Guitarists of Singapore (GOS) - Ray Chan

 

 

Age: 25-30

Occupation: Freelance Musician

Style: Acoustic, Electric

No. of years of playing the guitar: 16 years

Gig/ competition experience: 2016 Impressario Song composition Top 6

Facebook: facebook.com/kinyoong.ray

 

How did you get acquainted with guitar playing?

 

I have been listening to Beyond's songs since I was 5 years old. And I love the guitar solo parts very much. I guess their beautiful guitar solo lines and songs had inspired me since then.

 

Describe your first experience playing on a guitar.

 

I remember that my left hand fingers were extremely painful when I first pressed the "A" chord. However, it had never discouraged me from learning because I knew someday I'd be able to play better.

 

What is the best thing about being a guitarist?

 

Well, guitar is the most played instrument in the world! And in fact, guitarists are considered part of the most sexy people on the planet. I guess there's no reason why you shouldn't learn to play this gorgeous instrument.

 

Describe your most memorable guitar-related incident.

 

When I was performing at a song composition competition back in University, my plectrum got stuck on the "G" string while I was playing tremolo picking on my guitar solo part.

 

How many guitars do you currently own?

 

Two. Candy Apple Red Fender American Special Stratocaster and 3-tone Sunburst Yamaha FGX720SC.

 

If your house is on fire, which one would you run out with? Why?

 

Stratocaster

 

First guitar: Ibanez Artwood 40ECE (with dazzlingly beautiful leave inlays)

 

Favourite guitar brand/ model: Fender Stratocaster. It has fantastic playability.

 

Favourite guitarist: John Mayer, Orianthi Panagaris

 

First song you learned to play on guitar: London Bridge

 

Song you love to play most on guitar: Flower by Hana (Instrumental)

 

Most difficult song you have played on guitar: Drifting by Andy McKee

 

 

Tips for aspiring guitarists: Be persistent and believe in yourself that nothing is impossible.

 

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