Posted by: Ben Howell Aug 1 2014, 09:46 PM
Hey guys,
My name is Ben Howell-I used to be an instructor here many moons ago and am now back!
Its awesome to be back and I have matured as a player, my playing tends to be revolved around blues/jazz/fusion but I do like the odd tapping lick thrown in there!
I have been playing the guitar for 13ish years, and studied Music at Bath in the UK.
I have taught at the International Guitar Festival along side some amazing players (most of who write for Guitar Techniques) and have been a session player and general guitar/amp/tone lover!
I have a theoretical background, having studied jazz at degree level and love that side of it. But I am forever in the persuit of trying to be a better musician and to be able to play what I can hear in my head
Anyway-any questions, queries give me a bell. I have some old lessons on here, but I am hoping to be much more involved now
Talk to you soon!!
B
Posted by: Todd Simpson Aug 2 2014, 03:33 AM
Welcome back!! GMC has only gotten better and better. I'm sure you are gonna dig it!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Aug 2 2014, 09:44 AM
Hey Ben, you have an awesome name. Only 3 letters but very powerful.
It's good to see another Englander on here. Are you from the Bath area or did you relocate there to study ?
Posted by: Ben Howell Aug 2 2014, 10:23 AM
QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Aug 2 2014, 09:44 AM)
Hey Ben, you have an awesome name. Only 3 letters but very powerful.
It's good to see another Englander on here. Are you from the Bath area or did you relocate there to study ?
Haha! True bro!
Near Bath area but studied there (2005-2008).
Yourself? Cheers for saying hi!
B
Posted by: tonymiro Aug 2 2014, 01:03 PM
Nice to see you back here Ben
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 2 2014, 04:30 PM
It's always great to have a guitarist called "Ben" coming back to GMC! "The return of Ben" is always a killer sequel.
I remember you mate! It's cool to see you here again! Are you planning to record some new lessons?
Posted by: Ben Higgins Aug 2 2014, 07:04 PM
QUOTE (Ben Howell @ Aug 2 2014, 10:23 AM)
Haha! True bro!
Near Bath area but studied there (2005-2008).
Yourself? Cheers for saying hi!
B
Bath's a great place. I'm about 35/40 miles south on the Somerset / Dorset border.
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Aug 2 2014, 04:30 PM)
"The return of Ben" is always a killer sequel.
Revenge of the Killer Bens.
Posted by: Ben Howell Aug 2 2014, 08:23 PM
QUOTE (tonymiro @ Aug 2 2014, 01:03 PM)
Nice to see you back here Ben
Hey buddy! Long time no speak! Hope you are good? Any of the old gang still 'ere?
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Aug 2 2014, 04:30 PM)
It's always great to have a guitarist called "Ben" coming back to GMC! "The return of Ben" is always a killer sequel.
I remember you mate! It's cool to see you here again! Are you planning to record some new lessons?
Cheers Gabriel-its been a long time-I remember ya too! Yes I hope to...if Kris lets me
QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Aug 2 2014, 07:04 PM)
Bath's a great place. I'm about 35/40 miles south on the Somerset / Dorset border.
Ah not far at all then...maybe a special video jam sesh on the cards!
Posted by: tonymiro Aug 3 2014, 11:41 AM
QUOTE (Ben Howell @ Aug 2 2014, 07:23 PM)
Hey buddy! Long time no speak! Hope you are good? Any of the old gang still 'ere?
...
I'm not bad and back to my first love working as a mastering engineer. Andrew and a few others pop in from time to time. How's things for you? Are you still teaching and transcribing as well as composing and performing? Great to see you back here
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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Aug 3 2014, 10:12 PM
QUOTE (Ben Higgins @ Aug 2 2014, 03:04 PM)
Revenge of the Killer Bens.
This would be a great name for your next song!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Oct 21 2014, 09:31 AM
Hey Ben! Welcome back, man!
So, we have two Ben now, eh?