Category: Inspirations
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Guitar Mastery Part 2, Interview with Darren Michael Boyd
“It’s not about being locked in, tight, and perfect. It’s about the moment.”
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Interview With a Guitar Shredder, Part 1
Cover photo credit, Sue Hebert, https://www.instagram.com/suziesuephotography This is the first part of a series of videos based on almost 2 hours of footage, following my interview with Ottawa-based guitar phenom, Darren Michael Boyd, on July 30, 2022. It was my first time meeting Darren and we ended up having a really pleasant conversation together. We…
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Be Yourself; Do What Matters to You, Part 3 of our Mike Lanteigne Interview
Welcome to Part 3 of our interview with Mike Lanteigne, lead guitarist of the Ontario based country rock band, Jonnson’s Creek. This our third and final part (and…in my opinion, our best) of our interview series with Michael Lanteigne. Mike shares with us, more of his unique and intelligent insights on guitar playing and music,…
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Interview With a Country Gentleman Part 1
Mike Lanteigne is the lead guitarist for a country rock band called Johnson’s Creek, quite a popular band in their home province of Ontario. He is a devoted family man, who goes out of his way to help others and his community. It’s no wonder he has so many friends and social media followers. And,…
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The Power of Music
Many of us have been very disturbed and moved by the horrific images coming out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. How could someone not be? As usual, those with the least to do with the conflict suffer the most. Unbelievably, there have been glimmers of hope, including flashes of musical brilliance.
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Part 2, First Level of Serious
In Part 2 of our series, the First Level of Serious, we pick up where we left off in last installment of the In-Tune Guitar Academy. Part 1 was an overall guide to investing in gear and sundry equipment for activities that you are passionate about, whether they be hobbies or sideline ventures. In this…
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The First Level of Serious: The Good, Better, Best Dilemma
Investing in higher grade equipment will help get you the next level and will declare to yourself and your peers that you are serious about your craft. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people will invigorate you and encourage you to dedicate yourself to your field of endeavor.
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Your New Year’s Resolutions Probably Won’t Work, unless….
I’m not saying to forget about having resolutions. Trying to improve your life by controlling your outcomes through positive efforts is great. I’m just saying that by reframing your resolutions into goals instead of what might seem like mere wishes, will improve your chances of success. Success breeds success because it’s self-motivating and empowering.
