About Doug Perkins

Guitarist

Doug Perkins is a studio guitarist in all popular styles, He is an excellent sight-reader with an exceptional ear, and is skilled in transposition.  He is a jazz guitar artist and bandleader. His work has included both cover songs and originals in duo, trio, quartet settings , as well as larger groups with horns and percussion including latin and “50’s swing style” bands.  He is and expert solo guitarist performing in pop, classical and latin and jazz styles and is a partner at the Jazz Guitar Society.  His influences: Jimi Hendrix, John Scofield, Robben Ford, Pat Metheny, John Mayer, Bill Frisell, Jeff Beck, Ralph Towner, and a phone book list of others.
Doug's guitar influences:  Jimi Hendrix, John Scofield, Robben Ford, Pat Metheny, John Mayer, Bill Frisell, Jeff beck, Ralph Towner, and a phone book list of others.

Composer

Composer for film, television, and pop songwriting, with hundreds of tracks broadcast around the world daily.  Doug composes music for Film & TV,  Vocal Pop Music & Jazz. Read More.

Producer

Doug has worked extensively as a Producer and in new artist development.  Read More.

Music Educator

Doug is a respected Music Educator specializing in advanced jazz improvisation, understanding and applying harmony and theory, and solving on-going guitar technique issues. Private Live & Skype Lessons are available. READ MORE.

Background

Raised in Toledo OH, studied guitar with “local legends” Don Heminger and Rodney Stephenson. Taught Guitar from ages 16-18 in two Toledo music stores.  Graduated high school as lead guitarist for 50’s rockers “Johnny & The Hurricanes”.

Education & Experience:
  • Berklee College of Music, Boston MA - 2 years, arranging / composition certificate
  • Musician’s Institute, Hollywood, CA: Graduated Winner of Gibson Outstanding Student of the Year award
  • Musician’s Institute, Hollywood, CA: 4 years staff instructor and curriculum creator. 
  • “In The Style Of” instructional lick set for Hal Leonard Publishing.
Picture- Doug Perkins with The Jazzedelics
Doug & Jazzedelics

Performances & Recordings

Artists Doug has performed and recorded with include Alex Acuna, John Pena, Rique Pantola, Scott Henderson, Robben Ford, Brandon Fields, Peter Sprague, John Pattituci, Shelly Manne, Justo Almario, Tommy Walker, and many more. Read More
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Doug Perkins with B.B. King & Lucille

Godin Guitars

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Doug Perkins proudly endorses Godin Guitars.

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