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INTRODUCTION

For most people, moving to a new country is daunting enough, but if you have to learn a new language (considered one of the most difficult to learn), then that is the definition of a life changing event.

For Mark Hunter, this is exactly the direction that his life has taken. Mark, now a qualified music therapy practitioner in Norway has made a new life for himself and his family. As Mark details, although his native Scotland is not so far from Norway (just a quick flight over the North Sea), the differences between the two countries is large.

Mark Hunter & Nephew

Podcast Ep 56 – Table Of Contents

0.00 - 4.48 Introduction

4.49 Musical background and beginnings.

9.19 Mark's thoughts on the therapeutic nature of music.

11.00 Gaining a masters in music therapy.

12.57 What is the therapy part of music therapy?

18.25 Societal differences between Scotland and Norway.

33.09 Learning to speak Norwegian.

36.30 Discussing the types of people who may benefit from music therapy.

44.33 Methodology of music therapy.

53.05 Does music therapy work better in certain types of societies and countries?

63.00 Final thoughts and wrap-up.

NOTE: Intro and outro music features extracts from the track Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/kasseo/back-homeLicense code: YTLLW1SJWJPQRAT3

Sandnes Kulterskole

Mark Hunter Performing at annual Musikkfest in Stavanger.

For those wishing to learn more about Nordoff-Robbins, please check Podcast Episode 15.

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

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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

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

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

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

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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GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE

As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT.

Podcast Ep 51 – Table Of Contents

1.48 Beginnings 3.33 How many albums has Trevor released? 7.19 Is Spotify stats. king? 8.15 The many countries toured. 12.41 Musical interlude "Saudade". 14.55 Inventing the Kalimbatar. 25.16 Musical interlude "Ontic Blues". 27.03 About the album "This Beautiful Chaos". 45.32 Final thoughts. 

Links To Trevor's website, social media channels and online purchase sites:

1. Website: http://www.trevorgordonhall.com 2. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3AcsT1M 3. Apple Music: https://bit.ly/2XiGRAQ 4. Hi-Res Audio Files: https://bit.ly/2VIX69U 5. Guitar Tabs: https://bit.ly/3kb3ekK 6. Vinyl: https://bit.ly/2VIX69U 7. Physical CD: https://bit.ly/2VIX69U 8. Merch: https://bit.ly/2VG9S99 9. Facebook: https://bit.ly/3nvfled 10. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3k6KbrF

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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The GMI guitar shop is powered by Shopify and we connect with hundreds of people all over the globe every month. If you, like thousands of other people would like to create a new income stream then there's probably no better way than with Shopify. Click the banner below to get a 14 day free trial through GMI and you'll also be helping to support GMI as we do receive a small one of fee for any new stores opened.

 

GET 15% OF ALL GMI PRODUCTS AT OUR ONLINE STORE

As a listener of our podcast we offer you 15% of any and all of our products found on the GMI Guitar Store. Visit our store by clicking the link, choose the products you wish and on checkout look for the COUPON CODE area. Add this code "GMI01" (no parenthesis!) and you will receive 15% of the total price of your entire order (cannot be combined with any other offer from GMI). NOTE: COPY & PASTE THE CODE AS SHOWN AS SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE INPUTTED THE CODE INCORRECTLY AND NOT RECEIVED THE 15% DISCOUNT.

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 - CHRIS DIXON DISCUSSES COMMUNITY GUITAR PROJECTS AND HOW TO START ONE UP.

1.04.22 Episode 11 - HUMMIE MANN DISCUSSES GETTING INTO THE HOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY & WORKING WITH MEL BROOKS.

1.12.08 Episode 24 - GIANLUCA LA BORIA DISCUSSES ITALIAN DESIGN WITH RESPECT TO HIS BESPOKE GUITAR & AMP SERIES.