How To Learn Songs & Prepare for Gigs - Tips for Working Musicians
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In this video I discuss how I learned 30+ songs in just a few days, and how i prepared for wildly different gigs.
I'll cover: the Nashville Number System, software and apps I use, choosing the right gear, and getting ready to fill in with Stone Sour.
Amazing Slow Downer - www.ronimusic.com
1Chart app - www.1chartapp.com
Stave 'N Tabs app - staventabs.com
Documents by Readdle -itunes.apple.com/us/app/docum...
Rock N Roll Relics Guitars - www.rocknrollrelics.net
Jeff Senn Guitars - jeffsennguitars.com
Ernie Ball Music Man JP16 - amzn.to/2ENW6HF
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I am the tour manager/FOH for Stone Sour. R.J. did an amazing job with the limited time he was given. Fantastic playing and spot on performance each show! Well done R.J.!
Hey man!! Happy New Year! Thank you guys for the opportunity, to quote "Dirty Dancing"....I Had The Time Of My Life! lol - Take care man!
Very cool to give props Stephen! That is what this industry needs when it is deserved.
I was curious if you were learning material for a band with two guitars how you distinguish which parts to learn?
Thats awesome!!! Thank you for what you do to make a gig happen and for us fans to have a great time to forgot our problems for a little bit!!
So, RJ, did you play with Jim Root, or fill in for him?
And people think that you can just walk up on stage an make it happen "effortlessly." To make it look effortless requires a LOT of effort. Thanks for your tips. I did learn a few things.
As a drummer people always assume I can play songs without even hearing them. Drives me nuts. I want recordings as far in advance as possible. The really most important things to me are the way songs start, any starts and stops in the song, and how the song ends. It's hard to wing those things without hearing stuff ahead of time!
I've never tried to learn 32 songs in a week... but I've been trying to learn The Clap (Steve Howe) for 32 years.
Wow I totally didn't expect that second gig to be Stone Sour. That's awesome!
For the young musician, who wants to get his gigs up and running, this video is like a mini "how to" bible..
This really strikes deep in gaining some understanding of how much a top pro musician needs to know, and how little time they have to prepare. My own guitar playing is very limited in comparison to R.J., yet many ideas here for how to move forward to the next level. Thanks so much for a glimpse into things us mere-mortals rarely see.
This...is...gold. thank you... I have ADHD on top of other memory issues. This is phenomenal and maybe my memory isn't as bad ...I didn't know the professionals go through these depths to commit things to memory. Thanks 🙏
Hope you guys enjoy this video! I totally forgot to mention that I used the Digitech Drop pedal on the country showcase, it's perfect for "tuning" down to Eb, and keeps me from bringing extra guitars. Also, "sig lick" is short for "signature lick"
Very helpfull! I use Forescore and its working good...Can you explaine your symboles système for rythme?
I recently purchased the Digitech Drop pedal on your recommendation. Eliminating 1 guitar. Even the doubters in my band 2 bands reluctantly gave me the thumbs up. I usually need to bring 4 guitars. Two open tunings for slide..Now I’m down to 3. Thanks again. I admire your practical approach. Common sense and hard work = Success!
Really interesting video RJ, A question: did you consider at any point doing the Stone Sour gig with the pedal? Or did you feel that you really needed the real downtuned guitars?
Great question, I actually did consider using the pedal after I started practicing with it, it worked so well. But some of the guitars I borrowed on the road were already set up with heavier strings and tuned down, so i figured I should just get used to those.
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I'm just turning 39 I thought I was too old to sing again but you've inspired me to keep going.
Thx R.J. stay well
That's almost like the way I do it. Got called the other day 2 days before a 3 hour gig. Had to really cram for it. I actually like doing it that way without rehearsing. Keeps you on your toes and the spontaneous part of it is great. Most the musicians I play with don't like rehearsing, as it takes the spirit out of the song.
I m impressed .... thanks for sharing
I love these road and prep vids. Just so so helpful, thanks!
Wicked R.j. good tips. Great to have you back
Love this!
GREAT JOB RJ!!!
My favorite TH-camr. One of my favorite guitarists.
Just what I needed. Thanks man 🙏
Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing!
It was super awesome getting to see you with Stone Sour at the last show in Indianapolis!! When you came out with them I was like hey I know who that guy is! Lol
I hate that kind of music, this guy is a real hero to get himself motivated enough to play that garbage, I could not motivate myself to do that.
Dude, you're a legend and an inspiration. Love your work!
Thanks man. Your tips worked.
Love your vids RJ!
As a pro musician for over 50 years I love your videos as they are spot on ,and a great guide to helping anybody who are taking this hard road for a career ! one of your other videos made me laugh when you where on the tour bus going to a gig a long way of , you forgot to mention , the farts / no washing facilites / body sweat after gigs , and the long hours of boredom but your on the money , mentioning money , with the hours put into traveling / exspences , you find ,having a drink with mates at home , who are auto technitions etc , with pensions /payed holidays , gauranted pay per hour , they earn more than you ! but its only when your on the road we come alive ! one of my mates , played in a band called Simon dupree and the big sound , in 1965 ,they where on £25 a week , and had a certain reg dwight ( later elton john ) on organ,you have to learn your trade ! by the way after the band split he went to USA , and found / promoted a band called bon jovi etc and passed on his experiances like you , and !!! cheers mate a great share .ritchie
Great insight and ideas, and a BIG thanks for sharing!
Loved this. Subscribed.
Great stuff!
Your point about listening and knowing a song in your head is spot on. I don't know how many time I just dived in to started playing along with a song only to find out later that I missed so much.
super cool and such a high level of expertise props to you man .
Great stuff man!
Great video, man! Very helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this!
Thanks dude, that was helpful! Very smart process
Great stuff RJ! Thanks man!
I love your videos. It's awesome that you can cover such a wide range of stuff!
You're AWESOME mate, thanks for all your POSITIVE SYNERGY in helping us all out!!! Cheers!
Insightful. I always wondered how pros learned songs so fast.
This guy is a real pro. Dig it.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to do videos like this one and the touring vlogs- great to hear how a professional approaches it all. Always informative and useful; you are a total class act, RJ.
Never heard of you, I have no idea who you are. Your video came up as a suggestion in my feed. I’ve got to say, great job! Fantastic video of a professional guitarist’s world. Thank you ever so much for sharing.
Wow. So grateful for all the tips. I am glad you share so much information, Thank you!!
Excellent, thank you!
RJ you are a real inspiring pro music man, thanks for the tips on stuff.
You amaze. Thanks for sharing so much.
Excellent stuff.
Great real world explanation of how you get things done to prepare for gigs. It answered a lot of questions that were already rolling areund in my head.
It's such a privilege for us to have access to this type of info on the internet, from a touring professional guitarist! Amazing, thanks R.J.!
This video was hugely helpful. I love the breakdown of your process. I can apply this to my situations it’s super organized. Thank you
Amazing video! Thank you so much, man!
That was an excellent presentation. To the point - good graphic images and understood it all in 11 minutes. Great job.
Amazing advice.thanks so so much.
Great video dude!
those tab apps tips are an awesome tip. thanks.
Wow, just wow. You rock!
R.J. Thanks for sharing all this wonderful information with us!
Maaaan you are versatile. From country to head banging in two weeks. Awesome!!!
This is incredible !!
Thank you for the links!!!
Excellent tips!
Thank you!
Excellent video and tips. Makes what I need to get in order seem so small.
Unbelievably informative. Mindblowing!
Such a useful topic to cover, and covered so well. I’m not half the musician you are, but could completely relate to the thoroughness and rigour that goes into preparing for a gig. Some really great tips. Thanks very much for putting this together.
Great video R.J.!
Very useful tips, thanks a lot for sharing. Just discovered the Nashville number system. Will love it for sure :).
Awesome video, as usual. This shows that just being a talented guitar player isn't enough to get where you are, so good for you. Hard work and preparation before getting to be onstage and had banging away. I always look forward to your videos.
Awesome man, thank you! Loving your stuff more and more all the time, thanks again!
Awesome stuff man! Thanks!! Cheers!
Really interesting seeing a pros insights on charting out songs. I don’t play out much but I try to learn songs in a similar manner. Even with riff based songs I break them down into parts and memorize the order of the different riffs because when it comes down to it music is just patterns.
Man you're so professional it's inspiring
Great information. Superb delivery.
Brilliant system you have created for getting your shit together for gigs, bro. Mad props to you. I learned a few things including the new software. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Really a pro man, this shows it!
Thanks for this!
Very insightful. Thank you.
This was fascinating. I am not a musician but after attending several concerts this summer, was curious about how bands learn songs and recall each note for each song. Thanks!
Incredible, Thanks for sharing!
Cool. Great to see how versatility can pay off and keep one's self busy. Enjoy your posts.
Amazing to see how a pro works. Great work sir
I just really want to thank you, RJ. I’ve been playing for a long time, but making charts like you suggested really is helping me learn songs for this weekend at church. The 1Chart App is great.
inspiring diligence. I bought the amazing slow downer from your tip and I really like it.
Quality stuff once again, RJ - the fact you got to play live for Stone Sour is just insane! I remember going to see them way back in 2002 here in Birmingham, England (it was my first ever concert and I was about 12 or 13). Fantastic advice and I'll be putting all of this to use over the coming months as I gear up for a big show in November!
Thank you
Brilliant, just brilliant...
Awesome video. I don’t organize my music as well yet (still using chords/tab mix), but the parts about listening to the music first and using different tab sites/tutorials was spot on. I love playing in a variety of bands but sometimes it requires learning fast! Good tips.
Awesome insight , thank you .
Your a real pro Sir ! And an excellent communicator ! Wish you the best !
Thank you so much!
That’s exactly how I do that. I also live and work around Nashville. Great video!
I’m surprised and impressed that you filled in for stone sour!! I associate you more with the jazzy/surf/avant-garde style guitar that you use in your Eastwood/airline demos. Very cool.
Wow, this is a great video on how to learn allot of songs quick, but you have to be a great player with a great mind and memory. Well done Sir.
Great video ! I usually spend a few days just listening to the songs over and over, writing down and trying to memorize them before i grab the guitar or the drums.
Awesome video, great advice
That's alot to learn great job
Oraley RJ. This info was GOLD! It’s great to look inside another musicians head in terms of gig prep. Thank you bro. Keep rocking dogg! Puro Kung fu magoo
New subscriber after watching this!Much respect, and you do what I'm starting to do so I look forward to the tips from someone a few steps up. Thanks man!
So cool that you got the Stone Sour gig. Excellent.
SO many tips in this vid! Awesome RJ. Very impressive. Thank you for sharing
Thankyou for posting this video, I'm a bassist & a local band want me to learn there set list in the same amount of time you had. All tips gratefully received 👍🎸
Great video. This is so helpful and thanks for the links!