Hey Joe – Jimi Hendrix
Slither – Velvet Revolver
Velvet Rose – Classic Rock Medley
Vice Versa – Classic Rock Medley
Out Of Order – Classic Rock Medley
Crazy Train – Ozzy Osbourne
Why – Joe Satriani
Tequila – The Champs
Classic Rock Moves & Poses
More videos to come! 
All-Day Performance Classes & Band Rehearsals
Everyone began the morning in their class rehearsal groups – Monsters of Rock and Extreme Rock. During the late-morning session the Monsters of Rock stars reassembled their bands in the practice rooms and rehearsed with Richard (Bass) and Tim (Guitar) for their medley showcase.
After lunch the bands took turns to rehearse on stage and have a sound check. During the late afternoon session everyone readied themselves for a complete run through of their sets in order of appearance for the showcase performance later.
Throughout the day all students were prepped with hints and tips about performance skills and on-stage etiquette. This included:
…and finally.
On behalf of the tutors, myself (Richard Perkins), Tim Baker and Tom Gardiner, I would like to thank all the students for their hard-work – all in the name of rock! I’d also like to extend the thank you to the parents for supporting the South West Rock Camp. See you in 2011!
South West Rocks Class of 2010
Videos will be added soon.
Morning Session – Group Performance Class
During this mornings performance session the Monsters of Rock class worked hard on their group set for the showcase performance tomorrow (Friday 30th July @ 4.30pm – MAPA Building, City of Bath College). The class rehearsed Velvet Revolver’s ‘Slither’ and Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Hey Joe’ with drummer Harry and singer Patrick.
Monsters of Rock learning Jimi's 'Hey Joe'
Afternoon Session – Band Performance Class
After lunch the Monsters of Rock class gathered into their bands and rehearsed their medley sets in the practice rooms with the tutors stepping in as session musicians.
The Monsters of Rock class will be performing:
Vice Versa
Vice Versa – Harry, Lloyd & Frankie
Out Of Order
Out Of Order – Lawrence, Frank & Joe
Velvet Rose - Max & Harry
Velvet Rose
The bands then finalised their band logos for their back drop projector images for the showcase performance.
Extreme Rock
Extreme Rock Performance
The Extreme Rock class will be performing:
Today the guys ditched their picks and learnt ‘Tequila’ Wes Montgomery style, whilst learning some tasty chords along the way. We had a blast at ” Mables Fatal Fable ” by Jason Becker for fun and a good technique workout, and finally focussed on polishing up the songs ready for tomorrows showcase performance.
Today we covered:
- Snare drum technique, with varied accents in single sixteenth notes.
- RLRL RLRL RLRL RLRL/ LRLR LRLR LRLR LRLR stick patterns.
This was an interesting challenge for the students, as it taught them how to play leading from both their right hands and then left. These exercises are great for building your chops and technique. Again we applied this to the drum kit moving the exercises around the toms and cymbals.
Well done to the boys, tomorrow will be all about rocking with the bands its gonna be ace! – Tom
Morning Session – Technique Expander
During the morning session the Monsters of Rock class learnt how to play licks that would work over the chords that they learnt on Day #2. This included:
The class working hard on their licks
The class then learnt how to play Jimi Hendrix version of ‘Hey Joe’ and continued working on the performance of Velvet Revolver’s ‘Slither’. The class also submitted their band names:
Max - Riffin'
The class bands have now chosen their set lists and now have the task of choosing an image and designing a band logo.
Afternoon Session – Performance Class
During the afternoon session the class gathered into their bands and rehearsed their songs for the performance on Friday. In the final session of the day the class tried out some of the many rock hair styles.
Check out the mug shots from the Rock Hair Styles Class:
http://southwestrocks2010.wordpress.com/rock-hair-styles-class/
Extreme Rock
Tim & Alessandro
- Intensive session on modes of the Melodic minor scale ( mainly super locrian and locrian #2)
- How to apply these scales over major and minor 2-5-1 progressions
- Brush up on the two performance pieces the students have learnt, performance tips – ” once more with feeling! “
- Tim
We covered:
Tom & Harry
- Off beat high hat patterns
- Fill ideas
- Linear fill ideas
- More ghost’s notes
- Groove and time keeping
Well done the drummers, they all played the off beats very well, Bring on Thursday! - Tom
Meet Lloyd, Harry and Joe
Morning Session – Technique Expander
During the morning session the Monsters of Rock class learnt some new chord shapes. These included:
Lawrence & Frank
This exercise was then expanded into an A Dominant Blues Jam where the class learnt a descending turnaround and used their minor pentatonic licks and expressive techniques from Day #1. The group then rehearsed Velvet Revolver’s ‘Slither’ with vocalist Patrick.
The Monsters of Rock class hard at work!
Afternoon Session – Performance Class
Over lunch the class had formed bands – drums, guitars & vocals. They chose band names and will be working on their image and band logo over the next few days. Each band will be performing a medley of classic rock riffs and a full band cover version of a classic rock hit! Some students also began writing their own songs for the performance.
In the final session of the day the Monsters of Rock class had a chance to learn some classic rock moves and poses!
Video to follow!
Extreme Rock
Extreme Rock
- Salsa and Bossa Nova rhythms using stripped down Jazz chords and progressions ( 2-5-1 / 3-6-2-5-1 )
- Chord theory ( learning how to work out chord intervals and shapes from the chord name )
- We learnt ” Why ” by Joe Satriani
- Tim
Today the drumming went a stage forward.
We looked at:
Llyod Howell
- sixteenths note hand patterns, with ghost notes
- samba and funk bass drum patterns
- basic 3 against 4 polyrhythmic ideas
- 4 way coordination
We brought all of these elements into the platform from day one, and moved them around the drum kit. This encouraged the students to think of beats in new creative ways! which worked well. Well done to the drummers! and Bring on Day 3! – Tom
South West Rock Class of 2010
Morning Session – Technique Expander
During the morning session the Monsters of Rock class learnt positions 1 and 4 of the minor pentatonic scale and improvised over a static A minor rock groove. The class then worked through some of the various expressive techniques used in solos, including:
After the break the class discussed possible songs to perform for the performance on Friday (30th July @ City of Bath College MAPA Building). The class chose to begin working on Velvet Underground’s (Slash) classic track ‘Slither’
Afternoon Session – Performance Class
In the afternoon session the Monsters of Rock class finished learning ‘Slither’ and, after working out the structure of the song, began rehearsing the song for the rest of the afternoon.
Extreme Rock
Today in class students learnt how to harmonise the Major scale and sweep pick the arpeggios, as one an exercise for technique but also to familiarise them with each chords tonal quality. There was a picking technique polish up with students learning licks in the styles of Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen and John Petrucci. To test out their modal knowledge we had several jams where the students had to change key whilst staying in the same position of the neck. We also ploughed through Ozzy Osbournes “Crazy Train”. – Tim
We started today by learning how to incorporate independence and technique into basic rock beats. As the morning developed i was giving the students different variations on single stroke sixteenth notes, and showing them how to move them round the drum kit.
With this the students are learning how to utilise their creative ideas using a simple concept. The idea is for them to learn how the practice in a productive way bringing the technique, beats and independence and making it into one exercise.
Harry, Joe, and Lloyd are taking to its well, and I look forward to Day 2 for more Rock drums. – Tom
Listen to BBC Radio Bristol for an interview with course leader Richard Perkins today!
BBC Radio Bristol
Whether it’s playing for fun or a future career in music, South West Rocks is the place to be!
South West Rocks
The Live music scene has exploded in the UK over recent years, and the thirst for quality live music is greater than ever. International Guitar Foundation (IGF) is proud to be at the forefront of this musical revolution presenting a series of performance based rock camps for young aspiring and accomplished musicians to learn, create and perform.
South West Rocks is a five-day rock camp jam packed with workshops and activities to challenge and inspire the stars of tomorrow. Set in the scenic back of Bath, students will have the opportunity to improve their technique and musicianship with other players, at the same time as learning about the music industry and session scene from a host of professionals. Students will also have the chance to take part in a range of live performances during the five days including jam sessions, band rehearsals and the student showcase on the final day.
This mixture of performance and education offers a unique benchmark opportunity for budding musicians to maximize their talents, network and socialise with new friends and become the next U2 or Foo Fighters!
Workshops take the form of open classes with something to suit every level of ability. For beginners, Rock Apprentice will ease you as you become a Guitar Hero in waiting, and the Monster of Rock programme will help train players to build power and effective solos. If you’re not a guitarist don’t fret there are also workshops for singers, bass players and drummers of all abilities.
So what are you waiting for? Come to IGF and live the dream! IGF brings you the regions best tutors, including Richard Perkins of Bath Guitar School, and state of the art facilities at City of Bath College. Whether you play solo or in a band this is a place for you to work hard have fun and take your music making to the next level. Join IGF on the front line and liberate people with your music!
http://www.ministryofguitar.co.uk
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