When it comes to questions about your setup and work, I'd like to know what you do yourself, how many employers you have and what they do, what computers you use and what software you use.
Hi Justin . The video about the setup and software you use will be interesting but I really would like to know what you think about amp modellers (headrush prime and so on) and if you think they can be an alternative to have different guitars. I love you keep the passion
👍👍 Thank you , my friend😌 ! ( Justin) you were...🤔Definitely one of the first online guitarist that Was out there that really helped me learn one of first songs through detailed close up instructions, with bright clear lighting, for those that were there in the early days, ...🤔 of the on online podcasting movement , everyone wanted to 'show "their stuff". ...(despite bad lighting, and unedited material , and sometimes, people that wanted to help 🤔...but skill set was not totally "With it" .So what happened as a beginner is that you learn a little but, the little bit was not so accurate... Justin's skill level was fun and well above average. ( my skill set being average😂)... , he helped take me ( a long with a few personal instructors) to a higher level ... DEFINITELY grateful and Appreciative of that ,"Era" of online guitar instruction or online school of guitar 🙏😌! ....🤔....At least for me there are five to seven people , just a hand full, that have "made" online guitar "boom" Justin and his unique stile is definitely one of the original "Pioneers" of what has become a great movement 😉an area that is VERY saturated NOW. ... IN terms of all things guitar and music appreciation, .. ...🤔of course Rick Beato (Pioneer), and... there are a few relatively "New guys" on the block, so to speak, that have really "dialed in" on the particulars of getting things "Tight" 😅, the teaching well, of learning a song.... but pure guitar instruction of a particular song or stile Justin was my "go to". ...then and still is today in my handful of go-tos on guitar instruction ✌️💖☺️🙏
Such a legend. You helped me get through my divorce 10 years ago. The only place I could find the best guitar teacher living in sleepy Gaborone, Botswana. Still playing to this day, only a 4 chord strummer but brings so much joy to my life. Thank you Justin for all you have given to me and thousands of guitar players around the world.
It was 20 years ago today, when Justin taught the lads to play! This could easily turn into a Sgt. Pepper thing here, but that's not important. What is important is: congratulations! You rock! And thanks for sharing your knowledge and kind spirit with us all!
I tried most of the online courses, and it was Justin that was a life changer for me. Patient instructions, enduring humility, combining life lessons with guitar…..it’s been a 2-year journey and I can never be more grateful for Justin sharing his passion and life with us - so we can join in the journey and share in that passion. Wonderful.
Justin! Thought I'd share my story - I started playing guitar just under 10 years ago at 18 when I had quit the sport I spent my life pursuing. I ended up going through just about every course/lesson you had and fell deeply in love with the guitar. I ended up quitting my job and attending music school. I now teach guitar full time for a living and actively gig in a couple different bands. Thanks for everything - you truly changed my life!
Teaching is a vocation. You obviously found your vocation early in life. You make it fun, you make it logical and sensible and you encourage. What do they say, 'if you are doing what you love then it isn't work' or something along those lines. Congrats on 20 years and keep doing what you love!
Justin, you are a true trailblazer. That rare combination of great personality, proficiency, talent and dedication is the reason why many thousands of people chose you for their guitar journey. Congrats and thank you!
I think you hide your light under a bushel, you may not be a headliner and always in the news but you are an insider that is known by just about anyone in the music world. Well done you deserve to have what you have. Keep it up and Thank you.
It was 20 years ago today,,Justin guitar started to play..RUclips was not in style. But online lessons brought a smile..so may I introduce to you,, the guitar teacher you have know for all these years..the one and only Justin Sandercoe…..dun dun dun
Hi Justin, this is my first time commenting on one of your videos. I have been following you since about 2010 when I learned how to play Silent Night for my grandma. I’ve learned so much from you over the last decade and even though my guitar playing has taken a back seat in the last few years I still enjoy checking out your new videos. I signed up for the monthly PayPal donations in about 2015 and I would encourage others to do the same, if they are fortunate enough to be able to afford it. Buying this guy a beer every month is worth it :) here’s to the next decade man, keep up the good work.
I'm a music educator in the US, and your videos have been immensely helpful to me when I had to begin teaching group guitar to 8th grade students. I'm primarily a concert band director who also has to teach general music classes. Guitar was one instrument I had to teach myself and I stumbled across your lessons. SO THANKFUL for your series! It's fantastic and accessible for all ages. You're a natural teacher!
Several years ago I was still strumming open chords and then I found Justin Guitar from a guy I was teaching basic strumming patterns and I found your teaching style really useful and as a result I expanded my skills to actually playing “impossible” bar chords and yes I got your books. At 67 I do struggle with memory but playing keeps my brain working. So thanks for the new skills and the very many lessons👍
Its quite strange to acknowledge the fact that I have been recommending your website & RUclips videos to budding musicians for almost 20 years now . . . heres to another 20!!🍻cheers Justin!!
Justin is definitely one of the gooduns, he has been a great benefit to guitar players everywhere and I couldn't evenguess how many people he has taught to play. Thanks for it all.
Justin mate, a big thank you from someone who first picked up a guitar at 18, 14 years ago, by watching your original beginners course and all that you've put out after that. The importance this instrument has had in my life is beyond quantifiable. I've moved from Portugal to the UK quite a few years ago (London, recognise many of the places you've mentioned in this video!) and I have made so many great friends through music and guitar here. I can't imagine what my life would have been without it. Again, a massive thank you mate! Here's to another 20 years 🍻 and hope you eventually organise some sort of London Justinguitar meetup, I owe you a good pint at least!
Thank you so much Justin! My guitar skills greatly improved once I joined your website and watched your lessons. Thanks for being a great teacher and for everything that you and your team do!
Justin! I’ve been using your App for about 2 months now. All I have to say is that using it is like having the greatest teacher at your home. I can feel your love for the music and that’s so hard to achieve through an app. Thank you for creating this, it has a great impact in the world and people like you deserve the paradise.
I've been a huge fan since I was a teenager, first learning guitar. Now I'm 30 yo and still love the channel. Still can't play the solo on From Katie's Window properly, but I will one day!! Love you Justin, thanks for everything ^^
I started watching your videos 17 years ago. I’ve had the honor of a Skype conversation with you after learning “Page 99”. I’ve learned so so much from you. You are my guitar teacher and you always will be. Here’s to 20 more years!! ❤🎸🔥
I think it's impossible to fathom just how many, guitarists/performers/bands etc. Yourself and Marty (I know there is a host of other great content creators but you two in particular go hand in hand) taught and heavily influenced. There must be tens of thousands of people out there probably around 20-40 years old say who learned from RUclips back in the day when it boomed, from bedroom guitarists, to people playing their small town scene all the way to professionals. I think you guys inspired an entire generation of musicians.
Oh boy. What a ride this was. I think you can't even imagine what joy you already brought to a lot of musicians. You're like the Bob Ross of guitar playing
Wow he’s been teaching for my entire life 😅I started playing with your courses in Sept 2021 I still play everyday and I am forever grateful for your lessons! Thank you Justin!
i started a few days ago and my guitar is horrible and already cost me money it wasnt mine it had broken tuning pegs and it costed me 3 strings (living in a third world country its not cheap and being a minor also doesnt help) high action too my fingers are dying but im still gonna do it and im never going to give up pls tell me how are u doing now on ur journey
I started playing guitar at the age of 15, 2010 ... You sir and Marty are online guitar teachers since then .. thank you very much sir... never stop teaching us ..
Dog walks and guitar talks - yes, i'd luv for you to do more of that. i really seemed to grow in learning from you after watching that series. i felt humbled that you would share yourself in a personal way.
Justin- You, along with Marty Schwartz, are my main two teachers when I fhink of a song I want to learn. My main focus and goal is I plan to have more time for my personal hobbies. I will be playing more guitar, and you my friend will always be one of my great teachers. Thank you for all you do for this vibrant community.
I remember watching the lesson for Wish You Were Here back in 2007 when I started playing. That was the first online guitar lesson I ever watched and JustinGuitar has been my go to ever since. Of all the guitar teachers out there I recommend Justin the most.
Hrat Justin being following you almost all the 20 years.Bought your books too.Iam 71 yrs old still enjoy guitar playing.Own 7 Guitars.Iam in Maputo,Mozambique
I myself have been following Justin for around 10 years now. I have made a lot of progress now and I am as good as non professional ho hobiest guitar players can get. A lot of what I know in guitar I owe it to him. Thank you Justin. Keep inspiring.
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I have been following you on RUclips and the web for a very long time. Purchased your books and bought your courses on the web. Worth every penny. Have to make a confession though. Looked at other sites. Took lessons, purchased courses and came to a painful conclusion. Its all about repetition. Focus on one thing and work on it heavily. So. 15 years later. Still working on that dreaded "A" shaped barre chord. Hope I'll master it before my retirement. Love your work Justin! Keep it coming
Amazing, I remember when I first stumbled upon your videos when I was a teenager at middle school, now I'm 26 years old. I owe my guitar skills to you.
Gee Justin I can't believe 20 yrs have gone by, I was there at the beginning of your channel, and along the way got lost. Belated congrats on being the best at what you do and the help of your lessons in my progress as a guitar player.Onto the next 20 yrs.
Just donated after watching this video till the end. Justin helped me learn when I could not have paid much for guitar lessons. Thank you for being the humble, kind, and giving person you are.
Your channel was the first I ever subscribed to I believe. I wish I knew when that was. I know I didn't subscribe for a while after I started watching you since I thought, at the time, that subscribe meant owing money each month that I didn't have. It must have been very early that I started watching your channel because I seem to remember using my previous computer and this one is from 2009. You have always come across as a nice guy who gets pleasure from knowing that he has helped so many of us enjoy the guitar more. I had not played guitar for about 25 years when I found your channel and I started up again and have enjoyed playing ever since then. Thank you.
Really enjoyed getting a 'life-perspective' on you, Justin, and your interesting musical journey. Now you are more than a RUclips guy I click to see a 🎸 lesson. Oh, and an FYI.... I started learning guitar (acoustic only so far so struggling with bending) a little over a year ago, soon after retirement. Cheers, from 🇨🇦.
Can't believe how time flies. I bought a guitar some 11 years ago and I've always learned from you. So a big THANK YOU for all your efforts and for being the wonderful teacher, guitarist and person that you are.
Went through the entire video. Amazing life guitar story. I just started playing basic guitar at age 60. Always loved the sound of a guitar from a very young age but did not know how to move forward. All the very best for the future & your passion. Hope to connect
Justin, your life journey is truly inspiring. Congratulations for your courage to endure the trials along the way. You come across as a very caring and devoted person in all the things that you have learned along life's path. I have only been learning guitar for a few years and as I came upon your videos I felt that you were the cream of the crop !! The best to you in your future !!
Your system has helped me so much justin! Its been amazing. I tried to use tyler larson guitar super system a couple years ago. But he talks about his formal education in music so much as well as all his friends formal education and it gets super discouraging for me. My mind is like all these formally trained musicians how will i ever be near their level. You system is not like that. I appreciate you very much!
Such a coincidence I used to watch the video lessons regularly but the practice routine changed and also got busy with life and stopped playing with the band for quite some time but I recently have started checking your lessons from those days without realizing it also so much other content. I needed to brush up on some theory as I have started working on a new musical project recently and I get to see this amazing journey as it popped up this morning ... I was reliving my past with this video as I somehow started watching your videos around 2004-2005 I guess especially followed the Jazz series and bought your music reading PDF a few years later. You are such a humble soul and you have done a lot for others without probably even realizing it back then. But no wonder amazing things happen to good people . Enjoy the sweet fruit of your hard labour and kind generosity my friend 🤘🏽
Smiling all the way as I’m seeing this 😊. I’m 62 and have been following you for about seven years. I’ve played the guitar since college, and then picked it up once in a few months and only to put it back in cold storage until the next time… You’ve made such a huge difference (not that I’m good now) . I think the first song I learned from you was to play Vincent correctly. I remember your humility when you said you couldn’t easily play it and sing along; the first thing that came to my mind was, ”What the hell, if he can’t, how can I?” But that was the challenge as I’ve been listening to it since 1971! I’m so happy that you’ve struck 20 years! Wish you many more!! Thank you very much and lots of love ❤
Justin, I've watched a lot of guitar teachers on RUclips but you are THE BEST. And I've played guitar for 50 years. Thanks and keep up the great work. Billy. USA
Justin, you have changed so many lives with your excellent teaching ability and your positive attitude! I recommend your videos to literally anyone learning guitar. I watch your videos and I your books are so well-organized and easy to follow. I can say without the tiniest bit of doubt that learning guitar has been one of the most joyful experiences of my entire life and JustinGuitar has played a huge role in that! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!
Justin! Thank you for such an amazing ride! That Sofa Showcase, definitely a highlight of mine meeting you in person :). Thanks for 20 years of kindness and generosity and looking forward to the next 20! Much love to you!
Can you even imagine how many thousands of people have learned to play guitar because of your content? The influence you have had is kind of insane when you think about it.
I learned through him in 2005. Just found his channel here now after all these years! So happy to see he's still making content! So grateful for this guy!
It's hard to believe how much the internet and RUclips have changed our lives in the last 20 years. 20 years...... is that all? Thank you for a great trip down memory lane......... and I have recommended you to anyone who is looking for an online guitar tutor. You're the best!
I started playing a year and a half ago (I'm old). A friend of my son told me, "All you need is Justin Guitar". I don't think I could have kept going without you. So thank you! Congratulations on 20 years.
Congratulations Justin. Thank you for all your lessons. Must feel amazing helping all the people around the world learn guitar. Thank you and Cheers from Canada
Great for a guy from Downunder ( I am also) . Gret videos which I've been followung for years. You're a great teacher. Did you know that Mark Knopfler rates you as 3 in in the world of guitar teachers. i have always enjoyed your easy, laconic style and thank you for years of your contribution to other guitarists. Keep up the good work , mate!
Lovely update Justin. I watch a lot of RUclips lessons, and ultimately if I don't come to like the personality of the human being in front of you, I stop watching, irrespective of the content. Your enthusiasm and well, humility ie not subtly showing off in the lesson, is what we return for. Love your work 👏👏👍👍.
Amazing contribution to the community of folk wanting to learn how to play guitar. Thankyou, congratulations and looking forward to learning with you. From a 52yr old fat fingered Les Paul lover 🇦🇺
Thank you for all the videos and lessons that got me to play and let me, at the age of 70, do something I wanted to do when I was 20. Your work has helped me obtain a dream.
An absolute legend! Back in the day (now i sound old as a 25 year old 😂) most teachers taught sloppy versions that they were happy if they sounded somewhat like the song. But not you. You absolutely nailed every song you taught with great attention to detail (I have made great steps learning all the licks and bits of ‘Sultans of Swing’)! 😊 Today you don’t go into as much detail anymore (or have easier songs), which I understand due to the time and effort it takes. But you always explain what you left out and why, and some pointers on how to get into more detail 😊 However, as a more experienced guitar player today, I would love to see you tackle some harder songs now and then again. As much as I still love to watch your content in hope for some subtleties you always manage to point out, I think intermediate and advanced guitar players on your channel would love to have a challenge once in a while 🙃 And maybe it’s nice for you too 😉 If I can give a suggestion: Samba Pa Ti by Santana is still high on my list to learn, but is too hard for me to figure out with all it’s little embellishments, dynamics and woven double guitar part :)
My sons grandad got him a cheap Mitchell acoustic guitar when he was little but he never took interest. Fast forward 10 years to 2020 and I was locked down in my house. I was 45 years old and the only instrument i had ever played was the clarinet in 8th grade band. I decided to give the guitar a go and found your online lessons when I looked on reddit about the best online instructors. I quickly joined your online community and have never looked back. I have also upgraded from the Mitchell guitar to a nice Martin. I would like to say thanks to your youtube videos I'm now very much an intermediate player. Your left handed playing really helped me see that people are not just born with some magical talent to play the guitar and it takes loads of practice.
not just a youtube guitar OG, but you're literally one the folks that got this website off the ground. powerful testament to consistency and perseverance.
I've been watching and learning from you for over 10 years. For some reason I thought you were in the States. No idea you were here in the UK. Great channel. Keep on doing the great work.
Thanks for teaching us how to play, and enjoy guitar! I remember Mark Knopkler in an interview saying that if people wanted to learn to play guitar, to check out your channel and so I did!!! Thanks Justin!!!
justinguitar felt like a goldmine when I discovered it for the first time, I feel lucky to have had this resource when I started out. I still don't understand how you have managed to keep your content free, but it has benefited countless youngsters starting out on their guitars who really cannot afford to pay for classes. You are an absolute legend, and my personal hero.
ln 2003-2004 I used to bunk school and go to a cybercafe with a notebook and spent hours learning from your website .There were other websites too but yours was very concise and to the point and had a structure to it. Thank you Justin🙏🏻
Time flies!! I subscribed long time ago before RUclips was paying anybody. But you did it anyways, one of the few OG guitar teachers on RUclips. Keep on rocking mate!
Picked up the guitar during Corona, after not playing for 30+ years, and have played almost every day since. JustinGuitar was great for me to get (re-)started, and still is really great. It almost feels like cheating, comparing to hard it was to learn guitar stuff back when I was 16. Thank you Justin for the laid back but focused no nonsense approach to teaching. (I think i'll order another T-shirt to support the channel now.)
Thank you Justin for your time over the years producing high quality content... I'm sure the majority of guitarists in the world have learnt a few things from yourself and your channel. Keep up the good work
Thank you for reminiscing with all of us and talking through all of the years and wonderful memories. No one is doing this RUclips thing any better than you. I'm here for as long as you want to keep doing this. Cheers Mate.
Congratulations on 20 years. Thank you, that is quite a journey you have documented for us. I know there are numerous people you acknowledged for helping you, but the bottom line is ...people like YOU or they wouldn't still be tuning in after all these years. Good on you and here's to many more🍺
I saw the counterfeit stones twice back then!.... so i didn't know ive watched the guy live, who teaches me guitar!!.... thanks for the good times and the lessons.
You are an amazing teacher!! This was fun to watch and I've watched some of your very early videos and enjoyed them just as much as the latest ones! Thanks for all you do to help other guitar and music lovers learn how to play and enjoy the journey!! You ROCK!!
Congratulations, Justin. I picked up the guitar 16 years ago and found you on RUclips very quickly. You have been my tutor and guide for a decade and a half. Thank you. Keep on keepin’ on!
Thank you Justin. 7 months in to my lessons and loving it. Your appeal to me is (a) your ability to deconstruct a lesson and deliver it in the perfect sequence to incrementally build capability, (b) you’re sense of humour and (c) your humility. A true master doesn’t need to tell everyone they are, they just are…and that’s you. Looking forward to many more years on this journey with you. Bless you and your family. 🤓👍
Justin, Congratulations, thank you so much, God bless, and I wish you peace and prosperity. I started watching around 16 years ago. You and Marty were ahead of everybody.
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When it comes to questions about your setup and work, I'd like to know what you do yourself, how many employers you have and what they do, what computers you use and what software you use.
Hi Justin . The video about the setup and software you use will be interesting but I really would like to know what you think about amp modellers (headrush prime and so on) and if you think they can be an alternative to have different guitars. I love you keep the passion
Love your channel and website, Justin. You are the best!
Thanks Justin. You‘ve been the cornerstone of my guitar journey. Great knowledge, lovely guy. Keep up the good work! 😀👍🥳😊
👍👍 Thank you , my friend😌 ! ( Justin) you were...🤔Definitely one of the first online guitarist that Was out there that really helped me learn one of first songs through detailed close up instructions, with bright clear lighting, for those that were there in the early days, ...🤔 of the on online podcasting movement , everyone wanted to 'show "their stuff". ...(despite bad lighting, and unedited material , and sometimes, people that wanted to help 🤔...but skill set was not totally "With it" .So what happened as a beginner is that you learn a little but, the little bit was not so accurate... Justin's skill level was fun and well above average. ( my skill set being average😂)... , he helped take me ( a long with a few personal instructors) to a higher level ... DEFINITELY grateful and Appreciative of that ,"Era" of online guitar instruction or online school of guitar 🙏😌! ....🤔....At least for me there are five to seven people , just a hand full, that have "made" online guitar "boom" Justin and his unique stile is definitely one of the original "Pioneers" of what has become a great movement 😉an area that is VERY saturated NOW. ... IN terms of all things guitar and music appreciation, .. ...🤔of course Rick Beato (Pioneer), and... there are a few relatively "New guys" on the block, so to speak, that have really "dialed in" on the particulars of getting things "Tight" 😅, the teaching well, of learning a song.... but pure guitar instruction of a particular song or stile Justin was my "go to". ...then and still is today in my handful of go-tos on guitar instruction ✌️💖☺️🙏
Such a legend. You helped me get through my divorce 10 years ago. The only place I could find the best guitar teacher living in sleepy Gaborone, Botswana. Still playing to this day, only a 4 chord strummer but brings so much joy to my life. Thank you Justin for all you have given to me and thousands of guitar players around the world.
It was 20 years ago today, when Justin taught the lads to play! This could easily turn into a Sgt. Pepper thing here, but that's not important. What is important is: congratulations! You rock! And thanks for sharing your knowledge and kind spirit with us all!
I tried most of the online courses, and it was Justin that was a life changer for me. Patient instructions, enduring humility, combining life lessons with guitar…..it’s been a 2-year journey and I can never be more grateful for Justin sharing his passion and life with us - so we can join in the journey and share in that passion. Wonderful.
Justin! Thought I'd share my story - I started playing guitar just under 10 years ago at 18 when I had quit the sport I spent my life pursuing. I ended up going through just about every course/lesson you had and fell deeply in love with the guitar. I ended up quitting my job and attending music school. I now teach guitar full time for a living and actively gig in a couple different bands. Thanks for everything - you truly changed my life!
That’s so awesome, I wanna find my thing in life like that so bad…. I’ve started guitar about 4 months ago
Teaching is a vocation. You obviously found your vocation early in life. You make it fun, you make it logical and sensible and you encourage. What do they say, 'if you are doing what you love then it isn't work' or something along those lines. Congrats on 20 years and keep doing what you love!
Justin, you are a true trailblazer. That rare combination of great personality, proficiency, talent and dedication is the reason why many thousands of people chose you for their guitar journey. Congrats and thank you!
Yeah, he's like the best teacher in the world. There's no way.
Congratulations on your 20 years of giving. You are a great person who deserves all of God's blessing. Looking forward to the next 20 years.
I think you hide your light under a bushel, you may not be a headliner and always in the news but you are an insider that is known by just about anyone in the music world. Well done you deserve to have what you have. Keep it up and Thank you.
greatest guitar teacher of all time. thanks for all of your videos man.
It was 20 years ago today,,Justin guitar started to play..RUclips was not in style. But online lessons brought a smile..so may I introduce to you,, the guitar teacher you have know for all these years..the one and only Justin Sandercoe…..dun dun dun
Hi Justin, this is my first time commenting on one of your videos. I have been following you since about 2010 when I learned how to play Silent Night for my grandma. I’ve learned so much from you over the last decade and even though my guitar playing has taken a back seat in the last few years I still enjoy checking out your new videos. I signed up for the monthly PayPal donations in about 2015 and I would encourage others to do the same, if they are fortunate enough to be able to afford it. Buying this guy a beer every month is worth it :) here’s to the next decade man, keep up the good work.
Thank you, Justin. Congratulations on all your success. You've changed the world for the better.
Your content is fresh, enthusiasm is pure. The impact and influence you have had on people over 20 years could never be measured. Top, top man.
I'm a music educator in the US, and your videos have been immensely helpful to me when I had to begin teaching group guitar to 8th grade students. I'm primarily a concert band director who also has to teach general music classes. Guitar was one instrument I had to teach myself and I stumbled across your lessons. SO THANKFUL for your series! It's fantastic and accessible for all ages. You're a natural teacher!
Several years ago I was still strumming open chords and then I found Justin Guitar from a guy I was teaching basic strumming patterns and I found your teaching style really useful and as a result I expanded my skills to actually playing “impossible” bar chords and yes I got your books. At 67 I do struggle with memory but playing keeps my brain working. So thanks for the new skills and the very many lessons👍
Thank you Justin, this guy from Uganda got his lessons from you at no cost, i am eternally grateful
Its quite strange to acknowledge the fact that I have been recommending your website & RUclips videos to budding musicians for almost 20 years now . . . heres to another 20!!🍻cheers Justin!!
Justin is definitely one of the gooduns, he has been a great benefit to guitar players everywhere and I couldn't evenguess how many people he has taught to play.
Thanks for it all.
Justin mate, a big thank you from someone who first picked up a guitar at 18, 14 years ago, by watching your original beginners course and all that you've put out after that. The importance this instrument has had in my life is beyond quantifiable. I've moved from Portugal to the UK quite a few years ago (London, recognise many of the places you've mentioned in this video!) and I have made so many great friends through music and guitar here. I can't imagine what my life would have been without it.
Again, a massive thank you mate! Here's to another 20 years 🍻 and hope you eventually organise some sort of London Justinguitar meetup, I owe you a good pint at least!
Thank you so much Justin! My guitar skills greatly improved once I joined your website and watched your lessons. Thanks for being a great teacher and for everything that you and your team do!
Justin! I’ve been using your App for about 2 months now. All I have to say is that using it is like having the greatest teacher at your home. I can feel your love for the music and that’s so hard to achieve through an app. Thank you for creating this, it has a great impact in the world and people like you deserve the paradise.
It's really cool seeing this twenty year introspective. Great musician, excellent teacher, and seems to genuinely be a good guy.
Justin, thank you for everything you do. Even though I only play for myself in my bedroom, you have brought me so much joy.
I've been a huge fan since I was a teenager, first learning guitar. Now I'm 30 yo and still love the channel. Still can't play the solo on From Katie's Window properly, but I will one day!! Love you Justin, thanks for everything ^^
I gotta say. I've watched you from day one, I'll never have your skills but you've taught me so much. America loves ya brother. Here's to another 20
I started watching your videos 17 years ago. I’ve had the honor of a Skype conversation with you after learning “Page 99”. I’ve learned so so much from you. You are my guitar teacher and you always will be. Here’s to 20 more years!! ❤🎸🔥
I think it's impossible to fathom just how many, guitarists/performers/bands etc. Yourself and Marty (I know there is a host of other great content creators but you two in particular go hand in hand) taught and heavily influenced. There must be tens of thousands of people out there probably around 20-40 years old say who learned from RUclips back in the day when it boomed, from bedroom guitarists, to people playing their small town scene all the way to professionals. I think you guys inspired an entire generation of musicians.
Oh boy. What a ride this was. I think you can't even imagine what joy you already brought to a lot of musicians. You're like the Bob Ross of guitar playing
I really like this description. Yes, that is how I see him. Like a Bob Ross.
I have learnt so much from him.
Oh yes. Bob Ross of the guitar world. 🤗🤗
My first guitar teacher ! By following your basic lessons I learned that I could learn even at 52 years of age .... :-) Grazie di tutto.
Wow he’s been teaching for my entire life 😅I started playing with your courses in Sept 2021 I still play everyday and I am forever grateful for your lessons! Thank you Justin!
i started a few days ago and my guitar is horrible and already cost me money it wasnt mine it had broken tuning pegs and it costed me 3 strings (living in a third world country its not cheap and being a minor also doesnt help) high action too my fingers are dying but im still gonna do it and im never going to give up
pls tell me how are u doing now on ur journey
I started playing guitar at the age of 15, 2010 ... You sir and Marty are online guitar teachers since then .. thank you very much sir... never stop teaching us ..
Dog walks and guitar talks - yes, i'd luv for you to do more of that. i really seemed to grow in learning from you after watching that series. i felt humbled that you would share yourself in a personal way.
Thanks for your dedication to teaching. I’ve followed you for years and have learned many good lessons!
- Florida Man.
Justin- You, along with Marty Schwartz, are my main two teachers when I fhink of a song I want to learn. My main focus and goal is I plan to have more time for my personal hobbies. I will be playing more guitar, and you my friend will always be one of my great teachers. Thank you for all you do for this vibrant community.
I remember watching the lesson for Wish You Were Here back in 2007 when I started playing. That was the first online guitar lesson I ever watched and JustinGuitar has been my go to ever since. Of all the guitar teachers out there I recommend Justin the most.
Hrat Justin being following you almost all the 20 years.Bought your books too.Iam 71 yrs old still enjoy guitar playing.Own 7 Guitars.Iam in Maputo,Mozambique
I myself have been following Justin for around 10 years now. I have made a lot of progress now and I am as good as non professional ho hobiest guitar players can get. A lot of what I know in guitar I owe it to him. Thank you Justin. Keep inspiring.
I have been following you on RUclips and the web for a very long time. Purchased your books and bought your courses on the web. Worth every penny. Have to make a confession though. Looked at other sites. Took lessons, purchased courses and came to a painful conclusion. Its all about repetition. Focus on one thing and work on it heavily. So. 15 years later. Still working on that dreaded "A" shaped barre chord. Hope I'll master it before my retirement. Love your work Justin! Keep it coming
Congratulations to one of the best teachers on the planet!
thanks Justin, myself and my daughter have been following your course 2 months now....here's to 20 years more : )
Amazing, I remember when I first stumbled upon your videos when I was a teenager at middle school, now I'm 26 years old. I owe my guitar skills to you.
Always appreciate your help over the past years and the future.
Eternally grateful for the lessons, never would have picked up the guitar without them
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum 20. Jahrestag
Greetings from the sunny climes of Basle, Switzerland
Gee Justin I can't believe 20 yrs have gone by, I was there at the beginning of your channel, and along the way got lost. Belated congrats on being the best at what you do and the help of your lessons in my progress as a guitar player.Onto the next 20 yrs.
Just donated after watching this video till the end. Justin helped me learn when I could not have paid much for guitar lessons. Thank you for being the humble, kind, and giving person you are.
Your channel was the first I ever subscribed to I believe. I wish I knew when that was. I know I didn't subscribe for a while after I started watching you since I thought, at the time, that subscribe meant owing money each month that I didn't have. It must have been very early that I started watching your channel because I seem to remember using my previous computer and this one is from 2009. You have always come across as a nice guy who gets pleasure from knowing that he has helped so many of us enjoy the guitar more. I had not played guitar for about 25 years when I found your channel and I started up again and have enjoyed playing ever since then. Thank you.
Really enjoyed getting a 'life-perspective' on you, Justin, and your interesting musical journey. Now you are more than a RUclips guy I click to see a 🎸 lesson. Oh, and an FYI.... I started learning guitar (acoustic only so far so struggling with bending) a little over a year ago, soon after retirement. Cheers, from 🇨🇦.
Can't believe how time flies. I bought a guitar some 11 years ago and I've always learned from you. So a big THANK YOU for all your efforts and for being the wonderful teacher, guitarist and person that you are.
Went through the entire video. Amazing life guitar story. I just started playing basic guitar at age 60. Always loved the sound of a guitar from a very young age but did not know how to move forward. All the very best for the future & your passion. Hope to connect
Justin, your life journey is truly inspiring. Congratulations for your courage to endure the trials along the way. You come across as a very caring and devoted person in all the things that you have learned along life's path. I have only been learning guitar for a few years and as I came upon your videos I felt that you were the cream of the crop !! The best to you in your future !!
I have always been impressed by how generous you have been with your teaching - bless your heart
Your system has helped me so much justin! Its been amazing.
I tried to use tyler larson guitar super system a couple years ago. But he talks about his formal education in music so much as well as all his friends formal education and it gets super discouraging for me. My mind is like all these formally trained musicians how will i ever be near their level.
You system is not like that. I appreciate you very much!
Such a coincidence I used to watch the video lessons regularly but the practice routine changed and also got busy with life and stopped playing with the band for quite some time but I recently have started checking your lessons from those days without realizing it also so much other content. I needed to brush up on some theory as I have started working on a new musical project recently and I get to see this amazing journey as it popped up this morning ... I was reliving my past with this video as I somehow started watching your videos around 2004-2005 I guess especially followed the Jazz series and bought your music reading PDF a few years later. You are such a humble soul and you have done a lot for others without probably even realizing it back then. But no wonder amazing things happen to good people . Enjoy the sweet fruit of your hard labour and kind generosity my friend 🤘🏽
I have learnt so much from you
thank you for everything !
My first guitar teacher. God bless you my friend. Thank you for the inspiration.
Smiling all the way as I’m seeing this 😊. I’m 62 and have been following you for about seven years. I’ve played the guitar since college, and then picked it up once in a few months and only to put it back in cold storage until the next time…
You’ve made such a huge difference (not that I’m good now) . I think the first song I learned from you was to play Vincent correctly. I remember your humility when you said you couldn’t easily play it and sing along; the first thing that came to my mind was, ”What the hell, if he can’t, how can I?” But that was the challenge as I’ve been listening to it since 1971!
I’m so happy that you’ve struck 20 years! Wish you many more!! Thank you very much and lots of love ❤
Justin, I've watched a lot of guitar teachers on RUclips but you are THE BEST. And I've played guitar for 50 years. Thanks and keep up the great work. Billy. USA
Justin, you have changed so many lives with your excellent teaching ability and your positive attitude! I recommend your videos to literally anyone learning guitar. I watch your videos and I your books are so well-organized and easy to follow. I can say without the tiniest bit of doubt that learning guitar has been one of the most joyful experiences of my entire life and JustinGuitar has played a huge role in that! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!
Justin! Thank you for such an amazing ride! That Sofa Showcase, definitely a highlight of mine meeting you in person :). Thanks for 20 years of kindness and generosity and looking forward to the next 20! Much love to you!
Can you even imagine how many thousands of people have learned to play guitar because of your content? The influence you have had is kind of insane when you think about it.
I learned through him in 2005. Just found his channel here now after all these years! So happy to see he's still making content! So grateful for this guy!
Justin! You are perhaps the most important online guitar teacher! Everyone else, however good, comes a distant second.
Thank you 🙏. Not only did you help my guitar journey, but you also got me doing pushups so my arms would look better.
It's hard to believe how much the internet and RUclips have changed our lives in the last 20 years. 20 years...... is that all?
Thank you for a great trip down memory lane......... and I have recommended you to anyone who is looking for an online guitar tutor. You're the best!
These old videos are so adorable! Thanks for sharing!
I started playing a year and a half ago (I'm old). A friend of my son told me, "All you need is Justin Guitar". I don't think I could have kept going without you. So thank you! Congratulations on 20 years.
Congratulations Justin. Thank you for all your lessons. Must feel amazing helping all the people around the world learn guitar. Thank you and Cheers from Canada
You've done a great job helping people.
Great for a guy from Downunder ( I am also) . Gret videos which I've been followung for years. You're a great teacher. Did you know that Mark Knopfler rates you as 3 in in the world of guitar teachers. i have always enjoyed your easy, laconic style and thank you for years of your contribution to other guitarists. Keep up the good work , mate!
Lovely update Justin. I watch a lot of RUclips lessons, and ultimately if I don't come to like the personality of the human being in front of you, I stop watching, irrespective of the content. Your enthusiasm and well, humility ie not subtly showing off in the lesson, is what we return for. Love your work 👏👏👍👍.
Thank you so much Justin! Love all your stuff. And you should definitely bring back the dog walks/guitar talks. Cheers from Poland!
Amazing contribution to the community of folk wanting to learn how to play guitar.
Thankyou, congratulations and looking forward to learning with you.
From a 52yr old fat fingered Les Paul lover 🇦🇺
Thank you for all the videos and lessons that got me to play and let me, at the age of 70, do something I wanted to do when I was 20.
Your work has helped me obtain a dream.
Thank you Justin for all you’ve done and continue to do!
An absolute legend! Back in the day (now i sound old as a 25 year old 😂) most teachers taught sloppy versions that they were happy if they sounded somewhat like the song.
But not you. You absolutely nailed every song you taught with great attention to detail (I have made great steps learning all the licks and bits of ‘Sultans of Swing’)! 😊
Today you don’t go into as much detail anymore (or have easier songs), which I understand due to the time and effort it takes. But you always explain what you left out and why, and some pointers on how to get into more detail 😊
However, as a more experienced guitar player today, I would love to see you tackle some harder songs now and then again. As much as I still love to watch your content in hope for some subtleties you always manage to point out, I think intermediate and advanced guitar players on your channel would love to have a challenge once in a while 🙃
And maybe it’s nice for you too 😉
If I can give a suggestion: Samba Pa Ti by Santana is still high on my list to learn, but is too hard for me to figure out with all it’s little embellishments, dynamics and woven double guitar part :)
My sons grandad got him a cheap Mitchell acoustic guitar when he was little but he never took interest. Fast forward 10 years to 2020 and I was locked down in my house. I was 45 years old and the only instrument i had ever played was the clarinet in 8th grade band. I decided to give the guitar a go and found your online lessons when I looked on reddit about the best online instructors. I quickly joined your online community and have never looked back. I have also upgraded from the Mitchell guitar to a nice Martin. I would like to say thanks to your youtube videos I'm now very much an intermediate player. Your left handed playing really helped me see that people are not just born with some magical talent to play the guitar and it takes loads of practice.
not just a youtube guitar OG, but you're literally one the folks that got this website off the ground. powerful testament to consistency and perseverance.
I've been watching and learning from you for over 10 years. For some reason I thought you were in the States. No idea you were here in the UK. Great channel. Keep on doing the great work.
Thanks for teaching us how to play, and enjoy guitar!
I remember Mark Knopkler in an interview saying that if people wanted to learn to play guitar, to check out your channel and so I did!!!
Thanks Justin!!!
Congratulations Justin!! 20 years later and you look fantastic.......love your positive attitude.........keep the videos coming!
Justin, you are awesome, can't thank you enough ! Congratulations:)
Thank you for all your lessons, Justin!
justinguitar felt like a goldmine when I discovered it for the first time, I feel lucky to have had this resource when I started out. I still don't understand how you have managed to keep your content free, but it has benefited countless youngsters starting out on their guitars who really cannot afford to pay for classes. You are an absolute legend, and my personal hero.
Thank you my teacher. Congratulations on all you've achieved over these 20 years. Your lessons were and still are invaluable to me❤👊🏽
ln 2003-2004 I used to bunk school and go to a cybercafe with a notebook and spent hours learning from your website .There were other websites too but yours was very concise and to the point and had a structure to it.
Thank you Justin🙏🏻
Time flies!! I subscribed long time ago before RUclips was paying anybody. But you did it anyways, one of the few OG guitar teachers on RUclips. Keep on rocking mate!
Congratulations Justin! Not just a fantastic teacher but a fine gentleman
Thanks Justin - there are a lot of great guitar teachers on here and you’ve taught me the most
Picked up the guitar during Corona, after not playing for 30+ years, and have played almost every day since. JustinGuitar was great for me to get (re-)started, and still is really great. It almost feels like cheating, comparing to hard it was to learn guitar stuff back when I was 16. Thank you Justin for the laid back but focused no nonsense approach to teaching. (I think i'll order another T-shirt to support the channel now.)
Thank you Justin for your time over the years producing high quality content... I'm sure the majority of guitarists in the world have learnt a few things from yourself and your channel. Keep up the good work
Bless you. May you get another 20 years!! Thanks!
Thank you for reminiscing with all of us and talking through all of the years and wonderful memories. No one is doing this RUclips thing any better than you. I'm here for as long as you want to keep doing this. Cheers Mate.
Congratulations on 20 years. Thank you, that is quite a journey you have documented for us. I know there are numerous people you acknowledged for helping you, but the bottom line is ...people like YOU or they wouldn't still be tuning in after all these years. Good on you and here's to many more🍺
Wow! Thanks for your help man! This just goes to show it takes TIME!!!
Congratulations! Keep up the great work. Heres to another 20.
I saw the counterfeit stones twice back then!.... so i didn't know ive watched the guy live, who teaches me guitar!!.... thanks for the good times and the lessons.
You are an amazing teacher!! This was fun to watch and I've watched some of your very early videos and enjoyed them just as much as the latest ones! Thanks for all you do to help other guitar and music lovers learn how to play and enjoy the journey!! You ROCK!!
Congratulations, Justin. I picked up the guitar 16 years ago and found you on RUclips very quickly. You have been my tutor and guide for a decade and a half. Thank you. Keep on keepin’ on!
Thank you Justin. 7 months in to my lessons and loving it. Your appeal to me is (a) your ability to deconstruct a lesson and deliver it in the perfect sequence to incrementally build capability, (b) you’re sense of humour and (c) your humility. A true master doesn’t need to tell everyone they are, they just are…and that’s you. Looking forward to many more years on this journey with you. Bless you and your family.
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Justin, Congratulations, thank you so much, God bless, and I wish you peace and prosperity. I started watching around 16 years ago. You and Marty were ahead of everybody.