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GMC Forum _ PRACTICE ROOM _ Challenge Yourself Competition
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 1 2012, 12:53 PM
'Challenge Yourself' Competition
Yes - it is time for a new GMC competition!
Challenge rules :
1. Pick a lesson from the http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/video-lessons/ featuring a music style you have never really played/practiced much.
2. Record a video of yourself playing the lesson
3. Upload your take to Youtube and post the link in this thread to enter the competition
Instructions :
* Recording should be done in audio/video format. Must be a brand new recording, specifically recorded for this occasion.
* You can record any lesson from the archive as long as long as it is not your favorite style of music. For example : metal guitarist taking on a blues, funk or country lesson. Same with rock/blues guitarists - maybe time for some black metal? 
* Lesson difficulty doesn't matter at all, please pick a lesson which feels comfortable, doable and cool sounding to You!
In fact - it would be great if you could try to match the lesson difficulty with your own current level.
* Winner will be chosen by instructor Cosmin Lupu with the help of GMC Staff and based on the impression we get from the videos, performances, lesson topic chosen etc.
Deadline : 25th of December
THE PRIZE :
Days Of Confusion - SEEDS EP signed by Cosmin Lupu + signature guitar pick
We hope that this challenge will inspire you to learn new licks from other genres you wouldn't normally be practicing and that you will have lots of fun learning them!
Who is in?
Posted by: Gitarrero Dec 1 2012, 01:06 PM
That is a cool idea!
Well...I just ordered all this stuff above, gotta support your GMC teachers 
I'm still gonna submit a video just for fun, without entering the competition.
Posted by: Opetholic Dec 1 2012, 01:12 PM
I am totally in for this I want one of those cool SEEDS picks and record some REC takes with it and also wanna listen to DOC signed by Cosmin Also great opportunity to broaden the knowledge on different styles. Having some search in the lessons I found what I want to record
Posted by: Dieterle Dec 1 2012, 01:25 PM
Ok i got my lesson too -- lets go for it !
Dieter
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 1 2012, 06:57 PM
Alriiiiight! 
Hehehehe! Let's see what you gentlemen have got!!
Posted by: DeGroot Dec 1 2012, 07:25 PM
I am in for sure!
Posted by: gregc1 Dec 1 2012, 07:34 PM
Black Metal here I come. 
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Dec 1 2012, 07:48 PM
HAHAHAHA,. but is there Black metal lesson at all???
But maybe i was thinking picking some country style lesson!?!?
Posted by: gregc1 Dec 1 2012, 08:13 PM
But maybe i was thinking picking some country style lesson!?!?
Haha man I'm from the south in the USA. Although I'm not a big country fan that style's not really getting away from my norm.
I have come across a few Black Metal lessons actually so I'll probably have a go at one of those.
Posted by: Pololagrattoune Dec 1 2012, 08:50 PM
I have come across a few Black Metal lessons actually so I'll probably have a go at one of those.
I gonna work for this !!!! I gonna pick up one of the sinisca's lesson
Posted by: ConnorGilks Dec 1 2012, 09:41 PM
Great idea man! Time to get my country on.
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Dec 2 2012, 12:18 PM
I have come across a few Black Metal lessons actually so I'll probably have a go at one of those.
I should write more precise from now on.
I wanted to say that i'll maybe try some country style lesson
Posted by: Dieterle Dec 2 2012, 12:35 PM
I wanted to say that i'll maybe try some country style lesson
Hey Slavenko, you are on this challenge -- gonna be hard for me to win now
so i had to kick my country lesson and go for a bit spanish dance
Dieter
Posted by: gregc1 Dec 2 2012, 03:49 PM
I wanted to say that i'll maybe try some country style lesson
Sorry Slav, I just misunderstood you.
I would love to hear you jam some pedal steel licks.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 2 2012, 05:52 PM
Awesome prize!!!!!
Posted by: thefireball Dec 2 2012, 07:06 PM
I would enter, but I need to re-subscribe to GMC. I just depends on how the paycheck goes.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 2 2012, 07:18 PM
I would love to hear you jam some pedal steel licks.
Want pedal steel licks?
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pedal-Steel-Guitar-Country-Solo/
You guys can try this one!
Posted by: gregc1 Dec 2 2012, 07:31 PM
Want pedal steel licks?
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pedal-Steel-Guitar-Country-Solo/
You guys can try this one!
That's actually the exact lesson I was thinking of when I typed that.
Very beautiful by the way. Definitely on my list.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 2 2012, 08:48 PM
Very beautiful by the way. Definitely on my list.
Thank you very much man!
Let's see your take then!
Posted by: jessi Dec 2 2012, 08:54 PM
I would like to join.
Posted by: azureus Dec 2 2012, 09:26 PM
Uehhh,i gone try to
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 3 2012, 08:06 AM
Oh yes! It looks like this will be a mean competition!
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 3 2012, 04:17 PM
This is going to rock - can't wait to see your entries!
Who else is going to enter?
Posted by: gregc1 Dec 3 2012, 04:23 PM
I've got my lesson picked. Hopefully I'll get it up this week.
Either way I still want some of those picks.
Posted by: JPBluestring Dec 3 2012, 06:51 PM
I just depends on how the paycheck goes.Watch out guys - The Fireball is thinking about a come back!
(Seriously, it would be absolutely fantastic if you'd come back)
Love your webpage BTW.
See you around man.
JPB
Posted by: Gitarrero Dec 3 2012, 06:54 PM
I'd say there's gonna be a lot of Jazz, Funk and Blues takes in here around Christmas...
Posted by: jessi Dec 3 2012, 06:55 PM
Not for me!
Posted by: Gitarrero Dec 3 2012, 07:00 PM
Haha, I'm sure you're gonna have a go at Ben's new lesson then?
Posted by: jessi Dec 3 2012, 07:08 PM
Ohhhhh.
Now, everybody knows it. Then I have to choose another.
Posted by: Timmy b Dec 3 2012, 07:49 PM
Allright, Im in too!
Should be interesting to see what comes out of it!
Posted by: quadrium Dec 3 2012, 07:50 PM
I feel like playing some jazz then
Posted by: Slavenko Erazer Dec 5 2012, 12:32 PM
so i had to kick my country lesson and go for a bit spanish dance
Dieter
No problem Dieter, u stay with country lesson , and i'll gladly pick some other style's lesson.
Do we have to write here what lesson do we picked, Bogdan?
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 5 2012, 01:02 PM
Do we have to write here what lesson do we picked, Bogdan?
Let's keep it as surprise!
Posted by: maharzan Dec 5 2012, 02:34 PM
I am going for Instrumental Rock V !!! 
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 6 2012, 08:38 AM
Chandra, I think it should be a lesson based on a musical style that you haven't dealt with before or much, in the past
Posted by: Dieterle Dec 6 2012, 09:14 AM
Do we have to write here what lesson do we picked, Bogdan?
Hello Slavenko my Friend !
I just been kidding
But i would be honored to have you here and there sometimes as an Opponent
Greetings to Novi Sad !
Dieter
Posted by: Rammikin Dec 7 2012, 01:23 AM
Here's mine. As far away as humanly possible from what I usually play .
Original lesson:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/bebop_licks/
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 7 2012, 08:55 AM
Oh yes! This is definitely out of your comfort zone! But I think you're on the right patch with it. A bit more slow practicing will round it up even nicer!
Posted by: Dieterle Dec 8 2012, 12:55 PM
Hey !
I first said i would take part on this challenge ... but i recognized that i do to much right now and
NO i do not participate !
I will more concentrate on my two lessons i am already into and of course my rhythm and timing ..
I wish everyone lots of Fun with the Challenge and i am looking forward to all that great records to come ! 
Dieter
Posted by: maharzan Dec 8 2012, 03:14 PM
I am doing Van Halen Style Lesson then...
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 8 2012, 03:18 PM
.Original lesson:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/bebop_licks/
Awesome to have you in!
Very cool to see you play some jazz!
Posted by: Opetholic Dec 10 2012, 10:34 PM
Here is my entry. This is the first time I have ever played Jazz. Getting the rhythm right was tricky. Hope you enjoy
Original Lesson:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Jazz-Blues-Solo/
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 11 2012, 10:02 AM
Original Lesson:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Jazz-Blues-Solo/
Hey Mert! Great work! You still need to get comfy with this style of groove, but I think you are doing justice to the piece!
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 13 2012, 05:40 PM
Original Lesson:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Jazz-Blues-Solo/
Awesome - great to have you in this competition!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 14 2012, 01:09 PM
Guys! 11 days left Looking forward to see your awesomely awesome takes!
Posted by: Ulrik Dec 14 2012, 01:33 PM
I hope I get the time to record something for this one soon.
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 18 2012, 12:51 AM
Awesome - looking forward to it!
6 more days left!
Posted by: Ulrik Dec 20 2012, 08:57 PM
I did a take of this:
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Slide-Rock/
I never tried sliding like this before, and it was fun to learn.
I put together a video in Windows Movie Maker, and even wore my red christmas hat, but I cannot convert it and save it as a movie.
Seems like Movie Maker is not working, as it can not convert other simpler movies! 
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 20 2012, 09:06 PM
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Slide-Rock/
I never tried sliding like this before, and it was fun to learn.
I put together a video in Windows Movie Maker, and even wore my red christmas hat, but I cannot convert it and save it as a movie.
Seems like Movie Maker is not working, as it can not convert other simpler movies!
Maybe try converting the source video files to something Windows Movie Maker "likes" - like .wmv.
Here is a free software you can use for it : http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/
Posted by: Bas Cuthach Dec 20 2012, 10:32 PM
well this is my first completed lesson as I have been working on technique and other things, thought maybe since this is About getting signed CD By Cosmin I should do one of his lessons, and Im going from playing really fast to really slow, not an easy task, plus Im not a fan of slow bends
Original Lesson
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/The-Voice-Of-Your-Guitar/
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 20 2012, 11:02 PM
Original Lesson
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/The-Voice-Of-Your-Guitar/
Great to have you in this challenge!
Also great to see you tackling a GMC lesson (and one which is not in your style!)
Posted by: mroberts70 Dec 21 2012, 03:58 PM
I wanted to say that i'll maybe try some country style lesson
There's a dark country lesson?
lol...
Posted by: Ulrik Dec 21 2012, 04:48 PM
Here is a free software you can use for it : http://www.any-video-converter.com/products/for_video_free/
Thank you for the converter link.
The problem was that one (or more) of the videos I used were bad, but now it works.
I would not say it is good enough for the REC program yet, but ok considering I never used the slide tube before this wednesday.
Still some unwanted noise and some old strings.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 21 2012, 05:04 PM
Woohoo Good going Ulrik! You are definitely a better slide player than me!
lol...
Hmmmm, changing a few notes here and there could turn a normal country lesson into a dark one
But, what would your choice be, man?
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 22 2012, 01:20 PM
Who else is going to enter?
Posted by: Opetholic Dec 22 2012, 03:18 PM
When are we going to learn the results ??
On the 25th ?
Posted by: DeGroot Dec 22 2012, 10:03 PM
Ok, here is my entry. This is something that is very different for me to play. It was fun to give it a shot.
I will need to practice this some more.
Original lesson: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Johnny-Cash-Style/
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 22 2012, 10:16 PM
I will need to practice this some more.
Original lesson: http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Johnny-Cash-Style/
Thanks for the entry!
Please set the video to public or unlisted - we can't see it now as its set on private.
Cheers,
Bogdan
Posted by: DeGroot Dec 22 2012, 10:20 PM
Please set the video to public or unlisted - we can't see it now as its set on private.
Cheers,
Bogdan
It is public now. Thanks for letting me know. Cheers!
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 22 2012, 11:28 PM
Very cool choice - great to have you in this competition!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 23 2012, 03:11 PM
Nice takes guys! Just a bit of time left till this ends, so make sure you submit your takes in time I can't wait to see who the winner will turn out to be
Posted by: Opetholic Dec 23 2012, 03:14 PM
I can't wait to see who the winner will turn out to be I am scared !!
Posted by: maharzan Dec 23 2012, 03:35 PM
I am planning to record but still can't play it properly.. 
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 23 2012, 04:38 PM
Give it a try You still have 2 days left if I am not mistaken
Posted by: jessi Dec 23 2012, 05:37 PM
I can't play mine properly, too. And the end is a little freestyle. 
Should I upload it anyway?
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 23 2012, 07:38 PM
Should I upload it anyway?
I think you should!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 24 2012, 09:02 AM
Most definitely, Jessi!
Posted by: Gitarrero Dec 24 2012, 09:50 AM
Should I upload it anyway?
Los jetzt!
Posted by: maharzan Dec 24 2012, 12:37 PM
Okay, heres mine.. I can't damn get those harmonics and tapping.. been practicing for nearly a month!
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 24 2012, 01:38 PM
Very cool - great to have you in this one!
Posted by: maharzan Dec 24 2012, 02:00 PM
Thanks Bogdan.
Posted by: jessi Dec 24 2012, 04:30 PM
Och mensch, I don't no.........
Posted by: Bas Cuthach Dec 24 2012, 06:17 PM
Chance to win a CD and a guitar pick signed by Cosmin
Posted by: Opetholic Dec 24 2012, 06:32 PM
and a guitar pick signed by Cosmin How are we gonna wait until we know the winner ???
Posted by: smolentsev Dec 24 2012, 07:57 PM
Here is my take. I received a lot of fun practicing that lesson - http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Slapping_Technique_for_Guitar
Perhaps, I have a bass player inside
Cheers!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 24 2012, 08:14 PM
Perhaps, I have a bass player inside
Cheers!
Great! Great take mate!!
Posted by: jessi Dec 24 2012, 11:16 PM
and a guitar pick signed by Cosmin Have one, already!!!!!
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 24 2012, 11:48 PM
You should enter anyway!
Posted by: jessi Dec 25 2012, 12:32 AM
OK, here it is..
I know it's mega-bad - and I even look like this
because it was really hard for me and I had the need to smash some chairs all the time (hi Ben )
BUT it was fun to challenge myself anyway..
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Gitarrero Dec 25 2012, 09:45 AM
Sehr cool, Rockerbraut!
Now...where is the mega-bad take you announced? This was pretty great!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 25 2012, 10:35 AM
Now...where is the mega-bad take you announced? This was pretty great!
I subscribe to that, my German amigos!
Posted by: smolentsev Dec 25 2012, 12:59 PM
Thank you, Cosmin! I'm happy you like it!
Posted by: Ulrik Dec 26 2012, 10:04 AM
Who wins?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 26 2012, 10:52 AM
We are currently deciding on who the winner is and a post is coming up in the following minutes
Posted by: Opetholic Dec 26 2012, 10:54 AM
Posted by: maharzan Dec 26 2012, 11:20 AM
Awesome.. !!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 26 2012, 12:06 PM
Alrighty ladies and gents! It's time to announce the Challenge Yourself Competition's winner!
Let's review the takes together first:
Jessi - ladies first Your timing is excellent and it really looks like you have made progress! Remember how in the beginning you couldn't shift chords? Now not only that you shift chords but you also groove Congratulations!
smolentsev - Top notch man! This looks and sounds totally rad to me! I like this sort of playing, even though I am not a practitioner and I can say you did a great job through and through!
Ulrik - This is a very good effort! Slide playing is not easy and it needs a certain degree of accuracy which you focused on pretty good out of what this takes shows. Nice going mate!
Opetholic - Hey there amigo I know you very well and I know what you usually tend to play This is pretty darn out of your comfort zone and I think you did a good job covering it - tone wise, feel, timing! Very good!
DeGroot - Awesomeness! Great tone and interpretation My friend, I think you can do a good job covering more stuff than you know
Bas Cuthach - Hey Bas! As you said, slow bends are pretty difficult at first, especially if you haven't had to deal with them before, but this is a good start! Practicing them will help you develop a good bending technique and a whole new level of self expression on your instrument!
maharzan - Chandra, I think your take is good and despite your worries, it turned out great Please check the guitar tuning a bit and everything should be well
Rammikin - You have clearly surprised me with this take - far away from the usual stuff you like to play. Focus a little bit more on the timing and the roundness of the notes, to fit the atmosphere of the style even better!
Well, these were the takes and considering the boldness, artistry and ambition, it's a pretty hard decision BUT, I think the prize should go to ... Smolentsev! In my opinion, he chose a difficult style which had absolutely NOTHING to do with what he has done before and it looks like he has worked a lot to provide this take! Plus.... I CAN'T GET THAT GROOVE OUT OF MY HEAD! Joking aside, he did justice to the piece and transmitted the message - what more could you ask for?
Congratulations to you mate!! Congratulations to everyone else and believe me, this was HARD - you all did an amazing job!!
Until the next one stay focus and practice hard... after the Christmas food coma is over, as Patrik berg would say !
Cosmin
Posted by: maharzan Dec 26 2012, 12:12 PM
Congratulations Smolentsev! Awesome entries everyone. Thanks Cosmin for your feedback. I did tune the guitar but not sure if its my playing. I always have that "out of tune" thing in my recording...
Posted by: Opetholic Dec 26 2012, 12:13 PM
Thanks Cosmin for the feedback and also Bogdan for organizing the competition. It was a lot of fun
Also congratulations Smolentsev!! It really was a great take, as soon as I saw it I told myself this is the winning take Enjoy the CD and the pick, you are getting a great Christmas gift
Cheers everyone, see you next time ..
Posted by: Ulrik Dec 26 2012, 12:36 PM
Congrats.
I think I will try some more slide after this. A good challenge
Posted by: smolentsev Dec 26 2012, 01:19 PM
Wow! What a wonderful surprise! I'm happy so much!
Thanks Cosmin for your feedback! You right - that style was completely new for me. Every evening from 4th to the 21th I practiced this lesson. I started with slow tempo (about half) and it was not sound good enough. My girlfriend had to hear all those slap sounds and I guess she wasn’t happy But then it all began to sound good, I started to increase the tempo and until I finally reach the 100% speed. I did not expect that I would succeed so quickly and now I’m really happy now.
Thanks everyone who took part in this competition! I hope you're not too upset that I won
Enjoy Christmas and New Year!
Artyom.
Posted by: DeGroot Dec 26 2012, 04:17 PM
Congrats to Smolentsev for winning the prize. It was fun to participate and a cool idea for a competition. Awesome job by all!
Posted by: jessi Dec 26 2012, 09:18 PM
Congratulations Smolentsev!
between you and me: I knew that you would be the winner.
although the others are very good, but yours is such special .
Have fun with the price and it' s tradition to post a picture with your "days of confusion" shirt!
thanks to my instructor Mr Cosmin for always having such pushing words! And thanks to the GMC Daddy Bogdan for making this competition!
I haven't gone through to win, just to challenge myself. Even to be a Rockerbraut
It was fun!!!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 26 2012, 09:39 PM
It was a great honor and I am really happy to see that you guys have it in you to push your limits like this Thank you!
Posted by: jessi Dec 26 2012, 09:41 PM
Sorry Bogdan, wanted to say GMC uncle not daddy , it's Kristofer Dahl already.
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Dec 28 2012, 02:40 AM
Congratulations Smolentsev and everyone entering the challenge!
This was so much fun and its so cool to see you pushing your limits and horizons by practicing something completely different! All the takes were excellent so I bet Cosmin had a real hard time choosing the winning one
Hope to see you all in future competitions!
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