how the business is progressing. 36.25 Targeting of instrument makers for try before you buy. Here is the Fretish video from their Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HUs_fN7n0w PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE Links To Fretish Online Content Here are a bunch of links to on how you can learn more about hiring out your gear that perhaps you're not using or don't really want anymore. Included is the main website but there are plenty of social media links for you to choose from as well. Check out the Fretish Website. On Social Media? Fretish on Facebook. Here is Fretish on Twitter as well. The Fretish Youtube channel. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.

Graeme Duffin - Keeping Songwriting In The Family With Ashton Lane   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. As mentioned in the intro, this podcast discusses Ashton Lane which comprises his daughter and son in law Esther and Tim O'Conner. Graeme plays guitars as well as arranging, producing, mixing and mastering at his Foundry Music Lab. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=2N0WL49wmtY Back to those glittery guitars on Graeme's wall!     Podcast Ep 22 – Table Of Contents 1.01 Discussing Ashton Lane and Graeme's involvement with the project. 3.44 Graeme's favourite guitar players. 5.33 The gear used on Wet Wet Wet tours. 7.30 Discussing guitars. 8.11 Talking about the McGuire programme. 19.10 Is there going to be another "Wets" tour? 20.05 Advice for young guitarists getting into the music business. 22.50 Graeme get's one last plug in about Ashton Lane! PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE Links To Graeme's Online Content Graeme does not have a personal website, however, you'll find links to his studio and Ashton Lane below. Check out Graeme's recording studio Foundry Music Lab at this link. The McGuire Programme - Go Beyond Stuttering Ashton Lane links Ashton Lane - Nashville sound duo. Check out the links below. Breathe You In single - http://bit.ly/ashtonlanebreatheyouin Video - https://youtu.be/2N0WL49wmtY Website - www.ashtonlaneofficial.com   JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.

Graeme Duffin - Pop Group Wet Wet Wet Guitarist for Over Three Decades! 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. Graeme has kindly allowed us to photograph the many awards and guitars found in his studio. Check out these great images from the recording date of this interview. Graeme in position with some of his many guitars and awards behind him. Here is a promotional shot of Graeme for Orange Amps from back in the day! And another image showing some of his many gold discs for sales over the years. Podcast Ep 21 – Table Of Contents 3.13 Graeme's musical background. 6.58 Deciding to take music up as a career. 10.23 Graeme's first ever guitar. 12.30 Hooking up with Wet Wet Wet. 17.20 Fitting in with the band's style. 20.10 The winning producer combination that made all the difference to the Wets. 22.52 Working with a top USA producer that was a big disappointment. 25.40 Earning points as a producer with the band. 28.06 The pressure to keep the hits coming. 33.32 How Graeme feels about the last thirty three years musically and as an experience. 37.01 The creation of Foundry Music Lab. 39.38 Ashton Lane...the next BIG project. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE Links To Graeme's Online Content Graeme does not have a personal website, however, you'll find links to his studio and Ashton Lane below. Check out Graeme's recording studio Foundry Music Lab at this link. Ashton Lane links Ashton Lane features Graeme's daughter and son in law in an incredible Nashville sound duo. Check out there work through the links below. Breathe You In single - http://bit.ly/ashtonlanebreatheyouin Video - https://youtu.be/2N0WL49wmtY Website - www.ashtonlaneofficial.com   JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.

Musician's Moving Online 2 - Singer Songwriter Andy Squires Album Launch 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! Podcast Ep 20 – Table Of Contents 1.42 Introduction from Andy and his background. 5.05 Discussion on the new album. 6.11 Getting picked up by the BBC. 7.07 Gigging all over the place. 8.40 Multi-instrumentalist. 10.05 Production degree already in the bag! 15.31 Thinking in a new way in the digital world. 16.54 A masterstroke in terms of getting the music out to people with influence. 21.21 Making use of Spotify. 24.55 Ensuring that you are heard on multiple online platforms. 25.54 Making use of Facebook advertising. 29.30 Signing up to CDBaby and Tunecore. 32.44 Creating video to backup the release. 36.34 Considering having music used in adverts. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE Links To Andy's Website & Other Online Content We were lucky enough to get some pre-release thirty second extracts from Andy's new album, so have a listen folks! https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/used%20up%20chorus%2030%20sec.mp3 Used Up Chorus extract https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/shattered%20friends%20chorus%2030sec.mp3 Shattered Friends Chorus extract https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/shattered%2030%20strings.mp3 Shattered Friends Strings extract https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/bad%20to%20the%20bone%2030into.mp3 Bad To The Bone extract https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/The%20love%20he%20kept%2030sec.mp3 The Love He Kept extract Andy Squire's logo Here is a collection of handy links to Andy's various online resources, enjoy! Andy's website can be found here Andy Squire's website Tercel Voice You can also listen to lots of Andy's content on his Soundcloud page. Finally, Andy's CDBaby page. That wraps up this podcast but we'll be back soon with another guitar podcast! Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.

Musical U - Helping To Redress The Balance In Musical Aural Training   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. Podcast Ep 19 – Table Of Contents 1.52 Introduction from Christopher. 2.24 Is there a link between music and mathematics? 3.43 Christopher's career and musical background. 5.15 Spotting a need for an aural training programme. 9.26 The skill of "audiation". 14.15 Over four million people have visited the Musical-U. 19.54 Different horses for different courses...to some extent! 25.26 How long Musical-U courses last. 28.32 Dealing with the cherry picking effect of the Internet. 30.17 The people who sign up to Musical-U 31.51 Age not specific but some surprising results from the data gathered. 36.51 Moving away from apps to a membership website. 38.55 Working on the new Musical-U podcast series. PLEASE SUPPORT GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE Resources & Links Mentioned In The Podcast Here is a sample of the many Youtube videos available on the Musical-U Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGHvSp5KIYU For the singers amongst you, another excellent video example. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kLLNFH-uuU here is a video on how to memorise song lyrics better... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsWRArDMzO4 our final short look at Musical-U's video channel is all about the benefits of children learning music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF4bNqgtDrc Click the link to go straight to the Musical-U aural training website. If you are a Twitter user, here is Musical-U's Twitter channel. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE. /*

The Next Big Kickstarter Guitar Project - Breeze Tri-Stand For Guitar 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. Podcast Ep 18 – Table Of Contents 1.45 Sheldon and Mitch introductions. 3.08 The first invention "Double Whammy". 5.22 Designing a new products, what is needed. 8.00 The rough and tumble of business. 10.55 Mitch Helten describes his background and role in Breeze. 20.43 Developing the Breeze Tri-Stand. 24.06 Dealing with patents. 26.57 Timeline for production of the Tri-Stand. 32.52 Looking to the future. PLEASE SUPPORT GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE The people that make up Breeze Inventions Entrepreneur Mitch Helten Inventor Sheldon Lavineway             Here is a Youtube video of Sheldon demonstrating the Breeze Tri-Stand for guitar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o89EJnZir2Y An image which shows the Breeze Tri-Stand from various angles.                       The featured image which is also shown below shows the wide range of instruments that will eventually be catered for with the Breeze Tri-stand system. Here are videos of Sheldon's previous inventions starting with the "Double Whammy". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq3NTC6oJoE the "Trem King Vibrato System"... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB6yVCDupag and the Flex Stix which helped drummers feel like they are playing real drums when practicing with electronic kits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1adIatR0fo Resources & Links Mentioned In The Podcast The company website for Breeze Inventions. Find out more about Sheldon Lavineway at his website. The Breeze Tri-Stand Kickstarter page where you can donate and receive rewards for supporting this product. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE. /*

Ever Been Ripped Off As A Musician? If Not Then Listen To This Podcast   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. Podcast Ep 17 – Table Of Contents 1.03 Introduction. 1.26 The tale in full. 5.47 The sucker punch. 7.38 A long list of broken promises. 9.40 What to do next? 10.15 Lessons learned. 12.19 Tricks to watch out for! 13.45 Organisations worth joining. 14.50 Online resources. 15.50 Taking revenge, is it worth it? 17.05 Give us your story. PLEASE SUPPORT GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE Links Mentioned In The Podcast The UK Musicians Union A really good article from CD BABY The American Federation Of Musicians UPDATES ON GED GETTING PAID FOR THE GIG Any updates to the original podcast will be posted here and dated. Original gig with promise of payment after gig with an unknown band 08/07/17 GREAT NEWS! The band member (not band leader) who phoned actually got the gig fee into my account and hopefully it came from the band leader! On this occasion I've been really lucky but perhaps not so lucky next time so watch out guys! 28/07/17 JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE. /*

Musician's Moving Online 1 - Youtube Guitar Guru David Wallimann This is the first in a series of podcasts (which are not offered in sequential order across the series) which deals with the subject of how to create a successful offering online as a musician and actually make a living doing so. The first interview is with guitarist David Wallimann. David has built up a Youtube channel that has at this point in writing amassed an impressive 78k subscribers! David gives the low down on how he has achieved this and the pitfalls to watch out for. As well as this he gives facts and figures on income from Youtube advertising and how he supports this income in other ways. Podcast Ep 16 – Table Of Contents 1.46 Wallimann - what's in a name? 4.08 Discovering guitar in France. 4.30 Moving to the USA. 7.50 Getting into the band Glass Hammer. 10.35 Learning to live with your musical reality. 13.53 Beginning to work online. 15.22 Main influences and talking about the online experience. 16.54 The way that the Internet and digital assets have changed music creation and learning. 22.04 Do you make a living from the Internet? 24.00 The secret that needs to be learned to succeed on Youtube and the Internet. 32.53 Learning from another Youtube expert. 34.42 The future developments and direction. 35.23 Using Kickstarter to release an album. 41.52 Dealing with slow or non growth in your Youtube channel and burnout. 45.42 Where all the ideas come from. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE More About David's Youtube Channel, Links & Other Online Content Here is David Wallimann's Youtube channel trailer which is an excellent exemplar of how to go about making one and what you should put in your content. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCtBd7toiOA Some more examples of David's Youtube channel lessons which cover a huge range of topics and are very popular across his channel. video example #1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYyK9Y0Fos8 video example #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cankIICyllE video example #3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUJ36fVrbkA Links To David's Website & Other Online Content Here are some handy links to David's other online content! David's website can be found here David Wallimann website. Here you can see a selection of guitar lessons by David at Guitar Playback. The Jamplay course spoken about in the podcast. Finally, here is a blog interview that David gave to Live4Guitar. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE. /*

Music, Health & Healing - Changing Peoples Lives Many people around the world are waking up to the fact that music is not just about enjoyment or accompanying a social/entertainment situation. Music is now used as therapy to help people of all ages who suffer from a wide range of illnesses and ailments. Ged Brockie of GMI had the pleasure of interviewing one of the executive directors of Nordoff Robbins Scotland Janet Halton in the Edinburgh premises which is one of four Scottish centres. Nordoff Robbins as Janet explains in the interview, have centres around the world and carry out a wide range of therapies with music at the heart of everything they do. Podcast Ep 15 – Table Of Contents 2.03 Janet Halton talks about Nordoff Robbins Edinburgh centre. 4.10 How Nordoff Robbins started out. 6.26 Connecting music with meaningful activity. 9.25 Music therapy for all. 9.05 The design stage. 10.36 Old man in car with dementia knows all the songs (see below for videos). 12.10 Discussing the process of music therapy. 14.42 Janet Halton discusses her journey to music therapy? 17.11 How music therapy works around the world. 21.08 The specific skills of music therapists. 27.01 How someone can become a music therapist. 28.58 The Funding of Nordoff Robbins Scotland. PLEASE SUPPORT GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE FIND OUT MORE & SUPPORT THE WORK OF NORDOFF ROBBINS Here are a range of videos which displays just some of the work and the people from all sides who are involved with Nordoff Robbins. We hope you are encouraged to consider supporting this charity which does vital work for people of all ages around the world. Inside Nordoff Robbins Scotland's Edinburgh Premises Here is a short video showing two of the main therapy rooms within the building and the wide range of instruments used for the therapy sessions. The Work Of Nordoff Robbins Scotland Videos created by Nordoff Robbins Scotland demonstrating music therapy practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-erQdawzEH4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBaPT7YUa2g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ufD_o7a_ek The Man In The Car Story As Mentioned In The Podcast Here is the video of the gentleman who has dimentia but still knows all the song lyrics (great singer as well)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UQ5mjFzHTA From the above video, this led to a recording session - how about that! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2zJfFECrSc Quite a heart warming story and shows how people with dimentia are vitalised by music. Find out more about what Nordoff Robbins Scotland does and how you can be involved. In the following link you can find out how you can get involved and help Nordoff Robbins Scotland continue to support those that need help through music therapy. A Wikipedia article on Nordoff Robbins and it's history. Here you can read and learn about music therapy. JUST $1 PER MONTH MAKES A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST If you enjoy our podcasts then please consider supporting GMI. Even if you give just $1 per month, you will help us develop this site. Your support will enable us to continue bringing the best in guitar and music in article, lesson, video and podcast form from around the world. [give_form id="14708" show_title="true" show_goal="true" show_content="above" display_style="button"] Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE. /*

Struggling To Remember Your Chords, Scales & Theory? FretDeck Could Be The Answer   Let's face it, learning the guitar can be hard and that is where FretDeck comes in. It is a very simple concept, but like most of the best ideas; they are simple. In this podcast we talk to Justin Comstock about how came up with the idea of FretDeck. Further to this, we discuss his career as a player and how he managed to get through the maze of Kickstarter to see his dream idea become a reality. Podcast Ep 14 – Table Of Contents 1.20 Introductions. 2.30 What was the inspiration for FretDeck? 4.05 Designing FretDeck. 6.25 Getting into the detail. 9.05 The design stage. 10.12 The biggest challenges faced. 11.39 Moving the idea onto Kickstarter. 15.55 Ideas for the next FretDeck? 17.03 How much does FretDeck cost? 18.23 Justin's playing career and development. 20.10 Plans for the future. 22.40 The benefits of using Kickstarter! PLEASE SUPPORT GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE More About FretDeck The FretDeck promo video kind of says it all, but we think the moving cards are pretty groovy. It probably took an absolute age to create this animation with the stop motion technique. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AEG_WjCQ6s Starting Out With FretDeck Justin gives an overview of how to use and get the most from his invention. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Ur65jFF-s A Little About Jason Here is a little about Jason from his own website and in his own words. Hi! My name is Justin Comstock. I am the owner of Comstock Guitar Studio and the creator of the FretDeck. I have been playing the guitar since I was 11 years old. I started teaching the guitar during high school and have over 14 years of experience in teaching guitar. During high school I took music theory AP and continued learning more after graduating. Music has always been my passion and I enjoy helping others learn. I enjoy hearing my students write their own music and seeing what they can accomplish on the guitar. I would like to tell you why I created this fantastic product for guitar players. One evening while I was watching TV, I tuned into a Stevie Ray Vaughn concert that I have seen many times prior. As I watched this amazing guitarist play across the fretboard, I realized that he was playing pentatonic scales on the entire guitar. I thought if only other guitar players could understand the fretboard like Stevie Ray Vaughn. My goal is to help guitar players master the entire fret board in every single key so they feel more comfortable playing the guitar. So, I created the FretDeck! You can find out more about FretDeck and purchasing it by clicking FretDeck. On Justins blog he has a series of great articles for guitarists. The FretDeck pitch on the Kickstarter website. Check Out All Our Other Podcasts HERE.  

So You Want To Work In A Guitar Store? Chris Cunningham (second from the right above) is the manager of Guitar Guitar Edinburgh. Opened thirteen years ago, Chris discusses the role of manager, the skills you need to work in stores like Guitar Guitar and his life around guitars (thousands of them!). Podcast Ep 13 – Table Of Contents 1.23 Selling dreams - "making your dreams come true". 2.06 Favorite guitar of Chris Cunningham. 3.22 The beginnings of Guitar Guitar. 5.55 What working in a guitar store is all about. 8.47 Where do all the guitars go? 10.40 The way guitar selling has changed over the years. 13.34 The continual growth of Guitar Guitar. 15.02 Amps, pedals and more... 16.15 Visiting Yahama's guitar factory in the far east. 27.45 The next generation of multi-effects pedals. 30.55 Guys who like to edit sounds till the "cows come home". 33.22 The continuing march of amplifier technology. 38.01 The most expensive guitar ever sold by Guitar Guitar? 45.14 How to get into work within the guitar sales industry. More About Guitar Guitar Guitar Guitar Facebook page. Check out the Guitar Guitar Website. Check Out All Our Other Podcasts Check out our podcast page which includes all our podcasts to date with news on up and coming episodes.  

Moving To Seattle, Creating The PNW Film Scoring Programme, Getting An(other) Education ... Hummie wraps up this four part interview discussing his move to Seattle, the first beginnings of the Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program. He also talks about how he met Barbara Streisand under a huge last minute orchestration gig! His relationship and work with Jerry Goldsmith and finally his current film projects. Podcast Ep 12 – Table Of Contents 1.05 The way in which technology is changing in film music. 4.07 Hummie discusses his Emmy awards. 3.43 TV series Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. 5.55 Revisiting "Language Of The Heart". 8.08 PNW - How one of the finest film scoring programs started out. 12.59 Working for Marc Shaiman on his films Misery and City Slickers, Addams Family. 17.53 Deciding to study a doctoral thesis. 22.14 The results students studying at PNW are getting in the music industry. 25.24 Writing a book on film scoring and orchestration. 27.55 Orchestrating for a Barbara Streisand movie...last minute call! 29.43 Memories of Jerry Goldsmith. 37.45 Current projects underway and in the pipeline. HUMMIE WEBLINKS Pacific Northwest Film Scoring Program Hummie Mann Check Out All Our Other Podcasts Check out our podcast page which includes all our podcasts to date with news on up and coming episodes. SUPPORT GMI THROUGH OUR PATREON PAGE If you enjoy the podcasts, lessons, music and other activities please support us through Patreon. Patreon supporters also receive other benefits. Even if you can only give a dollar it all helps. Find the page here GMI Patreon page.