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  1. Wish You Were Here - Chris Greig & The Merchants

    Wish You Were Here - Chris Greig & The Merchants

    This is my band 'Chris Greig & The Merchants' new single 'Wish You Were Here' It was written when we were all feeling lonely during Lockdown. Enjoy!
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    • Category: Original Songs/Riffs
  2. Chris Johnston

    Hey guys, as usual, all help is appreciated! This is my band's new single 'Wish You Were Here' 🔥...

    Hey guys, as usual, all help is appreciated! This is my band's new single 'Wish You Were Here' 🔥 Written about how lonely we all felt during lockdown 👌 Feel free to stream it within an inch of it's life! Music Video: Spotify link: https://spoti.fi/3ikH51Q
  3. Chris Johnston

    Guitar is just nothing but frustration 24/7

    Hey man! I'm sorry to hear you're feeling this way, but I can empathise for sure. In times like this you have to remember that there's no deadline to have 'perfect' technique. If it's any consolation, I feel like I've only figured out an alternate picking style that really works for me this...
  4. Chris Johnston

    What is a One Stringer?

    Aw yes! Love Brushy One String 😂
  5. Chris Johnston

    Triad Chord Theory and Chords in A Key

    I'm not sure if there are specific lessons on Triad theory, however Rick Beato should have you covered for that 👉 I tend to recommend him for anything Music Theory related, as he gives really good explanations! Hope this helps 😊
  6. Chris Johnston

    Does the site seem faster?

    I've not noticed anything drastic in terms of speed difference, however that might just be my internet connection 🤔
  7. Chris Johnston

    Introducing and learning modes

    No problem at all, glad it helped! So for songwriting, it deserved a thread of it's own, but in general, with the pre-modes prep I mentioned in my original post, (particularly the chords in a key) will really help you write a song. Besides that I'd always suggest trying to use your ear...
  8. Chris Johnston

    KIMONO MY HOUSE by Sparks

    Really Looking forward to listening to this! I remember having to Cover 'This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Both Of Us' in college - when our lecturer showed us the tune we were all like 'Holy shit' haha Thanks Syn 🤟
  9. Chris Johnston

    Introducing and learning modes

    Hey Robi! That's amazing you're looking into the Modes. It's a concept I struggled with for a while, not because it was difficult, but because of how most people completely over complicated it when explaining it to me - I'll attempt to not be one of those people. However this may be a lengthy...
  10. Chris Johnston

    Technique and the Modern Guitarist - thoughts after seeing Guns n Roses

    This is something I always mention to my students! I remember being in high school as a guitarist and thinking that Slash wasn't 'as good a technical player' as the likes of Syn because he wasn't sweeping and picking to perfection - but it dawned on me years later that it's actually so much...
  11. Chris Johnston

    Six Magic Notes Contest

    Excited for this! I have a question though, are we allowed to bend any of those 6 Magic notes or is it strictly to be the same pitch?
  12. Chris Johnston

    Hi everyone

    Welcome Michael! 😊
  13. Chris Johnston

    New video from Chris

    Thanks man! I'm glad you dig it 😊 Haha It'll be the book of faced once our filthy tune is plastered all over it! 😂 thank you!
  14. Chris Johnston

    New video from Chris

    Thanks man! Our Spotify discography should show up as my signature on comments, so feel free :geek:
  15. Chris Johnston

    New video from Chris

    Thanks man, yeah our songs would be nothing without our producer - he's called Mark Morrow. Amazing guy to work with!
  16. Chris Johnston

    New video from Chris

    Thanks so much man!
  17. Chris Johnston

    New video from Chris

    I'm genuinely at a loss for words @Brian Haner Sr. , thank you so much for those kind words! As a main songwriter/arranger for my band, reviews like this give me confidence. I Can't thank you and everyone enough for always supporting us 🤟 This thread has made my night!
  18. Chris Johnston

    Feel like I'm losing my love of guitar.

    I'm sorry to hear you're feeling like that man. My advice would be not to force anything & re-enter your love for playing naturally. Watch some live shows of bands you love, watch some Music-type movies - Almost Famous is a great one! The Guitar will start to fascinate you again in no time. This...
  19. Chris Johnston

    How do you make practice enjoyable?

    It's a difficult one for sure, as it differs from player to player, but mostly it's having the knowledge that what you're doing is going to make you better & happier about your playing in the future. Prepare for hippy dippy examples here 😂 Like you have to almost romanticize that idea of how...
  20. Chris Johnston

    @ari.mac thanks so much! 😊

    @ari.mac thanks so much! 😊
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