Author Archives: kevinburkeguitar

The beauty of simplicity…

Posted on May 31, 2023 by kevinburkeguitar

… I say simplicity.. that is, replacing the truss-rod cover plate (the one with ‘Standard’ etched into it) with the more traditional all black one. I love the mother-of-pearl Gibson logo, I love the Les Paul ‘signature’, and, to be … Continue reading →

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My and my niece jamming at my studio

Posted on April 23, 2015 by kevinburkeguitar

Annie my niece has loved this Hammond organ of mine since she was really young. She calls it The Beatbox. Here we set the mic recording and along with Anne, her auntie and my … Continue reading →

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Spring 2015 RGT Guitar Exams = 100% Pass Rate!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by kevinburkeguitar

Spring 2015 RGT Guitar Exams = 100% Pass Rate (again) for all of the 36 students of mine to enter. For the 30+ guitar students who took your grade exam last week, I now have the results back. Just … Continue reading →

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POTENTIALISM – my latest collaborative music/art project

Posted on August 11, 2014 by kevinburkeguitar

As well as working as a guitar tutor, I also write and produce music that is not specifically guitar based. I have a big interest in social reform and the understanding of social systems and how they effect people’s lives … Continue reading →

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The benefits of sharing music = KISS – LOVE GUN – SOLO

Posted on July 24, 2014 by kevinburkeguitar

My mate and bass player in my last band King Kayak, is a massive Kiss fan. He has been asking me for years to make a video of LOVE GUN solo by Kiss. I kept meaning to, but wasn’t quite … Continue reading →

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School Guitar Lessons Collage 2 (Amazing Jam Sessions With Brilliant Young People) :0)

Posted on July 20, 2014 by kevinburkeguitar

1: Lara, Maddie – ‘Wherever You Will Go’ 2: Thomas, Toby, James – ‘La La La Ga Ga Ga’ 3: Lyla, Ben – ‘Iron Man Thor’ 4: Lewis, Rory – ‘Grace Callum Matthew’ 5: Lara, Maddie, Me – ‘Sushi’ jam … Continue reading →

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THE TROOPER – Guitar Solo – Iron Maiden

Posted on June 29, 2014 by kevinburkeguitar

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To The Top Of The Mountain And Back Down Again Breathing Fire Again Like The Blue Eyed Black Dragon

Posted on June 11, 2014 by kevinburkeguitar

This piece is easier than it sounds! Play the audio above and download the tab below All the notes for the melody are on the high E string and this is a good exercise to practice moving up and down … Continue reading →