Most unexpectedly, being forced to analyze counterpoint, fugues, sonatas etc, opened my eyes to where much of our music comes from.
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Plus that degree included jazz composition and arranging, which obviously have been useful and influential. They both remain in my memory as really hardcore jazz guitar guys, a kind of model. Then I did my bachelor of jazz music degree at McGill, studying improv with Kevin Dean and Fred Henke, as well as guitar lessons from Mike Gauthier and Greg Clayton, who were both really inspiring to hear and learn from. I did private lessons with many different teachers through my teenage years, and entered Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton, which had a very demanding set of technical standards thanks to the guitar teacher there, Bobby Cairns. MR: I’ve heard it said that some people are educated far beyond their intelligence. And how did these experiences help you get where you are today?
JGL: What kind, if any, formal training do you have (i.e.: lessons, schooling, that sort of thing). There was a pretty serious jazz band going on at our high school in Edmonton, so I got with that and it was a huge influence on my direction in life.
Brian showed me recordings by Pat Martino, Pat Metheny, and George Benson, and that was it I was on board. When I was about 17 or 18, I had some lessons with a fellow named Brian Hughes, who was the first guy I ever heard live playing eighth and sixteenth-note lines through jazz harmonies, and that seriously hooked me.Īround the same time I heard Herb Ellis live, which also had a very strong effect. The first jazz I heard was when my dad used to play this one Willie Nelson record called “Stardust”, which was all jazz standards (a really nice record). MR: I started playing guitar in grade six (eleven years old). JGL: At what age did you first get into guitar playing and were you interested in jazz from the beginning or were there other musical interests before jazz? What was the motivating experience to get you involved in this particular music and instrument? This interview was conducted via email on April 13, 2004. A very informative and sometimes humorous read. He shares his thoughts on everything from his musical education, to what it’s like raising a family as a working jazz guitarist. Mike Rud is a working jazz guitar player out of Vancouver. Since we never seem to make that much money, I regard these aspects of the musical life, and the mental health and sense of well being that goes with these pleasant situations” Mike Rud I’ve had many really cool playing situations where I got to play with incredible players, or in front of a wonderful audience, or in some really neat venue overlooking an amazing view, or playing with very dear friends and musical associates. The color range is amazing for all those enthusiasts who wish to stand out.įollow the link below to find the latest prices and availability for the Falcon FG100N Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar.“Make sure you enjoy the opportunities of playing as they come up, and don’t ruin the performances by racking yourself with worry. The steel strings may prove a bit of a challenge for beginners who are not really used to playing guitar so our word of advice is to just take it easy at the beginning until you get used to them.
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