Buying a great Acoustic Guitar for kids to start lessons with
A new academic year, a new term, another Christmas..these are all valid reason for buying an acoustic guitar for those eager and excited by the concept of learning to play guitar and enjoy music. There is also a big market of different shapes, sizes, colours to choose from, which can prove a rather daunting task. Sometimes, when it comes to purchasing a guitar for a beginner (of any age I might add!), there tends to be two factors that are often overlooked in the [...]
Lockdown Covers
Keeping safe? Need entertainment? Over the course of lockdown starting back in March, I have collobrated with a wide selection of other musicians, looking to perform and get creative during these strange times! Check out this playlist of covers that I've performed on during lockdown. Please feel free to request a song and I'll see what I can do! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaE_ML2a2wkEI6AqMnY4xzJIFAbw9xRNY
Beatles, Smart dress & Banjos – When I’m Sixty-Four
This is what collaborations are all about! Originally covered for a birthday party back in January of this year, I managed to get all the musicians back together to perform this arrangement, with a banjo thrown in for good measure! Enjoy! https://youtu.be/dD5YTAcXyJ4
Modern Showreel – Solo Guitar
Recently, I had the pleasure of recording some new promotional material, demonstrating my arrangments for Solo Guitar. These are very popular for weddings I've played at in recent times. https://youtu.be/_86USuUp914
Happy new year! NYE 2017 Vlog
Happy new year! I hope you all had a great new year's eve! We certainly did, check out the vlog I filmed at the Caslte Hotel, opposite Windsor Castle. There are some increidble stories about superglue. There is also footage of me performing with the Kicktones. https://youtu.be/0__U58Bl5E8
Demo of Boss SYB3 – Discontinued Bass Synthesizer
Recently, I've been clearing out effects pedals I no longer use, and came across this little gem known as the Boss SYB3, a bass synthesizer pedal. After some playing around, I had enough sounds to make a demo of this pedal (now discontinued and replaced by the Boss SYB5). Check it out, and let me know your thoughts, or if I should demo any of my other pedals (watch the video to the end to see what the choices are!) https://youtu.be/FIxQKP8NKO4
Beauty & The Beast – Solo Guitar Cover
As a wedding guitarist, I'm often asked to arrange special songs for clients and their loved ones. Beauty & The Beast is one recent request, which ties in nicely with the remake release as well. I also had a bit of fun filming with different angles on the performance. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/bvEwyeZsePM
Don’t Worry Be Happy – Korg Miku cover
Happy new year! Check out my cover of 'Don't Worry Be Happy' using a Korg Miku effects pedal for the sound! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN2OQPcEzUo&w=1280&h=720]
Recent Testimonial : Skins Drum Performance Method
I recently had the pleasure of composing music for a new book series called the Skins Drum Performance Method. The book features a wide vareity of genres that gradually build up the confidence of beginner drummers to perform drums and enjoy the charms of the instrument! Below is the promo video for the book: https://youtu.be/phQS0ooeeVs The book is written by Dave Longman, and he had these words to say for my role in the project. So many people said to me "you could write [...]
Live @ the Rose 2016 – Rig rundown for Theatre show
https://youtu.be/HlYqYuYV2Rw
Bass Pedalboard Walkthrough 2016
So after a lot of requests, I've finally found some time to create a video demonstrating my bass pedalboard as it currently stands at the beginning of 2016. The demo shows how I create the Royal Blood tone and additional effects I use as a bassist for shows. Check it out! https://youtu.be/uOa-PPy34KQ
Performing the Grammy’s ‘Song of the Year 2015’
https://youtu.be/VNSu2EP82Ig Ed Sheeran's success seems to be nonstop; students can not get enough of him! Whether the songs are recent hits off X or songwriting collaborations with Justin Bieber, there is always something for young guitarists to learn from him. Even as a gigging musician, its hard to not play something by him as clients request such hits. Back in August 2015, my functions band Discovered recoreded a series of video performances, of which one of the songs was 'Thinking out Loud'. Our version [...]
Trinity Guildhall Guitar – Grade 1 Pieces
Good evening! As requested by students, I have made a playlist of pieces from Trinity Guildhall's Pieces for Grade 1 Guitar. These are the solo pieces (the duets will be included at a later date). Enjoy! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=videoseries?list=PLaE_ML2a2wkF_rdVyi_jTL20jNDrO-yim&w=1280&h=720]
Top Requested Songs for Guitar Students 2015
Check out the top 10 songs that I taught over 2015 as requested by students of mine all around London. The majority are new songs that are only a year or two old, and only one classic riff made the cut! Let us know if you had similar or radically different experiences over the year, whether you are a student or tutor! https://youtu.be/IfhR82_4IR8
Bill Withers ‘Lovely Day’ – RC30 Loopstation Jam Bass Cover
Been messing around with a Boss RC30 Loopstation pedal on loan from a mate (thanks Phil) and came up with this jam, which features Verse and Chorus loops made on the fly. Have a lovely day! https://youtu.be/CWwka0p8xqs
Faking Guitar Again – New Medley of Songs; All on Bass (Royal Blood Style)
So after finding this project tucked away amongst other recordings, I present to you the second in the series of songs performed all on bass, no guitar! This video demonstrates the Royal Blood power chord tone, which is achieved with a Boss PS-6 Harmonist set to fifths. This sound works absolute wonders for beefing up any live performance where the line-up of a band (ie my functions band!) is minimal, and helps fill in the gaps in the sound for guitar drop outs (on [...]