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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 11 2016, 02:05 PM

Hi mate,

This is your mentoring thread to help you with your guitar practice. Based on your last REC takes, and what you've said via PM, these are my recommendations to start working:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/BB-King-Blues/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/guitar_loves_piano/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Basic-Tapping/


What do you think?

Posted by: tflava Feb 12 2016, 12:30 PM

Hey Gab,

Sounds good man.
I don't like the guitar piano lesson that much so would ask if i could do this lesson instead:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Clapton-Meets-Knopfler/

DO i have to continue the lessons im working on right now?
And is there some structure?
Maybe a lead lesson or 2 and then 1 rhythm lesson?

Thanks in advance men!

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 12 2016, 02:16 PM

Hi Tim,

That lesson is a great choice, let's go for it.

About session structure. Yes, please continue playing the lessons that you are currently working. 2 lead + 1 rhythm each day is ok. Divide your time in 4 blocks and work like this:

block 1: Practice the lessons that you were working.
block 2: new lead lesson
block 3: new rhythm lesson
block 4: new lead lesson


Try this structure and if you feel that it's too much, you can choose 2 or 3 of these blocks each day.

Posted by: tflava Feb 13 2016, 11:11 AM

Hey Man,

I ment just the structure for the future. Not for one day, thats far too much!
I cant practice every day because of my work and i have a daughter 5 months old.
I practice as much as i can but will stick to the schedule man!

I keep you up with the progress!

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 13 2016, 05:07 PM

Hi tim, so if you don't have enough time, I recommend to work on 2 blocks each day.

Before we plan a long term plan, I need to see your progress in videos here.

Posted by: tflava Feb 16 2016, 10:29 AM

Hello man,

I have trouble to make a vibrato with my 3th finger.
What is the best way?

GreetZ

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 17 2016, 07:15 PM

Are you using fingers 1 and 2 to help the number 3?

Posted by: tflava Feb 18 2016, 10:28 AM

Yes i use them. Think have to practice more.

today i also record some

Posted by: tflava Feb 18 2016, 01:25 PM

Hey man,

here a take of the really nice lesson: clapton meets knofler.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb96PxpGm-U&feature=youtu.be

I also have done a take of the blues lines. I put that one in the Rec zone because i dont continue that lesson.
I continue with the lessons you gave me. I think its the best for me to follow the lessons you gave because you see which techniques need to improve.

Do you also hae a rhythm lesson in mind?

Greetz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 18 2016, 11:35 PM

Hi mate, this is on the right track. I notice that you are still not comfortable with vibrato, and some bending. This lesson is very demanding for these two techniques so it¿s a great exercise. Your fingers just need more training so keep on playing it and maybe combine this with any exercise like the first one that Satriani shares in this video:




About the rhythm lesson... what style do you have in mind?

Posted by: tflava Feb 19 2016, 09:37 AM

Allright man.
Yes i Will practice it and also watch te vid u send and use it.
I think if i Will stay focused on these techniques they wil developp.

I Dont know which rhythm style. Want to be allround so iT can be funk, rock, blues, metal, pop etc..

GreetZ Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 19 2016, 01:31 PM

Could you share any rhythm lesson played by you? Do you have any recording?

Posted by: tflava Feb 19 2016, 02:35 PM

Hey man

I havent recs of rhythm playing. Only from my band. But there i play with more guys.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 20 2016, 11:59 PM

Ah ok, so it's tricky for me to recommend a lesson if I don't hear you playing some rhythm to identify your weak points. Could you please record a video doing some random rhythm playing?

Posted by: tflava Feb 21 2016, 07:53 PM

These are the rhythm records i have:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxc63Ljm4FU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSdOW_WAOeY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBk4uqonX_E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucYxM7jn79c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUcInPPNeE4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovvQlUKX98s

These are lessons from GMC. Some from a year old or something.
This is from my band:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfm8bgoEj3w

Hope this is good enough?

Greetz Tim

At the end this is a lesson i really want to do but i think for now its maybe still too hard:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Funk-Rhythms-Workout/

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 21 2016, 09:14 PM

Well, what about this one to start?

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Funk-Workout/

Posted by: tflava Feb 22 2016, 10:32 AM

Yes its good.
Should i learn 1 rhythm, practice it and record it. Or Should i learn all the rhythms, and record them all in once?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 23 2016, 01:38 PM

You can work on 1 rhythm at a time, it's a good idea.

Posted by: tflava Feb 24 2016, 12:07 PM

Allright i will focus on 1 rhythm each time.

Tomorrow i record some.

What do you think of this song?:  Tim___Living_Together.wav ( 72.61MB ) : 286


I wrote it, sing it, and have search the chords.
Together with a firned were recording it in his studio.
I need to write a solo for it and wrote more lines for the song?

Butn its a good start/.

What do you think?

Greetz

Posted by: tflava Feb 24 2016, 01:31 PM

Hey man here a first solo idea.
I think i want the lenght about 30 seconsds.

have you some advice?

 living_together_solo_first_idea.wav ( 8.26MB ) : 191

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 24 2016, 03:49 PM

Hi Tim, nice groove!

I can't dowload the track, could you please share a mp3 file to make it a smaller file?

Thanks!

Posted by: tflava Feb 25 2016, 01:46 PM

Hey man,

Here is my last take from the pop funk rhythm. Do you think its better then the previous one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQSeXt-O_VU&feature=youtu.be

Here is the last take from clapton meets knofler. I think i can practice it for about a week and then its ready for teh Rec zone, what do you think?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PY2LbauieA&feature=youtu.be

And here is my first take of the basic tapping:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKl07lC3J-I&feature=youtu.be
I also start practicing the other funk lesson.

Thanks already man.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 25 2016, 02:45 PM

Hi mate! Congrats on your great job!

The funk rhythm lesson is getting better but you still need to work hard on this one. You are closer, but not going smoothly with the rhythm, you tend to go a bit after the beat. Keep on practicing it over the original lesson.

The clapton/knofler lesson sounds nice! You can now focus on details as dynamics, vibrato and the sound of double stop licks. There are some little pitch issues that can be related to your guitar tuning or maybe fingers pressure. Take care of it.

Great to see you working on tapping. Be careful with timing and unwanted noises.

Posted by: tflava Feb 26 2016, 07:09 PM

Hey man,

Is it ok to stop with the pop funk rhythm?
I'm not motivated any more for it and i think its better to learn the funk lesson you gave because its only one element of the pop funk rhythm.

Greetz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Feb 27 2016, 04:04 PM

yes mate, it's ok. If it doesn't make you happy, stop practicing it. You can get back to it in the future just to check how your rhythm improved.

Posted by: tflava Feb 29 2016, 01:54 PM

Allright man.

I'm now start learning the bb king blues so then after that i've done all the 3 lessons.

Have you got 3 new lessons then?

Posted by: tflava Mar 1 2016, 04:26 PM

And can we also start with improvisation?

I know some theory and also have a book about modes, but the problem is that i always go back to the same things.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 1 2016, 06:50 PM

Hi mate,

I think that it could be good to start with these ones:

http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/King-Alberts-Blues/
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/pentatonic-tapping/


Regarding improvisation, have you seen my improvisation course? http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=42832&view=findpost&p=699881

We can use it as reference....

Posted by: tflava Mar 2 2016, 12:03 AM

He man

Sounds good and wherr do i begin because i see more modules?m

Posted by: tflava Mar 2 2016, 11:53 AM

Hey man,

I looked to the improvisation course and its awesome!
I think its what i need.
Because normally i start with itand want to go to fast or stop at half an go doing other stuff.

Maybe i can start from week one and then after a week i post the improvisation with the backing with the techniques i learned and then move on to week 2?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 2 2016, 02:04 PM

We have a deal!

Posted by: tflava Mar 9 2016, 05:20 PM

He man,

Here i have an improvisation based on the stuff you showed in the improvisation course week 1.
I tried only to use the things you learned and not more so i can focus on the theory you gave.
I just imrpovised 3 minutes long. Its not all good but its only to show you the progress and let you see how it works with me if i improvise without making lines before i play the track. I´ll wait for the advice and going further with week 2!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8Q2CbvJCII&feature=youtu.be

I also made a vid of the knofler meets clapton. I want to post that in the Rec zone, is that ok?


Thanks man!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duJ-iYMxZAI&feature=youtu.be
greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 11 2016, 01:15 AM

Hi mate,

great to see you working hard! The improvisation video shows that you are getting familiar with the shapes, and all the stuff shared on week #1. I like the fact that you practice the exercises but you also try to create music with the different concepts. This is obviously a neverending journey but you have done and important first step. You are now ready to work on Week #2. I won't comment too much about specific playing because this part of the workout is more to get into the stuff... we have time to work on technique, phrasing and expressing details.

About the lesson, sure! Go for REC. It's a good take, but even if it weren't it's always good to share takes at REC. Your playing is good but there are some things related pitch and bending to work. Other instructors points of view will be really valuable. I'll comment there by the way.

Posted by: tflava Mar 11 2016, 10:40 AM

Hey man,

Thanks. About the improvisation course i will keep on practicing.

About the clapton meets knofler. Which one is better do you think?
My very first take : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duJ-iYMxZAI

Or the latest? I put the latest on the Rec zone butalso listened to the other one and dont know which of the two i think is better.

Greetz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 11 2016, 03:01 PM

I think that both are close but the new one is better. You are one step forward regarding vibrato, timing and bending.

Posted by: tflava Mar 17 2016, 11:47 AM

Hello gab,

I've posted the B/B.'s Blues in the Rec zone.
I havent begin with the 2 newest lessons you send.
I'm stiull working on the improvisation course week 2.
After this lesson i will also continue the funk and then after that one i'll start the other 2 lessons.
Sounds wright?

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 18 2016, 07:53 PM

Hi mate, thanks for the update. Sounds good for me. I'll check your take at REC.

Posted by: tflava Mar 22 2016, 02:12 PM

Hey man.

Here is a take of the improvisation course. I will now move on to week 3 then.
I have to say that i really like the vchat's i always look at it. I think it really helps because i see examples of how i can work with the theory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QsUzbtCaZE&feature=youtu.be

I have also another take of the blues lesson man.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TFyzROyUiM&feature=youtu.be
Thanks already.

greetz Tim

Posted by: tflava Mar 23 2016, 01:15 PM

Hey man!

The reggae song was also finsihed.
Put t in the practice room.

greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 23 2016, 01:44 PM

Hi Tim,

Great job with these videos. You are working correctly on the improvisation tasks. The idea is to get familiar with the scale thanks to the use of triads, patterns and some other elements. Slowly you should try to make your soloing sound more musical, and your phrases more defined. I was thinking that you could always give a try to the Applied Theory assignments. You don't have to start with the current assignment, you can start from the beginning and share there your recordings.

BB king lesson is also on the right track. The main thing to improve on this take is the pitch and consistence of your bending technique. Other than that you are doing a good job, keep working hard.

Posted by: tflava Mar 23 2016, 05:01 PM

Hey man i can start with the aplied music theory.
Do i have to post it in this thread?
And what do you think of the reggae song?

greetz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 24 2016, 02:55 PM

Hi mate, the Reggae sound awesome! This sounds like a professional band! Is that you singing? The song sounds pop but the vocals give it a "The Clash" feel. This is very promising. Do you have more songs?



About the theory applied thread, yes! Please share your works there to keep the thread live!

Posted by: tflava Mar 24 2016, 07:31 PM

Hey mate!

I sing it myself. Normally i dont sing but i thought i had to give it a try.
In the past i've arranged 2 songs but i dont have them any more.
This was the first time that i made a song where i was singing myself.

Greetz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 25 2016, 09:05 PM

Everything sounds great mate! I hope that this is the first of many songs!

Posted by: tflava Mar 26 2016, 02:44 PM

Thanks mate!
I think in the future I will trie to write another song also

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 28 2016, 02:35 AM

Great! You have a new fan.

Posted by: tflava Apr 7 2016, 01:12 PM

Hey man,

I bought a house so was buissy to move to the new home but i'm on the road again!:)

I have put the B.B. blues on the REC zone.

Here is the improvisation course week 3. I think its better to first finish al the weeks of the course and then do the creativity workshop because i think i'm getting to buisy else.


If the B.B. blues is done i will strt the other 2 lessons.

Thanks man!

Greetz TIM

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 7 2016, 04:42 PM

Hi mate,

great to see you exploring the concepts from the improvisation course on that video. This is a good training to get familiar with all that stuff. On the next days I recommend you to try to go for more melodic stuff trying to follow the chords with the use of triads. Please work on it and share a new take when you have it.

Posted by: tflava Apr 7 2016, 06:11 PM

Allright man. Should i share a melodic take of this lessen or with the lessen of next week?

And witht the next blues lessen you sended me i Will focus in generall on the bends man.

Thanks man!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 9 2016, 09:55 PM

If you feel motivated, go for the next lesson and share a take based on it.

Posted by: tflava Apr 11 2016, 02:12 PM

Hey man.
Is it possible to get an other rhythm lesson because the funk lesson is difficult to record and learn because i have to practica all tiny parts. Its easier for me to practice a whole song and then i stay more motivated.

Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 11 2016, 04:13 PM

Are you currently working on this one?

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Funk-Workout/

Posted by: tflava Apr 11 2016, 04:28 PM

Yes but in the past i also had a funk book with rhythm like this.
But for me its more easy to practice a whole song instead of multiple rhythm in one lesson

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 12 2016, 02:52 PM

Ok! What about this one?

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/SRV-Style-Rhythm/

Posted by: tflava Apr 13 2016, 10:32 AM

Awesome men!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 13 2016, 01:26 PM

Great!

Posted by: tflava Apr 14 2016, 03:45 PM

Hey man,

Here a new take of the improvisation course week 4.
I tried to be more melodic.
At the end i also tried to mix pentatonic with minor scale.

Let me kow if i can move on to week 5



Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 14 2016, 07:56 PM

Nice to see you playing that melodically! Good job. You can move to the next week but be sure to keep on working on previous concepts. All this stuff is connected so dedicate some minutes every day to review previous topics.

Posted by: tflava Apr 21 2016, 11:33 AM

Hey man!

I'm still working on the improvisation course and i think i need some more time for the 3 string patterns because i dindt knew them yet.

I made a take from de king alberts blues


And also of the SRV style rhythm. There is only one problem you cant see my first fret.



What do you think of it man?

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 21 2016, 03:01 PM

Hi mate, the lessons are on the right track.

You can play each lesson completely and now, the next step is to polish each work focusing on details. This details are elements like bendings, vibrato, dynamics, overall sound, and I don't mean that you are not using this techniques, I mean that there is room to be more expressive and precise with each one. I could mark each detail but I think that it will be much more useful for you to compare deeply your take with the original, checking each lick in order to adjust how you reach notes when bending, and even the rhythm of the phrasing.

Posted by: tflava Apr 21 2016, 04:35 PM

Yes man. I Will focus more on the dynamics and keep on practicing. I think the tone of the Albert blues is good but ik think ik can improve the srv tone.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 22 2016, 01:31 PM

Ok mate, looking forward your new takes.

Posted by: tflava Apr 28 2016, 04:07 PM

Hey man,

I put a new take from the king alberts blues on the rec zOne.

I focussed on the dynamics.
Nect time ill go for the SRV style and the improvisation course

greez Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 29 2016, 01:47 PM

Great! I'll check it in a moment.

Posted by: tflava Apr 30 2016, 11:59 PM

Hey man.
After this lessons do you have another rhythm lesson and can we do a Santana style lesson?

Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 1 2016, 05:46 PM

Hi tflava, what about working on this lesson?

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Rhythm-Funk/


Which Santana style lesson do you refer?

Posted by: tflava May 1 2016, 07:54 PM

Hey man.
I like the funk lesson. I like santana much and think this lesson is good for me hand sync: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Santana-Style/

What do you think?

Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 2 2016, 09:45 PM

That Santana lesson is really complex. If you get connected with it, let's go for this one.

Posted by: tflava May 7 2016, 01:26 PM

Hey man.
i will go for that one then because i really like it so i know im motivated.

It was really strange because for a few days i went to the site and there stood that the site was down for maintenance.
Now i went tot the site on another way and i saw it was working.

For the next days i cant pratcie that much for the klessons of GMC because the 28 May i have to play a gig:)

Il keep in contact.

greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 8 2016, 06:24 PM

Ok, so let's go for it!

The site was down just a few hours on Wednesday or Thursday I think.

Posted by: tflava May 11 2016, 11:03 AM

Hey man,

I´ve put the SRV style rhythm on teh REC zone but had a problem with recording my left hand.
I will start the funk lesson one of these days and after vthar the santan.
Meanwhile i keep practicing for the improvisation course but its very buisy so it isnt going as fast as i wnat but i keep patient

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 11 2016, 04:55 PM

Patience and hard work are the keys. You are on the right track mate.

Posted by: tflava May 15 2016, 02:32 PM

Hey man,

is it possible for me to skip the 3 string patterns of the improvisation course and go on with the major en minor arpeggios?
I notice that im in a period with less time ans these patterns are new from me.
I cant give the time to learn them as good as i want.
So i thought of skip these 2 lessons and start them later when i have more time?

I hope you understand what i mean

greetz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 16 2016, 01:05 AM

Sure mate, you can get back to those patterns later when you need it.

Posted by: tflava May 19 2016, 01:33 PM

Hey man,

Here is my first take of the santana style.

Now working on the details and timing.
What do you say?

How can i get the best tone for santana style?

Greetz Tim:)

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 19 2016, 03:36 PM

Hi mate, good first take. As you've said, you need to work on details now. Focus on dynamics, timing, vibrato and bending during the next days to give this one more feeling.

Santana's tone is mostly on fingers, so the more you work on those elements the tastier you'll sound.

What amp and settings are you using now?

Posted by: tflava May 19 2016, 07:29 PM

Hey man.

I think i want the tone brighter. SO i think i have to play more with the bridge pickup.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 20 2016, 02:55 PM

Have you seen this video?

Posted by: tflava Jun 1 2016, 10:08 AM

Hey man,

nice vid you send me.
I have put the santana style lesson in the REC.
Worked hard on it the last days,.
Hop you see the improvement.

Greetz mate

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 1 2016, 04:21 PM

Ok thanks for notifying, I'll check it there.

Posted by: tflava Jun 5 2016, 09:45 AM

Hey man,

i will work on all the details you send me about the Santana style lesson.
Ben adviced a lesson for 3 string notes to practice to daily routine.

Should i learn that lesson and praticie it every day for 5 a 10 minutes for hand speed?

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 5 2016, 06:05 PM

Hi mate, how is your current diary plan? what do you practice and how much time?

Posted by: tflava Jun 6 2016, 03:41 PM

Hey man,

It depends because i havent time to play every day.
Most of the time i start to practice the songs i play with my band.
Then i practice the lessons of gmc. And then if i have time left i watch the improvisation course and practice it.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 7 2016, 01:33 AM

Ok, sounds good! I think that it's ok to dedicate some time of your practice time to that lesson suggested by Ben.

Posted by: tflava Jun 7 2016, 04:32 PM

Allright man in will soon start with it.
I practice the licks of the santana style with metronome and its getting better.
I noticed that on some licks i had to chance the picking direction

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 8 2016, 06:16 PM

Great to know that you've started. Could you please be more detailed about the picking direction changes?

Posted by: tflava Jun 9 2016, 09:11 AM

There was a lick when I started with an upstroke after the bend and continued with alternate picking.
Now I start the lick with a down stroke and continued alternate picking. I noticed that it fits better then

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 9 2016, 03:53 PM

Ah yeah, that's ok!

Posted by: tflava Jun 13 2016, 09:30 AM

Hey man.

I know all lessons now and keep on practicing them.
I think i Will record some toDay.
Do you also have 2 New lessons. I Will have some more time from now because i learned the songs for my band.

And thanks for all your help. I noticed that things beCome better from the moment you helped me.

Greetz tim

Posted by: tflava Jun 13 2016, 03:53 PM

Hey man also posted another santana in the Rec zone.

I think i did a really great Job.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 13 2016, 04:58 PM

Great mate! I'll check your take at REC. This is my suggestion to continue:

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Blues-Comping/

Posted by: tflava Jun 13 2016, 08:29 PM

Hey man,

its a very nice blues lesson and i will go for it.
\do you think i have to record it in 2 parts or 1?
Because the firts part is warm and full and without gain.
The second part (the solo) is much brighter with more high and more gain.
or should i expiriment with my pick up and volume control?

greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 14 2016, 02:40 PM

Both options are ok! Experimenting with guitar controls can be really helpful.

Posted by: tflava Jun 15 2016, 02:02 PM

Hey man,

there are some lessons which i want to play in the future, i hope we can work to this lessons because now i think they are to difficult.
these are the lessons:
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Jimi-Hendrix-Rhythm-Style/
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Soloing-Over-A-Rock-Ballad/

And also the funk workout from Diego Budicin but we are already working onto that lesson

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 15 2016, 04:35 PM

Diego's lessons are great! Let's save these ones for the near future, I'm sure that you'll be able to play them if you keep on the hard work as you usually do...

Posted by: tflava Jun 15 2016, 06:02 PM

Yes man in keep on the hard work.
But then you maybe know better which lessons to choose to achieve the level and techniques i need for those lessons

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 16 2016, 03:45 PM

Sure!

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/jimi-hendrix-style-lesson/
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/The_tasty_etude/

Posted by: tflava Jun 22 2016, 04:16 PM

Hey man.

I don't like the taste etude that much. Can i play the b minor ballad solo from emir instead? Really like that one.

I practice the rhythm funk for a few weeks now so i think that this week in will record it.
I am also practicing the blues comping and get the feel of that lesson.
I also know the hendrix rhythm so will practice it till it goes fluently.
I am also almost ready with the improvisation course major arpeggios. I can play the backing track almost with the arpeggios over the whole neck so soon i Will record it and move on.

SO you see i stay buisy. And then if its ok i start the b minor ballad

I keep rocking man.

Thanks for all help.

Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 22 2016, 05:50 PM

Great! Sure, you can work on that lesson instead of the Tasty etude. Go for it!

Posted by: tflava Jun 26 2016, 11:29 AM

Hey man here my first take of this lesson.
I noticed that im behaind the beat sometimes. So i will work on this one.
Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 26 2016, 05:34 PM

Hi Tim,

I can hear that the lesson is sounding good. It's true that there are some timing issues here and there but the overall sounds good. I recommend you to continue practising with your focus on groove, timing and dynamics.

Posted by: tflava Jun 27 2016, 06:55 AM

Allright man in focus on this point's. I think toDay i Will record the blues comping.
How do the le poulin plugins works?
I use ableton with guitar rig and think it works good but sometime its good to try New things

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 27 2016, 05:11 PM

Hi mate, here you can find links and info about Poulin plug ins. I don't know how they work with ableton but there must be any youtube tutorial on how to assignment them:

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=52512

I like poulin a lot. From the paid stuff I think that positive grid sounds great.

Posted by: tflava Jun 27 2016, 08:04 PM

allright mate i will check it!

Posted the blues lesson in the rec zone man:)

hgrtzz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 28 2016, 04:20 PM

Cool! I'll grade it there.

Posted by: tflava Jun 28 2016, 08:25 PM

Hey man i also posted the hendrix style in the Rec zone.

Think i did a great job

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jun 30 2016, 10:25 PM

Ok!

Posted by: tflava Jul 4 2016, 08:21 PM

Hey man i am still working on the 4 lessons but have less time because i also have to practice for a gig.
I also noticed that its the best for me to work on 2 lessons at the same time and not more because i practice all lessons half so in the future i only work 2 lessons at the same time
Im tijd chaotic ������
Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 5 2016, 03:07 AM

Ok mate, that sounds great. Feel free to focus on 2 of the 4 current lessons if you feel that it's better. Having in mind that you'll have less time, I think that it's a good idea.

Posted by: tflava Jul 6 2016, 11:53 AM

Hey man,

Here i have 2 takes of the rhytm and funk lessons.
I wat to put one of these in the REC zone.
Which do you think is better?
This one:


Or this one?:


Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 7 2016, 02:34 AM

Hi Tim, I think that both are very close, but I like a bit more the first take. Just because the faster lick sounds closer and a bit more consistent.

Posted by: tflava Jul 7 2016, 02:51 PM

Allright man i posted it in the rec zone!

Posted by: tflava Jul 8 2016, 09:42 AM

Its funny because i thought the second take was better and though that the fast lick sounded better in the second take

But youre shure it was the first take?

Posted by: tflava Jul 8 2016, 11:24 AM

Today i also put a new take of the blues comping in the REC zone

greetz mate

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 8 2016, 06:25 PM

haha no, I was referring to the second video, where the lick is clearly better. Don't know why I said first take. Excuse me!

Posted by: tflava Jul 8 2016, 08:02 PM

Thats what i thought so i asked it to be sure
I posted the first one after you said so but I also posted the other now and made my apologies

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 9 2016, 04:12 PM

Cool, excuse me again.

Posted by: tflava Jul 11 2016, 08:22 PM

Hey man.

Aft er i finished this lessons can i then make a start with 2 lessons of Diego.
The funk rhythm work out and the dynamics control lesson.

I know the are hard but I really like them and think it will be possible if i gives my heart to them

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 12 2016, 05:07 PM

Hi Tim, I'll be grading your takes tomorrow. If you feel motivation to work on the lessons, go for them. I recommend to start with small blocks of it, don't try to master the whole lessons by once. Take your time to get familiar with them.

Posted by: tflava Jul 13 2016, 11:36 AM

Allright man.
I will slowly start with the funk then but just block by block.
I posted a first take of the b minor ballad on the REC zone.
The biggest issue is the legato on the first part of the song i think.

From now i wont begin new lessons till i finished the others
i also go on holiday in August and have to practice for a gig end of July.

I keep practicing the songs and think that i finish 2 or 3 of them after my holiday because of less time.

Thanks for all mate!

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 15 2016, 12:12 AM

Hi Tim! I commented and graded all your takes at the REC section. Please check out my comments and let me know if you have any question.

Posted by: tflava Jul 16 2016, 08:13 AM

Hey man.
i can hear you guys say that my techniques of sync and string skipping is not goodnenough so think we have to focus on that.
I think i neede to slow down all.
Im also asked to play in a new band and said Yes.
I neede to practice some Numbers with difficult solo like lenny kravitz are you gonna go my way and easy lover from Phil Collins.
Is it possible that we can practice these.

Also think i drop down all the lessons and focus on the techniques issues point out so hope you can help me with that.
I finishes learn ing the funk workout and bought riffmaster pro so i can slow down backing track and record against them.
i thought that it mighty be good to play the funk first on 50 percent and increase it with 5 percent when its good till i can reach Maybe in couple of mont's the 100 percent.

What do you say of this all men?

Thanks for all.

Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 17 2016, 04:54 AM

Hi Tim,

I think that slowing down is what you need to do in order to polish the current lessons that you are working. I also think that working on less things at a time can be a wise decision. So I think that your plan sounds perfect.

If you work on less lessons at a time, you can dedicate half of the time dedicated to lessons to work on complementary exercises that help you to polish the weak parts on each lesson.

Regarding the songs that you need to learn, sure! We can work on them here. How are you going to learn them? By ear? Using any youtube tutorial?

Posted by: tflava Jul 17 2016, 07:38 AM

Allright man i Will focus on the funk and hendrix rhythm then and also on the b minor ballad.

For the songs to learn. I look for the chords on the web and check of they are right and then i listen to the rhythm myself.
For the solos i use youtube or ultimatum guitar to get the guitar pro file. I use them as a guideline and listen if its right

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 18 2016, 03:28 AM

Hi Tim, this sounds good. Please keep me updated.

Posted by: tflava Jul 19 2016, 07:12 AM

Hello gab.

Is it Maybe better to do the lesson picking and legato to focus on this and when i master that, then continu the b minor ballad?

Greet

Posted by: tflava Jul 19 2016, 08:28 AM

Or also go on with the b minor and use the legato and picking as a Daily excersice

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 19 2016, 02:51 PM

Let's try focusing only on the picking & legato lesson during this week.

Posted by: tflava Jul 19 2016, 03:47 PM

Allright so i Will start with it tomorrow then?
Arent started but wanted to know if you thoughy it was a good idea.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 19 2016, 04:15 PM

Ok!

Posted by: tflava Jul 25 2016, 07:30 AM

Hé man,

Im still practicing the legato and picking and its getting better.

Im also practicing living colour- love rears its ugly head for my New band.

Greetz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 25 2016, 10:17 PM

Hi Tim, great! Thanks for the update. Keep working!

Posted by: tflava Sep 22 2016, 01:41 PM

Hey man.

Long time ago

I was practicing for my new band but also keep working on the funk rhythm and the legato.
Today it was the first day i had time to record something of the funk with my Phone.

In a couple of days i will record it with my DAW.

This was just recorded fast to give you an impression.

Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIVS4lHukdM

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 24 2016, 10:53 PM

Hi Tim, that video sounds good! Your funk rhythm is getting better. There is still more work to do in order to make everything sound groovier, but it's getting better. The lesson has some parts that are really tricky because you have to play fast patterns and keep the funky feel. Try to isolate these parts and work on them as a loop in order to get more familiar with them.

Posted by: tflava Sep 30 2016, 02:56 PM

Hey man.

I wanted to go further with the improvisation course but I cant replay the vchat sessies. Do you know how this is possible.

Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 2 2016, 10:44 PM

Hi mate, I think that the sessions aren't online anymore, but I can help you here.

Posted by: tflava Oct 4 2016, 08:56 PM

Hello mate.

I think i have a sort of schedule made for myself.
I got some dvd,'s About the modes and one About speed from a friend. SO my idea is to go for building speed because its one of my biggest flaws. Maybe i can record what i practiced for you.
I also want to start with the modes and getting further with the theory. With the same idea to record the concepts and show it to you.
Besides that i want to practice some more difficult songs that i really like. Im now working on funk rhythm control and dynamic control from Diego budicin. When i finishes one of the songs i Will go further with the hendrix rhythm or Mark knofler style.
Also from him.

SO overall focus on theory and speed and working slowly on some difficult but lovely lessons.

What do you say

Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 5 2016, 08:48 PM

That sounds great man. I'll be here ready to check your progress and help to understand the concepts.

What dvd are you using for modes?

Posted by: tflava Oct 5 2016, 09:03 PM

De dvd''s are from the serie from Danny gill.
Its a 7 dvd serie. 1 dvd per mode.

Greetz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 7 2016, 03:56 PM

Cool, that's interesting! Feel free to share here the concepts that you understand, and get from it, as well as your own applications of the modes.

Posted by: tflava Oct 8 2016, 11:38 AM

Hey man.

Just started with the harmonic minor so will send you some improvisation of it soon.
Its more easy to record because i have a new amp with a load box so i play directly into my daw without using a pluginn.
Before i start with the cd of building speed i Will start with the al die meola lesson 3 to improve my alternate picking techniques.

My picking and speed need most improvement so will focus on that.

Greetz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 10 2016, 01:43 PM

Hi Tim! Ok! Thanks for the update. Looking forward your new takes!

Posted by: tflava Oct 10 2016, 04:13 PM

Hello gab.

If i want to start the intensive techniques course.
Are the video chats still online or are they also gone?

Because if the video's are there i think i wil start with the course after i'm done with the di meola picking lesson.
Mybe its a good idea then to divide my guitar schedule in 4 parts.
Part 1: 1 lesson of GMC. Only 1 difficult lesson at a time.
Part 2: The intensive technique course.
Part 3: Improvisation
Part 4: learning or repating songs for my band.

I will start with the ITC when im done with the al di meola lesson. The ITC will cover all sorts of picking?


Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 11 2016, 07:34 PM

Hi Tim, I think that the videos are not available anymore, but I can help you with the work. ITC focuses very deeply on alternate picking and also covers other techniques as sweep picking, bending, legato, vibrato, and some other cool topics.

The plan looks perfect to me.

Posted by: tflava Oct 12 2016, 04:12 PM

Hello Gab,

Allright when i'm done with di meola lesson i will start the ITC.

Here is an improvisation in harmonic minor.
I tried to use natural minor and harmonic minor on the v7 chord.
I also tried 2 or 3 times rto play the G#dim7 arpeggio on the V7 chord.

I only used 3 patterns of the scale because i have to still learn the rest.


Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 12 2016, 09:08 PM

Hi Tim, the lines sound good over the backing track but I think that your improvisation is lacking a motif, something that makes it "say something", and idea that is presented and evolved.

Here is an interesting lesson about it:

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/repetition-secrets/

Posted by: tflava Oct 13 2016, 11:10 AM

Hey man.

Is this more repetetive?

I tried to play the first part on root notes and chord tones and the second part in c on the pentatonic scale.
Then when it falls back to first part i trie to follow chord notes again.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 13 2016, 11:34 PM

yes! This is much better! This is the right direction mate! I recommend you to keep on experimenting with this concept and share a new take whenever you want.

You could now put some emphasis on dynamics, and other expressing techniques.

Posted by: tflava Oct 17 2016, 10:06 AM

Hey man.

yesterday was a good day because i noticed something which didnt helped me.
I was practicing the al di meola but i noticed i put a lot of force on my pick. I put a lot of power in my thumb and first finger to hold the pick. But because of that my alternate picking is not so fluent and tight.

I noticed when i hold it more relaxx my wrist was also more relaxed and it was easier to play fast and fluent

So i think i putted too much pressure on my thumb and first finger.

greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 17 2016, 01:43 PM

Cool! That's a good trick to be able to be smoother at alternate picking and also some other techniques like Sweep Picking. It's not a rule that everything uses (Check out Paul Gilbert's Intense Rock videos) but it definitely works and sound "modern" (because notes are not too accentuated making it sound more "fusion" style).

Posted by: tflava Oct 19 2016, 11:21 AM

Hey man,

I posted a first take of the miola picking on the REC zone so the other guys know also im doing something with their feedback. Ans that they know what we've working on.

How is the best way for us to work with the ITC. Do i have to Record every part or how does it work?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 20 2016, 02:02 PM

Great, I'll check your new take.

How to work on ITC?

It's like a technique book. I recommend you practice the exercises over metronome always focusing on playing clean and tight. So you need to start at a comfortable tempo and slowly increase it.

In order to let me check your progress, you can record videos of you practising the exercises. One video per exercise would be cool.

Posted by: tflava Oct 29 2016, 10:55 AM

Hey man,

I recorded a new improvisation with lots of chord changes.
I tried to make melody lnies and follow the chords.
I also used some sequences but the most focus was on playing melodic.

I also tried to put some thirds and fifts in it for diatonic harmony.

What do you say of it?



greetz Tim

Posted by: tflava Oct 29 2016, 08:42 PM

I'm also still buisy with the di meola.
i'm practicing each section with metronome.
i start with 60 pm, play it 5 times and then raise the bpm with 5.
is that okay?

I'm also still buisy with the di meola.
i'm practicing each section with metronome.
i start with 60 pm, play it 5 times and then raise the bpm with 5.
is that okay?

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 30 2016, 05:37 PM

That sounds tasty. I like your phrasing on this one. I think that your note choices are tasty. Sometimes I feel that your phrasing needs more notes, or maybe some longer notes. Other times, I just need more expressing elements, like bending, vibrato, slides and other stuff. I also think that your tone needs some tweak, since it is not clear, it's a bit dull. Experiment with EQ (Adding more presence)





That's exactly how I would do it. Keep going.

Posted by: tflava Nov 18 2016, 07:13 PM

Hello man.

i think you are right. I have to listen more to you to improve my alternate picking.
i think i have to break all the habits down an build them from the beginning again with your help.
I have a plan:

- i start with the basic picking lesson from Darius you gave me. Then i will strictly hold to the plan that you will give me.
So one part of my practice is the alternate picking, the lessons you choose for me. Even if its a level 2 i will do it:)
- I also choose one lesson i really like to play. 1 lead and maybe 1 rhythm but not with heavy fast parts.
- And i will keep on practicing imrpovising with mode3s. I'm still working on the mixolydian mode. Soon i will send an mixolydian improvisation.

What do you think of it.

its time to change my alternate picking techniques !!:)

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 20 2016, 01:16 AM

Hi Tim! This sounds like a plan!!

Let's go for it, and please keep me updated with comments and videos. Deal?

Posted by: tflava Nov 27 2016, 02:06 PM

Hey mate,

i work on my synchronization every day. the lesson you gave me.
I work only a small part of the lesson and i can play it clean now till 100 bpm.
in about a week or something i will record something to show you.

I'm also working on the knopfler style lesson. Here is a first take:



I also recorded a blues improvisation in A. I tried to use the dominant arpeggio's of the chord and mixed them with the mixolydian scale and minor pentatonic.
I only used 2 patterns. My goal is to be able to play the arpeggio's mixed with the mixolydian en minor scale over all 5 patterns. then i will record an improvisation using 1 pattern for each 12 bars.




What do you say of it:)

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 28 2016, 08:39 PM

Hi mate,

for any reason, the first video is not working at my computer, it says "try later". Is it working for you?

It's great to see that you are working on your improvisation skills. At this point I notice that the sync issues appear when you are improvising so you need to continue polishing this issue. Then, talking about phrasing, I think that you need to start to use more note variation, longer notes based on noted from the arpeggios. Your solo could also include more bends, as well as cover more fretboard.

I recommend you to check some blues albums to get into the feel of that king of phrasing.

Posted by: tflava Nov 29 2016, 11:29 PM

https://youtu.be/NnWOiV9IG9E

Can you see it now?

Yes man i Will trie to cover more fretboard next time.
Im still practicing the alternate picking.
What do you think is better:
The lesson from darius you send me or another not too difficult alternate picking lesson. Because the lesson of darius isnt that melodic.

Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Nov 30 2016, 02:30 PM

Hi Tim, yes, the video is now working. It obviously needs more work so keep on practising it, focusing on timing and hands sync.

About the lesson choice, which other one do you suggest?

Posted by: tflava Nov 30 2016, 06:13 PM

I don't know. Maybe another picking lesson no problemo which level but with more melodic. I think its easIer for me to practice then

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 2 2016, 01:47 PM

Good. Can you write here a list with all the GMC lessons that you've already worked?

Posted by: tflava Dec 2 2016, 02:15 PM

Yes man.

I've worked this lessons:

-canon blues
- pentatonic rock
- sublime style
- blues rhythm
- alternate picking workout 1 from darius
-string bending
- time to gallop-
- the voice of youre guitar
-reggae and ska rhythm
- pentatonic hard rock
- funky clapton
- motown funk
- alternate picking workout (another from darius)
- bending ballad
- clapton meets knopfler
-blues lines
- pop funk
- basic tapping
- BB's blues
- King Alberts blues
- SRV rhythm
- Santana style
- Blues comping
- Rhythm and funk
-funk thyhm workout.

At the moment i'm still doing dynamics control, die meola picking 3 and mark knopgfler style.

greetz Tim

I just recorded di meola picking.



greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 3 2016, 02:54 PM

Hi Tim, that Al Di Meola lesson needs to be practised much slower to be able to play the licks tight, with both hands in sync. The problem appears mostly on the faster licks, so you could also isolated this parts for specific practice.

About a new lesson, I think that you have many on the way, however, it's important to keep motivation. Have you ever tried this one?

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Alternate-picking-workout-3/

Posted by: tflava Dec 3 2016, 05:42 PM

Hey man.

I practice the meola lesson slowly but do the recording at full speed. Maybe its better to record on 70 percent.

The lesson you showed me is the alternate picking i already done man.

Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 4 2016, 05:23 PM

Ah Ok! Which lessons from the Alternate Picking Darius series have you worked? Number 1, 2 and?

What about this one?

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/solo-guitar/alternate-picking-upstroke-focus/

Posted by: tflava Dec 4 2016, 06:32 PM

Hey man.

I see that i practiced 2 and 3 of the AP lessons of Darius.

Yes man i Will start with the lesson from muraj. Only learn the first 2 licks then and practice them with metronome.
I Will divide the lesson in block's then.

Im also learning the lydian mode so will soon send you an improvisation.

Thanks for youre patience with me man.
I know Im not the easiest student to work with

Greetz tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 5 2016, 12:32 PM

Hi Tim, that sounds great!

I'm enjoying our work here mate. I'll wait for your new videos.

Posted by: tflava Dec 6 2016, 02:27 PM

Hey man.

I have a question. Because a lot of People learn licks for improvising but I don't.
I learn the theory and trie to study the intervals.
I think that for me its better to first learn the theory bevind the modes and learn intervalls.
The when i know all the theory i Will start learning licks and mix them into my playing.

Sound this like a normal/good plan or is it not the normal way?

Greetz

Posted by: tflava Dec 7 2016, 01:19 PM

Hey man,

Here i have a take of the mark knopfler style.



Way better then the one before i think.
Can i put it on the REC?

Greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 7 2016, 02:03 PM

Hi Tim! yes, this is better! There is work to do regarding timing, bending, and polishing some fast licks, but it's a good one for the REC to receive deep feedback from some of us. Go for it!

Posted by: tflava Dec 7 2016, 04:08 PM

Hey man.

Thanks i go for it then.
What About the message before About the improvisation?

Greetz

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 9 2016, 06:19 AM

There is not an only way to improvise, but your plan sounds interesting. It can be a good way to make your phrasing more personal, and unique. It's not the normal thing, but I'm sure that some of the most unique guitarists used a similar method.

However, if you ever feel you lack of ideas, you can go for some licks. It never hurts.

Posted by: tflava Dec 19 2016, 12:33 PM

Hey man,

Every day i'm practicing the AP.
TRhe first 2 licks i can play at 130 bpm now.
The other 2 lickw at 100 so i practice on.
When i know ll licks i will record on speed 100 and show you but i'll have to be patience

Im still practicing knopfler style solo its keep getting better.

About the improvisation. I bought 2 dvd's with licks so will integrate this intyo my playing.
Also leraning arpeggios of maj7 chords.

I keep you updated man.

Greetz!

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 19 2016, 02:40 PM

Hi Tim, everything sounds GREAT! Thanks for the update. Keep going.

Posted by: tflava Mar 8 2017, 12:44 PM

Hey man,

Long time ago.

I was very buissy lately so hadnt time to record anything.
I was still working on the modes.

here i have a short imrpvisation over an 1 chord vamp in B dorian.

i tried to target the chord tones.



What do you say?

greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 8 2017, 01:28 PM

Hi mate,

the improvisation sounds nice, but I don't get the Dorian feel on this one. When playing modes, it's important to identify the characteristic note, that one that gives the mode the special tone and empathize it in your phrases. In the case of Dorian, the characteristic note is the major 6th. This improvisation sounds more like a Pentatonic minor solo.

For some inspiration:

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/dorian_phrases_for_beginners/

https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Scofiled-Blues/

Posted by: tflava Apr 19 2017, 12:54 PM

Hello man,

long time ago.
i try too make some video composition where i play rhythm and lead.
What do you think of it?



I used my new gear and customized every sound.

greetz Tim

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 20 2017, 03:07 PM

I think that this is a great initiative and that you should continue doing this type of stuff on a regular basis. The more you do it, the better everything will sound. Your ideas will become more consistent and your playing tighter.

This video has many good things. At first, I think that the idea is musical and that it's well arranged. I also think that this is genuine and that with the pass of time and songs, you'll be able to find your own voice on guitar.

There are things to adjust in your playing that can be considered for future videos but also practice for this song. The lead guitar can sound tighter, and there is more room for vibrato, and dynamics. Check out some Mateus Asato vids for inspiration.