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Posted by: rokchik May 31 2008, 04:06 PM

Hey Gmc'ers,

Here it goes folks, my first official announcement since becoming a mod To be honest I'm a little choked up, just give me a minute... bites fist... alright I'm good now, just feeling a bit warm and fuzzy inside.

Anyways, I'm not sure if everyone has seen it, but there is a GMC Community section on the main page http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ So what is this section you may ask? Well, as our forum is growing so fast, and there is such a vast array of cool things going on, this section is now where GMC content is going to be PUBLISHED. Yes that's right published With over 200,000 posts now made on the forum, how awesome is that btw?, there is a lot of things to read through and well some really great stuff may be missed.

As the moderating team is always reading through the forum, we will now be looking out for content that may deserve a bit more focus. Whether it's a popular thread, an awesome wiki, an entertaining practice agenda, one of the amazing SI lessons, pretty much anything that shows just how great the people here are and just how wonderful our content is... as you can see this is not going to be an easy job as there is just so much cool stuff.

Each week a different moderator will be publishing content onto the main page. And to all members, please feel free to PM the Moderator of that week or add the suggestion to this thread if you see something you think should be added to the main page. We will be announcing the Mod of the Week here as well, so I'll announce now that I, rokchik, will the mod for this week As stated please add to this thread any suggestions or PM me if you like. We are hoping to publish new articles at the beginning of each day so the section will be updated often. So keep an eye out to the main page GMC'ers as there will be some cool things showcased, and well it may be something you wrote

rok

Posted by: Matt23 May 31 2008, 04:10 PM

Sounds like a cool idea. Looking forward to it.

Posted by: Fran May 31 2008, 04:15 PM

Nice! I had noticed that section these past days, it's cool

Posted by: skennington May 31 2008, 04:29 PM

That will be And nice intro Rok!

Posted by: Nick325 May 31 2008, 04:29 PM

Cool

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic May 31 2008, 06:17 PM

Great idea, lots of great info on GMC that can easily be piled up and hidden.

Posted by: rokchik May 31 2008, 08:12 PM

Glad you like the idea guys

Just an update as well, today's new additions to the main page are Andrew's new blog entry - Acoustic Treatment Planning and also David Wallimann's Smooth Jazz collaboration which included Ballistic 31, Chast, Eddiecat, Hammerin Hank, Iluha, Itsme, Leedbreak, Organised Confusion, Siggum, Skennington, Smells, Tjchep, Zizi Top, and Coffeeman. It's a great collaboration and some great chops shown by our GMC members... not that there was any doubt

Congrats guys

rok

Posted by: Gus May 31 2008, 10:08 PM

Nice!

I am impressed how GMC improves every day

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl May 31 2008, 10:36 PM

This is really exciting Rok - I have always felt that we have so much cool content which never really gets the deserved attention!

Can't wait to see what content you will pick!

Posted by: superize May 31 2008, 10:38 PM

This sounds very cool

Posted by: rokchik Jun 1 2008, 11:12 AM

Hey Everyone,

Today's content has been published on the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/. The new articles featured are Fran's excellent wiki article on the Cure and Hammerin Hank's great SI lesson "Student Want to be Teach". Check them out if you haven't already as they are really great.

Congrats guys and great work.

rok

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jun 1 2008, 11:14 AM

Great selection Rok! (And awesome work by the article/lesson writers!)

Posted by: Bondy Jun 1 2008, 11:25 AM

Very cool rok lovin it lovin it lovin it lovin it like that!!

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Jun 1 2008, 12:33 PM

This is really great idea,great work guys.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jun 2 2008, 12:57 PM

Great job Rok , and cool selection of articles !

Posted by: Fran Jun 2 2008, 01:13 PM

Hey! Thanks guys I'm proud of my article in the mainpage!

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Jun 2 2008, 01:20 PM

Great idea, improving every day, that's the reason why this site is the best
Great work as well !!

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jun 2 2008, 01:21 PM

Good stuff

Posted by: rokchik Jun 2 2008, 01:28 PM

it is a really good article Fran.

Today's updates are now on the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/. For today we have The All Instructors Collaboration consisting of well all Instructors and is a great showcase of talent from the best instructors around. Also a composition from The Uncreator called In the Sea of Sand, as to be expected from Brett it is pretty epic

Amazing stuff everyone and congrats

rok

Posted by: rokchik Jun 3 2008, 01:12 PM

Today's topics are now published on the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ For today we have an excellent theory lesson done by DeepRoots on Cadences and also a thread by singing instructor Nemanja Filipovic asking who you think is the "Best Singing Professional Guitarist"

Congrats guys

rok

Posted by: Col Roberts Jun 3 2008, 01:32 PM

Hi Rokchik,
I posted a topic on Kris's page about a poll/survey on lessons that are lacking or missing in GMC. Kris agreed that a poll was long overdue. The problem is that there has hardly been any response and I want to give this topic more prominence as it can potentially benefit this great site. The topic is titled "Review of GMC Lessons?". Any help would be appreciated.

Cheers.

Posted by: rokchik Jun 4 2008, 02:23 PM

Hi Everybody

Todays topics are published on the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/. Todays picks are a thread started by ActiveX, RIP Bo Diddley on the death of the great bluesman who passed away at age 79 a couple days ago. A huge loss to the music world that's for sure. Also published is an update from bmh1109 on his Rack system build, some nice pics included of his gear.

Congrats guys!

rok

Posted by: rokchik Jun 5 2008, 02:35 PM

Today's published topics on the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ are a great wiki from Kaznie NL on John Frusciante and another great blog entry from Andrew in his quest to build a home studio. His latest article contains some thoughts on cabling.

Great work guys

rok

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Jun 5 2008, 02:38 PM

I've seen kaznie's article and it's great. I'm going to read Andrew's blog now as it is always informative

Posted by: rokchik Jun 6 2008, 04:54 PM

I'm a bit late posting this today... work is such a drag sometimes But todays topics are now on the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/. For today we have a wonderful SI Lesson from Smells in the style of Vivian Campbell and in the continuing saga of Andrew's Studio build an entry on the Vocal area.

Congrats guys and great work

rok

Posted by: Smells Jun 6 2008, 06:54 PM

cool thanks for the feature Rok

Posted by: Hammerin Hank Jun 6 2008, 09:08 PM

This site just continues to grow and grow getting better and better, I am so glad to be a part of it.

Posted by: rokchik Jun 7 2008, 04:42 PM

Hello GMC'ers

Well I'm just about to head out to the airport but my last order of business is to let you all know that todays topics are now on the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/. Today we have some great topics on our fabulous instructors Juan and Muris. Juan has released his album Melodic Fantasy:Earlier Compositions for free download via his myspace page, check it out as it is amazing. I downloaded it last night And also a great thread from Smells wondering how many GMC'ers are going to cheer on our Muris in the Guitar idol finals on the 14th of June.

Great stuff guys

This is my last day doing this but I'd like to announce that Andrew is going to be publishing threads for this week, so if you have any suggestions for him add them to this thread or send him a PM. I've had a great time this past week reading through all the threads and I must say Andrew, it's tough to pick because GMC has great things going on.

GMC so Rocks!!!!!!!

See you all when I get back.

rok

Posted by: skennington Jun 7 2008, 07:26 PM

Hey guys, what about a widget of some sort with random member testimonials. We could keep them brief and to the point to let potential members see how joining GMC has improved our playing, or just some personal thoughts on how great this place is? Just an idea.....

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jun 7 2008, 08:48 PM

This is a very good idea

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 8 2008, 03:29 PM

Hi all! This week its my watch - thanks to Rokchik for kicking this off and doingf a superb job!

Ok, todays community news is:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16205 - a new mini competition, if it goes well we will probably make this a regular feature!

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/blog/?p=198 - the latest entry in my rambling and impenetrable Studio Blog

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 8 2008, 03:59 PM

Very cool and informative section. Main page looks very professional to me now!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 9 2008, 01:44 PM

Ok, today we have:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16174 - Good example of GMC answering questions and helping a member in distress!

Anuj gets some advice on http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16184 - always good to highlight this every now and again!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 9 2008, 03:48 PM

I have a question regarding main page news - does the news refresh every day? To me it seems kind of quick, maybe 2 days would be cool. But that's just me...

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 9 2008, 04:06 PM

Every day is the current plan yes

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 10 2008, 11:23 PM

Phew, a little late today, but:

For Tuesday:

Sam Hook gets some advice on http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16228

The Uncreator pens a new set of lyrics : http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16239

That last is a great illustration of the varied activities that go on at GMC!

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 11 2008, 12:20 PM

Wednesday's Picks:

Kaznie_NL writes an awesome Wiki article on the http://../wiki/index.php/Korg_AX5G

Fkalich advises Gilmore on http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16293

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 12 2008, 02:20 PM

Today's topics are:

Andrew's Latest Blog Entry - http://../blog/?p=183

Excitement builds as Smells prepares to reveal http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=9662&view=findpost&p=208879

(The above is an old thread but with new developments!)

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Jun 14 2008, 12:37 PM

Hi All!

I'm a little behind because of my studio build, but here are yesterdays and todays picks!

For Friday:

Skennington gets some advice on http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16297&st=0&gopid=209453

Rain takes advice on http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16327

Saturday's Picks:

Antipolitik uploads a http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16344

Frans's Wiki on http://../wiki/index.php/Placebo


Now, my time here is done, and I proudly pass the baton on to tonnymirro who will be bringing you quality community announcements for the next week

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 14 2008, 02:04 PM

Cheers Andrew .

Any suggestions for a news item, drop me a pm .

Posted by: Pablo Vazquez Jun 15 2008, 06:05 PM

+1

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 15 2008, 09:43 PM

Today's (Sunday) picks are:

The London Guitar Show forum thread - where Chris (Smells) and Craig (Bondy) share their experience of going to the London Guitar Show to see Muris and also kindly upload photo and video footage.

Bucket 86's thread asking for suggestions of which Dream Theatre album to get next.

Hammerfest's thread asking for suggestions and help on starting home recording with a laptop.

Fran's wiki on the indie group Placebo.

Apologies for the late notification - very long Sunday lunch with a neighbour .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 16 2008, 12:34 PM

Picks for Monday are:

The London Guitar Show forum thread - where Chris (Smells) and Craig (Bondy) share their experience of going to the London Guitar Show to see Muris and also kindly upload photo and video footage. I'm going to keep this front page for a while .

Andrew's up-date to his blog on building his studio.

Black and White's thread about how to travel by airplane with guitars and amps.

Bucket86's thread asking for recommendations on which Dream Theatre album to get next.

Cheers all,
Tony

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 17 2008, 10:58 AM

Tuesday's news items are:

London Guitar Show.

DeepRoot's great SI video lesson on Recording with Reaper.

Gilmore's thread about how to deal with Scratched Backs on Gibsons.

and Andrew's up-dated blog on building his studio.

Cheers all,
Tony

Posted by: Joe Kataldo Jun 17 2008, 11:04 AM

This is really great idea

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 17 2008, 11:38 AM

You guys are really kicking in with these picks. Great feature!

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 18 2008, 02:17 PM

Thanks guys - and also a big thank you to Maria for putting the items on the front page .

Today's picks are:

Nick325's great wiki on AC/DC.

And

Trey Deschamp's 'Beginner Stuff' thread asking for a beginner's advice on what to learn. |Great question and sme great and helpful responses imo .

And

DeepRoot's SI video lesson on using Reaper

and of course,

The LGS.

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 19 2008, 03:07 PM

Today's picks are:

JVM's thread '1 year with GMC'

Sideways Lightning's forum question 'Tube Amps? Are they really worth it???'

Kris's announcement about 'GMC Instructor Profiles'

and, of course,
The LGS.

Cheers all,
Tony

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 20 2008, 09:21 PM

Sorry for the late post - been at my daughter's School Sports and Prize day, 9am 'til 10pm .

Today's (Friday) picks are:

ES&J's thread 'In case you missed it' which has links to all the LGS finalists' performances.

Montechristo's Frustrated with Solos and Scales - members talk about how to make practising scales more interesting.

Outlaw 2112's 'Distorted or clean' - whether you should practice scales with or without distortion.

KarmStrong9 's SI Lesson '2 hand finger tapping'.

Cheers all,
Tony

Posted by: jacmoe Jun 20 2008, 09:30 PM

Nice picks!
But could you - please - for the lazy amongst us - link to the topics picked?

Posted by: Henry Dietzel Jun 20 2008, 09:39 PM

I think that is a great suggestion

Posted by: DeepRoots Jun 20 2008, 09:53 PM

Umm...Kind of been done already....



Links are on the main page- this thread is for the mod who picked them to announce and explain what they picked..

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 20 2008, 10:06 PM

DeepRoots is spot on - links are on the Front Page and I haven't linked them here to encourage you all to look at it .

Cheers,
Tony

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 21 2008, 11:23 AM

Just a quick heads up and cue drum roll - Matt will be taking over from me from tomorrow. I'm sure he'll welcome any pms suggesting possible front page news items.

It's been great week and hope you all enjoyed the items I picked. A big thank you to Maria for doing the hard work and also all the members who pm'ed suggestions to me. Appreciated guys .

Cheers all,
Tony

Posted by: mattacuk Jun 21 2008, 11:27 AM

Great work Tony

All suggestions are indeed welcome from our lovely GMC'ers

Posted by: tonymiro Jun 21 2008, 12:14 PM

Saturday's picks are:

'In case you missed it' - the LGS videos courtesy of ES&J.

DeepRoots two theory lessons, 'Three notes per string Part 1' and 'Part 2'

Fire's wiki on Greenday - great wiki, so not just for fans.

Been great guys and hope you enjoyed. Now it's time for my exit stage left .

Cheers all,
Tony

Posted by: mattacuk Jun 22 2008, 03:01 PM

OK guys Sundays "top of the tops" picks are....... dum dum dum......


Frans excellent article on Bruce Springsteen :


http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16722


very impressive Stuff Fran



And an awsome reveiw from FelixU on the Engl Invader 150 :


http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=16674


Thanks to felixU i REALLy want this amp now

Posted by: mattacuk Jun 23 2008, 08:32 AM

Mondays picks are:

Wiki Article on http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Yusuf_islam by fire


and


Concert reveiw on http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=15925&pid=216006&st=0&#entry216006 and supporting bands by Shellshock


good work guys, excellent work

Posted by: skennington Jun 26 2008, 07:49 PM

Matt, I see we made one of your picks! Thank's man.