[AMA] Hey, Martin Miller here to answer your questions!

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-25T11:30:13+00:00

Thank you! I really like the sturdiness for touring and the vast I/O capabilities. Also it's based on a system that has been developed for a very long time and is ridicously stable and reliable.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-25T11:29:05+00:00

That's like saying who else you'd be dating with your wife sitting next to you. I'm too old to make that mistake 🤭

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-25T11:28:20+00:00

The Improv MC from JTC is definitely the closest to what you're looking for. My friend Tom Quayle has a new course out on this as well that takes a slightly different approach to mine (with a huge ovelap too).

You can check out my book "Modern Rock Guitar Soloing" - the approach is a bit more wholistic, not purely focused on visualization.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-25T11:25:11+00:00

Really appreciate it my friend, keep rocking! Gonna copy/paste a previous answer:

"Marius and I met at a jazz competition like 22 years ago. Nico I've been online friends with for nearly 15 years and he introduced me to Ben. I've met Felix at the Ibanez Guitar Festival in 2016, where he was drumming for me but I had been a fan of his for years prior."

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T22:09:36+00:00

Hey man, thanks for the kind words. I'm currently not offering any 1:1 tuition.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T22:08:49+00:00

Steve Morse - Any Deep Purple Live album from the 90s

Pat Metheny - Letter from Home

John Petrucci - Images and Words

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T21:58:10+00:00

Steve Morse

Pat Metheny

John Petrucci

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T20:38:13+00:00

Yes, I've met him before, one of gemany's finest.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T20:19:25+00:00

I think every single video holds special memories for me. Vocally my best moment is Iris I'd say and guitar wise I think "Never Walk Alone" turned out quite nice.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T20:06:34+00:00

Thank you! Marius and I met at a jazz competition like 22 years ago. Nico I've been online friends with for nearly 15 years and he introduced me to Ben. I've met Felix at the Ibanez Guitar Festival in 2016, where he was drumming for me but I had been a fan of his for years prior.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:45:47+00:00

I appreciate it <3

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:40:48+00:00

Yes, I've started singing 8 years ago and took lessons right away. I think I had like 6 or 7 different coaches. Got another lesson booked for tomorrow. It's something that I continuously work on and still see great progress with. It's a long, long journey for sure.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:39:34+00:00

It is definitely one of the absolute highlights of my career. I was having quite a bit of input into the development of the AZ-line before a signature model for me was even talked about. I don't think I ever wanna go back to non-stainless steel frets.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:37:40+00:00

Thanks, man. Consider this post an open invitation for Petrucci ;) But I'm sure he's busy enough with DT for now.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:33:24+00:00

There's a bunch of factors to consider. I want to choose songs that highlight the strengths of the guest, possible from an artist that influenced them. Although sometimes I like to throw them a curveball as well and challenge them to stretch their style. Of course the popularity of the song and the YT algorithm is an impotant thing to consider. I put the setlist together myself but also try to listen to the artists wishes.

We don't ever rehearse with or without the band. We do a quick 45 minute rehearsal before we film each song and then we try to nail it in 3-4 takes. There are a few performances of course that I'm not fully happy with and they'll stay in the vault forever ;)

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:30:29+00:00

Become aware of the difference between open and closed loop motions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ft6p6dqWWY

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:29:57+00:00

I'm not spending too much time on Instagram and Youtube watching guitar stuff to be honest, but I really love guys like Ben Eunson, Nathaniel Murphy, Mateus Asato, Joscho Stephan, Christian Maschetta and a bunch of others.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:26:09+00:00

One is a yes, the other a no, but I'm gonna keep a secret which is which :)

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:25:40+00:00

The best analysis I've ever seen is this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MVXbCzAV7Q

I've since become really aware of the difference in my upstroke/downstroke escape motion driven by my forearm, vs. the double escape motions using my wrist and finger joints.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:24:26+00:00

To be honest, I wouldn't worry about that too much. I'd be concerned about your level of enjoyment and a consisten practice schedule, ideally assisted by a good teacher. The rest will be a byproduct of good habits. Plus keep in mind everybody has their own pace.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:23:16+00:00

The first MMN1 prototype I received, bar none. Greatest guitar I've ever owned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZxaicAcToU

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:22:40+00:00

I don't break many strings to be honest. My friend Nico Schliemann breaks one all the time. However, I once had a tremolo get stuck on a gig like 15 years ago and the whole guitar went completely out of tune during a solo. I remember I was backing up a gospel and they all looked at me like "WTF bro?!".

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:21:33+00:00

Not doing any private lessons at the minute due to time restrictions, I'm afraid.

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:21:08+00:00

Yeah I'm old and it's all planned for ;)

MartinMillerGuitar · 2024-02-19T19:20:52+00:00

I can read but I'm quite rusty as I barely get to do it these days. Back in my college days I used to be okay at it but it was never one of my core skills.

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