Sidharth Kadadi is an Academic Consultant for Trinity College London in India, travelling across the country conducting teacher training and support workshops to help teachers improve their approach towards music education, and develop music education in India. Hehas received his Performance Degree from Musician’s Institute, Los Angeles and also holds the Grade 08 (Rock & Pop) Certificate from Trinity College London. He was also a part of 'The Stage - Season 2' and also featured on 'Artist of the Month' on Sony Pix as the in-house band guitarist and also dabbled into the ad-jingle world and commercial projects as well.
With over 15 years of experience in the live music circuit and music education, Sidharth is a prolific guitarist who has managed to make a huge impact on the underground music scene as well as the music education circuit in India. Popularly known as the guitarist and founding member of “Zygnema”, India’s premier Heavy/Thrash Groove Metal Band, with whom he has released 2 full-length albums and has represented India at international stages such as Wacken Open Air, Germany, the mecca of heavy metal in the world, Inferno Festival, Norway and to add to that a self-curated 16 city European Tour and many more. To name some of the band’s growing list of accolades are winning the Rolling Stone Metal Awards 2011 (Best Band and Song - Popular Choice) and Rolling Stone Metal Awards 2016 (Best Band and Album - Critic’s Choice). Sidharth also has "The Best Guitarist Award at ‘Yamaha Asian Beat 2010-All India Finals & Global Finals (Thailand) under his belt. Sidharth along with his band ‘Zygnema’ have played over 350+ gigs across India and Europe and with another album due in 2021, an extensive India, Europe and North American Tour is definitely on the cards for the band.
Blending his qualities as an avid learner of the craft of music coupled with the intense passion for imparting his acquired knowledge/teaching, saw him turn a new page in his music career as an educator. After the release of Zygnema’s second album, in mid-2015, Sidharth founded “Guitar Garage Inc.”with the aim to bring out the best in every student willing to embrace the instrument and convert their passion into a serious commitment. Ever since its inception, Sidharth has been conducting workshops and clinics on various topics for the serious musicians who want to open the doors to the music world. Guitar Garage Inc strongly believes in a well-structured and serious approach towards music education that supports and fulfils the current demands of the music industry. With Guitar Garage Inc he has also conducted Corporate Training and boasts a clientele of names such as Bharat Petroleum, 3 Global Services, McAfee AntiVirus, Edelweiss, MSL Group and many more. Encompassing his experience and knowledge gained from over the years, Sidharth has published various learning books for music enthusiasts and has even designed an elaborate learning module for his students.
A very popular face amongst music schools,educators, teachers and the youth who choose guitar as their primary instrument and dream to pursue contemporary/rock music in general. After conduction over 200+ workshops and communicating with students and educators, Sidharth compiled a perfect teaching, learning and a test solution book for people of all ages titled ‘The Guitar Journal Volume 01’.
1. Who and what inspired you to write?
I genuinely can’t think of a moment or moments that inspired me to compile this book. I used to keep planning lessons and topics for my weekly lessons and after a few years, I realised that I have enough content that could end up becoming a definitive guide for everyone. That’s where it struck me and I decided to take some time to make this book with a lot more fun stuff, image and diagram driven over a content driven theory book which anybody would put down in a day or so.
2. What challenges did you face while writing and getting published?
The biggest challenge was awareness. I am an absolute newbie in this world and I didn’t know where and how to start. Yes I did end up buying a book or two that speaks about how to get published in India. But as a musician with no record label or an agency, I understand the challenges one can face trying to do everything all by yourself. Keeping my past experiences in mind, I knew I had to do something different so that my work gets accepted and slowly gets recognised. How and where to start was the question.
3. How did you come to know about the literary agency THE BOOK BAKERS?
Through Mr. Neil D’silva who is a well renowned author and has worked very closely with The Book Bakers.
4.How did THE BOOK BAKERS help you and what would you like to say about them ?
Suhail was the man incharge to get a bunch of publishing deals for me. He helped me streamline quite a lot of things and pitched my work at multiple places. The result is in front of you. Who knew that a technical/self help book about learning guitar can get a recognised publisher. I definitely couldn’t have done this all by myself. Thats where The Book Bakers came in and took away my major stress and help me undertand ways to overcome certain challenges.
5. How supportive is your publisher of your work?
Very Supportive. Considering its a self help – technical learning book, they were very patient and catered to all my changes and edits to help me reach my goal and result.
6. How do you see literary success for yourself?
Right now I am enjoying the whole idea of having something legitimate with my name on it. I want to see this book become a success story for all aspiring guitar players and educators first. The day I see all schools and institutes making this book and my next one their first choice for learning, I will give myself a tiny pat on the back and enjoy that tiny little moment of ‘Success’
7. When can we expect your next book?
Maybe end of 2023 or early 2024. Book 1 needs to spread far and wide. Once that happens, the next one will follow Volume 1’s footsteps.
8. How has your experience being working with Locksley Hall Publishing ?
If I am allowed to summarise the experience in a few words, then I’d say it was stress free, smooth and seamless.
9. Any message or tips for aspiring authors?
I myself am still an aspiring author. I have just started understanding the basics of this profession. But looking at it from a sentimental stand point, I’d say, just do it. It’s an amazing boost to your confidence and it pushes you to improve and get better at your skill. Try, fail and repeat. There is success in that. There is growth in that. Being stuck and not trying is like improsining your mind.
BOOK NAME : THE GUITAR JOURNAL
PUBLISHER : LOCKSLEY HALL PUBLISHING
BOOK SYNOPSIS/BLURB :
Do you enjoy the sound of the guitar? Do you visualise playing this instrument while listening to your favourite songs? Have you been contemplating on picking up this instrument? Have you been scrolling and saving pictures of your favourite guitar?OR Have you been trying to learn the guitar online all by yourself and are currently lost ?
If you enjoy the sound of this instrument and have been day dreaming of playing the guitar effortlessly, then you have been holding yourself back from something that will change your life for the best possible reasons. Music is extremely theraputic, enhances dexterity, co-ordination and also helps in shaping one’s personality. It not only sharpens your creativity, but it also shapes your abilities to think differently and make good decisions.
With the help of this book, you will not only be a campfire champ, but also a guitarist who knows the basics and aesthetics of this instrument. Your journey from being a rookie to a rock solid semi pro is guaranteed. With unique and high quality images, well explained finger positions, basic theory and personal practise tips, guitar learning will be a lot more fun and streamlined.
For all those who have been trying to pick up this art all by themselves, fret not. This book entails all the valid and necessary information to ensure you are on the right path. This is a great learning module and covers everything that is suppose to be taught/learnt at a foundation level.
Go buy that guitar that you have been eyeing for a while and give yourself 21 days with this book. Results are inevitable and you will see yourself strumming and playing the guitar flawlessly.
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