Many people ask me questions about what type of pedals, multi-effect, or rack mount effects units to buy. First of all we should look at what the professionals use and then you can make up your mind, as this will give you a good place to begin. I will assume that you want to use them for jamming or live performing. If you want to use them for recording it will be slightly different. You can see the rest of the article here.
Every serious guitarist needs to have a very good sense of musical time. The better the quality of musician you play with,the better their sense of time will be, so you need to be ready for them. You are not born with a good sense of musical time,but can develop it with a little practice each day. Download the article here
In all my years of playing and teaching music I have never come across a piece of equipment that is as good as “Transcribe”. Transcribe is a software application for your computer that slows your music down so you can learn quicker. It is not only in the slowing down that it is useful, but has other uses as well. It is available for PC and Mac. To read more click here.
There are many mistakes that keep appearing in guitarists’ previous educational background evident
when they begin lessons with me. I thought I would share some of those mistakes with you so you can quickly get on the right track. The mistakes that follow here are only a few. make sure you download this file so you don’t make the same mistakes many others are making by clicking here.
There are many things a guitarist needs to prepare for before playing a gig, open mic night or rehearsal. However, many guitarists are not organised enough when it comes to preparing for breakdowns with their guitars or equipment while playing live. They need a tool bag. Have you got one? Read the full article here.
I frequently get asked questions like, “What is copyright?” “Can I write the lyrics out to my favourite songs?” and “Can I record someone else’s song and sell it?” “Why can’t I just photocopy music?” or “Why can’t I just copy a CD for my friend?” To download the article click here.
Are you a guitarist or a musician? To find out download the article here.
Larry is one of my favourite jazz guitarists and is soon touring New Zealand. During that time he will play two gigs with my 101 Lab Band. Read the interview here.
Danny is one of my favourite blues guitar players. He plays with great feel and has a sound of his own. You can read the interview here
Here are some videos of my learner student band in concert. Would you like to be part of it? Then call me now (06) 357 0057.