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I’M A GUITARIST
Welcome to I'M A GUITARIST, the personal blog of Richard Perkins.
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Previous Blogs
- Acoustic Apprentice 2009
- Acoustic Blues France 2010
- Bath Guitar School Band 2009
- Bath Guitar School Band 2010
- Bath Guitar School Band 2011
- Bath Guitar School Band 2012
- Blues & Beyond 2012
- Complete Acoustic Guitarist 2011
- Complete Acoustic Guitarist 2012
- Complete Electric Guitarist 2011
- Modern Electric Blues 2010
- Modern Electric Blues 2011
- Monsters of Rock 2009
- Rock Apprentice 2010
- South West Rocks 2010
- Sussex Rocks 2012
@bath_gtr_school on Twitter
- At @Stage2Studios ready to rehearse for @Bathfestivals Party in the City on Friday 24th May in Parade Gardens. @bath_gtr_school on at 6:30pm 1 day ago
- "A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open." - Frank Zappa http://t.co/vThc2KsJUn 1 day ago
- Just taught 'One Way Or Another' by Blondie: youtu.be/mFerLNdpwO4 You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 2 days ago
- Just taught 'Touch Too Much' by AC/DC: youtu.be/pasdXZ6QEes You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 3 days ago
- Just taught 'Low' by Cracker: youtu.be/gYdlqjiQPAc You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 3 days ago
- Just taught 'Teach Your Children' by CSNY: youtu.be/wx4AATLY7L8 You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 3 days ago
- 1996: Blues guitarist Johnny Guitar Watson died of a heart attack while on tour in Japan; collapsing mid guitar solo. youtu.be/hLNvBWOGI2g 3 days ago
- On this day in 1970, Crosby Stills Nash & Young went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Deja Vu'. youtu.be/c7goifK_2qY 4 days ago
- On this day in 1966, The Beach Boys released their album 'Pet Sounds'. youtu.be/-E4FRtrD9aQ 4 days ago
- Just taught 'Whole Lotta Love' by Led Zeppelin: youtu.be/jRiGOjHFsgg You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 4 days ago
@imaguitarist on Twitter
- “@Whatleydude: 120 photos over five years of my #EmptyUnderground shots now have a home - emptyunderground.com” - I love the underground. 22 hours ago
- @azazell0 Ha! I get it... I also learned that nursery kids have bogeys and are not very steady with knives and forks so prefer to use hands! 22 hours ago
- I remembered today that I had lunch on Thursday with two children called Tiger and Constantina. Poor little kids at nursery school. 22 hours ago
- Brrr! Chart shows chilly Arctic air over the UK on Thursday. http://t.co/kg3WsfgECs / via @DerekTheWeather 22 hours ago
- “@georgianbath: Unmapped Bath.....the countdown is on..... fringeartsbath.co.uk/is-this-bath/” I will visit this week - I can't wait! 23 hours ago
- RT @BBCBreaking: UK astronaut Tim Peake (@astro_timpeake) to go to International Space Station bbc.in/12mIqFL #ISS http://t.co/BrQ4… 1 day ago
- @MimiTemplarGay -- Yay! Go @DaleTemplar!! 1 day ago
- RT @bath_gtr_school: At @Stage2Studios ready to rehearse for @Bathfestivals Party in the City on Friday 24th May in Parade Gardens. @bath_g… 1 day ago
- I think this book store has taken the title of @orzelc's book 'How To Teach Relativity To Your Dog' too literally. http://t.co/zvQaPxYIGU 3 days ago
- RT @ITVLauraK: Remember in all of this- corporation tax is paid on profits, NOT sales - of course the two are linked, but tax costs not cal… 4 days ago
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Recent Posts
- Ricky Gervais Launches ‘Learn Guitar With David Brent’
- Commander Chris Hadfield’s Top Guitar Space Videos!
- Metal Legends Black Sabbath Announce December 2013 UK Tour
- HMV saved by Hilco in rescue deal worth ~£50m
- Tribute to Jimi Hendrix made from plectrums unveiled in London
- Eric Johnson Kicks Off 6-Date UK Tour
- G7th Launch The Vocal Capo
- Introducing: TC Electronic String Economy
- Brit Pop Heavyweights Settle Differences To Perform Teenage Cancer Trust Gig
- Richard Branson Launches New Label – Virgin EMI Records
- Name That Chord, Chimp!
- Slash records a rockin’ take of ‘Angry Birds’ theme tune
- Guthrie Govan demos the TC Electronic Ditto Looper
- Roy Buchanan: Greatest Unknown Guitarist in the World
- A musicians worst nightmare: 1965 Gibson ES335 crushed in airport loading dock
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Category Archives: Workshop
Rockschool Announce FREE Syllabus Workshops – 22nd September 2012
Following the launch of their ground breaking 2012 syllabus for guitar, bass and drums, Rockschool are proud to present two free workshops with Rockschool Chief Examiner Noam Lederman & Publishing Manager James Uings at Chamberlain Music in Haslemere, Surrey on Saturday 22nd … Continue reading
Posted in Lesson, Music, News, Website, Workshop
Tagged 2012-2018, Chamberlain Music, Corinne Bailey Rae, Guitar Grade, James Uings, Mark Hill, Music Exam, Noam Lederman, Rockschool, State of Bengal, Surrey, Syllabus, Total Guitar, Trevor Horn, Workshop
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Bath Guitar Festival and Summer School returns to its founding city: 20-27 July
The International Guitar Foundation’s Bath Guitar Festival returns to its founding city after a two-year hiatus for their annual 19th festival and summer school. The combination of workshops, concerts and jamming sessions has become synonymous with IGF and this year’s … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Video, Website, Workshop
Tagged Aynsley Lister, Bath Racecourse, Chris Eaton, Clive Carroll, Dan LaVoie, Dario Cortese, Don Alder, Gary Moore, Guitar Lab, Guitar Techniques, Guitarist, IGF, International Guitar Festival, International Guitar Foundation, James Uings, Jamie Hunt, Jazz & Beyond, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Satriani, Jools Holland, Justin King, Kit Morgan, Matt Schofield, Neville Marten, Phil Castang, Steve Allsworth, Steve Smyth, Stuart Masters, Stuart Ryan, Sulis Sound Track Festival, Tristan Seume, Vintage Trouble, Yngwie Malmsteen
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Monsters of Rock #5
This past weekend saw 17 of my budding Bath Guitar School students gather together for the fifth Monsters of Rock band workshop. The group were backed by a full band of vocals, drums and bass and honed their live performance … Continue reading
Posted in Monsters of Rock, Music, News, Uncategorized, Video, Website, Workshop
Tagged 1972, 1991, Band Workshop, Bath Guitar School, Bath School of Rock, Bob Dylan, Deep Purple, Guns N' Roses, Knockin' on Heaven's Door, Machine Head, Monsters of Rock, Richard Perkins, Smoke on the Water, Use Your Illusion
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AIR Studios Announce Guitar Recording Masterclass – 26/27 November
AIR Studios is pleased to announce two special weekend training events. Guitar Recording Masterclass (26-27 November 2011) Overview of Modern Music Production Techniques (early 2012) Guitar Recording Masterclass Held at AIR Studios (Lyndhurst Hall) on 26-27 November, the guitar recording masterclass … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Website, Workshop
Tagged AC/DC, AIR Studios, Annie Lennox, Bob Marley, Brian Eno, Carly Simon, Danny Elfman, Dave Fisher, David Gilmore, Eddie Kramer, Elliot Randall, Gary Moore, Grace Jones, Guitar Recording Masterclass, Imogen Heap, Iron Maiden, James Galway, Katie Melua, Led Zeppelin, Leo Abrahams, Lyndhurst Hall, Mark Knopfler, Oasis, Paul Simon, Phil Manzanera, Rolling Stones, Roxy Music, Rupert Coulson, Sir George Martin, Steely Dan, Steve Winwood, The Bad Plus, The Blues Brothers, Tony Platt, University of Surrey, William Orbit
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Magic Whammy Pedal Moments ~ Vai, Satriani, Gilmour and Morello
I recently taught a workshop focussing wholly on modern guitar heroes and did some extensive research on tracks that used the Digitech Whammy pedal to great affect. Here is my Top 5 Whammy Pedal moments, including: Steve Vai, David Gilmour, … Continue reading
Cheltenham Guitar Festival 2011 ~ 23 July – 5 August
Celebrate Europe’s number 1 summer school for guitar, drums and voice at the stunning University of Gloucestershire Park campus, located in the centre of the beautiful spa town of Cheltenham. The festival and summer school boasts a fantastic line-up of … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Video, Website, Workshop
Tagged Andy James, Andy McKee, Chad Wackerman, Cheltenham Guitar Festival, Colin Woolway, Dario Cortese, Denny Ilett, Erik Stams, Guitar Course, Guitar Workshop, IGF, International Guitar Festival, James Hester, Jason Sidwell, Johnny Dickinson, Martin Goulding, Matt Smith, Neville Marten, Pete Lockett, Pete Riley, Phil Castang, Rob Brian, Rodney Brannigan, Tristan Seume
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Bath Guitar Festival 2011 – Newton Faulkner, Ben Prestage, Juan Martin, To’Mezclao
Newton Faulkner kicks off the Bath Guitar Festival with a fantastic live performance at the Bath Forum. The guitar festival, now in its 19th year, has returned to the city of Bath after a one-year hiatus and promises to deliver … Continue reading
Posted in Website, Music, Review, City of Bath College, Workshop
Tagged Richard Perkins, IGF, International Guitar Foundation, City of Bath College, Guitar Techniques, Neville Marten, Bath Forum, Tallis Morris, Workshop, Guitar Heroes, Newton Faulkner, Bath Guitar Festival, Ben Prestage, Juan Martin, To'Mezclao, Chapel Arts Centre, The Pavillion, The Guildhall, British Blues, Concert
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Bath Bluegrass Orchestra | Sat 21st May 2011
The first ever Bath Bluegrass Orchestra was assembled as part of a free workshop for the Bath Americana Festival (18-22 May 2011). The workshop was held at Hayesfield Girls School in Upper Oldfield Park, Bath in their brand new and … Continue reading
Monsters of Rock #4
This past weekend’s Monsters of Rock band workshop was a huge success, with 16 young rockers taking part and culminating in a rocking performance to an audience of family and friends. This, the fourth workshop of its kind, included learning the … Continue reading
Summer 2010
Welcome to the first post of my new personal blog: I’M A GUITARIST, GET ME OUT OF HERE. Here I will write a personal account of my work and projects in first person perspective, rather than the second person perspective … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Post #1, Video, Website, Workshop
Tagged Acoustic Blues, Bath Chronicle, Bath Guitar School, BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Radio Gloucestershire, Cheltenham Guitar Festival, Chicago, CiTV, Creative Vacances, France, Gazette & Herald, Guitar Holidays in France, Hard Rock Hotel, IGF, International Guitar Foundation, Richard Perkins, Rock Apprentice, Skillicious, South West Rocks, Whizz Kid Award
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