I get up half an hour earlier than I "need" to, make a coffee, and practice for half an hour. I "practice" whatever I'm trying to achieve that week. New chords, new runs, playing in time, playing to new and interesting times, just playing! Whatever! No hurry. No problems. It's 6.15 am. I play at low volumes. Low key. When I leave home to go to work, I've already won the day. It's My Day. Playing guitar has meant so much to me for the 7 years I've done this.
The only guitar sage in the whole world who can actually pull off using Alan Parsons, No Doubt, Don't Worry Be Happy, and Dream On to impart genuinely useful musical wisdom. Eric, you're one in a million my dude!
Yeah Thomas, I caught that! Just found Eric's page. I've lost my inspiration and I think Eric is just what I need. Just subscribed! Maybe it's time to "Dust off those rusty strings just one more time."
Just found Eric's channel 2! I just can't stop viewing. I thought was The Police in place of Alan Parsons kkkk (I just forgot the name of the song). Cheers from Brazil!
I find 3 hours every single day to pick up the guitar and play. I've established so many baseline chord progressions and I remember each and every one of them. I've gotten to the point now where when I'm sleeping I will literally dream of music and wake up with a melody in my head. Music is a language, how to speak without saying anything. I've been through a lot and its my outlet. I watched this video because I was curious on your thought process. And it's very similar if not identical to how I view it. To ALL of you beginning guitar players: Never stop chasing the love for guitar. And when you get to a point where you don't know how to progress or a feeling of getting stuck, know that every single guitar player reaches this point. And it's okay, it's a part of the process. Keep overcoming obstacles, strive to improve and STAY HUMBLE. Understand that you aren't the best and you most likely never will be. Don't play to be great, play to play. Play guitar to feel. ALSO, for some reason there is this stigma that playing guitar fast is associated with being good or not. Now it is skillful, but understand most of that stuff is arpeggios sped up. Just practice and be patient. Be kind and spread love. Cheers. Eric, thank you for the video. I hope this comment helps in any way that it could.
This is a very underrated statement. My favorite musicians tap into something deep within themselves and have complete access to their emotions when they’re playing. The best always talk through their instruments, and it’s such a privilege to understand and connect with what they’re saying.
I've been thinking about this concept a lot lately, and I have a theory that when you focus your emotional attention when practicing, not only will you enjoy it more and get better at communicating "emotional content", but you will develop the muscle memory of what you are playing faster.
This video really helped me. As a beginner/intermediate player with limited time to practice, I put a lot of pressure on myself and often end up feeling frustrated and burned out. You reminded me to chill out and remember why I picked up a guitar in the first place. Thanks man!
man, you’re such a calming and amazing company whenever I’d want a peaceful and inspirational time. You’re like the Bob Ross of guitar, keep it up man! 👍🏻♥️
Those old real 60s Mustangs are beauties! Plus they sound damn good! Great to play. That student model reputation they have is criminally unfair. When find a good Stang, they’re just as good as any good Fender and have their own special tones and are extremely delicate and woody due to their low output (basically strat coil) pickups. Especially with both pickups on in series, that is the most unique sound to a Stang. Similar to Teles and Strats and Jags but not. But just like with anything, you just gotta find a good one ✌️. Eric has one of the nicest ones that exist I agree!
Metal guy here. I can 100% relate to what you said here. I usually play metal stuff but i find myself more and more getting worn out by playing this stuff. I stop after 30 minutes or so because it gets boring quick. Then i fiddle around with the settings and i get stuck on the clean channel, throw some reverb on it and the next time i look at the clock...2 hours are just gone. And i wasn´t even writing a song or anything...just noodling around, trying some fancy chords and stuff. I finally felt something while playing again. So for keeping things fresh and interesting i recommend trying out all the possibilities your setup has to offer. Leaving your comfort zone and trying new ways with the gear you have can go along way. Took me years to realize that. But better late than never i guess. Happy practicing y´all :)
Dude. Now I know why I like you. This video could be your central philosophy. And it could be applied to anything. Feeling, organising time, notice how you feel, about what ever, and then organizing your life around these things. Brilliant.
amen to the video title. for a bedroom player like myself, how i FEEL will manifest in the fingers. its the initial "breakthrough" and will happen increasingly often the more you pick up your instrument with an open heart. that has been my experience....
Thank you. I really needed to hear this today. Practice, and finding time to practice, has been really difficult of late. I've only been playing a year, and am just getting to the point I can play simple songs at full speed, but moving on from there seems to be taking forever, especially when I'm rushed and frustrated. So the reminder to be patient, have fun, and slow down was exactly what I needed.
I really dig these videos where you're just relaxed, trusting yourself to impart useful things without as much lesson-structure as when you're teaching songs (though I love it when you teach songs, too). Feels like an evolution on your channel, toward this more guru-like approach. You're the best thing on the internet, as far as I can tell!
Yup! Leaning into the Obi-Wan/Miyagi feels these days. I figure there's an abundance of "put your finger here" information out there already, and not so much "put your brain here."
Nice work Eric! Appreciate your open and thoughtful approach towards teaching being in relationship w music, the force if you will, and our guitars our light sabers to do the bidding… Live long and prosper. Do or do not, there is no try ✨ 👊🏻✌🏼 I am grateful for you sharing your wisdom. J
First of all. Thank you for contributing with something valuable, heartfelt and genuine in the pile of videos on this platform. Secondly. Your work is worth the ads if you need to earn something extra back. I've bought your PDF's and will continue to do so, but never feel like you'll lose credibility incase you turn on that ad knob. We're all earning money somehow. So should you. Keep spreading your wonderful advice. I thought about feeling and slowing down last night while practicing the harmonic minor to some Marc Ribot, and it helped and did wonders. Thank you
This is such a refreshing insight into guitar practice. We are so consumed by the pursuit of instant gratification now that we forget the value of being patient. Applying this virtue to guitar sure does make the experience even more enjoyable
Just found you and all the no-bullshit attitude and the "be present" mentality is just what I need now as I reconnect with music after years. Thank you.
Hey Eric, only just came across your channel. Sir you are a breath of fresh air. A few years ago after 20 odd years of playing competently at a basic level, no theory or scales whatsoever just chords and feel, I decided I wanted to be Eddie Van Halen after all. You tube was obviously the place to go so off I went. I got so lost in a rabbit hole of extreme technicality, the specifics of pick angle and ‘if you practice this way you will never improve’ and it’s such bollocks. Whilst I have improved to some degree, (knowing just a few scales has helped a lot) in the end I actually allowed it to affect what I played and my enjoyment of playing. As such, I didn’t pick my guitar up for several months until a few days ago, then you appeared I’m my feed this evening and told me I was doing fine all along, so I’m just going to call that serendipity. Finally the mid life crisis is over and I’m totally cool with not being Mr Vh. Thank you, you are the guitar teacher for me.
I need to make a video about what you went through! People like Eddie Van Halen were ALIEN VIRTUOSOS. Sure, he practiced a lot. But his brain and his hands were gonna move that fast and see those connections no matter what. It makes us feel really bad about ourselves if we compare ourselves to him. It's much chiller to study people who aren't so one-in-a-million human beings.
@@EricHaugenGuitar Thanks man. I wouldn’t say it was a case of comparing myself to him but definitely frustrating trying to learn the more shredding stuff. However I did realise that there was a lot more musicality to his playing than he gets credit for which makes the easier stuff loads of fun to play. What I was left with though, was a knowledge of my strengths and my limitations which I feel is valuable. In the last few days watching some of your videos, so much of what I had previously not or mis-understood now makes sense. Hail to you sir.
Hi Eric - I came across this lesson of yours (1st one i’ve ever watched of yours) after watching an old Dick Cavett interview with George Harrison from 11/23/71 lately I’ve burnt myself out from trying to be “too technical” with notes to play or not to play in any given key signature and as a result - lost some “feel” - it isn’t always about correct scale but letting go and feel …thank you for reminding me
This is such great advice. I'm not sure my younger self would have been receptive to it, but these ideas about the importance of emotional engagement, tenacity, patience have definitely been key insights in my improvements as a player
As someone who loves music theory, and has learned a lot reading and playing the beatles music, I have to recommend the Grateful Dead Definitive Collection Songbook. Like the Beatles, the dead were experts in using clever music theory: using simple chords in interesting and unique ways. Even if you’re not a deadhead, I recommend checking out some of their sheet music, you’ll be surprised by how smart those songs are.
I'm 3 minutes in and this is the best advice I've ever heard anyone give. I've seen others say it, but everybody is so concerned with what gear they're playing, or what genre they play. I rely on feeling and technique follows with time and patience with the instrument. Gorgeous 66 mustand too. I'd like to hear it cranked out all fuzzy/distorted
1st time here. 55. Played all my life. I learned stuff. Thanks. I've always thought state of mind is SO beneficial to practice. Gotta work on my chords
Dude. Love it. Could not agree more. People get so caught up on self judgement and trying to get ahead that they lose touch with the emotion in their playing
Man, this is one of your best videos yet - love hearing you think out loud about this stuff. Thanks for putting together such stellar content for us Eric!
I really like your delivery, knowledge and insight. Breathing, slowing down and tenacity need that on a T-shirt man. Looking forward to spending more time learning.Thank you Eric.
Man, so grateful for your channel. I’ve been a self taught professional guitarist for nearly 30 years, and I’m loving the approach you have to playing and listening. Simple, real, and inspiring.
Eric, you have nailed it when it comes to practical advice on how to approach playing guitar. I don't care what level you are at you absolutely have to engage emotionally what you are playing. That is the whole reason I picked up a guitar 40 years ago. Thank you for your advice and looking forward to hearing much more of your thoughts on this wonderful subject of learning and loving the guitar!
Great message! I’m coming off a hella week of stress and need the calmness of just letting my brain shut down and focus on playing. I’m such a sucker for chord progressions. Gets me more excited than solos. Jayhawks songs always catch my ear. Working on one right now; All the Right Reasons. So great!
Thank you for this video I’ve been down the gear hole the last few months instead of playing This has inspired me to play more and obsess less Subscribed
Sincerely, I don't know how else to say it other than you're giving back something I lost long ago. Something deeper than songs, deeper than how to play, maybe as deep as why we play...
Thanks Christopher - that's my goal! There's so much "put your finger here" info already. I like to go a little bit bigger with my perspective if I can!
Thanks for being the guitar teacher for everybody! Your point about getting the most bang for buck theory out of one artist/group is something. It made me consider Randy Newman as another great theory mine. He's always playing something sad, jaunty or old timey. Albeit on a piano, but it translates as far as the ear is concerned.
Really appreciate your channel and perspective. Ur actually a very nice player. My professor in music school always said: "Be aware of the B's of music: Bach, Beethoven, Berlioz, Beatles..." I often say I've learned more useful theory; chords, melody, arranging, song writing of course..., from the Beatles than any other singular source. Thank you!
Just wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for all of the content you create, it has had a massive impact on my playing and I am forever grateful. There are many "guitar teachers" on this platform, I have connected with your work more than all of the others I watch combine. Thank you so very much ✌❤
Thanks Nathan! Years of being on TH-cam have made me acutely aware that everything I say, how I say it, where I put my eyes, etc is being scrutinized by thousands of people with keyboards and no tact :-)
My favorite new guitar channel I’ve subscribed to. You are a most well-rounded teacher to learn from. Not many can pull that off. Also, it’s like I’m actually being talked to as the student. lol This video’s message is vital. Happy to be reminded of it. Thank you. 🙏🏼
FR, as someone who is slowing trying to make a living from guitar, in the long term, to not lose the joy for the instrument and music in general I needed/still need to adjust my mindset about how I 'practice", long story short, also taking Guthrie Govan's advice, im trying NOT to practice, but to play for real , doesnt matter if a solo, song, scales, technique,whatever. Kobe inspired me too, people used to say about him that he always trained as in real game intensity, like full 110% focus. I think that translates very well in guitar world as in the comparison in : practicing vs pressing recording and isntantly not being able to perform as well. Thats becouse we dont go all in most of the times, hard part for me and i think a lot of us, going full focus comes with a lot of "bad parts" like worries, maybe insecurities about ur abilities , etc hence the mindset shifts. Thank u for making this vid:D really nice to see someone talking about something like this.
I usually have to noodle for a while before I start to feel myself open up a bit. Sometimes it can take up to an hour, but I definitely feel the difference when I finally get there.
I never noticed it before, but anybody else hearing the twin peaks theme song here (see around 8:00)? Amazing how just two notes (here I think it's the move from A to B), with the right tone, can make something like that happen. Thanks for all of it, Eric!
It was cool to see shots of Alan Parsons as a young engineer in the background loading tape for the recording of Let it Be, in the 'Get Back' documentary.
That minor version of Don’t Worry Be Happy has a definite Marc Ribot/Tom Waits flavor to it which, come to think of it, is what got me into Eric’s guitar lessons in the first place.
Indeed. This applies to whole life. Emotions are universal language for people. I always wondered, what I like do much while going to live concerts. It was not the band, not their gear, not the music. I was looking at guitar players, but not on what they play. I finally understood, that I wanted to FEEL, what they feel. And there I have it 🙂
I haven't even watched the video yet and it was suggested by the almighty TH-cam algorithm, but I can already tell you're gonna have some good advice. As someone who has scoured the TH-cams and the whole of the internet for tabs, lessons, rocksmith play-a-longs, tabs, interviews, and whatever else I can find. I feel like it's all been leading me here
I said tabs twice, but I'm a but tipsy. My bad lol But yeah. You can look at stuff all day long, but never get it if you never FEEL the difference between whatever it is you try to work on
Love the philosophy here man! Absolutely need to be open and available to allow for that emotional connection to what we are playing. Personally I feel the music deserves my best if I expect to be rewarded in return. If I’m struggling I stop and return to it once I am able to receive the magic that is possible.
Wow, I've had my mustang since 1976. Your the only person I've ever seen teach with or play one! (Except for you know who). You sound so great! New subscriber here!
Check with your local print shop if you have any spined music books that you want spiral bound. Our local one charges a very small fee to cut the spine off and spiral bind it. I did this to my Beatles Chord book to improve the layflattedness.
I’ve never seen your videos before but this was very chill and inspirational. I often find myself stressed and unfocused when playing. Thanks man, have a great day ✌🏼
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and also really appreciate the comments, everyone is fully "involved?". All we want is to improve and grow as a musician.. I am experiencing a period of accelerated learning.. for the past 20months my life is revolving around music, playing guitar and writing songs, when I picked it up again after ten years away from it.. my life fell apart, losing family, business and mind!! Started using drugs again was homeless for 2years.. Day one of my recovery set the tone -have Guthrie Trapp and Jack Ruch as my tutors practicing with intention and setting goals.. have learnt some truly valuable lessons from your channel too, you have opened up so many doors for me.. I am nearly 2years clean and go to teach beginning guitar and writing songs at the recovery house I went to and know I have to set an example,be on top of my own learning.. I love researching new lessons and creating written lessons for every session.. thanks so much for all you are doing, hope to get to know you a bit better in the future 💠💠💠 peace, joy, love and happiness to you and your family ♥️♥️♥️🎼🎵🎶🎵
I get up half an hour earlier than I "need" to, make a coffee, and practice for half an hour. I "practice" whatever I'm trying to achieve that week. New chords, new runs, playing in time, playing to new and interesting times, just playing! Whatever! No hurry. No problems. It's 6.15 am. I play at low volumes. Low key. When I leave home to go to work, I've already won the day. It's My Day.
Playing guitar has meant so much to me for the 7 years I've done this.
Yes! I wake up early too!
It's such a good creative time!
That is amazing!
Middle of the night for me. For the last year, 30-90 minutes. Terrible sleep habits but great feeling. Most fun in years.
Hey, just like I do. And I feel so early in the morning my brain is at higher performance learning new pieces.
Yes. Lately I've been relishing a pre-dawn start in a room full of windows, too. It's a magical time to play.
The only guitar sage in the whole world who can actually pull off using Alan Parsons, No Doubt, Don't Worry Be Happy, and Dream On to impart genuinely useful musical wisdom. Eric, you're one in a million my dude!
Thanks Thomas!
Yeah Thomas, I caught that! Just found Eric's page. I've lost my inspiration and I think Eric is just what I need. Just subscribed! Maybe it's time to "Dust off those rusty strings just one more time."
Just found Eric's channel 2! I just can't stop viewing. I thought was The Police in place of Alan Parsons kkkk (I just forgot the name of the song). Cheers from Brazil!
Yeah.. Marc Ribot's extraordinary!
He rocked an ABBA song once from memory too.
I find 3 hours every single day to pick up the guitar and play. I've established so many baseline chord progressions and I remember each and every one of them. I've gotten to the point now where when I'm sleeping I will literally dream of music and wake up with a melody in my head. Music is a language, how to speak without saying anything. I've been through a lot and its my outlet. I watched this video because I was curious on your thought process. And it's very similar if not identical to how I view it.
To ALL of you beginning guitar players: Never stop chasing the love for guitar. And when you get to a point where you don't know how to progress or a feeling of getting stuck, know that every single guitar player reaches this point. And it's okay, it's a part of the process. Keep overcoming obstacles, strive to improve and STAY HUMBLE. Understand that you aren't the best and you most likely never will be. Don't play to be great, play to play. Play guitar to feel. ALSO, for some reason there is this stigma that playing guitar fast is associated with being good or not. Now it is skillful, but understand most of that stuff is arpeggios sped up. Just practice and be patient. Be kind and spread love. Cheers. Eric, thank you for the video. I hope this comment helps in any way that it could.
I AGREE WITH ALL THIS SO MUCH 100 PERCENT!
"All The Chords That Aren't Quite Jazz Chords" by Eric Haugen is a music book that I would absolutely purchase
Thanks Zach!
I put a lot of worksheets/charts on my patreon site (for free) if you want some food for thought!
"Be emotionally available to the music, as in engaged with it". This is phenomenal!
This is a very underrated statement. My favorite musicians tap into something deep within themselves and have complete access to their emotions when they’re playing. The best always talk through their instruments, and it’s such a privilege to understand and connect with what they’re saying.
@@andremansa1 Exactly. And yet think about how rarely we talk about this as musicians. Eric is a fantastic teacher.
I've been thinking about this concept a lot lately, and I have a theory that when you focus your emotional attention when practicing, not only will you enjoy it more and get better at communicating "emotional content", but you will develop the muscle memory of what you are playing faster.
Yeah! It's basically self-help meditation/mindfulness jargon. But it's so true!
This video really helped me. As a beginner/intermediate player with limited time to practice, I put a lot of pressure on myself and often end up feeling frustrated and burned out. You reminded me to chill out and remember why I picked up a guitar in the first place. Thanks man!
Yeah! You'll be amazed at the progress we make if we just take it easy on ourselves!
Best guitar channel on YT
man, you’re such a calming and amazing company whenever I’d want a peaceful and inspirational time. You’re like the Bob Ross of guitar, keep it up man! 👍🏻♥️
“The Bob Ross of Guitar”. Facts.
Well said, great comment. 👍
YES; that's it !!! That is IT ... yes.
Bingo. Great comment.
Yes! I was just thinking the same thing watching this video and then I scrolled into the comments and see this.
Amazing tones my brother
You might have the only Mustang in the world that actually appeals to me visually. Sounds fantastic to boot! Love your videos, man. Keep it up.
Those old real 60s Mustangs are beauties! Plus they sound damn good! Great to play. That student model reputation they have is criminally unfair. When find a good Stang, they’re just as good as any good Fender and have their own special tones and are extremely delicate and woody due to their low output (basically strat coil) pickups. Especially with both pickups on in series, that is the most unique sound to a Stang. Similar to Teles and Strats and Jags but not. But just like with anything, you just gotta find a good one ✌️. Eric has one of the nicest ones that exist I agree!
Metal guy here. I can 100% relate to what you said here. I usually play metal stuff but i find myself more and more getting worn out by playing this stuff. I stop after 30 minutes or so because it gets boring quick. Then i fiddle around with the settings and i get stuck on the clean channel, throw some reverb on it and the next time i look at the clock...2 hours are just gone. And i wasn´t even writing a song or anything...just noodling around, trying some fancy chords and stuff. I finally felt something while playing again. So for keeping things fresh and interesting i recommend trying out all the possibilities your setup has to offer. Leaving your comfort zone and trying new ways with the gear you have can go along way.
Took me years to realize that. But better late than never i guess.
Happy practicing y´all :)
You were one of the best finds this year. I look forward to exploring your channel more and what you have to offer moving forward
Yay! thanks Kevin!
Dude. Now I know why I like you. This video could be your central philosophy. And it could be applied to anything. Feeling, organising time, notice how you feel, about what ever, and then organizing your life around these things. Brilliant.
amen to the video title. for a bedroom player like myself, how i FEEL will manifest in the fingers. its the initial "breakthrough" and will happen increasingly often the more you pick up your instrument with an open heart. that has been my experience....
you're like the bob ross of guitars....totally agree with you, music is about feel and emotions, whatever instrument you play...love that 66 mustang
Thank you. I really needed to hear this today. Practice, and finding time to practice, has been really difficult of late. I've only been playing a year, and am just getting to the point I can play simple songs at full speed, but moving on from there seems to be taking forever, especially when I'm rushed and frustrated. So the reminder to be patient, have fun, and slow down was exactly what I needed.
I really dig these videos where you're just relaxed, trusting yourself to impart useful things without as much lesson-structure as when you're teaching songs (though I love it when you teach songs, too). Feels like an evolution on your channel, toward this more guru-like approach. You're the best thing on the internet, as far as I can tell!
Yup! Leaning into the Obi-Wan/Miyagi feels these days.
I figure there's an abundance of "put your finger here" information out there already, and not so much "put your brain here."
Nice work Eric!
Appreciate your open and thoughtful approach towards teaching being in relationship w music, the force if you will, and our guitars our light sabers to do the bidding…
Live long and prosper.
Do or do not, there is no try ✨
👊🏻✌🏼
I am grateful for you sharing your wisdom.
J
First of all. Thank you for contributing with something valuable, heartfelt and genuine in the pile of videos on this platform. Secondly. Your work is worth the ads if you need to earn something extra back. I've bought your PDF's and will continue to do so, but never feel like you'll lose credibility incase you turn on that ad knob. We're all earning money somehow. So should you. Keep spreading your wonderful advice. I thought about feeling and slowing down last night while practicing the harmonic minor to some Marc Ribot, and it helped and did wonders. Thank you
You are on your way to becoming the Bob Ross of guitar.
I was about to comment the same thing! I totally get those vibes too from this
This is such a refreshing insight into guitar practice. We are so consumed by the pursuit of instant gratification now that we forget the value of being patient. Applying this virtue to guitar sure does make the experience even more enjoyable
Thank you Eric.
I was struggling today and you inspired me to not worry about it.
Guitar ain’t easy!
If you think about it - it’s kinda a wonder we can do it at all!
Just found you and all the no-bullshit attitude and the "be present" mentality is just what I need now as I reconnect with music after years. Thank you.
At last someone talking about this...This is the real place where music lives Eric...Good stuff! Well done.
0:47 that was nice to see your recording setup. Thanks
THe best quick lessson start feeling and composing right away i used to do it and stopped and now I always do it
Hey Eric, only just came across your channel. Sir you are a breath of fresh air.
A few years ago after 20 odd years of playing competently at a basic level, no theory or scales whatsoever just chords and feel, I decided I wanted to be Eddie Van Halen after all. You tube was obviously the place to go so off I went. I got so lost in a rabbit hole of extreme technicality, the specifics of pick angle and ‘if you practice this way you will never improve’ and it’s such bollocks. Whilst I have improved to some degree, (knowing just a few scales has helped a lot) in the end I actually allowed it to affect what I played and my enjoyment of playing. As such, I didn’t pick my guitar up for several months until a few days ago, then you appeared I’m my feed this evening and told me I was doing fine all along, so I’m just going to call that serendipity.
Finally the mid life crisis is over and I’m totally cool with not being Mr Vh.
Thank you, you are the guitar teacher for me.
I need to make a video about what you went through!
People like Eddie Van Halen were ALIEN VIRTUOSOS. Sure, he practiced a lot. But his brain and his hands were gonna move that fast and see those connections no matter what.
It makes us feel really bad about ourselves if we compare ourselves to him. It's much chiller to study people who aren't so one-in-a-million human beings.
@@EricHaugenGuitar Thanks man. I wouldn’t say it was a case of comparing myself to him but definitely frustrating trying to learn the more shredding stuff. However I did realise that there was a lot more musicality to his playing than he gets credit for which makes the easier stuff loads of fun to play. What I was left with though, was a knowledge of my strengths and my limitations which I feel is valuable. In the last few days watching some of your videos, so much of what I had previously not or mis-understood now makes sense.
Hail to you sir.
Hi Eric - I came across this lesson of yours (1st one i’ve ever watched of yours) after watching an old Dick Cavett interview with George Harrison from 11/23/71
lately I’ve burnt myself out from trying to be “too technical” with notes to play or not to play in any given key signature and as a result - lost some “feel” - it isn’t always about correct scale but letting go and feel …thank you for reminding me
Thank you Eric that really resonated with me…
My fifth grade math teacher was a master of working around but rarely in his glass frames. Eric makes me sit still in my chair with a glance.
This is super brilliant and your use of eye in the sky blew me away.
This is such great advice. I'm not sure my younger self would have been receptive to it, but these ideas about the importance of emotional engagement, tenacity, patience have definitely been key insights in my improvements as a player
YOU HAVE THE SPIRIT OF TEACHING YOU MAKE OUR LIFES COOL HAPPY AND SIMPLE THANK YOU BROTHER
Thanks George!
As someone who loves music theory, and has learned a lot reading and playing the beatles music, I have to recommend the Grateful Dead Definitive Collection Songbook. Like the Beatles, the dead were experts in using clever music theory: using simple chords in interesting and unique ways. Even if you’re not a deadhead, I recommend checking out some of their sheet music, you’ll be surprised by how smart those songs are.
agreed
Which rendition are you referring to?
Cullen Gardner black cover with their logo. “Grateful Dead Definitive Collection”
@@SCODIMAKA awesome
Truth! The dead are full of music theory tricks as well!
I'm 3 minutes in and this is the best advice I've ever heard anyone give. I've seen others say it, but everybody is so concerned with what gear they're playing, or what genre they play. I rely on feeling and technique follows with time and patience with the instrument. Gorgeous 66 mustand too. I'd like to hear it cranked out all fuzzy/distorted
1st time here. 55. Played all my life. I learned stuff. Thanks. I've always thought state of mind is SO beneficial to practice. Gotta work on my chords
Dude. Love it. Could not agree more. People get so caught up on self judgement and trying to get ahead that they lose touch with the emotion in their playing
I'm gonna make a video about goals/expectations - it's so important!
Man, this is one of your best videos yet - love hearing you think out loud about this stuff. Thanks for putting together such stellar content for us Eric!
I really like your delivery, knowledge and insight. Breathing, slowing down and tenacity need that on a T-shirt man. Looking forward to spending more time learning.Thank you Eric.
Man, so grateful for your channel. I’ve been a self taught professional guitarist for nearly 30 years, and I’m loving the approach you have to playing and listening. Simple, real, and inspiring.
Thanks brother!
Happy that your channel has grown!
Such great advice, maj7 inversions, 6chords, sus chords, plus all of their inversions. So many things to work on! Thanks for doing what you do.
Eric, you have nailed it when it comes to practical advice on how to approach playing guitar. I don't care what level you are at you absolutely have to engage emotionally what you are playing. That is the whole reason I picked up a guitar 40 years ago. Thank you for your advice and looking forward to hearing much more of your thoughts on this wonderful subject of learning and loving the guitar!
I have that Beatles songbook. It is amazing, and the only songbook I regularly go back to.
Great message! I’m coming off a hella week of stress and need the calmness of just letting my brain shut down and focus on playing.
I’m such a sucker for chord progressions. Gets me more excited than solos. Jayhawks songs always catch my ear. Working on one right now; All the Right Reasons. So great!
There's something uniquely calming about your videos. I just love the vibes you give off, helps me feel relaxed. Love your content dude!
Thanks man!
I try to curate a chill zone on my little corner of the Internet 😎
Thank you Eric, you're actually cheering me up, and not only about guitar. Thanks for sharing your talent. Greetings from France. Be well.
I have many cousins in Paris!
Speaking of happy, your room always looks like a happy place filled with soft happy light! You are a shining light to all of us! Thank you Eric.
It's funny - I shot this vid on a day of complete cloud cover! I was kinda concerned it would be too dark, but the effect was interesting :-)
Thank you for this video
I’ve been down the gear hole the last few months instead of playing
This has inspired me to play more and obsess less
Subscribed
I love your spontanious honest way of video making!
Honestly, the greatest thing is you showing the rundown of your entire set up to include the cameras. Very cool.
I use cheap stuff!
It's all part of my ethos: "...do the most with what we have.."
Instant sub! No other channel really discuss about feel when practicing or playing
Sincerely, I don't know how else to say it other than you're giving back something I lost long ago. Something deeper than songs, deeper than how to play, maybe as deep as why we play...
Thanks Christopher - that's my goal!
There's so much "put your finger here" info already. I like to go a little bit bigger with my perspective if I can!
Thanks for being the guitar teacher for everybody! Your point about getting the most bang for buck theory out of one artist/group is something. It made me consider Randy Newman as another great theory mine. He's always playing something sad, jaunty or old timey. Albeit on a piano, but it translates as far as the ear is concerned.
Yes! Such an underappreciated writer!
Really appreciate your channel and perspective. Ur actually a very nice player. My professor in music school always said: "Be aware of the B's of music: Bach, Beethoven, Berlioz, Beatles..." I often say I've learned more useful theory; chords, melody, arranging, song writing of course..., from the Beatles than any other singular source. Thank you!
Good advice for any instrument. Thank you
This dude chill af unlike all the other crazy ass dudes, I fuck with the chill vibe
Just wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for all of the content you create, it has had a massive impact on my playing and I am forever grateful. There are many "guitar teachers" on this platform, I have connected with your work more than all of the others I watch combine. Thank you so very much ✌❤
Yay! Thanks Paul!
Excellent words of wisdom as always. 🤠
You’re not annoying. Love your videos
Thanks Nathan!
Years of being on TH-cam have made me acutely aware that everything I say, how I say it, where I put my eyes, etc is being scrutinized by thousands of people with keyboards and no tact :-)
My favorite new guitar channel I’ve subscribed to. You are a most well-rounded teacher to learn from. Not many can pull that off.
Also, it’s like I’m actually being talked to as the student. lol
This video’s message is vital. Happy to be reminded of it. Thank you. 🙏🏼
Yay! Welcome Jabroni! :-)
Thanks!
Thank YOU Cy! Your support is much appreciated my duders!
This dude is cool as hell. He gets it man. Definitely worth the subscribe.
FR, as someone who is slowing trying to make a living from guitar, in the long term, to not lose the joy for the instrument and music in general I needed/still need to adjust my mindset about how I 'practice", long story short, also taking Guthrie Govan's advice, im trying NOT to practice, but to play for real , doesnt matter if a solo, song, scales, technique,whatever. Kobe inspired me too, people used to say about him that he always trained as in real game intensity, like full 110% focus. I think that translates very well in guitar world as in the comparison in : practicing vs pressing recording and isntantly not being able to perform as well. Thats becouse we dont go all in most of the times, hard part for me and i think a lot of us, going full focus comes with a lot of "bad parts" like worries, maybe insecurities about ur abilities , etc hence the mindset shifts. Thank u for making this vid:D really nice to see someone talking about something like this.
I usually have to noodle for a while before I start to feel myself open up a bit. Sometimes it can take up to an hour, but I definitely feel the difference when I finally get there.
Right on point Eric and what a breath of fresh air your channel is. Thank you!
Your 'Stang's awesome and so is everything else you're about Bro!
I never noticed it before, but anybody else hearing the twin peaks theme song here (see around 8:00)? Amazing how just two notes (here I think it's the move from A to B), with the right tone, can make something like that happen. Thanks for all of it, Eric!
It´s fking awesome!!!!
I believe it was Joe Walsh who said, “If you want to learn to play guitar, learn every song The Beatles wrote”.
I am captivated by this stereo sound washing through my head while listening, and I am digging it immensely
same teach me how pls
It's soundtoys tremolator added in post = TRICKERY!
@@EricHaugenGuitar clever ... I like it!
oh yeah we back baby!!! love it
Enlightening way to approach practicing. Thank you.
Great video, useful information for certain but the focus on the intangibles is perfect for me. Thanks!
It was cool to see shots of Alan Parsons as a young engineer in the background loading tape for the recording of Let it Be, in the 'Get Back' documentary.
That minor version of Don’t Worry Be Happy has a definite Marc Ribot/Tom Waits flavor to it which, come to think of it, is what got me into Eric’s guitar lessons in the first place.
Damn!!!loved it!!!modern day Eric Johnson right here!just subscribed.been playing a very long time ,this dude has alot to offer fr wjat I see
Plenty of great advice here. Thanks.
Indeed. This applies to whole life. Emotions are universal language for people. I always wondered, what I like do much while going to live concerts. It was not the band, not their gear, not the music. I was looking at guitar players, but not on what they play. I finally understood, that I wanted to FEEL, what they feel. And there I have it 🙂
Yeah! A good live show is basically a religious experience!
This tune sounds good the way this musician played it. It’s well worth giving it a listen 🎧!!!
I haven't even watched the video yet and it was suggested by the almighty TH-cam algorithm, but I can already tell you're gonna have some good advice. As someone who has scoured the TH-cams and the whole of the internet for tabs, lessons, rocksmith play-a-longs, tabs, interviews, and whatever else I can find. I feel like it's all been leading me here
I said tabs twice, but I'm a but tipsy. My bad lol
But yeah. You can look at stuff all day long, but never get it if you never FEEL the difference between whatever it is you try to work on
Best guru ever ❤️
Excellent video !
Love the philosophy here man! Absolutely need to be open and available to allow for that emotional connection to what we are playing. Personally I feel the music deserves my best if I expect to be rewarded in return. If I’m struggling I stop and return to it once I am able to receive the magic that is possible.
Awesome!!
Thanks so much my guru!
I somehow never had the luck to study with you when I was at Berklee, but everybody knows: TOMO IS THE MAN!
@@EricHaugenGuitar You went to Berklee! Thank you!!
You, my friend, are the Bob Ross of guitar. Thank you 🙏
you're rad. thanks eric. until next lesson.
these videos are so authentic
Thanks William!
That's my whole thing - the dude you see here on YT is the same guy my friends and family know :-)
great message and great playing.
Mmmmm that was a calming lesson, didn’t expect to be grounded by a guitar video
You're always inspiring Eric. Glad to hear that somebody is talking about important subjects of music that barely some teachers talk about!!
You know it, brother!
It's not just the notes - but the FEEL!
Thank you, I needed this.
This is the kind of discussion I've been searching for, I must subscribe now!
Such a great freshing vibe watching your videos and your outlook on music ✌🏻
Wow, I've had my mustang since 1976. Your the only person I've ever seen teach with or play one! (Except for you know who). You sound so great! New subscriber here!
Yay! Welcome Tom!
love that mustang and silvertone
Hey, this was gold. Really useful, and your videos always result lovely calming. Cheers.
Check with your local print shop if you have any spined music books that you want spiral bound. Our local one charges a very small fee to cut the spine off and spiral bind it. I did this to my Beatles Chord book to improve the layflattedness.
Words of wisdom. Eric's great.
I’ve never seen your videos before but this was very chill and inspirational. I often find myself stressed and unfocused when playing. Thanks man, have a great day ✌🏼
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and also really appreciate the comments, everyone is fully "involved?". All we want is to improve and grow as a musician.. I am experiencing a period of accelerated learning.. for the past 20months my life is revolving around music, playing guitar and writing songs, when I picked it up again after ten years away from it.. my life fell apart, losing family, business and mind!! Started using drugs again was homeless for 2years.. Day one of my recovery set the tone -have Guthrie Trapp and Jack Ruch as my tutors practicing with intention and setting goals.. have learnt some truly valuable lessons from your channel too, you have opened up so many doors for me.. I am nearly 2years clean and go to teach beginning guitar and writing songs at the recovery house I went to and know I have to set an example,be on top of my own learning.. I love researching new lessons and creating written lessons for every session.. thanks so much for all you are doing, hope to get to know you a bit better in the future 💠💠💠 peace, joy, love and happiness to you and your family ♥️♥️♥️🎼🎵🎶🎵
I love your guitar man it’s so beautiful n sounds beautiful great work n keep the videos up