Line 6 and Berklee Press Join Efforts!

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Posted 2002-08-22

Line 6, Inc., inventors of digital modeling guitar amplifier technology, and Berklee College of Music, the world’s largest independent music college and the premier institution for the study of contemporary music, announced today they have entered into an agreement enabling Line 6 to deliver Berklee’s world-renowned guitar and bass curriculum through GuitarPort, Line 6’s computer-based jamming and learning tool.

Under the terms of the agreement, Berklee will provide Line 6 with a multitude of its online musical instructional programs and lessons for guitar and bass guitar for use through GuitarPort. The interactive lessons were developed by top instructors and include varying combinations of play-along audio files, lead sheets, tablature, notation and text.

“From the Berklee perspective, we are very excited to work with Line 6 to reach an audience of aspiring guitar players through GuitarPort, one of the most amazing pieces of music technology that we’ve seen in a long time,” said David Kusek, associate vice president for Berklee Media. “GuitarPort is one of the best examples of utilizing innovative technology to teach performance related skills.”

The new lessons and programs are designed for guitarists and bass players of all skill levels from beginner to advanced. The instructional programs for guitar include: -more- “Instant Guitar” (day one beginner); “Berklee Practice Method Guitar” (novice); “Jim Kelly’s Guitar Workshop” (intermediate to advanced); and “More Jim Kelly’s Guitar Workshop” (intermediate to advanced). Lessons for bass guitar include: “Instant Bass” (day one beginner); “Berklee Practice Method Bass” (Novice); “Rock Bass Lines” (beginner through advanced); and “Slap Bass Lines” (beginner through advanced).

In addition to traditional guitar instruction, the “Jim Kelly Workshops” teach guitarists how to play in the different styles of their favorite artists. Artists include Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Joe Pass and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

“Line 6 is pleased to offer its GuitarPort users the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to take some of the best guitar lessons from one of the world’s best music institutions,” said Doug Provisor, vice president online services, Line 6. “We look forward to working with Berklee to enhance the learning experience for guitarists everywhere.”

About Line 6, Inc. Incorporated in 1996, Line 6 a music products company dedicated to integrating technology with music products to develop innovative solutions for musicians. Headquartered in Agoura Hills, California, Line 6 currently has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with offices in California and the United Kingdom. In just under seven years, Line 6 has grown from an original team of 10 to over 230 employees. As the pioneer of digital modeling guitar amplifiers, Line 6 has created award-winning products for guitarists, bass players and engineers, working both on stage and in the studio. The range of tonal possibilities that Line 6 technology provides has been put to use by an extremely diverse group of music makers, from Clint Black to Trent Reznor, from Madonna to U2, from Kid Rock to Lenny Kravitz. For more information visit www.line6.com.

About Berklee College of Music Berklee College of Music has been the premier school for aspiring professional musicians for over half a century, with a primary campus in Boston and an international network of satellite schools in thirteen cities around the world. The college is a singular learning lab, where contemporary music is given voice and the music of tomorrow is always taking shape. Known worldwide for teaching musicianship through the lens of contemporary music, it has always been committed to developing the practical and professional skills necessary to sustain a career in music. The Berklee faculty is renowned for innovative, participatory teaching methods and styles. The student body, over one-third international students, reflects the music and musicians of the world. And the school’s curriculum remains particularly relevant to the demands of a dynamic music marketplace. Berklee alumni comprise an unparalleled network of musicians and professionals—with over 60% at work across the music industry in influential roles that reflect the market-facing perspective that a Berklee education provides. For more information visit www.berkleepress.com and www.berklee.edu.

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