Bath School of Rock
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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
- Born on this day in 1948, UK singer-songwriter, Nick Drake. 'Pink Moon' youtu.be/aXnfhnCoOyo 1 hour ago
- OTD in 1968, The @RollingStones scored their seventh UK No1 single when 'Jumpin Jack Flash' hit the top of the charts youtu.be/LJ9D0UHP7x4 4 hours ago
- Just taught 'Hotel California' by The Eagles: youtu.be/NUbTW928sMU You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 1 day ago
- Just taught 'Peter Gunn Theme' by Duane Eddy: youtu.be/296wS9ome4M You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 1 day ago
- Just taught 'Come Together' by the Beatles: youtu.be/axb2sHpGwHQ You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 1 day ago
- OTD in 1954, Guitarist Danny Cedrone died just 10 days after he recorded the guitar solo on ‘Rock Around The Clock’ youtu.be/F5fsqYctXgM 2 days ago
- .@BlackStarRiders perform the Thin Lizzy classic 'Boys Are Back In Town' at Download Festival 2013 youtu.be/dLJiXaX51YM 3 days ago
- Scott Gorham and Damon Johnson add some guitar harmonies to the new @BlackStarRiders track, Bound for Glory. youtu.be/3Ippf-8mWbI 3 days ago
- RT @Gyroman999: 20th Century Foxes do a great set @ Chapel Arts despite the noise Tzars down @BANES @95dba= quietest Venue in Bath http://t… 3 days ago
- Just taught 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' by Bob Dylan: youtu.be/cJpB_AEZf6U You can learn this song, too, with bathguitarschool.com! 4 days ago
@imaguitarist on Twitter
- @DorsetAviatrix I look forward to that grotty weather again, and a respite from this crippling disability!! 5 hours ago
- @DorsetAviatrix No, a little muggy. I am sat in a dark room with windows firmly closed because I like to breath! 5 hours ago
- Pollen count is forecast to be very high today. I will opt to stay indoors and hide after yesterday's agonising hayfever episode. 6 hours ago
- “@hugh_d: Don’t want to pay new parking charges in Victoria Park #Bath? Park on the grass instead. Simples! twitpic.com/cxztv6” Ha ha! 6 hours ago
- @Profiainstewart Nicely put. Some of us watch, listen, learn and enjoy your balanced presentation of the facts. Keep it up! :-) 6 hours ago
- “@DerekTheWeather: Enjoy the sunshine today but if you suffer from hayfever, the pollen count is very high: http://t.co/EwUzY9eT3C” Gah! 6 hours ago
- “@fergieweather: http://t.co/y84nBsg2im” Chucking it down in Bath right now. Very heavy and noisy! 1 day ago
- Wow! That's some heavy downpour of rain in Bath right now. Noisy! 1 day ago
- RT @fabs_dener: @WeLoveBath I managed to catch this beautiful view at 4.50am of the red sky @ Pultney St #Bath http://t.co/NDSdNjvzSU 1 day ago
- @mclmusic Yes, it's often hard to practice what you preach. I just join in with my students and get in some double time practice!! 1 day ago
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Recent Posts
- Rockschool Launch Hot Rock Guitar 4 & 5
- 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
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Tag Archives: Steve Vai
Olaf Diegel’s 3D Printed Guitar Orchestra by Dave Marks
Dave Marks was asked to create a new arrangement of the 3D Printshow Theme, featuring Olaf Diegel’s ODD 3D Printed guitar. This arrangement features multiple harmonised parts, played with Ebows and a variety of effects to create the sound of … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Video, Website
Tagged 3D Printshow, Dave Marks, Guitar Orchestra, ODD 3D Printed Guitar., Olaf Diegel, Queen, Steve Vai
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Steve Vai Announces Solo UK Tour
Virtuoso guitarist and visionary composer Steve Vai is set to release a new solo album of original material, on September 11th (in the UK) called ‘The Story Of Light’. The title comes out on Favored Nations Entertainment, the label Vai … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Tour, Video, Website
Tagged 2005, 2009, 2012, Aimee Mann, Beverly McClellan, Blind Willie Johnson, Dave Weiner, Deborah Hensen, Favored Nations Entertainment, GRAMMY, Jeremy Colson, Joe Satriani, John the Revelator, New Album, No More Amsterdam, Philip Bynoe, Real Illusions: Reflections, Steve Morse, Steve Vai, The Story Of Light, Ticketmaster, UK Tour, Where The Wild Things Are
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2012 G3 European Tour feat. Steve Vai, Joe Satriani & Steve Morse
Steve Vai & Joe Satriani will be joined by Steve Morse as the G3 tour tears through Europe this summer! Its a G3 World Domination as the first show of the New Zealand/Australia tour kicks off on Saturday 24th March featuring Vai, Satriani & Steve Lukather in … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Video, Website
Tagged Austrailia, Eric Johnson, Europe, G3 Tour, Germany, Hungary, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani, New Zealand, Red House, Russia, Steve Lukather, Steve Morse, Steve Vai
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Vai digs Jess Lewis and shares her rendition of “Die To Live” to his millions of Facebook fans!
Steve Vai is so impressed with Jess Lewis’ rendition of “Die To Live” he posts a sweet message and Jess’ video to his million+ fans on his Facebook fan page! It’s one thing to be a personal friend and teen … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Video, Website
Tagged Alex Hutchings, Dario Cortese, Die To Live, Facebook, Guthrie Govan, JamTrackCentral, Jan Cyrka, Jess Lewis, Steve Vai, YouTube
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Joe Satriani – Starry Night Live in San Francisco beach for Kron 4 TV
Joe Satriani and Galen Henson plays “Starry Night” for KRON 4 Bay Area news at Crissy Field in San Francisco. During the interview to promote his home coming concerts at The Fillmore in San Francisco, Joe talks about his famous guitar students, … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, Video, Website
Tagged Bay Area, Brian May, Charlie Hunter, Crissy Field, Eric Clapton, Galen Henson, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Joe Satriani, Kirk Hammett, KRON 4, San Francisco, Starry Night, Steve Vai, The Fillmore
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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
Happy Birthday, Frank!
The multitalented musical genius that was Frank Zappa would have turned 70 years old today (DOB: December 21st 1940) but unfortunately Frank died on December 4th 1993, succumbing to a lengthy battle against prostate cancer. Zappa achieved a lot of … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, News, RIP, Video, Website
Tagged Adrian Clark, Anniversary, Billy The Mountain, David Mead, Eric Johnson, Frank Zappa, Guitar, Joe Satriani, Mothers of Invention, Rest in Peace, RIP, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Steve Vai
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Jimi Hendrix ~ RIP (1942-1970)
On September 18th 1970 the music world lost yet another guitar legend – Jimi Hendrix. Jimi died, aged 27, in the flat of his girlfriend, Monika Dannemann, in Notting Hill, London. Wonders will never cease about what musical delights Jimi would have created … Continue reading
Posted in Music, News, RIP, Video, Website
Tagged 40th, Anniversary, G3, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, John Mayer, Little Wing, Monika Dannemann, Notting Hill, Rest in Peace, RIP, Satriani, Steve Vai, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Yngwie Malmsteen
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Jam Track Central ~ Backing Tracks!
Jam Track Central are your Jam tracks superstore for professional quality backing jam tracks, amazing guitar playing and a wide range of tuition products. Jam Track Central have jam tracks in a variety of styles, virtuoso solo videos with accurate Tabs … Continue reading
