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Something on the fly in a lesson that you want to venture further about independently? Learn about my thoughts & mindsets how to convert lesson material into practice and/or how music is an innate part of each and all of us.

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free printable sheet music & tabs for guitar, bass, uke, piano, etc.

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Play in Time
Versatile & practical digital metronome to practice in time.

Restringing an electric steel string guitar - Video 1
Restringing an electric steel string guitar - Video 2
How to restring your Fender-style electric axe! Video 1 for bridge, Video 2 for head!

Restringing your acoustic steel string guitar
How to restring your acoustic folk guitar.

Restringing a classic nylon string guitar - Video 1
Restringing a classic nylon string guitar - Video 2
How to restring your classic guitar. Again, please watch both videos.

Guitar Maintenance and Much More
Detailed resource about anything guitar related - from adjusting your intonation to get rid of that funny fret buzz to building your own guitar from scratch. The most handy section Maintenance & Cleanup is found under Tutorials.

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Go here for free syllabuses & info packs about the RGT bass, electric & acoustic guitar exams.

RGT Sample Exam Videos
Watch 4 free clips about the structure of RGT exams from the director of RGT himself Mr Tony Skinner

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Malcolm Callus’ Past & Present Students

Here's a list of individuals who I have had the pleasure to teach. Thanks to them all for allowing me to share what others taught me in this massive world of musical expression we all belong to.
If at some point you have studied with me, feel free to upload/update your details hereunder, sending the picture seperately to guitar@malcolmcallus.com.
NB - Except where indicated, fields below are optional i.e. fill what you like, although the more you fill the nicer it looks:)

		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	El Diablo, El Idiota Loco de la Gitarra Unknown Mexican Death Techno or anything by Carlos Santana El Diablo Signature Edition Strat I own my dream guitar losers! The fastest fingers in the east 1666 Eating Strange Biscuits Machine Were not up to my standard! Malcolm is a great guy and a wonderful teacher, although he fights like a girl. Stating the obvious, El Diablo is a joke someone sent which I have been sport enough to share! After all, music is fun!
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Tristan Barraclough 30 Cream, Jeff Beck, jazz & a 101 others that can't fit in such space. Tanglewood Evolution acoustic guitar Some electric Spoons :) Only since 2010 He is clear and direct but at the same time laid back in his teaching. Which makes learning with him very fulfilling and a whole lotta fun. Rock on!
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Dave "Two Riffs" Xmas 27 All genres of Metal, blues, & old 70s prog Gibson Les Paul Custom, Gibson Flying V, Dean Explorer, Ibanez RG, a crap acoustic & a bass!! Any that are really expensive!!! Marshall TSL 100 half-stack, Ibanez tube screamer, Vox Wah , Dunlop Rotovibe, Line 6 pod, Line 6 combo, Sessionette combo, drumkit + more stuff somewhere.... ...since i can remember!! F.S.I & a couple of exciting projects in the pipeline! Abbatoir, Outlaw, Scumbag Amazing! Just when I thought I couldn't get any better I've been booted into the right direction of greatness by Malcolm. Top stuff!!
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Sam Taffs 26 I listen to lots of different music. Depending on how I feel, it can be anything from hip hop to folk, jazz or blues. Les Paul (Epiphone); Washburn steel string acoustic; Nylon string Spanish Parker fly Drum kit Did music in school, but started with Malcolm mid-2009 Not in a band Played with people at school a long time ago Malcolm is a great teacher - if you want to learn fast and without any bull, then Malcolm is the person to see. If you are serious about learning he will teach you really well and you can progress quickly. I went to grade 3+ in 8 months with him and now onto grade 4.
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Caroline Chen Do I have to answer this lol? Indie rock/pop, electro American Fender Stratocaster Got it already! Although wouldn't mind a Telecaster as well. Vox amp Classical piano when I was young, electric guitar only since 2009. None None He makes me do homework! :)
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Rohin Imberger 36 Rock, Folk, Instrumental, Indie, Blues... Walden Natura 2009 None None
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Rowland Phillips 31 Hard rock and pop Les Paul Gibson and a custom acoustic No idea, but definitely a loud one Amps, MP3 devices, laptop etc Late 2007 None None Fun, but serious at the same time.
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Norbert Scicluna 23 EVERYTHING! I really don't care if it's pop, rap or metal. But my mp3 player is only filled with thrash and death metal \m/ Dean FBD tribute, Ibanez Gio, Fender Stratocaster electrics Dean FBD tribute (that's why I bought it) Randall half stack, Marshall combo, & loads of Boss floor pedals like Metal Zone, Chorus, Overdrive, Equaliser, Tuner, & Noise Gate 1998 We got no name yet, we are too busy playing to bother :) Cypher are the most noticable band I've played with so far, as all other projects were either unsucsesful or time-killing hobbies. Great! He was the reason I stepped up from classical guitar to rockin out on my electric! A great and dedicated teacher!
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Mike Sledge By far Malcolm's eldest student at 49 60s & 70s Rock n' Roll, Alternative rock & some country music Fender Stratocaster Electric & some cheap acoustic Eric Clapton Fender Stratocaster as of late Vox Valvetronic tube amp June 2009 None None Malcolm has been a great help! An awful lot of work but my playing is light years ahead of where we started. Good clean fun!
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:		Zhuan Ahmed 14 Rock, metal, and whatever else appeals to me! Ibanez S470DXQM, Tanglewood acoustic, Stagg F300 Ibanez S5470 Roland Microcube 2007 Just a small band at school with some friends None :( Brilliant! I've learnt so much over the past few months, and I really enjoy his lessons.
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Eljay Lambert 22 metal, hip hop and funk Jackson RR3 Pro Series Randy Rhodes model, Squire Stratocaster, a fake Les Paul, and a spanish accoustic A custom Les Paul Vox amp; Jim Dunlop cry baby wah pedal Early 2009, the last 2 months of which with Malcolm None as of yet, but soon my pretties e.g. I am currently laying down some guitar tracks for an up and coming UK hip-hop producer. Played in a steel pan band for 2 years at schoo Learning with Malcolm is great! He is encouraging and friendly and a great boost for anyone wanting to learn but lacking a bit of confidence.
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Stefano Garombo 18 Metal (all types), hard rock, blues, classical, jazz Ibanez RG350, LTD C401FM Gibson Les Paul Custom Peavey Valveking, Line 6 Pod X3 Live 2001 None High school band Good fun ! Very productive and lots learnt.
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Jack Greenwood 14 Pop, rock, indie Roytek bass guitar An Ibanez amp Piano & music from age 8-10; bass from 2008 None yet None Every lesson is fun!
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:		Peter Franklin 13 Tonnes of metal! A Cort bass 2009 I'm enjoying it, though I haven't been learning for long!
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Alexander Bittar 8 80’s Pop Valencia CG1K mini-classical guitar An electric guitar Yamaha YPT-310 Keyboard & a recorder 1 year guitar, 2 years overall None n/a Fun, exciting and interesting. I really enjoy the lessons.
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Enzo Libbert 9 Rock & indie Squire Mini-Fender Holy cow! I can't answer this one, I dream of many guitars :) Yamaha DD-65 Rhythm Machine; Roland MiniCube amp; Zoom GX1 FX; Soundbox 50 keys 1 year Boys of History None I love it!
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects What can you say about your learning experience with Malcolm?:	: : : : : : : : :	Marianne Bittar 9 Soul, Pop, Jazz Valencia Classic Guitar Skylark Retro Solid Electric Guitar in Metallic Red Yamaha Keyboard YPT-310 and a recorder 3 Years None None I have learnt a lot so far. I have lots of fun.
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects	: : : : : : : : :	Robert Grech 20 80’s Metal, early 90’s doom metal Fender Stratocaster (mexico) Jackson Randy Rhoads Torque 150watts amplifier, Boss metal zone, Ibanez virtual amplifier, yamaha distortion pedal Piano from 1988 to 1995. Guitar from 1998 None Very little experience in bands
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects	: : : : : : : : :	Brandon Sciberras 16 Most types of music except rap Tanglewood Nevada FST 32K Electric Unbranded Acoustic Fender 62 Jaguar Tanglewood MG-10 Guitar Amp 1997 None Also studies voice and regularly competes in national music festivals. 3rd in JAAS Productions Song Festival held in February 2001.
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects	: : : : : : : : :	Jonathan Ebejer 9 Mostly Light Rock and Pop ¾ sized Classic Guitar Electric None Just started None None
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects	: : : : : : : : :	Emvin Taylor 13 Hip-hop rock, nu- and heavy metal, and some death and black metal Fender Mini B.C Rich Warlock Handmade Series None 2000 Friends None
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects	: : : : : : : : :	David Alan Caruana 27 Heavy metal, death metal, jazz, classical (esp. baroque), electronica, trance, uhmmm ... anything but Rap & Britney Spears when she's trying to sing (rest of the time she's truly quite OK actually hehe!) Guild DeArmond M75, Apollo Les Paul Special-HB clone, Ovation Applause electric/acoustic, Ritmo Classic nylon string, Keen 5 string bass. Gibson black beauty or Les Paul Custom AAA flametop in cherry sunburst Too much to list as home studio includes two pianos, various synths, Laney valve amp, Zoom 606 FX, 12 chan mixer, large PA, various ethnic instruments & what not... Since aged 4 years old i.e. 1979 Wound, Lithomancy Dea Discordia
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects	: : : : : : : : :	Scott Wood 16 death/progressive/doom metal a Gibson explorer + a crappy old Hohner Esp M307/ Jackson SL1 Boss Metalzone and a shitty amp (for now) 1999 by myself, 2002 with teacher Erythuria a few bands in Scotland that aren’t worth mentioning
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects	: : : : : : : : :	Mario Cachia 27 All type of rock and guitar music related Explorer Fender 1 Month
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects		Conrad Aquilina 22 pure death fucking metal, anything with good guitars, and above all music delivered with passion Tanglewood TW-360, Fenix by Young Change (Strat Copy), Parker Nitefly Parker Fly Marshall Valvestate 40W amp, Zoom 3030 Fx, good old metronome for those lonely days, picks, fast fret, and the like :) 1996 alone 1999 formallyr None Extorted (for life)
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects		Johann Montfort 14 Black Metal Fender Squire BC Rich Warlock Nil 2002 Diabolical Carnage None
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects		Sebastian Cachia 14 Metal Currently some shitty acoustic ESP 207 October 2001 Deface
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects		Peter Gange 26 Metal, thrash, death, anything heavy & fast Jackson Randy Rhoads, Aria Acoustic, Yamaha Acoustic I already got the Jackson, it fulfills my dreams Marshall Valvestate VS 100, 2 4 X 12” Quads Playing since 10 years ago, seriously the last year or so. None Jamming with different musos in garages.
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects		Theo Almenis 32 Thrash & heavy metal, 70s Funk, Blues, early punk, euro rock and last but not least the Blackberry Jam Jackson Dinky Pro, Aria Pro 11, Peerless Acoustic & Ibanez RG Series Jackson Charvel (your guitar as a gift before leaving Australia) Marshall 9000 50 X 50 Power Amp + 4 X 12 Speakerbox Zoom 4040, Digitech GFX 1 Preamp Yamaha Portasound & Tascam Porta II Mini-Studio Boss Heavy Metal & Flanger Effects 12 yrs old (tutor note – neither if you had been studying for 32 yrs would you get my guitar so dream on Mad Thrasher :P As yet un-named Sydney thrash metal band Various thrash metal projects, most notably of which AROSTIA
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects		Stephen Mikulic What a rude question The many styles of Metal, especially Power Metal and Doom. Jackson Kelly, Fender Stratocaster Yngwie model, Ibanez Destroyer ll. Still searching, I have many yet to play. Zoom 9050 FX, Marshall Valvestate (for now), considering buying a Reynolds Sledgehammer amp. First played guitar at 10 years of age, have been playing on and off since. Lycanthia http://www.lycanthia.f2s.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Lycanthia/ Dungeon http://www.dungeon.cd
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects		Reg Barber 28 Glassjaw, One Minute Silence, Hell is for Heroes, Coheed and Cambria, Finch, Soad, Amen, Thrice, At the Drive Inn, Lost Prophets, Million Dead, Thursday Yamaha Drop 6, Yamaha Image Custom PRS McCarty TSL 100, Super Phaser, Cry-Baby Wah, Super Chorus 1996. Animism (www.animism.com.au) Crypto Sporidium, The Garden, Gnomes, Harpic Thrush, Fathom, Icarus.
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects		Quan Tran 28 Classical, pop & karaoke Ashton CG- 44 Classical guitar Jose Ramirez Classical guitar My fingers On and off since 1996, with Malcolm for 2003 My room in Sydney My room in Vietnam
		Name Age Music one likes to listen to Guitar/s Owned Dream Guitar Other equipment owned Been studying music since Current band Previous bands/music projects		Troy Cook 31 Metal, Metal, Metal Washburn Dimebag Signature Series 333, Ibanez RG 570 , Washburn electric/acoustic Washburn Dime 3 Zoom 9150 digital effects, metalzone distortion 7 years Zeitgeist (Gothic Metal) www.zeitgeistaustralia.com Kavorka (Death Metal), Wasted Angels (Glam Metal)