Author Topic: My first decent Rebel Yell clip (Read 8182 times)

_tom_ · « **Reply #15 on:** September 21, 2007, 01:37:08 PM »

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who can probably read music, play consistently good and know more theory than me (none of which I'm that good at).

These are the kind of things a good coach can help you with

hmm good point. Its just lessons are quite expensive, but I might see if theres any way I can get some free ones at uni :P I also have no idea how to get into this kinda thing :lol:

gwEm · « **Reply #16 on:** September 21, 2007, 03:32:16 PM »

all the stuff hunter says is very wise. but i think the most important thing, of course is that you have such an obvious passion for music. hold on to that!

good luck with the course :)

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #17 on:** September 21, 2007, 06:13:44 PM »

Wow Tom, nice phrasing! That was great, lovely tone too!

You definitely have a lot of natural ability. Even if you were in a pro gigging band touring around the country it's far better than a 9-5, go for it Tom!

_tom_ · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2007, 07:55:38 PM »

Cheers Johnny. I'd love to tour the country but as I dont even have a proper band its not a possibility for a while :lol: I'd like to do session work but I suppose opportunities for good jobs are few and far between.

btw I recorded another HC jam clip with my LP with Mules a few weeks ago if anyones interested - http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=493678&songID=5756940

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #19 on:** September 21, 2007, 08:54:23 PM »

I could imagine you doing session work, Tom.
All you gotta do is find a music teacher, he will teach you all the theory you need to be a session musician, and you can play well in pretty much every style of music which is a bonus, improvise well etc.
One thing i will say and what my College tutor said to me (who is a session guitarist himself) is if you don't know the theory you are bollocks in the session work :lol:

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #20 on:** September 22, 2007, 05:40:13 PM »

I would have thought session work would be hard to get whoever you are.
Anyway you have time on your side because of your age to get a good band together.
Honestly Tom, since we've all been posting our clips in here, yours have really gone up in terms of quality playing! :D

fps_dean · « **Reply #21 on:** September 22, 2007, 05:43:50 PM »

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hmm good point. Its just lessons are quite expensive, but I might see if theres any way I can get some free ones at uni :P I also have no idea how to get into this kinda thing :lol:

I could probably explain to you the basic theory set that every guitarist should know and how to apply it if you like.

With a whiteboard I might be able to explain how to read music too. I have the know-how but I don't practice it much so I'm just not very good at sightreading other than guitar tabs.

Remember as hunter said, reading music isn't necessarily a necessity, and a formal theory background isn't either (but you still will have to understand the basic ideas whether you know you know it or not).

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #22 on:** October 01, 2007, 02:19:01 AM »

If you never practice using your knowlege then it is useless, if you do learn music theory, make sure you have the best teacher, it's improtant to give yourself the best opportunities in life! I never used to believe I was good enough either, but 2 years later I had achieved Grade 8 music theory and a HND in Popular Music all at 19, with tendonitis. You can achieve anything! go for it Tom.