I’m an old retired guy. I’m also an old drummer. Played drums since 1962. I started learning to play guitar at 68 years old after I retired from my “real job”. It’s something to keep my hands and brains active. I don’t think non musicians have any kind of concept of how much practice it takes to learn to play guitar. Or any instrument for that matter. Tommy has been doing this his whole life. Literally! And it shows. No one is better. (He is also a drummer. 👍) And he keeps learning. It’s a never ending endeavor. When you think you have mastered an instrument is when have reached a point where you are completely fooling yourself. I will never live long enough to reach anywhere close to Tommy’s level. But I will keep trying!
I’ve attended two of Tommy’s guitar camps and have interacted with him up close in personal on several occasions. He always talks about perseverance. He says that if you want it bad enough, you will do it! And given the way I can play today he is 100% correct. And yes, he is one fantastic human being.
God bless you Tommy Emmanuel! Saw you and Mike Dawes play at The East Greenwich Odeum in Rhode Island. Love your story telling. Makes it all real, all comes together . Always enjoy listening to you speak
This man is so lovely as he just wants to teach people, learn from people and entertain people but is so humble all of the time. I also love it that he loves the sort of music I love !
I saw Tommy , his brother Phil, and a good banjo player Mark Collins play one tuesday night at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club, with virtually no forward advertising. Phil was living in Sawtell at the time. The audience comprised myself and about 10 other people. Didn't stop Tommy playing guitar while dancing on the tables. They were just having so much fun. Later on the three of them teamed up for the band Goldrush with Dave Mare, and Chris Haigh, which I saw play at the West Tamworth Leagues Club. A Great night !
Reading your article in the Weekend Australian. I saw Tommy play in Rockhampton in Queensland. I got goosebumps watching a master at work. Tears in my eyes, knowing I was watching a genuine talent. Well written piece, Andrew!
Tommy is an inspiration to me, even though I've been making a living off playing music for years, I feel nowhere close to his skill level. That said, he has sacrificed so much of his personal life for years of practice, performing, touring away from the family that he's multiple times divorced and admitted to having depression. That is a cost that's too high for most people to make and I'd argue to not be worth it for a large majority of us
Really good questions asked in this interview, Tommy is a God's blessing when it comes to acoustic guitar music. He should be considered a National treasure.
i think this has a few gems because it's an aussie interviewing tommy. get the aussie cultural nuances ,like with peter allen's tenterfield sadler and i call australia home .great interview thanks personally i think tommy's arranging and writing ability is up there with his playing although people don't get past the playing ability
Tommy already had an independant thumb from a long time back but in doing this Daytripper intro he actually has to reverse his hand operation so that his fingers play the beat (instead of his thumb), and his thumb strikes out the melody on the bass strings. Not so easy !
it helps to have being brought up into a family of musicians from a early age, and also a good automony pair of hands make chords, and scales runs easier to play than have having short fat chisel fingers
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GOAT. He is the all time great on steel 6 string acoustic... the king.
I’m an old retired guy. I’m also an old drummer. Played drums since 1962. I started learning to play guitar at 68 years old after I retired from my “real job”. It’s something to keep my hands and brains active. I don’t think non musicians have any kind of concept of how much practice it takes to learn to play guitar. Or any instrument for that matter. Tommy has been doing this his whole life. Literally! And it shows. No one is better. (He is also a drummer. 👍) And he keeps learning. It’s a never ending endeavor. When you think you have mastered an instrument is when have reached a point where you are completely fooling yourself. I will never live long enough to reach anywhere close to Tommy’s level. But I will keep trying!
This 100% - he is an inspiration and non-musicians have no idea
Thx Tommy. Diggers Waltz beautiful playing, story and breakdown. Love it brother...
I shed a tear, because I understood what Tommy felt. So beautiful. Ty Tommy
Hi tommy lovely to listen and enjoy your work long time no see
Thank you tommy❤❤❤❤ your in my heart! Good advice!
I’ve attended two of Tommy’s guitar camps and have interacted with him up close in personal on several occasions. He always talks about perseverance. He says that if you want it bad enough, you will do it! And given the way I can play today he is 100% correct. And yes, he is one fantastic human being.
He is just a genius on guitar and never seems to bum a note BRILLIANT TOMMY.
Thank 😊 You So Much Tommy Emmanuel ❤️
Truly the best in the world right now ❤
God bless you Tommy Emmanuel!
Saw you and Mike Dawes play at The East Greenwich Odeum in Rhode Island. Love your story telling. Makes it all real, all comes together .
Always enjoy listening to you speak
I’ve been playing professionally for 35 years and I always find Tommy’s playing mesmerising.
Tommy always so generous with his fantastic knowledge and ability.
Thanks Tommy, you’re the greatest. 23:08
This man is so lovely as he just wants to teach people, learn from people and entertain people but is so humble all of the time.
I also love it that he loves the sort of music I love !
A true Legend in his own life time
I saw Tommy , his brother Phil, and a good banjo player Mark Collins play one tuesday night at the Coffs Harbour Golf Club, with virtually no forward advertising. Phil was living in Sawtell at the time. The audience comprised myself and about 10 other people. Didn't stop Tommy playing guitar while dancing on the tables. They were just having so much fun. Later on the three of them teamed up for the band Goldrush with Dave Mare, and Chris Haigh, which I saw play at the West Tamworth Leagues Club. A Great night !
The number One☝🏻❤️🎸
Thank you so much for this interview, I felt Tommy closer😌
Greetings from Spain
Спасибо😘💕
Привет из Улан-Удэ, Сибири,, России
Reading your article in the Weekend Australian. I saw Tommy play in Rockhampton in Queensland. I got goosebumps watching a master at work. Tears in my eyes, knowing I was watching a genuine talent. Well written piece, Andrew!
Tommy, you’re amazing…the GOAT!
An underrated guitar legend. I hope he and John farnham live to 150 yrs of age.
Tommy is an inspiration to me, even though I've been making a living off playing music for years, I feel nowhere close to his skill level. That said, he has sacrificed so much of his personal life for years of practice, performing, touring away from the family that he's multiple times divorced and admitted to having depression. That is a cost that's too high for most people to make and I'd argue to not be worth it for a large majority of us
the harmonics lesson is straight gold. Thank you tommy
Really good questions asked in this interview, Tommy is a God's blessing when it comes to acoustic guitar music. He should be considered a National treasure.
Legendary musician indeed!
Great interview 👏😊
Tommy is a superb guitarist and a great guy.
Love the interview.....thanks for posting. And man is Tommy brilliant while being such a good guy.
i think this has a few gems because it's an aussie interviewing tommy. get the aussie cultural nuances ,like with peter allen's tenterfield sadler and i call australia home .great interview thanks
personally i think tommy's arranging and writing ability is up there with his playing although people don't get past the playing ability
Спасибо спасибо спасибо😘💕
Привет из Улан-Удэ, Сибири,, спасибо Томми!!!!!
TOMMY !!!!!!!
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The real art. Is always very easy to look at . Difficult to do.
first saw tommy at York Jazz Festival in early 90's- could not believe my ears have been a fan ever since. What happened to Andrew Firth?
National Treasure
Tommy already had an independant thumb from a long time back but in doing this Daytripper intro he actually has to reverse his hand operation so that his fingers play the beat (instead of his thumb), and his thumb strikes out the melody on the bass strings. Not so easy !
2x like from me!
I`ve done a couple of TE`s course & yes they are hard but excellent !!
6:55 9 pound hammer
it helps to have being brought up into a family of musicians from a early age, and also a good automony pair of hands make chords, and scales runs easier to play than have having short fat chisel fingers
Whats the name of that beatles song her plays in the beginning?