Darren Elliott
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1. When did you start playing guitar?
About 20 years ago. I had started on an old spanish style acoustic that my aunt had bought when she was young. I tried to write songs on it but the strings were so out of tune that trying to play it literally..
2. What inspired you to begin playing guitar?
Read my article on "about my songwriting"
3. Do you play any other instruments?
Yes as in i have other instruments but no as in i dont play anything else, ive never gotten to be able to play piano or drums, those arent to be learned for a while.!
4. What is your favorite style to play?
Regular Strumming
5. Do you practice a lot?
I used to practice a hell of a lot of hours, like maybe 6.5 hours a day but now i only play maybe 1.5 hours a day.
6. Do you write your own music?
Yes i do, i have started my own songwriting career. To be honest with you i really think that i never wanted to be a songwriter, i wanted to be a pilot.
7. Do you like to sing with your playing?
Yes read the above answer.
8. What is your writing process?
My writing process has changed over the past few years. I started to write music before the words but now i find it hard to write that wat. I write words first then music after.
9. What is your goals with your playing and writing?
I hope to be able to sing my songs for the person i write my songs about.
10. What do you see yourself doing with your music 10 years form now?
Staying where i am and keeping it like thisBand/artist history
i started in college (fanshawe), learned from some interesting people in st marys Ontario at the "worlds coolest music store" and went from thereHave you performed in front of an audience?only 3 times, 2 at a recital and 1 at an open mic, i balled on the 3rd try, by ending my song too early and not waiting till the owner/bartender asked if anyone could play live
Your musical influences
Davey Milby, Tim McGraw, U2,What equipment do you use?
Guitars:
Art and Lutherie Acoustic
Segovia Acoustic Guitar
Washburn HOB-E
Recorders:
Zoom H4 Recorder
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I've listened to Darren's music since he posted his first song. I've always seen the talent in him, and these latest songs of his are really beginning to show it. Keep up the good work man!Darren has a unique message with his music.And his feel for the music is heartfelt.You can hear the emotion in his lyrics.All comments (3)
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This is a good rocker, fine song keep up the good work.