Like a lot of great bands, Dream Theater formed when their members were attending school together. But the band’s core members did not meet at any ordinary school. Rather, guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung and drummer Mike Portnoy met at Boston’s legendary Berklee College of Music. Filled with students of above average compositional skills, technical playing abilities and music career ambitions, Berklee proved to be the perfect breeding ground for an innovative progressive metal band like Dream Theater. Guitar Center recently caught up with John Petrucci when he visited our Boston location, only a few steps from the Berklee College’s main campus, to participate in a very special Guitar Center Sessions event. “I feel like I’m back to my second home,” says John. Along with a wealth of tips, tricks and knowledge, attendees at Petrucci’s Sessions event got an exclusive sneak peek at several new Ernie Ball/Music Man guitars, including the John Petrucci 10th Anniversary model and a variety of limited-edition Ball Family Reserve versions. Check out the interview below. Sterling Ball of Ernie Ball makes an appearance as well.
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