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The new rock school books have just come out so I thought I’d tell you a few things about these great learning tools. Each book is graded from what they call debut right through to grade 8. You can choose from 6 songs all of which are designed to improve different areas of your techniqueContinue reading “New rock school books.”

For many years now I have been playing in a wedding band called superfuzz. We play all over the country and have a great time even though it can be tiring as it’s normally a late finish. This is one avenue any musician of a good standard can go down to earn some money usingContinue reading “This weekends antics -life in a function band!”

Check put my favourite guitar riffs. 1. Johnny b Goode by chuck berry. https://youtu.be/ZFo8-JqzSCM 2. Smoke on the water by Deep Purple. https://youtu.be/zUwEIt9ez7M 3. Whole lotta love by Led Zeppelin. 4. Satisfaction by the Stones. 5. Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix 6. Black Night by Deep Purple. 7.  Sweet child o mine by Guns nContinue reading “The best guitar riff ?”

my band mates and I are always discussing this subject. What some people love in one singer other people dislike. I suppose all great frontmen gave certain characteristics in common. Voice. Image. Charisma. Stage presence. Here is a top ten that I have put together. 1 Jim Morrison. 2. Mick jagger. 3. Roger  Daltrey. 4Continue reading “The greatest frontman”

One of the greatest and influential bluesmen was McKinley Morganfield better known as Muddy Waters. Born in 1913 in clarksdale, Mississippi he was playing the guitar and harmonica by the age of 17. By the early fifties Muddy had recorded several blues albums with some great songs including the classic “Hoochie Coochie Man” Muddy wasContinue reading “Muddy Waters”

1. Arrange a day and time that suits us both. Lessons can take place at your home or workplace or wherever is suitaible for you. 2. Organise a quiet space for the lesson to take place with plenty of space to move around especially if you are learning the guitar. 3. Be ready to startContinue reading “FIVE pointers for your first private music lesson”

Cream were formed in 1966 by Ginger baker. Eric Clapton joined on the condition Jack Bruce was hired as bass guitarist. Clapton was already very established on the music scene in London and was considered the best blues guitarist in England. The band produced 3 albums. Fresh cream in 1966, Disraeli gears in 1967, andContinue reading “The rise and demise of cream.”

1. Choose a fantastic tutor.! A good tutor can really help you come on as a musician. There is no substitution for someone who has been playing for many years showing you the correct techniques and secrets to playing that you would never pick up anywhere else. 2. Start early! Its no secret that MozartContinue reading “Top 5 tips to becoming a skilful musician.”

Keith moon was famous for playing the drums with The Who. Before The Who exploded onto the rock scene drummers generally went unnoticed and tapped out a simple beat. Moon played with a free flowing energetic swagger, his arms swirling like helicopter blades. When he came off stage he looked like he’d ran a marathon.Continue reading “Keith moon. A true bad boy of rock.”

I went to see one of my favourite artists on Friday the 6 th of may and wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. For starters Bob didn’t say a word all night which didn’t really bother me but a “hi thanks for coming ” would have been nice. Onto the music and DylanContinue reading “Bob Dylan show.”