Eddie is one of my all time favourite musicians. Born in Minnesota in 1938 his tragically short career only lasted a few years. In the late 1950s Eddie was a rock and roll star famous for hits such as ‘summertime blues’ and ‘c’mon everybody’. He was a sharp dressed good looking young man and hisContinue reading “Eddie Cochran”
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My First Music Hero
I remember when I was 13 years old I had to write a music project in school on a musician we liked and I chose to do mine on Buddy Holly. I had grown up listening to the early rock and roll star as my mum and dad had all his original records and theyContinue reading “My First Music Hero”
The King of Rock and Roll?
Many people regard Elvis Presley as the king of rock and roll but I must disagree. For me Chuck Berry is the true king. When I think of Chuck I think of him playing Johnny.B.Goode with his famous red 335 guitar and doing his duck walk. Of course Chuck was far more than one song and a stageContinue reading “The King of Rock and Roll?”
Ever wondered how to make money out of music?
Thinking of learning an instrument, wondering what you could do with your music once you get to a good standard? Then, if like me you are a struggling rock star with more emphasis on the struggling than the rockstar you might want to consider joining a wedding/function band. As with all jobs there are good and badContinue reading “Ever wondered how to make money out of music?”
Jimi Hendrix still the best?
After all these years since Jimi died on September the 18th 1970 at the tender age of 27 he is still widely regarded as the best and one of the most influential guitarists of all time. Given that he has been gone for over 40 years its a testament to the man and his extraordinaryContinue reading “Jimi Hendrix still the best?”
The different ways to play the Harmonica
Ways of playing a Harmonica The harmonica has endured over the years because of its versatility in blues and folk. Take Dylan and Little Walter, both of them play the harp (harmonica) in very different ways. Dylan mostly playing what are called ‘straight harp’ meaning using the ‘blow holes’ more than the ‘draw’. Straight harpContinue reading “The different ways to play the Harmonica”
A guide to buying an Amplifier for your Guitar
With so many guitar amplifiers on the market its difficult to know which one to buy. In general there are two types of guitar amps. 1. Valve Amplifiers (also known as Tube Amps). 2. Transistor Amplifiers. As with most things in music it comes down to what type of sound you like. For example ifContinue reading “A guide to buying an Amplifier for your Guitar”
Guitar Lessons – Grade 2
About Ben Ben is a nine year old lad, and a complete beginner when he started learning the guitar, and we are now working on Rock School Guitar Grade 2. What Ben is now playing Ben plays a strat like his hero John Fuschanti and has chosen to do two songs from the Hot RocksContinue reading “Guitar Lessons – Grade 2”
A Guide to Buying your First Electric Guitar
Electric guitars come in all shapes and sizes, so buying an electric guitar for you or your child can be confusing. There are many makes and models, most of which are copies of the more expensive US made Fenders and Gibsons and a few other brands. How much do you want to spend? The first thingContinue reading “A Guide to Buying your First Electric Guitar”
Thank you card for Guitar Lessons
I have taught Joe and Erin (brother and sister) guitar for several years, but after I moved to Lilbourne, just outside Rugby in Warwickshire earlier this year I was forced to give up their guitar lessons. Having to give up their guitar lesson was a real shame because they both really enjoyed their lessons. Joe and Erin both achieved their grade threeContinue reading “Thank you card for Guitar Lessons”
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