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PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "People called me 'King of the Surf Guitar', historians named me 'The father of heavy metal', but I don't care much about stuff like that. It's just Dick Dale music." D. Dale - Guitar9.com Over the course of this series we’ve looked at and cross examined so many players, each had their own signature style and approach along with being inspirational pioneers of their craft.It’s standard to find a guitar player doing something... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "I was playing guitar since I can remember. It's almost like a language, something you grow up just knowing." fender.com Homage is a great thing, I find it’s somewhere between love and respect and a historic gesture of influence. In this episode we look to get nostalgic both musically and with fashion, but most importantly the spirit of rock 'n' roll regenerated and revamped for another generation to dive into.We look to uncover... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "Formal musical training is invaluable. But equally important is listening to and playing along with great music that has come before us" Guitarworld.com For this instalment we get an insight into an incredible multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Grammy Award-winning, long-serving musician that crosses many genres.I believe it's quite rare to come across naturally gifted musicians that can consistently create continuously over their entire career. To make a career as a musician is somewhat of a... read more.

of ST. VINCENTPLAYER SPOTLIGHT “I was a 10-year-old fan of Pearl Jam and Nirvana, and I would’ve got into a fistfight defending them. Art mattered.”  St. Vincent - TheGuardian The future is very much upon us and evolution is speeding up faster than a sweep picked arpeggio.Reinvention and innovation is the new normal, going back is nothing but nostalgia, going forward is everything in achievement, breaking new boundaries and freeing your mind to self expression is... read more.