Introduction to the Course

Hi, I'm Marcus Bonfanti and I've been asked by Music Gurus and Rock School to take you through some of the blues, country, and rock music on the course that they offer.

My Musical Background

I suppose I've been asked to do this because of my background. Where I come from musically is a very blues and rock place. I play a lot of country as well.

• I started out playing in rock and roll bands when I was younger.
• I became a session man for a little while, playing with some pop music acts.
• More recently, I've specialized in rock and blues and had the pleasure of working with some of my heroes.

Notable Collaborations

I got the chance to work with:

• Eric Clapton
• David Gilmour
• Shuggie Otis
• Ginger Baker
• Van Morrison
• Tom Jones

I've learned a lot from these people, and the experience has been fantastic. I'm hoping to pass much of this knowledge gathered over the last 15 years of being a professional musician onto you through the Music Gurus and Rock School course.

The Journey Ahead

I've truly enjoyed learning these pieces, and I'm sure you have too. There's a wealth of technique in them, ranging from some simple but really fundamental stuff at the beginning to pretty heavy and expanded techniques towards the end.

Key Learning Elements

• Fundamental Techniques: Double stops and pre-bends.
• Advanced Techniques: Hybrid technique and pedal steel bends (holding notes).

By the end of this course, you will have a lot of technique and hopefully a plethora of musicality and musical ideas in your playing that you can then take on and do whatever you want with.

Solo Construction

We're going to talk a lot about building solos:

• How to start and finish solos.
• How to express yourself.

I'll be providing you with a lot of pointers, these are tips and tricks that I've learned over the years to help me out.

Conclusion

So, good luck with everything! I hope you gain a lot of valuable insights from this course. I'm looking forward to teaching and embarking on this journey with you.