Deep Purple Guitarist On The Guitar Advice That Took Him 20 Years To Learn

What separates great guitarists from everyone else? In this conversation, Simon McBride shares the biggest lessons he's learned during his career—from developing melodic solos and finding your own musical voice to why rhythm playing matters just as much as lead guitar. He also explains why trying to sound exactly like your heroes can actually hold you back as a musician. Whether you're an intermediate guitarist looking to improve your phrasing or simply want inspiration from one of today's great rock guitarists, this interview is packed with practical advice you can apply immediately. 👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to subscribe and let me know which guitarist you'd like to see on the channel next! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎸 START YOUR FREE 10-DAY TRIAL 👉 https://www.andyguitar.co.uk/membership The Andy Guitar Membership is where YouTube lessons become real progress. Inside you'll get ✅ Structured acoustic & electric guitar courses ✅ Guided practice plans that tell you exactly what to practise next ✅ Weekly live lessons with Andy ✅ Exclusive workshops with Fraser and the team ✅ A supportive community of thousands of guitarists Start your FREE 10-day trial today: 👉 https://www.andyguitar.co.uk/membership