Now that my schedule is slowing down a bit, I have some openings for private guitar lessons either regular or casual...
There are two new "Licks on demand" videos available in the LESSONS section. Check them out!
I'm doing these videos "by request" in which I answer questions about certain licks in video form with a breakdown and (where required) the transcription. They're things that people have asked...
Happy new year guys! Just wanted to draw your attention to some new articles online:
NEW BLOG: How do you measure your success? And is it the right way?
NEW BLOG: Things I want for every guitar player.
NEW ALBUM REVIEWS AT:
Enjoy!
Just want to send out my heartfelt thanks and season's greetings to everyone who supported me in 2011. What a crazy year it was!! On the plus side there was
The first batch of Chris Brooks "Axis..." T-shirts has arrived, and they look great...
As some of you may know, my car was wrecked when a negligent driver ran up the back of me at speed while I was stationary at an intersection. I am fine now, but thanks to all who've been checking in on how I am! The at-fault driver's insurance company..
We have two designs of "Axis.." T-shirts coming to the web store, due early November. Be one of the first to own one by pre-ordering. Available in Medium, Large or XL at $26.99 + postage. Chris Brooks Web Store
Chris receives extra album release coverage this week from the Truth in Shredding site who have an exclusive..
Watch the video to see how you could win one of the first Chris Brooks Tshirts!
The Axis of All Things is OUT NOW! Tell everyone you know to check out this album and support an independent artist!
Word is getting out in the online media with a couple of reviews and interviews out there (see the links in the right hand side bar for updated reviews and interviews).
Thanks so much for the support already received. Let's see what big things we can do together.
The following amazing people allowed me to have this album mixed and by making pledges through Indiegogo throughout May, June, & July 2011
We're now accepting pre-orders for "The Axis of All Things". Buying the physical CD will give you the real deal in high quality, as well as a digital download you can listen to while we post it. Or, choose the digital only format for just $10.99 which will give you a 256kbps download.
All digital preorders will be fulfilled on September 25 (Australian time, and we're ahead of most of you!). Physical orders will be posted shortly after.
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Digital format will be distributed September 25. Physical copies distributed shortly afterwards!
The new album is being mastered and pressed, but I'm itching to get some teasers out there. Each day I'll be uploading a new one, but to get things rolling, here are two (watch in HD). "The Axis of All Things" is out September 25 (looooooong time coming!)
CB
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I had a bit of time up my sleeve today so, rather than give you daily snippets on Youtube, here are 5 decent quality MP3 samples you can download or stream...
Here's the album cover for "The Axis of All Things"! We're about 10 days away from mastering, and at that point I will give you samples and announce a firm release date, tentatively September 25 at this stage. It's sounding great and I'm very anxious to give this new music to you!
John Romeo has crafted a mix that I’m very happy with. It’s a great fit for the music. He’s about 1/2 way though the mix, and he sends me each track as he goes for any feedback and tweak suggestions that I have. Having a couple of different drummers, and a few different styles of song...
Just want to send out a huge thanks to all the supporters who got behind the Indie Gogo campaign to raise the funds to mix, master and press my new album! You raised
So, here is the new ChrisBrooks.com! I hope you'll find it a neat design. I'm using HostBaby's hosting and website builder to allow me to really focus on bringing you content instead of trying (and failing) to keep up with design standards and coding that I simply don't have the time to learn! More time for music this way!
I'm super-pumped about being close to finishing my new album, "The Axis of All Things". I'll post separate updates about that though as news is ready to send out into the world.
CB
