Guitar Center Sessions - Education Conversation Inspiration
A music education based initiative featuring informative, provocative panel discussions and hands-on tutorials, GC Sessions serves as an incubator for musicians and provides them an opportunity to network with their peers and gain insight and knowledge from their heroes in a comfortable and intimate setting.




DW Don Lombardi and John Good



GC: Sessions with Benny Greb



PRS Roadshow



PRS Roadshow



Past Sessions Events
Teddy Campbell

With deep roots in the Gospel scene and diverse musical stylings, Teddy is known as one of the hardest-working drummers in the business.


Rienhold Bogner

From Germany to Los Angeles, Reinhold Bogner has been creating boutique quality amplifiers with a distinctive touch and superior tone for over 20 years.


Dick Dale

"King of Surf Guitar", Dick Dale will be forever known as the man behind the epic instrumental "Miserlou". A pioneer whose staccato machine-gun picking launched an entire genre of American Music.


Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Renowned blues/rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd stormed onto the music scene as a teenager with a fiery style and virtuosity seldom seen before.


Mark Zonder Event

As the drummer for Fate Warning, Mark Zonder helped lay the foundation for progressive metal music in the early 90’s.


Joe Bonamassa Event

Joe Bonamassa is the premier blues-rock guitarist of his generation. At the early age of 12 he was already a touring pro, opening for the legendary B.B. King.


Past DJ Suprema Event

DJ Suprema has always been ahead of the game - From her days on the radio, to her internation club tours. She has shared the stage with Erykah Badu, Common, ?uestlove, plus many more.


Past Slash Event

A very special Guitar Center Sessions with the legendary Slash. Check here for photos and videos as he talks about everything from his new signature Gold Top Les Paul, Guitar Hero, and Guns N' Roses.


Past Mix-Master-Mike Event

Turntable wizard Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boy demonstrates how he incorporates Reason 4.0 into his musical workflow.


Past Dave Mustaine Event

Metal Icon Dave Mustaine of Megadeth shares an evening of conversation and unique perspective. Check here for photos.


Past John Petrucci Event

John Petrucci, guitarist for Dream Theatre, and signature Ernie Ball/Music Man artist shares an evening of experiences and techniques.


Past Warped Tour Event

A special Warped Tour edition of Sessions featuring Kevin Lyman, Brett Gurewitz, Tom Delonge, Joe Escalante, and more. Check here for photos and videos.


Past John 5 Event

An evening of shared experience, insight and performance from Rob Zombie/ex-Marilyn Manson guitarist John 5. Check here for photos and videos.


Past Pete Rock Event

An evening with Legendary hip-hop producer Pete Rock and special guest 9th Wonder, Just Blaze, DJ Nu-Mark, and DJ Revolution. Check here for photos and videos.


Past Joe Satriani Event

An evening with Joe Satriani. Check here for photos and blog.


Past RZA Event

An evening with RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, special guests, and the unveiling of the Roland RZA/Forat custom and MV-800. Check here for photos and videos.


Past Ill Insanity Event

Ill Insanity’s “Ground Xero” album release tour featured turntable masters Rob Swift, Total Eclipse, and Precision of the X-Ecutioners. Check here for photos and videos.


Past New York Event

Sessions hit New York with special host DMC and featured guest Chuck D, Rob Swift, Grand Wizard Theodore, and more. Check here for photos and videos.


Past Los Angeles Event

The very first Sessions @ Guitar Center Hollywood featured Peanut Butter Wolf, J Rocc, Jazzy J and others. Check here for photos and videos.
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