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 very much rooted in blues and rock. I also play a lot of country music.

• I started out playing in rock and roll bands when I was younger.
• Became a session musician for a little while, playing with some pop music acts.
• More recently, I've specialized further in rock and blues.

I've had the pleasure and the privilege of working with some of my heroes, including:

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

I've learned a lot from these experiences, and the journey has been fantastic.

Sharing My Knowledge

I'm hoping to pass on much of this knowledge that I've gathered over the last 15 years of being a professional musician onto you through the Music Gurus and Rock School course.

I've truly enjoyed learning the pieces in this course, and I'm sure you have too. There is a wealth of technique to uncover, ranging from:

• Simple but fundamental concepts at the beginning
• More advanced and expanded techniques towards the end

It's a big journey ahead, and I'm excited to embark on it with you.

Techniques You'll Learn

Even from the early stages, we'll cover:

• Double stops
• Pre bends

Later on, we will expand into:

• Hybrid technique
• Pedal steel bends, where you'll be pre-bending and holding notes

By the end of this course, you will have a wealth of technique and, hopefully, a lot of musicality and musical ideas in your playing that you can take and use as you wish.

Building Solos

We'll talk a lot about:

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

I will provide you with plenty of pointers, sharing tips and tricks I've learned over the years to help you on your musical journey.

Conclusion

So, good luck with everything! I hope you gain countless valuable insights from this course. I'm looking forward to teaching you!