Joe Matera
3 columns · 2000–2001
Joe Matera is an Australian singer/songwriter, rock guitarist and recording artist for European based record label W.A.R Productions.
As a 25 + year veteran of countless original and covers outfits, his impressive playing CV includes, being lead guitarist in Australian rock outfit Geisha (2007 - 2010) and founding lead guitarist for classic rock band Double Vision (2003 - 2008).
He has also contributed guitar to a number of various projects and other artist recordings and has also worked with legendary US producer Tom Werman.
Interviews
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Interview: Geno WhiteEveryone wants to be loved, and for a musician guitar player that means to be heard and loved with unbiased ears. I want to keep the freedom I've attained by being a guitarist. That outlaw time zone I mentioned. It's an achievement that's ongoing, you could say I have achieved it, but you have to stay on the case, because things can change on any given day. You can't let creativity stop.February-March 2001
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Interview: Andy AledortTranscribing is difficult work that takes a lot of concentration--I usually use headphones and I use a switching box which allows me to hear the right or left channel only through both sides of the headphones. This helps when trying to zero in on a particular guitar part. A thorough knowledge of music notation is mandatory also.October-November 2000
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Interview: John TapellaDon't get jealous. Don't put other people down for their playing. You have to concentrate on what you want to do and study and appreciate the works of other people. Don't rip off works of your friends, take a little from them and add some originality. I have found that the people who take ideas and riffs from others blatantly without giving credit are usually mediocre musicians and writers.August-September 2000
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