[drummer2783]

so who plays what on this forum? and how long have you played for?

do you have any current projects? im keen to hear all :D

Aaron

[Monarch]

Guitar for me, mainly electric but I dabble in the acoustic side of things occasionally. I've been playing for about 5 and a half years. I don't have any major projects going on at the moment unforunately, I'm trying to pull off some grade 8 and above pieces for my A level performance later this year, I figured I'd get on top of it this time, especially considering my ambitious goal! There's a few bands which come and go, I'll float between them, play a few gigs and do a few solo things here and there, I performed fairly recently at an art exhibition, I wrote the 'soundtrack' that involved more than just the guitar though

What about you?

[pmc]

Guitar. For 20 years, though I stopped playing for many years. Split about 50/50 between acoustic and electric. My current 'projects' are finally learning to fingerpick and getting into recording. It's fun.

[drummer2783]

im a drummer, probably about 9 years experience if i include breaks...

i currently play with little tremors (Little Tremors on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Videos)

i am also studying popular music @ salford uni studying drums under dave hassel.

i also record music and stage manage in and around manchester and am mixing an album for a band called 'Day For Airstrikes' at the moment.

when my Xeno's arrive this week im going to have a crack at doing a surround mix of one of their tracks :D

Anyone else? i know there are more players on here :D

Aaron x

[Chris Muriel]

Acoustic guitar for about 37 years (fingerpicking style).
5 string banjo for last 4 years - play this much more often than guitar these days (3 finger Scruggs and melodic styles for bluegrass, old time and Celtic),

Chris Muriel, Manchester

[aphex232]

Originally Posted by Chris Muriel

5 string banjo for last 4 years

Not the easiest of instruments to play

well i started playing guitar (acoustic/classical from age 11) got my first electric age 16, playing mostly that now for about 13 years. I also started on drums at that time as well, although i rarely get chance to play now as iv nowehere to play/store them Been playing playing bass for a few bands as well over the last year and half

EDIT: and yes i have a metalcore/deathcore project going on at the minute, just started on this one after the split of my previous band. myspace is up but no tunes as yet

[suniil]

on behalf of my Daughter ! she learns piano and vocal lessons for 1 year youtube ID for a track: BYDMhZil0IU

[Monarch]

Originally Posted by suniil

on behalf of my Daughter ! she learns piano and vocal lessons for 1 year youtube ID for a track: BYDMhZil0IU

Christ man! She's good, only a year? This is me attempting the same song...
YouTube - EVIL CAT

[deadtotheworld]

Been playing solidly for 15 years. Been in bands, released cds, toured, written and sold songs. Been in blues bands with people 35 years my senior and been in one of the heaviest bands on the planet, been in a duo playing acoustic with a female singer and all sorts in between.
These days I mainly do session stuff - anything from blues to pop to country to thrash to prog to acoustic folk - I will literally play on anything... I love the creative process in the studio... money aint bad too
Also dabbling in learning to sing and play at the same time - something I never tried for many years!
Ive been invited to a jam night tomorrow at a social club with guys who play in their 60s/70s and there is apparently this guy playing in his 80s. The amount of stuff you learn from all ages, abilities and styles is just priceless! I just look forward to learning more and more for years to come!

[MKPatrick]

Guitar, both electric and acoustic. Been playing 10 years but only seriously the last 4. I also dabble with the bass guitar and mandolin.

I have a recording project, Caryatid, which can be found here:

Caryatid - ReverbNation

or

MacJams.com - Artist: PaddyNavinCaryatid

I've been recording for nearly 4 years. I write and produce all my own stuff.

Paddy

[suniil]

Thanks, I thought to start a thread seeking comments and critique regarding her, but just thought she is not ready for that

Originally Posted by Monarch08

Christ man! She's good, only a year? This is me attempting the same song...

A real tiger!

Originally Posted by Monarch08

YouTube - EVIL CAT

[drummer2783]

good to see some dedicated musicians knocking around on here... do we have any more, surely there must be some in the 300,000 members?

anyone around the manchester area?

[edwardtickle]

Just started up the drums recently, got myself a 6 piece Mapex Kit and am just teaching myself, had a couple of lessons and intend to get more.

[Jules]

Pianist here for 20+ years.
When I was 14 (long time ago now) I composed and performed a rag time piece for a school concert which apparently excited my music teacher at what was a top school (not that my academic ability at the time reflected my reason for being there ).

I didn't play much for years, but recently took up writing and producing orchestral music as a hobby.
Some of my work can be found here.

I'd love to do this for a living... but how the hell do you get noticed?

Originally Posted by suniil

on behalf of my Daughter ! she learns piano and vocal lessons for 1 year youtube ID for a track: BYDMhZil0IU

Wow, she has a lovely voice already....some great potential there!

[suniil]

That tells us the quality of tracks you post here. Very relaxing and soothing

Originally Posted by Jules

Pianist here for 20+ years.
When I was 14 (long time ago now) I composed and performed a rag time piece for a school concert which apparently excited my music teacher at what was a top school

Thank you Jules, we are trying our best to provide quality training for her. Learning piano helped her a lot in many ways, that includes more focus in maths

Originally Posted by Jules

Wow, she has a lovely voice already....some great potential there!

[Geege]

I first started playing guitar when I was 8/9 years old, my first instrument was a cheap copy stratocaster, which I learn the guitar on, playing blues and rock'n'roll and then I brought a classical guitar and learnt classical & flamenco. Then later on in life I brought an Epiphone Les Paul Std, but then sold it when I had kids, worked full time and got interested in AV kit

I'm missing electric now so thinking of buying a guitar to learn more metal stuff and have fun experimenting with effects etc.. something like the Dean Razorback Explosion.

[Kieron]

Drums for me. Got my first kit when I was 3. Promptly stamped down on the bass pedal, tore my shin open and Mum declared it wasn't safe.

30 odd years later I started again! No injuries this time, just lots of good times. Use a local drum tutor who has brought me on no end, also a fan of online lessons and instructional dvd's (have loads of them)

Really enjoy it. Wish I hadn't bust my set back in '73!

[Tazbot]

Professional violinist - played since starting aged 7 now 45 - had a ten year break but back into the swing of things.

Been a member of many fine orchestras, quartet and performed at many venues around the uk.

Currently, I play at weddings, funerals, christenings, parties, corporate and many other events. Classically trained but can adapt to any style for the occassion.

Self taught pianist as well but play the piano for pleasure these days. When not performing I teach the violin.

Cheers

Alan

[Lordoftherings]

I have 3 main instruments, and with various derivatives.

1. Harmonicas: all keys, all types for over 42 years. I'm a bluesman.

2. Guitars: acoustic, classical and electric. I play for about 40 years. I play my own compositions; progressive alternative, blues, jazz and folk. I also write songs.

3. Flutes: steel soprano, steel alto, all wood keys, plus flutes from all around the world, made from various woods and other materials. I've been playing flutes for about 40 years also. I did play a bit of clarinet and saxophone too.

* I play also the piano and the synthesizer (improvisation only).

Bob

[Monarch]

I've always wanted to play harmonica, I must have been in need of one at least 20 or 30 times when camping!

[Gordon WT]

I took up guitar at age 19, acoustic for first 2 years and then bought an electric. Totally self-taught.

Now at age of 46 I have been playing semi-pro for 21 years......still love it

My main guitar is a standard USA Fender Strat and I use a Peavey Classic 50 combo amp.

[edie209]

Bass here I have been playing for about 23 years and have been in a few bands. Gigged with Muse Feeder Crazy gods but never quite made it loved all the same. I just love writing recording and performing. Currently not in a band but I am hoping to get something together soon.

My weapon of choice is a Black 77 maple Fender Precision

[orpheus]

Does anyone play brass instruments like me, or is that way too uncool for this forum?

Started guitar when I was about 19/20. I'm naturally left handed but the bloke who taught me the basics, taught me the right handed way. Been playing for over 35 years, acoustic mostly, but I do own an electric guitar as well. Never played in a group though.

Tried piano when I was younger as both my parents could play. But no matter which hand I put on the keyboard first, the other hand did exactly the same thing.

How I got my hands to move independently for guitar is beyond me.

[GAYHAYICYHAZ]

Originally Posted by orpheus

Does anyone play brass instruments like me, or is that way too uncool for this forum?

Yup. Trumpet/Cornet. Worked up to grade 7 dist, decided I'd had enough whilst prepping for 8. That was 13 years ago. Still play now, but no where near enough - my lips/tongue can't hack it for too long and I struggle to reach much above the stave. Keep meaning to start practising proper again, cuz I do miss it.

[aleximo]

I play clarinet, sax and piano All to grade 8 distinction, i did my piano jazz as well and did my piano diploma a few days ago. Im going on to study clarinet at the royal college of music in just 4 days and have been one of 7 clarinetists in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for the past year and appeared on the BBC proms on august the 8th ive been playing piano for about 11 years, clarinet around 10 and sax around 5. And i dont go to a specialist school i go to a normal local comp school So its taken years of lots and lots of practice. Anyone else here been or going to music college? or if anyone is thinking about it im sure i can answer a few questions.

[wellladida]

Originally Posted by Geege

something like the Dean Razorback Explosion.

Here's mine

[Geege]

How cool is that!

Although having done some more research (online shop browsing) my dream guitar is a custom left-hand version of the BC Rich Signature Kerry King Speed V, or Jackson King V

http://www.bcrich.com/handcrafted/su...F/imageLrg.jpg

[dmpoole]

I first earned money with a guitar aged 12 and 39 years later I'm still doing it.

[Monarch]

Originally Posted by dmpoole

I first earned money with a guitar aged 12 and 39 years later I'm still doing it.

I first earned money playing guitar aged 11 ...it's not 39 years later yet though...although I do make the odd 50-100 in bands.