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Posted by: Zsolt Galambos Nov 19 2009, 02:30 PM

Dear GMC-ers,

I'm really happy to introduce a new GMC instructor from Hungary. His name is Krisztian Lovrek, and he is a very sophisticated guitar player.





Krisztian is working on his new solo album, and he managed to contact some of his greatest influences, Mr. Kee Marcello (ex-Europe), who agreed to record a solo on Krisztian's album.

Krisztian, will you please tell us how you managed to succeed in this matter?

Posted by: Sollesnes Nov 19 2009, 02:34 PM

Sounds great! Welcome Krisztian, looking forward to see you around

Posted by: Darknodar123 Nov 19 2009, 02:42 PM

Welcone to GMC man

Looking forward to your lessons.

Posted by: Sergio Dorado Nov 19 2009, 02:43 PM

Sounds great, Krisztian! Welcome to this great site!

Posted by: newguyatgmc Nov 19 2009, 02:45 PM

Welcome Kris!!!! Nice Playing. Looking forward to your lessons.

Posted by: audiopaal Nov 19 2009, 02:45 PM

Awesome
Looking forward to your lessons, and I'm glad you're here

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 19 2009, 03:17 PM

Wow, you are so fast guys :-)
Thanks for your kind welcome!!

Posted by: Rated Htr Nov 19 2009, 03:19 PM

Welcome man, awesome playing, looking foward to your lessons

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 19 2009, 03:19 PM

Welcome Krisztian - it's very inspiring to hear your playing and read about your approach (reminds me of Shawn Lane's "Powers of ten" where he recorded everything by himself), very much looking forward to your lessons!

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 19 2009, 03:19 PM

Hello Everybody!


First I'd like to thank you for your kind words Zsolt! I'm very happy to be here!

About my album: This won't be a real solo record, because this is not instrumental stuff!
I believe in the power of the vocals songs. Aside from guitar playing I sing, I write lyrics, music, and a few months ago I started to play on drums and bass as well.
I got almost everything that I need to record my musics at home, and the song-writing period is almost done..only a few things missing. Anyway, my band's name is Illusion.
It seems that I will play on every instuments on the album, but after recording, I'll search for the right musicians to play live.
There will be 10 songs on the record, without any compromises, that's why there are some songs, which are over 10 minutes long
Actually I finished a new one, which will be 15 minutes long

About the music: The style is metal with a tons of killer riffs, grooves, solos, and with very serious lyrics. Sometimes a bit progressive, but not too much
If I had to define what kind of music this is that I would say : Imagine a band where Dimebag and James Hetfield writes the riffs, John Petrucci plays the solos, Mike Portnoy plays on drums, and Hetfield sings.
In the video embedded here you can find a solo from one of my songs.

About Kee: He is one of my favourite musicians, not only as a guitar player, because like me, he's doing a lot of things, so he is a real musician! His K2 record (Melon Demon Divine) my favourite rock album ever.
I searched for him, and I invited him to play a solo on my record, if it's possible. He told me that he would like to see/hear something about the record, because he won't accept it if he doesn't like it.

Finally I showed him the part that I had in mind ( the solo of "In the Hands of Fate" )
and his feedback was awesome. He really loved it, and he accepted my invitation. So I was very honored and of course still I am.


Here is the mentioned solo:

Posted by: Gitarrero Nov 19 2009, 03:33 PM

Welcome Krisztian!
I can't wait to hear a full song from your album, it must be amazing (when I read what the music will be like)!
That brings one thing to my mind for your first lesson: How about a lesson "riffs in the style of James Hetfield"? That would be great!

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 19 2009, 03:37 PM

Thanks Kris, to be honest originally I didn't want to do this, because I think the best situation if you have a great band with great musicians, and they are your friends. The real magic is if some people plays together, and the chemistry between the members create the music.
Unfortunately I couldn't find these guys for a long time :-) I know a lot of great musicians, but you know, it's not so easy to find the guys that you need all round.
Actually I got fed up with always having to wait for others, and I started to do everything alone :-) The work is very hard, but I really enjoy it, I learn a lot of things, about the recording, sounds, drum playing, everything. It's so exciting.

Anyway, I really like Shawn Lane ( R.I.P.) I remember when I saw his instructional video. After that I cried
At that time I told myself " I don't have any problem with the speed, I already can play everything" :-)
And I tried to play one of his lick. The run started to low E to high E and then back to low E.
When I arrived to high E he just finished the whole lick..I couldn't believe it :-) He was amazing, so sad that he leaves us..:-(

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 19 2009, 03:44 PM

Wou! Fantastic playing man! Welcome to GMC! Can't wait to see your lessons!

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 19 2009, 03:47 PM

Hehe it's funny I have felt the exact same thing - so I have also tried to become as independent as possible as far as song writing/recording goes.

Maybe you should try bringing in some musicians over the Internet? I have recorded all songs with Marcus Lavendell (you can find his lessons on the site) over the Internet and I am working on a new one http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=31527&view=findpost&p=441323with Trond - it's very inspiring!

Either way I must agree with what what Gitarrero said - your mix of influences sounds awesome - can't wait to hear it!

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 19 2009, 03:47 PM

:-) My first lesson is help to practice the 16 notes picking, and build up a solo, but the 2nd one is a riff lesson, not really like Jamyz, but I hope you'll like it.
In the future I plan to do a lot of things, solos, riffs, covers, exercises, but mainly I'd like to find the way how could I build up a full instructional material, from "how could you set up your guitar" (neck,strings action,etc.) to "how could you play the hardest guitar solos".
I have a lot of ideas, I hope that I could achieve them.

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Nov 19 2009, 03:48 PM

Agreed, Shawn was out of this world - very few can compete with his sense for music - and on top of that he was one of the most extreme shredders ever - unbelievable!

Posted by: THE BUZZARD Nov 19 2009, 03:51 PM

Hi there Krisztian, Welcome to GMC!! great you-tube video & excellent playing, YEAH definitely looking forward to your lessons for sure, the caliber of players on this site just keeps on getting better and better!!

Posted by: arctic1234 Nov 19 2009, 03:56 PM

Great playing! I'm looking forward to your lessons!

Welcome to GMC!

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 19 2009, 04:10 PM

I think if the album will release suddenly a lot of musicians want to play in my band..:-)
You know, until you don't have anything many people doesn't want to help you, only for money.
If you'll have something the situation start to change..





Thanks Gabriel!




Yes, he is! I also remember a very poor quality video where a lot of Ibanez Artists play together..I think about in 1991..
Paul Gilbert, Reb Beach, Satriani, Steve Vai, and Shawn Lane.
These rock icons play their good stuff but after Lane comes and he did not leave a stone standing :-) Incredible.




Thanks man! GMC has a tons of killer players, it's an honor to be among them.




THX!!!

Posted by: Fran Nov 19 2009, 04:30 PM

Welcome Krisztian!

Tasty playing

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Nov 19 2009, 04:43 PM

Welcome to GMC Krisztiane!

Your playing is amazing, can't wait to see/hear the lessons!

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 19 2009, 06:10 PM

Thank you Fran!




Thx Bogdan! As I can see my first lesson is already available

Posted by: Daniel Realpe Nov 19 2009, 06:38 PM

Welcome to GMC!

Very nice playing!


PD: That's the guitar I want!

Posted by: Laszlo Boross Nov 19 2009, 06:48 PM

Great playing Krisztian! Welcome to GMC!

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 19 2009, 06:57 PM

Thx! This guitar is just amazing. But to be honest I much prefer the standard one, because the unfinished neck. If the BFR would be with unfinished birdseye maple neck, this would be the best. ( for me :-) ) Maybe someday Big Poppa will make BFR MMs with unfinished necks..



Szia Laci! Örülök, hogy itt lehetek! / Hi Laszlo! I'm happy to be here! /




Anyway, I have an Ibanez JPM P3 ( John Petrucci ) for sale!

This one:

Posted by: Fingerspasm Nov 20 2009, 04:51 AM

Very nice playing. Very nice guitars. I have a BFR. Its the green version thats in the same style as your brown one. I just wish I could play mine as good as you play yours I guess I will just have to keep my subscription here and GMC and keep practicing!

Posted by: Kristian Hyvarinen Nov 20 2009, 08:30 AM

I find your technique and playing in general very amazing and inspiring! Looking forward to having lessons from you.

Welcome to GMC, Mr. Lovrek.

Posted by: Emir Hot Nov 20 2009, 09:34 AM

Welcome to GMC I've checked your videos, pretty amazing stuff. Very tasteful playing.

Posted by: Sensible Jones Nov 20 2009, 12:28 PM

Awesome technique Krisztian!!!
I look forward to more of your lessons!

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Nov 20 2009, 12:32 PM

Welcome to GMC Krisztian !

Posted by: Stephane Lucarelli Nov 20 2009, 12:38 PM

Welcome to GMC Krisztian!

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 20 2009, 05:25 PM

Emerald green, isn't it? That's a nice color, but already discontinued...like mine, the tobacco burst..:-(
You're lucky, cause you can find everything here. When I started, I didn't have anything..no internet, no videos, no instructors..nothing, just my ears. Wasted years :-) The point is to persist in doing practice and the results will come :-)



Thank you, always good to hear this ;-)



Thanks man, I heard a lot about you from Zsolt




THX!!! They will come..




Thanks !




And for U 2 :-)

Posted by: Marc_Maiden Nov 20 2009, 05:30 PM

welcome! awesome taste in guitars man! you are lucky to be endorsed (i think) by them!


you are selling your ibanez jpm????????????????????? HOW MUCH!



that is one of my dream models to have!

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 20 2009, 05:46 PM

Unfortunately I'm not an endorser yet.. But I'm working on it

JPM? This P3 is my absolute favourite color. I had a P4 (camo), but I didn't like that one..Always remind me to the army
If you're interested in we can discuss about the details, but not here, pls send me a PM

Posted by: Conrad Harpham Nov 20 2009, 09:26 PM

welcome to GMC Krisztian

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 20 2009, 09:28 PM

Thx Conrad!

Posted by: Gerardo Siere Nov 20 2009, 11:27 PM

Welcome to GMC, loocking forward to hearyour lessons

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Nov 21 2009, 12:15 PM

Welcome aboard Krisztian, can't wait to hear some more lessons!

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 22 2009, 02:59 PM

Thx, I know :-)

Posted by: kaznie_NL Nov 22 2009, 07:12 PM

Krisztian, what a huge coincidence!!! Yesterday I was searching for video's on youtube with Satch covers, and later for JS 100 models, and gues who I found! I found a guy, that was very good, and recorded some solos with the JS100...

Now I just watched your channel, that was you!! So cool! BTW I watched your "the Extremist" solo... wicked

Kaz

EDIT: is the JS100 a good guitar? It isn't that expensive, just my price range Not sure if I can handle a locking trem with the tuning hassle and so

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 22 2009, 11:46 PM

Well, that JS100 was a good one (2004). But then the JS100 built in Korea, and it had an Edge Pro II tremolo.
A few years ago Ibanez put the production to Indonesia I think, and they changed the tremolo, which is the very bad quality Edge III..
Before Edge Pro II was the Lo-TRS series, I had an Ibanez Ex with Lo-TRS II, and I hadn't any serious problem with it, but you have to know that these tremolos (especially Edge III ) are useless if you want to use them for serious things.
I don't know why they changed Edge Pro II, cause it was a very good construction. I think it was too good comparing the highest quality Edge Pro.
JS100 was much heavier than the JS1000, and after only a year the frets started to wear out...(because the worst hardware quality )
I had 4 JS1000, every pieces were used, and they hadn't any wearing..
There are no big difference between these models compared the JS1000's used price and JS100's new price.
So, if you want a good deal, look for a JS1000 in good shape, that's a much better decision in all round!
This is my advice.

Posted by: skennington Nov 23 2009, 12:19 AM

Awesome style Kris, love it! Glad to have you here and look forward to your lessons.

Posted by: Jerry Arcidiacono Nov 23 2009, 12:46 PM

I'm a bit late
Welcome to GMC Krisztian!

Posted by: Krisztian Lovrek Nov 23 2009, 03:19 PM

Thanks guys!

Posted by: Santiago Diaz Garces Nov 24 2009, 07:09 AM

Welcome to the family man!!.