Jul 23
In celebration of UK rock band Muse selling out the new Wembley Stadium in June, I’m going to be looking at the playing style of singer/guitarist Matt Bellamy, paying to particular attention to the band’s “Showbiz” and “Origin of Symmetry” era.
After forming in Teignmouth Devon in 1994 Muse have managed to become one of the biggest rock bands on the planet, although many would have thought their mind blowing headlining set at Glastonbury 2004 would have been the peak of their career, Muse have once again raised the bar for what it means to be the ultimate live band. Continue reading »
Jul 11
Here’s some more ready to print Word document music templates I made. Enjoy 
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May 31
Hey, in this lesson we’re going to be looking at some of the fundamental basics of funk guitar that are often over looked when approaching this genre. A mistake that many guitar players make when laying down a funk groove Continue reading »
May 12
Conducting is one of the most important tools you can acquire to assist you in rhythmic transcription. In this article I’ll explain why this is, and how to use this skill. Continue reading »
Apr 26
Rhythm is the most neglected area of musical study in Western musical practice. I know that may seem like a bold claim, but in my experience it rings true. Most players are so consumed with the notes that they forsake the rhythm. Continue reading »
Apr 23
Everyone knows the drummer keeps the time in a band, right? Or in an orchestra, the conductor leads the tempo with his/her baton? What about in a string quartet? Who controls the tempo there? Continue reading »