Entries from June 2008

Good to Great Guitar Sound

June 27th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Hi guys,
Welcome to my column. Let me introduce myself and my background, my name is Chris Horton. I’m a 25 year old guitarist, in a working band, and I play guitar for a local studio, Oasis Records. I also have worked as crew on some big name Australian acts. I got to see and set [...]

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Tags: Developing Your Own Guitar Style · Guitar Lessons · Guitar Player Zen

Featured Artist of the Week: Steve Hart

June 25th, 2008 · 14 Comments

Watch out guys, there is a young guitar ace you better watch out for on the music scene in Scotland. This 17 year old guitarist from Glasgow, demonstrates a maturity and command over the instrument that many never achieve. What sets this young man apart from others, however, is his sense [...]

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Who Needs a Right Arm to Play Guitar Anyways?

June 23rd, 2008 · 4 Comments

I don’t have the right amp. I just don’t like how my neck pickup is sounding so I have to wait until I can afford to replace it. My hand is cramped up. There are just too many players out there who are better than me, so why practice and even [...]

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Tags: Technique/Physical Lessons

Featured Artist of the Week: Jonas Tamas

June 17th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Tight Squeeze by Jonas Tamas

Hey Jonas, thanks for taking the time for this interview!
Hey man, thanks for having me in GPZ! Well, each time I bump into the term ’taking the time’, this Dream Theater classic comes to my mind at once…
…Take The Time!
Yeah, Take The Time… so it is a cool start for this [...]

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Looks Like Someone Has a Case of the Mondays….

June 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Find yourself getting asked this question each day as you stroll into your part-time or full-time job? Maybe you are starting to feel like everyday you have a “case of the Mondays.”

If you can find a fulfilling job that allows you to still be involved in music at the level you desire, then great! [...]

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Tags: Guitar Player Zen