Signups - Gmc Mentored Training Program (mtp), Pilot Signup |
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Aug 17 2008, 03:59 PM
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Hi there! If you are unsure what this is all about, check the explanatory thread here!
In this thread, Kris and I are looking for 2 beginner level students to tryout the new mentoring program. If you want to be a part of this, and are prepared to help us work the process out and give us feedback on how it os working for you, then signup here! To apply, we need the following from you: To sign up, a student must post to the signup thread, including a video of his or her current level of playing - this gives the potential mentors a feel for the type of playing the student' level - this does';t have to be elaborate, just a few chops and techniques, as well as something which involves rhythm guitar - if possible with a backing. The student should also include some ideas on what he/she wants to achieve in the next 6 month period, and some notes on the overall style of playing they want to develop - either spoken in the video , or in writing in the signup post. Kris and I will pick 2 suitable members and work with them for 2 months to see how this works out. IF all is well, we will then launch a far bigger program open to all of GMC. Although Kris and I will be the first mentors, we are expecting that most mentors will be other more experienced GMC members, so potential mentors reading this - get your mentor video ready for when we throw this open to the rest of GMC! We will accept videos until next weekend, and then shortly after we will announce who the first mentored students will be. All of the action will be happening in My Agenda so keep checking to see how the program is working out! Ok, let the applications flow 
This post has been edited by Kristofer Dahl: Aug 22 2008, 06:21 PM
Reason for edit: I added "as well as something which involves rhythm guitar - if possible with a backing"
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Aug 17 2008, 04:38 PM
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I would like to have a pop at this heres my Video
Improvements I would like to make in the next six months would be to improve my sweeping and legato techniques{which are none exsistant}.Iam not really a shredder i like most types of music thats just what i would like to concentrate on at the moment. This post has been edited by Bondy: Aug 17 2008, 04:45 PM -------------------- www.minorglance.com
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Aug 17 2008, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE (Bondy @ Aug 17 2008, 11:38 AM)  I would like to have a pop at this heres my Video Don't forget the bit about what you want to achieve nd what style you are looking for! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Aug 17 2008, 04:44 PM
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Awesome idea guys.
--------------------  Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals. |
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Aug 17 2008, 06:42 PM
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I'd definitely like to try this. I'll do a video as soon as possible.
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Aug 17 2008, 07:29 PM
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Hey,
I'd like to give this a try. What I want to improve is: - Improvisation (fretboard knowledge, make it more colorful) - Using more rhythm in lead playing - Songwriting I don't have a special style I look for, because I like very different kind of music from Pop, over Metal to Funk and Instrumental music of course. There just too many good stuff out there, that I could only listen to one style. Maybe to name a few guiter players I like in no particular order except the first one  John Petrucci, Dimebag Darrell, Rick Graham, Marcus Lavendell, Chet Atkins, Michael Romeo, Muris Varajic, Zakk Wylde (the style he played on No More Tears) Guthrie Govan, Mark Knopfler, James Hetfield, Marty Friedman, Andy Timmons and a lot more. I added one improvisation and 2 Videos (a lot of the same stuff in the videos, I just wasn't happy with the framrate of the first one. And attention, sometimes I quite messed up  ), where I just play some random riffs I learned sometime.
Attached File(s)
POWER_BALLAD_80TIES_BACKING_impro.mp3 ( 665.4K )
Number of downloads: 299
GMC_MTP_1.wmv ( 13.24MB )
Number of downloads: 435
GMC_MTP_2.wmv ( 17.27MB )
Number of downloads: 284-------------------- "They play it extremely fast, it doesn't make any sense, but it's Slayer so it makes a lot of sense" :)
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Aug 17 2008, 07:38 PM
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I would looove to participate in this! I would (or course) like to be a student... But, there are a few things that I could bring to "The Pool" if I was an instructor.
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Aug 17 2008, 07:48 PM
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QUOTE (Déjà vu @ Aug 17 2008, 02:38 PM) I would looove to participate in this! I would (or course) like to be a student... But, there are a few things that I could bring to "The Pool" if I was an instructor. Well, when we launch the full program there's absolutely nothing stopping from you being a Mentor AND a student
-------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Aug 17 2008, 08:04 PM
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Edit: My application is down lower now.
P.s. if a mod can delete this post then please do cheers.
This post has been edited by Matt23: Aug 18 2008, 07:43 PM |
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Aug 17 2008, 10:18 PM
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This is such an awesome program I'll have to record a video and post it soon!
-------------------- QUOTE What could more fun than playing the ELECTRIC GUITAR??!! Paul Gilbert |
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Aug 17 2008, 10:22 PM
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I ordered my webcam today to be in this mentor program... just another thing to add to the list that ive bought since joining GMC...
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We haven't yet decided on who the test persons will be!
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Aug 18 2008, 07:42 PM
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I've done some more videos with drums this time and ive changed a bit of my post.
Hey there, here's my videos (didn't see it should have a backing ill do another video soon), and here's my writing about my goals, why i want to do this etc. I've recorded without distortion in the last three of these videos so when im not playing cleanly its not covered up by distortion. Also i think my guitar was a little bit out of tune for some of them.
mentor__student_vid.wmv ( 3.52MB )
Number of downloads: 234
mentor_improv.wmv ( 2.8MB )
Number of downloads: 184
mentor_modes.wmv ( 5.83MB )
Number of downloads: 221
mentorvid2.wmv ( 5.11MB )
Number of downloads: 197In the first year of my guitar playing i never did alternate picking (i didn't get lessons at all) but then when i got a teacher because of doing music at school i learnt about alternate picking and modes and i started to progress a lot quicker. Because my teacher gave me targets every week that were possible i had something to work towards and got serious about the guitar and started practicing a lot more. Then i didn't get lessons because not enough people showed up to them, but i had joined GMC so i was doing alright. My alternate picking was adequate and i was getting gradually better but because i never had goals, and i didnt know what goals i could make myself, so i ended up not really being able to practice and ended up just playing things i knew, though i will point out GMC did help me with this because i had a lot of new things i could learn. Now you know the story of why i really want to become a student for this project ill list my goals. 1) Get a good right hand and left hand technique. Just now im not sure what to try and improve with each of these. 2) Finish learning to speedpick. I'll be happy when i can do 16th triplets at 120bpm, and when i can speedpick more than just up and down scales, and have a good technique. (I definitely want to do this first) 3) Learn sweep picking. Just now i am a beginner at sweeping and i can only do very simple things fast (i.e things where you only sweep one way so you don't have to change your picking directionat all). I don't have a specific target for this. This is actually my favourite shred technique but i think i should learn alternate first as it can be used for more things. 4) Improve my composing (bass, drums etc not just guitar). 5) Learn to compose in the celtic and jazz styles. (I would like to do this once i've got my guitar technique good) There are other things i would like to such as fingerpicking, andy mckee style playing and tapping but i think what im said above is all i would be likely to achieve in 6 months, it depends on how much i can dedicate myself though. My overall dream style of playing would involve being able to shred in a variety of different techniques and, having bits of rock, celtic, and fusion/jazz in my playing. I would also like to have better melody skills like vibrato, bending etc so i can put more feeling into my playing. M My favourite guitarists are Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Muris Varajic, Andy Mckee, Guthrie Govan, Buckethead and John Petrucci, although i like quite a lot of stuff as well as that. The music i like best is generally ballads or songs with a lot of emotion in them, but i also like rock 'n' roll, groove etc. I like listening to anything really im just not too keen on some indie/pop, and most rap (i like eminem though). If you want me to upload any examples of my composing then just ask. Matt
This post has been edited by Matt23: Aug 20 2008, 11:57 AM |
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