Always getting better
Always Getting better is a dynamic and informative podcast tailored for aspiring and professional musicians alike. Hosted by industry insiders and seasoned musicians, this podcast is your go-to resource for honing your musical skills, streamlining your practice routines, and gaining invaluable insights into the ever-evolving music industry.
Each episode features in-depth discussions and interviews with renowned musicians, producers, managers, and industry experts, offering practical tips, tricks, and strategies to help you reach your musical goals. From improving your technique and mastering your instrument to understanding the nuances of songwriting and stage presence, this podcast covers a wide range of topics to empower you on your musical journey.
Whether you're a classical pianist, a rock guitarist, an electronic music producer, or anything in between, "Always Getting Better" provides inspiration and guidance for all genres and skill levels. Tune in for expert advice on navigating the business side of music, building a loyal fan base, and establishing a sustainable and fulfilling career in the industry.
Join us every week as we explore the secrets to success in music, helping you fine-tune your talent, streamline your practice, and make your mark in the competitive world of music. "The Musician's Edge" is your key to achieving greatness in your musical pursuits.
Always getting better
Ep.44 Steve Allsworth
Steve ‘cut his teeth’ at the tender age of 23 writing for the UK’s best selling guitar magazine Total Guitar. He got the gig after sending in reams of fiendishly widdly guitar music (no doubt inspired by Steve Vai’s Frank Zappa transcriptions). Starting out with product demos, Steve eventually went on to produce the regular rock guitar column and became the ‘go to rock guy’, writing well over 50 columns and more than 1000 transcriptions. Along the way, Steve has interviewed many of the great gunslingers from Marty Friedman and Joe Satriani to Steve Vai, although the his run-in with the late, great (and exceedingly drunk) Dimebag Darrell after a 24 hour bender at the Kerrang awards will forever go down in infamy. Steve went on to far more conservative gigs with Guitar Techniques, Total Accuracy, RGT and Rockschool. As well as transcribing, Steve has toured in the real world with the likes of Ronan Keating, Lily Allen and Mica Paris and also had a past life as a sideman with various stints on TV, radio and sessions with the likes of Westlife, LeAnn Rimes, Alicia Keys, Max Gilkes (Lily Allen) Nayo, Kitayah (Andy Gangadeen). Steve has also been a passionate educator for over 20 years, first at the ACM in Guildford, becoming head of guitar at BIMM Brighton in 2004 and later head of live performance at BIMM London in 2014.
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