I was at GIT in the 80's, and Jennifer was often there. Make no mistake... she was as accomplished on guitar as the other guitar masters at that time. This is a wonderful interview. I love hearing how excited she was about Jeff Beck.
'88. Jennifer had graduated prior, gone on tour, and was back teaching. Still had the building on Hollywood Blvd, and the new building was also up and running.
What a fantastic interview!!! Kids today have no idea how fortunate they are regarding gear. I remember when I started playing guitar, I had a record player, guitar, amp and a distortion pedal. No tabs, videos, tools to slow down the music, etc. I had to learn by ear. And I'm not that old...
kurt singer I totally agree with your comment about how lucky today's budding musicians are with all these tools at their bidding. My learning journey started around early 1977 pretty much the same way as yours.
What an interview. Excellent job and it was so amazing to hear some behind-the-scenes talk about Jeff Beck he truly is an inspiration to a lot of people. Jennifer rules!
She can do all, She üplays Jazz, metall, country, blues, rock, pop, what you want and with the technic that you want, two hands tapping, etc, and all impecabel, perfect and with many expresion. The best guitar player of the world,
She can play all styles funk, jazz, metall, pop, rock, blues, country, etc And she ise all the techniques two jand tapping, reading, etc. The best guitar player of the world.
Michael and her are both musical geniuses! So sad michael wasn't allowed to have her for this is it. AEG controlled everything! Poor michael and Jennifer too! The fans would've wanted jennifer not Orianthi and MJ was annoyed by orianthis guitar playing I saw it on the this is it movie lol he's used to Jennifer's skills lol
As usual, the most talented are the most humble... go Batten!
I agree. A smart lady and she has a great personality!
Beautiful artist and person . I could listen to her talk all day
She's so vivacious! Great sense of humor and mad talent
She is soooooo awesome! :D I met her after a concert in Germany and had a long chat with her at the hotelbar :D
I was at GIT in the 80's, and Jennifer was often there. Make no mistake... she was as accomplished on guitar as the other guitar masters at that time. This is a wonderful interview. I love hearing how excited she was about Jeff Beck.
Patrick Stefurak /what year GIT- was there in 81
'88. Jennifer had graduated prior, gone on tour, and was back teaching. Still had the building on Hollywood Blvd, and the new building was also up and running.
that lady influenced more guitar players !! I loves me some Jennifer Batten!
What a fantastic interview!!!
Kids today have no idea how fortunate they are regarding gear. I remember when I started playing guitar, I had a record player, guitar, amp and a distortion pedal. No tabs, videos, tools to slow down the music, etc. I had to learn by ear. And I'm not that old...
kurt singer I totally agree with your comment about how lucky today's budding musicians are with all these tools at their bidding. My learning journey started around early 1977 pretty much the same way as yours.
such a sweet, sweet lady. funny, full of life and just so much great musical experience. a real great person
What an interview. Excellent job and it was so amazing to hear some behind-the-scenes talk about Jeff Beck he truly is an inspiration to a lot of people. Jennifer rules!
Incredible musician! And down to earth 🥂
Fabulous, love Jennifer Batten, so gifted and likable. Studied with Joe Diorio, and saw her perform with Jeff Beck, something to see.
Wow Years of being Michael lead guitarist. And, now she is back after the years on the interview :))
totally down to earth. bless her soul.
Jennifer batten, very humble and beautiful xx
Jennifer Batten, very humble and beautiful, had the pleasure of meeting her. xx
I have met her last yr and she is so lovely
What a sweet soul...
Wow wow wow, thank you. Still remember Jennifer on the cover of Guitar Player mag, huge influence as a musician
I love this lady, on so many levels! And guess what... I actually have for so, so many years. Jennifer never fails... \m/ (:o)
I was watching this interview, so into the storytelling.... totally forgot I was at the office "working"
Wonderful and inspiring
I would love to have a beer with Jennifer, lots of stories !!!
Mel Bay was a wonderful man, the best guitar player i ever seen when he was alive.
What a classy artist! MJ would only work with the greatest!
Great interview
Amazing talent! What a great interview!!
Jennifer Batten, George Benson, and Earl Klugh are my guitar teachers.
She’s awesome!
she influenced my guitar playing :)
Love her! She's such a badass!!!
She's also got a fantastic band with John Macaluso on drums
"I've had many tootsie rolls from this place" Too funny.
I love my goody bags from Sweetwater.
Jason Bone them Bits O Honey thou! 💜
Adorable.
She played for the best musicians and I didn't even know she existed. But now I know 😉
Legend 🙏🙏🙏🙇
❤️❤️
Fabulous interview!
A guitarist who can actually read real sheet music! 👏🤠
She can do all, She üplays Jazz, metall, country, blues, rock, pop, what you want and with the technic that you want, two hands tapping, etc, and all impecabel, perfect and with many expresion. The best guitar player of the world,
She can play all styles funk, jazz, metall, pop, rock, blues, country, etc And she ise all the techniques two jand tapping, reading, etc. The best guitar player of the world.
Michael and her are both musical geniuses! So sad michael wasn't allowed to have her for this is it. AEG controlled everything! Poor michael and Jennifer too! The fans would've wanted jennifer not Orianthi and MJ was annoyed by orianthis guitar playing I saw it on the this is it movie lol he's used to Jennifer's skills lol
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#GUSH
Are you talking about Steve Lynchs mirror tapping 😂..okay 🌞Jen
Ms. Jenifer is my hero guitarist. She is awesome!
Jennifer is amazing; one of the greats to be sure, and one of the most interesting, inventive and advanced tappers!
Best female guitar player ever
Genius
✨✨👏👏
...she is ready😅😅😅😅😅