Singer Songwriter – The Guitar Accompanist

While this may seem like a topic more suited for a glossy newsstand magazine than for a music blog it … Continue ReadingFour Ways to Make Yourself Desirable

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Learn the fretboard

March 28, 2013September 11, 2013

Being a valuable accompanist requires you to play a complementary role to the player or singer you are accompanying. One … Continue ReadingLearn the fretboard

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I was reading an interview with Bil VornDick in Premier Guitar magazine the other day. http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/201304_1#pg128. Bil is a very … Continue ReadingArtists and Engineers

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Mark Knopfler – Accompany Yourself!

February 10, 2012

Name as many acts as you can where the lead singer, main songwriter and lead guitarist are the same person. … Continue ReadingMark Knopfler – Accompany Yourself!

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David Rawlings

December 30, 2011

David Rawlings is a multi-instrumentalist, primarily guitar, who uses his substantial abilities in an accompanist role. Rawlings writes and records … Continue ReadingDavid Rawlings

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Finding New Music and New Artists

November 29, 2011

How do you find new music and new artists? The ubiquity of the internet and the rise of sites dedicated … Continue ReadingFinding New Music and New Artists

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Bo Ramsey

October 13, 2011October 18, 2011

Bo Ramsey is a guitar player and producer. Working predominately in the Americana genre he has produced albums for artists … Continue ReadingBo Ramsey