Tag: Rock guitar
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Guitarists From a Drummer’s Perspective, Part 2
Mike’s expectations of a guitarist are: Play in time. Respect the right number of notes to play, relative to the time signature of the song. Engage the audience in an outgoing and entertaining fashion – “be that leader that brings people in.”
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Timing, Truth, and Tenacity
Everyone really does have a story to tell and I am ready to listen to those musicians who are ready to share their stories. I just hope that you, my readers and viewers, are as interested in those stories as I am.
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The Soul of an Artist, Mike Tessier Interview – Part 2
With the time, effort, and passion he puts into these projects, it’s not only difficult to let go of his creations, which are very much like his babies, he also finds a challenge to put a price tag on the finished product. His is an iterative process where getting the project out of his head…
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The Soul of an Artist, Part 1 of My Interview with Mike Tessier
Sometimes you meet someone whose talent is simply awe-inspiring. Mike Tessier is just such a person. His insights and stories are as entertaining as they are inspirational and everyone who knows him seems to have good things to say about him.
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Don’t Be Afraid to Colour Outside of Your Own Lines
This is our fifth final episode of our interview with Darren Michael Boyd. In this episode we talk about the influence of the late great Eddie Van Halen on modern rock music. We also expound on the greatness of the band Van Halen and how each of its members contributed in their own unique ways.…
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Guitar Mastery Part 4, Interview with Darren Michael Boyd
“You have to write something you’re excited about. That way, you have at least one fan.”
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Guitar Mastery Part 3, Interview with Darren Michael Boyd
This is the third part of my interview with Darren Michael Boyd. In this video we talk about guitars and their influence on tone and playing. We also talk about Darren’s practice routines. Darren also treats us to more of his masterful guitar playing.
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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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My Guitar Odyssey
Learning and playing the guitar is a life time journey. Just enjoy every moment that it brings to you. Whether you are playing and touring in a band or playing for yourself at home, it’s all valid. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.