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 [...]
Entries from June 2008
Good to Great Guitar Sound
June 27th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Tags: Developing Your Own Guitar Style · Guitar Lessons · Guitar Player Zen
Featured Artist of the Week: Steve Hart
June 25th, 2008 · 15 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 of humor and creativity. [...]
Tags: Featured Artist of the Week
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 try to make it [...]
Tags: Technique/Physical Lessons
Featured Artist of the Week: Jonas Tamas
June 17th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Tight Squeeze by Jonas Tamas [Audio clip: view full post to listen] 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, [...]
Tags: Featured Artist of the Week
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! [...]
Tags: Guitar Player Zen
