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Discover the latest album, *This Beautiful Chaos*, by the talented guitarist and composer Trevor Gordon Hall, as he shares insights on his art, collaborations, and touring experiences in an exclusive interview with GMI. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore his unique sound, including the innovative Kalimbatar, and access links to his website and music platforms.

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 - 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.

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 education.

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

Jim McCutcheon has a musical life that will inspire you. Based in Ohio, Jim is part of the musical lifeblood of the city and state. 

Honored by the State of Ohio, Jim McCutcheon's musical story is an incredible journey of giving and service which you'll find enthralling.

Jim McCutcheon as well as being a musician in residence at the University of Dayton, runs a music store which undertakes a huge amount of guitar and musical tuition for guitarists in the city.  

As if the above was not enough, Jim reviews a large selection of CDs every month as well as performing, teaching, creating articles for magazines and more. Learn about this dynamic musician who has given so much and inspired so many.

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Podcast Ep 47 – Table Of Contents

2.18 Jim talks about his musical background.

5.18 Studying physics at university.

7.18 Going on the road.

10.57 Physics, harmonics and music.

13.18 Being Nominated and receiving the Ohio Governor's award.

21.29 Recording artist and tour of Russia.

27.05 Jim discusses his involvement with Soundboard magazine.

35.48 The need to build a portfolio of skills in today's world.

41.51 How Jim views the future. 

Links To Jim McCutcheon:

Jim's excellent Facebook page which is well worth a visit.

If you're interesting in studying guitar in Dayton University, her is Jim's profile on the universities website.

Discover Classical where Jim host's his radio shows.

Soundboard Magazine and the Guitar Foundation of America

Discover the innovative Wristruments app that transforms your Apple iWatch into a powerful guitar learning tool, designed to make music education accessible for everyone. Tune into our podcast featuring Joe Corcoran, where he unveils this exciting technology and discusses the future of music learning for instrumentalists and teachers worldwide.

For teachers looking to keep track of student work & assignments a new lightweight Apple App may just fit the bill.

 

Private Music Studio 2 is for music teachers who want to track the progress of their students taking private lessons. Student information may be organized by semester including weekly lesson assignments, grades, and notes about student performances, accompanists, and ensemble participation.

Technique and exercise assignments may be created and saved as templates for use with other students. Points may be used if desired for assessing student progress. Teachers can send progress reports to students to remind them of assignments.

Students who also download Private Music Studio 2 may be invited to subscribe to view their lesson and assignment information from within their copy of the app.

Find out more about Professor Adam Ballif and his work with a selection of videos from his Youtube channel and online links.

Adam is a truly gifted performer. Here are just two examples of his playing and performance style. In the first video Adam accompanies...himself!      

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Podcast Ep 45 – Table Of Contents

2.24 Adam talks about where he teaches

7.12 Discusses what Private Music Studio 2 can do and Private Studio Music 1.

5.38 The language that the app uses

6.21 Why music teachers should download this app

8.46 The main features of the app.

11.56 Where is all the digital tech taking us?

18.54 A town where 70% of people in it are students.

23.08 Discussing performance opportunities at the University.

Links for Private Music Studio 2:

Private Music Studio 2 is for the Apple platform only app. You can download it by clicking HERE which takes you to the Apple store.  

The app is free to download and try. Students can use all of the features in the free version for subscribing to their lessons. Teachers can try for free and then unlock all of the features for a one-time purchase of $2.99.

Here are five promo codes that will unlock all of the features through In-App Purchase:

AMWYT46Y3EANXXYK37YXPLL9PW7LKFKXP6MYHAF96K9HTK4NE3N4A49PY7WE

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Explore the world of live streaming with expert Andi Lippi in this engaging podcast episode that delves into how musicians can adapt to the challenges of the pandemic. Discover valuable tips on reaching new audiences and monetising your performances, plus insights into the evolving landscape of music and technology.

This podcast interview is with renown classical clarinetist Jean Johnson. Jean discusses everything from odd auditions to lock down to her new ensemble Metamorphoses.

 

Jean Johnson is in heavy demand as a performer, teacher and as the leader of her own ensemble named Metamorphoses. The pandemic has put the brakes on a huge amount of work as well as the furthering of this exciting new ensemble which includes a stellar lineup.

Jean discusses her background and movement into the world of music, time teaching at one of the USA's biggest music faculty whilst a student as well as moving to the far east to play with a world class orchestra to name just a few of the topics covered including starting a fitness class!

 

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Watch and listen and find out more about Jean with links to her website below.

A recent video filmed during the lockdown earlier this year with Jean on clarinet and Aisling O’Dea playing the violin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLscB7_kXUc

The tracks below are partly used within the podcast. Here are the full tracks for you to enjoy.

 

https://soundcloud.com/jeanjohnsonclarinettist/miklos-rozsa-sonatina-for-clarinet-solo-live

https://soundcloud.com/jeanjohnsonclarinettist/sets/concerto-in-a-k-622-wa-mozart-jean-johnson-clarinet

 

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Podcast Ep 43 – Table Of Contents

3.22 Beginnings...

10.45 Moving to university.

15.34 Onward to Indiana and tutoring whilst undertaking a masters degree.

22.08 The audition that never was.

28.07 Moving to Scotland.

32.12 Metamorphoses.

42.55 Dealing with a pandemic as a musician.

48.28 Getting into live streaming.

Learn more about Jean Johnson by following these links.

Jean's website can be found HERE

Jean on Facebook

Jean's ensemble Metamorphoses on Facebook

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Many Are Called....Few Are Chosen! Many Would Love A Career As A Composer In Film & TV But Few Actually Make It. This Podcast Features Composer Phil Curran Who Has Broken Into This Magical Musical World.

Have you ever listened to the music at the movies or when watching a TV show and thought "I'd love to do that"...well so have thousands of other people, however, it's easy to dream but not so easy to actually realise your dreams.

In this podcast interview, Philip Curran talks candidly with Ged Brockie about the challenges presented in becoming a film and TV composer. Philip talks about his early dreams, how he advanced into the arena and then set himself up as a composer who can actually support himself and family through writing music for screen. 

A wonderfully positive and likable man, Phil continues to grow his musical talent and writing skills and will undoubtedly be one to look out for in the years ahead.

Here is a video from the BBC featuring a short interview with Phil.

Here Are The Full Tracks That Are Featured In The Podcast Interview With Phil Curran for you to enjoy.

TWO PLAYER

https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Two-Player.mp3

EDGE OF THE HORIZON

https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Edge-Of-The-Horizon-P.Curran.mp3

DENGAN BASIKAL AKU MENJELAJAH - OPENING TITLES

https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Dengan-Basikal-Aku-Menjelajah-3-Opening-Titles.mp3

THE ANCIENT SILK ROAD

https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/05-The-Ancient-Silk-Road.mp3

THE HIMALAYAS

https://www.guitarandmusicinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/01-The-Himalayas.mp3

 

Philip Curran's DAW and studio setup

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Podcast Ep 42 – Table Of Contents

3.07 Initial steps of getting into film scoring.

10.55 Landing that first gig.

19.52 Moving from part time to full time as a composer.

26.04 Landing a BBC series.

40.51 The tools needed to score music.

44.09 Money matters...

54.01 Do you still love it as much as when it was just a dream?

Learn more about Philip Curran by following these links.

Phil's website can be found HERE

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