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James Akers has been part of GMI for over four years and in that time he has created some incredibly popular books that have sold the world over. It's great to hear that James has been back in the studio recording. In this podcast, you'll learn all about his new project, the other high end work that he's been undertaking and why castles rank so high in his consciousness! Jamie Akers recording session London, England. Podcast Ep 53 – Table Of Contents * 1.33 The name of the new album... * 2.55 Song extract 1. * 4.59 Discussing the song. * 7.25 Thoughts about soundscapes. * 10.02 Song extract 2. * 13.40 Jamie's background. * 16.13 The new book! * 20.35 Song extract 3. * 22.33 Album artwork, castles and keeps. * 26.33 Listening to the new album - streaming websites. * 27.50 Playing in Opera. * 35.35 Song extract 4. The Artwork For Jamie's New Book Here is a sneak peak at the artwork for Jamie's new book which will feature many of the songs played by Jamie on his new album. We'll update this page with links to the new book once GMI publishes it which should be around the end of September 2022. Listen To The Album "I Once Loved a Lass". https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lKp3sZFiw-RPQct-EUmphGoyO89QsR_nM https://open.spotify.com/album/0eKn4Q0a96mLtsJw3qiHJ5?si=1Z4DjHwDQnapdCf57aPfJg ON APPLE https://music.apple.com/gb/album/i-once-loved-a-lass/1638474296 ALSO AVAILABLE ON AMAZON https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0B835KYW9?ref=dm_sh_am4a_5RlyIRPga8VgaWpIQBt2lJ0cs

Greek guitarist player, teacher and composer Kostas Vaporidis has joined the GMI team on our new website for guitar players titled GMI Premium. Kostas talks about Greek music, Danish Kings and the problem with Youtube!   In this wide ranging interview, professional guitarist and composer Kostas Vaporidis talks about his life in music as a pro player working in Greece. Kostas will also discuss his plans for GMI Premium as a new member of the team.  Podcast Ep 51 – Table Of Contents * 1.35 Introduction * 2.09 Moving abroad to study. * 3.43 Music education in Greece. * 6.34 The musical background of Kostas. * 9.18 How the economic crisis in 2010 affected the Greek music industry. * 11.54 Classical music in Greece. * 16.13 Big surprise! * 18.04 Studying film scoring. * 20.02 Young people and a journey into music. * 23.25 How Youtube tuition seems to work... * 24.39 Animation for GMI Premium lessons. Check out Kostas's playing, some lovely chromatic movement going on here: And here is another video example:     GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Links To Kostas: Linkedin 

Prolific guitarist and composer Trevor Gordon Hall has just released his latest album "This Beautiful Chaos". Ged Brockie from GMI discusses this and many other things including meditation with one of American's rising acoustic stars If you've never heard of Trevor Gordon Hall then you are in for a treat. A wonderfully evocative writer and performer, Trevor discusses his art, the people that he has worked and recorded with as well as touring in this far reaching interview. Youtube links which also features the "Kalimbatar" which Trevor spoke about within the podcast. 1.  This Beautiful Chaos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSNbIA2Zd0k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSNbIA2Zd0k 2.  Kalimbatar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo9kGHYn_bI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo9kGHYn_bI 3.  Clair de Lune: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGBNqr4EDWM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGBNqr4EDWM 4.  Midnight and Raining: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-CH29RRiP4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-CH29RRiP4 5.  The Blue Hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-YBfvFMMs4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-YBfvFMMs4 You'll also be able to sample some of the music from his latest album release This Beautiful Chaos which Trevor kindly allowed GMI to use within this podcast.   SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area...

Not Exactly In The Blink Of An Eye, The GMI Podcast Finally Hits Fifty Our podcast has now hit fifty episodes and we thought it be a great chance to relive some of the funnier and also poignant moments from the array of wonderful musicians, inventors and those connected with the music industry. Ged Brockie has picked twelve exerts from forty nine previous podcasts which will hopefully bring a chuckle or remind you of a previous interviewee or perhaps interest you in a podcast episode you've never listened to yet. Enjoy! SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 50 – Table Of Contents 2.28 Episode 30 - TIM CLARKE DISCUSSES NIAGRA FALLS AND LOG CABINS. 7.48 Episode 6 - CALUM MALCOLM DISCUSSES LINN RECORDS & STEPHANE GRAPPELLI. 12.51 Episode 42 - PHIL CURRAN DISCUSSES BREAKING INTO THE FILM MUSIC INDUSTRY. 21.22 Episode 32 - MELINA KRUMOVA DISCUSSES HER ONLINE MUSICIAN PLATFORM DROOBLE. 27.54 Episode 23 - SAM THARP DISCUSSES HIS INSTRUMENT LENDING SITE FRETISH. 32.34 Episode 49 - JONNY TAIT DISCUSSES THE ROLE OF LAWYERS WITHIN MUSIC. 40.00 Episode 4 - PHILLIP THORNE MBE DISCUSSES CLASSICAL GUITAR EDUCATION. 46.47 Episode 43 - JEAN JOHNSON DISCUSSES MUSICIANS AND LEARNING TO LIVE WITH THE PANDEMIC 50.35 Episode 26 - CLAUDIO PAGELLI DISCUSSES IF THE GUITAR IS LOOSING IT'S APPEAL & THE ENVIROMENTAL CONCERNS. 57.23 Episode 40 -

If Your Only Thought Regarding Lawyers & Music Is That They Deal With All The Bad Things In The Music Business...Think Again! It's often said that musicians are pigeon holed by professionals. A range of stereotypes come to mind regarding laziness, unpredictability and flakiness. The thing is, it's true both ways. Many musicians feel anyone connected with business and legal matters are not to be trusted. If you're a musician, you need to listen to this interview with a practicing music lawyer. If you do have the former opinion, the following podcast will hopefully help change your mind. Jonathan Tait (or as he prefers to be called "Jonny") is one of Scotland's foremost creative industry lawyers. Jonny has built up a wealth of knowledge, experience through worked on some of Scotland's largest creative projects. In this interview he discusses the role of a music and creative industry lawyer and the work that they undertake.   SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 49 – Table Of Contents 2.30 Why am I a music lawyer? 6.11 When is the best time to contact a music lawyer? 8.40 How things change when money becomes involved. 7.53 How Help Musicians helps musicians. 12.00 The note so clean history of the music industry. 14.24 Spotify... 18.38 A fairer way forward for musicians? 20.33 Getting your music for free. 24.14 An definition and explanation of IP. 26.51 Jonny and his role in music eductation. Links To Jonny Tait: You can contact Jonny by going to this link BTO Solicitors

It Is Not An Overstatement To Say That The Charity "Help Musicians" Have Made The Difference Between Many Musicians Surviving Or Going Under Across The UK. The pandemic has hit so many people in all walks of live very hard. For many in the arts, the actual foundations that underpin their lives has been taken away; the opportunity to perform and earn a living. Help Musicians are one of several non governmental options available. If you are a musician or you know someone who is and they need financial and or other help, then please listen and share this podcast. David Culbert leads up a dedicated team in Glasgow, Scotland who give help to musicians across Scotland as part of the UK wide Help Musicians charity. Ged Brockie's interview with David includes finding out where this organisation came from, the work it does and the help it gave before the pandemic and during this trying time.   David Culbert of Help Musicians Scotland Check out the Help Musicians Youtube channel. Below is their main introduction video. SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 48 – Table Of Contents 2.08 Who are "Help Musicians?" 4.08 The history of the organisation. 5.51 How the charity has developed and changed. 7.53 How Help Musicians helps musicians. 13.23 The funders behind Help Musicians. 14.00 The response of Help Musicians to the pandemic. 16.35 Integrating with Creative Scotland. 18.16 Organisations that offer musicians help in other countries. 21.09 The future for Help Musicians. Links To Help Music: The Help Musicians Website. The Scotland Help Musicians Website. Help Musicians Youtube channel can be found HERE

Jim McCutcheon has a musical life that will inspire you. Based in Ohio, Jim is part of the musical lifeblood of the city and state.  Honored by the State of Ohio, Jim McCutcheon's musical story is an incredible journey of giving and service which you'll find enthralling. Jim McCutcheon as well as being a musician in residence at the University of Dayton, runs a music store which undertakes a huge amount of guitar and musical tuition for guitarists in the city.   As if the above was not enough, Jim reviews a large selection of CDs every month as well as performing, teaching, creating articles for magazines and more. Learn about this dynamic musician who has given so much and inspired so many. SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 47 – Table Of Contents 2.18 Jim talks about his musical background. 5.18 Studying physics at university. 7.18 Going on the road. 10.57 Physics, harmonics and music. 13.18 Being Nominated and receiving the Ohio Governor's award. 21.29 Recording artist and tour of Russia. 27.05 Jim discusses his involvement with Soundboard magazine. 35.48 The need to build a portfolio of skills in today's world. 41.51 How Jim views the future.  Links To Jim McCutcheon: Jim's excellent Facebook page which is well worth a visit. If you're interesting in studying guitar in Dayton University, her is Jim's profile on the universities website. Discover Classical where Jim host's his radio shows. Soundboard Magazine and the Guitar Foundation of America 

A New App Which Makes Use Of The Apple iWatch To Learn Guitar Is Arriving Soon...   Heard of Wristruments yet? If not, check out this podcast which details the app, work and company set up by Joe Corcoran which helps people learn to play guitar by using your watch! Interested? Thought so, click for more... Joe Corcoran takes part in this podcast to outline his heading up of new and exciting app and a range of apps yet to come for instrumentalists and music teachers around the world. Check out this amazing new piece of technology that is about to hit the world of tech really soon. Wristruments for guitar is the first app in a whole host of new instrument specific apps being created to help beginners to advanced players and teachers connect with each other. Check out the podcast below and listen to Joe Corcoran who heads up Wristruments.   SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 46 – Table Of Contents 2.58 Joe outlines what the app is all about. 6.34 An app that grades performance of the performer?! 5.38 The language that the app uses 8.46 The main features of the app. 11.30 Who exactly is Wristruments for? 15.38 Could the angle of the wrist be a problem for guitarists? 22.28 Some of the people behind Wristruments from around the world. 26.22 The emerging technology around Wristruments. 32.51 The trends in music and technology Links Wristruments: Get behind the Wristruments campaign, learn all about it and get a lifetime subscription by clicking this Indiegogo link. If you are viewing this link when the indiegogo campaign has finished, check out the Wristruments website. Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

For teachers looking to keep track of student work & assignments a new lightweight Apple App may just fit the bill.   Private Music Studio 2 is for music teachers who want to track the progress of their students taking private lessons. Student information may be organized by semester including weekly lesson assignments, grades, and notes about student performances, accompanists, and ensemble participation. Technique and exercise assignments may be created and saved as templates for use with other students. Points may be used if desired for assessing student progress. Teachers can send progress reports to students to remind them of assignments. Students who also download Private Music Studio 2 may be invited to subscribe to view their lesson and assignment information from within their copy of the app. Find out more about Professor Adam Ballif and his work with a selection of videos from his Youtube channel and online links. Adam is a truly gifted performer. Here are just two examples of his playing and performance style. In the first video Adam accompanies...himself!       SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 45 – Table Of Contents 2.24 Adam talks about where he teaches 7.12 Discusses what Private Music Studio 2 can do and Private Studio Music 1. 5.38 The language that the app uses 6.21 Why music teachers should download this app 8.46 The main features of the app. 11.56 Where is all the digital tech taking us? 18.54 A town where 70% of people in it are students. 23.08 Discussing performance opportunities at the University. Links for Private Music Studio 2: Private Music Studio 2 is for the Apple platform only app. You can download it by clicking HERE which takes you to the Apple store.   The app is free to download and try. Students can use all of the features in the free version for subscribing to their lessons. Teachers can try for free and then unlock all of the features for a one-time purchase of $2.99. Here are five promo codes that will unlock all of the features through In-App Purchase: AMWYT46Y3EANXXYK37YXPLL9PW7LKFKXP6MYHAF96K9HTK4NE3N4A49PY7WE

As the pandemic continues to prevent most musicians from performing is live streaming a possible alternative for you? Live streaming expert Andi Lippi, possibly the most outwardly positive man on the planet right now, explains why and how you can reach a huge new audience   Ged Brockie has undertaken several podcast interviews with musicians who are dealing with the effects of a global pandemic and shutdown. In this episode, Ged talks to live steaming guru Andi Lippi. Andi provides a large range of hints, tips and guides for anyone interested in live streaming.  As Andi is also interested in music, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to discuss with him the technology, ideas and knowledge needed for musicians to operate effectively within the burgeoning live streaming platforms now spreading their tentacles across the globe. Find out more about Andi with a selection of videos from his Youtube channel and various online links. Andi is a prolific Youtube video creator and works with others in the live streaming community to help create new plugins for OBS (see link at end of article for free download). Here are just a few of his many excellent videos.          SELL TO THE WORLD WITH SHOPIFY & GET 14 DAYS FREE The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.    GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT. Podcast Ep 44 – Table Of Contents 3.14 The content that Andi creates around live streaming 7.12 The huge range of subjects now being live streamed. 9.25 How easy is it to start live streaming? 11.17 The amazing free software created for streaming OBS 20.46 Andi's background before live streaming took over.  29.59 The way live streams are monetised.  34.44 How studios may well morph into live streaming centers. 40.38 How the rapid march of technology is creating the conditions for even better live stream opportunities. Links for Andi Lippi content: Andi's Youtube channel can be found HERE and Andi's Twitch channel Thanks for listening to our latest podcast,

This podcast interview is with renown classical clarinetist Jean Johnson. Jean discusses everything from odd auditions to lock down to her new ensemble Metamorphoses.   Jean Johnson is in heavy demand as a performer, teacher and as the leader of her own ensemble named Metamorphoses. The pandemic has put the brakes on a huge amount of work as well as the furthering of this exciting new ensemble which includes a stellar lineup. Jean discusses her background and movement into the world of music, time teaching at one of the USA's biggest music faculty whilst a student as well as moving to the far east to play with a world class orchestra to name just a few of the topics covered including starting a fitness class!   The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.  Watch and listen and find out more about Jean with links to her website below. A recent video filmed during the lockdown earlier this year with Jean on clarinet and Aisling O’Dea playing the violin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLscB7_kXUc The tracks below are partly used within the podcast. Here are the full tracks for you to enjoy.   https://soundcloud.com/jeanjohnsonclarinettist/miklos-rozsa-sonatina-for-clarinet-solo-live https://soundcloud.com/jeanjohnsonclarinettist/sets/concerto-in-a-k-622-wa-mozart-jean-johnson-clarinet   GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 43 – Table Of Contents 3.22 Beginnings... 10.45 Moving to university. 15.34 Onward to Indiana and tutoring whilst undertaking a masters degree. 22.08 The audition that never was. 28.07 Moving to Scotland. 32.12 Metamorphoses. 42.55 Dealing with a pandemic as a musician. 48.28 Getting into live streaming. Learn more about Jean Johnson by following these links. Jean's website can be found HERE Jean on Facebook Jean's ensemble Metamorphoses on Facebook Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

Many Are Called....Few Are Chosen! Many Would Love A Career As A Composer In Film & TV But Few Actually Make It. This Podcast Features Composer Phil Curran Who Has Broken Into This Magical Musical World. Have you ever listened to the music at the movies or when watching a TV show and thought "I'd love to do that"...well so have thousands of other people, however, it's easy to dream but not so easy to actually realise your dreams. In this podcast interview, Philip Curran talks candidly with Ged Brockie about the challenges presented in becoming a film and TV composer. Philip talks about his early dreams, how he advanced into the arena and then set himself up as a composer who can actually support himself and family through writing music for screen.  A wonderfully positive and likable man, Phil continues to grow his musical talent and writing skills and will undoubtedly be one to look out for in the years ahead. Here is a video from the BBC featuring a short interview with Phil. Here Are The Full Tracks That Are Featured In The Podcast Interview With Phil Curran for you to enjoy. TWO PLAYER https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Two-Player.mp3 EDGE OF THE HORIZON https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Edge-Of-The-Horizon-P.Curran.mp3 DENGAN BASIKAL AKU MENJELAJAH - OPENING TITLES https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Dengan-Basikal-Aku-Menjelajah-3-Opening-Titles.mp3 THE ANCIENT SILK ROAD https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/05-The-Ancient-Silk-Road.mp3 THE HIMALAYAS https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/01-The-Himalayas.mp3   Philip Curran's DAW and studio setup GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 42 – Table Of Contents 3.07 Initial steps of getting into film scoring. 10.55 Landing that first gig. 19.52 Moving from part time to full time as a composer. 26.04 Landing a BBC series. 40.51 The tools needed to score music. 44.09 Money matters... 54.01 Do you still love it as much as when it was just a dream? Learn more about Philip Curran by following these links. Phil's website can be found HERE Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute ...

We are just starting to come out of one of the strangest times that any of us will possibly ever face with the Covid 19 pandemic. Ged Brockie of GMI talks with up and coming guitar maestro Honza Kourimsky about being a musician in these lock down days. Honza Kourimsky in action leading one of his many bands Most people agree that it is a hard life being a musician. Doing something you love for at times not a lot of money. Add on to that the fact that music scenes are witnessing a contraction in places to play live music and a general public's view in many cases that somehow "music should be free" makes it even tougher; and then we added Covid-19 to the pot!!! Honza Kourimsky is an exciting and in demand young guitarist who has been active in creating several bands and opportunities for musicians in his currently adopted land of residence Scotland. Ged Brockie talks with Honza about the opportunities he's created and asks how the lock down has affected his work and the work of those around them in terms of the bands and live performance opportunities. Honza Kourimsky in various action shots including with his band "Jimi Get Your Funk On". GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 41 – Table Of Contents 2.58 How are you feeling about lock down?5.24 Have new work opportunities presented themselves because of lock down?9.39 How have you gone about creating a career in music? 14.18 What projects are you currently involved with?25.12 Devising and writing new courses and becoming an author. 30.40 Writing musicals!34.23 Advice on getting through lock down as a musician. Learn more about Honza by following these links. Look out for Honza's band Jimi Get Your Funk On, listen to the music and see when they're next performing. Connect with Honza by subscribing to his Youtube channel.  Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

Have you ever considered or even thought about community guitar groups? In this podcast, Chris Dixon explains his journey to creating more than just a one on one teaching practice. Chris in action with a group of local guitar players Ever felt that one to one tuition, whilst the best way to teach guitar, or indeed any instrument is a bit...well, sort of isolated? Would it not be great to actually take this and make it into something that feels and is a bit bigger with regards the other teachers and artistic people in your community? Chris Dixon from East Lothian in Scotland has done just that. Chris has taken his one to one guitar teaching practice and developed it into a community group and by reaching out to other players and those involved with the arts has created something that is much more connected. Chris also talks about his jet setting early years, how he got into guitar in the first place and how he views guitar tuition and the relevance of community action in music! GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Chris with a student in one to one mode Podcast Ep 40 – Table Of Contents 1.25 Chris's early life and musical background and education.7.07 Opportunity knocks as Chris is asked to head up a musical school's guitar provision.9.30 Creating the East Lothian Community Guitar group. 12.05 How the community guitar group has connected with other groups across the local area.14.44 Where to look for bigger premises without breaking the bank. 20.55 How much does it cost to set up a community guitar or music group?27.52 Do community organisations need to be not for profit, basically charities?25.53 What gear and technical equipment is needed and what is Chris's setup?29.24 Costings and the difference between community group prices and private tuition. Learn more about Chris by following these links. Book a lesson with Chris at the East Lothian Guitar Lesson's website Connect with Chris and other guitarists at the East Lothian Guitar Lessons Facebook page.  Thanks for listening to our latest podcast, we have another lined up and it will be appearing soon. If you enjoyed this podcast, then please check out all our other GMI - Guitar and Music Institute podcasts.

Ged Brockie Of GMI Discusses The Incredible Piece Of Guitar Software That No Guitarist Should Be Without Called "Neck Diagrams" With It's Creator Justin Dolezy. The three packages available from Neck Diagrams We've all done it. Grabbed and scribbled down a bunch of lines and created our own chord boxes to then remember the latest and best chord, scale or arpeggio. Perhaps it was a bunch of chords for a song. You would think that there would be a plethora of quality software out there that could help you create beautiful images that you could easily share...but you'd be wrong. Justin Dolezy created the company Neck Diagrams over ten years ago and in that time, his software is the "go too" piece of digital kit that guitarists use to create stunning fret board images. Hot on the heels of our review of the latest incarnation of the software ND2, Ged Brockie discusses all things music, guitar and delves (lightly) into the world of programming. Justin discusses just what it takes to get a program like this up, running and out there to the guitar public at large. GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order. Podcast Ep 39 – Table Of Contents 2.43 Justin's background in music, music education and guitar playing.14.25 When the idea of ND came about.17.16 The programming language used. 18.10 The initial coding and challenges.19.45 The original ND 1 logo...the two dudes!21.40 The reception to ND 1.27.52 The amount of new code needed for ND 2.28.37 The role of the Neck Diagram Community in developing the program.34.04 The future of ND.