Jon Gomm sits down to chat to Meg from PMTVUK before his acoustic guitar masterclass and in store clinic at PMT Manchester. The final date on a run of visits to UK music stores. We were excited to sit down with Jon and dive into the tips and tricks he's got for fellow acoustic guitar lovers.
A real professional in all the senses; 'Jon Gomm is a singer-songwriter and acoustic solo performer based in Yorkshire, UK, known for his once-seen-never-forgotten virtuoso guitar style. This involves slapping, tapping and retuning as he plays, producing a huge, multi-layered sound filled with bass, drums and near-orchestral depth and complexity, all from a single guitar.
His songs are often deeply emotive, whether with or without his soft, affecting voice. And his live performances are intimate and powerful, but always punctured by his natural North Of England wit and self-deprecation.'
Jon shares with us the intricacies of his unique approach to acoustic guitar playing, from open tunings to percussive playing his technique is impressive and inspiring. Talking us through the beginnings of his musical journey, with mentions of his influences from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Jons music can teach us a lot about commitment to your craft and a fine eye for detail.
With a pre show preview of his beautiful Ibanez signature acoustic, his workhorse of a guitar with a thermally aged top and all the signs of a road worn guitar.
To check out Jons signature guitar take a look here:
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00:00 Intro
01:04 Where Did it all Start?
02:11 Musical Influences
03:22 Was it Always Acoustic Guitar?
05:11 Writing in Open Tunings
06:29 Creativity in Open Tunings
08:45 Signature Model / Favourite Guitar
12:20 Life on The Road
13:15 Connecting to People through music
15:22 How Do you Find Clinics vs Tours?
17:33 Final Question
19:44 Outro
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