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Dec 11 2008, 10:15 PM
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Ok Smells...I followed your advice and am jumping onboard! The pilot program was great, and I am sure the actual program will be even better! Here is the last lesson video I uploaded from the pilot MTP program...this reflects closely my current playing.
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...st&id=10963 I am still very focused on learning both the blues as well as metal. I love these two styles of music and enjoy playing them both! I am able to practice about an hour each day when I work and about 2 hours each day when I am off...after the kids go to bed of course! Can't wait to get started...thanks again! Ben This post has been edited by Praetorian: Dec 11 2008, 10:18 PM -------------------- Ben
___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1 |
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Dec 12 2008, 11:55 AM
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Showoff:D Just kidding!
-------------------- Don't just play it. Feel it!
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Dec 12 2008, 07:38 PM
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Hey there,
I'm very interested in joining the MTP. Although I'm heading into a direction that seems the right one I still need guidance. What I really want is to reach a professional level, but I think that that's more a goal for a multiple-year-plan. So right now I just want to really master the basics so I have a solid foundation. I'm talking about (speed)picking, legato, tapping, extending my lick library, bends, vibrato, rhythm playing and theory. I really like listening to all styles, but what I want to achieve is an accessible guitar style. I don't want to sound like MAB/Yngwie/Paul Gilbert, but rather like Eddie van Halen/Richie Sambora/Slash. Pleaaaase let me be in this program!! Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrHTf0dcgdU Video: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...l=mtp&st=32 Audio listed below 
This post has been edited by SonofDestiny: Dec 14 2008, 07:32 PM
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Bon_Jovi___Living_On_A_Prayer_solo.mp3 ( 346.73K )
Number of downloads: 197
Dark_Light_Collaboration.mp3 ( 532.27K )
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Old_School_Rock_Collabwb.mp3 ( 457.25K )
Number of downloads: 175
Rock_Collab_with_backing.mp3 ( 561.25K )
Number of downloads: 163-------------------- Wishlist: the world.
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Dec 13 2008, 09:24 PM
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Here's my entry, there's a small spoken clip at the end as well. Please, I need help!!!
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Dec 14 2008, 05:37 AM
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Hi Smells,
I'd like to sign up for the new mtp This is my nicest trialMTP lesson video: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...st&id=10947 I still got an mtp lesson to finish but can't yet because my gmc membership ran out, and my bank fails to send me a new creditcard (old one expired in september!) i hope to get it before end of the year >__> I want to learn everything needed to be a good guitarist, i need to learn all the basics first... I like all styles,but mostly i'd love to play stuff like Vai, Satriani and Slash someday  I can do some basic vibrato, bending and alternate picking, but im very bad with hammerons/pulloffs and can't tap at all  -------------------- Gear:
Guitars: Ibanez Jem 7vwh, Ibanez RG 350 DX, Gibson Les Paul Studio Effects: Line 6 PODxt + FBV MKII Express pedal Amp: Line6 SpiderIII 15 |
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Dec 14 2008, 05:17 PM
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QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ Dec 11 2008, 11:25 AM)  Didn't you record a video earlier for mtp? If so, use that one! ahah, thanks for remembering me!! Now let's find that post  Ok so here we go: I'v started playing guitar around the age of eight. I didn't really practice or anything, so it didn't real work, but I did learn my chords. I really started playing last October, and in December I started using GMC. I can play solo's like the modern blues (Muris), so that's my solo lvl. For rhythm guitar, as I said I can play most chords and songs like hotel California and Save Tonight are not very hard to play along. For riffing and power chords… I used to play heavy metal for beginners 3, and now I play Pumping Rock lesson, so I can use power chords just fine. My finger style is limited, I can do some easy tunes (tears in heaven) but that's about it. In improvisation, I'm more of the less is more attitude, and I don't like shredding. That's why I prefer the more melodic collaboration, for example the recent Gary Moore Style collab. My theory knowledge is the pentatonic scale, relative minor, harmonics and some more bits and pieces (e.g. how to make triads). Also I know the major scale in theory, not in boxes. I want to learn the following things in the coming 6 months: -Better improvisation, more melodic playing. Being able to put feeling in my music. Also being able to write, and not just improvise. I'm very active in collaborations, so that helps -Major scale, being able to play the positions. Fluid use of the pentatonic scale. -I'd love to play more rock riffs.. I live for 'em I love riffs like those in AC/DC.-Improved Vibrato. Better use of it, and my own developed style. -Improve my fingerstyle, just adding more and more songs. I want to get it to a higher level. Furthermore, I want to keep on playing in between everything to keep progress with it, mainly by doing more and more GMC lessons. My style would be varied. Going from soft blues, to hard rock. When I listen to music, I prefer rock, pop and eighties music. For instance, I love Toto! When I play I prefer to use a more melodic approach. Lots of blues and stuff I'v uploaded a little video with some sort of a Kaznie Medley Just some different stuff to show what I can. I also added a little improv. This realy was an improv, because after all the settings were right, I took it straight away, no overdubbing or whatsoever. The backing came from Siggum, so credits to him! When I typed this text, it was a while ago. I've improved quit a bit, so now I'm into the same stuff, just a level higher the most important thing in music is, for me, being able to play live. Meaning know some cool stuff, and being able to play it without any troubles or mistakes.This is a video (and improvisation) I recorded back when writing the text. I now have a new guitar Video: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...ost&id=9439 Little improv: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...ost&id=9440 For updated stuff.. I'm in the video collabs. So to see my playing, check out the Rockabilly collaboration, around 4:45. |
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Dec 14 2008, 07:23 PM
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Ok here are some videos of my current playing level
The first videos is of Lian Gerbinos Viking-FOlk metal lesson and this describes my best side......Metal rythm the style i like to play the most.... This is a video of Muris Bb minor beginner lesson this video describes what i need to improve on..... Vibrato and Tone controll...... I have big difficulties to get my playing sound good and alive........ A video demonstrating my AP 
AP_2_98_bpm.wmv ( 3.42MB )
Number of downloads: 198Some of the goals i have is to improve my vibrato, AP and legato....... I also want to learn some more theory... I have never really liked to read so going to the theary board and start reading everything is not an option for me i would like to learn theory while playing......... Hopefully i can become a better player with some coaching on the side.... -------------------- My Gear
Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace  |
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Dec 15 2008, 12:03 PM
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Hi guys,
Here is my entry for the MTP beginner part. Video files Here are a couple of videos which show my current level of playing (1st one more focussing on techniques, 2nd and 3rd one are more about 'feeling'). Christmas Rock Collab Blues Ballad Collab Slow Pentatonics Lesson Audio files Besides these videos I have participated in several collabs, of which I have attached the sound files in chronological order (it would probably also show how I progressed during the last months, and I don't even want to listen to some of the earlier ones anymore ). Background I have been playing the guitar effectively for about a year back in the early '90s, however lacked completely a proper lesson-plan etc etc. I was basically just trying to hit the strings and get proper sounds out of it (which to a certain extend even worked ). After this, I remained playing very minimal (sometimes once a month) for another 2 years, but then the guitars went to the attic. Since about 1.5 years I have picked up my guitars again, and decided that this time things would go differently. I took lessons (which is extremely helpful getting the theory linked to the actual playing), but somehow it did not give me full joy. I came across GMC a while ago and since then I have developed myself quite a bit due to all the lessons, very valuable forum info and also the collabs. Since about 4 months I also play in a band, and am starting to write material for it . What do I want to achieve I am interested in quite a few musical styles of which Jazz, Blues, Funk, Rock and Hard Rock are the most important ones. However, I would very much like to get more into other styles as I believe it will make me a better musician in the end. In particular I am having quite some difficulties with several aspects of my playing (as compared to other parts), and I would love to improve those also in the MTP: Lead Sweep picking, arpeggiated alternate picking runs (at higher speeds), and in general shredding Rhythm Combining chords with lead lines (hybrid picking), especially developing them on my own (example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSM3FL7zUdw). Theory Moving from knowing all the boxes of the major/minor scales, pentatonics and some of the modes towards 'on the spot' hearing which notes to play next (basically developing my ears more). Although I would like to be able to playing some very fast runs if required, my ultimate goal is to become a good musician, and playing speed should only be a tool to reach that goal. Finally, I do hope I will be selected for the MTP beginners as I certainly see all the benefits that come with it. Also, the actual obligation to show your progression on a regular basis will certainly be an extra stimulation to really work hard in achieving my long term goals. Thanks for reading this awful long application . Roger This post has been edited by Velvet Roger: Dec 15 2008, 01:05 PM
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3.4_Collab.mp3 ( 1.65MB )
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Fine_Rock_Melodies.mp3 ( 656.94K )
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Michael_VR_WBT.mp3 ( 914.06K )
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Mayer_VR_wBT.mp3 ( 1.05MB )
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Old_School_VelvetRoger_wBT.mp3 ( 1.1MB )
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80s_collab___Velvet_Roger_wBT.mp3 ( 800.33K )
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Classical_Rock_Velvet_Roger_wBT.mp3 ( 753.06K )
Number of downloads: 205-------------------- "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." Guitars & Amps Brian Moore DC-1 Custom Shop (Cherry Sunburst, mahogany/rosewood) Eric Johnson Signature Strat (2-tone Sunburst, alder/maple) Ibanez RG770 (Black, basswood/rosewood) Peerless Journeyman (solid spruce/maple) Sixt Bov-105C (Ovation-like acoustic) - Ibanez SGT-130 (Jumbo acoustic) London City VS-1 (Precision bass) - Baton Rouge U3S (Ukelele) Fender HotRod Deluxe 40W combo - Fender Princeton Reverb Reissue 5W combo - Marshall JCM 900 50W Hi-Gain combo Effects & Other stuff POD Studio UX2 audio interface - Edirol MA-15D monitors EH Double Muff - Fulltone GT-500 - Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Mosfet - Guitarsystems TrebleTool Junior - Guitarsystems FuzzTool Junior Korg Pitchblack Tuner - MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay - TC Electronics Nova Modulator - Morley Bad Horsie 2 Wah Shure SM58 - Roland PCR-500 midi controller/keyboard & Yamaha Clavinova CL-910 piano My Website My MySpace Page My YouTube Channel My Twitter Account My Band 'Gonzo!' |
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Dec 18 2008, 10:30 AM
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@ Velvet Roger: I just saw your christmas rock take... Beginner??? You're far to good
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Dec 19 2008, 08:01 PM
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QUOTE (kaznie_NL @ Dec 18 2008, 10:30 AM) @ Velvet Roger: I just saw your christmas rock take... Beginner??? You're far to good Nah I have loads and loads to learn really, but thanks for the nice words
-------------------- "Don't practice until you get it right. Practice until you can't get it wrong." Guitars & Amps Brian Moore DC-1 Custom Shop (Cherry Sunburst, mahogany/rosewood) Eric Johnson Signature Strat (2-tone Sunburst, alder/maple) Ibanez RG770 (Black, basswood/rosewood) Peerless Journeyman (solid spruce/maple) Sixt Bov-105C (Ovation-like acoustic) - Ibanez SGT-130 (Jumbo acoustic) London City VS-1 (Precision bass) - Baton Rouge U3S (Ukelele) Fender HotRod Deluxe 40W combo - Fender Princeton Reverb Reissue 5W combo - Marshall JCM 900 50W Hi-Gain combo Effects & Other stuff POD Studio UX2 audio interface - Edirol MA-15D monitors EH Double Muff - Fulltone GT-500 - Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Mosfet - Guitarsystems TrebleTool Junior - Guitarsystems FuzzTool Junior Korg Pitchblack Tuner - MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay - TC Electronics Nova Modulator - Morley Bad Horsie 2 Wah Shure SM58 - Roland PCR-500 midi controller/keyboard & Yamaha Clavinova CL-910 piano My Website My MySpace Page My YouTube Channel My Twitter Account My Band 'Gonzo!' |
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Dec 30 2008, 02:16 AM
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QUOTE (Rock @ Dec 10 2008, 06:44 PM) Does anyone know how to view on a Mac? For some reason when I click on the link all I see is a Quicktime logo. Quicktime doesn't like Windows Media, and vice versa. Use VideoLAN. http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ -------------------- "I dreamed a lot when I was younger.. I'm older now but still I hunger For some understanding. There's no understanding, now. Was there ever? ...Joe Puerta (Ambrosia)... Finally got a YouTube page going. |
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