Michael (Mike) John Garvey is a 30 year old guitarist and composer from a small town near Liverpool called Warrington.

A brief history....

In 1994 Mike found himself travelling between Warrington and Blackburn, the town he'd just left. This was a particularly hard time, moving to a new and strange town. He got into the music of Pink Floyd after hearing 'The Wall' and immediately went out and bought most of their albums including 'Dark Side Of The Moon'. Something about the music, in particular the majestic guitar playing of David Gilmour gestated gently in his subconscious.

Whilst staying at his fathers in Blackburn he happened to walk past a small music shop. In the window was a gleaming electric guitar.... At that exact moment Mike knew he wanted to be a guitar player!!! He managed to get a Squire Stratocaster for Christmas, though sadly he didn't have the guitar in his possesion for too long.... "Didn't know how to string it, had no amp, didn't know how to play the f*cker!". For a year or so Mike forgot about guitar playing, believing that he wasn't cut out for it... However he was cought by the bug and from the age of 19 onwards had owned a succession of cheap guitars on which he gradualy learned his first chords and basic blues licks......

Continued at...

http://www.myspace.com/mikegarvey78

Video Lessons On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MikeGarveyBlues

For those of you who play guitar, you might like to know that i'll be posting a number of video lessons (And original videos) on Youtube over the coming months. My Youtube channel can be accessed via my page and most of the videos can be watched in the Youtube player on the right of my page.

Most of the songs will be classic rock and blues from the 60's to the current day. These lessons are aimed at beginner to intermediate players though some will be very advanced.

If you have any requests for a lesson or any other guitar related questions (i.e. setup, care, etc) let me know.

Upcoming lessons include....

Guns 'N Roses - Mr Brown...

Tribute For My Brother. David Garvey (1976 - 2008) : I write this as a tribute to my Brother, David Anthony Garvey who sadly passed away early this morning (11th May, 2008).

David had Aspergers Syndrome, a mild form of Autism and had battled alcohol addiction for nearly ten years. Sadly, today he lost that battle.

David I hope you've gone on to better things. I love you. I have nothing to give you but these songs.

Rest in peace David.

Forever your brother..

Mike

see all 34 friends here »