Rock Chicks: Orianthi
I’m interested in precocious children, children who do not fit the norm. In my novel Wild Child the protagonist, Mystic Bliss, is a wild, hippie girl from the hills of northern NSW. … When I write my...
View ArticleRock Chicks: Tal Wilkenfeld
Another crazy prodigy Tal Wilkenfeld. Picked up a guitar at age 14. … Below are two videos showcasing her playing with two legends – Jeff Beck and Herbie Hancock.
View ArticleRock Chicks: Kaki King
Kaki King was named Rolling Stone’s first female guitar god. She uses a percussive style to slap out some serious riffs. If she was more blues oriented and a Creole from the bayou she just might be...
View ArticleKarin Schaupp
Mystic Bliss, the protagonist in my novel Wild Child, is a guitar prodigy. She prefers rock, blues and jazz to classical, but she has the skill to tackle any genre. Karin Schaupp… is an Australian...
View ArticleWild Child: Girl Guitar Prodigies
When I was writing Wild Child… I wondered if it was truly possible that Bliss could be that talented at such a young age. Well there’s plenty of evidence. Thanks to Youtube girls are posting their...
View ArticleWild Child: The Music
My novel Wild Child… has two main characters that are brilliant musicians; Bliss who is a guitarist and Boi, a violinist. I always knew what they sounded like in my head, which can’t be conveyed in...
View ArticleTalented Kids: Kelly Rosenthal and Say Chance
Because my novel Wild Child is about a young female guitar prodigy I’ve been posting examples of the real thing. I came across Kelly Rosenthal on Youtube today. There’s not much I can say (see...
View ArticleFemale Shredder: Shotaro Nakamura
Or is she? This one is a bit odd because some have questioned if Shotaro (nikumanguitar) is really a male who enjoys female cosplay. The controversy was sparked by the fact that Shotaro first posted...
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