
In this episode we look at what it takes to get you building emotional guitar solos with some tasty guitar playing. One of the joys of playing melodic lead guitar is that you can conjure the same amount of emotion as a singer and connect with any listener at a deep level.
The often ignored elements of tasty lead guitar playing (especially by beginners). Not an exhaustive demonstration but maybe a few things to think about. Will likely have more in this series as time goes on.
Let me know what you think makes a great melodic lead guitar line.
Ploughman Studios is run by me Sydney Musician/Producer Douglas Skene. You may know me from my work in Progressive Rock outfit Anubis and Progressive Metal band Hemina. My style is modern with a distinct eye for pushing things to their limits in terms of arrangement and performance. I’d describe my production style as an endless goal of perfection whilst maintaining the emotional integrity of the artists in which I work with. Each project is a little different and that’s something I very much understand – so let’s work together to bring out what makes you , well… you.
I get the biggest buzz out of collaboration, so that can be expected from working with me as many artists have told me that I have a hands on and directive approach as opposed to sitting back and hoping for the best. I mainly work out of a Ploughman Studios in Western Sydney, however I have been known to do session work across the state and for international works also online.
My main motto to stick by is “every job must be better than the last”. That is my mantra and as such I am always chasing quality and I will not work on something unless I can proudly stand behind with my name on the line.
I specialise in Mixing and Mastering as well as vocal arrangement and production/performance coaching. As a singer, I know how much emphasis there is on getting a great vocal as it’s the main thing everyone notices first even if they are not a musician. If you need a helping hand in the studio with your technique or to arrange your harmonies or lyrics, that is something I am very interested in helping out with.
I look forward to making music together!
www.ploughmanstudios.com