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Tom Quayle is a fusion guitarist from Leeds in the UK. Welcome to Tom's website and thanks for coming along.

Here you'll find all the information you could want on Tom's playing, teaching and career. Enjoy browsing the site and be sure to check out the lessons and merchandise sections for exclusive downloads and videos and to purchase lessons with Tom in PDF, Mp3 and Video formats.

Stay tuned for news updates and info on Tom's upcoming debut album.

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7/5/2012 - Fibenare Guitars at Musikmesse 2012 - featuring ME!

3/5/12 - Practice Sessions have launched - get the first one HERE

Designed as either a stand alone session or to accompany 'Technique Essentials - Modern Legato Part 1', this 35 minute HD video practice session deals with legato focusing on Timing and Time Feel. The session is broken into 30 distinct exercises producing a regime that can be practiced in real time along with Tom at two different tempo points - SLOW - 80bpm and FAST - 120bpm. By practicing in this way you KNOW that you're getting the exercises right first time and will develop at a much faster rate. Practice along with the video each day and watch your technique progress as you've always wanted it to. The whole session is written out for you to learn in the accompanying 10-page PDF file in standard notation and TAB.

The accompanying legato lesson can be found HERE

iOS, Windows, OSX compatible .mp4 HD video at 720p, 30fps.
10-page PDF file with all Exercises and Tips/Hints in TAB (standard tuning).

Instant Download available now for only $12.50
Minimum system specs for HD video (1.8Ghz Dual Core CPU, OSX 10.4 or higher, Windows XP SP2 or higher)

15/3/12 - New Tutorial released - Modern Legato! - get it here

This is the first part of my extensive 3 hour Legato tutorial forming a definitive guide to the modern legato sound. Part one is a 1 hour and 20 minute HD lesson covering the basics of the technique for left and right hand, hybrid picking inclusion, time feel and sub-division playing, 16th note scalar lines, arpeggio usage in lines plus cyclical legato line playing. The lesson includes a 14 page PDF file with every line TABBED in standard tuning and right hand picking directions to play the phrases exactly the way I do. Close up shots of both the left and right hand give you a great insight into this technique, all filmed with high quality cameras for superb video footage.

For a limited time only every purchaser of this tutorial will be entitled to a free download of the first 'Practice Session' due for release in April. The practice session forms the ideas found in this tutorial into a specific practice routine that you can play along to with me as your guide.

Part 2 will pick up where part one leaves off, covering chromaticism, string skipping, playing over changes and more.

This video lesson includes: - 1 hour 20 min Full HD (1080p) Video
14 page PDF Booklet covering all the lines and techniques learnt.

All this for only $25.00!

Instant Download in .pdf, .mp4 format. (1.2Gb download - dual core or better CPU required for optimum playback) - $25
If you have any issues playing the Full HD version of this lesson please contact me to receive a download link for a lower quality video.

11/12/11 - NEW TUTORIAL RELEASED - get it here

As the third part of the Fusion Essentials range this huge tutorial covers jazz harmony from the basics of diatonic 7th harmony and common jazz/fusion chord progressions, through to tri-tone substitution and more complex subjects such as back-cycling for melody harmonisation. The tutorial also introduces the student to the concepts and harmony required for changes based playing, an essential element of the jazz/fusion sound. Chord/Scale theory and methods for learning the fretboard are covered along with practice techniques to develop ability over simple or complex changes.

This is the biggest tutorial so far on the site and includes: -
1.5 hours of video tuition in Full 1080p HD
21 Page, highly detailed, PDF document outlining all concepts with tabbed/notated examples
9 supplemental PDF files outlining all required scales and method for learning them, 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th chords, altered chord voicings and basic chord construction method for triads and 7th chords

This can all be yours for the bargain price of just $25! That's less than the cost of a 1 hour private lesson.

Instant Download in .pdf, .mp4 format. (1.3Gb download - dual core or better CPU required for optimum playback) - $25

07/12/11 - Lesson GIFT VOUCHERS now available!

You can now purchase gift vouchers for your loved one, redeemable against the downloadable lessons on my site. Vouchers can be personalised with your own message and delivered via email on the date of your choosing so as not to ruin the surprise! You can even print your voucher for use in a card or letter. (you'll need a paypal account to redeem the voucher - it's very easy and totally free to set one up).

Check it out here: - GIFT VOUCHERS or click the link below to buy vouchers.

17/10/11 - New Lesson - Using Chromaticism in Your Playing

Using Chromaticism is a fundamental aspect of fusion and jazz guitar playing. Chromaticism gives your playing a hip, modern sound and sophistication. This tutorial will take you through some great concepts and ideas for ways that you can add chromaticism into your lines starting from the simple up to complex jazz principles of approach notes and bebop scales.

The tutorial includes lots of example licks fully explained and demonstrated on 1080p HD video and an indepth PDF tutorial document detailing all concepts with examples. This could be all you need to take your fusion, rock or blues playing to the next level you've been looking for. Also included are 5 backing tracks to jam along to and practice the licks with.

This lesson can be found in the lessons section of the site. Click HERE to see it.

4/10/11 - October FREE lesson is up - Visualising Arpeggios

Following on from last months free lesson on visualising scales on the neck I've brought you another FREE lesson on using the same method to visualise 7th arpeggios.

You can check it out here: -

http://www.tomquayle.co.uk/resourcestips.html

4/10/11 - Winners announced!!!

Well I reached 5000 subscribers! Thanks so much to everyone who subscribed to my channel. The winners of the Riot pedal and lessons are as follows: -
http://www.youtube.com/user/Carlosdamiano - Riot Winner
http://www.youtube.com/user/ahooton - Lessons Winner
http://www.youtube.com/user/incubator2k3 - Lessons Winner

Congrats guys and thanks again to everyone for all the support. It all means nothing without your support and kindness!

Tom

2/10/11 - Wampler Ecstasy Demo

Here's a demo vid I put together to show the Mode and Gain controls of the amazing Wamper Ecstasy pedal.

20/9/11 - Autumn Subscriber Giveaway!!! Nearly at 5000 Subscribers.

Hi guys,

This video is to say thanks to all my subscribers on Youtube. My channel is about to hit 5000 subscribers and that fact alone totally blows my mind! So, in order to say thanks for that I'm running a bit of a celebratory giveaway here on the tube. Once my channel reaches 5000 subscribers I will be giving the following prizes away for free!

Prize 1 - A Suhr Riot Distortion Pedal
One lucky subscriber will win a Riot distortion pedal made by Suhr. This is a fantastic piece of kit and used by many superb players. Postage will be paid by Tom (any import duties will need to be paid by the winner if applicable).

Prize 2 - Three free lessons from my website - www.tomquayle.co.uk
Two lucky subscribers will win three lessons of their choice from my website. Once they've chosen I will send them download links for the lessons.

Winners will be chosen at random from my subscribers list once the number reaches 5000. You need to be subscribed to be in with a chance so press that SUBSCRIBE button above now!

Thanks again to everyone for all the support and kindness! You guys rule!

All the best,

Tom

11/9/11 - Site Facelift & Shop Section Added

Just doing a small facelift for the entire site over the next few days and wanted to let you know about the addition of the shop section in the navigation bar above. Lots of cool things happening over the next few weeks so just preparing the site for those.

27/8/11 - New Lesson - Essential Fusion Scales - Diminished Scale Harmony & Application

This huge tutorial is an essential purchase for any budding rock, blues or fusion players wanting to inject some real and exciting fusion sounds into their playing. The diminished scale is THE sound of modern fusion and can produce some of the coolest lines in music if used correctly. In this lesson Tom not only teaches the scale but gives you in depth applications of these new sounds and provides a great starting point with 10 cool, fresh sounding licks and 5 professional backing tracks to get you going. If you re a fusion beginner then this tutorial will give you an awesome introduction to some new sounds in an approachable manner. For more advanced players, Tom goes in depth with modern diminished scale harmony and it s application. Incredible value at only $25

This tutorial contains: -
2 Full 1080p HD Videos - 50mins long
5 Great Backing tracks to jam to
10 fresh sounding and exciting fusion licks
Video demonstration & breakdown of each lick
Example recorded solos for each backing track
2 high quality PDF files explaining each concept in detail

Find it in the lessons section of the site - www.tomquayle.co.uk/lessons.html

24/8/11 - Resources Section Updated With Free Mini Lesson - Learning the Fretboard

I have just uploaded an awesome free mini lesson on fretboard knowledge. Learn to see the fretboard in a more sophisticated and improvisational manner. This will only be available for the month of September! Find it in the Resources/Tips section of the site.

17/8/11 - New Backing Track Package available in the Backing Tracks section of the site!

Here is the first of a series of monthly backing track packs. Each pack contains four great fusion backing tracks and a PDF file outlining the approaches required to solo over the chords, showing you the scales you'll need to sound great!

This first pack focuses on the sound of the Dorian scale and how we can expand upon it's harmonic palette using the melodic minor and diminished scales.

Each pack contains high quality, professional tracks produced using Midi guitar for an authentic band feel and gives you a structured approach to build upon your knowledge and experiment with new sounds.

This pack contains 3 short sample solo recordings to give you inspiration and ideas.

All this for just $10!

Instant Download in .zip format.

17/8/11 - Hall of Fame updated!

Added some great new videos to the Hall of Fame. I'll try to keep rotating this each month so if your not in there yet keep your eyes on the site.

8/8/11 - Superstition - Tom Quayle & Andy Wood at the RMA in Raleigh, North Carolina

I just got back from the USA where I was doing clinics and workshops in North Carolina and Chicago. Full details and pics/videos coming soon. As a quick taster here's the show end performance with Andy Wood, Lindsey Tims on Bass and Andy Campbell on Drums and Vocals. Amazing players and a total honour to share the stage with these guys! Thanks to Chris Ptacek, Paul Warren and Daniel Klein for organising this trip. You guys rock!

2/7/11 - Brand New Lesson - Fusion Blues

I've just finished uploading a brand new lesson to the site and this represents a new shift for my lessons. This one includes a hour of full HD video (1080p) explaining each lick in detail and presenting fingerings for everything.

'If you want to take your blues lines beyond the pentatonic scale and into the world of fusion and beyond then this is the tutorial for you. Presented here are 4 solos outlining different harmonic, rhythmic and technique devices that will take your blues playing to the next level.

This extensive tutorial features:-
4 great, fully transcribed solos
1 hour of full HD (1080p) video footage explaining each lick with fingerings
Mp3 demonstrations of all solos
2 great backing tracks - one full speed and one slow
Full Scale Compendium outlining all harmonic devices used and where to find them on the fretboard
28-page PDF booklet explaining each concept and lick in depth.'

This lesson and many others can be found in the lessons section of the website:-

www.tomquayle.co.uk/lessons.html

22/6/11 - Amazing jam from Richard Lundmark on my Dm Funk BT

WOW! You can get the Backing Track in the backing tracks section of the site.

18/6/11 - New FREE backing track added to the site

Check out the backing tracks section of the site for a new free backing track from my Suhr Demo vid, complete with chart and analysis.

18/6/11 - Hall of Fame section added to the site

If you've recorded a jam over one of my tracks or a cover of one of my solos or licks send me the link and I'll feature it in the hall of fame on the site. Send all links to tomqguitar@gmail.com

13/6/11 - Fantastic Jam on my Backing Track

Here's a superb jam on my Dm Funk backing track by some incredible players - Awesome work guys! You can find the backing track here:-

http://www.tomquayle.co.uk/backing-tracks.html

For a complete breakdown of how to play over this track and many others like it check out my melodic minor tutorial in the lessons section of the site.

http://www.tomquayle.co.uk/lessons.html

Brandon - www.brandon-gan.com
Bali - www.youtube.com/baleewhenit
Brian Sheu - www.youtube.com/cheesyplay3000

1/6/11 - World Class Music Masterclasses

On Saturday 20th of August I have been invited by the guys from World Class Music to perform a VIP masterclass and workshop down in Plymouth! This is going to be a really exciting event with some great guitar players. Previous workshop teachers have been Guthrie Govan, Jennifer Batten and Christophe Godin so I'm really over the moon to be asked to do this by Michael and Ian. Thanks guys!

Check out their website and Facebook page for more info and to book tickets.

http://www.worldclassmusic.co.uk/Home.html

http://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Class-Music/112353182172965

28/5/11- Tom Quayle & Rick Graham 3-day Summer Workshop 2011

It's finally here!! The info you need to know is below the pic.

On August the 12th Rick and I will start our 3 day workshop/extended masterclass session for up to 15 guitarists. The course will run from the 12th-14th of August. This annual workshop ran last year with great success and was a thoroughly enjoyable weekend with tons of playing, learning and eating/drinking! This year promises to be even better with a completely new line up of topics in the rock/fusion genre ranging from technique development, creating your own sound, moving from rock to fusion, advanced timing concepts and improvisational techniques plus many others. There will be lots of playing and jamming opportunities and as last time, every attendee will go away with a CD packed full of all the material taught in PDF form with video examples, mp3 backing tracks and licks galore. We have a purpose built school designed for teaching groups, with superb facilities and gear on hand for you guys to use.

Tickets for the 3 days are £250 which represents superb value for money as lessons run from 10am to 5pm every day with lessons taught by both Rick and myself each day. Payments can be made in one lump sum or over 3 payments with the first payment securing your place on the course.

Saltaire is beautiful part of the world and has world heritage status as a historic town set in the heart of Yorkshire with art gallerys, superb bars and restaurants and some of the best beers and curry you could ever wish for. There are some great hotels to suit all budgets, within walking distance of the school and we arrange social events for each evening. Last years attendees became friends for life and learnt as much from one another as from Rick and I.

The level of the course is upper intermediate to advanced with a basic knowledge of major scale modes and 7th chords a minimum requirement. A reasonable technical control of the instrument and a willingness to play with other guitarists is a bonus too.
If you have any questions at all feel free to contact me at tomqguitar@gmail.com for information, to book your place or get advice when booking hotels in the area.

Check out last years workshop here with videos, pics and a review from one attendee.

http://www.tomquayle.co.uk/workshops.html

25/5/11 - 2011 RMA Summer Guitar Workshop

6/5/11 - New Resources/Tips Section

I've just added a resources/tips section to the site where you'll find simple lesson ideas, playing resources and tips for modern fusion and rock playing.

16/4/11 - Leeds Masterclass April 2011 - The Barn

Just completed a great masterclass with my good friend and unbelievable guitarist Rick Graham in Leeds. The masterclass was arranged in association with the Jonathan Vipond School of Music and I want to thank Jonathan for all his hard work and support! The class was really well attended with guitarists from all over the country and it was an honour to see such a turn out! Thanks guys. Topics covered included, legato technique, 4 note per string scales, Rhythmic improvisation, developing improvisational technique amongst others. The class was followed up with an incredible curry and a superb jam. £200 was raised for local charity, Clothcats, suppporting local music tuition. What an awesome day! RIck and I spent the rest of the weekend jamming over changes tunes and drinking fine wine!
For a great review and pics of the event check out Mark McGuigan's blog here:-

http://www.markmcguigan.com/2011/04/18/review-tom-quayle-and-rick-graham-masterclass-april-16th-2011/

13/4/11 - Toadworks USA and Tom Quayle Spring Shred Competition

Hosted by Tom Quayle and ToadWorks USA. 1st prize is the prototype for our new Vermilion Superdrive, 2nd & 3rd prize is our Texas Flood pedal.

Backing tracks can be found here:

http://www.toadworksusa.com/mp3/TQChilliBallad.mp3
http://www.toadworksusa.com/mp3/TQFunkFusion.mp3
http://www.toadworksusa.com/mp3/TQRockTrack.mp3

All other info, including contest rules can be found at http://www.ToadWorksUSA.com/SpringShred.html for more info!

Good luck and looking forward to checking out your entries.

Tom

11/11/10 - Port City Amplification Endorsement

I'm now officially a Port City Amplification endorsee and have a Port City Pearl Head and 2x12 OS Wave cab on the way from the awesome Daniel Klein. I want to thank Daniel for all his help and urge everyone to check out his amazing products at http://www.portcityamps.com.
Demos coming as soon as the gear arrives!

Check out the gear page for more info...

16/08/10 - 2010 Summer Workshop - Tom Quayle & Rick Graham

Hey guys - Rick and I just finished the 2010 summer workshop and it was a complete blast. We we're honoured by 11 students attending from the UK, Spain and the USA! Thanks to everyone who attended - you guys made the three days a weekend to remember for life! We'll be running this as an annual event from now on with next years workshops being held in the US as well as the UK. Send me a message if you're interested. More info to follow...

16/08/10 - New Video on Youtube - Very Early Reharmonised

I just finished uploading a new video to my Youtube channel entitled 'Very Early - Tom Quayle Reharmonisation.' It's an improvisation over a reharmonisation of the Bill Evans tune Very Early I wrote about 8 years ago. I found the chord chart whilst moving house last week. It's a pretty crazy chord sequence so I need to work on it some more to iron out the fumbles! Hope you enjoy - it can be seen on my channel www.youtube.com/user/tq105 or in the music section of this site.

17/08/10 - PDF lessons are live and available to buy now!

All of the lessons on the lessons page of the site are now available to buy. I hope you enjoy them and feel free to contact me with lesson requests. Also, bear in mind that I offer a personal custom lesson service producing lessons specifically for you in both PDF or Video format. See the lesson page for more info.
Thanks for checking out the site!

17/08/10 - New lessons coming soon.

Lick based lessons coming very soon on legato and hybrid picking technique, developing speed and accuracy and phrasing/time feel.

20/08/10 - Levi Clay Transcriptions on the way!!

The uber-talented Levi Clay is in the process of transcribing all the solos from the lesson material on this site for you guys. If you've purchased any tutorials already you will be sent new download links as soon as the transcriptions go live. All tutorial download links will be updated on the site also. If you need any transcription work done or fancy having a TAB for that elusive solo you just can't get down then Levi is your man! He works fast and very accurately and is a top bloke to top it off!
Contact Levi at his email address leviclay88@gmail.com for more information.

20/08/10 - Suhr Mega Jam on Youtube

Here's the Suhr mega jam uploaded by the Martin Miller featuring myself, Martin, Andy Wood and Rick Graham. This makes me smile! Thanks guys for including me in this.