easyguitarmethod's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Richard Deyn
"Attitude creates a new dimension in your playing and sincerity is the essence of making music” - Martin Donald
Martin enjoys one of the most full, dynamic and varied careers you could imagine. I wanted to ask Martin about leading the life of a pro guitarist for many years! This interview took an unexpected twist from my originally intended questions and Martin shared many secrets of his success!
We talked about almost everything including:
The importance of focusing on your dreams and keeping site of the outcomes you want to help make your choices in life effortless. How being friendly and creating contacts can be hugely beneficial ti your career The universal language of music and listening to all styles and keeping an open mind How the player creates the tone rather than the kit you plug in to Learning comes from Observing Listening to your ‘inner voice’ What makes a great player, teacher and student of music Martin’s working rig and the kit he uses How to lead a balanced life as a working musician ...and so much more - we chatted for over an hour...
Ollie plays in the groundbreaking band KOOPA. Ollie and the band have won numerous awards from magazines and other press around the world, they have also won massive acclaim and have been awarded ‘best use of myspace’. They have toured the world, opened the Isle Of Wight festival, appeared on TV and have played with some of the biggest names in the business including INXS and the Foo Fighters. Koopa achieved all this success as an UNSIGNED BAND!!! Unbelievable.
As one of my very first ever clients, I met up with Ollie to talk about the drive and desires that have allowed Koopa to reach such outstanding heights on their own.
Ollie's shares very openly with me much wisdom and many insightful stories. We also chatted about techniques for writing music from truth in the heart, what gear he uses, how he over comes challenges in life and even what has motivated him to pick up the guitar. I feel very privileged to have been trusted by Ollie and for all the very intimate subject matters he spoke about with me.
Whether or not you are a Koopa fan, this interview is a must-hear, especially if you have an interest in writting your own music - Ollie is a genuis in this area!
Listen to Richard Deyn and Ollie from Koopa discuss music and life.
Richard Deyn talks to Tony Martin, singer with Black Sabbath.
Tony is a heavy metal vocalist best known for his work with Black Sabbath from 1987 to 1991 and again from 1993 to 1997. Martin was the band's second longest serving vocalist after Ozzy Osbourne.
Tony shares some tips and insightful ways to create your own music as well as some stories about how he wrote music with Black Sabbath...
Martyn shares his advice and top tips for keeping your guitar in optimum condition.
This is an absolute must for any player.
Martyn is one of the world’s best Luthiers and has a global reputation for meticulous attention to detail and outstanding results in his work as a guitar builder, creator and repairer.
His career reads like a who’s who of the guitar industry. Martyn has worked for Gibson guitars and also Yamaha UK, where he co-designed the EAX 1500 with Martin Taylor, one of the world’s finest jazz guitarists and his own model - the MSG/Image.
Martyn now has his own brand of guitars which capture his passion for the instrument and offer the purest example of everything you would expect from one of the finest craftsman with over 30 years experience!
Jake is one of the most creative and exciting guitarists breaking through the UK music scene at the moment - listen to him chat to Richard about his Guitar Journey...
Jake has crafted not only a unique style of playing using advanced techniques like Tapping, Flamenco strumming and even Hitting the guitar but he has also created a massive buzz in the industry. What sets Jake apart from the crowd is that he sings while he is playing all this crazy stuff too!
Listen to Richard and Jake chat about his music, influences and inspirations. A very sincere conversation about some of the most exciting music being created today - by Jake!
Richard met with Jake in Regents Park, London on a sunny Autumn day. The sounds in the background are the wonderful folks of London enjoying the few hours of sun they were blessed with - it is England after all! So please forgive any background noises - they add to the ambience!
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