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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 1 2019, 06:50 PM
Hello friends!
We are constantly working on new lessons so it's a good idea to ask....
Do you have any lesson requests? 
Posted by: Phil66 Jul 1 2019, 09:58 PM
I don't know how it would work but after watching the video below I think it would be great for some lessons where an instructor could be Paul Gilbert and the student could feed off him.
Maybe it could be a series starting with a single chord jam moving up to full progressions. For beginners a countdown to chord changes would be good, something like "change to D two three four now". The countdown to chord changes could be on the downloadable backing track so students can record over it in their DAW, there could also be backing without the cues to cord changes for when the student is ready.
https://youtu.be/xYpzAw0IiCM
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 3 2019, 04:24 PM
That's a cool idea Phil. I love Paul's approach to phrasing and rhythm. He has become a monster on it in the last years.
I think that this could be a very good idea for Kris Jam School. For now I think that this lesson is the closer to this:
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Jam-School-Motivic-Development/
Excellent ideas here. Thanks a lot.
Posted by: Phil66 Jul 3 2019, 08:32 PM
I really hope this can become something Gab, maybe various instructors could give it a go to add different flavours etc. It could be a really really enjoyable aspect to GMC and the closest thing that people who don't have guitar playing friends will get to a call and response jam session. It could be a section all on its own somewhere on GMC in different styles, it would be a great break from normal practise when students are feeling a little bored or are struggling with something and need to cut loose a little 
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 4 2019, 01:49 PM
Yes, we will definitely work on something. Thanks again Phil!!
Any other ideas, concepts, bands or guitarists to cover?
Posted by: Phil66 Jul 4 2019, 03:13 PM
How about lessons concentrating on using the various scales, penta, major, minor etc but along the neck rather than boxes like Satriani and Vai. Obviously not whole solos but sections of solos.
The series could concentrate on one string first then onto playing across two and onto three.
Two songs that spring to mind using this are Flying In A Blue Dream and For The Love Of God.
I know we can explore these ourselves but not all students are that way inclined and it may just open up avenues for them that encourages them to explore 
Just some brainstorming ideas for you
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 7 2019, 11:42 AM
Hi,
My ideas:
- more Tony McAlpine,
- pop song in metal style,
- culture club - chameleon
another idea is cover song in 180 degrees:
example is culture club - in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUYn7tfyppc version
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Jul 7 2019, 11:54 AM
While very obscure, I've always wanted a lesson in the style of Psychotic Waltz 
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 7 2019, 03:37 PM
The series could concentrate on one string first then onto playing across two and onto three.
Two songs that spring to mind using this are Flying In A Blue Dream and For The Love Of God.
I know we can explore these ourselves but not all students are that way inclined and it may just open up avenues for them that encourages them to explore
Just some brainstorming ideas for you
Great brainstorming Phil!! I like these ideas.
My ideas:
- more Tony McAlpine,
- pop song in metal style,
- culture club - chameleon
another idea is cover song in 180 degrees:
example is culture club - in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUYn7tfyppc version
Cool Lukasz! Thanks mate!
Do you have any example for "pop song in metal style"?
Good idea Cael! Thanks!!
Posted by: Lukasz Drazek Jul 7 2019, 03:55 PM
Hmm,
For example i found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMVWXC17wwA
Another idea is go for any very known theme for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i0a7RDPkM8
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 7 2019, 05:07 PM
For example i found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMVWXC17wwA
Another idea is go for any very known theme for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6i0a7RDPkM8
Ah now I got it! I'm not completely sure if we are able to do this due to copyright issues. It's a cool idea but I'll ask Kris about it.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 12 2019, 06:40 PM
Any more requests guys?
Posted by: Phil66 Jul 12 2019, 08:21 PM
This video is far too advanced for me but, how about lessons covering this kind of thing but starting really simple. The concept starts at 1:00 and his examples start at 2:00
https://youtu.be/f4c0Bt9KmFQ
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 13 2019, 06:01 PM
https://youtu.be/f4c0Bt9KmFQ
That's a great video. I love Paul's approach to Rhythm, and this video is just from the first years when he started to focus on this topics. I've seen him doing amazing rhythm jams on a live clinic here in Buenos Aires the last year.
Posted by: Phil66 Jul 13 2019, 06:10 PM
There's one from much earlier when he had long hair, it was on VHS video and he trapped out rhythms on his thighs and then played licks in the same rhythm, I have searched for it but can't find it anywhere. 
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 14 2019, 07:12 AM
I think that you'll enjoy this:
Posted by: Phil66 Jul 14 2019, 09:56 AM
Thanks for sharing Gab, that part at 4:43-5:22 
That's it right there, where there's no backing but you can seriously tap your foot to it.
6:47-7:10 brilliant,
9:22-9:35 that's me.
I haven't had chance to watch it all but I will
Cheers buddy
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 14 2019, 07:55 PM
That's it right there, where there's no backing but you can seriously tap your foot to it.6:47-7:10 brilliant,
9:22-9:35 that's me.
I haven't had chance to watch it all but I will
Cheers buddy
He says that he mostly thinks on rhythm and tone when playing. I can really hear it.
Posted by: Farine54 Jul 21 2019, 09:54 AM
Hi,
Rythm guitar lesson will be cool, there're not a lot.
And more musical style because currently many are oriented metal or guitar hero or this kind
Posted by: Phil66 Jul 21 2019, 12:01 PM
Yeah rhythm would be good, I bet a lot of us neglect chords.
Also rhythm and lead combined like this with explanations and suggestions on which notes to play. We've touched on this in my thread but some lessons for REC would be great
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoE0PQNjW9Q&feature=youtu.be
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 21 2019, 07:05 PM
Great ideas guys!! Please keep this coming.
Farine, I have many musical rhythm lessons in my archive. Most of them are “in the style of” lessons. Have you seen them? Do you refer to other type of lesson?
Posted by: Phil66 Jul 24 2019, 08:57 AM
One thing I struggle wirh is applying the same lucks to different backings.
There are many of Todd's Quick Licks that I think I'll try and use but I can't. If I come up with licks over a certain backing and try to play them over another backing of the same tempo but with a different feel, even two 12 bar backings, I struggle. It's as though the backing track controls my playing uniquely to that track.
Maybe a lesson with a few licks over three different backings, I think this is another one that could be a box set maybe.
It could maybe also cover communing licks so they don't just sound like musical "paint by numbers".
Thanks for asking us all about this Gab, nice one
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 24 2019, 02:08 PM
There are many of Todd's Quick Licks that I think I'll try and use but I can't. If I come up with licks over a certain backing and try to play them over another backing of the same tempo but with a different feel, even two 12 bar backings, I struggle. It's as though the backing track controls my playing uniquely to that track.
Maybe a lesson with a few licks over three different backings, I think this is another one that could be a box set maybe.
It could maybe also cover communing licks so they don't just sound like musical "paint by numbers".
Thanks for asking us all about this Gab, nice one
That's a good idea Phil. Thanks for all this cool suggestions.
However, I think that this is more like a community workout than a GMC lesson. Maybe we can share a lick, with some suggested backings and ask students to adapt the lick to them. Then, the instructor shares his take on it.
Posted by: Phil66 Jul 24 2019, 03:20 PM
That could be good Gab, kind of a gradually progressing workshop over some weeks?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 24 2019, 04:09 PM
We can try it. I wonder if this is a common issue for GMCers, or if we should just work on this at your personal mentoring program.
Posted by: Phil66 Jul 24 2019, 04:21 PM
I think maybe you should ask everyone via the forum buddy, I am currently swamped with things to practise, bad techniques to correct, things to unlearn and new things to learn I'm already overwhelmed to be honest 
Posted by: Farine54 Jul 24 2019, 06:06 PM
Farine, I have many musical rhythm lessons in my archive. Most of them are “in the style of” lessons. Have you seen them? Do you refer to other type of lesson?
Hi, I never look like this (oupsss sorry), Phil's example was a good example
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 25 2019, 02:44 PM
here: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Gabriel-Leopardi/
Let me know what you find!
Posted by: Adam Jul 25 2019, 03:08 PM
I think a weekly workshop is a great idea. A simple and short task one can practice on freely throughout the week or longer, if needed is nice and because it's short it's easier to focus on execution instead of memorizing the patterns.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Jul 27 2019, 09:27 PM
What topic? Technique? Licks? Scales?
Posted by: Adam Aug 1 2019, 04:05 PM
I can't think of a good answer. I mean I shouldn't bring in my personal flaws because these are different for everyone. But maybe a bit of scales, a bit of technique and some rhythm exercises, kind of like Todd's Quick Licks Workshop has different sections. But maybe others have a better suggestion.
Posted by: Phil66 Aug 1 2019, 04:51 PM
Is good to bring in your personal flaws buddy, that's your experience and you can bet many users who stay in the shadows will have the same issues so, please tell Gab what would be good for you
Cheers
Phil
Posted by: Adam Aug 1 2019, 05:54 PM
Cheers
Phil
Then I guess the ones I mentioned above. If that helps anyone I'll be more than happy
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 9 2019, 07:08 PM
This really helps Adam, thanks for your suggestion mate!
Posted by: Phil66 Aug 9 2019, 10:08 PM
How about lessons that really concentrate on different note values, like we discussed in my mentoring thread.
Posted by: jstcrsn Aug 10 2019, 02:21 PM
what might be needed , is how to morph a similar lick over different feeling backing tracks . I know the guys won't want to hear it , but this is were developing your ear as much as your licks is important
Posted by: Adam Sep 17 2019, 03:26 PM
Based on my yesterday's discovery, I probably need a way to unleash my creativity instead of playing in the same patterns for each Collab. It might be much more valuable than any technicality or theoretical knowledge. Is there a way to learn how to use a wider variety of licks randomly in a creative way? Kris often suggested to start playing over backing tracks but that only helps with other things, it doesn't help me use new elements to spice it up in
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 17 2019, 05:33 PM
Hi Adam! Have you explored Kris Jam School series? I think that he covers this aspect of playing using different approaches, techniques and concepts.
Posted by: Adam Sep 17 2019, 06:10 PM
It may be just what I'm looking for. Thank you!
Posted by: Phil66 Sep 22 2019, 08:09 PM
How about some Robert Johnson style blues or any of that original blues played on acoustic. It would be great to have the lesson so that the student can use a pick and either an acoustic or clean electric.
Maybe we could have some how Ben did the Def Leppard Phil Collen lesson where he had teh same lesson in three skill levels starting at level 3.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 23 2019, 02:56 PM
Maybe we could have some how Ben did the Def Leppard Phil Collen lesson where he had teh same lesson in three skill levels starting at level 3.
Hi Phil! Thanks for the idea! It sounds good!
For now, you can go with this one: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginner-Slide-Guitar/
Posted by: Caelumamittendum Sep 23 2019, 05:04 PM
Here's another request:
Posted by: Phil66 Sep 23 2019, 08:19 PM
For now, you can go with this one: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Beginner-Slide-Guitar/
Thanks Gab, I've tried slide before, very tricky. I'll leave this one until I've completed my blues rock phantasy in G minor, been a bit slack with it lately. Definitely one for the future though.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 27 2019, 10:55 PM
I remember listening to them a long ago! Great progressive band!
Posted by: Victor Simion Oct 1 2019, 10:53 AM
Hi,
What about more lessons in the style of Helloween?
Helloween Made Easy -> Level 3 Difficulty
Also Helloween made as difficult as Helloween is.
Lessons that contains the melodic fast Helloween type of solos:
- Tremolo picking slightly palm muted or not
- Fast melodic Alternate Picking
- Sweep Picking
- Tapping
etc.
Something along these lines, but it could be everything that catches the style of Helloween.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 1 2019, 12:28 PM
Hi Victor! Cool ideas here!
Have you seen this lessons?
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/German-Power-Metal-Helloween/
https://whttps://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/German-Power-Metal-III-Gamma-Ray/
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Power-Metal-Soloing-Kai-Hansen/
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/40-Power-Metal-Bands/
Posted by: Adam Oct 1 2019, 04:55 PM
Hi Gab! May I suggest a lesson of CKY style based on albums Volume 1; Infiltrate, Destroy, Rebuild; and An Answer Can Be Found? They really had a dark grungy and unorthodox style and I'd love to learn a bit about it
The link to Gamma Ray lesson you posted has a "w" in it ("whttps", making it invalid).
Posted by: Victor Simion Oct 1 2019, 06:22 PM
Have you seen this lessons?
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/German-Power-Metal-Helloween/
https://whttps://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/German-Power-Metal-III-Gamma-Ray/
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Power-Metal-Soloing-Kai-Hansen/
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/40-Power-Metal-Bands/
Yes, I saw them, but I feel that there are still room for more lessons in style of Helloween.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Oct 2 2019, 01:37 PM
The link to Gamma Ray lesson you posted has a "w" in it ("whttps", making it invalid).
I didn't know this band, very cool stuff! I'll think on something, thanks for the request.
Cool! Thanks for the request Victor!
Posted by: Adam Oct 3 2019, 12:17 AM
I met them years ago by accident but I discovered more of their music recently. I hope you enjoy their songs as much as I do!
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