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- RIP Jim Marshall OBE ~ 1923-2012
- MonkeyFest 2012 Cancelled
- Rockschool Launches Version 4 Guitar Syllabus on May 1st!
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- 2012 G3 European Tour feat. Steve Vai, Joe Satriani & Steve Morse
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Category Archives: Workshop
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 City of Bath College, Music, Review, Website, Workshop
Tagged Bath Forum, Bath Guitar Festival, Ben Prestage, British Blues, Chapel Arts Centre, City of Bath College, Concert, Guitar Heroes, Guitar Techniques, IGF, International Guitar Foundation, Juan Martin, Neville Marten, Newton Faulkner, Richard Perkins, Tallis Morris, The Guildhall, The Pavillion, To'Mezclao, Workshop
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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
