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Studies, Experiences and Productions
Product Albums
Strum into a Symphony of Possibilities: Unleash Your Inner Melody with the Guitar – Where Every Note Resonates with Your Potential
Elevate Your Sound, Craft Your Beat: Dive into the World of Music Production – Where Innovation Meets Harmony, and Your Creativity Takes Center Stage
Empower Your Journey, Ignite Your Passion: Embrace the Music Mission – Unleashing the Rhythm of Change, One Note at a Time
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Gus Defelice is an internationally acclaimed musician specializing in Metal, Progressive, and Hard Rock genres. With a strong presence in the mainstream music scene and two albums to his name, Gus has crafted hundreds of riffs and solos for various musicians.
Gus believes that everyone has an Inner Musician voice waiting to be discovered. His primary goal is to help you uncover your unique Music Soul. No matter where you are in your music journey, Gus is dedicated to providing the guidance and expertise needed to elevate your skills to the next level.
Down picking is a guitar playing technique where the pick is consistently struck in a downward motion, creating a powerful and aggressive sound. Common in punk and metal genres, it enhances rhythm and adds intensity to the music.
Palm muting is a guitar technique where the palm of the picking hand lightly rests on the strings near the bridge, producing a percussive and muted effect. It's commonly used to add dynamics and control to rhythmic playing, especially in rock and metal genres.
Alternate picking is a guitar playing technique that involves using a combination of downstrokes and upstrokes with the pick, creating a smooth and even flow of notes. Widely used in various genres, it enhances speed, precision, and overall fluidity in guitar playing.
Pinch harmonics, also known as artificial harmonics or squealies, are a guitar technique where the player pinches the string with the pick and thumb simultaneously to produce a high-pitched harmonic overtone. Widely used in rock and metal, it adds a distinctive, expressive, and sometimes aggressive tonal quality to the guitar sound.
Sweep picking is a guitar technique characterized by using a continuous motion of the picking hand to smoothly glide across adjacent strings, producing a rapid and arpeggiated sound. Common in genres like metal and fusion, sweep picking creates a fluid and seamless cascade of notes for intricate and expressive solos.
Tapping is a guitar technique where the player uses the fingertips or edge of the picking hand to rapidly strike the frets, producing quick and melodic notes without picking. Widely utilized in rock and metal, tapping allows for impressive speed, intricate phrasing, and unconventional fretboard exploration.
Bending is a guitar technique where a player pushes or pulls a string across the fretboard to change its pitch, creating expressive and emotive tones. Widely employed in various genres, bending adds a dynamic and vocal-like quality to guitar playing, enhancing musicality and individual style.
Vibrato is a guitar technique where a guitarist slightly varies the pitch of a note by oscillating the string back and forth using subtle hand movements. This technique adds warmth, expressiveness, and a singing quality to sustained notes, contributing to the guitarist's unique phrasing and musicality.
Chugging is a guitar technique commonly associated with heavy genres like metal and hardcore, where the guitarist rhythmically mutes and strikes open or power chords for a percussive, aggressive sound. Precision in chugging involves tight control over mute timing and picking dynamics, contributing to a powerful and synchronized rhythmic drive in the music.
Gus De Felice is a guitar instructor with a focus on metal and progressive techniques. He has extensive experience in music studies, production, and has been active in the music industry since 2004.
Gus offers guitar lessons that focus on metal and progressive techniques. These lessons cover a wide range of professional techniques, including down picking, palm muting, alternate picking, pinch harmonics, sweep picking, tapping, bending, vibrato, and chugging.
Yes, your first music lesson with Gus is free. To access this free lesson, you simply need to fill out a form available on the website.
In addition to learning essential guitar techniques, you will also gain insights into music production and the broader music mission. Gus also guides students in uncovering the secrets behind the styles of famous musicians, helping you understand their approach while encouraging you to listen to their albums.
To start and sign up for lessons with Gus, you need to fill out the form available on the website. Gus will be in touch shortly to discuss your goals
Gus started his music career in 2004 and has since gained extensive experience in music studies, practical music experiences, and production. His background equips him to provide high-quality instruction and insights into the music industry. More over you will find his Album and Single on Spotify, Youtube, iTunes
Yes, Gus’s lessons often include exploring the styles of famous musicians. You will learn the techniques they use and the secrets behind their signature sounds, enhancing your ability to replicate or draw inspiration from these styles in your own playing.
While having some guitar experience may be helpful, it is not a strict requirement. Gus tailors his lessons to suit the skill level of each student, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player looking to refine your techniques.
Gus’s lessons are unique due to their focus on metal and progressive techniques, combined with his extensive experience in music production. Additionally, the opportunity to learn the secrets behind famous musicians' styles offers a deeper understanding of the music you love.
Lessons are conducted in Gus's professionally equipped studio in London. If you're unable to attend in person, lessons can also be conducted via the internet, providing flexibility to suit your needs.
The price of the lessons starts from £40, €50, or $60. The final price may vary depending on your skill level and any additional services you may require, such as music production assistance.
Yes, there are hourly package deals available for lessons. These packages offer flexibility and can be customized based on your needs, including considerations for your skill level and any additional services like music production.
Perfect! I love the way Gus teaches! It was detailed and well-structured. As I am a completely new beginner, Gus taught everything slowly and with patience. I really appreciate that. Also, he would carefully notice the small errors that I made when playing and recommend very effective exercises to correct them. Apart from these, I also enjoyed just talking with Gus as he is very knowledgeable and passionate about music, especially metal music. Overall, I would highly recommend Gus as a guitar teacher!
I had the opportunity to observe Gus Defelice teaching guitar, and I was thoroughly impressed. Gus’s mastery of Metal and Progressive genres is evident, and he brings a wealth of knowledge to each lesson. His teaching style is patient and engaging, and he skillfully tailors his approach to each student’s level and interests. Watching his interactions, it’s clear he makes learning guitar both enjoyable and highly effective. Gus’s dedication to his students’ progress is truly commendable. I highly recommend him as a guitar tutor!
His knowledge of music production is unmatched, and he shares his expertise generously. From recording techniques to mixing and mastering, Gus provides insights that have taken my productions to a whole new level. His hands-on approach to teaching allows us to apply what we learn in real-world scenarios, making the learning experience practical and rewarding
I recently had the incredible opportunity to learn music production from the one and only Gus, and I must say, it was an experience that exceeded all my expectations! As a Metal and Progressive music enthusiast, I was looking for a mentor who not only possessed exceptional musical skills but also had a profound understanding of the intricacies of music production. Gus turned out to be the perfect match!
