Jennifer Batten: Lesson - Building Stamina & Speed

[@bolaoladapo1229]

This lady played on Michaels world tours with him. Soloing and killing it onstage with him night after night. She is the real real real real deal. Can't believe I found her on here today. I'm so happy.

[@alexkx8599]

She is phenomenal!

[@1DaTJo]

I’m so happy to find her too! Awesome. I’m a guitarist too, electric and acoustic. Rock on!

[@troyancheta3803]

And with Jeff Beck too. Such a badass

[@josejuarez8227]

Jennifer is a legend. This is why I love KZbin. It lets us listen to the best people on the planet.

[@kevinkuhagen1272]

Jennifer attended and graduated from GIT At least a year before I did, but she came back to do a seminar while I was there. She was killer then but has continued to grow; she has musical depth beyond belief.

[@alanmiller2250]

I can tell lol. Don't take away her bar - i love it Is that neck worn out on the lower half, or is that some pattern?

[@HarlanHarvey76]

​@@alanmiller2250it's an inlay.

[@rockybalboa2526]

: / UHHH, NO, SHE DID NOT "GRADUATE" GIT. SHE SAYS THAT HERSELF HERE IN THIS VIDEO. SHE WENT FOR ONLY A YEAR AND LEFT, SHE SAID, AND SHE ADDED, SHE NEVER WANTED TO GO TO ANOTHER SCHOOL AGAIN... JENNIFER IS POINTING OUT HERE THAT PLAYING GUITAR OR ANY OTHER MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, IS AN INDIVIDUAL THING. ITS ALL ABOUT INDIVIDUAL SELF EXPRESSION, SELF COMFORT, AND INDIVIDUAL CREATIVITY. WHICH MEANS, THERE IS NO RIGHT OR WRONG WAY TO PLAY YOUR INSTRUMENT! AS LONG AS YOU ARE EXPRESSING YOURSELF AND MAKING MUSIC, AND IT SOUNDS GOOD TO YOU AND YOUR LISTENERS! PERIOD!

[@rizalkhan]

This is really one of the best lessons I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@ichepurnoy]

She's so experienced , humble , and telling a story verbally and musically, while somehow always sticking to the point :)

[@boostergold9160]

I want her for my instructor... she is not only funny but she is humble and honest. I especially liked the fact that after years of playing she says she is still learning. Keep in mind that this woman has performed with some of the greatest artist like Jeff Beck, Michael Jackson and others!! Totally amazing!!!

[@DirkRadloff]

Her playing is so musical, you will only achieve that with a lot of experience

[@brynjones7371]

Met and chatted to Jennifer at Manchester university about 25 years ago during a demonstration. She was brilliant and very helpful. She performed a faultless version of the flight of the bumblebee at a phenomenal speed. Wonderful person, great guitarist.

[@harrisfrankou2368]

She taught a class at MI I was in really cool person. Metal shredders were testy. So she also played Bumble Bee and they all shut the f up.

[@elviok9550]

I saw her on that tour. Maybe she played flight of the bumblebee

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

It is a true fact that many musicians use Flight of the Bumblebee to inspire speed and accuracy in their technique. I am only talking technique here and not necessarily musical inspiration. My Nephew learned piano by ear and the first thing he really mastered was Flight of the Bumblebee. He has a great ear. Colin I love you nephew!

[@HektorBandimar]

She is a brilliant guitarist : RESPECT !

[@mr.c8033]

Man...She's like your best friend just chatting with you and sharing the value of the basics and showing you the dedication of fundamentals and how that will manifest into the of skill accomplishment, confidence, and ultimately greatness.

[@evalex71]

Jennifer Batten is an amazing, world class player. Everything she plays is incredible

[@JWCFB]

I love her, not just her playing but her personality. She would be great to spend time with and talk.

[@88JayLewis]

Check out her interview with Jude Gold on No Guitar is Safe Podcast... She really does seem like an awesome personality!

[@JWCFB]

Ok, thank you.

[@88JayLewis]

@@JWCFB Listen to 101 - Jennifer Batten (with Gretchen Menn) by NO GUITAR IS SAFE • Podcast w/ Jude Gold on #SoundCloud soundcloud.com/guitar-player-magazine/101-jennifer-batten-with-gretchen-menn

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

we can't know that for sure

[@bronson1392]

Hmmmmm...bit creepy, but ok.

[@MrSonicAlchemy]

Jennifer is one of the greatest. I've had the good fortune to interview her and hang out a bit as well as filming a couple of her performances. Super cool person and an absolute guitar legend!

[@music9556]

glad to see her being active

[@MarkFeaGuitar]

As a pro musician and teacher for the last 12 years, it's interesting to hear Jennifer echoing so much of what I tell my guys n gals - individuality counts for everything as well as being comfortable... Everyone has their own style and way of doing stuff. I spent 2 years playing 12 hours a day practicing scales arpeggios and all that stuff and it didn't take long to realise that playing stuff that you don't like or you don't feel is musical is pretty much a waste of time ... spend time working on your own style and play what you like, not just lydian sequences of 6 because you feel you should - then never actually use them! Love n peace fam!

[@rhamilton8257]

Not too sure about the scales and arpeggios. Can’t do any harm in learning them, you’ll always have them in the bag if you know what I mean.

[@El_Hicks]

yeah sorry, 2 years of 12 hours a day? not believable in the slightest.

[@DeadShred9]

I coulnd't agree more 35 yrs since I bought my 1st no name LP Black Pawn Shop Guitar . I have never had a formal lesson . Watched and learned from MTV Videos in the early 80'd bands like Ratt , Dokken & Crue helped me develop my own style . Never learned my chords properly all those things just became known by repetition or watching someone else play the chord and name it MIMICKING lead me to a career as a studio , session and stand in guitarist . There is no set way to learn find your Jam practice it and you will get there . Biggest thing is learn at least your first 3 Pentatonic scale positions and everything just makes more sense and gets easier . Good Luck Beginners you CAN do it !!!

[@MarkFeaGuitar]

@@El_Hicks yep... it's for real. I had no job because of an accident forcing a layoff and had nothing else to do except play guitar while my back healed, when I was mid-twenties.

[@MarkFeaGuitar]

@@rhamilton8257 you are right, there's nothing bad about learning those things - meant more from the perspective of trying to master every detail for the sake of it, like knowing every position of every scale mode in every key, when all you love is rocking out to AC/ DC...

[@DanielVerberne]

I gotta be honest, I've been skeptical of shred players like Jennifer Batten but hearing and seeing her player now, she's clearly a musician whose invested so much into the guitar over so many years and she's like all of us - she's struggled with getting the right sounds out of the instrument, with continuing to learn, she's a great communicator and very likable.

[@ramsareit]

@Madam Murdrum no arrogance is his tone...just being who he is...freedom can be given to all

[@dannymcmince]

Nice words Dan!

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

Why would you be skeptical of shred players?

[@angrybuzzy]

Love her playing and personality.

[@mastertemple8369]

Everybody wants a friend like Jennifer, a lovely magnetic energy and great story teller..

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Although I am not a guitarist, as a bassist, Jennifer Batten's lessons have always been great. And really very helpful to my own playing. I stopped playing bass but how awesome it is that Jennifer is still out there. Over many years I have seen featured articles in trade magazines and lessons taught by her. Finally, with KZbin, the World now knows a bit more about one of the greatest guitarists of our time. Male or Female. I once heard her mimic the sound of a locomotive steam engine on her guitar. I've seen and read about her on stage as a touring member of many bands. She toured with Michael Jackson and not only shredded on guitar, she wore an LED weave and huge wig that lit up and brought your focus right to her. Stunning. Jennifer you are a Kick Ass guitarist and teacher. And you are a lovely woman.

[@ahmedarafa4486]

I fell in love with her mannerism and the way she speaks. Also, she played some nice chops.

[@valentino3191]

She is one of the only players I ever heard that never gets boring to me. Her music always takes unexpected turns and it surprises me.

[@gsxerwhite]

Valentino yep Ive watched a few of MJ live videos, she's awesome.

[@oscarenfotos]

She was quite popular in the '80s while playing for MJ, but it's only now I truly begin to appreciate and understand her deep mastery of the guitar. I admire her more and more each day.

[@MrCela-Guitarworks]

got a chance to meet her. a wonderful person. only the greatest can talk honest and humble as this video shows. love it

[@GaryCareyMusic]

I saw Jennifer play in Manchester a few years ago. (She writes some wonderful music!) Afterwards she was very generous with spending time answering questions, explaining her rig and sharing playing tips. A lovely person.

[@fabadder1]

The coolest guitarist you’ll ever meet! She gets better and better. Can tell the time she spent with Jeff Beck helped shape some of her technique. I can still remember reading her columns in GFTPM and was just so impressed with how she would explain things. My friend Kevin played drums for her hooked me up to take my guitar club to see her in Birmingham and she was so good with the kids. She is a LEGEND!!! 👍

[@wbspensfan28]

I’m impressed . Been playing for 20 years and every time I watch any new vid I still learn. Guitar is the best instrument ever built

[@paulmitchell5349]

Possibly. I play guitar, but also drum.

[@pauljeron]

Her hands are just overflowing with experience and expression i wish i could get a teacher on that level

[@leehyson9831]

Such a dedicated awesome guitarist. She has immense knowledge.

[@bubbamc119]

When Jennifer talks I listen!

[@tinamichelsnelson1563]

Indeed!!!

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

Wow, what a player, AND a really cool, humble, and genuine lady.

[@rickmontgomery3037]

"Expression" bar instead of a tremolo/vibrato/whammy bar....hmmmm never thought of one of those like that, it's a great observation on her part.

[@bylocal5317]

Lol

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Rick Montgomery - It expresses crappy sound.

[@fieldfullofthistles]

I was lucky enough to see Jennifer playing with Jeff Beck around 2001 UK. That gig was like being in outer space - the sounds they were making were unreal.

[@davesaenz3732]

I like how she explains things. Not talking 100 miles per hour. Just letting you absorb things.

[@kevinmcguinness1113]

Awesome, expressive guitar player (love her Beck-like touches on the whammy bar). Not a huge fan of her solo music, but for her it definitely seems to be all about the musical journey. Comes across as a shy, humble, down-to-earth person and hasn't let her huge success affect her. Her inclusion and mastery of so many techniques is amazing. Seems like there's so much knowledge in her head all competing to come out first.

[@whip689]

Michael Jackson's best guitarist he toured with. So F'ing underrated and up there with Eddie, Vai and Satriani. You can see her love for her craft and she's holding back, which is humbling. How many players just show you their best licks, yet she teaches. ❤️

[@MrBiggysmalls87]

You can really tell when someone loves it, can’t you? I love it! 😍

[@scottyecora]

It's nice to see that she is still seeking to learn new stuff and improve her playing, like everyone! That's the gift of playing an instrument : there is always something new to learn!

[@MavicBush]

Thanks Jennifer!!! I really love your vision and sharing your experience. I have been working really hard on that jazz technical Skills that give so much to your playing ...

[@christineguimaraes6249]

Great lesson! I could listen to her for hours!

[@TheVanessasherry]

Saw her at the House Of Blues at Myrtle Beach with Jeff Beck. That was 1 awesome performance. Would give anything to have it recorded.

[@danbroussard8714]

Awesome! I got to see her when she toured with Jeff Beck in 1999. WOW! What a matchup!

[@jirusjirus9322]

One of her solo CD called Momentum, has good players on it and she wails some absolutely awesome guitar. Been in love with her since 99 when a brief chat before a Jeff Beck show. She played all the keyboard parts and jammed along with Jeff as a great foil for his expressionisms. Jennifer Batten is a nice person and a strong player. Satch and Vai should take her on a well deserved tour.

[@Beckola44]

Thank you for sharing with us Jen! I am so fortunate to have seen you play live 4 times.

[@WayneMandible]

Great lessons from a seasoned pro and obvious lover of the guitar. I've been playing a long time and feel encouraged to grow more after watching and listening to you. You have a great way of explaining and verbalizing to intricacies of guitar playing... and you're a great guitarist :). Thank you Jennifer!

[@brianmauk5126]

Wow she’s so down to earth and relaxed, she’s super talented and I’m sure would be a joy to take lessons from or jam with. Cool

[@onzkicg]

I didn’t know she’s so eloquent musically and literally.. awesome 👏

[@digbyinthedoghouse7455]

All those dislikes are from piano players.

[@GregK9]

LOL! No doubt!

[@dogapart4701]

Agree😂😂😂😂👍️

[@adamossg]

Digby in the Doghouse haha And jazz players

[@weedyguitarstudio1715]

That's a fact 😎👏👏👌🤘

[@DougMarks]

Usually dislikes are from competitors. When it comes to dislikes, it's not how many, it's what percentage. She's at 3% which is awesome. Even 10% is pretty good. Trust me, I know.

[@darrelwillis6821]

I really like to hear your phrasing and expressive insight.

[@ricktheexplorer]

I agree, I have to have a tremolo bar. My new 8 string doesn't have one, so I will have to order one for 8 string. That's the first and only guitar I ever bought without one. Magical presentation, Thank You.

[@oddfellowfloyd]

YES! My TAM10 doesn't have a bar, either, and I would LOVE to have a modded Lo-Pro Edge bridge on it!! XD (The one on my RG7620 is wonderful.)

[@robe1kanobe]

Wonderful Woman. I re-learned so much 1) Dedication..."sometimes" 😅 2) Do what works for you, 3) Be your self. 💯👍

[@phabi0]

More! More! More! Jennifer is the greatest!

[@jamespuckett6457]

so talented and humble. Would love to learn from her.

[@JeffGarnerMusic]

So good to see your YT channel. You've always been an incredible influence!

[@mastertemple8369]

All I can say Jennifer is that you are amazing and have an very accessible channel for everyone's level....Thank you

[@bryangunsher4665]

Awesome Video. Jennifer is such a great player and nice person. I had her as a teacher at GIT in the 80s. I'll never forget sitting in a tiny room with couple of other students coping licks from her.

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Lol..cool!🤘

[@1FrankDrebin]

When I was 16 years old I got a personal tour of the old Fender factory in Corona CA (early 90s). My mom was friends with Pam (Jennifer Battens sister} who was married to Fred Stuart at the time (a master builder at Fender). .. Such a cool experience ... These were the real people that make music happen. ; )

[@tubeguy009]

As vocalist I love your comment about how a guitar player can be in the same plane as a vocalist. I have always tried to play with a guitar player that has the same page as me.

[@sigenaro]

Thank you Jennifer great lesson and very inspiring you are too!

[@arpeggiomeister]

Jennifer is one of the true pioneers of the instrument. She was one of the first people to do 8 finger tapping that I had ever heard of. Used to follow her articles in the guitar magazines regularly. Fantastic player. Anyone looking to learn advanced picking needs to check out Troy Grady's stuff on KZbin. He has taken the understanding of what is involved in speed picking to a new level.

[@tinamichelsnelson1563]

Flight of the Bumblebee! Made my head spin!

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

I agree especially with your comment about her pioneering guitar. She has been a big part of elevating the instrument and laying down proper challenges for new players working on their own style.

[@gordonmcewen2661]

"...Expression Bar" - She is so right, I'm going to call it that from now on.

[@PATRICKJLM]

I think they call it like that. I mean, I have heard this term before.

[@rickfeith6372]

I like that term better. Idiot guitar players named it a trem...lol, tremolo is when the volume goes up and down. Vibrato is the correct term, but its been wrong so long it stuck. Whammy is the worst, it reminds me of very unmusical noobs doing dive bombs. Get your expression bar training from Vai, Petrucci, Gilmour, Plini and you'll get a good idea how to use it properly

[@PATRICKJLM]

@@rickfeith6372 Do you even play guitar? No one is buying a guitar with a tremolo just for the vibrato. Especially locked systems.

[@rickfeith6372]

😂😂😂😂😂 27 years of playing. Do tell where I said who's buying what for what? I simply said about how there is NOTHING tremolo about the bar. Its the wrong term. I've also got 3 high end Japanese guitars with OG Schaller Floyds

[@PATRICKJLM]

@@rickfeith6372 You like it or not, the system called "tremolo" and the lever "wammy bar". Get over it.

[@MedardKrzisnik]

Wow, this is really very important lesson that I am trying to find for years. I rally miss the lessons like this one. I am very interested in the subject of sound, because I am also a sound chaser on my guitar. We don't discuss about the sound of the same note, coming from the different frets, about their different quality, tone, intensity that we can choose from to express our musical ideas with the instrument. Thank you immensely, great Jennifer Batten. I follow your work from Michael Jackson in 1987 until now. You are amazing player, and I really like to listen to your solo albums, too. Thank god that we have Jennifer. Tapping is great, soloing is alive! Rock guitar lives! Screw the 90ies and cold machine of 2000s. Long live the great music, skill, expression, emotion of the guitar player!

[@johnhudson9167]

Almost more than her guitar playing, I remember, as a kid in the 80s, being blown away by her on-stage performances with Michael Jackson. Playing with arguably one of the best live acts and biggest stars ever, in front of some of the biggest crowds, and she's this massive personality and totally central to the show (second only to MJ). And, not a bad guitar player too...

[@gsxerwhite]

John Hudson there's a bunch of those videos on youtube. I've watched a few of them to hear her. She's great.

[@1crunchy2]

She also played with Jeff Beck on a couple of tours.

[@WAN2TREE4]

You are awesome. I never realized how boring my style is until I heard your inputs. Thank you very much for your videos.

[@schrodingcheshirecat]

Man, Been such a fan since the mid 80's. I consider Jennifer Batten THE virtuoso guitarist. She, and Vinnie Moore inspired me to start playing. Used to listen to lessons from her on little vinyl records that came in guitar magazines. Her Washburn looks and sounds great.

[@MIKO_MDG]

Dear Jennifer, in addition to your endearing, tasteful musicality, clear presentation and warm persona, your TONE is killa-dilla! Was it so Beck-like before you worked with Jeff? There's definite colors of Beck there. Your jazzy riffs are of particular interest to me. I never took lessons from a jazzer. Prolly why I can't play them! But I love standards, accompanying myself with a walking bass, and writing in that vein. Peace you dear heart!

[@donnytstordock]

I remember her tapping column in Guitar for the Practicing Musician magazine. Always looked forward to that column.

[@caressofstars4239]

She is incredibly vibrant, enthusiastic and intelligent. I am motivated to try out everything she is showing here! Women who love playing the guitar need more role models like her.

[@BrianJDumas]

Thanks for an awesome video! Been doing great with rhythm playing but been stuck at the same speed level for years..Thanks again!!!

[@andyorr1597]

Went to a clinic with her at a local shop a few years ago. Very cool - she’s way underrated. Very personable too. Really enjoyed it.

[@bradevans7107]

The exact same thing i try to instill in players who need a new direction to create, explore and build skill. Any scale with diverse accending & decending patterns... My favorite: with phrygian dominant is decending quads. I love how stylish it looks the way glen drover holds the pick.

[@JasonMcFly]

Cool person and great teacher. I remember seeing her with Michael back in the day, years before I ever picked up a guitar. I was awestruck

[@STRAT62]

Classy player and lady. I remember seeing her spotlight in Mike Varney's column in GP.

[@kennethharn2893]

So good to see you again! Love your stuff!!!

[@autk]

Learned so much from JB...what a legendary tour that was.

[@glock17sks56]

Thanks a lot Jennifer, you have won my heart and my subscription. Highly enlightening and very very motivating. Thank again!

[@mikehayden7330]

Wow, I have never heard of her before, but what an awesome person and guitarist. Will seek her music now!

[@BrenQ99]

Why have I never seen this woman before?? She is Amazing!! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I am now a fan.

[@64north20west]

Jennifer has jaw-dropping skills. It is not easy to be that good and to describe with such detail how it gets done. She is a G.O.A.T.

[@dwhizzledizzle3538]

When she said sweep picking she spoke my love language.😍

[@JazzOcasterCovers]

Attended a Beck show with Jen, was a photographer for a local mag, she played to me a lot - lol , she was so cool, got some great shots ~

[@theharvardyard2356]

That first bit about using the whammy bar was actually very helpful, I feel like no one really uses it like that for expression anymore. It's only used for harmonics, flutters, divebombs or shimmers on chords. No one really uses it for lead lines like that anymore but it's an excellent tool for that too.

[@autk]

Jeff Beck all the time everywhere, the master of the tremolo bar..and she picked up a ton from touring with him in 99 .. and her playing has been greatly improved since...she was always a monster but he influenced her tremendously with the bar.

[@harryguitar-t3f]

i talked to her (she did a gear Demo for Digitech before i played with a Band in Frankfurt /Germany) very nice Person!! and she watched the Band for a while:-)

[@zzarkS]

:me looking at my fixed bridge: Jennifer absolutely SHREDS! Love this!

[@snezanakonkova329]

Jennifer! Thank You So Much For Your Work! Thank You For Finding Michael Jackson And Making The Best Music In The World! You Are A True Guitar And Performance Genius! You Are So Beautiful Inside And Outside! Every Your Move Shines Bright As The Sun! You Are My Inspiration As A Guitar Player! God And Life Bless You! Thanks So Much! Thanks Guitarist Channel For Bringing This Fabulous Material To People!

[@thatguy1558]

Any time I can find a Jennifer Batten video, I smile.

[@stepitupandgo67]

Jennifer is inspirational to say the least....nice stephen's extended cutaway guitar....I miss that place in seattle....have seen her play live a couple times and she always impresses...one of the best....

[@dong1872]

What an engaging and skilled person. Seems to be so grounded and likeable. Excellent teacher, too. Thank you!!

[@JayManWolf]

More J.B. please!! I love her honesty and talent! Much respect!

[@sunjamrblues]

I love this lesson! Thanks, Jennifer - I am now shamed into spending more time working on my tremolo bar skills.

[@garyavans70]

So glad this popped up. She TOTALLY gets it.

[@TheJofrica]

She explains things extremely well. I realize she is not just sharing knowledge, she is sharing wisdom

[@laguanhayes214]

Jennifer reminds me of my first time I saw Beat It on stage with MJ (concert video footage). I kept trying to figure out who is that strange guitarist running around on stage performing all the pyrotechnics and not missing a note. To me Jennifer seemed to blow doors on every guitarist out there, male or female. My first guitar instructor was a Jennifer Batten clone. She, yes she, was so laid back, casual and unassuming. I actually insulted her, by accident, the first day in class. During roll call I asked if the other instructor, a male, had any opening slots. She asked why. I explained I heard he might be favorable to my bass playing background. She said that made no sense. I felt stupid, agreed with her and stayed. Best decision I ever made. She turned out to be the best guitarist I have ever known.

[@theoversouls]

Great player, great teacher and a cool person. Big thumbs up.

[@FoFrx]

I met you at GIT in 1987....pure love

[@jazzsounds8159]

Her bio is off the charts, it reads like a who's who of the greats that she has played with. Her academic leanings are killer.

[@jamstudiostheshed1]

Did you see the Jeff Beck Trk last year or year before Fab think he brought the wrong lead had to change his effect peddle with his hand any how Jennifer made the trk ATB Best for 2020

[@brocktranz]

One of the best guitarists of our times. Absolute legend.

[@joelourenco4621]

Very humble and genuine indeed!

[@steveg219]

What a great player and great teacher!!!

[@tmunday7270001475143]

Jeff Beck makes that guitar sound like Angel's are playing with his tremelo bar!

[@spyderlogan4992]

Greetings from Austin~!. Her pick is a Gravity(tm) Classic Standard 1.5 mm. How do I know? She gave me one when I saw and heard her at a gig here in Austin a couple years back. Also those graphics on the fretboard are from a company called Neck Illusions. They are, literally, decals. Check out their website. A wide variety of artwork; very innovative/creative. And a new project called 'Full Steam'...check it out on youtube also.

[@johne1599]

I saw you 20+ years ago at The Backyard in Austin, TX playing behind Jeff Beck. You were amazing. I was knocked out impressed with your playing. Thanks for this lesson. :)

[@CammedFox]

Jennifer is such a great player. Always been a fan of hers