It's official... The BGP will be performing LIVE at Seattle Living Room Shows!!

Here are the details:
Date:    Friday 6/15
Time:    Doors at 8pm music at 9pm
Cost:    $15.00 cash at the door

*21 and over ONLY
*MUST rsvp at seattlelivingroomshows@gmail.com to be on the list. 
     Please reference the show and names of guests.
*The show location will be released the day before the show.

My friend, Jonnie Washburn, wrote this song as a gift for his mom this Mother's Day.

Since I tracked the acoustic guitar for it, I wanted to share it here on my blog:

[ Click Here ]  to see the video  #MomsRock

Visit the MUSIC page...

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[ CLICK HERE ]  to download my 2008 release for free!!


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Here is a song that I recently composed with one of my guitar students, Noah Price.

This is the first Dustin & Noah collaboration ...and it totally rocks!!

Check it out... download it... enjoy.

I've been teaching guitar for over 15 years now and currently have 25 students...
...some in their 60s and one as young as 7!!  


Students and Parents regularly ask me questions about what guitar they should get to "start out on."

This video is my answer to that question, with some hilarious outtakes at the end of the video.

[ Link to Video ]

Please let me know if you have any questions.


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We are updating the Dustin Blatnik guitar student page daily!! Be sure to take a look and try out some of the tools that are currently featured on the page. We would also welcome any feedback that you would like to share with us.  Are you looking for lesson materials that are not currently loaded onto the page?  ...or perhaps more specific detail?  Just let us know :)

Rees and I have put together this special solo performance of his favorite Christmas song to play on the guitar... we call it "Christmas Eve"

I am very proud of Rees' hard work on this song... please take a moment and listen to "Christmas Eve" by Rees.

Dustin and his Guitar Students are putting on a performance for close friends and family February 26th
at The Warehouse music studio in Kent, WA.  This performance was originally scheduled for January; 
however, the weather in the Northwest had different plans!! Snow-mageddon 2012, so we rescheduled
the performance for February :)

Immediately following the event, I will attach links to the bottom of this announcement where you will be
able to download the music, and other media from their performance!  You can already download some
of the backing tracks that my students will be using during a few of the performances (link below).

Also, check out the "students" page on my site for additional info on these amazing students.



[Link to Performance Backing Tracks]

A few months ago, Allen Stone - one of my favorite artists, asked me to play guitar for a live video he envisioned. Add a handful of Seattle's finest musicians... some pizza... a few miniature candy bars...  and you get: [Link to Video] Allen's music is amazing.  Enjoy the video!

Pictures from our last showcase are here:

[Link to Pictures]

You can also find the pictures from previous showcase performances on the "Students" page of this website.

Nice work everyone!

When:  June 27th @ 7:00pm
Where:  Champions Centre (Tacoma, WA)


With over 20 student performances each year, of all ages and abilities, Dustin Blatnik has created one of the northwest's most distinguished displays of musical talent -- The Guitar Student Showcase!

The showcase traditionally takes place at Champions Centre in Tacoma, Washington featuring a professional performance stage - fully equipped with lighting, sound, and backline.

To ensure maximum Rock Star-ness, all students receive the unique opportunity to perform with a live band (featuring some of Tacoma's most talented local musicians!).

Endorsement inquiries, please email:  Showcase@DustinBlatnik.com 

Click HERE to see The BGP in their Seattle audition!!!

 

Dustin Blatnik was featured this week on www.PrivateLessons.com -- Here is an excerpt from the website: Dustin Blatnik is a soulful guitarist who is getting more and more attention from the guitar community. Playing a 6 string electric Dustin has some astonishing chops, but he's not just some virtuoso flavor of the month. He doesn't settle on any one particular sound or style of music, but instead his music reveals a very tasteful player with a variety of great riffs and solos. Sporting a very clean and fast technique, Dustin's style features incredible playing that serves each individual song very well. He has effortlessly traversed genres without compromising his exquisite, blues-based playing. Dustin's level of speed, precision, note control, and improvisational ability is worthy of notoriety and enhances his technical yet very emotional music.

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We are excited to announce that TheBGP will be releasing our *NEW* collection of songs on August 5th (2010) at the Crocodile in Seattle WA. Get your ticket... show up and be ready to have a good time... take a few pics with the band... and get an autographed copy of the new album! Ya Digg?!!	The BGP @ Wiseman Studios (WA)
Link to Announcement

WHEN: May 23 (2010) WHERE: Champions Centre (Tacoma WA) More than 15 students -- ages 9 to 30 -- are slated to put their abilities on display -- some performing live for the very first time!!To ensure maximum Rock Star-ness, all students receive the unique opportunity to perform with a live band. *** Tickets are available by emailing Showcase@DustinBlatnik.com *** We invite you to attend this event, and celebrate the diligence, hard work, and accomplishments of Dustin's Guitar Students.	Guitar Student Showcase

On the heels of America's Got Talent... TheBGP set out for a West-Coast Tour in the Fall of 2009. Immediately upon their return to the Seattle-Tacoma area, TheBGP found themselves back in the studio in preparation of their 2010 CD-release. With much inspiration from an eye-opening 2009, the band has been working vigorously with Producer Brian Fennell (of Barcelona) to record and release the next generation of BGP music. 2010 may be a groundbreaking year for TheBGP -- stay tuned.

Studio Session (Jan 2010)

Dustin Blatnik will be giving a *special* solo performance on Christmas Eve @ Champions Centre in Tacoma Washington. "The Christmas Eve service at Champions Centre is always a favorite part of our holiday tradition." (Dustin Blatnik)Come early and enjoy the pre-service musical entertainment from Dustin @ 430pm & 630pm

www.ChampionsCentre.com

Dustin Blatnik will be hitting the road with TheBGP this November for the band's first tour since Dustin Blatnik joined the BAND. Let the Tour-Countdown begin!!!

TheBGP

Dustin Blatnik, Josh Demorrow, and Brandon Ghorley... are gearing up for TheBGP's last local performance of 2009 @ the Crocodile in Seattle, WA. Tuesday -- October 20th -- 800pm Use the link below to view the Press Release Link to Press Release

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Dustin Blatnik recently entered Guitar Center's "King of the Blues" competition. After winning (2) in-store performances, Dustin will now be competing against some of the BEST guitarists in Washington State. This State-Finals phase of the competition will be held on September 30th, 2009 @ the Seattle Guitar Center. It's FREE to attend --- come on out and show some love!!! Link to VIDEO on YouTube

KOTB 2009

TheBGP is proud to announce that you can now purchase our EP release "BRIDGES" on iTunes... Check it :) Bridges

The BGP auditioned for America's Got Talent

The BGP

High Dive --- Seattle WA May 10th 2009 @ 9:00pm The BGP puts on a clinic entitled "How to Crush an audience and leave them wanting more." Dig it. Link to High Dive Video

Dustin Blatnik

Guitarists / musicians are always talking about 'tone'... so here's a quick plug for two of the best effects companies around: Link to Pedal Worx Link to Tone Freak I love my "Abunai2" from Tone Freak & there are few WAH pedals that can compete with the "Cool Machine" from Pedal Worx!!! Both of these guys make high quality effects... your 'tone' will thank you.

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We are proud to officially announce Dustin Blatnik's very first Guitar Student SHOWCASE. This Showcase Debut is long-awaited and features 10+ of Dustin Blatnik's Guitar Students!!! (many of them in their first performance EVER) This SHOWCASE will give Guitar Students the opportunity to: Share their hard work and discipline learning the guitar with friends and family Gain valuable experience preparing for a public performance Showcase their dedication and commitment to music and highlight a few of their many accomplishments Details: The Mandolin Cafe / April 18th 2009 / 6:30-8:00pm

www.briangreen.org