Thanks for sharing Tomo-san. I admire your positivity and the happy approach you bring to your guitar playing and teaching. This is a great way to teach, play music and live life in general. They say that happiness breeds happiness, and so we need more people like you in the world to continue inspiring others and making the world a happier place. Thanks very much for sharing your wisdom.
I feel you. My cat passed away a couple months ago at 18 y/o. He was my most dedicated listener. Every time I played he walked up to me and either played with my strings or just listened.
I have been playing for decades and finally realized I was in a rut with my playing. I made a commitment to fall in love with the guitar all over again through learning more theory and other methods. I then stumbled upon your RUclips channel. Your passion and enthusiasm for this instrument, as well as your approach to teaching have made me very happy I decided to take this new path. Thank you so much for being who you are and for inspiring so many of us. Sending you love from Tampa, Florida. ❤
Before this I'd been a drummer for about 8 years. I've been playing for about a year today, started on an old acoustic my dad had, and was lucky enough to get an electric guitar for Christmas and my birthday. It's become a major obsession for me (playing like 9 hours a day 😂) and I'm so grateful for my passion every day Thankyou for these videos Tomo!
Thank you for sharing! That's amazing! If you can practice that much hours... you can learn so much! Yes! Your passion is priceless! You're very welcome! Thank you so much!
So long as there is more to learn , I am happy. 30 yrs I have been learning, 15 videos of yours has taught me more than 30 yrs of self teaching. I was stagnant for 10 yrs or more, then I find TomoFujita music. Thank you my Shivu. Fuze
I'm afraid I think sums me up for the last few months. Happy in my music though. I'm learning far more and faster than I did as a child. In two bands keeps me distracted from being afraid, afraid of losing my best friend my cat. Sold most of my guitars to pay for her vet bills but it's not enough. Every moment is a blessing and precious together. I play music for her
Last year on august I lost my Doberman dog, she was a sweetheart and one day she just didn’t woke up, to be honest I haven’t really recovered from her loss, sometimes I still cry when I see a photo of us together, but I’m glad we were together for some years, sorry, I just had to take that out of my chest
Seriously how lucky are we to have tomo as a teacher (and not just for guitar ) You are the best Tomo and your channel definitely makes me happy which in turn helps me grow so thank you very much
I have crested the two years of playing mark. Am I happy? Yes and here is why. Ultimately, I feel blessed I have the fingers and ears to play and enjoy sound/music. I grew up in the Chicagoland area and was lucky enough to be exposed to great music from a young age (Blues Bros, anyone?) I remind myself of my successes and completed goals while striving for excellence. I can do more, plus some, than my initial goals. It is easy to rush to 'what next?' after significant accomplishments. That brings me to , , enjoy the journey. Spending an evening diving into your guitar and how it works is something most anyone would think is cool, musician or not. Make a coffee or tea, have a slice of pizza, wash your hands and try some stuff. That includes all the missed notes and goofy restarts. Its all meant to be fun. Also,stick around positive people. Thank you, Mr. Tomo. You are a positive person. 🎸
“I Could not play good rhythm” now plays that most insane rhythm and progressions I’ve seen lol such an inspiration, thank you for reminding us to ground ourselves and realize that EVERYONE is human and has to start from somewhere
Mr Tomo...This is the most honest video I see in guitars...quality no quantity is a philosophy of life...some people don't understand that virtue and is very important to be happy with yourself...I will LOVE to have a teacher like you...Thanks again Arigato
Watching my daughter concentrate on my guitar playing is an amazing feeling. I'll only ever need my one biggest fan, until she grows up and tells me my guitar is out of tune. 🤣 Thank you! YEAH YEAH YEAH! Skiddily deep bop bow.
I'm the most happy when I play my guitar then sing to convey my feelings. It's so satisfying. Now I start practice mapping fretboard because I think it's important for improvising
Such a simple question. To answer honestly is tough. It’s been a rough couple of months. Not playing much. Not inspired. Not happy. Overwhelmed. What/how to practice effectively and be happy with whatever progress you make. Ups and downs are normal. I feel an upswing is around the corner. Thx for the words of inspiration.
Thanks for sharing. That's correct. Not easy subject and very hard to answer. Depends what capacity etc. There are so many choices. I would listen same album over and over. I love limit things so that I can avoid overwhelmed. Less choices to start is good. Hope you will find your peace.
I am happy with how I am open to learning. If I focus on how much I know now I will not be so happy. But I'm happy about what is to come as I continue to learn and practice.
Yes, I am happy now. I am happy to hold a guitar for even 10-15mins a day now. When I was a teenager, I played guitar without internet, without serious training and practice. I used to feel sad that I can't play this instrument well but I have a strong feeling and passion to guitar. From time to time, family issue, working issuse come to me and I have to leave music and guitar. I always feel very sorry to guitar that I love it like a nerd but can't familiar with it and no time to play it. And recent years, life is more stable and I find a professional guitar teacher and learn from basic again. So yes, I am happy now. I treasure the time to practice and hold my instruments. Thanks for your sharing Mr Tomo!
Firstly Tomo sensei is one of the teacher that changes my play by just few videos He's an amazing teacher I highly recommend So my short story During year 2019-2022 So much changes in life since Corona From quitting my job to move to europe I just found Tomo Channel in past few weeks my morning routine is wake up and practice with his videos And the phrases "Be kind to yourself" It's what I always think of when I'm put myself in hard situations Thank you So much Tomo sensei 🙏🏻
You are one of the most inspiring teachers I have ever had Tomo. Thank you so much for all that you do. A true blessing to the world! My favorite part is that you share the philosophy of UBUNTU or “I am because we are.” I am me because of all the great people who have inspired me to be who I am, including you! 🙏🏾
Master tomo.. you gotta be an undercover Jedi..you are skillfully talented and very modest..and not only does your lessons teach us .. but also your thoughts in general..thanx again for your time and all of your efforts ..
Happy? Yes! When I pick up the guitar to play a song, to practice, to talk about guitar playing with other musicians - these things make me happy and I feel connected to others who share something that makes us all happy.
You have been so impactful in my life, even without knowing you in person, you are my teacher, not only for guitar, you teach a philosophy of life, I will be always grateful and I hope you the best for you and all your family. Thank you for everything, Tomo sensei.
I haven't even finished the video yet Tomo but I just wanted to say despite how soppy this might sound you truly seem as if you're one of the kindest people and that "energy" literally radiates from your videos and your personality. It's such a gift being able to hear your wisdom, stories, and philosophy. I wake up everyday happy to be greeted by a video of yours to learn something new! But if anyone asked me if I want to be famous, rich, best guitar player, I would say no, I just want to enjoy and if I can help others enjoy as well.
Thanks so much for your kind words. I am just a guy who loves guitar so much! I want to share this positive feeling to all. Life is tough enough before you do anything. Maybe guitar can help everyone!
Man I was hardly happy back in the days exactly like you said I wanted to be great be popular be rich etc. but what really got me started was those beautiful chords, arpeggio and melodies that I was exposed to early in life and growing up which I could recreate on guitar 🎸
Hi Tomo, I am so happy, I have crushed my fret hand twice 20 years apart, after opetation, pins in fingers and much therapy I am able to play guitar! So happy. Lots of work and pain but finally able to play again!
Your teaching has definitely contributed to my confidence in my guitar playing and my song writing. Your positivity is so uplifting and inspiring that I can express myself through guitar with all the techniques and bits of music theory you've bestowed to everyone watching.
Great video Tomo and I am happy with my guitar playing! My wife bought me my first guitar for my 40th birthday and I would strum it once in a while, then we had a baby and the guitar stayed in the closet for 8 years before I even took it out of the case after moving! LOL Fast forward to Corona virus quarantine and I discovered you and other youtubers and I decided to get serious about making decent sounds come out of the guitar!! When you said don't worry, don't compare, don't expect too fast and be kind to yourself, that took me off the cliff of quitting because of the sore fingers and sore wrist and frustration from not sounding remotely like music! LOL After your chromatic exercises put me on the path and now I have 14 guitars and still learning and loving every moment of this guitar journey! I don't want to be a professional, I just want to play for my family! Thank you again Tomo!!!
So happy to hear that. Thanks for sharing! Good job! My wisdom 4 words... so important for everyone! Basic concept before we start. You're very welcome!
Yep🤠🎸🎶 I’m happy where I am because , I get to play live , and share my emotions with others through music . I never wanted to be rich , or famous . So there is no loss there , and I’ve been able to create my own individual style , and tone , so people enjoy seeing , and hearing something different. So YES I’m very happy right now. There’s still issues , when working with others there always is. But we WORK through them ,and move on. And that also adds to the happiness having learned how to find middle ground both on and off stage. 🤠🎸🎶🤙
Tomo - you are a great teacher, Player, collector, gear owner, experimentalist-U-Tuber, Husband, Father ? , person. many of us are not happy with the way the music industry has gone, or the excessive emphasis on technology instead of teamwork - it has brought about. Public performances have become very problematic, as has public gathering in general.
Thanks so much for your kind words! I have 3 children. Boy, Girl, Boy (29, 27, 21)... my beautiful sweet wife & two rag doll cats. Yes, definitely! but still you can create your own kind of work. I use my limitation to create something new. That's why I even own so many effect pedals, but I don't use many of them. Less effects made my fingers TONE! Public performances... more choices: Private Backyard (small to gig!) or online performance. (Andy Timmons is doing that so well with well attendances)
I went through a long period of stagnation, probably like a good 5 years. There was even a period where I put down the guitar for awhile. I wasn't happy at all with playing. I wasn't happy with the way I wrote things. Then I found your channel (some others as well, but yours is one of a select few I pay the most attention to in terms of learning and thinking about guitar). I'm a lot happier now because I feel like I'm learning again and chords and progressions that get me excited to play again. It feels a lot like when I first started playing and everything was new and exciting. I might even know the chord, but maybe it's a song I didn't know used that specific voicing in that specific progression. But it's the first time in a long time I've been excited and happy when I pick up my guitar. Really, it's thanks to you Fujita-sensei. Thank you for this channel and for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with all of us.
"Somebody human with a guitar really inspired me" - I know the feeling. My favorite video you've done so far, I miss hearing you talk like this, great stuff!
Are you happy now? When I saw the title, so many thoughts crossed my mind that I watched this video. Thank you for reminding me of my way as a guitar player and my way of life again Thank you so much, tomo
Hey Tomo, I really like your shirt. This is actually a message that you can also apply to the real life situations, not only to the guitar. I really need to learn that as well. You know, music is a gift and we should enjoy it by having an individual guitar journey. We should not compare and be mad about our slow progress or anything like that it just demotivates. Just enjoy the journey and see wehre it leads. Peace!
Thanks so much! Guitar can teach me about the real life! Thankful! Don’t worry Don’t compare Don’t expect too fast Be kind to yourself www.osiamo.com/Pickboy-Wisdom-Picks-by-Tomo-Fujita
Thanks Tomo sensei. I really need this. I remember the first time my parents went to market and got a guitar for me and i recalled the sense of the instrument and that summer i never stopped playing. I am in a rut to be honest have not played in a month. I am going back to my passion. Seek happiness and truth. Ignore the noise of the world. Thank you.
You're very welcome! Comparing a little for learning is good but no hurt feeling. There are so many great guitar players! I have one learned one amazing concept from my Karate Teacher... that really helped ME.
I'm happy when I'm playing - so, the older I get, the more I play. I've got 57 years of playing in so far. It has gotten to the point where if I'm not eating, sleeping, or working out (that part is essential to being the best player you can be), I'm playing. I recently changed back to my original 9-gauge preference from the early days, and married B-flat some time ago, which unbeknownst to me was the holy grail of 12-hour sessions. The average is about four hours, but the marathons are becoming more of a thing as time goes by. I enjoy the hell out of your tips, insights, and stories, brother. Please keep on keeping on.
Thanks for sharing! Lately my working out part is far important than guitar playing because I want to live long healthy first! you got that part so well. If you can practice 3-4 hours, that's pro musicians 's DREAM! Learning part is so important than just practicing. Learning bending or triads or chords (4 note inversions) ... so much fun! I am so grateful today. Thank you so much! I have a lot of stories. But its hard to tell as a story, nicely within 10 minutes. Originally I was hoping to tell this message in 8 to 10 minuets. It went 20 minutes! I thought it was bad!
@@TomoFujitaMusic We seem to agree about many things. You are right about working out. It is more important than playing. Playing is the building, brother. Working out is the foundation of that building. People forget that A) guitars can (should?) be heavy, and B) if you can't stand comfortably for extended periods of time, you will be at a disadvantage. As you get tired your playing begins to get sloppy and subconciously you maybe start to look for shortcuts. If you're a player who committsto the piece you're playing, that is not often acceptable. And if you're going to wield a Les Paul, mahogany Telecaster or what have you for the evening, it pays to reinforce the major muscle groups. All that aside, if you want quality of life well into your future - though it's never guaranteed, not exercising guarantees that you will drop off (skill-wise) early in life. You are doing the right thing. I'm 63, and as near as I can tell, I can do everything I did when I was 23. Maybe not as quickly and with more discomfort, but I don't feel hampered in any major way. Fight to keep command of your life and command of those bends right till the end, brother. That is my advice to you. It is great to make your acquaintance, Tomo. Cool name. Well, it's time for me to start winding down for the evening. I gather you are in the U.S., so have a great day.
Thanks for reply! Guitar should be light! I like around 7lbs. I am so happy that I really noticed my body condition when I was around 50! Since then I am taking care of my body condition with eating healthy, working out, stretching etc. Thank you!
Dear Tomo, been following you for a while now. it’s amazing to see a person like you, who achieved soo much, Being so genuine, down to earth and kind. I highly appreciate you and your ideology.
I am really happy! and even more because I recently learned the "Lovely chords" you terached in another video. And every time I play something with them I feel really happy! and they make me feel good! You and your wisdom are my inspiration!
Thank you Fujita sensei, I need to hear this today. Would love to be able to learn even more from you one day, more lessons are in my future. Learning Katakana and Hiragana has been difficult too, you inspire constantly. ありがとうございます
Kinda needed an episode like this, one funny little incident that made my day is someone yelling Freebird from outside....while i was playing in my old apartment a couple of floors up. Finding my self in a place of uncertainty, & this episode helped a little in putting a few things in their place in my head. Thank you!
The last 2 years of explosive growth of guitar-related content, and MUCH more time at home, and my intentional attempt to "learn" - this makes me very happy.
I like your example about playing with disciplined limitations - no pedals. Just guitar and amplifier. I remember seeing Jim Campilongo play at a tiny little club here in NYC. I just kept staring at his guitar cable. It went straight from his Tele to his Princeton Reverb yet every song had such unique and distinctly different tone and sound. Just his hands and the volume and tone control on his guitar. Beautiful.
Thank you so much! Jim Campliongo is tasty player! I think once my album PUT ON YOUR FUNK FACE & his album were in vintage guitar magazine or guitar player in same review page! I highly admire & respect guitar player who does not use any effect pedals. That's the best way to get a great tone! Derek Trucks, Ronnie Earl = Guitar & Fender Super Reverb!
We all hit low points, and I'm going through some right now. Not every family is as happy as you think it is. I believe Mr. Tomo will have troubles in your life, but we can always see optimism and happy smile from you, wish you can get more joy and happiness. A strong man is always optimistic and smiling. Mr. Tomo, your attitude towards life is worthy of my study and respect! God bless us, at least we have music. Music heals all ~
Thanks for sharing!! No matter what, we all have ups & downs. I am always positive all the way! When its low side... don't push, be calm, don't expect too fast. Yes! Music can heal
You bring real life to your teachings and subtle disquise of comitment to the guitar, also known as love for the instrument, it is refreshing to the mind of real people that love the way music feels when played frombthe heart using tecnique and knowledge, thank You for this rich video.
My daughter knows your sound from the first note Sensei, and she also hears you in my playing now…. That’s why I’m happy with my guitar playing as of now. Keep working out, looking sharp Tomo…. Check out Paul Chek, he is one of my exercise mentors…. I was in Training with the Navy Seals when I was in the military class 291 and 293, so I know what over training is like haha. Paul Chek has brought me back to my center. Love you Sir you inspire me.
Tomo, thank you so much for all you do and for your amazing message! I am in my mid 50s, I used to play in a band back in the 80s and then I quit for more than 25 years. The pandemic isolation made me take my guitar out of the closet and try to somehow move my rusted fingers again. In my search for lessons, I found you and from that point on you have been an amazing inspiration not only as a guitar teacher but for life in general. I also love your Guitar Wisdom lessons. Thank you!
You're very welcome. I am so happy to be helpful. Good job! Welcome back! Please enjoy your guitar playing! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom.
Tomo, I have been on my Guitar journey for 54 years. I am happy. The thing that keeps me working so hard (every day) is no matter what I know and what I can do there is always something else to learn. I dont want to be famous or a rock star. I play for me and the enjoyment I get from the journey. So yes, Im happy. You are a fine teacher and I enjoy your videos. Thank You.
Great to hear that attitude . I appreciate something positive on the internet. I learned a long time ago, there's always another guitar player better than me, so not my goal. Do the best I can do.
I’m really happy to be getting to a point where I can quickly write new musical ideas and capture them and build on them. I’ve only been playing a few years but it has been immensely rewarding, and it feels so good to be progressing in my ability to compose and capture my emotions. The joy you bring to guitar keeps me grounded and focused on my progress rather than worrying about what I’m not yet. I know I’ll get there as long as I keep working hard.
Hi Tomo Sensei! Big hugs from Brazil! I'am a huuuuuuge fan! I Love so much to play guitar, but I'm always feel terrible at guitar playing, and never could really be good in music theory because of my dislexia and learning problems. But everytime that I listen blues, my heart rejoice, and I fell so happy, and I wanted sooooo much to really play blues, that almost hurt. I dont know if I should pla or just listen to guitar, because I'm terrible at learning and playing, but your channel always kinlde my heart with the passion for this magnificent instrument that we love, thanks for be here sharing this philosophy with us!
Thanks for sharing! You can learn Music Theory witty using proper terms. Just learn the sounds & explanation around those. Learn super simple & super slowly! One thing at times! If you learn triads, just learn only 3 strings for a week or more! Stay with one topic for a long time! You can learn everything at my Guitar Wisdom. Thank you so much!
I'm "content" with my level (44 years exp). Been in Prog Band - never stop learning. The one thing that I always try to convey is emotion. Some of the simplest note sequences can draw so much depth. To me it's not the only sequence but how you squeeze every bit of pain / hurt / joy from each note. I think of the Johnny Cash cover "Hurt" - we saw his heart in the raw. I think that approach to your instrument is the mountain. Am I happy, I'm happy I'm still on the road to finding this "freedom".
Such a wonderful talk. Thanks for the inspiration and wisdom, I'm gonna make it one day and think back on all your lessons that helped guide me through life. Much Love and Peace
Hi Tomo! And thank you for this. We can all identify with it! I didn't start playing until I was 18, and even though I never put it down and progressed fairly quickly, I was happy to be self taught, because i was in art school for painting and i figured, thats enough formal education!" And so had long periods of stagnation and was way too content relying on my same old tricks. I knew that I played things based in much more theory than I was intellectually aware of, but sort of neglected it because I thought it would somehow take the joy out of the guitar. Now, 24 years later I am finally learning the theory behind what I play, and also how to apply these lessons in a way that (hopefully) makes my playing more sophisticated and tasteful. And sure, once you know more you realize that there is so much further to go...but I'm on my way! And while I doubt I will ever be able to "shred" because I started so late, and maybe lack some fast twitch muscle on the genetic side, I have a vast new appreciation for guitar, and music, and find myself achieving breakthroughs on a regular basis, because of a combination of my own desire to learn and amazing learning resources and teachers like you. What a wonder time to be alive as a guitarist. I almost feel like a college student again, but this time studying music, from some of the greatest mentors in the world, like yourself. Can't thank you enough.
Thank you so much for sharing. Music Theory has two types. Stiff one or Fun approach one... So please don't think that Music theory can take something away from you. That's only if you took theory in wrong way! I teach music theory at my Guitar Wisdom. Test these 24 video lessons how much you know already?
W O W. Thank you in the beautiful honor of your wonderful words besides the expressive movement's teachings of such excellence music 🎵🎶 instructions may we never lose you in our journey and lives you touched 🥲 today thank you as music honorable mention.
@@TomoFujitaMusic Tomo ; We are greatful and thankful for your honesty in the teaching/musical information you encourage us with. For many other it's a secret they no way can share or show us huh? They had to have learned it somewhere. But from the heart ❤️ feeling's honorable thank's Tomo
Your thinking philosophy is most definitely still teaching. Another teacher from the UK, inspired me to find my own way to play, and you've reinforced that a little more. I only picked up a guitar(seriously) after I retired 6 years ago, and pick it up every day. I've developed my own sound, and now want to work more on my tone as you've taught us here. Thank you Tomo for this video, I will come back to it often. GT
Thanks for sharing. You are so fortunate to study someone in person. Congratulations on your retirement. Now you can practice guitar & workout everyday! Amazing!
Thank you Tomo, you have inspired me and also made me happy by improving my guitar playing. I am a subscriber to your guitar wisdom course and I enjoy it very much. I understand music which is the key. Love ❤️ and peace ✌️☮️ to you my friend.
Thanks, Tomo! So important to balance between staying inspired to put in the effort and time (I want to groove like Tomo while playing as clean as Tomo!), but enjoying the journey, because why do it otherwise? Maybe especially, for players like me who started later.
thanks Tomo you are a wise wizard. I would say I am happy with my playing. Yes, they are times where I struggle and get frustrated but I understand it is a journey and there are worlds of music I have yet to see/learn. Guitar/music makes me feel smarter and it brings out the beauty of my world.
Absolutely love the person you became my friend. What a lot of work you put in to be you and your own sound. You share your efforts with the world. Awesome.
@@TomoFujitaMusic Absolutely incredible. Your own path too!!! That was similar to me most my life. I was drummer. Percussion was my life passion. Sadly that came to end due to Katrina hurricane ..Moved and had to raise my kids alone happily but feared the noise would get me in trouble in apmt. Hahah. Son took up guitar and when he grad in 2018 I bought a strat. Never looked back!!! Still learning and going in my own unique direction.
Glad you enjoy it! I can see how much all my private lesson students enjoy my talk... so I did it! Just like as if I am teaching one of my private lesson students.
The wonder of Guitar practice. First day you look at the music and it's impossible, no way can I play that. After a few months one day you find yourself playing what you thought wasn't possible. Seeing progress and working on being the best version of yourself is the joy for me, not playing for fame, money, girls whatever not an ego trip but because you love playing.
Thanks for sharing Tomo-san. I admire your positivity and the happy approach you bring to your guitar playing and teaching. This is a great way to teach, play music and live life in general. They say that happiness breeds happiness, and so we need more people like you in the world to continue inspiring others and making the world a happier place. Thanks very much for sharing your wisdom.
You're very welcome! Thanks for your kind words. Give more smile to others! My job is to make people happy... with my guitar! Thank you!
I feel you. My cat passed away a couple months ago at 18 y/o. He was my most dedicated listener. Every time I played he walked up to me and either played with my strings or just listened.
@@maxx7733 this is gonna hurt when my aura leave s :((((I
I have been playing for decades and finally realized I was in a rut with my playing. I made a commitment to fall in love with the guitar all over again through learning more theory and other methods. I then stumbled upon your RUclips channel. Your passion and enthusiasm for this instrument, as well as your approach to teaching have made me very happy I decided to take this new path. Thank you so much for being who you are and for inspiring so many of us. Sending you love from Tampa, Florida. ❤
Good job! Thank you so much! You're very welcome! So happy to hear!
Before this I'd been a drummer for about 8 years. I've been playing for about a year today, started on an old acoustic my dad had, and was lucky enough to get an electric guitar for Christmas and my birthday. It's become a major obsession for me (playing like 9 hours a day 😂) and I'm so grateful for my passion every day
Thankyou for these videos Tomo!
Thank you for sharing! That's amazing! If you can practice that much hours... you can learn so much! Yes! Your passion is priceless! You're very welcome! Thank you so much!
What a legend. Sometimes when I'm having a hard day and he speaks, I feel better. Thank you
Thank you!
So long as there is more to learn , I am happy. 30 yrs I have been learning, 15 videos of yours has taught me more than 30 yrs of self teaching. I was stagnant for 10 yrs or more, then I find TomoFujita music. Thank you my Shivu. Fuze
Thank you for sharing! Life is tough and beautiful! All depends how we feel, think about it. So happy to hear that! Good job! Thank you!
I'm afraid I think sums me up for the last few months. Happy in my music though. I'm learning far more and faster than I did as a child. In two bands keeps me distracted from being afraid, afraid of losing my best friend my cat. Sold most of my guitars to pay for her vet bills but it's not enough. Every moment is a blessing and precious together. I play music for her
Thanks for sharing. I still think about my first dog Prince. Please enjoy every moments with her.
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you Tomo. Every breath I take is thanks to her, keeping me going this far and for rediscovering music again.
@@MolitovMichelleX Beautiful Love!
Last year on august I lost my Doberman dog, she was a sweetheart and one day she just didn’t woke up, to be honest I haven’t really recovered from her loss, sometimes I still cry when I see a photo of us together, but I’m glad we were together for some years, sorry, I just had to take that out of my chest
Seriously how lucky are we to have tomo as a teacher (and not just for guitar )
You are the best Tomo and your channel definitely makes me happy which in turn helps me grow so thank you very much
You're so kind. Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!
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As much as I love your music instruction I have to say I absolutely adore your philosophy lessons ! You are a treasure.
So happy to hear that. Thank you!
I have crested the two years of playing mark.
Am I happy? Yes and here is why.
Ultimately, I feel blessed I have the fingers and ears to play and enjoy sound/music. I grew up in the Chicagoland area and was lucky enough to be exposed to great music from a young age (Blues Bros, anyone?)
I remind myself of my successes and completed goals while striving for excellence. I can do more, plus some, than my initial goals. It is easy to rush to 'what next?' after significant accomplishments. That brings me to , , enjoy the journey. Spending an evening diving into your guitar and how it works is something most anyone would think is cool, musician or not. Make a coffee or tea, have a slice of pizza, wash your hands and try some stuff. That includes all the missed notes and goofy restarts.
Its all meant to be fun. Also,stick around positive people.
Thank you, Mr. Tomo. You are a positive person. 🎸
Thank you for sharing! Good job! I am so thankful! Not about destination but journey! Yes! You got it! My pleasure! Thank you!
Tomo, thank you.
We are out here, we are listening.
Thanks for listening.
ギターを通して心の底から大好きな仲間に出会え幸せです。トモ藤田さんの『知識と演奏がリンクするギター実習コンセプト』も大切な一冊です。ありがとうございます
ありがとうございます！とっても嬉しいです！
I’m happy. I know that if I didn’t have music and guitar, my life would be immeasurably worse. Cheers my friend.
We are so thankful to music & guitar! Thank you!
“I Could not play good rhythm” now plays that most insane rhythm and progressions I’ve seen lol such an inspiration, thank you for reminding us to ground ourselves and realize that EVERYONE is human and has to start from somewhere
Funny part is I still feel my rhythm is weak so I work that everyday! Even 2 minutes! Thank you so much! My rhythm was so horrible!
Mr Tomo...This is the most honest video I see in guitars...quality no quantity is a philosophy of life...some people don't understand that virtue and is very important to be happy with yourself...I will LOVE to have a teacher like you...Thanks again Arigato
Thanks so much! So happy to hear that. You got it!
I love you to talk about life so much.
Thank you! I wanted to talk about life, music, guitar ...just like my private lessons.
Watching my daughter concentrate on my guitar playing is an amazing feeling. I'll only ever need my one biggest fan, until she grows up and tells me my guitar is out of tune. 🤣 Thank you!
YEAH YEAH YEAH!
Skiddily deep bop bow.
Beautiful! You're welcome!
私は1995年〜2000年までニューヨークで音楽活動をしておりました。
ニューヨークにあるシカゴブルースと言うライブハウスに毎週日曜日に通いセッションをしておりました。
情報も少ない時代、ギターばかりがむしゃらにしていた私のギター人生は挫折で終わりました。
この動画をその頃に観ていたら人生が変わったかな？
と思う現在、趣味のギターリストです。
素敵なメッセージ動画、ありがとうございました。
ご丁寧にありがとうございます。素晴らしいです！お言葉ありがとうございます。いつからでも遅くないです！ぜひもっと楽しんでください！
I'm the most happy when I play my guitar then sing to convey my feelings. It's so satisfying. Now I start practice mapping fretboard because I think it's important for improvising
So happy to hear that! Good timing to go next level! Triads!
Such a simple question. To answer honestly is tough. It’s been a rough couple of months. Not playing much. Not inspired. Not happy. Overwhelmed. What/how to practice effectively and be happy with whatever progress you make. Ups and downs are normal. I feel an upswing is around the corner. Thx for the words of inspiration.
Thanks for sharing. That's correct. Not easy subject and very hard to answer. Depends what capacity etc. There are so many choices. I would listen same album over and over. I love limit things so that I can avoid overwhelmed. Less choices to start is good. Hope you will find your peace.
I am happy with how I am open to learning. If I focus on how much I know now I will not be so happy. But I'm happy about what is to come as I continue to learn and practice.
Good job! More I learn about guitar, I know more I don't know.... Thank you!
Yes, I am happy now. I am happy to hold a guitar for even 10-15mins a day now. When I was a teenager, I played guitar without internet, without serious training and practice. I used to feel sad that I can't play this instrument well but I have a strong feeling and passion to guitar. From time to time, family issue, working issuse come to me and I have to leave music and guitar. I always feel very sorry to guitar that I love it like a nerd but can't familiar with it and no time to play it. And recent years, life is more stable and I find a professional guitar teacher and learn from basic again. So yes, I am happy now. I treasure the time to practice and hold my instruments. Thanks for your sharing Mr Tomo!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Good job! So happy to hear that!
Firstly Tomo sensei is one of the teacher that changes my play by just few videos
He's an amazing teacher I highly recommend
So my short story
During year 2019-2022
So much changes in life since Corona
From quitting my job to move to europe
I just found Tomo Channel in past few weeks my morning routine is wake up and practice with his videos
And the phrases "Be kind to yourself"
It's what I always think of when I'm put myself in hard situations
Thank you So much Tomo sensei 🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing! So happy to hear that. Glad to be helpful. Good job! You changed things better way by yourself. Thank you!
Sincerely the most charming teacher I've ever come across
Thanks so much!
You are one of the most inspiring teachers I have ever had Tomo. Thank you so much for all that you do. A true blessing to the world! My favorite part is that you share the philosophy of UBUNTU or “I am because we are.” I am me because of all the great people who have inspired me to be who I am, including you! 🙏🏾
You are very welcome! I have learn so many good thing from others. I need to return this goodness to everyone! Thank you so much!
teaching happiness in the context of a skill feels refreshing.
Thank you so much!
Master tomo.. you gotta be an undercover Jedi..you are skillfully talented and very modest..and not only does your lessons teach us .. but also your thoughts in general..thanx again for your time and all of your efforts ..
Thank you so much!!
Happy? Yes! When I pick up the guitar to play a song, to practice, to talk about guitar playing with other musicians - these things make me happy and I feel connected to others who share something that makes us all happy.
Thanks for sharing! Good job! Awesome!
You have been so impactful in my life, even without knowing you in person, you are my teacher, not only for guitar, you teach a philosophy of life, I will be always grateful and I hope you the best for you and all your family.
Thank you for everything, Tomo sensei.
So happy to hear that. Thanks for your attention. Thank you!
I haven't even finished the video yet Tomo but I just wanted to say despite how soppy this might sound you truly seem as if you're one of the kindest people and that "energy" literally radiates from your videos and your personality. It's such a gift being able to hear your wisdom, stories, and philosophy. I wake up everyday happy to be greeted by a video of yours to learn something new! But if anyone asked me if I want to be famous, rich, best guitar player, I would say no, I just want to enjoy and if I can help others enjoy as well.
Thanks so much for your kind words. I am just a guy who loves guitar so much! I want to share this positive feeling to all. Life is tough enough before you do anything. Maybe guitar can help everyone!
I feel that he is the Dalai Lama of the guitar.
Man I was hardly happy back in the days exactly like you said I wanted to be great be popular be rich etc. but what really got me started was those beautiful chords, arpeggio and melodies that I was exposed to early in life and growing up which I could recreate on guitar 🎸
Thanks for sharing! Guitar is so much fun and it makes me rich inside!
Thanks tomo. I only know that Joy i feel wheni learn something new with my guitar Is indescribable and enormous. So, i'm very happy when this happens
My pleasure! Thanks for sharing your joy! So happy to hear that!
Thank you for all this awesome, kind and positive energy 🙌🏼🤍🙌🏼
You are very welcome!
Big reminder to focus on the quality of the time spent learning on a subject instead of just how many hours you clock in. Thanks, Teacher!
The quality matters than everything else! Thank you!
Hi Tomo, I am so happy, I have crushed my fret hand twice 20 years apart, after opetation, pins in fingers and much therapy I am able to play guitar! So happy. Lots of work and pain but finally able to play again!
Thanks for sharing! Good job! Wishing more fun playing guitar!
Your teaching has definitely contributed to my confidence in my guitar playing and my song writing. Your positivity is so uplifting and inspiring that I can express myself through guitar with all the techniques and bits of music theory you've bestowed to everyone watching.
So happy to hear that. That's your own effort made your confidence!
Good job! Thank you!
You are Zen on the right path,,, don’t change don’t stop everything will be revealed
Thank you so much! I am so thankful what I have now.
Great video Tomo and I am happy with my guitar playing! My wife bought me my first guitar for my 40th birthday and I would strum it once in a while, then we had a baby and the guitar stayed in the closet for 8 years before I even took it out of the case after moving! LOL Fast forward to Corona virus quarantine and I discovered you and other youtubers and I decided to get serious about making decent sounds come out of the guitar!! When you said don't worry, don't compare, don't expect too fast and be kind to yourself, that took me off the cliff of quitting because of the sore fingers and sore wrist and frustration from not sounding remotely like music! LOL After your chromatic exercises put me on the path and now I have 14 guitars and still learning and loving every moment of this guitar journey! I don't want to be a professional, I just want to play for my family! Thank you again Tomo!!!
So happy to hear that. Thanks for sharing! Good job! My wisdom 4 words... so important for everyone! Basic concept before we start. You're very welcome!
Yep🤠🎸🎶
I’m happy where I am because , I get to play live , and share my emotions with others through music . I never wanted to be rich , or famous . So there is no loss there , and I’ve been able to create my own individual style , and tone , so people enjoy seeing , and hearing something different. So YES I’m very happy right now. There’s still issues , when working with others there always is. But we WORK through them ,and move on. And that also adds to the happiness having learned how to find middle ground both on and off stage.
🤠🎸🎶🤙
Awesome! Good job! Thanks for sharing. No matter what, we all have sone issues that we need to challenge.
Tomo - you are a great teacher, Player, collector, gear owner, experimentalist-U-Tuber, Husband, Father ? , person. many of us are not happy with the way the music industry has gone, or the excessive emphasis on technology instead of teamwork - it has brought about. Public performances have become very problematic, as has public gathering in general.
Thanks so much for your kind words! I have 3 children. Boy, Girl, Boy (29, 27, 21)... my beautiful sweet wife & two rag doll cats. Yes, definitely! but still you can create your own kind of work. I use my limitation to create something new. That's why I even own so many effect pedals, but I don't use many of them. Less effects made my fingers TONE! Public performances... more choices: Private Backyard (small to gig!) or online performance. (Andy Timmons is doing that so well with well attendances)
stay positive Tomo. thank you for the video
Thank you! You're welcome!
30歳になる去年、コロナ禍の余暇にギター熱が再燃しました。あの時にもっと勉強、練習しておけば…と思うことも沢山あります。思うように弾けることの方が少ないです。RUclipsでは素晴らしい知識や技術を持つ人を沢山見てまさにoverwhelmedです。しかし私は単に今幸せと言えます。
トモフジタさんのInstagramを発見し、難しそうな、しかし楽しそうなギタープレイを毎日見ることもまた幸せです。
サウンドもすごく好きです。
そして私も京都出身です！
京都人！ありがとうございます！ギターからもっとパワーを頂きましょう！
I went through a long period of stagnation, probably like a good 5 years. There was even a period where I put down the guitar for awhile. I wasn't happy at all with playing. I wasn't happy with the way I wrote things. Then I found your channel (some others as well, but yours is one of a select few I pay the most attention to in terms of learning and thinking about guitar).
I'm a lot happier now because I feel like I'm learning again and chords and progressions that get me excited to play again. It feels a lot like when I first started playing and everything was new and exciting. I might even know the chord, but maybe it's a song I didn't know used that specific voicing in that specific progression. But it's the first time in a long time I've been excited and happy when I pick up my guitar.
Really, it's thanks to you Fujita-sensei. Thank you for this channel and for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with all of us.
Thanks for sharing. Once I gave up my guitar dream too! Good job!
私はギターを弾いている時が一番ハッピーです！拾得、学生時代を思い出しますー！先生の話英語なのでちゃんと理解できてないかもですが、自分が肯定されているようでうれしくなります。ありがとうございます！
シェアありがとうございます。学生時代も懐かしいですね。拾得の空気、素晴らしい経験でした。ライヴ！最高です！
This is one of the best video that I've ever watched and it's not about playing guitar but much more... Thank you ❤
So happy to hear that. Thank you!
I'm very happy. I get to play guitar in a time when I can learn anything and play with others . it's a pleasure 🙏
Great! Keep going!
"Somebody human with a guitar really inspired me" - I know the feeling. My favorite video you've done so far, I miss hearing you talk like this, great stuff!
Is this real Mike Baldino? Thank you so much! We should do Skype hang!
Extremely happy 🙂 What an unbelievable feeling it is to be able to express your true self through sound.
Absolutely! Good job!
I have to admit, being praised by friends when they notice improvement in my playing brings some joy and happiness. Thank you Sensei
Good job! Awesome to have great friends! Thanks for sharing!
Are you happy now? When I saw the title, so many thoughts crossed my mind that I watched this video. Thank you for reminding me of my way as a guitar player and my way of life again Thank you so much, tomo
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching !
Hey Tomo, I really like your shirt. This is actually a message that you can also apply to the real life situations, not only to the guitar. I really need to learn that as well. You know, music is a gift and we should enjoy it by having an individual guitar journey. We should not compare and be mad about our slow progress or anything like that it just demotivates. Just enjoy the journey and see wehre it leads. Peace!
Thanks so much! Guitar can teach me about the real life! Thankful!
Don’t worry
Don’t compare
Don’t expect too fast
Be kind to yourself
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Guitar used to bring me a lot of joy but stagnation and comparing has knocked me off course. 😢This is right on time.
Learn from others... always good. Compare & feel something down.. don't compare (that way!) Guitar is fun!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Thank you Tomo! 🙏🏽🥹
幸せです！
うれしいです！
Thanks Tomo sensei. I really need this. I remember the first time my parents went to market and got a guitar for me and i recalled the sense of the instrument and that summer i never stopped playing. I am in a rut to be honest have not played in a month. I am going back to my passion. Seek happiness and truth. Ignore the noise of the world. Thank you.
You are so fortunate to have wonderful parents ❤️❤️❤️
Needed to hear this today thank you! I am happy with my playing but like you said I am very bad to compare to others
You're very welcome! Comparing a little for learning is good but no hurt feeling. There are so many great guitar players! I have one learned one amazing concept from my Karate Teacher... that really helped ME.
I'm happy when I'm playing - so, the older I get, the more I play. I've got 57 years of playing in so far. It has gotten to the point where if I'm not eating, sleeping, or working out (that part is essential to being the best player you can be), I'm playing. I recently changed back to my original 9-gauge preference from the early days, and married B-flat some time ago, which unbeknownst to me was the holy grail of 12-hour sessions. The average is about four hours, but the marathons are becoming more of a thing as time goes by. I enjoy the hell out of your tips, insights, and stories, brother. Please keep on keeping on.
Thanks for sharing! Lately my working out part is far important than guitar playing because I want to live long healthy first! you got that part so well. If you can practice 3-4 hours, that's pro musicians 's DREAM! Learning part is so important than just practicing. Learning bending or triads or chords (4 note inversions) ... so much fun! I am so grateful today. Thank you so much! I have a lot of stories. But its hard to tell as a story, nicely within 10 minutes. Originally I was hoping to tell this message in 8 to 10 minuets. It went 20 minutes! I thought it was bad!
@@TomoFujitaMusic We seem to agree about many things. You are right about working out. It is more important than playing. Playing is the building, brother. Working out is the foundation of that building. People forget that A) guitars can (should?) be heavy, and B) if you can't stand comfortably for extended periods of time, you will be at a disadvantage. As you get tired your playing begins to get sloppy and subconciously you maybe start to look for shortcuts. If you're a player who committsto the piece you're playing, that is not often acceptable. And if you're going to wield a Les Paul, mahogany Telecaster or what have you for the evening, it pays to reinforce the major muscle groups. All that aside, if you want quality of life well into your future - though it's never guaranteed, not exercising guarantees that you will drop off (skill-wise) early in life. You are doing the right thing. I'm 63, and as near as I can tell, I can do everything I did when I was 23. Maybe not as quickly and with more discomfort, but I don't feel hampered in any major way. Fight to keep command of your life and command of those bends right till the end, brother. That is my advice to you. It is great to make your acquaintance, Tomo. Cool name. Well, it's time for me to start winding down for the evening. I gather you are in the U.S., so have a great day.
Thanks for reply! Guitar should be light! I like around 7lbs. I am so happy that I really noticed my body condition when I was around 50! Since then I am taking care of my body condition with eating healthy, working out, stretching etc. Thank you!
Dear Tomo, been following you for a while now. it’s amazing to see a person like you, who achieved soo much, Being so genuine, down to earth and kind.
I highly appreciate you and your ideology.
Thank you so much! I am learning from others.
One day I will meet you Tomo and shake your hand. You have a good heart and I appreciate what you have taught me.
Yes sure! Thank you so much!
I am really happy! and even more because I recently learned the "Lovely chords" you terached in another video. And every time I play something with them I feel really happy! and they make me feel good! You and your wisdom are my inspiration!
Lovey Chords, Happy Chords... Thank you! Music can bring you a joy! So happy to hear that. Thank you.
Guitar teacher as guru, philosopher and sage is wonderful. Thank you Tomo
Thank you so much!
Thank you Fujita sensei, I need to hear this today. Would love to be able to learn even more from you one day, more lessons are in my future. Learning Katakana and Hiragana has been difficult too, you inspire constantly.
ありがとうございます
Thanks for listening! So happy to hear your thought. Please join my Guitar Wisdom. You will change something. ありがとうございます！
Wish there was many more Tomos in the world! Thanks
Thanks so much!
Kinda needed an episode like this, one funny little incident that made my day is someone yelling Freebird from outside....while i was playing in my old apartment a couple of floors up. Finding my self in a place of uncertainty, & this episode helped a little in putting a few things in their place in my head. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing! You can jam through windows!
❤nothing is new! You’re so very right! Thanks 🎉❤
Thank you so much!
Big respect for your dedication. So many gems in this video. Thanks Tomo!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
The last 2 years of explosive growth of guitar-related content, and MUCH more time at home, and my intentional attempt to "learn" - this makes me very happy.
Great! Good job! Keep going!
Words of wisdom from the great Tomo Fujita! 🙏🏻✌🏻
Thank you!
I like your example about playing with disciplined limitations - no pedals. Just guitar and amplifier. I remember seeing Jim Campilongo play at a tiny little club here in NYC. I just kept staring at his guitar cable. It went straight from his Tele to his Princeton Reverb yet every song had such unique and distinctly different tone and sound. Just his hands and the volume and tone control on his guitar. Beautiful.
Thank you so much! Jim Campliongo is tasty player! I think once my album PUT ON YOUR FUNK FACE & his album were in vintage guitar magazine or guitar player in same review page! I highly admire & respect guitar player who does not use any effect pedals. That's the best way to get a great tone! Derek Trucks, Ronnie Earl = Guitar & Fender Super Reverb!
We all hit low points, and I'm going through some right now. Not every family is as happy as you think it is. I believe Mr. Tomo will have troubles in your life, but we can always see optimism and happy smile from you, wish you can get more joy and happiness. A strong man is always optimistic and smiling. Mr. Tomo, your attitude towards life is worthy of my study and respect! God bless us, at least we have music. Music heals all ~
Thanks for sharing!! No matter what, we all have ups & downs. I am always positive all the way! When its low side... don't push, be calm, don't expect too fast. Yes! Music can heal
You bring real life to your teachings and subtle disquise of comitment to the guitar, also known as love for the instrument, it is refreshing to the mind of real people that love the way music feels when played frombthe heart using tecnique and knowledge, thank You for this rich video.
Thanks so much for your kind words! Very rewarding comment!
My daughter knows your sound from the first note Sensei, and she also hears you in my playing now…. That’s why I’m happy with my guitar playing as of now. Keep working out, looking sharp Tomo…. Check out Paul Chek, he is one of my exercise mentors…. I was in Training with the Navy Seals when I was in the military class 291 and 293, so I know what over training is like haha. Paul Chek has brought me back to my center. Love you Sir you inspire me.
Wow! So happy to hear that. Thanks for sharing.
Hey-oh Tomo... thanx for being there
You're welcome!
Tomo, thank you so much for all you do and for your amazing message! I am in my mid 50s, I used to play in a band back in the 80s and then I quit for more than 25 years. The pandemic isolation made me take my guitar out of the closet and try to somehow move my rusted fingers again. In my search for lessons, I found you and from that point on you have been an amazing inspiration not only as a guitar teacher but for life in general. I also love your Guitar Wisdom lessons. Thank you!
You're very welcome. I am so happy to be helpful. Good job! Welcome back! Please enjoy your guitar playing! Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom.
Tomo, I have been on my Guitar journey for 54 years. I am happy. The thing that keeps me working so hard (every day) is no matter what I know and what I can do there is always something else to learn. I dont want to be famous or a rock star. I play for me and the enjoyment I get from the journey. So yes, Im happy. You are a fine teacher and I enjoy your videos. Thank You.
Thanks for sharing. Good job! Great reason to play guitar well! Thank you!
you’re such a positive guy tomo. love this.
Thank you!
Great to hear that attitude . I appreciate something positive on the internet. I learned a long time ago, there's always another guitar player better than me, so not my goal. Do the best I can do.
Absolutely! Great one! That's what my Karate teacher told me "Do not try to be number ONE, be ONLY ONE!
I’m really happy to be getting to a point where I can quickly write new musical ideas and capture them and build on them. I’ve only been playing a few years but it has been immensely rewarding, and it feels so good to be progressing in my ability to compose and capture my emotions. The joy you bring to guitar keeps me grounded and focused on my progress rather than worrying about what I’m not yet. I know I’ll get there as long as I keep working hard.
Good job! Thanks for sharing!
Spoken like a true master of the art! Thanks for the teachings.
Glad you enjoyed it You're very welcome! Thank you!
Thank you Tomo for your very kind advice! I am glad you can inspire me to be good guitarist and good person!
Happy to hear that! Thank you!
Class act. Keep shining bright Mr. Tomo
Thank you!
Hi Tomo Sensei! Big hugs from Brazil! I'am a huuuuuuge fan! I Love so much to play guitar, but I'm always feel terrible at guitar playing, and never could really be good in music theory because of my dislexia and learning problems. But everytime that I listen blues, my heart rejoice, and I fell so happy, and I wanted sooooo much to really play blues, that almost hurt. I dont know if I should pla or just listen to guitar, because I'm terrible at learning and playing, but your channel always kinlde my heart with the passion for this magnificent instrument that we love, thanks for be here sharing this philosophy with us!
Thanks for sharing! You can learn Music Theory witty using proper terms. Just learn the sounds & explanation around those. Learn super simple & super slowly! One thing at times! If you learn triads, just learn only 3 strings for a week or more! Stay with one topic for a long time! You can learn everything at my Guitar Wisdom. Thank you so much!
Many thanks Fujita-sama. This lesson goes so much beyond guitars and music.
Glad you like it! Thank you so much!
Guitar is really helping my life in many ways!
I'm "content" with my level (44 years exp). Been in Prog Band - never stop learning. The one thing that I always try to convey is emotion. Some of the simplest note sequences can draw so much depth. To me it's not the only sequence but how you squeeze every bit of pain / hurt / joy from each note. I think of the Johnny Cash cover "Hurt" - we saw his heart in the raw. I think that approach to your instrument is the mountain. Am I happy, I'm happy I'm still on the road to finding this "freedom".
Thanks for sharing! Good job! Please keep going!
Yes, I've had a good year. Thank you.
Great to hear that! Thank you!
Such a wonderful talk. Thanks for the inspiration and wisdom, I'm gonna make it one day and think back on all your lessons that helped guide me through life. Much Love and Peace
Thank you so much! You're very welcome!
I bet you have a lot of stories, love to hear them all!👍🎶😎
Thanks for listening! I do have a lot of them!
Hi Tomo! And thank you for this. We can all identify with it! I didn't start playing until I was 18, and even though I never put it down and progressed fairly quickly, I was happy to be self taught, because i was in art school for painting and i figured, thats enough formal education!" And so had long periods of stagnation and was way too content relying on my same old tricks. I knew that I played things based in much more theory than I was intellectually aware of, but sort of neglected it because I thought it would somehow take the joy out of the guitar. Now, 24 years later I am finally learning the theory behind what I play, and also how to apply these lessons in a way that (hopefully) makes my playing more sophisticated and tasteful. And sure, once you know more you realize that there is so much further to go...but I'm on my way! And while I doubt I will ever be able to "shred" because I started so late, and maybe lack some fast twitch muscle on the genetic side, I have a vast new appreciation for guitar, and music, and find myself achieving breakthroughs on a regular basis, because of a combination of my own desire to learn and amazing learning resources and teachers like you. What a wonder time to be alive as a guitarist. I almost feel like a college student again, but this time studying music, from some of the greatest mentors in the world, like yourself. Can't thank you enough.
Thank you so much for sharing. Music Theory has two types. Stiff one or Fun approach one... So please don't think that Music theory can take something away from you. That's only if you took theory in wrong way! I teach music theory at my Guitar Wisdom. Test these 24 video lessons how much you know already?
Outstanding playing, obviously the result of amazing teaching.
Thanks so much!
W O W. Thank you in the beautiful honor of your wonderful words besides the expressive movement's teachings of such excellence music 🎵🎶 instructions may we never lose you in our journey and lives you touched 🥲 today thank you as music honorable mention.
You are very welcome! I love make people happy with my guitar!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Tomo ;
We are greatful and thankful for your honesty in the teaching/musical information you encourage us with. For many other it's a secret they no way can share or show us huh? They had to have learned it somewhere. But from the heart ❤️ feeling's honorable thank's Tomo
@@alfredromero4784 Thank you so much!!
Your thinking philosophy is most definitely still teaching. Another teacher from the UK, inspired me to find my own way to play, and you've reinforced that a little more. I only picked up a guitar(seriously) after I retired 6 years ago, and pick it up every day. I've developed my own sound, and now want to work more on my tone as you've taught us here. Thank you Tomo for this video, I will come back to it often. GT
Thanks for sharing. You are so fortunate to study someone in person. Congratulations on your retirement. Now you can practice guitar & workout everyday! Amazing!
Thank you Tomo, you have inspired me and also made me happy by improving my guitar playing. I am a subscriber to your guitar wisdom course and I enjoy it very much. I understand music which is the key.
Love ❤️ and peace ✌️☮️ to you my friend.
Good job Steve! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
You're very welcome! Thank you so much!
Thank you for all you do Tomo. This is a very inspiring video filled with so many gems . Your love of people , music and guitars is contagious 🙏🎶🎸
Thanks for listening! So happy to hear that. Thank you so much!
I absolutely agree with you my friend,,,,,great lesson
great lesson on life itself!!
Glad you liked it! Thank you so much!
Thanks, Tomo! So important to balance between staying inspired to put in the effort and time (I want to groove like Tomo while playing as clean as Tomo!), but enjoying the journey, because why do it otherwise? Maybe especially, for players like me who started later.
Absolutely! Good job! I practice R 3 7 Swing groove with a metronome even 60 seconds! Thank you!
thanks Tomo you are a wise wizard. I would say I am happy with my playing. Yes, they are times where I struggle and get frustrated but I understand it is a journey and there are worlds of music I have yet to see/learn. Guitar/music makes me feel smarter and it brings out the beauty of my world.
Thanks for sharing. Good job! Guitar is amazing!
Seriously Sir , learnt a lot from you . You are the best teacher and great human being .❤️
Thank you so much!
@@TomoFujitaMusic ❤️
Absolutely love the person you became my friend. What a lot of work you put in to be you and your own sound. You share your efforts with the world. Awesome.
Thank you so much! I spent countless hours on my touch, my tone, my time feel. More than 10,000 hours!
@@TomoFujitaMusic Absolutely incredible. Your own path too!!! That was similar to me most my life. I was drummer. Percussion was my life passion. Sadly that came to end due to Katrina hurricane ..Moved and had to raise my kids alone happily but feared the noise would get me in trouble in apmt. Hahah. Son took up guitar and when he grad in 2018 I bought a strat. Never looked back!!! Still learning and going in my own unique direction.
@@robertclarkguitar Thanks for sharing. You made thought tough times and made it better! Guitar is so awesome!
Love this format, sometimes talking only is the best. thank you
Glad you enjoy it! I can see how much all my private lesson students enjoy my talk... so I did it! Just like as if I am teaching one of my private lesson students.
I'm so happy when I listen to your music! Thank you TOMO san !
So happy to hear that. Thank you!
The wonder of Guitar practice. First day you look at the music and it's impossible, no way can I play that. After a few months one day you find yourself playing what you thought wasn't possible. Seeing progress and working on being the best version of yourself is the joy for me, not playing for fame, money, girls whatever not an ego trip but because you love playing.
Thanks for sharing! Good job!