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Best Gigs of 2015
I was lucky to witness some amazing gigs in 2015. Another year of fantastic live music in Melbourne. Here is a run down of some of the bigger shows I saw and learned from. AC/DC – Best Gigs of 2015 Show of the year. I have seen more AC/DC gigs than any other band. During […]
One of These Nights – VCE Music Performance Solo Guitar
One of These Nights proved the Eagles could rock. When guitarist Don Felder joined the Eagles they gained a rock edge to their sound. He joined for the bands fourth album titled after this track. Other band guitarist Bernie Leadon was proficient in bluegrass and country skills. As the Eagles began pursuing a rock sound, Leadon […]
Classic Keyboard Sounds
Keyboard has come a long way from pipe organs being controlled by foot pedals. We are lucky to live in this age of technology. The sounds of keyboard instruments of all centuries are available to us at the press of a button. In this article we help you understand how each of these keyboard instruments have […]
Discovering Cold Chisel
Cold Chisel have made music for close to 40 years. The band is the perfect model of a rock band. Power house vocals supplied by Jimmy Barnes. Guitar god and second vocalist Ian Moss. Understated creative bass player Phill Small. A drummer with great feel and groove in Steve Prestwich. Main songwriter Don Walker handling keyboard […]
Wood for Guitars Checklist
Wood used in guitars effect their sound. When buying a guitar you will often be told what woods have been used to make it. An understanding of the the tone that will be produced naturally by these materials will help you make better buying decisions. Woods used in making guitars must be strong. The structure of […]
David Bowie – 10 Must Learn Songs on Guitar
David Bowie touched on every musical style and instrument in his 50 years making music. In wake of his recent passing, we look back at the Bowie songs that guitarists will love and should learn. Bowie recorded many guitar parts himself as well as hiring the best of the best. Guitarists such as Mick Ronson, […]
David Bowie RIP
I learned David Bowie passed away just before 6pm, Monday January 11th. Two minutes after news had been announced on his Facebook and Twitter pages. I had been flipping through Twitter delaying the final preparation of notes for the ESSM staff meeting taking place that night. “I read the news today oh boy”. It can’t be […]
Scales – Music Theory Made Easy
Scales in music are a selection of notes from the twelve sounds in our music system. If you are unfamiliar with the twelve notes in music read our earlier article on Understanding Music Notes. We will be discussing the following scales and modes pictured below. These are the most commonly used in contemporary music. It is a […]