Episodes

Discover opportunities in the music industry with GMI's podcast featuring guitarist Liam Thomas. Explore his journey, insights, and the evolving landscape of music publishing.

Discover the remarkable journey of Robbie Melville, an award-winning Australian guitarist and composer, whose innovative approach to music creation is capturing global attention. From his acclaimed compositions to insightful discussions on the influence of social media in music, explore his contributions and future projects that continue to shape the musical landscape.

Join Mark Hunter, a qualified music therapy practitioner who relocated from Scotland to Norway, as he shares his transformative journey of adapting to a new culture and language. Discover the therapeutic power of music and its societal implications in this insightful podcast episode, perfect for anyone interested in music therapy and cross-cultural experiences.

INTRODUCTION Regular listeners to this podcast may remember the first time Ged Brockie interviewed Honza Kourimsky which was for episode 41 back in July 2020. We were into lockdown and the world had changed. Four years later and the world continues to change, constantly and certainly for Honza who now has embarked upon a new band, a new recording and the biggest change of all, a new life with his partner in the west coast of America. In this, episode 58, Ged catches up with Honza and his journey...

INTRODUCTION If you have always wanted to get into the business of playing music for a living but don't know how then this podcast is a must listen. Kenny Tomlinson has had no formal music education but he's lived his entire life playing the music he loves and travels the world playing in a multitude of bands and with a huge number of great musicians. Kenny discusses how he got into music, his passion for the 50s and the rock n roll scene of the 1950s. Podcast Ep 56 – Table Of Contents 0.00 - 0....

INTRODUCTION In this episode of the GMI Podcast, you'll hear an interview with Joáo Paz and Ged Brockie. Joáo is a dedicated teacher of guitar and a leading light in Portugal's jazz guitar scene. Joáo reveals his background, the reasons for his love of music and some of the challenges that the current music scene and music technology holds for young and older musicians alike. Also discussed is his journey in jazz guitar education, his work in bands in Portugal and his concepts around what people...

Gavin Jack is one of GMI's online tutors and is much in demand as both a player and teacher of guitar. One playing style that always has a line of interested players lining up is slide guitar. In this podcast, Gavin talks about his early interest in the subject of slide and how he has developed it into the performance standard playing style he now posesses. Gavin also demonstrates various techniques in the podcast as well as contributing the opening music. Jamie Akers recording session London, E...

Federico Bruera is not a household name in Latin guitar...yet, but you never know! In this latest podcast, Ged Brockie speaks to the guitar player who has travelled half way across the world and is now settled in a small town in the east of Scotland. "Fede", as he is called by friends and family alike, shares his journey not only in terms of the physical relocation away from South America, but also his artistic journey which has included some amazing twists and turns. GMI is both delighted to be...

Join James Akers in his latest podcast episode as he shares insights about his new album and the creative process behind it, along with his intriguing thoughts on castles. Discover exclusive song excerpts and get a sneak peek at the artwork for his upcoming book, set to release soon!

Greek guitarist player, teacher and composer Kostas Vaporidis has joined the GMI team on our new website for guitar players titled GMI Premium. Kostas talks about Greek music, Danish Kings and the problem with Youtube! In this wide ranging interview, professional guitarist and composer Kostas Vaporidis talks about his life in music as a pro player working in Greece. Kostas will also discuss his plans for GMI Premium as a new member of the team. Podcast Ep 51 – Table Of Contents 1.35 Introduction...

Discover the latest album, *This Beautiful Chaos*, by the talented guitarist and composer Trevor Gordon Hall, as he shares insights on his art, collaborations, and touring experiences in an exclusive interview with GMI. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore his unique sound, including the innovative Kalimbatar, and access links to his website and music platforms.

Not Exactly In The Blink Of An Eye, The GMI Podcast Finally Hits Fifty Our podcast has now hit fifty episodes and we thought it be a great chance to relive some of the funnier and also poignant moments from the array of wonderful musicians, inventors and those connected with the music industry. Ged Brockie has picked twelve exerts from forty nine previous podcasts which will hopefully bring a chuckle or remind you of a previous interviewee or perhaps interest you in a podcast episode you've neve...

If Your Only Thought Regarding Lawyers & Music Is That They Deal With All The Bad Things In The Music Business...Think Again! It's often said that musicians are pigeon holed by professionals. A range of stereotypes come to mind regarding laziness, unpredictability and flakiness. The thing is, it's true both ways. Many musicians feel anyone connected with business and legal matters are not to be trusted. If you're a musician, you need to listen to this interview with a practicing music lawyer. If...

It Is Not An Overstatement To Say That The Charity "Help Musicians" Have Made The Difference Between Many Musicians Surviving Or Going Under Across The UK. The pandemic has hit so many people in all walks of live very hard. For many in the arts, the actual foundations that underpin their lives has been taken away; the opportunity to perform and earn a living. Help Musicians are one of several non governmental options available. If you are a musician or you know someone who is and they need finan...

Jim McCutcheon has a musical life that will inspire you. Based in Ohio, Jim is part of the musical lifeblood of the city and state. Honored by the State of Ohio, Jim McCutcheon's musical story is an incredible journey of giving and service which you'll find enthralling. Jim McCutcheon as well as being a musician in residence at the University of Dayton, runs a music store which undertakes a huge amount of guitar and musical tuition for guitarists in the city. As if the above was not enough, Jim ...

Discover the innovative Wristruments app that transforms your Apple iWatch into a powerful guitar learning tool, designed to make music education accessible for everyone. Tune into our podcast featuring Joe Corcoran, where he unveils this exciting technology and discusses the future of music learning for instrumentalists and teachers worldwide.

For teachers looking to keep track of student work & assignments a new lightweight Apple App may just fit the bill. Private Music Studio 2 is for music teachers who want to track the progress of their students taking private lessons. Student information may be organized by semester including weekly lesson assignments, grades, and notes about student performances, accompanists, and ensemble participation. Technique and exercise assignments may be created and saved as templates for use with other ...

Explore the world of live streaming with expert Andi Lippi in this engaging podcast episode that delves into how musicians can adapt to the challenges of the pandemic. Discover valuable tips on reaching new audiences and monetising your performances, plus insights into the evolving landscape of music and technology.

This podcast interview is with renown classical clarinetist Jean Johnson. Jean discusses everything from odd auditions to lock down to her new ensemble Metamorphoses. Jean Johnson is in heavy demand as a performer, teacher and as the leader of her own ensemble named Metamorphoses. The pandemic has put the brakes on a huge amount of work as well as the furthering of this exciting new ensemble which includes a stellar lineup. Jean discusses her background and movement into the world of music, time...

Many Are Called....Few Are Chosen! Many Would Love A Career As A Composer In Film & TV But Few Actually Make It. This Podcast Features Composer Phil Curran Who Has Broken Into This Magical Musical World. Have you ever listened to the music at the movies or when watching a TV show and thought "I'd love to do that"...well so have thousands of other people, however, it's easy to dream but not so easy to actually realise your dreams. In this podcast interview, Philip Curran talks candidly with Ged B...

We are just starting to come out of one of the strangest times that any of us will possibly ever face with the Covid 19 pandemic. Ged Brockie of GMI talks with up and coming guitar maestro Honza Kourimsky about being a musician in these lock down days. Honza Kourimsky in action leading one of his many bands Most people agree that it is a hard life being a musician. Doing something you love for at times not a lot of money. Add on to that the fact that music scenes are witnessing a contraction in ...

Explore the transformative power of community guitar groups in our latest podcast, where Chris Dixon shares his journey from one-on-one tuition to fostering collaborative musical experiences. Discover how connecting with local musicians can elevate your guitar learning, and find exclusive offers at the GMI Guitar Store!

Ged Brockie Of GMI Discusses The Incredible Piece Of Guitar Software That No Guitarist Should Be Without Called "Neck Diagrams" With It's Creator Justin Dolezy. The three packages available from Neck Diagrams We've all done it. Grabbed and scribbled down a bunch of lines and created our own chord boxes to then remember the latest and best chord, scale or arpeggio. Perhaps it was a bunch of chords for a song. You would think that there would be a plethora of quality software out there that could ...

Jamie Akers Has Realised A Dazzling Career As A Multi-Instrumentalist Of Historical Stringed Instruments Including Early 19th Century Guitars, Lutes and The Amazing Theorbo. Ged Brockie Of GMI Find Out More About This Fascinating Musician & His Instruments. Jamie in action with the Theorbo. Note, the instruments goes higher than the top of the image! Once the instrument of choice for those with plucked string leaning, the Lute is now a distant second to the guitar in terms of popularity. This is...