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Guitar Expert Secrets PodcastMelodic Mastery: Elevating Guitar Playing with Vocal TechniquesMelodic Mastery: Elevating Guitar Play with Vocal TechniquesShow Notes:Welcome to another insightful episode of Guitar Expert Secrets. Today, we dive into the art of crafting strong, memorable melodies on the guitar, inspired by the simplicity and evolution seen in vocal melodies. Richard explores the common pitfall among guitarists: playing with our eyes rather than our ears, leading to overloaded solos that may impress technically but fail to resonate emotionally with listeners.Key Highlights:
The Essence of Listening: Learn the importance of...
2024-02-0618 minGuitar Expert Secrets PodcastQuick Song Preparation with Richard: Unlock the 5 Secrets!Ever wondered how Richard manages to get a song performance-ready in no time, even with a band? In today’s episode, we delve into his efficient and effective song preparation process. Discover the five pivotal 'secrets' he employs every day to dissect and prepare a song meticulously. Whether you’re a musician aiming to streamline your prep process or just a music enthusiast curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this episode is packed with insights that will elevate your understanding of music preparation. Tune in and unlock the secrets to rapid song readiness!For more info...
2023-09-2209 minGuitar Expert Secrets PodcastTargeting Chord Tones like a StoicDiscovering the power of targeting and mastering individual chord tones in your solos and melodies, allows you to enhance the quality and richness of your playing. By focusing on just one chord at a time, you'll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the nuances and subtleties that each chord brings to the table. Join Richard Deyn and explore the transformative approach of valuing quality over quantity in chord practice, ensuring that every strum resonates with precision and passion.More info and mailing list:www.guitarsolosecrets.com
2023-09-1404 minGuitar Expert Secrets PodcastBreaking Habits In SolosRichard shares some useful ideas for breaking out of the habits that can plague your solos. More info and mailing list:www.guitarsolosecrets.com
2023-09-0407 min
Guitar Expert Secrets PodcastLife as a pro guitarist - MArtin Donald Interview"Attitude creates a new dimension in your playing and sincerity is the essence of making music” - Martin Donald Martin enjoys one of the most full, dynamic and varied careers you could imagine. I wanted to ask Martin about leading the life of a pro guitarist for many years! This interview took an unexpected twist from my originally intended questions and Martin shared many secrets of his success! We talked about almost everything including:The importance of focusing on your dreams and keeping site of the outcomes you want to help make your choices in...
2008-10-041h 11
Guitar Expert Secrets PodcastKoopa InterviewOllie plays in the groundbreaking band KOOPA. Ollie and the band have won numerous awards from magazines and other press around the world, they have also won massive acclaim and have been awarded ‘best use of myspace’. They have toured the world, opened the Isle Of Wight festival, appeared on TV and have played with some of the biggest names in the business including INXS and the Foo Fighters. Koopa achieved all this success as an UNSIGNED BAND!!! Unbelievable.As one of my very first ever clients, I met up with Ollie to talk about the drive and desi...
2008-10-041h 17
Guitar Expert Secrets PodcastTony Martin (Black Sabbath) InterviewRichard Deyn talks to Tony Martin, singer with Black Sabbath. Tony is a heavy metal vocalist best known for his work with Black Sabbath from 1987 to 1991 and again from 1993 to 1997. Martin was the band's second longest serving vocalist after Ozzy Osbourne.Tony shares some tips and insightful ways to create your own music as well as some stories about how he wrote music with Black Sabbath...
2008-10-0417 min
Guitar Expert Secrets PodcastHealthy Habits of Guitar CareMartyn shares his advice and top tips for keeping your guitar in optimum condition. This is an absolute must for any player. Martyn is one of the world’s best Luthiers and has a global reputation for meticulous attention to detail and outstanding results in his work as a guitar builder, creator and repairer. His career reads like a who’s who of the guitar industry. Martyn has worked for Gibson guitars and also Yamaha UK, where he co-designed the EAX 1500 with Martin Taylor, one of the world’s finest jazz guitarists and his own mo...
2008-10-0458 min
Guitar Expert Secrets PodcastJake Morley InterviewJake is one of the most creative and exciting guitarists breaking through the UK music scene at the moment - listen to him chat to Richard about his Guitar Journey...Jake has crafted not only a unique style of playing using advanced techniques like Tapping, Flamenco strumming and even Hitting the guitar but he has also created a massive buzz in the industry. What sets Jake apart from the crowd is that he sings while he is playing all this crazy stuff too! Listen to Richard and Jake chat about his music, influences and inspirations. A...
2008-10-0344 min