GMI - Guitar And Music Institute Guitar Podcasts

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...

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 pas...

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...

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 techniqu...

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 als...

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...

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 chuc...

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 tr...

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...

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...

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 parti...

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 whi...

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...

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...

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...

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 pl...

Haftor Medboe is a highly regarded Scottish based composer, guitarist and educator. In this podcast interview, Ged Brockie of GMI discusses these areas of his work but also finds out about his new music label, Copperfly. Wonderfully evocative image of Haftor in performance Anyone who has had any dealings with the Scottish jazz scene will no doubt have come across Haftor Medboe. Haftor has been at...