I’m not a musician and have had little formal musical instruction so I don’t get as much from Rick’s music theory content as others would but I still watch because I love music. I watch Rick not just for his content but for his passion, energy, artitude and inspiration. Thank you Rick for everything that you do.
Thank you Rick and I also wish you 8 more TH-cam years. Maybe more😉 Your interviews are not always my cup of tea but the ones I like I truly enjoy. It’s always a thing to look forward to. The ones I adore are the bass players OF COURSE 😁 and the Bernard Purdie I also adore. I also love the stories within the interviews for instance that Christopher cross opened for Led Zeppelin or that Andy summers knew Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. I like trivia like that. Again thank you for your contribution to music. See you in the next video. Greetings guru. 😁
You hear about the evils of the Internet but some things are beyond wonderful. The shear accessibility of music to anyone in the world is one of them. And Rick is part of this generous and uplifting addition to all of our lives.
The channel is successful because of the massive respect Rick gets from our musical heroes. He speaks the language, and the guests just open up. They've never had an outlet for discussing their craft at this level.
There is a secret to being successful on TH-cam... It's YOU Rick. It's your personality, it's your passion and enthusiasm for music and you make your knowledge accessible and understandable to everyone.
I still don’t find the theory discussions accessible or understandable. It doesn’t hurt to continue listening, however. The passion for music I share happily, and THAT is what brings me back year after year. 💜
While I agree with all of these insights, it's also his editor. This is at least the 2nd different thumbnail for this video in the last 16 hours. Looking for the one that gets the clicks. Well done
I think one reason ppl love Rick is that he proved something to us- that the music hadn't died yet, that it's alive and well, it's just hiding under all that digital dust. And each week Rick blows a little more dust off and exposes a larger picture to us. I've always known the songs, but now, I know the stories behind the songs, and I got to hear them directly from the ppl who lived it- that's an extraordinary gift to music lovers everywhere Rick- thank you. And on top of that- us musicians get to learn and improve our craft as well- you can't beat that. To be entertained, immensely interested, and learning to- imagine what a world we would live in if every teacher got such results.
Rick, don't ever stop. Keep the music alive. I was born in 1954 and I get so much enjoyment out of watching both of your channels. And i picked up the guitar again after many years off because of you. And I'm having tons of fun. Don't ever stop. Keep real human music alive ☮
There are few people that have your base of knowledge, your experience as an educator, and your ability to put all of it in terms every musician of any skill level, and non-musicians, can absorb and appreciate. Congrats on 8 years and keep up the great work.
I don’t comment on videos, but I have to say.. everyone in my house plays music because of you. My 11 year old daughter started watching your videos with me when she was 3 and just started taking piano lessons- Now she can dive into music theory like a Pro! I just wanted to say thank you for everything.
I heard (on a TH-cam video) that people respond to passion, even if they don’t have a specific interest in what you’re presenting. THAT’S exactly why you have so many subscribers Rick, even if most of us have no formal training in music. We don’t always understand your esoteric theory, but we love the enthusiasm you bring to the topic.
What I like about this channel is that you are an honest TH-camr. You are not doing this just for clicks or subs, or putting anyone down. You create meaningful and informative content. I, too, started my TH-cam channel 8 years ago, and while I am nowhere close to achieving your level of success, it has been a wonderful learning experience for me. Eight years ago, my son said he wanted to be a TH-camr and wanted me to teach him. I had no idea, so I thought the best way would be to start my own channel, just making content that I liked. I found my niche reading children's stories (which was also helpful for my adult ESL students). I am very grateful for the comments from both the children and the parents, who thank me for helping them with their busy schedules. I like being able to help them; and, likewise, I want to say to you, Rick, thank you for helping me to understand and appreciate music more.
No surprise on all the great musicians you've interviewed. You ARE the absolute best interviewer on the planet! Your interviews bring the artist into your room and ours. When it comes to music, you are the full package. Amazing.
Rick, It's not just the channel content, teaching or interviews, which it is of course, It's you my friend. You're honest, to the point and approachable. We all feel we could meet you on the street and strike up a conversation or have you come over to our house for dinner with our family. Keep it up. I feel I speak for many. We love ya man. Take care.
8 years already omg!, congrats Rick, thank you for giving us quality content... like literally the best there is. I hope you are preparing something big for the 10th one
Rick Beato has turned being a brilliant music educator he is into a Rock Star, you Mr Beato are a Rock Star. Thankyou for amazing music channel, you're changing lives for the better 😃🎸🎹
Got my master's degree at age 59 (defended my thesis the same day I got let go from a 37-year career in journalism). The resulting college teaching career is the most fun I've ever had.
Congratulations Rick. So glad doing this makes you happy. It's incredibly generous to share your extensive knowledge and the interviews for free here for us on the 'tube
Rick, the keys to your success here on TH-cam is due to several factors. You have both a deep knowledge of music and theory and the skills to demonstrate, add that to your enthusiasm and very likeable demeanor and you put out educational videos that make people want to learn. And on top of that, your skills as an interviewer are hard to top, for many of the same reasons plus your ability to lay back and give them the room to get comfortable enough to be very open. While there are a good number of quality TH-cam music education channels, yours is head and shoulders above the rest. Thank you for all you do 👍
What's so great about this channel for me is Rick is always able to bring out the interviewee's thought process into their songwriting. I just love it! I don't think there's any channel like Rick's that does this!
Rick, your work, your passion, your channel ... are the links between the era of music magazines, album covers/liners, AM Pop/FM AOR & analog recording to the present day digital music era of instant gratification (TH-cam, PodCasts & Streaming). You are the Operator of the Musical Time Machine, allowing we Baby Boomers to rejoice in our past musical explorations, fascinations, crushes ...all while introducing our young people to the musical history that got us to where we are today. Keep Rockin' in the Free World, Brother Man!
Hard to imagine YT (or the world) without your presence Rick -- what you're doing is unquantifiable and will be enriching people's lives for a *long* *time* ❤
At 71 I retired from being a scientist and found your channels here, I was a musician before college, and your channels reignited my interest in making music instead of just listening. Now I'm learning guitar for the second phase of my life, and I am having fun. You have given me a new purpose in life.
Hey Rick- your Channel is such a great Inspiration for me and probably so many People not only to make and learn about Music , its the way you bring this Joy on the Screen to millions at Home! Watch evry Single Clip since 2019 !!
I’m living proof it’s never too late! I’ve been a music geek since my teens but didn’t sing, write and record my first song or play a show until I was in my early 40s. I have two albums and over a hundred solo and band performances since. If I can do it while raising a family of three young kids, pretty much anyone can in nearly any walk of life if you want it bad enough and are willing to put in the effort. This is such a great video and great message. Love everything about both your channels. Keep it up.
Appreciate you Rick! Happy happy Joy Joy! Thank you for all you do! I remember I just started to look for content on TH-cam in the summer of 2016 and somehow I found you found you Long may you run ✌️
When I was 11 or 12. I got a Kay starter guitar. I took lessons. I didn’t stick with it. Wish I had! In January of this year I bought a drum pad to start practicing. Still practice a couple times a week. I’ve been watching your channel for about a year. I enjoy it so much! Love your interviews. For an early birthday present I received your 4 bundle with guitar lessons, ear training and theory. So I pulled out the Key and started practicing and realized why I put it down. I don’t have the biggest hands in the world. So I looked stuff up and found an electric guitar( Ibanez Gio). Love the guitar! Been practicing every day. I love music so much! I want to learn more! You are giving that to me! Thank you so much!!
You and Tom Bukovac were my 2 biggest inspirations for starting a channel. I saw its the love you have for music and willingness to share it that makes good videos. Congrats on everything you've accomplished
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You deserve your great success Rick. Thank you so very much for all you do, with such authenticity. PLEASE keep on doing what you do sir. An honor too to be in touch with you trough YT. God bless and keep on rockin'
Mr. Rick, congratulations o 8 years & still going strong, but I am not surprised. My wife & I both love watching you. I play guitar, but she just likes music. I think you just have a genuine passion, plus a voice & personality that makes you interesting to listen to, no mater what you talk about. We are in Brazil, but I am from the Washington DC area. There used to be a sportcaster for NBC there named, George Michael who had the same enthusiastic appeal you have for music, but of course it for sports. But this drew people in, no matter what sport he was talking about. You have this same appeal, but with music. My wife doesn't know chords or music theory, but she will sit there with me because we both love how you deliver. Your story about pushing a passion, your aunt (sorry, I forgot her name) who could hear & play music so easily & couldn't understand why others couldn't do the same, your story about meeting Elton John, saying you usually don't get star struck, but come on! It Elton JOHN!!!.I could go on & on, but I will stop. You get so many comments you probably won't see this, but I guess that's a good thing in that It just means so many people love you & we do also. I think you are becoming well known & I bet Paul McCartney isn't out of reach for an interview. Even Ringo. Love you, Mr. Rick. I hope you are on TH-cam for many, many more years.
Thank goodness you told the story about Peter the 86 year old. I'm 73 and bought the bundle last year. I'll need to make it to 86 to get through it! It's got it all.
I think what it comes down to is that you are an extraordinary teacher, which certainly hinges on your passion as a communicator. Your approach is down-to-earth and never preachy - it's like having a conversation with a good friend. Thank you for all that you do (and have done) and I hope to enjoy the fruits of your labors for many years to come!
Rick, learning may be your passion, but I think teaching is also. They’re two sides of the same coin. Enthusiasm, curiosity, inquiry, analysis, and sharing that knowledge. It all goes hand in hand.
This channel (and 2) is THE BEST resource for musicians. I’ve watched your videos the past 5 years, it’s been such a gift. I teach guitar/music for a living and refer students to your channel weekly. Thank you Rick, from the bottom of my heart. Your passion for teaching music and heart of gold hasn’t gone unnoticed. Excited to see what you have cooking! (P.S. Get Stevie Wonder on here before it’s too late)
I've been a subscriber of your channel since your Allan Holdsworth tribute... 4.17.17. You are an inspiration, Rick. Thank you for all that you've done and for sharing your love of music. Cheers!🍻🎸🎷🎶
So happy for you Rick. I'm only on year 2 of YT, but I am doing my best to share my passion and help create more musicians. Nothing better than that in the whole world. Thanks for the inspiration and keep going. Everyone keep going!
Thank you for sticking with it, Rick and inspiring us with your passion for music education. I've learned so much from watching your channel. Persistence is something that we can all learn from.
If there’s ANYTHING incredible on YT.. YOU Rick. While some of us don’t like grunge.. I can see the greatness in YOU, your wealth of knowledge, the scope of your work, and the ability to channel your talents and creativity into this and everything you do. That’s why you deserve the accolades you have earned.
I love that you kept on keeping on. You get the most amazing interviews I love it. Its crazy,I learn so much its my playlist. Ornet Coalman to Doc Watson and Prince
Bravo Rick. Finding your channel is like meeting someone at the office who you have so much in common with and you look forward to chatting with in the lunch room every day 😊.
There are some people that you meet in life and you just connect. You want to be around them and conversation just flows naturally. Rick is like that. I'd love to meet him, shake his hand, and talk to him even for 5 minutes. He's 🧲
Congratulations on your well earned success! Many others have listed numerous reasons for your success. For me, your videos have enriched my life. I’m 68 years old and an amateur guitarist. You and others get credit for igniting an interest in music that has motivated me to study theory, practice and work hard, and become a better musician. Thank you!
The interviews are just excellent. You know what to ask, and even more importantly, when to stay out of the way and let the subject TALK. That often seems to be a lost art these days. Thank you, and keep up the great work. 😎
Good stuff always Rick Beato. In many ways you have influenced me. I've learned a ton from your videos. I stumbled upon you about a year ago. I love all your stuff, but especially your interviews. Absolutely loved Micheal McDonald, Omartian, Schnee, Luthaker, Sting, Christopher Cross, and Jimmy Webb. I learn a ton every time. Would love to meet you one day. Grateful for you.
I watch because you're not just a fan of music, you actually know the ins and outs of playing, creating, recording, and the history of music. Details matter, and you're great at pointing things out. I've learned a lot, and I appreciate your channels. Love the interviews also, you always have decent questions for your guests.
huge accomplishments Rick! thank you for your work and dedication and discipline and positive vibes. you are helping people be better in many ways. aging backwards will be our new album title
I'm not drunk, gay nor a stalker when I say "I love you man" . This channel edifies the otherwise sad state of the human condition, relieves pain, provides joy, inspiration, guidance and motivation. It's probably pulled more than a few people back from the edge. The thanks is all ours. I wish the best of everything for you and your family. May you long continue.
Seems your modest way to interwiev musicians where you pull the right questions at the right time and 80% of the conversation is left for them. Thats one part of your noble honesty and happyness. My life went fast because of quality time which is over very soon. You make our world better. God bless Rick and his family and friends!
Rick I think that the 'secret' of your success is due to your passion, I am a young musician born in 97 and for me it is always an inspiration to hear people with so much passion and knowledge talk about music, I hope there will always be people like you who know how to convey the love and passion for music to young musicians. A hug from Italy. Guido
What makes Rick to great is when he interviews other musicians/artists is that he puts them at ease. They're not even interviews. They're essentially friends chatting about their passion for music and it's so fulfilling and educational. Love you Rick!
Congratulations! Music is the one thing that brings people together even with different opinions. Like laughter without it lose our life line. One is never too old to learn. Loved Kip Winger video.
Your channel for me has always been an exercise in demystifying the ghost in the machine. I've learned things here I've been chasing for decades and during covid I delved in even more and it's helped me tremendously. I appreciate your journey and so glad you're here, keep up the great work, man!
You are a gem of a human being. Thanks for your talents and your passion, not to mention the astonishing content you consistently create. Here's to the next 8 years. Bravo. Encore.👏❤
Rick, I've learned so much from you. I love "What Makes This Song Great", your reviews on the Spotify charts, interviews (with some of my favorite people like Myles Kennedy), and explanations of music theory. I have watched your videos with my 70 year old parents and we all highly enjoy them! Bless you and happy 8th year anniversary 🎉. Here's to another 8!
Amazing video. Educational and very inspiring. You are a "real" person who actually cares about your listeners and "what will they take away" from each video. Every single video I've watched of yours, I come away learning something new. I went through some tough times about a year and a half ago, on my way "up" - I discovered you. I went from having one guitar, to just absolutely falling back in love with music...I now have 5 guitars, a bass, recording software, microphones and an almost complete drum kit. I have a lot of that love of music, to thank because of you. Keep up the amazing and genuine work that you do.
You make a difference and I love the way your enthusiasm makes me want to get better and keep learning. THANK YOU for the channel as we all creatives collectively win!
English saying: "Break a leg", meaning "good luck" in the scene and music world. Rick Beato breaks an ankle, and that makes us lucky to have him starting a musical career...
Thank you Rick!! You are a gift and a joy! I discovered your channel a couple of years ago. I look forward to your videos and watch you regularly! Happy 8th Anniversary! I have been a music loved all my life. I just purchased your bundle mainly just to support you because of the happiness that you bring me. Kind regards to you!!!
I love listening to someone who has attained such a level of inspiration and knowledge in their chosen career study that their enthusiasm just overflows and spills out of them. Rick represents the best example of this by far.
Rick, I’ve been watching you for years. I’m not a musician. Six months ago, at 54 years old, you inspired me to finally take the leap I’ve always wanted to. I built a parts-caster and started taking lessons. I’m as good as you would expect but I love it. I look forward every day to coming home from work, eating dinner with my family, and heading to the back room to practice. Thank you.
I would argue, Rick, that your chief talent is teaching and being able to clearly convey musical concepts and ideas. Also your ability to cut to the essence of a complex issue, person or idea which is why you're so good at interviewing people. You have a knack for understanding why and what makes a person tick. This immediately makes people appreciate you and warm up to you including myself. You're honest and clearly a person of integrity. No BS
The thing that grips me to this channel is that it is a celebration of all facets of music. I found it not long after reading Searching For The Sound and found myself craving more. Rick highlights the legends and the unsung heroes with equal reverence. He has forever changed how I listened to music.
Rick, your channel is wildly successful because of its honesty and your youthful energy combined with your obvious love of music and your skill in music production. You speak to US as your friends and equals. You are not talking down to us. You are sharing your enthusiasm for music and your enthusiasm is addicting. You are the kind of person a musician and songwriter like me would enjoy hanging out with and making music REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL REWARD. Your love of music and your love of SHARING music is obvious and you come across as a guy we would all like to have as a friend with whom to MAKE MUSIC.
Your channel is amazing. I really take great heart from the 'never stop learning'. I am 37 never picked up a guitar in my life and am really passionate about playing it. It really makes me happy. I've been going through your courses and taking the time to really learn about music not just how to play. The ear training is far more in-depth than I would have thought and it's wonderfully challenging. I've said in another comment about how there is so much out there it's easy to get lost because so many are out there doing this but Rick , there is no one whom is out there doing what you are doing like how you're doing it. It doesn't need to be said but keep doing what you're doing.
Thanks for everything Rick! I’m glad you stuck with it all these years. The list of interviews you rattled off is mind blowing! I always take away much more knowledge from your interviews because you always ask amazing and insightful questions, not the surface stuff that most Interviewers ask these music legends. 🙏
I am not a musician, but I have a musical background from studying ballet/contemporary dance. I was trained in understanding classical music and music theory for dancers. I feel it helped me tremendously in my artistic development. When you talk about it's never too late to start learning, you are absolutely right. I do not dance anymore, but the training and discipline I received helped me in learning to draw and paint. I found another passion that gives me joy, and I can see myself doing for the rest of my life. Anyone who's reading this; it's never too late to go after your dreams.😊😊😊
Thank you Rick one of the reasons you are so successful is your interview style is much more like a conversation and that comes through e every time... I can't remember how I found out about you but I'm sure it was one of your what makes this video or song so great and it just happened to be some of my favorite Boston songs and being a lifetime guitar player musician I was connecting with you instantly and I was hooked from that point on I have now watched pretty much everything you have release I was born July 27th 1962 so we have both been brought up listening to the same music on AM and FM so probably have some of the same influences The great thing about you is that I know listening to a 3 hour long video is likely to be over before I like So yeah the main reason for your success is despite all of the hard work you put into this with your team the main reason is you Hopefully we all get another 8 years
Rick, your passion in “sharing” your musical knowledge like many an outstanding teacher is marvelous. To blend your musical experience and talent to explain, and seriously question other brilliant musicians about their own exploration of the many technical facets of the journey of making music recording/business in addition is truly sharing “passions” publicly is indeed a RARITY. Keep on, “keeping on”! (I am a retired 85 yr old public school music teacher) You indeed have wisely shared that sacred art of making music! Congratulations!!!🎉
Thank you for the music Rick. Everything you have done, are doing, and will do in the future. It is really unbelievable that we can watch all these amazing Interviews, Music Theory Videos, What Makes this Song Great videos, etc. all for free on TH-cam! You are really doing a looooot of good for music. Thank you.
Rick: THANK YOU SO MUCH for 8 years of outstanding and incredibly interesting musical content. You have become the current generation’s music teacher. Remember how much your favorite music teacher(s) impacted your life…and not just musically??? You’ve done and been that for almost a decade now. I truly appreciate your content and those you have interviewed, highlighted and taught about. You’re truly an inspiration. Thank you!
You and The Professor are at the top imo. I’ve learned a lot, laughed and even teared up a few times. Thanks for the insight into the fascinating and ugly sides of the Industry, but it’s the human stories-ups and downs and heartaches that I learn the most from. And when someone or some band can add melody and harmonies and killer beats to that story-that’s when We All win 🏆. Thanks Rick
I’m not a musician and have had little formal musical instruction so I don’t get as much from Rick’s music theory content as others would but I still watch because I love music. I watch Rick not just for his content but for his passion, energy, artitude and inspiration. Thank you Rick for everything that you do.
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Thank you Rick and I also wish you 8 more TH-cam years. Maybe more😉
Your interviews are not always my cup of tea but the ones I like I truly enjoy. It’s always a thing to look forward to.
The ones I adore are the bass players OF COURSE 😁 and the Bernard Purdie I also adore. I also love the stories within the interviews for instance that Christopher cross opened for Led Zeppelin or that Andy summers knew Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton. I like trivia like that.
Again thank you for your contribution to music. See you in the next video. Greetings guru. 😁
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This!
You hear about the evils of the Internet but some things are beyond wonderful. The shear accessibility of music to anyone in the world is one of them.
And Rick is part of this generous and uplifting addition to all of our lives.
The channel is successful because of the massive respect Rick gets from our musical heroes. He speaks the language, and the guests just open up. They've never had an outlet for discussing their craft at this level.
There is a secret to being successful on TH-cam... It's YOU Rick. It's your personality, it's your passion and enthusiasm for music and you make your knowledge accessible and understandable to everyone.
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I still don’t find the theory discussions accessible or understandable. It doesn’t hurt to continue listening, however. The passion for music I share happily, and THAT is what brings me back year after year. 💜
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Hear hear!!
While I agree with all of these insights, it's also his editor. This is at least the 2nd different thumbnail for this video in the last 16 hours. Looking for the one that gets the clicks. Well done
I think one reason ppl love Rick is that he proved something to us- that the music hadn't died yet, that it's alive and well, it's just hiding under all that digital dust. And each week Rick blows a little more dust off and exposes a larger picture to us. I've always known the songs, but now, I know the stories behind the songs, and I got to hear them directly from the ppl who lived it- that's an extraordinary gift to music lovers everywhere Rick- thank you. And on top of that- us musicians get to learn and improve our craft as well- you can't beat that. To be entertained, immensely interested, and learning to- imagine what a world we would live in if every teacher got such results.
Rick, don't ever stop. Keep the music alive. I was born in 1954 and I get so much enjoyment out of watching both of your channels. And i picked up the guitar again after many years off because of you. And I'm having tons of fun. Don't ever stop. Keep real human music alive ☮
The thrive to make music again. I feel it, too. So cool.
I just love that this channel exists. It’s a spark of light in an often dark, overbearing world
There are few people that have your base of knowledge, your experience as an educator, and your ability to put all of it in terms every musician of any skill level, and non-musicians, can absorb and appreciate.
Congrats on 8 years and keep up the great work.
I don’t comment on videos, but I have to say.. everyone in my house plays music because of you. My 11 year old daughter started watching your videos with me when she was 3 and just started taking piano lessons- Now she can dive into music theory like a Pro! I just wanted to say thank you for everything.
Talent and gratitude are a powerful combination.
I heard (on a TH-cam video) that people respond to passion, even if they don’t have a specific interest in what you’re presenting. THAT’S exactly why you have so many subscribers Rick, even if most of us have no formal training in music. We don’t always understand your esoteric theory, but we love the enthusiasm you bring to the topic.
You are the best, thank you so much for all, keep rocking and teaching us.
What I like about this channel is that you are an honest TH-camr. You are not doing this just for clicks or subs, or putting anyone down. You create meaningful and informative content.
I, too, started my TH-cam channel 8 years ago, and while I am nowhere close to achieving your level of success, it has been a wonderful learning experience for me. Eight years ago, my son said he wanted to be a TH-camr and wanted me to teach him. I had no idea, so I thought the best way would be to start my own channel, just making content that I liked. I found my niche reading children's stories (which was also helpful for my adult ESL students). I am very grateful for the comments from both the children and the parents, who thank me for helping them with their busy schedules.
I like being able to help them; and, likewise, I want to say to you, Rick, thank you for helping me to understand and appreciate music more.
No surprise on all the great musicians you've interviewed. You ARE the absolute best interviewer on the planet! Your interviews bring the artist into your room and ours. When it comes to music, you are the full package. Amazing.
Rick,
It's not just the channel content, teaching or interviews, which it is of course,
It's you my friend. You're honest, to the point and approachable. We all feel we could meet you on the street and strike up a conversation or have you come over to our house for dinner with our family.
Keep it up. I feel I speak for many.
We love ya man.
Take care.
Exactly. Thank you for saying that.
8 years already omg!, congrats Rick, thank you for giving us quality content... like literally the best there is.
I hope you are preparing something big for the 10th one
Rick Beato has turned being a brilliant music educator he is into a Rock Star, you Mr Beato are a Rock Star. Thankyou for amazing music channel, you're changing lives for the better 😃🎸🎹
Got my master's degree at age 59 (defended my thesis the same day I got let go from a 37-year career in journalism). The resulting college teaching career is the most fun I've ever had.
Congratulations Rick. So glad doing this makes you happy. It's incredibly generous to share your extensive knowledge and the interviews for free here for us on the 'tube
Rick, the keys to your success here on TH-cam is due to several factors. You have both a deep knowledge of music and theory and the skills to demonstrate, add that to your enthusiasm and very likeable demeanor and you put out educational videos that make people want to learn. And on top of that, your skills as an interviewer are hard to top, for many of the same reasons plus your ability to lay back and give them the room to get comfortable enough to be very open. While there are a good number of quality TH-cam music education channels, yours is head and shoulders above the rest.
Thank you for all you do 👍
I can’t play an instrument and I love this channel
What's so great about this channel for me is Rick is always able to bring out the interviewee's thought process into their songwriting. I just love it!
I don't think there's any channel like Rick's that does this!
Congrats Rick , Thank you so much for this amazing space you have created . Really feels like a very friendly musical oasis . Thank you 🙏💙💚
Congrats! We saw you at your induction to the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. Well done!
Rick: you are loved soooo much. By people interviewed, and by all of us, for what you choose to do. Oh, and Thank You!
I love how passionate you are in the videos. Your passion for music awakens my own love.
Rick, your work, your passion, your channel ... are the links between the era of music magazines, album covers/liners, AM Pop/FM AOR & analog recording to the present day digital music era of instant gratification (TH-cam, PodCasts & Streaming). You are the Operator of the Musical Time Machine, allowing we Baby Boomers to rejoice in our past musical explorations, fascinations, crushes ...all while introducing our young people to the musical history that got us to where we are today. Keep Rockin' in the Free World, Brother Man!
Rick, this channel is a gift that keeps on giving! ❤😊❤😊
I have loved watching it and will always love the content you put up 💝
Thank you!
Because your generous, a good teacher, a good, excellent musician. Your are simple and I reconise myself in your style.
The secret to Rick’s success isn’t his wealth of knowledge which can be gained elsewhere.
It’s Rick’s enthusiasm and genuine likability.
Hard to imagine YT (or the world) without your presence Rick -- what you're doing is unquantifiable and will be enriching people's lives for a *long* *time* ❤
At 71 I retired from being a scientist and found your channels here, I was a musician before college, and your channels reignited my interest in making music instead of just listening. Now I'm learning guitar for the second phase of my life, and I am having fun. You have given me a new purpose in life.
Hey Rick- your Channel is such a great Inspiration for me and probably so many People not only to make and learn about Music , its the way you bring this Joy on the Screen to millions at Home! Watch evry Single Clip since 2019 !!
I’m living proof it’s never too late!
I’ve been a music geek since my teens but didn’t sing, write and record my first song or play a show until I was in my early 40s. I have two albums and over a hundred solo and band performances since.
If I can do it while raising a family of three young kids, pretty much anyone can in nearly any walk of life if you want it bad enough and are willing to put in the effort.
This is such a great video and great message.
Love everything about both your channels. Keep it up.
Bonkers good channel and great support team too….Thanks!
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Appreciate you Rick!
Happy happy Joy Joy!
Thank you for all you do!
I remember I just started to look for content on TH-cam in the summer of 2016 and somehow I found you found you
Long may you run ✌️
When I was 11 or 12. I got a Kay starter guitar. I took lessons. I didn’t stick with it. Wish I had! In January of this year I bought a drum pad to start practicing. Still practice a couple times a week. I’ve been watching your channel for about a year. I enjoy it so much! Love your interviews. For an early birthday present I received your 4 bundle with guitar lessons, ear training and theory. So I pulled out the Key and started practicing and realized why I put it down. I don’t have the biggest hands in the world. So I looked stuff up and found an electric guitar( Ibanez Gio). Love the guitar! Been practicing every day. I love music so much! I want to learn more! You are giving that to me! Thank you so much!!
The ultimate is pure GRATITUDE for all have personally created and achieved and deep gratitude for teaching myself. ❤❤❤
You and Tom Bukovac were my 2 biggest inspirations for starting a channel. I saw its the love you have for music and willingness to share it that makes good videos. Congrats on everything you've accomplished
You deserve your great success Rick. Thank you so very much for all you do, with such authenticity. PLEASE keep on doing what you do sir. An honor too to be in touch with you trough YT. God bless and keep on rockin'
Love your channel, you give us a wealth of knowledge in music education. And your interviews are the icing on the cake. Thank you Rick
Mr. Rick, congratulations o 8 years & still going strong, but I am not surprised. My wife & I both love watching you. I play guitar, but she just likes music. I think you just have a genuine passion, plus a voice & personality that makes you interesting to listen to, no mater what you talk about. We are in Brazil, but I am from the Washington DC area. There used to be a sportcaster for NBC there named, George Michael who had the same enthusiastic appeal you have for music, but of course it for sports. But this drew people in, no matter what sport he was talking about. You have this same appeal, but with music. My wife doesn't know chords or music theory, but she will sit there with me because we both love how you deliver. Your story about pushing a passion, your aunt (sorry, I forgot her name) who could hear & play music so easily & couldn't understand why others couldn't do the same, your story about meeting Elton John, saying you usually don't get star struck, but come on! It Elton JOHN!!!.I could go on & on, but I will stop. You get so many comments you probably won't see this, but I guess that's a good thing in that It just means so many people love you & we do also. I think you are becoming well known & I bet Paul McCartney isn't out of reach for an interview. Even Ringo. Love you, Mr. Rick. I hope you are on TH-cam for many, many more years.
Thank goodness you told the story about Peter the 86 year old. I'm 73 and bought the bundle last year. I'll need to make it to 86 to get through it! It's got it all.
Make 92 and go from there. I'm 63 and still young as ever. Age has simply taught me how to be young finally.
I think what it comes down to is that you are an extraordinary teacher, which certainly hinges on your passion as a communicator. Your approach is down-to-earth and never preachy - it's like having a conversation with a good friend. Thank you for all that you do (and have done) and I hope to enjoy the fruits of your labors for many years to come!
Rick, learning may be your passion, but I think teaching is also. They’re two sides of the same coin. Enthusiasm, curiosity, inquiry, analysis, and sharing that knowledge. It all goes hand in hand.
8yrs and still great content and great community. You're doing an awesome job and have continued to improve, kudos!!
Passion&Integrity! Rick is giving us these gifts with every video!
Thanks!
This channel (and 2) is THE BEST resource for musicians. I’ve watched your videos the past 5 years, it’s been such a gift. I teach guitar/music for a living and refer students to your channel weekly. Thank you Rick, from the bottom of my heart. Your passion for teaching music and heart of gold hasn’t gone unnoticed. Excited to see what you have cooking!
(P.S. Get Stevie Wonder on here before it’s too late)
I've been a subscriber of your channel since your Allan Holdsworth tribute... 4.17.17.
You are an inspiration, Rick. Thank you for all that you've done and for sharing your love of music. Cheers!🍻🎸🎷🎶
So happy for you Rick. I'm only on year 2 of YT, but I am doing my best to share my passion and help create more musicians. Nothing better than that in the whole world. Thanks for the inspiration and keep going. Everyone keep going!
Thank you for sticking with it, Rick and inspiring us with your passion for music education. I've learned so much from watching your channel. Persistence is something that we can all learn from.
If there’s ANYTHING incredible on YT.. YOU Rick. While some of us don’t like grunge.. I can see the greatness in YOU, your wealth of knowledge, the scope of your work, and the ability to channel your talents and creativity into this and everything you do. That’s why you deserve the accolades you have earned.
I love that you kept on keeping on. You get the most amazing interviews I love it. Its crazy,I learn so much its my playlist. Ornet Coalman to Doc Watson and Prince
Awesome Rick. Happy anniversary!
Bravo Rick. Finding your channel is like meeting someone at the office who you have so much in common with and you look forward to chatting with in the lunch room every day 😊.
There are some people that you meet in life and you just connect. You want to be around them and conversation just flows naturally. Rick is like that. I'd love to meet him, shake his hand, and talk to him even for 5 minutes. He's 🧲
Congratulations on your well earned success! Many others have listed numerous reasons for your success. For me, your videos have enriched my life. I’m 68 years old and an amateur guitarist. You and others get credit for igniting an interest in music that has motivated me to study theory, practice and work hard, and become a better musician. Thank you!
You are the Gatekeeper of The Magic Land of Music… and ALL that entails! Thank you, Rick.
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A fantastic body of work that just keeps getting better!
Thank you for enriching the musical community. Love your channel!
The interviews are just excellent. You know what to ask, and even more importantly, when to stay out of the way and let the subject TALK. That often seems to be a lost art these days. Thank you, and keep up the great work. 😎
Good stuff always Rick Beato. In many ways you have influenced me. I've learned a ton from your videos. I stumbled upon you about a year ago. I love all your stuff, but especially your interviews. Absolutely loved Micheal McDonald, Omartian, Schnee, Luthaker, Sting, Christopher Cross, and Jimmy Webb. I learn a ton every time. Would love to meet you one day. Grateful for you.
I watch because you're not just a fan of music, you actually know the ins and outs of playing, creating, recording, and the history of music.
Details matter, and you're great at pointing things out.
I've learned a lot, and I appreciate your channels.
Love the interviews also, you always have decent questions for your guests.
huge accomplishments Rick! thank you for your work and dedication and discipline and positive vibes. you are helping people be better in many ways. aging backwards will be our new album title
I'm not drunk, gay nor a stalker when I say "I love you man" . This channel edifies the otherwise sad state of the human condition, relieves pain, provides joy, inspiration, guidance and motivation. It's probably pulled more than a few people back from the edge. The thanks is all ours. I wish the best of everything for you and your family. May you long continue.
Seems your modest way to interwiev musicians where you pull the right questions at the right time and 80% of the conversation is left for them.
Thats one part of your noble honesty and happyness. My life went fast because of quality time which is over very soon. You make our world better. God bless Rick and his family and friends!
Rick I think that the 'secret' of your success is due to your passion, I am a young musician born in 97 and for me it is always an inspiration to hear people with so much passion and knowledge talk about music,
I hope there will always be people like you who know how to convey the love and passion for music to young musicians.
A hug from Italy.
Guido
What makes Rick to great is when he interviews other musicians/artists is that he puts them at ease. They're not even interviews. They're essentially friends chatting about their passion for music and it's so fulfilling and educational. Love you Rick!
Congratulations! Music is the one thing that brings people together even with different opinions. Like laughter without it lose our life line. One is never too old to learn. Loved Kip Winger video.
Your channel for me has always been an exercise in demystifying the ghost in the machine. I've learned things here I've been chasing for decades and during covid I delved in even more and it's helped me tremendously. I appreciate your journey and so glad you're here, keep up the great work, man!
You are a gem of a human being. Thanks for your talents and your passion, not to mention the astonishing content you consistently create. Here's to the next 8 years. Bravo. Encore.👏❤
You are so genuine and honest that make it easy to learn from your videos. Thank you for all the great content.
8 years already… Congrats and Happy Anniversary Rick! I’m a proud member of the awesome community you created. Keep the good stuff comin’!
One of my favorite creators, thank you and happy anniversary Rick.
Rick, I've learned so much from you. I love "What Makes This Song Great", your reviews on the Spotify charts, interviews (with some of my favorite people like Myles Kennedy), and explanations of music theory. I have watched your videos with my 70 year old parents and we all highly enjoy them! Bless you and happy 8th year anniversary 🎉. Here's to another 8!
You do a hell of a good job Rick , all the guests and your interviews are the best ! Keep doing what you do please ! Peace and Love !
Amazing video. Educational and very inspiring. You are a "real" person who actually cares about your listeners and "what will they take away" from each video. Every single video I've watched of yours, I come away learning something new.
I went through some tough times about a year and a half ago, on my way "up" - I discovered you. I went from having one guitar, to just absolutely falling back in love with music...I now have 5 guitars, a bass, recording software, microphones and an almost complete drum kit. I have a lot of that love of music, to thank because of you. Keep up the amazing and genuine work that you do.
Thank you Rick! I wish you plenty of energy for years to come!
You make a difference and I love the way your enthusiasm makes me want to get better and keep learning. THANK YOU for the channel as we all creatives collectively win!
English saying: "Break a leg", meaning "good luck" in the scene and music world. Rick Beato breaks an ankle, and that makes us lucky to have him starting a musical career...
Thank you Rick!! You are a gift and a joy! I discovered your channel a couple of years ago. I look forward to your videos and watch you regularly! Happy 8th Anniversary! I have been a music loved all my life. I just purchased your bundle mainly just to support you because of the happiness that you bring me. Kind regards to you!!!
You're shining with genuine love and enthusiasm for music. Keep spreading it just as you do. We all love you, Mr Beato!
I love listening to someone who has attained such a level of inspiration and knowledge in their chosen career study that their enthusiasm just overflows and spills out of them. Rick represents the best example of this by far.
Rick, you are genuinely enthusiastic and you bring a depth of knowledge to your videos. That’s why I love your channel 👍
Rick, I’ve been watching you for years. I’m not a musician. Six months ago, at 54 years old, you inspired me to finally take the leap I’ve always wanted to. I built a parts-caster and started taking lessons. I’m as good as you would expect but I love it. I look forward every day to coming home from work, eating dinner with my family, and heading to the back room to practice. Thank you.
I would argue, Rick, that your chief talent is teaching and being able to clearly convey musical concepts and ideas. Also your ability to cut to the essence of a complex issue, person or idea which is why you're so good at interviewing people. You have a knack for understanding why and what makes a person tick. This immediately makes people appreciate you and warm up to you including myself. You're honest and clearly a person of integrity. No BS
The thing that grips me to this channel is that it is a celebration of all facets of music. I found it not long after reading Searching For The Sound and found myself craving more. Rick highlights the legends and the unsung heroes with equal reverence. He has forever changed how I listened to music.
Rick, your channel is wildly successful because of its honesty and your youthful energy combined with your obvious love of music and your skill in music production. You speak to US as your friends and equals. You are not talking down to us. You are sharing your enthusiasm for music and your enthusiasm is addicting. You are the kind of person a musician and songwriter like me would enjoy hanging out with and making music REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL REWARD. Your love of music and your love of SHARING music is obvious and you come across as a guy we would all like to have as a friend with whom to MAKE MUSIC.
Your channel is amazing. I really take great heart from the 'never stop learning'. I am 37 never picked up a guitar in my life and am really passionate about playing it. It really makes me happy. I've been going through your courses and taking the time to really learn about music not just how to play. The ear training is far more in-depth than I would have thought and it's wonderfully challenging. I've said in another comment about how there is so much out there it's easy to get lost because so many are out there doing this but Rick , there is no one whom is out there doing what you are doing like how you're doing it. It doesn't need to be said but keep doing what you're doing.
Bought the course. Your love for music and learning is your magic sauce. Thank you for making such a fun channel to watch.
Thanks for everything Rick! I’m glad you stuck with it all these years. The list of interviews you rattled off is mind blowing! I always take away much more knowledge from your interviews because you always ask amazing and insightful questions, not the surface stuff that most Interviewers ask these music legends. 🙏
I am not a musician, but I have a musical background from studying ballet/contemporary dance. I was trained in understanding classical music and music theory for dancers. I feel it helped me tremendously in my artistic development. When you talk about it's never too late to start learning, you are absolutely right. I do not dance anymore, but the training and discipline I received helped me in learning to draw and paint. I found another passion that gives me joy, and I can see myself doing for the rest of my life. Anyone who's reading this; it's never too late to go after your dreams.😊😊😊
Awesome stuff Rick you deserve this lòve your channel bro.
Thank you Rick one of the reasons you are so successful is your interview style is much more like a conversation and that comes through e every time...
I can't remember how I found out about you but I'm sure it was one of your what makes this video or song so great and it just happened to be some of my favorite Boston songs and being a lifetime guitar player musician I was connecting with you instantly and I was hooked from that point on
I have now watched pretty much everything you have release
I was born July 27th 1962 so we have both been brought up listening to the same music on AM and FM so probably have some of the same influences
The great thing about you is that I know listening to a 3 hour long video is likely to be over before I like
So yeah the main reason for your success is despite all of the hard work you put into this with your team the main reason is you
Hopefully we all get another 8 years
We keep on coming back because your content is excellent, your passion shines through! Thank you!
Wonderful just keep on doing what you are doing Rick... we love you and your channel...
Rick, your passion in “sharing” your musical knowledge like many an outstanding teacher is marvelous.
To blend your musical experience and talent to explain, and seriously question other brilliant musicians about their own exploration of the many technical facets of the journey of making music recording/business in addition is truly sharing “passions” publicly is indeed a RARITY.
Keep on, “keeping on”!
(I am a retired 85 yr old public school music teacher)
You indeed have wisely shared that sacred art of making music! Congratulations!!!🎉
Thank you for the music Rick. Everything you have done, are doing, and will do in the future. It is really unbelievable that we can watch all these amazing Interviews, Music Theory Videos, What Makes this Song Great videos, etc. all for free on TH-cam! You are really doing a looooot of good for music. Thank you.
Rick: THANK YOU SO MUCH for 8 years of outstanding and incredibly interesting musical content. You have become the current generation’s music teacher. Remember how much your favorite music teacher(s) impacted your life…and not just musically??? You’ve done and been that for almost a decade now. I truly appreciate your content and those you have interviewed, highlighted and taught about. You’re truly an inspiration. Thank you!
You and The Professor are at the top imo. I’ve learned a lot, laughed and even teared up a few times. Thanks for the insight into the fascinating and ugly sides of the Industry, but it’s the human stories-ups and downs and heartaches that I learn the most from. And when someone or some band can add melody and harmonies and killer beats to that story-that’s when We All win 🏆. Thanks Rick