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Send us Fan Mail Jake Willson is quickly developing a reputation as an exciting and unique new voice in the guitar world. His journey from a keen jazz student at Berklee College of Music to completing a PhD in classical composition at the University of Surrey has provided the background to his aesthetic approach, and culminates in his breakthrough album, A Piece of The Action. Jake’s approach to t...

Send us Fan Mail Stuart Ryan is a sensational guitarist. Known for acoustic finger style, country, R&B and Neo Soul.  From recording guitars on Amazon Prime movie scores to topping the charts with his best-selling guitar instruction books, Stuart Ryan is a versatile and sought-after guitarist. Ryan began his professional career in 2003 when he was awarded Guitarist Magazine’s ‘Acoustic Guitari...

Send us Fan Mail Mike is one of the UK’s most experienced exponents of the guitar. He has toured live, written music for soundtracks, is an MD for artists, recorded numerous sessions, is an experienced tutor and has endorsed and demonstrated for over 25 years. Mike continues to be heavily in demand as a live guitarist and educator. Mike has worked and performed with countless high profile artists...

Send us Fan Mail Keyboardist Emily Francis is an in-demand session musician, playing for several independent and signed artists as well as being an artist in her own right with contemporary prog-jazz group the Emily Francis Trio. Making her mark very much as a keyboard player and “sound-smith”, her work has been featured in the UK’s largest jazz magazine “Jazzwise” and played on the likes of Jazz...

Send us Fan Mail Guitar Virtuoso Brett Garsed gives an amazing insight into how he developed his unique style. We talk about his many influences, music education, living and touring across USA, Current life in Australia and even touch on the Alien movie Saga.  Support the show Follow me Instagram @ timloveguitar Youtube @timloveguitar   Website is here

Send us Fan Mail A Wonderful talk with Singer Songwriter , Emma Stevens.  Life has been something of a whirlwind for the down to earth surfer chick from Guildford, since embarking on a solo career in 2012 and bursting onto the scene with her distinctively catchy pop melodies, fused with folk instrumentation and a touch of country. The increasing popularity of this uniquely versatile “what you see...

Send us Fan Mail Jake is a UK born session guitarist currently living in L.A. We chat about playing with David Lee Roth, Stepping out of your comfort zone and moving to LA Support the show Follow me Instagram @ timloveguitar Youtube @timloveguitar   Website is here

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode I chat to Jazz guitarist Pete Roth. We talk about the state of music education, Working on Jazz circuit and how to improve your reading and comping Pete has worked professionally since 1998 in numerous projects such as backing a major artist in the time time television show Hitparade der Volksmusik to playing in the remake of the Christmas song Do They Know it’s Ch...

Send us Fan Mail In the Episode we chat about Fake guitar courses, the importance of transcribing and ear training.  Since graduating from the University of East London with qualifications in both performance, and education, Levi Clay has been an unstoppable force on the international guitar scene. Working as a writer, teacher, transcriber, journalist, and entertainer for various outlets, it only...

Send us Fan Mail Becky Baldwin is one of the UK’s busiest rock bassists, currently working with legendary Danish heavy metal band Mercyful Fate and Birmingham based hard rock/metal band Fury . She had been active with grunge/alt rock band Hands off Gretel between 2018-2021, before the band went on hiatus. Becky picked up the bass guitar as a teenager and began performing with bands at school. In 2...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss how important rhythm guitar is, How to learn to play fast, why no one teaches Chord chart reading and those hours we spend driving on the road. John is an in demand session guitarist and tutor. He divides his time between theatre and arena  tours with ABBA Mania and The Drifters Girl as well as private guitar tutor Support the show Follow me Instagram @ timloveguitar Yo...

Send us Fan Mail We Discuss about finding your voice, working and touring all over the world and London Vs New York. Crystal Cimaglia is a dynamic vocal powerhouse hailing from the entertainment centre of the world- New York.    Her career has taken her to 5 continents, performing her sought after concerts in iconic theatres and on award-winning luxury cruise lines and yachts worldwide.    Known f...

Send us Fan Mail We talk about how to listen to music, a holistic approach to learning music, finding the joy in playing and learning and much more. British born and now US-based, Matt Schofield continues to push the frontiers and reshape the boundaries of the British Blues tradition. A multi-award winning guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer and band leader, after more than 30 years of p...

Send us Fan Mail Session Drummer, teaching and founder of Ciara Drums. We talk about the importance of teaching music, finding your own musical identity and practice routines.  Support the show Follow me Instagram @ timloveguitar Youtube @timloveguitar   Website is here

Send us Fan Mail The South African born Guitarist and Musical Director Rikki Glover has long been on the scene in the UK and worldwide. A Graduate of BIMM in Brighton he signed into his first band IKOMA based between Brighton and Los Angeles. Later he went on to tour with Skinny Machines and cover most of Europe for a number of years before moving into the session world performing with freshly rel...

Send us Fan Mail Session Drummer and MD Jonny Brister has vast experience within the industry, Jonny is the recorded drummer on the theme tune for Amazon’s ‘The Grand Tour TV show’. He has played for multi-platinum artists, recorded on top 40 UK albums, top 10 singles and has performed full UK arena tours. Jonny is able to perform a variety of styles either by reading music or playing by ear. This...

Send us Fan Mail Andy Wood is recognized as part of the forefront of this generation’s top influential guitarists. We talk about what practice is and isn't, improving your musicality and not being afraid of fast tempos Currently touring as a solo guitarist and mandolinist along with working on a host of additional musical projects, Andy is also performing live with his own band promoting CAUG...

Send us Fan Mail Rob is a Guitar tutor at the ACM and Royal Marines School of Music. He currently tours the UK with Mellowmatic and has graced the stages of Glastonbury, Board Masters, Kendal Calling and Bestival.  We discuss his practice routine, the importance of finding your sound and why Cornford are better than Victory amps Support the show Follow me Instagram @ timloveguitar Youtube @timlove...

Send us Fan Mail  Milwaukee native Greg Koch, voted one of the best Guitar teachers in the world, has forged a successful career as a guitar player's guitarist. He has been called "fiendishly talented" by author and former editor- in-chief of Guitar Player Magazine Tom Wheeler and "scary good" by guitar phenom Joe Bonamassa. In addition to his 15 releases on multiple recor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Always Getting Better we sit down with the renowned guitarist and social media sensation, Bobby Jarvis. With over half a million followers on various platforms, Bobby has captured the hearts of guitar enthusiasts worldwide with his tutorials, insightful teachings and satirical content Our conversation delves into Bobby's approach to practice and mastery on...

Send us Fan Mail In his 50-plus years of playing the instrument, Carl has created a wildly successful, multi-faceted career. He is a critically acclaimed musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, producer and educator with 17 CDs and 2 live DVDs released worldwide. Carl is commonly regarded as a guitar virtuoso capable of playing any style of music with remarkable mastery and conviction. He has be...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Always Getting Better," we dive into the world of jazz guitar with the incredibly talented Tim Lerch. Renowned for his virtuosity and soulful playing, Tim shares insights into his musical journey. A sought after session guitarist, Tim records frequently in Seattle and Vancouver. In addition to his playing schedule Tim is also a well respected and popu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Always Getting Better, we sit down with the incredibly talented session drummer, Steve 'Smiley' Barnard, whose rhythmic prowess has graced stages alongside iconic artists like Robbie Williams and Joe Strummer. Smiley, as he's affectionately known, doesn't just keep the beat—he defines it. Join us as we delve into his extraordinary career, spa...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year, welcome to the first episode of 2024. Today, we catch up with the extraordinary guitarist, Brian Flack, an old friend and musical companion with whom we've shared countless adventures on the road. Join us as we delve into Brian's musical journey, from his first strum to the global stages of cruise ships. In this heartwarming conversation, Brian takes us b...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to "Always Getting Better," where we dive into the relentless pursuit of improvement and growth with some of the most accomplished musicians in the industry. In this episode, we're joined by the powerhouse heavy metal bassist, Arran McSporran. Known for his thunderous presence in bands like Virvum, Vipassi, and Utopia, Arran's bass lines have become syn...