We’ve all had that moment. It’s a good person to recognize a mistake that was made….a humble person to openly acknowledge it. Love your commentary and your approach to music.
I am a lurker for the most part and enjoy this channel immensely. You do positive work. We all have are moments. When one can reflect on these moments it shows great character. Thank you for your gift to share your love for the guitar. I am in my fifty’s and have picked up and put down the instrument though out my life. Your lessons have reached me though my lack of focus. Thank you for that and turning my stable of one guitar into seven. ✌️
James - I agree with your sentiments re social media. However, I’ve learned so much guitar playing from you. It helps we like the same bands 😃. I love talking shop with you and the others on your comments page. Please keep up the lessons. On a related note, I like that some of your videos don’t give a step by step lesson and instead make me follow you and and listen to the notes. I feel like it makes me a better player.
To be honest I agree you, it is important to be kind and help others with this complicated instrument, but man some people go so slowly and in depthly I can't even follow bc it's not just not fluid
Yeah I like to throw myself in the deepend sometimes and try and follow along. I feel like it's definitely something that has contributed to my watching of James and all his other vids!
You said it, Cid. James's lessons are great for intermediate level players like myself. I don't need to hear yet another instructor demonstrating the first position of the pentatonic scale. That level of lesson is very important for new players, but James is like, 'hey, you know your chords, know some scales, etc, here's another song you can try'. It's fantastic.
Been here since the Privettricker days and learn from every video you do, to play with confidence and train your ear etc and its so much appreciated! Finest guitar / instruction channel on YT imho. Thanks a ton dude!!
Hey Guys!! Do you ever feel like JJ was related to you, in a musical sense? Figuring stuff out off of records, piece-by-piece, grabbing information from here and there, “I don’t know what chord that is, but here’s what it looks like.” “The Pete Townsend D” etc. Some theory, some guesswork. It’s the music to be sure, but not just that. Dig?
My mom always told me it takes a much bigger person to admit when they make a mistake, a smarter person to learn from this mistake, and an even stronger person to correct the mistake…James your moral compass is doing just fine my friend. Thanks so much for everything!
I think people who are good at heart realize when they mess up and then do their best to correct it. It's the A-holes who cannot admit they were wrong. I've been a follower for years James and glad you shared this. PS - my request is.... Hmmmm maybe I will make it later!
It feels great to sincerely apologize to someone. I need to do it more often. I am part of a club where I have learned to make amends and to let go of my resentments. Just when I think I have checked everyone off my list that I may have offended or need to make amends to, I remember others that I still owe…;)
Same here , in fact I‘m following since the PT channel . Great guy , I‘d like to have a couple of beers with him . Even my wife likes his videos . Today he replied to one of my questions. Can‘tbelieve … I feel like I‘m blessed , kinda . Never thought he would .
I've got a request, can you continue to do whatever songs excite you as long as you want to? I have been watching for years and you are my absolute go-to for accuracy and you have introduced me to so many great songs that I wasn't familiar with before!
You sir are a Gem. I’ve been butchering guitar for many years. You are a compassionate caring human and such a refreshing soul!! Thank you Sir! I save ALL of your vids and have learned ALOT 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
James, I’ve been watching your channel for years and never left a comment before. I just want to say thank you for all your videos. You have taught me so much. I especially love it when you get around to doing songs from The Clash and X.
"I'm not particularly special" ? Mate, you have brought me hours and hours and hours and joy since i found you in, what could be a decade ago. I realised very early on your music tastes, the bands and artists you like, were pretty well exactly the same as mine, here over in England. If i forget a chord i always turn to you, be it, a Jeff Lynne chord or key change, what is McCartney actually doing on an obscure b'side somewhere, a Beatles lick, whatever. Don't think of it as the hours you spent learning the songs, playing the, recording them, posting them, think of it as the hours that every person who then sees your videos then goes and spends practising what you have given freely to this world. You've been extraordinary to me. I was sad when you stopped. I enjoyed your playing, your accent :), your love of music, your company. If you ever still read comments like this, i hope you're well and happy. :)
Sir, dont beet yourself up. Saved me. 61 years old, hadn't touched my guitar in over 25 years, Seeing YOU, I new stringed, awoke my fingers, still drowsy, and started playing again. Just do your thing, helping at least one old man. 1979 LP Custom, tri pickup here, house fire, grab her before the cat.
Relax JJ.... Remember text, emails etc... Don't have personality, no matter how many smiles you put at the end you'll never please everyone... Keep up the good work, I'm glad I found your channel 😁
And to think I tuned in to see “oh, which song did JJ suddenly hear in a new way?” 😉 You’re a good person JJ. The proof is in this video right here. Let’s all strive to be better humans. It makes the world a better place. Thank you for this video to improve our humanity and ALL the others where your intent is to make us better guitarists. ✌🏼❤️😎
Man, I remember when you shut down that first channel. I recall that you were cheesed off about how it all went sour. I love this channel and you help folks a lot. I hope you continue to enjoy it as much as your Subscribers. Thanks man
Good man! As an irish person you have always done Thin Lizzy justice, as a human being you have spoken for us all the words we werent big enough to speak. We all make mistakes you are bg enough a person to accept. Thank you for your talent and giving, please dont stop growing, you are teaching us more han guitar you know! Rock on brother
James James I love your channel !!! Anyone that doesn’t appreciate your insight and expertise….it’s their loss. If they want personal instruction they Need to pay you. I’m lucky to be good enough to learn what you show. Keep what your doing please you have one of the best channels.
Don't be too harsh on yourself mate. We all have shit days or make a mistake. Your channel is awesome, you do a great job at bringing people together and opening discussions about the one thing we all love....music!
The other thing that drove me crazy on the old channel were the inevitable comments pointing out where you were wrong, played a wrong chord or note, or whose lesson on YT is better. Dude, I for one really appreciate what you are doing. I've been playing for nearly 50 years and I still learn a lot from your videos. Thank you James James (if, in fact, that is your REAL name...)
I don't care if it is spot on, I like everything "backyard friendly". a lot of stuff i play is wrong and i know its wrong and even though i know the right way, i play it the wrong way because it feels better to me or its easier or for whatever reason. its all about the trip, not the destination.
You are such a good guy. I've been watching you for several years. I'm 52 years old and I've been playing guitar since I was 13. But I've learned so much from your videos it's not even funny. The fact that you would take time to make a video like this is just more proof of how cool of a guy you are.
I am quite late to this video but let me say this....I am also an old guy who has wasted many years picking up and putting down the guitar and have dedicated these final years of my life to sticking with it. I don't completely concentrate on learning songs, I am studying theory as well since I did play another instrument for many years BUT, when I do look for help to learn a song or songs, I am ALWAYS stoked to see that you, James, have a lesson on that song or songs and I ALWAYS go to your lesson before anyone else because I know, from following you and seeing your lessons, that YOU have the most authentic take and sound on the song and, if you have changed anything about it or prefer a slight variation, you ALWAYS tell us about that. I do sometimes have some difficulty following some passages and have to view over and over and over, but that is because you are so very far advanced from where I am at or maybe ever will be....but THANK YOU for all your efforts, they are so very much appreciated. AND it takes a real person to say what you do in this particular video. I hope you get as much from doing all this work as we viewers are getting from it!! And by saying "also and old guy" I am not referring to YOU...but to some other commenters I read in this thread! Whew!
I am so glad you started doing more lessons. I remember watching some stuff on your old channel wishing it was a lesson. I have learned so much from this channel. Thanks 😊
Well said. The mark of a quality person is being willing to say you’re sorry. And, FYI, I finally got my colonoscopy done and they removed a huge polyp. A tip of the cap to you on that as well. 👍
Well done! I for one waited til I was 53 before I got a colonoscopy because of some classic symptoms. Rectal cancer stage 3. After radiation therapy and chemo, two surgeries (2 1/12" tumor), and another round of chemo here I am 4 years out. I felt healthy and thought I'd live forever. Lesson? Mother Nature doesn't give a fig! Watching this channel really helped me to pass the time. Love it! P.S. Get a colonoscopy!
Part of what you said in this video really make me think. The fact that socials were very promising and totally backfired is a fact. The funny thing is that watching your videos contribute to me staying away and forget about Facebook and similar and learn something ways more important, useful and funny like playing guitar.
A good person can recognize their mistakes and learn from them. The song selections are what made me watch and your personality and great teaching methods (although maybe tricky for beginners at the start) is fantastic and the reason why I subbed over 10/12 years ago to your first channel. Have a crackin weekend mate and thanks for all the great years and hopefully many many many more :D
A good person is one who has insight. It’s always good to get feedback from the teacher - it’s a two-way street for all of us. Love your channel and have learned so many songs that I otherwise still wouldn’t know :).
Good words buddy. I've been following you from the start too and greatly admire and envy your talent and contributions. On a lighter note, I hear that you don't want requests, but I would like to request some soup :
Don’t be so hard on yourself James, your contribution to this channel is amazing and your method translates to me easier than most I have seen. Keep it up man man !!
Love your channel. You've taught me more than all the other Guitar tuition channels on RUclips combined. Understand some viewers will find certain videos harder to follow, especially beginners but for the more intermediate or more advanced players your videos are exemplary. Keep up the great work!
"I'm not particularly special". Well...you sort of are at least a little bit special! Amen to all of your sentiments. I too hate a lot of the crap on social media, and sometimes I too get angry at myself for succombing to the same crap. Yeh, it happens all too easily. I love your channel, it''s a fantastic resource, I'm a child of the 70s, and you've got it pretty well covered. A belated and hearty thank you from me. No requests from me!
Well said! And man, you've been for years and counting the best guitar teacher I've had, since the times of the privettricker channel. The way you translate and communicate the playing and more important the grooves is second to none. Just wanted to thank you for your work, time and dedication through the years!
James, I rarely comment on videos. I love what you do, and people can be the worst. keep on keepin' on, and don't beat yourself up. I have the same issues reading and sending texts. It's often hard to figure out the meaning of what someone says without being able to see them talk, or hear the inflection in their voice. Truly, thank you for what you do. You've taught me so much.
You're too nice. I'm sixty one now, couldn't play a note four years ago. I agree. There has been no better time to learn, and it's because of the generosity of kids like you. This boomer says thanks. Dan
Pretty cool of you to post a video as reflective as this, good stuff. To me you're like the biggest encyclopedia of guitar covers on RUclips, keep it up brother.
Good stuff. You’re not the only one who can perhaps be less than patient or caring and understanding on the internet and comments as we would hope to be. It takes a man (or woman) to admit and take responsibility for their inevitable mistakes. You’re one of my favorite guitar channels. Just be you… and try your best to be honest and kind if possible. Good stuff. Rock on always.🎸👍🥃😊
James, thank you so much for all the great lessons you have posted over the years. You have helped me and many others improve our musicianship tremendously. It's plain to see that you are truly passionate in your efforts and your work is appreciated. You are doing your best.
Good for you! You were able to recognize that written conversation misses many points such as voice inflections, facial features, etc. that we all use to interpret what is being said to us. I learned that lesson the hard way at work when I did what you did and replied with a smart-ass answer. you cannot tell what the mood of the writer is. kudos to you.
James, I have searched through your list of songs and feel that it must be said, you have put an enormous amount of work into this and we (that benefit need to have the correct respect of your time and energy). Your channel is great and I thank you for all you do.
James, well said. I actually told someone to watch your stuff the other day. I've been watching for a few years or so and even songs that don't apply to my own stuff allows me to see how other players approach their songs and helps me improve the way I look at my stuff. Thanks for all you do.
Dude, social media’s like shopping at TJ Maxx. There’s a lot of crap but a lot of good stuff. Put it this way I’m learning the guitar in a way that I never would’ve been able to without RUclips.
I really find it hard as well to read tone into typed comments (I struggle with this at work with email quite a bit too) and sometimes the poster can't win. Post an innocent comment and it gets taken the wrong way, post an innocent comment and include a winky face emoji and that gets taken the wrong way. I applaud your courage to make this video and it is just another learning experience we all have to go through. Thank you for taking the time to do what you do. Your channel has been very educational in my guitar side of life.
James, absolutely LOVE your videos for all the reasons others have mentioned. I feel like I'm sitting down with a friend who is being amazingly generous and patient with me; i.e., this friend has no judgment about my novice-level playing ability, wants me to get better and enjoy playing the songs I love so much, and is just so darn kind with his time and talent. You are a positive force for good in this world, my brother, we all know the world needs it now so very, very much. I am so grateful for you and all you do!
You are the man James! Thank you for your honesty and I love your lessons and have learned a lot. Thanks man. We all fail sometimes, don’t beat yourself up.
It can be so hard to stay considerate and compassionate when there’s so many different people talking and all they appear as is text on a screen. I appreciate all you do and have taught me and others.
JJ/PT I appreciate you Don’t be too hard on yourself Some of us are natural jerks, others have to work at it! Looking forward to many more lessons and positivity
Awesome lessons and demonstrations, totally respect and appreciate your talent and presence here on you tube. It's also uplifting that you give insight into your learning processes. Your guidance on all your lessons have many benificial aspects for students, humility is among them. Keep on rockin' and posting, and thank you for doing what you do as well as how you do it..
Thanks for taking the time to make videos. I am totally blind and find that you are pretty good at describing what you’re playing. My only request is that if you could make sure to say what you’re playing especially when you switch positions. Instead of saying“Then go over here, “just say where over here is. I can usually figure out the notes once I have a reference. My ear sucks. About the best I can do is pick out the cords and AC/DC songs. I don’t have any song requests, as I don’t have enough time to learn all the cool songs you’ve done already… Thanks again!
Hey James. We’re all human mate. But not many of us publicly admit our mistakes. You have helped me through some dark times and I think everyone here are part of your huge community of cheer leaders. You are one of the good ones on the Internet and you don’t claim to know everything about everything like some teachers do. Keep rocking!
You do a great job. If I need to or want to learn a song , I come here. You seem to always have what I’m looking for. I like the play through videos because I’ve been playing for a long time and can pick up what you’re doing pretty quickly and it’s so convenient. Keep it up JJ
Thanks for this. I am a longtime listener and for my time, you are the best. You are my go-to RUclips teacher for most of the stuff I want to learn. And I like the covers. I'm able to pick up the chords for most of the songs you play. Not always, but mostly. Thanks much for your efforts!
James, I’ve never received anything but a blessing watching and listening to your videos. You are my favorite person to watch when it comes to guitar videos. It is admirable for you to apologize to someone you feel you have wronged or disrespected, especially in the world we live in. It shows your true character. You’re a good man.
Hey JJ… Also been a huge fan since the PT days…You have given so much to the music community for so many years. You are amazing, talented, entertaining, and super educational. You are truly appreciated. Thank you for everything that you do.
Thanks for your thoughts and words James . And for helping us all to learn the guitar parts to so many songs. You are so very much appreciated. 🌌💕🌠🙋♂️
I love what you do! Even if I don't like what song you are doing that day , I find some inspiration scrolling through your channel ! Keep moving forward! Thanks!
Love your videos. So helpful. I’m willing to learn whatever song you want to learn. Keep em coming. Thanks. Also you do have the best guitars and T shirts of all the guitar teachers.
We all make mistakes and I appreciate what your saying. Your right on many points and I love what you do! I truly appreciate your work and shared knowledge!! A big Thank You!!
James, you’re a great teacher, and that you give away all this information and share your talent is an amazing gift. I get the vibe, peace/love, and sharing guitar music. Social media can bring out the best and worst in people. I respect that you strive to be better. Sometimes people need a kick in the pants for any number of reasons. And, that kick in the pants can help them become better, too. I love your videos! And, I’m grateful you keep doing them.
Youve just taught a lot of us a greater lesson than anything you could have shown us on guitar. God Bless you brother. Always good to hear from your heart. You’re a good soul. Most of us are deep down.
Dude, I have learned so much from you. I appreciate your humility. There are at least 5 songs on my set list that I learned directly from you. Songs that would have taken forever to figure out. Please keep doing what you do. Thank you so much!!
I've started to play guitar when I was 16, today I'm 21 and I can say that you helped me to progress and learn a lot. I wanted to thank you for inspiring me to keep going and to keep learning. Thank you for teaching me my favourites songs and make me discover new ones, just thanks for taking your time on doing this videos. English may not be my first language, but I wanted to say that. Anyway, thanks. Peace and love, peace and love
admirable message..its only super beginners who need you to explain every little detail/note/ chord, but once they start to understand the basics, your style of teaching is plenty detailed and gets the info to the viewer fast and i personally prefer your style of teaching vs. those who explain every chord /note as if they are talking to someone who is holding a guitar for the first time..and your commentary is always on point! much love and appreciation for your channel my friend. all the best
Hey JJ that was very heartfelt. I enjoy your channel very much. It is a great escape and it helps a guy like me who sucks at the guitar get a little better each time I watch you. Peace and love my brother.
Hands down my favorite channel and guitar instructor. James James, your that man buddy and I love your approach to guitar. Been playing for over 40 years and learn something new from you every month. Thank you so much for your time and effort, it’s greatly appreciated on my end !
Self reflection is not encouraged in our society. Good move James.
I’m an old guy and you have given my guitar playing a rebirth, thank you.
James James did the same for me.
Me too 🎸
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Whenever I want to learn a song, I try to find your channel! Excellent work!
We’ve all had that moment. It’s a good person to recognize a mistake that was made….a humble person to openly acknowledge it.
Love your commentary and your approach to music.
agree with you 100%. LOVE this channel!
I am a lurker for the most part and enjoy this channel immensely. You do positive work. We all have are moments. When one can reflect on these moments it shows great character.
Thank you for your gift to share your love for the guitar. I am in my fifty’s and have picked up and put down the instrument though out my life.
Your lessons have reached me though my lack of focus. Thank you for that and turning my stable of one guitar into seven. ✌️
I have learned so much from you.......I play every day.........and I appreciate you and your time! Thank you
James - I agree with your sentiments re social media. However, I’ve learned so much guitar playing from you. It helps we like the same bands 😃. I love talking shop with you and the others on your comments page. Please keep up the lessons.
On a related note, I like that some of your videos don’t give a step by step lesson and instead make me follow you and and listen to the notes. I feel like it makes me a better player.
To be honest I agree you, it is important to be kind and help others with this complicated instrument, but man some people go so slowly and in depthly I can't even follow bc it's not just not fluid
Yeah I like to throw myself in the deepend sometimes and try and follow along. I feel like it's definitely something that has contributed to my watching of James and all his other vids!
You said it, Cid. James's lessons are great for intermediate level players like myself. I don't need to hear yet another instructor demonstrating the first position of the pentatonic scale. That level of lesson is very important for new players, but James is like, 'hey, you know your chords, know some scales, etc, here's another song you can try'. It's fantastic.
As has been said, I like getting to see and hear how to play a song in a short video.
I gotta say your one of my favorite people on YT and we have an appreciation for the same music so I thank you for all you do, for us.
Been here since the Privettricker days and learn from every video you do, to play with confidence and train your ear etc and its so much appreciated! Finest guitar / instruction channel on YT imho. Thanks a ton dude!!
Hey Guys!! Do you ever feel like JJ was related to you, in a musical sense?
Figuring stuff out off of records, piece-by-piece, grabbing information from here and there, “I don’t know what chord that is, but here’s what it looks like.” “The Pete Townsend D” etc. Some theory, some guesswork. It’s the music to be sure, but not just that. Dig?
100% agree, PT was my favourite channel by far. So pleased to have found it again! Love this guy.
I've been following you for more than 10years ! Tks for everything
My mom always told me it takes a much bigger person to admit when they make a mistake, a smarter person to learn from this mistake, and an even stronger person to correct the mistake…James your moral compass is doing just fine my friend. Thanks so much for everything!
I think people who are good at heart realize when they mess up and then do their best to correct it. It's the A-holes who cannot admit they were wrong. I've been a follower for years James and glad you shared this. PS - my request is.... Hmmmm maybe I will make it later!
It feels great to sincerely apologize to someone. I need to do it more often. I am part of a club where I have learned to make amends and to let go of my resentments. Just when I think I have checked everyone off my list that I may have offended or need to make amends to, I remember others that I still owe…;)
sorry id the world's most under used word- it will always make the victim feel better
The music business is full of people who are as you describe.
Same here , in fact I‘m following since the PT channel . Great guy , I‘d like to have a couple of beers with him . Even my wife likes his videos .
Today he replied to one of my questions. Can‘tbelieve … I feel like I‘m blessed , kinda . Never thought he would .
I've got a request, can you continue to do whatever songs excite you as long as you want to? I have been watching for years and you are my absolute go-to for accuracy and you have introduced me to so many great songs that I wasn't familiar with before!
You sir are a Gem. I’ve been butchering guitar for many years. You are a compassionate caring human and such a refreshing soul!! Thank you Sir! I save ALL of your vids and have learned ALOT 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
James, you’re a damn good teacher. Thanks for the lessons.
It’s amazing how different things come across when we write them versus how they sound in our heads - btw I enjoy the talking videos.
James, I’ve been watching your channel for years and never left a comment before. I just want to say thank you for all your videos. You have taught me so much. I especially love it when you get around to doing songs from The Clash and X.
"I'm not particularly special" ? Mate, you have brought me hours and hours and hours and joy since i found you in, what could be a decade ago. I realised very early on your music tastes, the bands and artists you like, were pretty well exactly the same as mine, here over in England. If i forget a chord i always turn to you, be it, a Jeff Lynne chord or key change, what is McCartney actually doing on an obscure b'side somewhere, a Beatles lick, whatever. Don't think of it as the hours you spent learning the songs, playing the, recording them, posting them, think of it as the hours that every person who then sees your videos then goes and spends practising what you have given freely to this world. You've been extraordinary to me. I was sad when you stopped. I enjoyed your playing, your accent :), your love of music, your company. If you ever still read comments like this, i hope you're well and happy. :)
Things are great on my end, and I hope the same is true for you, my friend.
Sir, dont beet yourself up. Saved me. 61 years old, hadn't touched my guitar in over 25 years, Seeing YOU, I new stringed, awoke my fingers, still drowsy, and started playing again. Just do your thing, helping at least one old man. 1979 LP Custom, tri pickup here, house fire, grab her before the cat.
Relax JJ.... Remember text, emails etc... Don't have personality, no matter how many smiles you put at the end you'll never please everyone... Keep up the good work, I'm glad I found your channel 😁
It takes a real stand-up man when he admits when he's wrong-much respect!
Not a guitar lesson, but still a lesson. Thank-you! Your channel is pure gold! We subscribers are very lucky...
And to think I tuned in to see “oh, which song did JJ suddenly hear in a new way?” 😉 You’re a good person JJ. The proof is in this video right here. Let’s all strive to be better humans. It makes the world a better place. Thank you for this video to improve our humanity and ALL the others where your intent is to make us better guitarists. ✌🏼❤️😎
Man, I remember when you shut down that first channel. I recall that you were cheesed off about how it all went sour.
I love this channel and you help folks a lot. I hope you continue to enjoy it as much as your Subscribers.
Thanks man
Good man! As an irish person you have always done Thin Lizzy justice, as a human being you have spoken for us all the words we werent big enough to speak. We all make mistakes you are bg enough a person to accept. Thank you for your talent and giving, please dont stop growing, you are teaching us more han guitar you know! Rock on brother
James James I love your channel !!! Anyone that doesn’t appreciate your insight and expertise….it’s their loss. If they want personal instruction they
Need to pay you. I’m lucky to be good enough to learn what you show. Keep what your doing please you have one of the best channels.
Don't be too harsh on yourself mate. We all have shit days or make a mistake.
Your channel is awesome, you do a great job at bringing people together and opening discussions about the one thing we all love....music!
The other thing that drove me crazy on the old channel were the inevitable comments pointing out where you were wrong, played a wrong chord or note, or whose lesson on YT is better. Dude, I for one really appreciate what you are doing. I've been playing for nearly 50 years and I still learn a lot from your videos. Thank you James James (if, in fact, that is your REAL name...)
I don't care if it is spot on, I like everything "backyard friendly". a lot of stuff i play is wrong and i know its wrong and even though i know the right way, i play it the wrong way because it feels better to me or its easier or for whatever reason. its all about the trip, not the destination.
Well said. I'm 68yrs old and a mediocre guitar player and still enjoy the journey. After James response I have even more respect for him.
I appreciate all your videos, I wish they had RUclips when I started playing in 1964. Thanks for all you do.
What? You didn’t enjoy endlessly moving the tone arm back until you figured out a passage?
You are such a good guy. I've been watching you for several years. I'm 52 years old and I've been playing guitar since I was 13. But I've learned so much from your videos it's not even funny. The fact that you would take time to make a video like this is just more proof of how cool of a guy you are.
I'll second that.... & I'm 63 years old!
I’ll third that and I’m 65!
I'll fourth that.... I'm 66!
62 here.
I am quite late to this video but let me say this....I am also an old guy who has wasted many years picking up and putting down the guitar and have dedicated these final years of my life to sticking with it. I don't completely concentrate on learning songs, I am studying theory as well since I did play another instrument for many years BUT, when I do look for help to learn a song or songs, I am ALWAYS stoked to see that you, James, have a lesson on that song or songs and I ALWAYS go to your lesson before anyone else because I know, from following you and seeing your lessons, that YOU have the most authentic take and sound on the song and, if you have changed anything about it or prefer a slight variation, you ALWAYS tell us about that. I do sometimes have some difficulty following some passages and have to view over and over and over, but that is because you are so very far advanced from where I am at or maybe ever will be....but THANK YOU for all your efforts, they are so very much appreciated. AND it takes a real person to say what you do in this particular video. I hope you get as much from doing all this work as we viewers are getting from it!! And by saying "also and old guy" I am not referring to YOU...but to some other commenters I read in this thread! Whew!
I usually don’t comment but this was refreshing to hear. I just watch your channel and enjoy your lessons. Well said sir. Peace and love!
Don't worry about it, man. You are not that person; we all know that James. You have always been patient and respectful. Cheers from Oz.
I am so glad you started doing more lessons. I remember watching some stuff on your old channel wishing it was a lesson. I have learned so much from this channel. Thanks 😊
Well said. The mark of a quality person is being willing to say you’re sorry.
And, FYI, I finally got my colonoscopy done and they removed a huge polyp. A tip of the cap to you on that as well. 👍
Well done! I for one waited til I was 53 before I got a colonoscopy because of some classic symptoms. Rectal cancer stage 3. After radiation therapy and chemo, two surgeries (2 1/12" tumor), and another round of chemo here I am 4 years out. I felt healthy and thought I'd live forever. Lesson? Mother Nature doesn't give a fig! Watching this channel really helped me to pass the time. Love it! P.S. Get a colonoscopy!
Part of what you said in this video really make me think. The fact that socials were very promising and totally backfired is a fact. The funny thing is that watching your videos contribute to me staying away and forget about Facebook and similar and learn something ways more important, useful and funny like playing guitar.
Love your channel, you have taught me so many songs and improved my guitar playing
Great Guitar Boston James !!
You have a great selection of songs. It takes a while to scroll through them all. That was a lot of work for little reward, but it's all appreciated.
Nobody's Perfect, but this is one of the many reasons why your such a good teacher. Rock on sir!
A good person can recognize their mistakes and learn from them. The song selections are what made me watch and your personality and great teaching methods (although maybe tricky for beginners at the start) is fantastic and the reason why I subbed over 10/12 years ago to your first channel.
Have a crackin weekend mate and thanks for all the great years and hopefully many many many more :D
A good person is one who has insight. It’s always good to get feedback from the teacher - it’s a two-way street for all of us. Love your channel and have learned so many songs that I otherwise still wouldn’t know :).
Good words buddy. I've been following you from the start too and greatly admire and envy your talent and contributions. On a lighter note, I hear that you don't want requests, but I would like to request some soup :
Don’t be so hard on yourself James, your contribution to this channel is amazing and your method translates to me easier than most I have seen. Keep it up man man !!
Love your channel. You've taught me more than all the other Guitar tuition channels on RUclips combined.
Understand some viewers will find certain videos harder to follow, especially beginners but for the more intermediate or more advanced players your videos are exemplary.
Keep up the great work!
"I'm not particularly special". Well...you sort of are at least a little bit special! Amen to all of your sentiments. I too hate a lot of the crap on social media, and sometimes I too get angry at myself for succombing to the same crap. Yeh, it happens all too easily. I love your channel, it''s a fantastic resource, I'm a child of the 70s, and you've got it pretty well covered. A belated and hearty thank you from me. No requests from me!
Well said! And man, you've been for years and counting the best guitar teacher I've had, since the times of the privettricker channel. The way you translate and communicate the playing and more important the grooves is second to none. Just wanted to thank you for your work, time and dedication through the years!
James, I rarely comment on videos. I love what you do, and people can be the worst. keep on keepin' on, and don't beat yourself up. I have the same issues reading and sending texts. It's often hard to figure out the meaning of what someone says without being able to see them talk, or hear the inflection in their voice. Truly, thank you for what you do. You've taught me so much.
Appreciate your honesty and your lessons !!
I hope you keep doing these lessons/demos, I've enjoyed your page for years
You're too nice. I'm sixty one now, couldn't play a note four years ago. I agree. There has been no better time to learn, and it's because of the generosity of kids like you. This boomer says thanks. Dan
Pretty cool of you to post a video as reflective as this, good stuff. To me you're like the biggest encyclopedia of guitar covers on RUclips, keep it up brother.
Much respect my man. Keep it up, and thank you for all you do!.
Good stuff.
You’re not the only one who can perhaps be less than patient or caring and understanding on the internet and comments as we would hope to be.
It takes a man (or woman) to admit and take responsibility for their inevitable mistakes.
You’re one of my favorite guitar channels.
Just be you… and try your best to be honest and kind if possible.
Good stuff.
Rock on always.🎸👍🥃😊
You are never wrong. It’s been so nice to learn how to play guitar with you
Electronic coms are very dangerous... business emails are the worst... your self-awareness is refreshing
Been following your sfuff for ever because of your ear, style & the way you handle your stuff
James, thank you so much for all the great lessons you have posted over the years. You have helped me and many others improve our musicianship tremendously. It's plain to see that you are truly passionate in your efforts and your work is appreciated. You are doing your best.
Okay, this explains a lot. Now I see why she loves you. It's not just the talent and great playing.
I have learned a lot of songs from your channel and really appreciate all your work.
You're a good guy, it takes real character to admit when we're wrong. I've learnt a lot from you since I started playing guitar
Good for you! You were able to recognize that written conversation misses many points such as voice inflections, facial features, etc. that we all use to interpret what is being said to us. I learned that lesson the hard way at work when I did what you did and replied with a smart-ass answer. you cannot tell what the mood of the writer is. kudos to you.
3:41 I havent burst out laughing like that in a long time thanks to that analogy hahahah
Dude you are great. Taking the time and having the humility to admit your shortcomings is a sign of real strength. Peace.
We really love the channel man. Very important to a lot of us. Been watching since 2011 PT days
James, I have searched through your list of songs and feel that it must be said, you have put an enormous amount of work into this and we (that benefit need to have the correct respect of your time and energy). Your channel is great and I thank you for all you do.
James, well said. I actually told someone to watch your stuff the other day. I've been watching for a few years or so and even songs that don't apply to my own stuff allows me to see how other players approach their songs and helps me improve the way I look at my stuff. Thanks for all you do.
Dude, social media’s like shopping at TJ Maxx. There’s a lot of crap but a lot of good stuff. Put it this way I’m learning the guitar in a way that I never would’ve been able to without RUclips.
I really find it hard as well to read tone into typed comments (I struggle with this at work with email quite a bit too) and sometimes the poster can't win. Post an innocent comment and it gets taken the wrong way, post an innocent comment and include a winky face emoji and that gets taken the wrong way. I applaud your courage to make this video and it is just another learning experience we all have to go through. Thank you for taking the time to do what you do. Your channel has been very educational in my guitar side of life.
My theory is that's why emojis were created. I find them cringey and embarrasing, but I use them for exactly that purpose.
James, absolutely LOVE your videos for all the reasons others have mentioned. I feel like I'm sitting down with a friend who is being amazingly generous and patient with me; i.e., this friend has no judgment about my novice-level playing ability, wants me to get better and enjoy playing the songs I love so much, and is just so darn kind with his time and talent. You are a positive force for good in this world, my brother, we all know the world needs it now so very, very much. I am so grateful for you and all you do!
Man you are amazing. I just wanted to say thank you for all the time you spend posting lessons. Much appreciated.
You are the man James! Thank you for your honesty and I love your lessons and have learned a lot. Thanks man. We all fail sometimes, don’t beat yourself up.
Fair play JJ, well done for explaining why it happened! And thank you for all your lessons and tips on guitar playing!
James, I appreciate your lessons. THanks for all you do. Keep them coming.
You truly are the best channel on this website when it comes to learning good songs. Thanks for your videos
It can be so hard to stay considerate and compassionate when there’s so many different people talking and all they appear as is text on a screen. I appreciate all you do and have taught me and others.
JJ/PT I appreciate you
Don’t be too hard on yourself
Some of us are natural jerks, others have to work at it!
Looking forward to many more lessons and positivity
Awesome lessons and demonstrations, totally respect and appreciate your talent and presence here on you tube. It's also uplifting that you give insight into your learning processes. Your guidance on all your lessons have many benificial aspects for students, humility is among them. Keep on rockin' and posting, and thank you for doing what you do as well as how you do it..
Thanks for taking the time to make videos. I am totally blind and find that you are pretty good at describing what you’re playing. My only request is that if you could make sure to say what you’re playing especially when you switch positions. Instead of saying“Then go over here, “just say where over here is. I can usually figure out the notes once I have a reference. My ear sucks. About the best I can do is pick out the cords and AC/DC songs. I don’t have any song requests, as I don’t have enough time to learn all the cool songs you’ve done already… Thanks again!
Hey James. We’re all human mate. But not many of us publicly admit our mistakes. You have helped me through some dark times and I think everyone here are part of your huge community of cheer leaders. You are one of the good ones on the Internet and you don’t claim to know everything about everything like some teachers do.
Keep rocking!
Thank you for your postings. They are a gift. They have helped and inspired me for years now. I’m certain many others as well. All the best.
You do a great job. If I need to or want to learn a song , I come here. You seem to always have what I’m looking for. I like the play through videos because I’ve been playing for a long time and can pick up what you’re doing pretty quickly and it’s so convenient. Keep it up JJ
Thanks for this. I am a longtime listener and for my time, you are the best. You are my go-to RUclips teacher for most of the stuff I want to learn. And I like the covers. I'm able to pick up the chords for most of the songs you play. Not always, but mostly. Thanks much for your efforts!
James, I’ve never received anything but a blessing watching and listening to your videos. You are my favorite person to watch when it comes to guitar videos. It is admirable for you to apologize to someone you feel you have wronged or disrespected, especially in the world we live in. It shows your true character. You’re a good man.
Hey JJ… Also been a huge fan since the PT days…You have given so much to the music community for so many years. You are amazing, talented, entertaining, and super educational. You are truly appreciated.
Thank you for everything that you do.
Music is like therapy and education and I thank you for all the play along session lessons. 😎✌
Thanks for your thoughts and words James . And for helping us all to learn the guitar parts to so many songs. You are so very much appreciated. 🌌💕🌠🙋♂️
I love what you do! Even if I don't like what song you are doing that day , I find some inspiration scrolling through your channel ! Keep moving forward! Thanks!
Love your videos. So helpful. I’m willing to learn whatever song you want to learn. Keep em coming. Thanks. Also you do have the best guitars and T shirts of all the guitar teachers.
We all make mistakes and I appreciate what your saying. Your right on many points and I love what you do! I truly appreciate your work and shared knowledge!! A big Thank You!!
James, you’re a great teacher, and that you give away all this information and share your talent is an amazing gift.
I get the vibe, peace/love, and sharing guitar music.
Social media can bring out the best and worst in people. I respect that you strive to be better.
Sometimes people need a kick in the pants for any number of reasons. And, that kick in the pants can help them become better, too.
I love your videos! And, I’m grateful you keep doing them.
I've been following you and lessons for like 7 years. Your the best at showing the songs the way they go in tune with the record...😎✌
I too have a love/hate with social media. But I’m glad I found your channels through it.
Thanks James. So many years of inspiration from you. Keep the faith mate. From one of your (no doubt many) fans from Down Under.
Youve just taught a lot of us a greater lesson than anything you could have shown us on guitar. God Bless you brother. Always good to hear from your heart. You’re a good soul. Most of us are deep down.
Dude, I have learned so much from you. I appreciate your humility. There are at least 5 songs on my set list that I learned directly from you. Songs that would have taken forever to figure out. Please keep doing what you do. Thank you so much!!
You don't need to explain or apologise, you provide amazing lessons that I've learnt so much from over the years. Thankyou Sir !
I've started to play guitar when I was 16, today I'm 21 and I can say that you helped me to progress and learn a lot. I wanted to thank you for inspiring me to keep going and to keep learning. Thank you for teaching me my favourites songs and make me discover new ones, just thanks for taking your time on doing this videos. English may not be my first language, but I wanted to say that. Anyway, thanks.
Peace and love, peace and love
admirable message..its only super beginners who need you to explain every little detail/note/ chord, but once they start to understand the basics, your style of teaching is plenty detailed and gets the info to the viewer fast and i personally prefer your style of teaching vs. those who explain every chord /note as if they are talking to someone who is holding a guitar for the first time..and your commentary is always on point! much love and appreciation for your channel my friend. all the best
Hey JJ that was very heartfelt. I enjoy your channel very much. It is a great escape and it helps a guy like me who sucks at the guitar get a little better each time I watch you. Peace and love my brother.
Hands down my favorite channel and guitar instructor. James James, your that man buddy and I love your approach to guitar. Been playing for over 40 years and learn something new from you every month. Thank you so much for your time and effort, it’s greatly appreciated on my end !