As a school teacher I have never been jealous of how well my students have done after they graduate. Their success validates what I told then in class.
That’s a really cool story. You should be proud of yourself. And you should definitely share that with your other students. How inspiring is that for a student to know that their teacher is part of another person’s career. Makes me feel proud for you. Thanks for sharing.
I started your program last year, but had to stop this year because I have rarely been able to practice with my current focus on mountaineering and drawing. I must say: even if I have barely picked up my guitar, it's the confidence and comfort with the ease of returning even to just enjoy it for myself that makes your program fantastic. You gave me the foundation I wished I had for over 20 years in one year.
this reminds me of an idea ive had for a long time-mostly musicians talk about how to make it, or what they or people they know did to make it, but no one ever talks about the people who didnt succeed along the way and why. i get it, its depressing, but most of the most talented musicians ive known never got anywhere for stupid reasons and i think about what a waste of their talent that is. i think it might be interesting talking about some of those people (w/o naming names obv) or just more broadly about things to do if you DONT want to have any success with music.
The "Eagles" guitar player Don Felder, gave guitar lessons before starting his professional career. In fact he gave lessons to Tom Petty. Both of them toured the world. Now we need a good, band that's looking for a guitar player to hire Mike. I'd go to see that band..
I have a mate who made it in an Australian band, although I only met him through my wife, his missus and mine are besties. It's awesome and he's an amazing guitarist and a humble dude. I won't give away the band, don't wanna embarrass him, coz he's genuinely humble and a normal dude, albeit his stories are heaps better than mine! It's fkn unreal when people in your phone contacts are successful, it makes me strive to be better. Win/Win.
Not just profound, but a wise strategy, wanting to embarrass himself, willing to fall on his face in public. You compared it to martial arts but I instantly think of skiing. The first thing you learn is how to fall down. Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Confucius
I hate the idea people were dismissive and bitter they made it. As you said they put in the work. That’s a win for you and everyone from where you’re from.
Mike. Great story and great feeling. My story is backwards. Started guitar lessons with my cousin when I was 15. He was amazing. Just graduated HS and was teaching guitar. I had 3 lessons and they ended as his local band went on a European tour. Then he moved to Nashville (although he wasn’t a fan of country music) where he toured with Lori Morgan. Early 2000s, he became one of the two lead guitarists for Meat Loaf. It was him and Paul Crook (guitar tech for Anthrax). He, Paul and others still tour and do a Meat tribute band with Caleb (forgot his last name) from American Idol
Business meetings are so important and having everyone focused on the prize. Management, media package, dedication, etc... seems there is always at least one member who isn't all in.
Very cool. I always get so proud of anyone who is asuccessful musician, simply because I know all the tiny bars & house parties they had to play to make it. There are no shortcuts.
Must be validating & feel Very Cool, to have a part in Justin's growth to success as an awesome teacher. A poor one would have held him back. I know Ive always been proud to see the success or a protege, after sharing all I could as a Mentor. 👍🤘✌️🎸🎶
Cool! I saw them in the Warped Tour in 2004. Good band! I also saw another great band from Minneapolis called Sue Generis on the same tour. They changed their name to Dropping Daylight.
Actually when you break a bone generally the break will calcify and become stronger than it was before the break, similar to how if you break a branch on a tree and tape it back together- it will make a big knot where the break was and end up being stronger there than it was originally.
@ that probably has more to do with the musculature decaying a bit on that one side, right? Or the brain always knowing it can never trust that side as much. You thinking about Anderson Silva right? That’s what came to my mind. But he did show signs before that of father time taking his pennance
Same thing for professional arm wrestlers. Not thinking too hard about the fact that pro arm wrastlin' is an actual thing... an arm break (which happens more than you'd think) is a career death sentence.
Quitedrive was great. I saw them a few times and have their first 4 cd's. Their cover of Africa automatically starts playing when I plug my phone into my car because it's the first A song stored on my phone. (Sorted alphabetically) That intro wakes me up in a hurry.
With regards the bone thing. Bones actually get stronger, ligaments and other connective tissue will be weaker after ‘healing’. This obviously assumes good health etc.
You're a great storyteller and teacher. And that band does sound very Incubus-ish. But calling them the Dane Cook of bands, not really a compliment lol.
That is a cool story men... i've been dreaming off being a rythym guitar player in a metal band, that actually puts in the work etc. but im 32 years old. Does age matter? i put alot of hours into my guitar practice...
Only if you let it. You never know where it will take you…it might even connect you to this video like it did for me. I started taking lessons from Mike about 15 years ago, and over that time I have played many shows with him and consider him among my closest friends. I went to his studio for a lesson just this past Thursday, and he was telling me about the Cyndi Lauper show he’d just gone to. In response, I said “it would have been really cool if on Time After Time, she’d had Quietdrive come out to accompany her, and you could’ve seen their guitarist who you gave lessons to.” Mike said “Justin…yeah, I wonder what he’s up to? I haven’t connected with him in a long time…”. It’s been only 6 days since Mike & I had that conversation, yet this morning I saw this video in my feed. I had to smile seeing how, in less than a week, Mike had not only reestablished communication with Justin, but also created a much overdue video about the role he played in his career. At most, my mention of Quietdrive to Mike last week may have helped remind him to get in touch with Justin, and that’s where my very minor (if any) role in this tale ends. Still though, it’s pretty cool knowing that I may have had even a tiny part in this story, as well as seeing that it eventually led Mike down a path that ended with making this video. That is why age doesn’t matter. I’m nearly 50, and if I wasn’t still jamming with Mike and taking lessons from him, I’d have 0% chance of ever being connected in any way to a cool little story like this. Even better is that our old PitchFever cover band that Mike led, is going to start playing gigs again after several years off. Music pays you back in many different ways, whether it’s the things you learn from playing with others, or playing a small role in one of their stories, like this one…that’s pretty damn cool, I think.
Do you ever think about the perspective from the other side, ie I wonder what my guitar teacher thinks of me, as I don't think I've made much progress over time:(
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As a school teacher I have never been jealous of how well my students have done after they graduate. Their success validates what I told then in class.
Totally, it’s such a waste of emotion. Misdirected too.
One thing's for sure...Justin will never forget you! You were instrumental to his success as a guitarist! Kudos to you!
That’s a really cool story. You should be proud of yourself. And you should definitely share that with your other students. How inspiring is that for a student to know that their teacher is part of another person’s career. Makes me feel proud for you. Thanks for sharing.
I started your program last year, but had to stop this year because I have rarely been able to practice with my current focus on mountaineering and drawing. I must say: even if I have barely picked up my guitar, it's the confidence and comfort with the ease of returning even to just enjoy it for myself that makes your program fantastic. You gave me the foundation I wished I had for over 20 years in one year.
Congratulations to mentor and student❤❤❤
this reminds me of an idea ive had for a long time-mostly musicians talk about how to make it, or what they or people they know did to make it, but no one ever talks about the people who didnt succeed along the way and why. i get it, its depressing, but most of the most talented musicians ive known never got anywhere for stupid reasons and i think about what a waste of their talent that is. i think it might be interesting talking about some of those people (w/o naming names obv) or just more broadly about things to do if you DONT want to have any success with music.
Nice!! Thanks for the free lessons and tips throughout the years. Cheers!
The "Eagles" guitar player Don Felder, gave guitar lessons before starting his professional career. In fact he gave lessons to Tom Petty. Both of them toured the world. Now we need a good, band that's looking for a guitar player to hire Mike.
I'd go to see that band..
I have a mate who made it in an Australian band, although I only met him through my wife, his missus and mine are besties. It's awesome and he's an amazing guitarist and a humble dude. I won't give away the band, don't wanna embarrass him, coz he's genuinely humble and a normal dude, albeit his stories are heaps better than mine! It's fkn unreal when people in your phone contacts are successful, it makes me strive to be better. Win/Win.
Not just profound, but a wise strategy, wanting to embarrass himself, willing to fall on his face in public. You compared it to martial arts but I instantly think of skiing. The first thing you learn is how to fall down.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Confucius
Well, in Judo, you also learn how to fall first. And Judo is quite close to martial arts :)
They're badass! Just think, you had a hand in helping him on his journey! Love ya, Mike, you're awesome as well!🤘😝🤘❤️🎸❤️
What an awesome experience man. That’s great for all of you and really really cool to hear this story, Definitely inspiring.
I hate the idea people were dismissive and bitter they made it. As you said they put in the work. That’s a win for you and everyone from where you’re from.
4:42 Quiet Riot starts with Q
FACT CHECK: TRUE.
cum on feel the noize...
@@DavidDavid-jq7co ROTFLOL
Everyone younger than you is a kid, just the way it works out in your memory.
Mike. Great story and great feeling. My story is backwards. Started guitar lessons with my cousin when I was 15. He was amazing. Just graduated HS and was teaching guitar. I had 3 lessons and they ended as his local band went on a European tour. Then he moved to Nashville (although he wasn’t a fan of country music) where he toured with Lori Morgan. Early 2000s, he became one of the two lead guitarists for Meat Loaf. It was him and Paul Crook (guitar tech for Anthrax). He, Paul and others still tour and do a Meat tribute band with Caleb (forgot his last name) from American Idol
Did not expect to hear Quietdrive opening up the video :D I loved the few albums they put out! - I wish they could have their first album on Spotify!
Business meetings are so important and having everyone focused on the prize. Management, media package, dedication, etc... seems there is always at least one member who isn't all in.
Very cool. I always get so proud of anyone who is asuccessful musician, simply because I know all the tiny bars & house parties they had to play to make it. There are no shortcuts.
Must be validating & feel Very Cool, to have a part in Justin's growth to success as an awesome teacher. A poor one would have held him back. I know Ive always been proud to see the success or a protege, after sharing all I could as a Mentor. 👍🤘✌️🎸🎶
Proud Teacher! Love to see it!
Such a great story! God Bless Justin!
I saw them live on the Warped Tour in Chicago in 2004. I was impressed!
Cool! I saw them in the Warped Tour in 2004. Good band! I also saw another great band from Minneapolis called Sue Generis on the same tour. They changed their name to Dropping Daylight.
Great video!
Very inspiring.
Congrats to both of you ;)
Great story. Thanks for the effort you put into this.
Nice. What a great success story - both of you.
Actually when you break a bone generally the break will calcify and become stronger than it was before the break, similar to how if you break a branch on a tree and tape it back together- it will make a big knot where the break was and end up being stronger there than it was originally.
I know this is true, but in MMA when someone breaks their leg they never come back the same. It's strange.
@ that probably has more to do with the musculature decaying a bit on that one side, right? Or the brain always knowing it can never trust that side as much. You thinking about Anderson Silva right? That’s what came to my mind. But he did show signs before that of father time taking his pennance
Psychologically, one is certainly never the same though.
Same thing for professional arm wrestlers. Not thinking too hard about the fact that pro arm wrastlin' is an actual thing... an arm break (which happens more than you'd think) is a career death sentence.
Quietdrive are one of my all time favourite bands, criminally underrated
man Quietdrive is such a good band, one of the pop punk gems that never got the attention they deserved
Very cool! I just added Quietdrive on Spotify.
I loved Quietdrive. Their last album was amazing. Sad they eventually had to hang it up.
Your channel is awesome. But i cant believe you couldnt think of quiet riot.
Sorry, I guess metal health has driven' me mad. ;)
@@TheArtofGuitar Metal health 😂
Quitedrive was great. I saw them a few times and have their first 4 cd's. Their cover of Africa automatically starts playing when I plug my phone into my car because it's the first A song stored on my phone. (Sorted alphabetically) That intro wakes me up in a hurry.
Deliverance, Did Quietdrive happen to cover Dueling Banjos on that album? Heehee, Congratulations to Justin and to his success in the music industry.
5:06 Everybody had Cutesy Buttons as a "friend"! 😄
With regards the bone thing.
Bones actually get stronger, ligaments and other connective tissue will be weaker after ‘healing’. This obviously assumes good health etc.
I like your terminator shirt
You're a great storyteller and teacher. And that band does sound very Incubus-ish. But calling them the Dane Cook of bands, not really a compliment lol.
Cool that Justin's band was featured in an EA video game. I first heard Avenged Sevenfold on one of the Madden games, "Chapter Four", I believe.
Dude that's super cool
Omg I vaguely remember those NHL game songs!
Very cool story.
Wow, I always like your videos but this story kept me riveted!
That is a cool story men... i've been dreaming off being a rythym guitar player in a metal band, that actually puts in the work etc. but im 32 years old. Does age matter? i put alot of hours into my guitar practice...
Only if you let it. You never know where it will take you…it might even connect you to this video like it did for me. I started taking lessons from Mike about 15 years ago, and over that time I have played many shows with him and consider him among my closest friends. I went to his studio for a lesson just this past Thursday, and he was telling me about the Cyndi Lauper show he’d just gone to. In response, I said “it would have been really cool if on Time After Time, she’d had Quietdrive come out to accompany her, and you could’ve seen their guitarist who you gave lessons to.”
Mike said “Justin…yeah, I wonder what he’s up to? I haven’t connected with him in a long time…”.
It’s been only 6 days since Mike & I had that conversation, yet this morning I saw this video in my feed. I had to smile seeing how, in less than a week, Mike had not only reestablished communication with Justin, but also created a much overdue video about the role he played in his career. At most, my mention of Quietdrive to Mike last week may have helped remind him to get in touch with Justin, and that’s where my very minor (if any) role in this tale ends. Still though, it’s pretty cool knowing that I may have had even a tiny part in this story, as well as seeing that it eventually led Mike down a path that ended with making this video.
That is why age doesn’t matter. I’m nearly 50, and if I wasn’t still jamming with Mike and taking lessons from him, I’d have 0% chance of ever being connected in any way to a cool little story like this. Even better is that our old PitchFever cover band that Mike led, is going to start playing gigs again after several years off. Music pays you back in many different ways, whether it’s the things you learn from playing with others, or playing a small role in one of their stories, like this one…that’s pretty damn cool, I think.
Wow! The clip of that track was smokin…
Really awesome story Mike. I'd love to see you interview him on the channel
Cool Terminator shirt
I KNEW i recognized the name Quietdrive. NHL 07
Quiet Riot, Quartz, Quicksilver Messenger Service...
Do you ever think about the perspective from the other side, ie I wonder what my guitar teacher thinks of me, as I don't think I've made much progress over time:(
The local sports station talked about them a lot.
I see they covered Africa by Toto.
They did a whole covers album. Way before Weezer. 🤣
@@TheArtofGuitar and it's waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better than Weezer's cover
I’ve been listening to Quietdrive and Cyndi Lauper all day after watching this video😂
Can't go wrong there. :) check out All Through the Night by Cyndi for sure. :)
I wanted to watch the whole vid but my fingers got tired from skipping over all the ads. I think TH-cam is now AdTube.
Quit Riot.....
What band is he in?
First from perth
You get punched in the chest a lot at live shows.
I gotta start wearing a thick vest of some kind. ;)