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  1. 03/16/2025

    Episode 61 – Liam Thomas: Creating Music & Spicing Up A Music Career

    Discover opportunities in the music industry with GMI's podcast featuring guitarist Liam Thomas. Explore his journey, insights, and the evolving landscape of music publishing.

    37 min

  2. 11/09/2024

    Episode 60 – Robbie Melville: Creating Musical Waves Downunder

    Discover the remarkable journey of Robbie Melville, an award-winning Australian guitarist and composer, whose innovative approach to music creation is capturing global attention. From his acclaimed compositions to insightful discussions on the influence of social media in music, explore his contributions and future projects that continue to shape the musical landscape.

    48 min

  3. 08/22/2024

    Episode 59 – Mark Hunter: Discovering Social Responsibility In Norway Through Music Therapy

    Join Mark Hunter, a qualified music therapy practitioner who relocated from Scotland to Norway, as he shares his transformative journey of adapting to a new culture and language. Discover the therapeutic power of music and its societal implications in this insightful podcast episode, perfect for anyone interested in music therapy and cross-cultural experiences.

    1h 6m

  4. 07/24/2024

    Episode 58 – Honza Kourimsky; new band, new album, new life.

    INTRODUCTION Regular listeners to this podcast may remember the first time Ged Brockie interviewed Honza Kourimsky which was for episode 41 back in July 2020. We were into lockdown and the world had changed. Four years later and the world continues to change, constantly and certainly for Honza who now has embarked upon a new band, a new recording and the biggest change of all, a new life with his partner in the west coast of America. In this, episode 58, Ged catches up with Honza and his journey to date as well as talking about what it takes to self finance and run a band and relocating to the other side of the world. They also look into and this will mean for his music, his band and his life. Podcast Ep 56 – Table Of Contents 0.00 - 2.32 Introduction 3.35 Honza's musical background. 6.58 Detailing a transient childhood. 16.55 Learning from being part of Nimbus Sextet. 23.06 Can a meaningful living still be made out of music? 29.34 The writing, recording, touring cycle. 36.09 Outlining the size Mahuki for both recording and touring. 40.07 Moving to America. 46.03 The joy of touring and playing live. 47.50 What plans do you have for establishing yourself in the American Northwest. 50.55 Final thoughts and wrap-up. NOTE: Intro and outro music features extracts from the tracks "Warrior Path" and "Presence" from the Mahuki album "Gratitude" which is available on all major online streaming platforms. Honda In Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D56dcjvdYPw CONNECT WITH HONZA https://www.honzakourimsky.com/ Buy Honza's Book On Tapping On Guitar /*

    53 min

  5. 07/05/2024

    Episode 57 – Kenny Tomlinson

    INTRODUCTION If you have always wanted to get into the business of playing music for a living but don't know how then this podcast is a must listen. Kenny Tomlinson has had no formal music education but he's lived his entire life playing the music he loves and travels the world playing in a multitude of bands and with a huge number of great musicians. Kenny discusses how he got into music, his passion for the 50s and the rock n roll scene of the 1950s. Podcast Ep 56 – Table Of Contents 0.00 - 0.40 Introduction 0.56 Bumping into Kenny Tomlinson. 1.30 Musical background and gaining employment in a local music shop. 9.30 Putting together the first saxophone! 13.25 The changing face of the music industry. 14.25 Getting involved in the music industry. 16.43 Completely self taught instrumentalist. 19.27 Biggest influence on Kenny's style. 20.50 Playing Viva Las Vegas. 25.19 Actually making a living playing the music of the 50s. 26.35 Playing with the band "Mud". 29.57 Playing with Mary Jean Lewis. 31.35 Being hired by local promotors to play with various acts across Europe. 34.38 The secret to getting work in the music business. 35.15 Getting the saxophone on flights and the treatment given by airlines in general. 38.55 The saxophone that Kenny plays. 44.24 Looking for rockabilly festivals and 50s music and wrap up. Kenny In Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0yxAcNwkrg CONNECT WITH KENNY https://www.facebook.com/kenny.tomlinson.1

    46 min

  6. 05/23/2024

    Episode 56 – Joáo Paz

    INTRODUCTION In this episode of the GMI Podcast, you'll hear an interview with Joáo Paz and Ged Brockie. Joáo is a dedicated teacher of guitar and a leading light in Portugal's jazz guitar scene. Joáo reveals his background, the reasons for his love of music and some of the challenges that the current music scene and music technology holds for young and older musicians alike. Also discussed is his journey in jazz guitar education, his work in bands in Portugal and his concepts around what people need to have in their lives to fulfill their potential. Podcast Ep 56 – Table Of Contents 0.00 - 0.55 Introduction 0.56 Opening remarks and remarks about Portugal. 4.10 Early life and initial influences. 9.37 Discussion about early days learning guitar. 11.17 Demonstration of guide tone techniques. 13.04 Rock bands, recording and touring in the 80s. 18.44 Thoughts on the Instagram generation. 19.57 Multiple guitar teachers then a degree in violin performance! 23.09 The need for method and structure in music education. 26.10 Returning to guitar and studying jazz guitar. 30.38 Comments around why having an instrumental teacher is a good idea. 33.38 About Joáo's teaching practice in Portugal. 34.32 Joáo performs "Darn That Dream". 36.49 Thoughts on music in Portugal and hopes for the future. 41.22 Joáo outlines why you should consider taking lessons with him. 42.45 Wrap up. Short Video Of Joáo In Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKVVh9WDwPs CONNECT WITH JOÁO https://www.instagram.com/joaopazguitar/?hl=en-gb LEARN GUITAR WITH JOÁO - COMING SOON

    44 min

  7. 02/19/2024

    Episode 55 – Gavin Jack on Slide Guitar

    Gavin Jack is one of GMI's online tutors and is much in demand as both a player and teacher of guitar. One playing style that always has a line of interested players lining up is slide guitar. In this podcast, Gavin talks about his early interest in the subject of slide and how he has developed it into the performance standard playing style he now posesses. Gavin also demonstrates various techniques in the podcast as well as contributing the opening music. Jamie Akers recording session London, England. Podcast Ep 55 – Table Of Contents 0.00 - 1.31 Introduction 1.32 When did you start playing guitar? 4.22 Once playing, where did you start heading stylistically? 8.06 How did you discover slide guitar? 11.40 Slide in advertising. 13.40 Examples of slide demonstrated by Gavin. 15.25 What are the roots of slide guitar? 17.00 What you have to do if learning to play slide guitar. 19.39 Guitars used in playing slide guitar. 22.07 Gavin's free slide pack to be released by GMI. 24.23 Demonstrating "Jesus Gonna Make Up My Dying Bed". 27.29 More information on Gavin's upcoming projects. 32.10 Who to listen to to hear examples of slide guitar. 35.22 Slide demonstration with Travis picking. Short Video Of Gavin In Performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8UDH4HbLFM CONNECT WITH GAVIN LEARN GUITAR WITH GAVIN - COMING SOON

    38 min

  8. 01/15/2024

    Episode 54 – Federico Bruera

    Federico Bruera is not a household name in Latin guitar...yet, but you never know! In this latest podcast, Ged Brockie speaks to the guitar player who has travelled half way across the world and is now settled in a small town in the east of Scotland. "Fede", as he is called by friends and family alike, shares his journey not only in terms of the physical relocation away from South America, but also his artistic journey which has included some amazing twists and turns. GMI is both delighted to be working with Fede who is creating a new line of downloadable, digital Latin guitar lessons which will soon be heard around the globe! Jamie Akers recording session London, England. Podcast Ep 54 – Table Of Contents 1.18 Introduction 2.24 Fede's background and early life. 13.26 Musical influences from family. 21.57 Winning a national youth rock band award. 28.07 Moving to London. 38.13 Living life as a busker in the London Tube. 53.18 Moving away from London. 58.28 Fede's current work and studies. 1.04.14 East Cost FM radio show. 1.05.48 Fede's new series about Latin guitar on GMI. FEDE'S FREE LATIN GUITAR LESSON - COMING SOON FEDE'S PAID LATIN GUITAR LESSON - COMING SOON CONNECT WITH FEDE Fede's website can be found by clicking HERE. East Coast FM where Fede has is radio show on Wednesdays and can be found HERE. LEARN GUITAR WITH FEDE - COMING SOON

    1h 13m
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