If anything points 4 and 5 are, in my opinion, the most importen. You should never stop learning these and playing around with both of them, and you'll never stop having fun. I've been playing for 55 years. Knowing the basics is what it's all about.
Excellent video, as an older starter..... I can't really afford to waste much time. Thanks. I'm just enjoying this ride, knowing I started late in life, so any improvement is a blast.
"Words of wisdom, Lloyd. Words of wisdom" (Jack Torrance, The Shining). I have to keep myself in structured learning situations, or else I just get bogged down with life. I got a 2-year Master's Certificate from Berklee Music some years ago, and I'm working on a Bachelors in Commercial Music from Liberty University now. Traded in a couple of those guitars that I had collected, and got myself a good digital piano. Now, I'm at risk of spending more time on piano than guitar...at least for a little while; it just helps visualizing and learning sooooo much. Being a music degree program and not just a guitar program, I spend a lot of time singing (solfège), determining meter, conducting, transcribing, etc too. All of that helps a bunch...hearing music properly is huge.
Regret 3 - Yes, I found out recently with my guitar teacher that the reason I plateaued at a certain speed was because I was holding my pick weirdly . I was alternative picking diagnolly and while it was working i had little control when it came to fast solos. I'm a prog metal player so i wanted to improve . Now I hold my pick in a much more economical way. This is an excellent video! :) Something I was scared to try was sweep picking and hybrid picking. Now i love them but still working on them. Also thats a mighty nice Suhr amp you have dude ! Regret 4 - I have been learning theory recently and I love it ! Modes have helped me compose and to improvise**
Found out the channel just recently, your approach is really great, I've been checking out all the content! That said, my regret is having quit playing completely about 10 years ago when I was getting good and having only picked up again now at 31... maybe I could've been half as good as you are had I kept playing... lol Anyways, congrats on the channel and best of wishes!
I'm a synth guy first and guitar guy second, and I'm sure that no matter how many times number 1 is stated, people will still go down that route. I think part of it is coming to the realisation yourself that more (or more expensive gear) is not the solution. For me, my advice to people is, if you're going to buy gear, buy something that will have a good resale value. If you regularly buy and sell second hand gear, you can have all the joy of experimentation (and sad realisation that you just need to spend more time focusing on the fundamentals of your instrument), without the massive money sink. Also, while it's probably easier for synth players than guitar players, software is incredibly powerful these days and you can get some great guitar effects for cheap if you're willing to route them through a DAW instead of having a physical device. With the downside of selling becomes more tricky (or impossible)
Thank you Andrew - love your channel and this video. Thank you for sharing your lessons with us! Can you share some lessons etc to improve rhythm playing?
I appreciate the kind words. Here are two videos that should help: ruclips.net/video/wR6Z2RRfpRA/видео.html ruclips.net/video/VqUuJK-dTx4/видео.html I've got another one on the way as well :)
Got one: actually own a guitar. Most of my life I didn't. I started aged 15 playin on my brothers guitar and having some basic teachings by a friend. 2 years later my brother moved to the big city and even though he didn't play he took the guitar. I bought myself an electric but didn't really catch on as it was too different to what I was used to. Started DeeJayin and sold the electric to buy turntables. Few years down the road I picked up a cheap china accoustic and stayed on the plateau of the little memory I had of my lessons for ages, as I didn't take my guitar for 20 bucks very seriously nore the hobby attached to it. Eventually the guitar broke, and I abondand the thing again. 2017 I finally got myself a decent Gretsch Streamliner electric with a Fender Amp and started to take the whole thing more seriously. Oh boy what I would be able to play had I just got myself a decent guitar in the first place...love your content.
Thanks for sharing, That's a great story, and it goes to show how much a good setup can affect your progress. Investing in your craft is far different than falling into the "gear trap" I talked about in this video. Appreciate you watching the video!
@@andrewclarkeguitar yes, that is a trap i saw early on. But I have several rules in place Rule 1: all time and money invested in gear and youtube videos on such must be balanced by practice or investment in such (as in lessons).
Same. I was buying pricey stuff too. Stumbled across some good budget brands one day, and all that changed. Made me realize how much money I was misallocating because of a name on a headstock. It slowed the bleeding, at least.
Wish I got a better quality acoustic guitar as soon as I could afford it, wish I would have taken lessons in my teens or 20s, and wish I hadn’t given up on playing for most of my 30s.
If anything points 4 and 5 are, in my opinion, the most importen. You should never stop learning these and playing around with both of them, and you'll never stop having fun. I've been playing for 55 years. Knowing the basics is what it's all about.
Totally! And 55 years is incredible. I'm looking forward to getting to that point. Cheers!
My biggest regret with guitar is not starting sooner. Thanks for the content, Andrew.
Cheers! Thanks for watching ☺
Me too.. my mind blowing to see a asian kid out played me 1000x😅
Excellent video, as an older starter..... I can't really afford to waste much time. Thanks. I'm just enjoying this ride, knowing I started late in life, so any improvement is a blast.
Thanks for watching!
"Words of wisdom, Lloyd. Words of wisdom" (Jack Torrance, The Shining). I have to keep myself in structured learning situations, or else I just get bogged down with life. I got a 2-year Master's Certificate from Berklee Music some years ago, and I'm working on a Bachelors in Commercial Music from Liberty University now. Traded in a couple of those guitars that I had collected, and got myself a good digital piano. Now, I'm at risk of spending more time on piano than guitar...at least for a little while; it just helps visualizing and learning sooooo much. Being a music degree program and not just a guitar program, I spend a lot of time singing (solfège), determining meter, conducting, transcribing, etc too. All of that helps a bunch...hearing music properly is huge.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. As you mentioned, "hearing music properly" is so so sooo important. Cheers!
Regret 3 - Yes, I found out recently with my guitar teacher that the reason I plateaued at a certain speed was because I was holding my pick weirdly . I was alternative picking diagnolly and while it was working i had little control when it came to fast solos. I'm a prog metal player so i wanted to improve . Now I hold my pick in a much more economical way. This is an excellent video! :)
Something I was scared to try was sweep picking and hybrid picking. Now i love them but still working on them. Also thats a mighty nice Suhr amp you have dude !
Regret 4 - I have been learning theory recently and I love it ! Modes have helped me compose and to improvise**
I have subscribed! Thank you ! I'm going to check your theory videos out :).
That's awesome!
Hey buddy you’ve hit the nail on the head thanks
Glad you liked the video ☺
nice content, thanks for sharing your experience! the regret 1 is my regret currently 😂
Regret #1 has gotta be the most common for sure 😂
Found out the channel just recently, your approach is really great, I've been checking out all the content!
That said, my regret is having quit playing completely about 10 years ago when I was getting good and having only picked up again now at 31... maybe I could've been half as good as you are had I kept playing... lol
Anyways, congrats on the channel and best of wishes!
Guilty as charged!
Thank you for this video.
I think i have higher motivation to work on my weaknesses now❤
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Best of luck ☺
I'm a synth guy first and guitar guy second, and I'm sure that no matter how many times number 1 is stated, people will still go down that route. I think part of it is coming to the realisation yourself that more (or more expensive gear) is not the solution.
For me, my advice to people is, if you're going to buy gear, buy something that will have a good resale value. If you regularly buy and sell second hand gear, you can have all the joy of experimentation (and sad realisation that you just need to spend more time focusing on the fundamentals of your instrument), without the massive money sink.
Also, while it's probably easier for synth players than guitar players, software is incredibly powerful these days and you can get some great guitar effects for cheap if you're willing to route them through a DAW instead of having a physical device. With the downside of selling becomes more tricky (or impossible)
So true. I still find myself falling down that rabbit hole at times. And that's some excellent advice. Thanks for sharing 😀
I Agree with #5! It worked out well for Keef. :)
Thank you Andrew - love your channel and this video. Thank you for sharing your lessons with us! Can you share some lessons etc to improve rhythm playing?
I appreciate the kind words. Here are two videos that should help:
ruclips.net/video/wR6Z2RRfpRA/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/VqUuJK-dTx4/видео.html
I've got another one on the way as well :)
Awesome!
Thanks for watching! ☺
Thanks, Andrew 🙏👍🎸
My pleasure! 😊
Hey Andrew! Great vid! Just maybe make the background music a little quieter 👍🏻
Thanks for the feedback!
This is so accurate I feel personally attacked
Oh no 😂
Got one: actually own a guitar. Most of my life I didn't. I started aged 15 playin on my brothers guitar and having some basic teachings by a friend. 2 years later my brother moved to the big city and even though he didn't play he took the guitar. I bought myself an electric but didn't really catch on as it was too different to what I was used to. Started DeeJayin and sold the electric to buy turntables. Few years down the road I picked up a cheap china accoustic and stayed on the plateau of the little memory I had of my lessons for ages, as I didn't take my guitar for 20 bucks very seriously nore the hobby attached to it. Eventually the guitar broke, and I abondand the thing again. 2017 I finally got myself a decent Gretsch Streamliner electric with a Fender Amp and started to take the whole thing more seriously. Oh boy what I would be able to play had I just got myself a decent guitar in the first place...love your content.
Thanks for sharing, That's a great story, and it goes to show how much a good setup can affect your progress. Investing in your craft is far different than falling into the "gear trap" I talked about in this video. Appreciate you watching the video!
@@andrewclarkeguitar yes, that is a trap i saw early on. But I have several rules in place Rule 1: all time and money invested in gear and youtube videos on such must be balanced by practice or investment in such (as in lessons).
@@patrickfuchs6936 I love that
Number 1 was the main thing with me. I'd be looking at gear porn online all night instead of practicing. lol
I still find myself straying at times. It's a tough battle 😅
Same. I was buying pricey stuff too. Stumbled across some good budget brands one day, and all that changed. Made me realize how much money I was misallocating because of a name on a headstock. It slowed the bleeding, at least.
The only piece of gear that honestly had any significance in my learning was my first acoustic guitar after playing electric for 2 1/2 years.
Wish I got a better quality acoustic guitar as soon as I could afford it, wish I would have taken lessons in my teens or 20s, and wish I hadn’t given up on playing for most of my 30s.
At least you're here now ☺
@@andrewclarkeguitar Yes, indeed! And there is progress, even if it is S L O W. Appreciate all your tips.
Please put out something for rhythm
Here are 2 rhythm videos for you:
ruclips.net/video/wR6Z2RRfpRA/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/VqUuJK-dTx4/видео.html
I've got another one on the way!
Nicely said grasshopper 😎!.
🙌🙌
tell me how you look soo young and handsome . Great content❤
😂😂 thanks
My goodness you don’t look 31. You look hardly older than 26
I'll take that as a compliment 😅