How do you decide when a song is finished?
Finishing songs is a different skill from starting them. I can keep tweaking lyrics, guitar tones, structure, and little arrangement ideas forever if I let myself. How do…
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How do you practise improvising without just running scales?
Scale practice is useful, but improvising can still sound like scale practice if that is all I do. I want phrases that breathe, repeat, answer themselves, and connect to…
What is your best fix for a song that feels too repetitive?
Repetition can be powerful, but sometimes a song crosses the line from hypnotic into flat. I am trying to find small arrangement moves that add development without turnin…
What makes a pedalboard practical rather than just exciting?
It is easy to build a pedalboard around fun sounds and then realise it is awkward to use in an actual set. Tap dancing, volume jumps, power issues, and unreadable setting…
Rush
Who else is eagerly awaiting the first YouTube clips of tonight’s tour opener in LA?
How do you deal with nerves before playing live?
Nerves can be useful energy, but they can also make simple parts feel unfamiliar. Cold hands, rushing, overthinking, and suddenly noticing everyone in the room are not ex…
Gibson or Fender?
I used to be pretty into Fender but I’ve started switching over to Gibson. Something just feels better with the neck on a Gibson.
Do you own a 12-string guitar?
If so, what is it, and what occasions do you find yourself using it?
What is your favourite chord and why?
Hoping to find some interesting new and interesting chords here!
Who is your favourite guitar player?
I like Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd, simply because he makes that axe sing. Who is your favourite?
Tube amps vs solid state (modelers)
Has the quality of amp modelling gotten to the point yet where you are happy to buy a solid-state amp (or even a speaker) to reproduce the "warmth" of a proper tube amp?
Controversy: Fender suing other guitar makers over Strat copyright
Okay, so let's weigh in. What are your thoughts on Fender finally suing other guitar manufacturers over the Stratocaster shape and design?