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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:

   

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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.

 

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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!



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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 - a href="https://www.

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.



 

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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.





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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