Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

Apr 24, 2018

This week Ben meets up with Duncan Lloyd of Maximo Park to talk song writing, writers block and writing songs for live audiences.

Having had Paul Smith, the singer of Maximo on episode 001, it was great to get to speak with Duncan to get his perspective as the guitarist of the band on some similar (and some new)...


Apr 17, 2018

This week is our final instalment of the trilogy with guitarist and band leader Jamie McCredie. Here we move on mastering your equipment, band leaders, and playing the west end.

The level of dedication Jamie gives to mastering his equipment makes it clear as to why he gets opportunities such as playing the Book of...


Apr 10, 2018

This week we continue to the middle slice of the trilogy with Jamie McCredie by moving on to discuss how to replicate things you hear on a guitar, moving to a big city and being professional.

Jamie has made a few key decisions during his career. Moving to London was one of them, however that was just the start. How...


Apr 3, 2018

This week we start a one off three part special with band leader and session musician Jamie McCredie. We kick this off by discussing how he learnt the guitar; covering self-study vs formal education.

Jamie’s passion is clear, whether obsessing over learning a song, moving cities to chase his dream, or simply how long...