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Ant Law is without doubt one of the most creative and expressive guitarists on the music scene today. In this interview with Ged Brockie, Ant discusses music, creativity, working in London and life as a musician.

 

Ant Law is one of a small band of musicians who not only play other people's music, but works hard exploring his own creativity and expression. This wide ranging interview finds Ant discussing his life before and then moving to London. Breaking into the scene and carving out a career in one of the most demanding musical environs in Europe. Ant also discusses his latest projects and his musical ideas and vision for the future.

Podcast Ep 31 – Table Of Contents

2.02 Ant talks about his current tour and group trio HLK.

7.02 This is music to be listened to!

8.09 Ant discusses his background.

10.03 Getting established in London.

12.54 The skills needed to play in musical theatre in London.

17.58 Are there differences between working with theatre bands and orchestras?

23.46 Utilising social media and it's role with working musicians.

26.56 The main strands of Ant's current work.

32.52 Life outside of music.

38.03 Discussing Ant's guitar tuning.

Video Material Of Ant Law In Action

There is an extensive amount of video material with Ant on Youtube, here is just a small selection of what is available to view.

The Ant Law Trio performing with Jazz Nursery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWiRLg9QvSQ

Ant recording a solo over Parallel People for his second album "Zero Sum World"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt2SAXphzVs

finally, here is a video of Ant performing "ten licks" for the crowdfunding of his third album

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D077nlL-LA0

Links To Ant Law's Online Content

Find out more and follow Ant; here are the links you need.

The Pitch Pilot website Ant Law.

The Ant Law Youtube Channel.

The Facebook page for Ant Law.

Twitter users here is Ant Law on Twitter.

Instagram Ant Law

Trio HLK website

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Pitch Pilot - Inventor Tim Clarke Discusses New Invention For Guitar Pitch Pilot, Niagara Falls and Log Cabins.

Tim Clarke's Log Cabin, inventor of Pitch PilotAbove you can see the log cabin that Tim Clarke, inventor of Pitch Pilot lives in. Tim is a musician who has a long line of inventions and ideas. In this episode, Ged Brockie from GMI discusses Pitch Pilot, Tim's latest invention that helps guitarists bend individual strings on guitars. It's hard bringing new ideas to the market and Tim discusses the lows and highs of the Pitch Perfect product.

Living in a log cabin (above) in Canada, Tim needed to travel to undertake this interview which he gave near Niagara falls.

Podcast Ep 30 – Table Of Contents

1.16 Tim describes his recording location.

2.59 Where Tim lives.

6.30 Introduction to Pitch Pilot.

13.17 The difference between Pitch Pilot and existing wammy bars.

14.40 Is Pitch Pilot confined to certain musical genres?

17.05 How is Pitch Pilot physically connected to a guitar?

22.01 Undertaking R&D.

25.36 The Pitch Pilot Kickstarter campaign.

28.26 Is Pitch Pilot too expensive?

35.59 Is the licencing of Pitch Pilot a possibility?

40.20 A musical family.

Video Material From Pitch Pilot

A review of Pitch Pilot from the guys at Guitar World.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yxDqwNbtAs&t=19s

An up close look at Pitch Pilot

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

Watch Pitch Pilot in action being used on a Fender Tele.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma0CMoVxEL0

Links To Pitch Pilot Online Content

Fancy checking out Pitch Pilot in more detail? If you do, then here are the links you need.

The Pitch Pilot Campaign on Kickstarter.

The Pitch Pilot website Pitch Pilot.

The Pitch Pilot Youtube Channel.

The Facebook page for Pitch Pilot.

Twitter users here is Pitch Pilot on Twitter.

Tim's daughter vocalist Paige Cora & her orchestra

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Wikiloops - Richard Kaiser on Creating an online community of shared compositions and friendships.

Wikiloops was created by Richard Kaiser and is now seven years old. In that time Wikiloops has built up a huge online community of musicians from around the world. Creating new music in a "ping pong" fashion where creativity is shared. In this GMI podcast episode, Ged Brockie speaks to Richard about Wikiloops, why he created it and the trials and tribulations of running a burgeoning website (as well as all the good stuff too!).

Podcast Ep 29 – Table Of Contents

0.13 Opening music - Wikiloops.

3.11 About Richard and what Wikiloops is.

6.24 The community behind the concept.

9.32 How do people find Wikiloops?

16.12 The ongoing checks regarding copyright material.

26.00 Dealing with issues around the creative process.

37.44 The many languages the site has been interpreted into.

42.18 Covering the costs of running the business.

44.54 Why Richard is not going the Kickstarter route.

49.27 The percentage share for each region of the world on Wikiloops.

53.59 Taking Wikiloops around the world?

Video Material From Wikiloops

Wikiloops 7th year anniversary  video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD-lXzG1Vqs

A message from Richard Kaiser

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

The Wikiloops Engine Room!

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

Links To Wikiloops Online Content

If you feel inspired to start collaborating with musicians around the world after listening to the Wikiloops podcast with Richard Kaiser then here are the links you need to find out more. Wikiloops is not about any one individual but about a community of musicians who enjoy working together.

Wikiloops website Wikiloops

Backing Track Finder

Wikiloops Radio

Richard Kaiser's Blog

The Wikiloops Youtube Channel.

The Facebook page for Wikiloops.

Instagram Wikiloops Instagram.

If you use Twitter here is Wikiloops on Twitter.

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KLOS Guitars Is Run By Adam Klosowiak and His Brother Ian. Find Out How They Have Redefined The Travel Guitar Market.

There was a time when guitars were only made from wood, but those days have long gone. Now there are many materials used, but when it comes to dealing with extremes carbon fibre has to be one of the most durable materials yet. Adam Klosowiak of KLOS Guitars tells all in this incredible journey of two young brothers and their bid to dominate the travel guitar market.

Podcast Ep 28 – Table Of Contents

2.10 About Adam and Ian Klosowiak, education and the creation of KLOS.

3.56 How engineering has helped in the creation of the company.

4.34 What is the problem?

7.24 Chance happening leads to carbon fibre.

10.43 KLOS and crowd funding.

13.20 Adam outlines the various crowdfunding campaigns undertaken by KLOS.

20.16 Who are KLOS Guitars aimed at?

22.40 Ukulele launch.

26.25 Selling through social media platforms.

28.49 Where does KLOS Guitars stand with regards future crowdfunding campaigns?

30.22 The accessories available for KLOS Guitars.

32.29 How good does the KLOS sound against traditional guitars?

Video Material From KLOS Guitars

KLOS Guitars promotional video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOoCvL-YDVk

Demo of KLOS Guitars with Darrell Braun

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwifStOsZC8

Review of KLOS Guitars by Acousticlife.tv

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lm7Q4K77qI&t=34s

Links To KLOS Guitars Online Content

Let's face it, the KLOS Guitar range is a real must have so why not have a look at what you could be playing round the campfire real soon!

KLOS Guitars website KLOS Guitars

The KLOS Guitars Youtube Channel.

The Facebook page for KLOS Guitars.

Instagram users can find KLOS Guitars Instagram here.

Last but not least, KLOS Guitars on Twitter.

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Terry Wollman Has Worked With Some Of The Biggest Names In The Music Industry - Here He Talks Music, Career, And His Latest Release

Terry Wollman with Tom-Jones

How many people get the opportunity to work with musicians of the stature of Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Billy Preston, The 5th Dimension, Wilson Phillips, Al Jarreau, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Keb’ Mo’, Gerald Albright and Eartha Kitt and that's just a small selection by the way! The answer is not many, but Terry Wallman has and in this podcast interview with GMI - Guitar & Music Institute founder Ged Brockie, Terry talks about his musical career, work and his latest musical release.

Podcast Ep 27 – Table Of Contents

2.06 Beginnings.

5.46 Breaking into the LA music scene.

8.41 Parking cars.

10.40 Auditioning for Billy Preston.

16.02 The harsh reality of the music business!

21.00 Heading out as a solo artist.

25.22 Working as a music director, player in American TV.

26.04 The Production process.

34.37 Recording with Michael McDonald.

39.32 Musical labels such as "smooth guitar".

40.19 The new release "No Problem".

41.50 Advice for musicians trying to break into the business.

Video Of Terry Wollman

Watch and listen to Terry in action from a small selection of his many Youtube videos.

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

Terry working with Michael McDonald

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i866TV_srg

Live performance by Terry of Norwegian Wood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SryrEwbofQ8

Links To Terry Wollman Online Content

If you'd like to know more about Terry's latest release, or perhaps just find out more about his music and work then here are the links you'll need.

The Terry Wollman Radio show Making It With Terry Wollman

Terry's own website at Terry Wollman.

Terry is of course on Wikipedia if you want a quick potted history of his work and life.

Terry's new single No Problem is available of iTunes, it's the #1 most added on Billboard!

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Claudio Pagelli One Half Of The Team That Creates Some Of The Finest Handmade Guitars In The World

Claudio Pagelli and his wife Claudia create beautiful guitars that can be seen as works of art in their own right. Although Pagelli Guitars will need no introduction for the majority of archtop and guitar enthusiasts/players, for the few people out there who have not come across Pagelli Guitars stunning designs, you are in for a treat.

GMI - Guitar & Music Institute leader Ged Brockie in discussion with Claudio Pagelli.

Podcast Ep 26 – Table Of Contents

2.12 Discussing whether the guitar is in danger of being forgotten.

4.40 Environmental issues regarding guitar building.

7.16 The guitar design process and how the Pagelli team work.

9.43 Starting out.

14.55 Moving from the initial design process to building a guitar.

21.55 Attending large music industry shows.

24.00 The tools needed to build guitars.

25.10 The question of creating guitar building courses?

26.49 Future plans in the Pagelli locker.

29.09 Any chance of a payment plan to buy Pagelli guitars?

Video Of Claudio Pagelli

Here are just some of the many videos of Claudio Pagelli on video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWUokatu7uY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYsajjMNu38

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmaA9QsDN6M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QhiTzjos7c

Links To Pagelli Guitars Online Content

Want to know more or want one (or more) of these Pagelli guitars by Claudio and Claudia Pagelli? Thought so. Find out more from these links.

Check out the Pagelli Guitars website.

On Social Media? Here is Pagelli Guitars Facebook Page.

There are huge amounts of images all over a plethora of social media platforms and obviously within Google itself. Just search for Pagelli Guitars.

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Musician's Moving Online 3 - Jazz Fusion Guitarist Thomas Berglund Keeping It Real!

 

 

Thomas is one of Sweden's best known guitar players and in the interview that follows, he talks about balancing working online with playing live. He also discusses how he came to be online, the challenges inherent in creating content for guitar players around the world and the many benefits gained by doing so.

Podcast Ep 25 – Table Of Contents

1.50 Introduction to Thomas.

3.27 Working as a musician and guitar teacher.

5.42 The power of Star Licks!

8.55 Going online and speaking English.

9.45 Youtube is where it happens.

13.10 The psychology of paying for material.

21.23 The music scene in Sweden.

23.10 How long does it take to start making a reputation online?

24.28 Making use of social media.

Example of Thomas's Playing and Work On Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cSm5CYUx9E

Links To Thomas Berglund's Online Content

If you enjoyed the podcast and you want to know more about Thomas and his work then here is a bunch of must click links to his various online real estate.

Check out the Thomas Berglund.

On Social Media? Here is Thomas's Facebook Page and here he is on Instagram.

The Thomas Berglund Youtube channel.

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GLB Sound - Creators Of Jazz Guitar Amplification

If you are interested in guitar amplifiers or amplification in general then you are in for a treat! Italian guitar amp builder Gianluca La Boria gives an in depth interview about his company, the amplifiers he builds and exactly how he goes about creating his sumptuous amplifiers.

Are you tired of just getting the cheapest mass produced amplification on the market? If not then you are missing out. Hopefully this interview with an artist of amplification will change your mind.

Podcast Ep 24 – Table Of Contents

3.10 Guinluca's background before setting up the business.

4.55 Italian design - a cultural heritage.

8.27 Discussing the role of the amplifier in the sound creation process.

12.04 The importance of tonewoods.

21.29 Needing to find the correct wood with the right harmonic response.

34.57 Thinking about the weight of amplification.

39.40 The reality of running a small business.

52.17 Paint and why it matters.

Other GLB Sound Content

Check out this promotional video for the GIG50 Combo.

If that wasn't enough to get you reaching for your wallet, check out the next video!

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Links To GLB Sound Online Content

Here are a bunch of links to on how you can learn more about hiring out your gear that perhaps you're not using or don't really want anymore. Included is the main website but there are plenty of social media links for you to choose from as well.

Check out the GLB Sound Website.

On Social Media? GLB Sound on Facebook. Here is GLB Sound on Instagram.

The GLB Sound Youtube channel.

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Looking To Make Some Money From Your Instrument? Fretish May Be The Answer!

That's right guys, if you have a bunch of gear or perhaps a guitar or two that is not doing anything, then this is the podcast for you. We will be talking to Sam Tharp who runs a bustling new business out of Boston, USA titled Fretish. Come on in to find out more in this twenty third podcast from GMI.

It sounds outlandish in a way, but Sam Tharp is making a business out of helping musicians hire out their own gear (including guitars) to other musicians and the musicians keep the lion's share of the cost. Sam has worked in the highest echelons of the computer industry, but now he's creating his own waves with this new start up company. Need to be convinced about this concept? Listen to the podcast below to have your mind changed.

Podcast Ep 23 – Table Of Contents

1.17 Cambridge town hall in Boston and great Mexican restaurants.

2.58 Sam's background and previous work.

9.25 How the company came about.

13.04 The instruments that people are hiring out.

19.55 Potential pitfalls of the system?

26.50 Ways of protecting both the owner and renter of an instrument.

29.54 Thoughts on how the business is progressing.

36.25 Targeting of instrument makers for try before you buy.

Here is the Fretish video from their Youtube channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HUs_fN7n0w

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Links To Fretish Online Content

Here are a bunch of links to on how you can learn more about hiring out your gear that perhaps you're not using or don't really want anymore. Included is the main website but there are plenty of social media links for you to choose from as well.

Check out the Fretish Website.

On Social Media? Fretish on Facebook. Here is Fretish on Twitter as well.

The Fretish Youtube channel.

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Graeme Duffin - Keeping Songwriting In The Family With Ashton Lane

 

In this second part of the two part Graeme Duffin interview, Graeme discusses the challenges he faced with stuttering and how he has worked with the McGuire programme to overcome it. Also he is very proud and keen to discuss his daughter and son in law's band "Ashton Lane". Check out this post for the podcast, video images and links.

As mentioned in the intro, this podcast discusses Ashton Lane which comprises his daughter and son in law Esther and Tim O'Conner. Graeme plays guitars as well as arranging, producing, mixing and mastering at his Foundry Music Lab.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=2N0WL49wmtY

Back to those glittery guitars on Graeme's wall!

 

 

Podcast Ep 22 – Table Of Contents

1.01 Discussing Ashton Lane and Graeme's involvement with the project.

3.44 Graeme's favourite guitar players.

5.33 The gear used on Wet Wet Wet tours.

7.30 Discussing guitars.

8.11 Talking about the McGuire programme.

19.10 Is there going to be another "Wets" tour?

20.05 Advice for young guitarists getting into the music business.

22.50 Graeme get's one last plug in about Ashton Lane!

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Links To Graeme's Online Content

Graeme does not have a personal website, however, you'll find links to his studio and Ashton Lane below.

Check out Graeme's recording studio Foundry Music Lab at this link.

The McGuire Programme - Go Beyond Stuttering

Ashton Lane links

Ashton Lane - Nashville sound duo. Check out the links below.

Breathe You In single - http://bit.ly/ashtonlanebreatheyouin

Video - https://youtu.be/2N0WL49wmtY

Website - www.ashtonlaneofficial.com

 

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