Episode Details

In this Jazz Guitar Today podcast, Bob Bakert talks to ‘Berklee College of Music’s guitar brain trust: Kim Perlak, Sheryl Bailey, and Larry Baione about their new guitar instruction book, “Berklee Guitar Theory”.  Originally published on Jazz Guitar Today on June 20, 2023.

Bob Bakert: “Berklee Guitar Theory” was five years in the making, curated by the current chair, Kim Perlak, who herself is a classical-style player. I got my copy, perused it, and I can tell you this is an incredible piece of work. (Applause, take a bow Berklee) It is comprehensive and mirrors the rigors and expectations of the degree program in guitar at Berklee College of Music. It was a collaborative effort of all the faculty answering the question: “What do they,  our students, and charges need to learn”…answer: A LOT!!! The good news is, that you don’t have to spend 4 years full-time.  You can grab what interests you, dare I say “Cherry Pick” from the materials what interests you. This book is a bargain… buy it, and start working on it, it will make you a better guitar player!

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