First of all I love these videos and your playing 😊 I’m a mostly self-taught guitarist, so I mean no disrespect when I say this... to my ear your piece you’re playing over sounds like it’s the key of E major... which would make the B maj the 5 and the F# min the 2. I’m not trying to be a dick or anything... I just want to know if I’m hearing it wrong or if there’s another way to look at it?
maz7100 key is b maj (1) emaj (4) f#m (5m) I think he threw the am (7)in the progression too. I’m self taught too and I get so confused sometimes on it too with all the flats and sharps and geez. lol
You will become one the most beloved youtube music personalities, because musicians find themselves at home on your channel and in your presence. I started playing guitar as a young boy in a village in Northern Romania under the cold darkness of communism. Vinyls were smuggled across the border and guitar magazines were traded like gold, and that's how we found out about the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. Now I'm 53, I live in Canada and my basement is full of amps and guitars, and during these crazy times here I am watching you my friend every day, intelligently articulating the magic of music. I love you man!
Man, I haven’t enjoyed practicing this much in years. It feels like I snuck into a master class clinic and nobody has figured out that I didn’t pay yet. Thank you.
Almost two and a half years after this masterpiece was recorded, I'm back listening to it again. About the only piece of music I can compare this to in my musical library is Villanova Junction, making this probably the highest order of compliment that can be paid in my way of thinking. Thanks Tom, I doubt you'll ever fully comprehend how many lives you've touched and how much joy you gave us all at a time when joy was is short supply.
I still come back to that video 4 years later. Best song you ever made to me, it gives me the chills every time. Also one of the first videos I saw from you and the rest is history.
Thanks Tom .... I love gear , talking about it and buying it . But you have helped me realize to just play the damn guitar. My gear quality already far out ways my playing quality . ..just play.
F*&# me man. @14:37 I have struggled with connecting chords in a musical way and your slide from the E to the B blew me away. It's perfect timing and adding the B back on top brings the whole thing together. I've watched every one of your videos, and get something from each, but this just proves that it isn't about finding some technical thing to impress my buddies, it's about serving the music. Thanks Tom, you are making us all better musicians.
That intro was awesome. Dude in a time of stress and anxiety my blood pressure has been the lowest it has been in years. I attribute that in great part to homeSkoolin- I come here and all is right with the world. Just to let you know you’re affecting a lot of us for the good out here !! Peace and love
Revisiting this all these years later, it's still one of the best videos. You're a legend Tom, always. Here's a legit question tho. You're saying this beautiful example is Key of B. I - v - bVII - IV. Why isn't this Key of E? V - ii - IV - I?
greetings - i don’t know if you ever got your answer but it is the same thing. since the progression starts and ends on B, B sounds like home or the tonic - which most ppl always analyze as the one (I). others analyze it as V ii IV I in E - neither is incorrect just 2 diff ways to look at or describe the same thing. i think technically viewing the tonic as 1 is the textbook correct way of analyzing progressions, which in this case B is acting as the tonic. hope this helps
10.3K subscribers and growing and I bet in some way everyone's playing has improved in some way! One thing I know during all of this my calluses on my fingers have never been tougher than they are now and my poor pitiful short pinky finger is catching hell and has the most odd looking callus! Again, I thank you for doing this especially during this time and I share these videos with my music friends.
I love Plexi Soul, probably listened to it 25 times or more since I got it. And this tune right here may be my favorite of all. So beautiful and poignant, just fucking perfect in every way. Speaks directly to my soul in a way few things have. Well done sir.
I have not been in quarantine. I'm a nurse and I've been working my ass off the whole time. I'm just now catching up. Most of this is way over my head as a beginner; however, I still watch in hopes of learning. I have learned my major scales along side pentatonics though. Your insights are quite interesting to me.
I'll be 70 years old in July Tom. I just stumbled on one of your videos that they posted on facebook. Now I have to come to your videos every day , for my "Uncle Larry" fix. Thanks a million for keeping it real all the time.
Bingeing on Bukovac and working to keep it real. Your hard-won insights give me direction and confirm my commitment to get further down that endless road. And you're good company, too. My thanks - truly.
Man....just man. I’m OLD...been playing “at” guitar most of my life. And in the middle of this pandemic I’ve finally found someone who just encourages me, dares me even, to just play. I’m not lying one bit when I say my personal playing has improved significantly from watching you. And I don’t mean rippin trippin solos and smokin the fretboard. I mean really understanding what is NEEDING to be played. Thank you so much for doing this.
Hey Tom, I know you've been thanked here a million times over, and rightfully so. I just wanted to say thanks because unfortunately I don't get to isolate myself, as my job is considered essential, and with the added stress right now, I look forward to the end of my shifts, to come home and watch these videos. For 13-17 minutes I get to forget about my work day, your videos are insightful and entertaining. I hope you get to do some more of these when all of this over. Cheers dude, and stay safe.
So glad you’re doin this. Helps me as much as a songwriter as a guitarist. BTW a song you “saved” for us in a session just hit 10k streams 2 weeks after release. Your creativity in the moment, and selling it to the band, was pure genius 👏👏👏🙏
I had wondered what the process was and how it really worked being a session player. I look forward everyday to your video Tom thanks! When this thing is all said and done, I really do hope you continue some sort of series like this!
Tom! My favorite thing about all of this is when you mention sneaking away for a few while your kids watch Paw Patrol. I have 2 little rascals myself and it's tough sometimes to get away. Thank you for taking the time to do this and being so down to earth. Please keep posting
It is so refreshing to hear someone talk about the "emotion" of music and showcase it so well. Would love to get your take on how you associate harmony to the emotion of the song. Much love and respect.
Honestly these videos are the most important for us musicians in this time and moment, especially guitarists but across the board. This is the real stuff and in a time that everything is on fire I think authenticity and someone giving it straight is our saving grace. You're bringing us all together. Thanks Tom, youre the shit !
God damn. Every single dude who’s ever had to endure touring with me knows the 5- is my favorite chord ever because I’ve obsessively talked their ears off about it. Between that and discovering the depths of Jellyfish’s brilliance yesterday, I feel like a whole new musician this last week, as you’ve given me a ton to chew on while I’m packing up all my shit to leave Nashville for good next week. Bittersweet? Maybe, but either way I needed to fall in love with music again now that it’s no longer my job and this is helping immensely.
Tom. My Dude. I first watched your rig rundown on here, and your playing & attitude just blew me away. Probably one of the first guitarists i've heard in a long time that truly communes with the instrument, and doesn't just noodle all day long. Your perspective and style are a much needed breath of fresh air to the guitar / music community. Thank you!
The great thing about discovering your videos is it's made me examine my playing. I love the fact that you talk about feel, phrasing, rushing, and all the other elements that I've taken for granted. You've also lit a fire under my ass to play more guitar which is always good.
Tom, thanks for the Monday morning soul food. My inspiration comes not just from your playing but from your obvious love of the guitar and your Hunter S. Thompson-esque approach to teaching it.
Thanks again for 3rd and Lindsley- gave us a primer for going back thru Home Skoolin'. As with any greatness, one see's so much more upon further inspection.
HIl thanks for taking the time to share your experiences and wisdom about music. Im not a guitar player but i do appreciate the lessons. Im from the Philippines and ur channel is helping me a lot to not go insane during this quarantine. thanks again and God bless.
Your opening song here is quite possibly the most pleasing sonic arrangement I've ever heard. I could listen to this all day. Needless to say, my Les Paul and I are drifting off to a beautiful place together right now as I learn this.
I have learned more about playing my guitar in the past month than at any other time. These videos are useful, instantly usable, and entertaining. Tom, you sir have won the internet.
This...this is my favorite episode so far. #4 is killer but this one takes it for me so far and I've watched them all several times. I'd love to hear this on that gold top
I dig all of your videos Tom, and I love that you touched on the minor blues scale over major tonality problem that many beginners have. I contend though that the "sometimes it works" statement is worthy of an entire video. It is a staple of bluegrass, some rock and blues to go from the major blues tonality for the meat of a solo break, but then end the phrase on a minor blues lick. When used SPARINGLY, it can really add a nice tension before the resolution. Keep the good stuff coming Tom. Your videos make this weird time a little less weird.
We all appreciate these lessons Buk especially coming up with fresh topics and perspectives everyday. It's great to see the amount of views and subscribers go up. By the way, I had your boy Barry O'Neil at Xact Tone rebuild my pedalboard last year and you're right, not only is he a great guy but a fucking wizard. I was having tons of issues and he solved them all! It's dead quiet, sturdy and sounds amazing. As soon as I saw that he had done your boards, I reached out to him immediately....totally worth it!
Hey Tom when I was learning to play I was lucky my father was and still is a great player he made suggestions but I picked what I really dug. Thanks good job man
One of the sickest chord progressions I’ve ever heard at the front of the lesson. You are releasing me from my guitar thought prison in these quick, secret packed videos. Thank you. The resurrection of rock is at hand. Let’s take people down that long and forky road.
Beautiful brother. I’m all the way from Australia. I’m from the First Nations people (The Gunditjmara/Kierrea Whuurruung) people of southwest Victoria. I make my living from music & stumbled onto you sessions here through another player who I’ve seen up here. Dig your energy man. I Really dig it. Thank you for sharing you great vibes with the world. Beautiful playing & sweet as tones picking up through your phone. I’m really appreciating all your content & can’t wait to check some more out. Bless your good heart man & rocksteady brother. So great to stumble onto another player who really feeds my soul. Lee ✊🏿👏🏿🙏🏿👣👣👣
Hey Tom I’m new subscriber seen videos of you before rig rundown was very cool will definitely continue to watch had no idea you were from Cleveland I’m in Mansfield Ohio just south of Cleveland keep em comin man thanks
Uncle caveman i want to thank you for your channel and personality , Since I discover you I go to work every day and I can’t wait to finish my day and go back home to watch your videos, you put the fire back in my soul and I study your playing and musicianship. I freaking love you and i never met you .
Hi Tom, Thank you for your work on these videos. I like your genuine and up front approach, in a world where many things are overly produced and buffed out, you cut through like a breath of fresh air. You show is unique, and that's good! I especially enjoy when you talk through and explain you what you play. Hearing a real professional explain your approach and thought process to playing is very helpful. I also enjoyed your comments about gear and the sometimes endless hunting for gear wonderful. Before I buy any additional gear I try to ask myself "will this help you to play better? Thanks so much, Ken
I am ready to get back to work. This has been a really good experience, and certainly the highlight of the whole COVID period for me. I hope the pandemic will be over soon so that we can all get back to the plans we had. People respect you and act respectfully towards you, and towards each other as a consequence. A lot of the viewers here are older and probably understand the value of time more than younger people do. Probably all wishing that these personal conversations, which is what your daily uploads are, had happened 35 years ago. The power of connecting directly with an audience is on display here every day. I don’t really care so much that I am getting better at playing the guitar, but that is a much appreciated bonus. There are a lot of talented people in the group here and it has been a pleasure being a part of it and watching it take off.
Thank you for providing such deep knowledge, insight and humor as well. It is inspiring to watch you play and I feel you are creating a great community here as well. By the way, even when you try to “sound bad” playing blues over major it sounded great! I remember a great guitar teacher of mine used to say blues over major sounds like somebody whining and complaining.
Hi Tom! This week I discovered that both you and Robben Ford had started making videos from home. I love your perspective on "how to not suck at guitar". The focus on music rather than gear is refreshing, You bring some sense of normality to this self isolation crazyness. Keep em coming! . And Robben: well he's... not sucking either. Thanks, Rolf Martin, Norway.
Tom , You play and speak the truth .. Its really hard to find anything else worth watching now on you tube (about Guitar) .. I just listen and play music , feels great .. thanks.
Thanks for your videos! I am a rank amateur guitar player but feel like I have a cool, laid-back brother that is patient and willing to show me stuff. Your short explanation of how Nashville sessions generally work was all new to me. Keep that stuff coming. It’s also reassuring to know that not all successful guitar players constantly live in the high-tech world. Can’t wait to see an example,e of your hand written schedule - awesome!
That's a timely reminder from Tom, about playing blues over a major scale, all us average players fall into that trap often! The trouble is, when Tom demonstrates how bad it's meant to sound, his playing is so damn good, it sounds great regardless, it's not quite backing up his argument!
Thank you for the no minor scales over the major chord progressions. I have never been able to make that sound good to my ears. I always play in the natural minor if I do that (If progression is in A major, I can play licks in F# minor) it always sounds great. Thanks a bunch, Tom, these videos are great.
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Anyone else on here feel like we've stumbled across our own kind of Fight Club? 🎸👊🏻
Amen
Indeed.
Dude.... rule number 1. You NEVER talk about Sessionman club!!
First of all I love these videos and your playing 😊
I’m a mostly self-taught guitarist, so I mean no disrespect when I say this... to my ear your piece you’re playing over sounds like it’s the key of E major... which would make the B maj the 5 and the F# min the 2.
I’m not trying to be a dick or anything... I just want to know if I’m hearing it wrong or if there’s another way to look at it?
maz7100 key is b maj (1) emaj (4) f#m (5m) I think he threw the am (7)in the progression too. I’m self taught too and I get so confused sometimes on it too with all the flats and sharps and geez. lol
You will become one the most beloved youtube music personalities, because musicians find themselves at home on your channel and in your presence.
I started playing guitar as a young boy in a village in Northern Romania under the cold darkness of communism. Vinyls were smuggled across the border and guitar magazines were traded like gold, and that's how we found out about the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
Now I'm 53, I live in Canada and my basement is full of amps and guitars, and during these crazy times here I am watching you my friend every day, intelligently articulating the magic of music.
I love you man!
I have a special place in my heart for Romania. I got my first royalty payment from 🇷🇴 Romania.
Man, I haven’t enjoyed practicing this much in years. It feels like I snuck into a master class clinic and nobody has figured out that I didn’t pay yet. Thank you.
Wes would you please leave the room. Don't make us have to call security.
Almost two and a half years after this masterpiece was recorded, I'm back listening to it again. About the only piece of music I can compare this to in my musical library is Villanova Junction, making this probably the highest order of compliment that can be paid in my way of thinking.
Thanks Tom, I doubt you'll ever fully comprehend how many lives you've touched and how much joy you gave us all at a time when joy was is short supply.
Here, here
Sly and the family stone perhaps?
"It ain't the arrow, it's the Indian." - Great advice. Absolutely true.
Miles had a famous quote along those lines. Something like, "20% is the note, 80% is the mfka playing it".
I still come back to that video 4 years later.
Best song you ever made to me, it gives me the chills every time.
Also one of the first videos I saw from you and the rest is history.
Your talks with Otis Gibbs brought me here. Your honest delivery and insight are appreciated!
The coolest viewers look for and rest upon the coolest channels , and here we all are . Carry on my man .
There is nothing better than both Tom's and Beato's channels.
I like how Tom tried to show us how much something sucked but it sounded absolutely amazing.
Hi Tom,
What’s your favorite Kemper profile for playing minor blues over major?
iCombs this literally made me laugh out loud!
Kemper sucks, get a Fractal!
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C#m?
...shhhhhhh!
"Microcube British Combo"
Thanks Tom .... I love gear , talking about it and buying it . But you have helped me realize to just play the damn guitar. My gear quality already far out ways my playing quality . ..just play.
F*&# me man. @14:37 I have struggled with connecting chords in a musical way and your slide from the E to the B blew me away. It's perfect timing and adding the B back on top brings the whole thing together. I've watched every one of your videos, and get something from each, but this just proves that it isn't about finding some technical thing to impress my buddies, it's about serving the music. Thanks Tom, you are making us all better musicians.
That intro was awesome. Dude in a time of stress and anxiety my blood pressure has been the lowest it has been in years. I attribute that in great part to homeSkoolin- I come here and all is right with the world. Just to let you know you’re affecting a lot of us for the good out here !! Peace and love
@Timothy Hansen It' s utterly heartwrenching...what are the chords, do you know?
@Timothy Hansen I don't know if it was intentional or by chance but the intro sounds a lot like "Woke Up This Morning" by Paul Pena.
That intro actually got me, man. Busted right up into my feels. Beautiful, beautiful playing.
same here, my eyes were watering
I watch your Homeskoolin' to pick up one thing each day that I can add to my playing. If I do that it was time well spent.
Revisiting this all these years later, it's still one of the best videos. You're a legend Tom, always. Here's a legit question tho. You're saying this beautiful example is Key of B. I - v - bVII - IV. Why isn't this Key of E? V - ii - IV - I?
greetings - i don’t know if you ever got your answer but it is the same thing. since the progression starts and ends on B, B sounds like home or the tonic - which most ppl always analyze as the one (I). others analyze it as V ii IV I in E - neither is incorrect just 2 diff ways to look at or describe the same thing. i think technically viewing the tonic as 1 is the textbook correct way of analyzing progressions, which in this case B is acting as the tonic. hope this helps
Almost a year later...and I'm still coming back to this one. #lifetimelearning Thank you again.
10.3K subscribers and growing and I bet in some way everyone's playing has improved in some way! One thing I know during all of this my calluses on my fingers have never been tougher than they are now and my poor pitiful short pinky finger is catching hell and has the most odd looking callus! Again, I thank you for doing this especially during this time and I share these videos with my music friends.
Count me in a someone who's playing and LISTENING has improved thru Tom's gifts to us this month :)
I love Plexi Soul, probably listened to it 25 times or more since I got it. And this tune right here may be my favorite of all. So beautiful and poignant, just fucking perfect in every way. Speaks directly to my soul in a way few things have. Well done sir.
these videos make my day!!, keep up the great work!!
Coffee and a new Homeskoolin video with Tom. That's the start to a good day. Thank you for continuing to do these Tom.
I have not been in quarantine. I'm a nurse and I've been working my ass off the whole time. I'm just now catching up. Most of this is way over my head as a beginner; however, I still watch in hopes of learning. I have learned my major scales along side pentatonics though. Your insights are quite interesting to me.
Thanks for all you do! I hope you’re well ❤️
My Mom was a Nurse for 40 years... much respect for you and yours 👍🏻
These lessons / chat sessions are great! Thanks Tom! Good times
I'll be 70 years old in July Tom. I just stumbled on one of your videos that they posted on facebook. Now I have to come to your videos every day , for my "Uncle Larry" fix. Thanks a million for keeping it real all the time.
Dang man. That’s heart ripping good stuff! Love your feel and smoothness.
Man, you daily loops are so fun and inspiring to learn and play over. It’s my daily bread. Your giving me months of ideas to explore. Thank you man!
Thanks Tom for doing this! I enjoy every episode! You have really opened my eyes to awesome playing concepts, knowledge and great music!
Very grateful for your time and your insights and your tone. There's an authenticity to what you're sharing that's rare. Appreciate it, Man.
Music always finds a way, I’m glad I found this channel. Love it !!
Thanks for the playing and the story telling of how a session works!! Love these vids!!!
Tom, I’ve watched every episode. This was the coolest loop and lead to date in my humble opinion. Touched my soul. 😎Thanks!
Bingeing on Bukovac and working to keep it real. Your hard-won insights give me direction and confirm my commitment to get further down that endless road. And you're good company, too. My thanks - truly.
Love Ya Tom! It is great to hear someone lay it down like you do. :)
Man....just man. I’m OLD...been playing “at” guitar most of my life. And in the middle of this pandemic I’ve finally found someone who just encourages me, dares me even, to just play. I’m not lying one bit when I say my personal playing has improved significantly from watching you. And I don’t mean rippin trippin solos and smokin the fretboard. I mean really understanding what is NEEDING to be played. Thank you so much for doing this.
Always warms the heart to revisit goodness. Appreciated!
Hey Tom, I know you've been thanked here a million times over, and rightfully so. I just wanted to say thanks because unfortunately I don't get to isolate myself, as my job is considered essential, and with the added stress right now, I look forward to the end of my shifts, to come home and watch these videos. For 13-17 minutes I get to forget about my work day, your videos are insightful and entertaining. I hope you get to do some more of these when all of this over. Cheers dude, and stay safe.
Tom, your over 10k worth of subscribers! Congratulations. I so enjoy these chats, and you.
So glad you’re doin this. Helps me as much as a songwriter as a guitarist. BTW a song you “saved” for us in a session just hit 10k streams 2 weeks after release. Your creativity in the moment, and selling it to the band, was pure genius 👏👏👏🙏
I had wondered what the process was and how it really worked being a session player. I look forward everyday to your video Tom thanks! When this thing is all said and done, I really do hope you continue some sort of series like this!
This might be my favorite thing you played so far!
Tom, thanks so much for your daily dose of joy and knowledge.
Tom! My favorite thing about all of this is when you mention sneaking away for a few while your kids watch Paw Patrol. I have 2 little rascals myself and it's tough sometimes to get away. Thank you for taking the time to do this and being so down to earth. Please keep posting
It is so refreshing to hear someone talk about the "emotion" of music and showcase it so well.
Would love to get your take on how you associate harmony to the emotion of the song.
Much love and respect.
great embellishments on your chords, so natural and smooth.
Honestly these videos are the most important for us musicians in this time and moment, especially guitarists but across the board. This is the real stuff and in a time that everything is on fire I think authenticity and someone giving it straight is our saving grace. You're bringing us all together. Thanks Tom, youre the shit !
Thanks for the Soul Shine today! Peace & Love.
Great job Eric putting the Spotify playlist together, much appreciated brother.
Beautiful. At your best. I have watched all your episodes.
However the guy is who put all tom’s mentioned tracks on a Spotify playlist.. thank you, what an awesome thing to do!
That intro is damn near the best thing I've ever heard. Thank you.
Good Gaaaawd, that is an absolutely gorgeous piece of music to start things off. Thank you Tommy.
God damn. Every single dude who’s ever had to endure touring with me knows the 5- is my favorite chord ever because I’ve obsessively talked their ears off about it. Between that and discovering the depths of Jellyfish’s brilliance yesterday, I feel like a whole new musician this last week, as you’ve given me a ton to chew on while I’m packing up all my shit to leave Nashville for good next week. Bittersweet? Maybe, but either way I needed to fall in love with music again now that it’s no longer my job and this is helping immensely.
Such a refreshing channel.
Tom. My Dude. I first watched your rig rundown on here, and your playing & attitude just blew me away. Probably one of the first guitarists i've heard in a long time that truly communes with the instrument, and doesn't just noodle all day long. Your perspective and style are a much needed breath of fresh air to the guitar / music community. Thank you!
One year later, this still moves me, what a great song riff here. I love this episode
Another inspiring video, this isolation is like blues over major for all of us, thanks!!!
Tom,
I'm loving all that you do and all that you say.
Thank you very much for sharing all that you have to offer, truly priceless.
The great thing about discovering your videos is it's made me examine my playing. I love the fact that you talk about feel, phrasing, rushing, and all the other elements that I've taken for granted. You've also lit a fire under my ass to play more guitar which is always good.
Tom, thanks for the Monday morning soul food. My inspiration comes not just from your playing but from your obvious love of the guitar and your Hunter S. Thompson-esque approach to teaching it.
Thanks again for 3rd and Lindsley- gave us a primer for going back thru Home Skoolin'. As with any greatness, one see's so much more upon further inspection.
HIl thanks for taking the time to share your experiences and wisdom about music. Im not a guitar player but i do appreciate the lessons. Im from the Philippines and ur channel is helping me a lot to not go insane during this quarantine. thanks again and God bless.
You have the coolest viewers because you’re putting out the coolest guitar content ever. Keep em coming.
Dude I could listen to that opening all day, so beautiful.
Your opening song here is quite possibly the most pleasing sonic arrangement I've ever heard. I could listen to this all day. Needless to say, my Les Paul and I are drifting off to a beautiful place together right now as I learn this.
Your a Legend Tom, you and your coffee cups, thank you for the wisdom.
Holy Moly this channel is incredible.
So informative as always my friend.
I have learned more about playing my guitar in the past month than at any other time. These videos are useful, instantly usable, and entertaining.
Tom, you sir have won the internet.
I've found that the more I practice, the better my gear sounds! Thanks for the channel (ing).
This...this is my favorite episode so far. #4 is killer but this one takes it for me so far and I've watched them all several times. I'd love to hear this on that gold top
I dig all of your videos Tom, and I love that you touched on the minor blues scale over major tonality problem that many beginners have. I contend though that the "sometimes it works" statement is worthy of an entire video. It is a staple of bluegrass, some rock and blues to go from the major blues tonality for the meat of a solo break, but then end the phrase on a minor blues lick. When used SPARINGLY, it can really add a nice tension before the resolution. Keep the good stuff coming Tom. Your videos make this weird time a little less weird.
We all appreciate these lessons Buk especially coming up with fresh topics and perspectives everyday. It's great to see the amount of views and subscribers go up. By the way, I had your boy Barry O'Neil at Xact Tone rebuild my pedalboard last year and you're right, not only is he a great guy but a fucking wizard. I was having tons of issues and he solved them all! It's dead quiet, sturdy and sounds amazing. As soon as I saw that he had done your boards, I reached out to him immediately....totally worth it!
I'm on #11. Just found this awesome page!! Thx for the killer instruction with entertainment! You rock bro 🤘🤘
Hey Tom when I was learning to play I was lucky my father was and still is a great player he made suggestions but I picked what I really dug. Thanks good job man
One of the sickest chord progressions I’ve ever heard at the front of the lesson.
You are releasing me from my guitar thought prison in these quick, secret packed videos. Thank you. The resurrection of rock is at hand.
Let’s take people down that long and forky road.
I get gold out of each of these. 'It's somebody's dream'. Good teachers slip in life lessons and this was one. Merci. PS more Tull. 😁
I think most of your viewers like myself wish they had a mentor like you. Thanks for making that happen.
Beautiful brother.
I’m all the way from Australia. I’m from the First Nations people (The Gunditjmara/Kierrea Whuurruung) people of southwest Victoria. I make my living from music & stumbled onto you sessions here through another player who I’ve seen up here.
Dig your energy man. I Really dig it. Thank you for sharing you great vibes with the world. Beautiful playing & sweet as tones picking up through your phone. I’m really appreciating all your content & can’t wait to check some more out. Bless your good heart man & rocksteady brother. So great to stumble onto another player who really feeds my soul. Lee ✊🏿👏🏿🙏🏿👣👣👣
Thank you for indirectly showing me how to practice with my looper. Watching you, I get better everyday. Thank you, Tom!
Tom: "I hate minor pentatonic over major". Me: "f*ck"
He must not like John Mayer lol
Beautiful melody for an amazing sunny day here in Nashville!
Hey Tom I’m new subscriber seen videos of you before rig rundown was very cool will definitely continue to watch had no idea you were from Cleveland I’m in Mansfield Ohio just south of Cleveland keep em comin man thanks
Uncle caveman i want to thank you for your channel and personality , Since I discover you I go to work every day and I can’t wait to finish my day and go back home to watch your videos, you put the fire back in my soul and I study your playing and musicianship. I freaking love you and i never met you .
Hi Tom, Thank you for your work on these videos. I like your genuine and up front approach, in a world where many things are overly produced and buffed out, you cut through like a breath of fresh air. You show is unique, and that's good! I especially enjoy when you talk through and explain you what you play. Hearing a real professional explain your approach and thought process to playing is very helpful. I also enjoyed your comments about gear and the sometimes endless hunting for gear wonderful. Before I buy any additional gear I try to ask myself "will this help you to play better?
Thanks so much, Ken
I am ready to get back to work. This has been a really good experience, and certainly the highlight of the whole COVID period for me. I hope the pandemic will be over soon so that we can all get back to the plans we had. People respect you and act respectfully towards you, and towards each other as a consequence. A lot of the viewers here are older and probably understand the value of time more than younger people do. Probably all wishing that these personal conversations, which is what your daily uploads are, had happened 35 years ago. The power of connecting directly with an audience is on display here every day. I don’t really care so much that I am getting better at playing the guitar, but that is a much appreciated bonus. There are a lot of talented people in the group here and it has been a pleasure being a part of it and watching it take off.
Thank you for providing such deep knowledge, insight and humor as well. It is inspiring to watch you play and I feel you are creating a great community here as well. By the way, even when you try to “sound bad” playing blues over major it sounded great! I remember a great guitar teacher of mine used to say blues over major sounds like somebody whining and complaining.
Great episode! Loved the minor over major bit; made me laugh out loud.
Hi Tom! This week I discovered that both you and Robben Ford had started making videos from home. I love your perspective on "how to not suck at guitar". The focus on music rather than gear is refreshing, You bring some sense of normality to this self isolation crazyness. Keep em coming! . And Robben: well he's... not sucking either. Thanks, Rolf Martin, Norway.
Hi Tom: I found about this channel just recently. Beautiful playing and I can almost smell the musk of "old equipment smell". I'm catching up!
I am a newbie to guitar but have been playing drums for 30 years or so and I’d love to hear your favorite session drummers! Love the channel buddy
All Time Favorite- Thanks Tom
There are so many great nuggets of wisdom. I don’t know you but feel we are kindred spirits. Blues over Major is THE worst. Plz keep making these...
Homeskoolin has definitely been one of the silver linings of the lockdown. Thanks.
FIRST! Thank you Tom for the great content on your channel. It's made me a better player for sure.
Tom , You play and speak the truth .. Its really hard to find anything else worth watching now on you tube (about Guitar) .. I just listen and play music , feels great .. thanks.
Thanks for your videos! I am a rank amateur guitar player but feel like I have a cool, laid-back brother that is patient and willing to show me stuff. Your short explanation of how Nashville sessions generally work was all new to me. Keep that stuff coming. It’s also reassuring to know that not all successful guitar players constantly live in the high-tech world. Can’t wait to see an example,e of your hand written schedule - awesome!
"Keep in mind that's somebody's dream." The respect for that hit me.
That's a timely reminder from Tom, about playing blues over a major scale, all us average players fall into that trap often! The trouble is, when Tom demonstrates how bad it's meant to sound, his playing is so damn good, it sounds great regardless, it's not quite backing up his argument!
Thank you for the no minor scales over the major chord progressions. I have never been able to make that sound good to my ears. I always play in the natural minor if I do that (If progression is in A major, I can play licks in F# minor) it always sounds great. Thanks a bunch, Tom, these videos are great.
Man I am learning how to play with soul listening to this show.