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  1. Chris Johnston

    Hey guys, I need your help! My band just dropped our new single 'SILENT DISCO' and we're trying...

    Hey guys, I need your help! My band just dropped our new single 'SILENT DISCO' and we're trying to get loads of streams on Spotify on day one to make the algorithm tick in our favor. If you like catchy indie with a breakdown then this tune is for you ;) You can give the track a spin here...
  2. SILENT DISCO - Chris Greig & The Merchants

    SILENT DISCO - Chris Greig & The Merchants

    My band dropped a brand new single today! Here's the Music Video, hope you enjoy!
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  3. Chris Johnston

    I feel demotivated playing the guitar

    There are loads of amazing responses here already but here's my take. In my opinion you've only wasted your time if you stop playing completely. Especially if it's something you enjoy and are passionate about. Nobody here is Synyster Gates, just like Synyster Gates isn't Dimebag Darrell or...
  4. Chris Johnston

    Woke up to a call from the crown district attorney today

    I'm sorry to hear that happened to you man, but that's great that you're finally getting some justice 💪
  5. Chris Johnston

    What's been your latest accomplishment?

    Thanks man! I was honestly the same with that kinda stuff a few years back before I started teaching, but you just kinda chip away at it 😊 I feel like the triads have helped with more interesting melodies & visualising smaller chunks of the fretboard - as I used to fall into the trap of ripping...
  6. Chris Johnston

    What's been your latest accomplishment?

    My latest accomplishment is finally having a busy student schedule enough to take a holiday with my Fiance. I've spent about 5-6 years building my business and now I'm finally working to live rather than the opposite! During the first lockdown I had 2 students and now I'm about to hit 28 😁 a lot...
  7. Chris Johnston

    Syn's #AOTM July

    Just listened to the whole thing on my commute today and - wow! Sting is an artist I've been quite ignorant to my whole life so this was a great ice-breaker. My fave song has to be St Augustine. The vocal harmonies in the hook were amazing and I love that they were in 7! Definitely some great...
  8. Chris Johnston

    Comment by 'Chris Johnston' in media 'Helix Test'

    Yeah it's an incredible system! I've only just scratched the surface of what it can do but it hasn't disappointed yet! I'll be sure to hit you up if I get clueless with it 😊
  9. Chris Johnston

    Happy Birthday oldman Ed!

    Happy Birthday Ed! Thanks for all the work you do 💪
  10. Chris Johnston

    Happy Birthday oldman Ed!

    You literally get to be a perfect cadence for a whole year! 5-1 😂
  11. Helix Test

    Helix Test

    So recently I bit the bullet and purchased a Line 6 Helix - here's a test recording/improvisation using one of the presets I made :D Enjoy
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  12. Chris Johnston

    So recently, I bit the bullet and got a Line 6 Helix - Here's a test recording/improvisation I...

    So recently, I bit the bullet and got a Line 6 Helix - Here's a test recording/improvisation I did with one of the patches I made :D
  13. Chris Johnston

    Why am I finding it hard to come up with a catchy vocal melody for this?

    There could be many reasons why you're struggling with the melody, but it usually comes down to overthinking it. I don't think your progression is really complex either, so it should be easy to write! Also, nothing wrong with confidence, man. It's only arrogance if you can't back it up ;) If...
  14. Chris Johnston

    Sidewinder outro

    Yeah I'm sure you're right, it's like a trade off solo between them
  15. Chris Johnston

    Hi everyone, new here

    Welcome Dia! 😊🤟
  16. Chris Johnston

    My band signed with a label!!!

    Congrats man! 😊
  17. Chris Johnston

    How is jazz meant to be enjoyed?

    It's completely different for everyone I guess, just like any genre of music. For me it's on a long bus Journey for sure, next time you're on a commute try the Time Out Album by Dave Brubeck - it's so good! A lot of musicians (myself included) try and force themselves to like /listen to jazz...
  18. Chris Johnston

    I agree theory will make you make your music much easier, however...

    Totally get where you're coming from in this! It seems like you want to try and keep that child-like wonder you get with music, which makes total sense. It's all down to preference really. Like you said with wanting to keep music 'cloudy in your mind - That perception is something you can...
  19. Chris Johnston

    I agree theory will make you make your music much easier, however...

    This is an age old perspective on theory that is really misunderstood (in my opinion) I genuinelly believed it about 8 years ago too, until the opposite transformed my playing 😂 Apologies in advance for the preaching, but hear me out haha. Basically, you really don't need to know a shred of...
  20. Chris Johnston

    What's going on here?

    He's doing A LOT of stuff here if you view it lick by lick, but he's mostly transitioning between Harmonic Minor + Phrygian Dominant sounds. He's using Minor & Major Add 9 arpeggios & economy picked pentatonic scales too. He also goes into a straight up Major tapping lick later on. The choice...
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