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SING IT LIVE: Behind The Sound - Rebel Yell (Billy Idol) behind the sound billy idol rebel yell sing it live Apr 08, 2023

If you're wondering what goes on behind the scenes of the Sing it Live guitarists, you've come to the right place! Ā Get ready to nerd out on gear and theory for the Billy Idol song 'Rebel Yell' thanks to Cam Blokland and Steve Stevens and Jamplay.

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Sing It Live: 'Call Me' (Blondie) Guitar Sneak Peak blondie call me guitar singit live Apr 01, 2023

A cheeky sneak peak into how I learned my guitar part in the Sing it Live version of 'Call Me' (originally by Blondie).

I also show you how different my guitar part is when compared to Tzan Niko
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Understanding the Difference Between Gain and Volume [EXPLAINED] input gain mixing volume Mar 27, 2023

In case you aren’t aware, when you see the word ā€˜volume’ on audio devices such as mixing desks/interfaces/guitar amps etc it could actually potentially be 1 of 3 different volume controls! Many people often confuse these controls and use them interchangeably, but they actually serve different pur...

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How to Identify Time Signatures by Ear [EXPLAINED] music theory reading music time signatures Mar 21, 2023

Ok I’ll admit it, it took me a while to be able to identify Time Signatures by ear. So, to save you continuing to make confused facial expressions like I used to, here's my simple 3 Step Method to help you figure it out when listening to music yourselfšŸ‘‚

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SING IT LIVE-How I Learn The Guitar Part preparation singit live Mar 15, 2023

Ever wondered how any of the Sing It Live performers do their prep for an upcoming live recording?

I show you one particular skill that I’ve developed called ā€œfinger pervingā€ that will hopefully be of help to you for any songs that you want to learn.

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ALL PERFORMERS MUST HEAR THIS jerry seinfeld michael richards music business music industry show business Mar 08, 2023

Sometimes I really struggle with my day/week schedule. As a full-time musician I’m at the mercy of how many opportunities are incoming. Life’s good when things are steady, but then there are those unavoidable times where there are just soooo many things that I need to be present for or else they ...

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Jerry Seinfeld's Inspirational Words to Live By howard stern inspirational jerry seinfeld self improvement Mar 01, 2023

Sometimes I really struggle with my schedule. As a full-time musician I’m at the mercy of how many opportunities are incoming. Life’s good when things are steady, but then there are those unavoidable times where there are just soooo many things that I need to be present for or else they won’t go ...

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What Is A Time Signature? [EXPLAINED] common time music theory time signatures Feb 20, 2023

Ok I’ll admit it, it took me a while to fully grasp the concept of Time Signatures. So, to save you from making a confused facial expression any further, here’s the basics of what they’re all about, and why googling it may not be a good idea 🤣

Pt. 2 COMING SOON! WATCH THIS SPACE šŸ‘€

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The Magic of Burt Bacharach [TRIBUTE] burt bacharach composer songwriter tribute Feb 12, 2023

With the recent sad news of Burt Bacharach's passing, I felt compelled to put together this tribute video to highlight what contributed to his huge successful achievements in music.

R.I.P. Burt Bacharach.

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Full Time Musician REACTS to Early Bruno Mars [ANALYSIS] bruno mars reaction video Feb 07, 2023

In this video I take a look at some of Bruno Mars' earliest performances BEFORE he became the household name he is today. In doing so we can try and get a glimpse into what made him so successful so that we can take those elements onboard ourselves.

What are some things YOU can learn from Bruno Ma...

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How To Play 'Smoke On The Water' (Deep Purple) On Guitar [TAB + TUTORIAL] deep purple guitar tutorial smoke on the water Feb 01, 2023

In this tutorial, I show you how to play 'Smoke On The Water' by Deep Purple.

Whether you're learning this for your triumphant next music store visit, or because you're a genuine classic rock fanatic, in my opinion learning this song is ESSENTIAL. In particular, the SONG ie. not just the intro rif
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How To Count The 'Coconut Dog' Intro by Solas beat-splained coconut dog solas tutorial Jan 24, 2023

Here's BEAT-SPLAINED, a series of videos where I take a look at a number of not so straight forward song intros and show you what beat (or off beat) they start on and how to make sense of them.

In this episode, I’m going to show you how to count the ā€˜Coconut Dog’ intro by Solas.

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