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 The Guitar Hero series on Jemsite features interviews with guitarists and musicians who may not have star status YET, but their current situations have shaped them to be who they are--determined, fond of their craft, and heroes in their own right. Perhaps you'll see in these upcoming entries the next Jimi Hendrix, Melissa Etheridge, or Duane Allman. Or perhaps they'll become household names by doing what they do best--ripping a mean riff!
Chris Standring has a guitar style all his own. And it's a mix of jazz and soul. Called "one of contemporary jazz's most dynamic and in-demand guitarists", Chris sticks out as a dedicated, introspective jazz guitarist who tries to enhance the mood he creates with his soulful guitar picking. Pushing for an original sound, this British-born player will never allow himself to get bored with his own music! And why would he? It's too good. But there's more. Besides playing up his own guitar and sound, Chris pushes to encourage youth musicians to find their own path through guitar and music. With educational websites that offer great tools for upcoming musicians to learn about the music business, Chris strives to help others perfect what he already knows. |
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 I wish I had known about Angus Clark. If I had, I would have made him a Guitar Hero! He has all the characteristics of the typical Guitar Hero, as JemSite has been broadcasting in past posts.
The Guitar Hero series on Jemsite features interviews with guitarists and musicians who may not have star status YET, but their current situations have shaped them to be who they are--determined, fond of their craft, and heroes in their own right. Angus Clark is the man! Zack from Guitar Vibe got to him first, but I'm glad, because he put together a wonderful interview with the super shredder. Angus Clark may not be as well known as some of the super shredders out there, but he's built a career with his powerful and expressive style of rock guitar. From his early days playing in local bands to breaking out with Kitaro and his eight year holiday tour with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Clark has always had lot going on. He's got a new instrumental album "Your Last Battlefield" available on iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon and will be teaching a workshop at the National Guitar Workshop (NGW) June 27 in McLean, Virginia.
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 With this post, The Rock House blog's Editorial Director Curt shows us that it takes more then just friends and similar musical tastes to put together a successful band.
For news and information on The Rock House Method, Rock House Artist/Instructors and Learning to Play Music, please visit the site and be sure to check out it's amazing features. Here's what Curt has to say: Being in a band is no different than being part of a professional sports team; a group of individuals united in achieving a common goal—each person playing a unique and integral part in achieving a dream. The motto—at least in theory—being, “All for one and one for all.” But unlike the professional sports world, where athletes must meet extremely high standards before getting into a draft and being picked by a team, young bands often form with little more consideration than just being friends or sharing similar musical tastes. Unfortunately this criteria is just not enough for a band to succeed. |
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 Coldplay just won a Grammy for their song "Viva La Vida" a few months back. Now, they may be getting another gift!
Rolling Stone's Rock & Roll Daily reports Coldplay "pal" (I use the term loosely as in NOT AT ALL) Yusuf (formely Cat Stevens) has suddenly also noticed a similiarity between Coldplay's popular "Viva La Vida" and his 1973 song "Foreigner Suite." As if the stakes weren't already high enough, Coldplay is already getting sued by Joe Satriani because he says their "Vida" sounds too much like his hit, "If I Could Fly."
Well, actually, it wasn't ol' Yusuf who noticed the similarity, but his son, who brought it up to Pops. Yusuf hasn't filed any legal papers, but hasn't ruled out the possiblity of a future lawsuit. "It depends on how well Satriani does," he admits. Yusuf is accusing Coldplay in the same wayhe is releasing his new album, Roadsinger. Coincidence? We think not! |
 Can you improve your guitar playing when you don't have your guitar handy to practice on? As this next post will show you--the answer is "yes".
While practice is really the best way to improve for many of us this time is limited. You might have a day job, or studies, a family to take care of, and little necessities like shopping, cooking and cleaning that all fill your day.
But often you have spare time during these activities, like when you wait at the supermarket checkout, and some of them don't require all your concentration. That's when you can use the ideas below to work on your guitar skills.
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 The Guitar Hero series on Jemsite features interviews with guitarists and musicians who may not have star status YET, but their current situations have shaped them to be who they are--determined, fond of their craft, and heroes in their own right. Perhaps you'll see in these upcoming entries the next Jimi Hendrix, Melissa Etheridge, or Duane Allman. Or perhaps they'll become household names by doing what they do best---doing their thing.
Going by the name State Shirt, you'd think Ethan Tufts would be obsessed with wearing sports team jersey all the time. Not so, says the budding electronic musician, who actuall wears shirts with US state logos imprinted on them, a friendly way to wear sayings without dealing with corporation mottos. |
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