Dr Molly Millar with a Doctorate in music, is the lead guitarist for Jason Mraz. She is also the lead instrumentalist in the Molly Miller Trio along with Jennifer Condos and Jay Bellerose out of Los Angeles.
3 minutes in and she’s awesome and equally amazing is Michael just breaking down chord progression and dominants and diminishedness like he’s ordering coffee. I love being completely humbled daily watching teachers talk. Namaste 🙏
One thing that I appreciate about Molly Miller is her continual ability to be a stylistic master, keep it very interesting, fun, engaged, and even in the complex movements, whimsical and accessible. She is a master of her craft and wonderfully original without relying on pyrotechnics to get her point across.
Yep, I just went down the Molly Miller rabbit hole starting about an hour ago. She’s a monster of technique, soul, wit, rhythm and taste. But, sadly, not currently touring the East Coast! Sigh.
I came upon your channel by accident and thought you did a really nice job of analyzing Dr. Millers work. I've been playing for six decades and have even managed to steal a living for a few of those years though more from the Steve Cropper side of the instrument. Her Doctorate is from USC and she is the Chair for guitar at The Los Angeles College of Music. While I like this she has some much cooler (in my humble opinion) original stuff out there with her trio and various other settings. No matter what she plays she makes it look easy though it obviously isn't.
Micheal I have to say. I don't know music theory. I don't play guitar. I don't even play music of any kind. But I still really enjoy watching your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm.
This video is so over my head as an old geezer trying to play the guitar (I just mastered Eddie Ate Dynamite, Good Bye Eddie), but it is great to watch these two folks who are obviously experts in the craft. Why didn’t I start playing 50 years ago! Thanks for the video.
LOL!! Molly is an amazing musican, and an even better PERSON.... oh yeah, did I mention she can SHRED!?!?!?!?! Jazz, Rock, Blues.... Molly kills it! There are lots of AMAZING videos of her on line.... check her out.... and don't be surprized if you both amazed and SMIL'N till it hurts!
tremendous effort Michael, at as best as this beginner can tell. Like you, I don't recall just how Molly M showed up in my feed, but the first item I clicked on was her duet with Adam Levy on an instrumental version of Buddy Holly's Everyday. Now she's on my bucket list to see playing live. And I enjoy the cover tunes she's posted.
New-ish to this channel. This is now my favourite guitar channel. I don’t if anyone will see this comment but Michael needs to do a reaction video on Al Di Meola, specifically some of his electric guitar stuff but anything would be cool…
People that can do that chordial magic got my complete envy, it sounds so beautiful yet if even attempt I feel so stupid. I have the attention span of a goldfish
The most facially expressive guitarist I've ever seen...even more facial contortions than the late great Gary Moore....check out a vid of her playing with Jason Mraz...hilarious...as the other band members stew over her crazy antics. Love the Doc.
I'm not a jazz person. That being said, I love what she did with this piece and how expressive and heartfelt she played it. Often times with jazz the players are very technical but lack emotion in their playing; Molly very smoothly brings a very emotive almost soulful style to the technicality that is jazz. I will have to check her out to see what else she does. Very nice.
Hey I know you probably won’t see this and I’m sure you’re busy but I have a request if you can please break down “ black baldy stallion” by Robert earl keen it would mean the world to me man. My dad really wants me to learn it and there isn’t any tabs for any of the riffs and I really wanna give him a good birthday present and play it for him!!
I came here to mention Frisell's version. I love how his take and Molly's intersect here and there. Dang, she's another one of those jerks that makes it looks so damn easy while they're just mellow-shredding.
I know nothing about music but Frisell version seems a little out of wack and jumbled and doesn't flow nearly as freely as Mollies BUT then again could be due to different styles and tastes or the fact that I know nothing about music.
Sometimes less is more. Jazz and some of these arrangements is just a little much for me personally but she's obviously a better player than I will ever be
I agree 100%. I zoned out after a minute. After that it just got too busy and lost and sounded like she was just doing random runs and chords aimlessly. Better player than I could ever dream of, but playing stuff I'd never want to hear
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Dr Molly Millar with a Doctorate in music, is the lead guitarist for Jason Mraz. She is also the lead instrumentalist in the Molly Miller Trio along with Jennifer Condos and Jay Bellerose out of Los Angeles.
my favorite guitarist and jason is my fav artist lol
Wow Jennifer Condos and Jay Bellerose are a hell of a rhythm section to have in your band!
Molly Miller is a badass. All of her arrangements are awesome. Her original music is fantastic too. She's a musicians musician.
I love Molly Miller. She is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Molly Miller is one of my favourite guitar players, there's so much variety in her playing that it never gets boring. Her trio are incredible too.
3 minutes in and she’s awesome and
equally amazing is Michael just breaking down chord progression and dominants and diminishedness like he’s ordering coffee. I love being completely humbled daily watching teachers talk.
Namaste 🙏
One thing that I appreciate about Molly Miller is her continual ability to be a stylistic master, keep it very interesting, fun, engaged, and even in the complex movements, whimsical and accessible. She is a master of her craft and wonderfully original without relying on pyrotechnics to get her point across.
Nicely said as she is one complexed beast on the guitar...
best thing abbout her is her guitar face.
Man, this is molly miller. She is a legend
I've been following Molly for a few years now. She's an extraordinary player, with a unique voice. Happy to see you showcasing her talents, Michael.
Top shelf LA pro guitarist and music educator, Molly Miller, DMA. She's fantastic.
OH NO!! Jazzy chords. Molly really nails this one. Grew up listening to the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean, The Ventures, etc. Love this stuff.
This is absolutely mind-bendingly insane talent. I can’t believe I haven’t even heard of Molly before!!??
Gotta love Molly. She clearly loves what she's doing and is incredibly talented at it. Thanks for featuring her.
Shades of Emily Remler , especially when she swings! Fantastic
Molly Miller is a music educator. She's great!
Yep, I just went down the Molly Miller rabbit hole starting about an hour ago. She’s a monster of technique, soul, wit, rhythm and taste. But, sadly, not currently touring the East Coast! Sigh.
100% agree about not touring on the East Coast, except for ATL and NVL this spring. Wish she'd hit the Carolinas, ideally Raleigh or Durham
I came upon your channel by accident and thought you did a really nice job of analyzing Dr. Millers work. I've been playing for six decades and have even managed to steal a living for a few of those years though more from the Steve Cropper side of the instrument. Her Doctorate is from USC and she is the Chair for guitar at The Los Angeles College of Music. While I like this she has some much cooler (in my humble opinion) original stuff out there with her trio and various other settings. No matter what she plays she makes it look easy though it obviously isn't.
Molly's the BOMB!
I could listen to the Doctor play all day. Her phrasing is fantastic and there's so much feel. St. George is probably my favorite jazz album.
Thank you for showcasing Molly Miller! I haven't heard of her before but I am an instant fan and will be looking for her work in the future.
Been following her for years. Love her playing.
I saw her perform lead guitar with Mraz at the Wolf Trap outside of DC, and that was fun. But man, chord melodies are her bread and butter.
Gibson featured her in their “Riff Lords” series. She’s that good.
Dr Molly rules! Insane chops
Micheal I have to say. I don't know music theory. I don't play guitar. I don't even play music of any kind. But I still really enjoy watching your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm.
I think it's Dr Molly Miller
Is it?
She is amazing...great video
This lady is amazing!
That was amazing!!!
Thanks Coach! I’ve been a closet chord melody Kid for a LONG time. This sounds GREAT! Def gonna follow this artist
This video is so over my head as an old geezer trying to play the guitar (I just mastered Eddie Ate Dynamite, Good Bye Eddie), but it is great to watch these two folks who are obviously experts in the craft. Why didn’t I start playing 50 years ago! Thanks for the video.
Thanks for introducing her to a new audience. I love jazz guitar. I’ll have to dig more into her catalogue.
So good, so, so good.
Molly Miller also teaches guitar. She is an advocate for the caged system on a well known guitar teaching site.
Bill Frisell does a wonderful cover of this song as well.
Made me think of Bill Frisell right away too, tone wise she got into that area a bit too
Just discovered the Molly Miller Trio recently... she is great!
Simply. She can play.
LOL!! Molly is an amazing musican, and an even better PERSON.... oh yeah, did I mention she can SHRED!?!?!?!?! Jazz, Rock, Blues.... Molly kills it! There are lots of AMAZING videos of her on line.... check her out.... and don't be surprized if you both amazed and SMIL'N till it hurts!
tremendous effort Michael, at as best as this beginner can tell. Like you, I don't recall just how Molly M showed up in my feed, but the first item I clicked on was her duet with Adam Levy on an instrumental version of Buddy Holly's Everyday. Now she's on my bucket list to see playing live. And I enjoy the cover tunes she's posted.
just in case you didnt find out, Molly Miller is the guitarist for Jason Mraz and has been for awhile
Ha, I just watched her video and wondered if you had went through it, and sure enough you did! This is so damn good.
New-ish to this channel. This is now my favourite guitar channel. I don’t if anyone will see this comment but Michael needs to do a reaction video on Al Di Meola, specifically some of his electric guitar stuff but anything would be cool…
I dunno,Michael. For a Cat who ain’t a, “jazzer”, you do a really nice analysis and appreciation of this arrangement. Good on ya!
Dr Molly Miller to you !
the video of her trio doing Spry live is insane as well
People that can do that chordial magic got my complete envy, it sounds so beautiful yet if even attempt I feel so stupid. I have the attention span of a goldfish
Im sure you know who molly miller is with just a iddy biddy DOCTORATE in musick lol.. WOSH.. way above my head :)
Just count 5 to sub dom 😊. Here we go, a new Dr. Molly music admirer! She's the real deal! You should listen to her trio ❤
2 parts Joe Pass, 1 part Barney Kessel, with a dash of Hendrix hammer-ons. Nothing not to love about that.
She def gives off a little Hendrix when she plays...
Amusing to watch you critique and mark the style of the Dean of the Guitar Dept. at Berkeley.
Detta blir en bra dag. Jag fann plötsligt Molly Miller och hennes trio. Kolla deras version av Cat Stevens It’s a Wild World..
bro we need more radiohead reviews :DD
she is a butt kicker! 👍
Bill Frisell
The most facially expressive guitarist I've ever seen...even more facial contortions than the late great Gary Moore....check out a vid of her playing with Jason Mraz...hilarious...as the other band members stew over her crazy antics. Love the Doc.
I'm not a jazz person. That being said, I love what she did with this piece and how expressive and heartfelt she played it. Often times with jazz the players are very technical but lack emotion in their playing; Molly very smoothly brings a very emotive almost soulful style to the technicality that is jazz. I will have to check her out to see what else she does. Very nice.
Lack emotion? You must be listening to the wrong kind of jazz musicians, hehe. Funk is also closely linked with jazz and, often, very emotive.
Go listen to her cover of, “Wild World” RIGHT NOW 🗣️🗣️🗣️
Hey I know you probably won’t see this and I’m sure you’re busy but I have a request if you can please break down “ black baldy stallion” by Robert earl keen it would mean the world to me man. My dad really wants me to learn it and there isn’t any tabs for any of the riffs and I really wanna give him a good birthday present and play it for him!!
If you ever come across tabs for his version of “when the bluebonnets bloom” let me know and Ill see what I can do to help you find bbs!
She absolutely rips but it would be a hell of a time for a drummer trying to keep up with this *_*
Great point. IF there is one person up for the job it is her brother who plays drums. I am sure he is used to all of her complexities.
Whould love to se your reaction to an Iranian music by :
Mohsen Yeganeh - Behet Ghol Midam ( I promise you )
Just in case ,there is English subtitle
Pretty sure I’ve seen Molly giving lessons for one of the bigger apps or something???
Yes, she's on a few of them.
Am I crazy? Or is this almost the exact chord progression from 'What a Wonderful World'?
Molly is talented but bill Frisell did an outstanding version that’s hard to beat.
I came here to mention Frisell's version. I love how his take and Molly's intersect here and there. Dang, she's another one of those jerks that makes it looks so damn easy while they're just mellow-shredding.
I know nothing about music but Frisell version seems a little out of wack and jumbled and doesn't flow nearly as freely as Mollies BUT then again could be due to different styles and tastes or the fact that I know nothing about music.
@@andrelouis9422 That's kind of what he does. Sometimes, anyway.
when The Beach Boys are too spicy and you feel the need to strip it down to its base caucasity 😕
Did what to what? (video please.)
Sometimes less is more. Jazz and some of these arrangements is just a little much for me personally but she's obviously a better player than I will ever be
surprised she is using humbuckers for this song. Is that weird? can someone more knowledgeable explain why this is a good idea for such a song
I would never do that, but she's making it work
A lot/most of jazz players use humbuckers
Molly Miller: Overhyped, overrated. 'Nuff said.
She's so fancy and tricky the melody is lost. Sounds like random chords.
Agreed. It's a bit much for me personally but to each their own
If this were a dude, no one would give it a second thought. I find her playing underwhelming given her level of study.
Don’t be negative. This song was beautifully played. Music isn’t a competition
@roberthieber1 just my opinion. Everyone is raving about how amazing this is. It isn't. It's a great song played reasonably well.
If a man played exactly the same what she's playing you'd think it was great. 😒
@@perpetualbystander4516 lol, nope.
I agree 100%. I zoned out after a minute. After that it just got too busy and lost and sounded like she was just doing random runs and chords aimlessly. Better player than I could ever dream of, but playing stuff I'd never want to hear