The Guitar Journey: A Conversation With Dream Theater Keyboardist Jordan Rudess

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  • @pastorofmuppets1968
    @pastorofmuppets1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Imagine being able to ask John Petrucci for tips on playing guitar, every day!

    • @eminsaneyan
      @eminsaneyan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes 100%

    • @jeremythornton433
      @jeremythornton433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Imagine being a guitar player and having Jordan Rudess ask for tips! Of course as long as you know who he is!

    • @sarcastaball
      @sarcastaball 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Imagine clicking on a TH-cam video and not seeing a stupid comment!

    • @danielx40
      @danielx40 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Remember he wakes up as Jordan rudess, everyday.

    • @Gregorypeckory
      @Gregorypeckory ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looks like he didn't need a lot of help! Looks like he's teaching himself lines from his keyboard, and once you know what he knows about harmony and notation, you already have a ton of the fundamentals under your belt that you'd have to learn from scratch if you played guitar without already being a keyboard wizard. He's transferring musical knowledge to the fretboard, and clearly doing well!

  • @zackuidl
    @zackuidl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    This dude is always so inspiring. The best musicians are always the ones who are always learning!

  • @Vestu
    @Vestu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Jordan is one to have always embraced trying new ways of musical expression. Instruments, gadgets, techniques, different types of synthesis, new gear, effects, all of it.

    • @sethjasonpagunsan1283
      @sethjasonpagunsan1283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Also might I add, it's a lot harder to learn a new instrument at that age compared to a child whose body and brain is at the stage where learning new things is the normal thing to do. At Jordan's age, the usual thing is to maintain his skills so that it won't rust, but then he decides to continue and learn a new instrument. That is virtuosity

  • @calebneff5777
    @calebneff5777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Man wouldn’t it be amazing for DT to have an album with 2 guitar players?

  • @Sphereal
    @Sphereal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Djordan Djuntdess.
    This man is already shredding at a higher level than many a guitarist! What a mensch.

    • @anthonystone3927
      @anthonystone3927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well no shit, all he has to do is translate the patterns from a keyboard to a fretboard lmao

    • @thefourthwritedjentleman3643
      @thefourthwritedjentleman3643 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is a monster that’s for sure - just gets to ask Petrucci for tips - insane

  • @CharlieRobbins
    @CharlieRobbins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thanks for the love 💙 very honored to be a part of your guitar journey, Jordan!

    • @tornoutlaw
      @tornoutlaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet he is as inspired by what you do as anyone else who got to see/hear that wizardery!

  • @zer0dave
    @zer0dave 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome!! I was at LTE's Chicago show (the one where Jordan's keyboard broke). When it became clear that he couldn't get his keyboard fixed, to everyone's surprise, he brought out a guitar and played the rest of the show with it! Everyone went nuts! I've never seen so many cameras flash in a room before. It wasn't a Strandberg back then from what I recall but he was amazing even back then. Good on him that he's continuing his journey! Maybe Jordan and his Strandberg will make their way onto a DT or solo record someday!

  • @howgreatisourgodgreatminds3032
    @howgreatisourgodgreatminds3032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Guitar and keyboard are like husband and wife, their relationship and transition is smooth. EVERY KEYBOARD PLAYER IS A POTENTIAL GUITARIST AND EVERY GUITARIST IS ALSO A POTENTIAL KEYBOARD PLAYER, IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME.

  • @j-monk3063
    @j-monk3063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm a keyboardist originally. I feel so relatable to him when i started playing guitar. Now it's opened my world completely

  • @TheAntropusChannel
    @TheAntropusChannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are not tricking anybody with that beard, Devin Townsend!!!

  • @RICCARDOREARDON
    @RICCARDOREARDON ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THIS VIDEO IS JUST ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL..
    I REPEATEDLY WATCH THIS VIDEO..
    I AM JUST ABSOLUTELY BLOWN AWAY..
    UNCLE~MR.JORDAN RUDESS IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE KEYBOARDIST...

  • @blaeser13
    @blaeser13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Goodness the finish on that 7-string is beautiful

  • @marktheelf53
    @marktheelf53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic! He's, probably now, best keyboardist in the world but it was innimaginable to know he is so skilled on guitar too!

    • @sillysausage4549
      @sillysausage4549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Best keyboardist in the world"? How would one measure that?

    • @marktheelf53
      @marktheelf53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sillysausage4549 is so simple! he is the fastest, whith fantastic and complicated textures, his musical culture is total...what you need more to consider him the best?

    • @moo_im_a_cow
      @moo_im_a_cow ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sillysausage4549the better question to ask is who is better than Jordan on the keyboard. We’re not talking about classical piano, which Jordan clearly comes from, but the essence of the keyboard which pertains to the rock, electronic, prog metal genre. I’ll wait

  • @YNGWIE998
    @YNGWIE998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm not ay all surprised that a virtuoso musician and keyboardist like Jordan can as it were, transpose his incredible playing ability onto the guitar, like he has been playing it for years.

  • @leolombardi1534
    @leolombardi1534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    JR needs to talk more about the spiritual connection with music. I can imagine a whole TED talk. Thank you JR and Strandberg!

  • @TheCyberMantis
    @TheCyberMantis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Jordan is like Michael Romeo. He wants to be great at guitar as well as keyboards. Romeo is a guitar master, who can also play keyboards. The two are kinda similar in a way. Jordan wants to do the same thing, which is awesome. I would love to see Jordan and Petrucci do some badass twin-guitar harmony stuff during a DT show! That would take it to the next level.

  • @nikeisagreekgoddess4135
    @nikeisagreekgoddess4135 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This makes me happy and inspires the hell out of me. Jordan is amazing. I wish there was more info about his story with music.

  • @bryanm7953
    @bryanm7953 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was at the Liquid Tension concert @Park West when Jordans keyboard started acting up. When he grabbed Johns guitar and started shredding my mind was completely blown. I had never followed his career as a solo artist just while he was in DT. So I had no clue he could play guitar. That was probably the highlight of that show for me.

  • @robertstephenson4695
    @robertstephenson4695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really cool! Love Jordan and Dream Theater! Happy to see Fredrik Pihl in the video too. He’s a monster player! Dylan Reavey as well!

  • @as7236
    @as7236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my god ! fantastic man !

  • @NattligMelodi
    @NattligMelodi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel you, Jordan. Strandberg is fantastic.

  • @hansolo8080
    @hansolo8080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found (for myself at least) that I'm not too old for learning the guitar or anything else. I "think" I am too old. "Practice how you want to feel" was something I came across by accident and Jordan put it into words. Thanks.

  • @cmonsterz
    @cmonsterz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extremely cool! It is inspiring to see a super highly accomplished musician have so much excitement for learning guitar! Proof that music is one of those rare things where your inner “wonder” can exist for a lifetime!

  • @swektmaico
    @swektmaico 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Important to understand is that this guy is one of the most talented musicians in existence.
    Expect him to outplay you in a matter of months no matter who you are.

    • @Sweedurbex
      @Sweedurbex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s just just not clicking in my head how he can alternate pick so good in three months

    • @sahelanthropus4422
      @sahelanthropus4422 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Sweedurbexbecause there’s John petrucci giving you tips

  • @KarlKarsnark
    @KarlKarsnark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neato! What a cool series. It's fun watching musicians try to learn a new instrument. The minds is willing, but the flesh is weak! Rock on!

  • @baadrqaaba9529
    @baadrqaaba9529 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really respect jordan , one of my favorite keyboardists .

  • @vincent67239
    @vincent67239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the amazing insight, Jordan! And I like your explanation of that headspace-when I’m focusing on playing the correct notes, I lose the capacity to feel what’s around me or express emotion in my playing.

  • @jagspelargitarr
    @jagspelargitarr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very inspirational! All the best to Jordan!

  • @facepalmjesus1608
    @facepalmjesus1608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this guy will single handed take over DM!
    i wouldnt be surprised if DM in 10 years from now is a one man show :D

    • @Fishplants
      @Fishplants 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You really think he only needs 10 years ? 😝

  • @poshyye
    @poshyye 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, now i know dream theater keyboard guy is better that me on guitar.

  • @yardy88
    @yardy88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am unironically very happy that after 16 years of playing axe I'm about as good as Jordan rudess after a few months 👍🏻

  • @stiman1
    @stiman1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jordan playing guitar is so exciting to watch (for me as a guitarist). Would be epic if Jordan and Petrucci wrote a song with harmonized solos and they play it live! OMG that would be so awesome!!

  • @OurWorldinChaos
    @OurWorldinChaos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your so right strandberg is amazing i will one day own a boden if they ever make them lefty

  • @Peterplayingguitar
    @Peterplayingguitar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    John: Hey Jordan, wanna play my popular, highly rated and cool looking Majesty guitars?
    Jordan: No

  • @AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial
    @AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! I never knew he recently picked up guitar. He's already great, but he'll definitely go far with it! a true musician and artist!

  • @IndieForgeMedia
    @IndieForgeMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is sick! give this man a signature model haha

    • @刘晓东-n9y
      @刘晓东-n9y 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      dude, I agree

    • @vianhoho19
      @vianhoho19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IIRC he already has one

  • @yeyintaung9837
    @yeyintaung9837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is so humble 😍

  • @chadr2843
    @chadr2843 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible

  • @BiscuitTheWonderDog
    @BiscuitTheWonderDog ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope the next time I see Dream Theater they will include Jordan a little on guitar

  • @robertatkins6377
    @robertatkins6377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Once you see the shapes and patterns and you realize they are moveable its a game changer. then you can play in every single key all the way down the fretboard.

  • @erikhendrickson59
    @erikhendrickson59 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I feel like it's impossible NOT to like Jordan.

  • @Demka03
    @Demka03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Somehow I have a feeling this guy will become much better in guitar after a few months than me after a 10 years

  • @jorg9
    @jorg9 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are just amazing :)

  • @thrillbound
    @thrillbound 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this

  • @robertclarkguitar
    @robertclarkguitar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same here. Same description of how I learned what I knew. Tinkering on bandmates gear while a drummer about 27 years. Then stopped for 15 years only playing keyboards a few of those years and then finally picked up my own electric guitar and started teaching myself in 2019. It's been amazing. Not big into the shred stuff but it's cool. I'm more into Gilmour there. Hahahah. But drumming I was huge fan of Mike portnoy.

  • @1976oswald
    @1976oswald 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    maybe tomorrow we will hear DT with 2 live guitars Awesome !!!

  • @1stNanda
    @1stNanda 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool!

  • @CPJ647
    @CPJ647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a legend

  • @jzalapski
    @jzalapski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's kind of weird. He's already so good but you can also tell that he's kind of just beginning. His technique is incredible but he's lacking the dreaded "feel". No doubt he will be doing triple synchronized string solos with Petrucci and Myung in the near future. Scary indeed.

  • @LeeCarlsonguitar
    @LeeCarlsonguitar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! Thanks so much!!

  • @skipneumann1
    @skipneumann1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, as a longtime guitarist, I would love to have those hands and fingers! And the access to one of the greatest guitarists on the planet - hey John , how do you do this?

  • @pierrotization
    @pierrotization 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When to see a guitar solo perform by J.Rudess on stage with DT?!

  • @tubehalfstack
    @tubehalfstack 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some nice playing going on there Mr. Rudess. Cheers!!

  • @hamacaboy
    @hamacaboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a learner, Jordan is learning at light speed

  • @DeathMetalGuitar
    @DeathMetalGuitar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jordan/Ola - what model is the trans gray 6? Fusion NX? or Prog NX6 like the twilight purple 7?

  • @davidmamusic
    @davidmamusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jordan, just keep practising and believing in yourself. Who knows...maybe you'll even play in a band one day!

    • @DerekJones
      @DerekJones 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally underrated comment.

  • @AdamElteto
    @AdamElteto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Prog 7. Nice. It is fitting that Jordan would pick a Strandberg.

  • @RithanVijay
    @RithanVijay 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man Jordan is a Prodigy

  • @CallousCoder
    @CallousCoder 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn… not only is a he an awesome keyboardist but a great guitarist too!!!

  • @vamphyrycrow3064
    @vamphyrycrow3064 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Meu sonho é ter uma guitarra dessa ! Surreal !

  • @stevekeen4611
    @stevekeen4611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Obviously, his mastery of the piano has put him years ahead of the normal guy who is just starting to learn how to play the guitar.

    • @PutItAway101
      @PutItAway101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      One of the hard things about starting guitar as a first instrument is not realising how much you suck and where you need to improve, a guy with genius level musical ear like him would be able to focus on his mistakes like a laser beam.

    • @JackieChandler69
      @JackieChandler69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Being in a band with John Petrucci probably helps too.

  • @cottoneyejoe1able
    @cottoneyejoe1able 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would really like to be listening to your music playing with this guitar your new hobby.

  • @mule71
    @mule71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What can this strange device be? When I touch it, it gives forth a sound. It’s got wires that vibrate and give music. What can this thing be that I found?

  • @Eden21425
    @Eden21425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will yall drop anniversary guitars this year?
    and if so, when?
    I need to decide if I wait for them or buy something else.

  • @IggyBing
    @IggyBing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd love to see Jordan spend some quality time with Vai's Hydra guitar.

  • @ptakleo
    @ptakleo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2024: Tama Rudess Snare signature

  • @MJ-tt9ww
    @MJ-tt9ww 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So good to see JR trying to keep up with Eric Gillette. Bass or drums next Wizz?? Lol 😍

  • @wesleytrott6397
    @wesleytrott6397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! How long has he been playing? And he's already better than me with my 28 years of playing. The man is seriously talented. Much love and respect Jordan!

    • @caseylockwood5512
      @caseylockwood5512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am floored, annoyed, astounded, infuriated, inspired, and gleeful all at once. This dude is goals for sure. Hope I can shred half as hard at 60+ years old.

  • @JonathanHatcher
    @JonathanHatcher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also have a Prog 6 that looks exactly like that. It also changed my life. Strandberg literally makes life- changing instruments.

  • @ptakleo
    @ptakleo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    piano/keyboard: complete 100%
    guitar: in process

  • @LaVasu-l8i
    @LaVasu-l8i 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally he can duet with John

  • @AaronBowley
    @AaronBowley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    imagine being the best guitarist immediately as soon as you just feel like it because that’s what jordan has done . fml

  • @faustomassa3194
    @faustomassa3194 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear Jordan, as a proud Strandberg owner and a 30yrs DT fan, your dedication in this new journey is a fantastic inspiration for everyone. Just a humble feedback: I think you can even better capitalize your fluidity if you approach legato as an all hammer on, like the great Allan Holdsworth or Brett Garsed style. Pull offs are cool but an evenly played all-hammer-ons phrasing is rare, identifiable, distinctive and pretty unique mellow sound. My2c! Good luck and keep practicing!

  • @AugustThor438
    @AugustThor438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How old is this interview? I remember him having a Strandberg guitar many years ago. Or maybe I’m having a mandela effect ;)

  • @moonofautumn
    @moonofautumn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    0:22 it's a scale from Shivaranjini Raag

  • @talibe801
    @talibe801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Master musician.

  • @sarjhon
    @sarjhon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your guitar skills are my skills during my year 3 of playing guitar. lol

  • @kahwigulum
    @kahwigulum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    BREAKING NEWS: John Myung reportedly learning to throat sing. The Silent Man no more!

    • @sowiwo2019
      @sowiwo2019 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LoooooL....can you imagine...😂

  • @c-LAW
    @c-LAW 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    9:27 "I'm close, I'm getting there... " No, he's there.

  • @diceme3206
    @diceme3206 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I need to start talking at least" - Myung

  • @DimKAt21
    @DimKAt21 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He has been converted, he is one of us now...

  • @PooNinja
    @PooNinja 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great talk. Quiet inspiring

  • @federicosarti5283
    @federicosarti5283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quest'uomo ha dei poteri marziani. Grande Jordan

  • @luckyno888
    @luckyno888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How 'bout a Jordan Rodess, Stu Hamm, Tony MacAlpine, Richie Kotzen and Mike Portnoy super group?

  • @einarabelc5
    @einarabelc5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Look, Jordan Ruddess the Julliard graduate is a living room guitarist? I wonder how long it would take for dual guitar songs on the stage. Or more so, a Mike Kenneally/Sean Lane kind of dual wielding piece. Get John to play bass!!

  • @mattiamacchidani1253
    @mattiamacchidani1253 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What model is he playing?

  • @wiloman82
    @wiloman82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is that he is playing at 2:24?

  • @PASHKULI
    @PASHKULI 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike Keneally would have been a greater fit for the *strandberg marketing. But Jordan is a beginner\medium level, so it is about popularity at the end.

  • @RCstrats
    @RCstrats 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your a BEAST!! Go watch Joel Hoekstra ,, from WhiteSnake. He’s got the chops your looking for!! He’s a BEAST!!

  • @tadwiltman4875
    @tadwiltman4875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be cool as shit to see JR break out the guitar during a DT show... playing unions with JP...

  • @user-hw8cg6mm7x
    @user-hw8cg6mm7x 2 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @richfaille6244
    @richfaille6244 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The type of brain that can synchronize the left hand on the guitar and the right on the keyboard is mind-boggling.

  • @TheMadsasukekun
    @TheMadsasukekun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Arch Echo boys right there! haha

  • @alexjackson8841
    @alexjackson8841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wonder if John was disappointed he didn't choose a majesty lol

  • @rowellalcon1344
    @rowellalcon1344 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When they swap places on a song🔥

  • @bigsnacks913
    @bigsnacks913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dylan Reavey is the most underrated guitarist on TH-cam

    • @troysmithfr
      @troysmithfr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's insane

    • @v000000000000v
      @v000000000000v 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      he's finally slowly getting recognition, at least strandberg did lolol

  • @TheLochs
    @TheLochs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WTF. I'm still trying to master guitar.

  • @stevenblakeakahashburns
    @stevenblakeakahashburns 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If he wants me to teach him guitar he can teach me keyboards! Deal? Deal!

  • @80sGuy.
    @80sGuy. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't Jordan! I don't want John Petrucci to lose his job at Dream Theater.

  • @jae4073
    @jae4073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve vai raised the bar. Now musicians are looking to be all fancy haha