I had guitar lessons as a kid, but fell away from it because of a personality conflict with my instructor (middle school class). I’m 57 years old now. While going through counseling and therapy for Complex PTSD, my therapist has encouraged me to pick it back up as music is the Universal Language and a healthy emotional release. I purchased a D’Angelico Premier acoustic last Saturday and started searching for lessons on TH-cam when I came across your channel. Your presentation style is clear, concise & very relatable. I’m retired and have very little going on in my life aside from hitting the gym 5 days a week and my Therapy sessions twice a week. Now, I have a healthy emotional outlet and have set aside 30mins each morning and evening for practice…and I absolutely WILL be sticking with your program. I can’t thank you enough! God bless you, young man!
Hey man, glad to hear you're doing stuff for mental health; I am on a similar downtrodden road (not the same issues, enough to make me contemplate permanent solutions), but using the guitar in the same fashion. When you get the chance I would like to hear how it's working out for you.
I too love this guys method of explaining things it’s simple, easy to follow, broad explanations even for new beginners I myself am new to learning guitar one of my favorite hobbies to date
The thing about finding a program is 100% correct. It's also one of the things you mainly pay teachers for. You pay teachers not just for learning, but their ability to organize information so it's easily digestable and you're not drowning in information.
Thank you so much for making an "Absolute Absolute Beginner" video. All these "Beginner" videos wanna start with "How to play a ___ chord" and "Step 1 - Play a popular song" but no "This is what these strings are called" or "This is how to read the diagrams I'm gonna be flashing up on the screen". I'm a TRUE beginner - I don't even know what I'm looking at. First time ever holding a guitar and don't even know if I'm doing ~that~ right, or strumming properly. Before I get heckled to death for being stupid, I inherited my gr-gr-uncle's guitar who died 30 years ago. I just never had the heart to repair it because too many parts needed to be replaced and I felt like it wouldn't be his anymore. 3 decades later and now I feel like it's not honoring anyone for it to be sitting in my closet caked in dust, so I just got it professionally restored.. and it's beautiful. It didn't look or sound this good when he was singing us his silly, slightly inappropriate songs on his porch. I wanna learn to play it secretly to surprise my family.
Beautiful story! I'm someone who's on the fence about getting a guitar, your story might've lifted me over that fence lol. Thanks for sharing. Hope your guitar journey is going well.
I love watching beginner lessons. As someone who is more intermediate. I find that there is stuff to learn all over this video. Example, paint the strings. Great advice!!
It's kind of fascinating, that it took this long, for someone to understand how to make a BEGINNING guitar video. I've never understood these other channels, that claim to be for beginners, and then the dude starts talking and never stops talking. Before you know it ... He's way off track ... Has moved on to guitar theory .... And just has no reason being online teaching lessons. Finally! .... It's good to see someone who gets it. TH-cam should give this guy an award for being able to accomplish what no other guitar teacher has been able to do .... ACTUALLY TEACH. I'm not big into influencers or online teachers, so we should all reward this guy with a subscription and make sure he gets to the level he deserves to be at. 💯😎👍🏼
Brother your method of teaching is on point. At the age of 61 with no knowledge of music this is just what I needed to learn the basics of playing. Your channel is going to explode. Thanks.
I’m really happy I found this program. My granddad passed and one of the only things I have left is his guitar. I’ve been putting off learning and I’m glad Im trying to play again. Thank you ❤
This is the first time I've come across a beginner guitar lesson that I could follow from start to finish with absolute clarity. The pacing of the instruction was simply brilliant, and the level of detail was perfectly tailored for someone like me who's starting from scratch. It's a relief to finally find a starting point that feels right, and I'm genuinely grateful for the evident effort that went into producing such a well-crafted video. A huge thank you for this resource - it's been incredibly useful and appreciated!
Out of all the guitar tutorial videos on TH-cam you are the one i resonated with the most. 1. You acknowledged Eddie’s sacrifice, 2. You called Jedi posers and 3. You are pretty 🤩. Thank you, you are literally making the learning curve enjoyable. Really appreciate your videos. Thank you ❤
I took lessons as a teenager, and the guy went straight into cords. Then, corrected what fingers I used and how I placed them. It made it confusing because I was trying to focus on three or more things at once. I really like this step by step approach. I think a lot of teachers forget the very basic stuff because it seems like common sense to them.
excited asf for these lessons bro, my dad just gave me his old takamine acoustic he's had since the 70s so I figure now is the best time to actually learn
Ok, I'm sticking to your program! Learning from level -1. I've been scouting several videos and find that your way of explaining is the one I like and understand the most. Thanks!
This is the BEST guitar beginner lesson video I've found on TH-cam. It explains all the basics in such a simple, yet detailed manner. Thank you so much!
Kevin, please continue to create these amazingly concise videos. I know you by name now because after watching your step-by-step involving all the levels of learning guitar I made a word document with a checklist and put your name on it. I'll email it to you if you'd like lol But I feel like you're the person that is going to keep me motivated the most because you're the most comprehensive, other people feel somewhat sporadic which leads to early onset frustration. Thanks for the direction.
Good God in Heaven! Thanks a billion Kevin! Because in this single video, I made up my mind to start with an acoustic guitar and to stick to your program. You really understand the basics that “newborn guitarist” need! I’m sticking with you. And some day, when I stand on that dream stage and play the guitar, I will remember you in my mind and smile. Thanks!
Absolutely love your videos. They are well produced and full of information delivered in a concise way with a little bit of humour thrown in for good measure. As someone that thinks more like a computer than a human, the video you made on the 6 levels of guitar learning is amazing! Keep up the good work, and your efforts will be greatly rewarded by the community you build around your content.
oh my god i love the way you explain things. thank you so much i've had a guitar for almost a year but never learned because I got overwhelmed, but this is motivating me! thanks again for the advice!
Thank you for making this for an actual beginner, Last night, I picked up a guitar I was gifted 8 years ago. I don’t even know what specific type of guitar I have let alone what letter each string is, but thanks to Eddie I’ll remember.. poor Eddie
It's the first time I comment on TH-cam, but you deserve it 😊 I bought a guitar in the beginning of the pandemic and you are literally the first person that actually did a real beginners video, and easy to follow and interesting. Thank you so much! 💝💝 After 4 years I will take out my guitar from its casing..
I bought a guitar in February of 2022. I watched, like, 5 or 6 tutorials until I said "FUCK iT" and started on my own by ear to songs my mom listened to. I learned strumming, fingering, etc trial by error, painfully. Just making noise my way. Then, in trying to mqke it mqke sense, i decided to try tutorials again knowing what i thought i knew. You are AMAZING. You just popped up. I wish you popped up back then. you made what i thought made sense make sense in a youtube lesson so effortlessly. i even learned 2 chords. I'm a beginner, but not, but.... Its just the way you explain it. SUBSCRIBED!!! and its NOT because you're "pretty"
This is the BEST beginning guitar lesson channel I have ever come across. Great for even anyone who needs a fresher and who desires to teach another beginner, such as their child who shows an interest in playing. Also, for myself who played for years as a hobby, but hasn't played since the death of my husband five years ago. This is the only instructor I need and I thank you for keeping it simple and calm and not unnecessary and elaborate instructive jargon, that just shows off their own abilities instead of considering the new comer. A big thumbs up to you! 👍
Wow!! , I was afraid to learn guitar because I thought it would be too difficult, and I didn't know where to begin. I had lost hope and believed I wouldn't find a good program to guide me as an absolute beginner in learning guitar. As an absolute beginner, I didn't even know the names of the strings. You can't imagine the relief I felt when I finished watching that video because I regained hope in learning guitar in such a fun and smart way! I hardly ever comment on TH-cam videos, but I felt the need to comment on this one and say THANK YOU!!
I took guitar lessons in middle school for a year, decided I didn't really care about guitar, and then got into rock and decided I wanted to be able to shred, so now I'm here.
you actually are a life savior. i’m 18, turning 19 in about a month and i decided to ask for an electric guitar for my birthday. i’ve never participated in band class, or played an instrument ever. my excitement to learn is making me look up some beginner videos and i swear you are the only one making sense 😭 i genuinely am severely slow when it comes to things being explained to me so this is what i exactly needed, baby terms. i appreciate you ill be back once i get my guitar
Woah dude, I’m not new to music having played piano for 7 years, but I’ve always wanted to pick up guitar and this video suddenly helped me have a chance, thanks a lot!
so I came here searching for guitarists to teach me as a complete beginner and this is the first video I played.. am now so sure that I will learn. I have totally loved the way you present, so calm, simple and precise. my confidence is now doubled. thank you thank you so much. I will comment again after learning and playing atleast a song on my own ✊
I'm just starting out trying to learn guitar and I really appreciate your video. It's super helpful and I find it easy to follow along. The light-hearted nature of it also helps me to not overthink it as much. Thank you so much for making this and I can't wait to learn more in the future!
This man's tutorial is absolutely amazing. I learned everything I needed to know within the first 10 seconds you put this finger here and this finger here. 🔥🔥🔥 NOW I'm 100% shredding it.🔥🔥🔥
I went into sooo many lessons for beginners on TH-cam, I just couldn't do it, it when I came across your channel! Wow! You have the best technique to teach beginners! The best!!!
i walked into a charity shop very close to me a few days ago and saw a guitar hanging on the wall. so i bought it and as if by magic your beginner video came up tops in my search. fantastic..... i've just organised a tuner and some picks and in the meantime am getting familiar with the strings following this lesson. thank you for your easy and straightforward delivery. i played violin at school but that was now 40+ years ago and i cannot even remember how to read music so i'm hoping your clear instruction will help me resurrect the basics of music. looking forward to my playing adventure and the peace i hope it will add to life. i will be sticking to your channel most definitely.
Ok, so I've been playing acoustic guitar on and off for about 15 years now. I started as a 15 year old girl learning basic guitar music theory from my cousin who was studying music theory in college. I've been trying to get back to it now, so i love your videos, they're really helping me remember the basics. All guitar players should know this. Thank you!
This video is so insightful! Thanks! I’ve had my guitar for over a year now and could not seem to find someone just shooting me straight on where I should start. This is an excellent starting point
I took guitar lessons on and off throughout my life, and never felt like I truly learned anything. Finally feel like I’m getting things..starting back from square 1. To be honest, I felt like it was too late to try (I’m 15), but seeing others here of all ages it’s motivating. Thanks for the video!
I am 77years old so far so good I can play the piano but find the guitar so dificult to get my fingers in the right place and then to change to the next key. I must have been spoilt with the piano, not to worry I will keep at it and maybe one day will be able to play a little. Thanks for the interesting lesson.
This is great. Now you just need a getting ready for 1st lesson video. Where you teach us to tune it so our first chord in the 1st lesson sounds like the chord is supposed to. I started trying with no idea with my first guitar. I over tightened the strings and broke the bridge. A brand new Ibanez I had got for Christmas. The whole situation almost made me give up.
After watch this, i will always remember Eddie everytime i strum my guitar 1 strum = 1 respect to Eddie Thanks Eddie, I will not make your sacrifice in vain
Your lucky to find him when you have just started your journey. I wish he had been there when I started but nevertheless he is still a great teacher even at this stage
Excellent video! Thank you for adding the little bit of theory in there. I’m a 60 year old re-beginner and really enjoy the straightforward and humorous approach
Years ago I picked up a cheap acoustic guitar.... put it down very quickly because of I had no system.... I picked up Dig.Piano....found simply piano ....yeah I know... but practice every day for an hour.... picking up the guitar again....piano theory and practice is going to help me with this....I think....but the way you explain in a calm relaxed way, is a fresh breath of air.... subscribed , and hope your lessons will teach me good....doesnt need to be fast...just good.....thanks for this first vid!
hey man, i really appreciate the pace you teach at and the way you explain everything in layman's terms but still in a way that relates to learning. Excited for the rest of the series!
I like the paced explanation of your video - It motivates me to grab the guitar I bought about 2 yeas ago, So I will give myself a shot and I will follow your videos. I hope i can learn to play some good tunes in no time-- KEep up the good videos and good vibes.
Only thing I’d argue with here.. For beginners… learn and practice on acoustic and electric will be easier to play.. learn and practice on electric and you could still find acoustic difficult. Acoustic typically requires more hand strength due to a more “stiff/rigid” feel. Electric guitars require much less strength of the hands so if you learn on that, then pick up an acoustic, I can almost guarantee it’s going to be very painful to play.
I have recently received a gift certificate for a couple of guitar lessons. I've always had a fascination with them and their players but have never even touched one. So at the age of 54, we'll see if this old dog can learn a new trick. I came across this video and it answered a lot of questions I had. Thank you! Subbed!
I've settled on you as my guru. I'm an older learner, and I appreciate your style and humour, plus you don't miss a single important point. Except about the Jedi. Did you call them POSERS?! You better have the high ground.
Alright, I'm going to do this. I watched your 0 to 6 and it makes sense. I am working on your lesson 1. Please keep creating, gonna ride this horse till I can't no more. Thank you!
Bro...this is what I've been looking for. Every other video had me so confused, thank you for explaining things in a way my lil mushy baby brain could understand. I'll be sticking with your program.
you’re actually hilarious, i already love this😭. i have an electric guitar & i wanna learn it, being self taught! this is really helpful and i am VERY thankful for that. your content gives me entertainment and knowledge too! ❤
A fuddy duddy like me can often deride YT, I mean a billion likes for a falling loaf of bread. However, there are also a ton of proper content creators that I can get something from, something from I mean learn something useful. I’ve paid for some lessons, watched a ton of other guitar videos on here & finally, someone who strips it back to the bare basics, not assuming that we all know what you’re talking about & pitching this at exactly the right pace. You were the guide I was looking for, a structure to measure progress & not taking yourself over seriously, humour is spot on. Subscribed & will be working my way through your videos rather than watching dozens of others & not getting anywhere. Thank you for the hard work you put in & also looking forward to seeing your growth as you work your way through your content. Good luck 👌🏻
have to say, i doubt if its possible to find a more clear and well delivered video for a complete begineer which I am! I brought a guitar yester for £5 from a rummage sale!. I'm in my sixties and if I can learn to strum something half decent i'll be delighted! If not I have a lovely conditioned cheap ornament for the wall 😎
Thank you for actually posting videos that help and aren't clickbait for something that I have to pay for. I really enjoy these lessons and I've learned so much already!
This settles it! I'm 44 years old and I've been thinking of learning guitar for a long time and in the last few weeks I've 80% decided to do it. For the last few days I've almost made up my mind to 95% this upcoming Friday when I've finished my job for the week, I'm going to buy a cheap guitar and get started asap! But, where do I start, what do I do when Friday comes and I'm sitting here with a guitar on my lap? Of course I've checked out what both Rick Beato and Paul Davids have to say, they're both great but they didn't really tell me how to get started (except for buying their course, of course) then I stumbled up on your video and BOOM!!! The last 5% of doubt has left my body and now I know concretely what to do to get started. Thank you so much, I will follow your uploads with great interest from now on. SUBSCRIBED.
Really impressive your teaching style. I like to learn more from you. I am just a beginner. I just bought the guitar. Hope i will learn some better. Thank you
It is always nice to see folks out there helping people learn. It is always good to go back to the basics and refresh fundamentals no mater what the level. I have been playing for a very long time but mostly bass. I have been brushing up on my guitar skills (or lack of) lately. I had to walk to a music store in town in the late 70s and play from books and the instructor forced jazz on me when I wanted to rock! lol Great channel, you speak nice and slow, clear and concise. Oh and don't think for a minute I'm not writing a song called "squishy little baby hands" 🙂
Thanks I love the way you explain things about guitar and you're right I saw other lessons but they don't focus about explaining the way, maybe they think that's boring to get knowledge and they focus in practice. I love knowledge before practice because like that you'll save your time in ptacticing by the using the correct way.
Thank You for these great videos!!! I love that you sprinkle in some comedy in there as well. It really helps to break things up. You keep me laughing while learning at the same time. Thank You Again - Will keep watching and practicing the lessons.
mateeee ive been playing around for a week or so and keep not hitting shit properly and realized i was centering in between frets and as soon as i changed to near the edge i can hit them so much easier... thank you
Thanks for posting this. I hope the likes, comments and subs pay off. I’ve been learning/ playing bass for about a year and thinking about adding guitar. Thoughts and ideas welcome.
This is an excellent beginner lesson.. I have been playing ( trying) for almost two years now and regularly revert to beginner lessons.Just LOVE your approach! Once you are widely discovered, your site will attract millions!
Kevin, man!!! This is SUCH a great video!!!! ❤ Bought my first guitar a couple of days ago and fell into a endless hole of beginner videos and left the hole with more confusion… Im sticking to your videos! not just because you’re a great teacher actually targeting a COMPLETE beginner. Your videos are so engaging and fun to watch. The editing, lighting, angles, props, your camera presence and humor - TOP NOTCH! There was not a second of this video where I zoned out! And of course because you’re pwetty!! 😅
I had guitar lessons as a kid, but fell away from it because of a personality conflict with my instructor (middle school class). I’m 57 years old now. While going through counseling and therapy for Complex PTSD, my therapist has encouraged me to pick it back up as music is the Universal Language and a healthy emotional release. I purchased a D’Angelico Premier acoustic last Saturday and started searching for lessons on TH-cam when I came across your channel. Your presentation style is clear, concise & very relatable. I’m retired and have very little going on in my life aside from hitting the gym 5 days a week and my Therapy sessions twice a week. Now, I have a healthy emotional outlet and have set aside 30mins each morning and evening for practice…and I absolutely WILL be sticking with your program. I can’t thank you enough! God bless you, young man!
On king david!
Hey man, glad to hear you're doing stuff for mental health; I am on a similar downtrodden road (not the same issues, enough to make me contemplate permanent solutions), but using the guitar in the same fashion. When you get the chance I would like to hear how it's working out for you.
I'm glad you went to therapy and are working through those tough emotions, im so proud of u dude!!!! Much luck and I hope ur guitar treats u well!!☆
My dad always says a guitar will never talk back.
I too love this guys method of explaining things it’s simple, easy to follow, broad explanations even for new beginners I myself am new to learning guitar one of my favorite hobbies to date
The thing about finding a program is 100% correct. It's also one of the things you mainly pay teachers for. You pay teachers not just for learning, but their ability to organize information so it's easily digestable and you're not drowning in information.
I am an older person wanting to pick up his first instrument. I think your teaching style would make this an enjoyable experience
Thank you so much for making an "Absolute Absolute Beginner" video. All these "Beginner" videos wanna start with "How to play a ___ chord" and "Step 1 - Play a popular song" but no "This is what these strings are called" or "This is how to read the diagrams I'm gonna be flashing up on the screen". I'm a TRUE beginner - I don't even know what I'm looking at. First time ever holding a guitar and don't even know if I'm doing ~that~ right, or strumming properly. Before I get heckled to death for being stupid, I inherited my gr-gr-uncle's guitar who died 30 years ago. I just never had the heart to repair it because too many parts needed to be replaced and I felt like it wouldn't be his anymore. 3 decades later and now I feel like it's not honoring anyone for it to be sitting in my closet caked in dust, so I just got it professionally restored.. and it's beautiful. It didn't look or sound this good when he was singing us his silly, slightly inappropriate songs on his porch. I wanna learn to play it secretly to surprise my family.
How is your guitar journey going?
yesss
How wonderful, best of luck!!
same.. I want to surprise all my friends and family. we in this together and thank you for letting us know that we are many in this. ✊
Beautiful story! I'm someone who's on the fence about getting a guitar, your story might've lifted me over that fence lol. Thanks for sharing. Hope your guitar journey is going well.
I love watching beginner lessons. As someone who is more intermediate. I find that there is stuff to learn all over this video. Example, paint the strings. Great advice!!
I appreciate it!
I also love watching beginner videos ... As someone who is more .. beginner.
Scoot over, I wanna get in on this... 🤘🤘
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It's kind of fascinating, that it took this long, for someone to understand how to make a BEGINNING guitar video. I've never understood these other channels, that claim to be for beginners, and then the dude starts talking and never stops talking. Before you know it ... He's way off track ... Has moved on to guitar theory .... And just has no reason being online teaching lessons. Finally! .... It's good to see someone who gets it. TH-cam should give this guy an award for being able to accomplish what no other guitar teacher has been able to do .... ACTUALLY TEACH. I'm not big into influencers or online teachers, so we should all reward this guy with a subscription and make sure he gets to the level he deserves to be at. 💯😎👍🏼
Dang that’s super nice, glad you got value out of the video!
Brother your method of teaching is on point. At the age of 61 with no knowledge of music this is just what I needed to learn the basics of playing. Your channel is going to explode. Thanks.
I’m really happy I found this program. My granddad passed and one of the only things I have left is his guitar. I’ve been putting off learning and I’m glad Im trying to play again. Thank you ❤
This is the first time I've come across a beginner guitar lesson that I could follow from start to finish with absolute clarity. The pacing of the instruction was simply brilliant, and the level of detail was perfectly tailored for someone like me who's starting from scratch. It's a relief to finally find a starting point that feels right, and I'm genuinely grateful for the evident effort that went into producing such a well-crafted video. A huge thank you for this resource - it's been incredibly useful and appreciated!
Thank you!
I cannot learn anything without knowing the ‘why’ so the music theory bit at the beginning was invaluable, thank you
Out of all the guitar tutorial videos on TH-cam you are the one i resonated with the most. 1. You acknowledged Eddie’s sacrifice, 2. You called Jedi posers and 3. You are pretty 🤩. Thank you, you are literally making the learning curve enjoyable. Really appreciate your videos. Thank you ❤
Thanks! The Jedi just don’t understand the power of the dark side
@@kevinnickens exactly, if they did they’d be sith instead of wannabes.
I took lessons as a teenager, and the guy went straight into cords. Then, corrected what fingers I used and how I placed them. It made it confusing because I was trying to focus on three or more things at once. I really like this step by step approach. I think a lot of teachers forget the very basic stuff because it seems like common sense to them.
excited asf for these lessons bro, my dad just gave me his old takamine acoustic he's had since the 70s so I figure now is the best time to actually learn
R.I.P Eddie 🕯️
😂
Rip
@@lylalamb1588thats not fun…
Who?
@@goddamn-3702 eddie
Pretty boy said to stick to his guitar programme... and I will! Thank you!
Let us all share a moment of silence for Eddie.
😂😂
@@BibhuPrasad29why the hell are you laughing. Eddie had a family you monster :(( /j
It was so random 😂
Ok, I'm sticking to your program!
Learning from level -1. I've been scouting several videos and find that your way of explaining is the one I like and understand the most.
Thanks!
I appreciate it! Good luck with your guitar journey!
You're hilarious and very good at teaching guitar. Keep it up!
And I landed here! Can’t wait to move on to the next lesson 💪
Good luck!
This is the BEST guitar beginner lesson video I've found on TH-cam. It explains all the basics in such a simple, yet detailed manner. Thank you so much!
fr ikr???
thank you for your service Eddie 🕊
Kevin, please continue to create these amazingly concise videos. I know you by name now because after watching your step-by-step involving all the levels of learning guitar I made a word document with a checklist and put your name on it. I'll email it to you if you'd like lol But I feel like you're the person that is going to keep me motivated the most because you're the most comprehensive, other people feel somewhat sporadic which leads to early onset frustration. Thanks for the direction.
You are an inspiration!
Clear, concise, believable and in my late 50's I never thought I could ....'till now.
Thankyou
you’re the only one here in TH-cam that answered every question I had with just one video
Thanks! Glad you got value out of the video
Good God in Heaven! Thanks a billion Kevin! Because in this single video, I made up my mind to start with an acoustic guitar and to stick to your program. You really understand the basics that “newborn guitarist” need! I’m sticking with you. And some day, when I stand on that dream stage and play the guitar, I will remember you in my mind and smile. Thanks!
Absolutely love your videos. They are well produced and full of information delivered in a concise way with a little bit of humour thrown in for good measure. As someone that thinks more like a computer than a human, the video you made on the 6 levels of guitar learning is amazing! Keep up the good work, and your efforts will be greatly rewarded by the community you build around your content.
A fellow computer brain!
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oh my god i love the way you explain things. thank you so much i've had a guitar for almost a year but never learned because I got overwhelmed, but this is motivating me! thanks again for the advice!
Absolutely love this. Your clear and concise teaching style is impeccable.
Thank you for making this for an actual beginner, Last night, I picked up a guitar I was gifted 8 years ago. I don’t even know what specific type of guitar I have let alone what letter each string is, but thanks to Eddie I’ll remember.. poor Eddie
It's the first time I comment on TH-cam, but you deserve it 😊
I bought a guitar in the beginning of the pandemic and you are literally the first person that actually did a real beginners video, and easy to follow and interesting. Thank you so much! 💝💝 After 4 years I will take out my guitar from its casing..
Awesome! Thank you!
I bought a guitar in February of 2022. I watched, like, 5 or 6 tutorials until I said "FUCK iT" and started on my own by ear to songs my mom listened to. I learned strumming, fingering, etc trial by error, painfully. Just making noise my way. Then, in trying to mqke it mqke sense, i decided to try tutorials again knowing what i thought i knew.
You are AMAZING. You just popped up. I wish you popped up back then. you made what i thought made sense
make sense in a youtube lesson so effortlessly. i even learned 2 chords. I'm a beginner, but not, but....
Its just the way you explain it.
SUBSCRIBED!!!
and its NOT because you're "pretty"
We all know it’s because I’m pretty
This is the BEST beginning guitar lesson channel I have ever come across. Great for even anyone who needs a fresher and who desires to teach another beginner, such as their child who shows an interest in playing.
Also, for myself who played for years as a hobby, but hasn't played since the death of my husband five years ago.
This is the only instructor I need and I thank you for keeping it simple and calm and not unnecessary and elaborate instructive jargon, that just shows off their own abilities instead of considering the new comer.
A big thumbs up to you! 👍
Wow!! , I was afraid to learn guitar because I thought it would be too difficult, and I didn't know where to begin. I had lost hope and believed I wouldn't find a good program to guide me as an absolute beginner in learning guitar. As an absolute beginner, I didn't even know the names of the strings. You can't imagine the relief I felt when I finished watching that video because I regained hope in learning guitar in such a fun and smart way! I hardly ever comment on TH-cam videos, but I felt the need to comment on this one and say THANK YOU!!
We are in the same boat my friend! Let’s rock on! 💪🏽
I took guitar lessons in middle school for a year, decided I didn't really care about guitar, and then got into rock and decided I wanted to be able to shred, so now I'm here.
you actually are a life savior. i’m 18, turning 19 in about a month and i decided to ask for an electric guitar for my birthday. i’ve never participated in band class, or played an instrument ever. my excitement to learn is making me look up some beginner videos and i swear you are the only one making sense 😭 i genuinely am severely slow when it comes to things being explained to me so this is what i exactly needed, baby terms. i appreciate you ill be back once i get my guitar
Ive been playing guitar for about 2 years and i took a break and this helped me get my memory back
Love how approachable you make it feel
Woah dude, I’m not new to music having played piano for 7 years, but I’ve always wanted to pick up guitar and this video suddenly helped me have a chance, thanks a lot!
so I came here searching for guitarists to teach me as a complete beginner and this is the first video I played.. am now so sure that I will learn. I have totally loved the way you present, so calm, simple and precise. my confidence is now doubled. thank you thank you so much. I will comment again after learning and playing atleast a song on my own ✊
I’ve never touched a guitar before and I felt like an expert at the end of this, phenomenal teaching bro!!!
I'm just starting out trying to learn guitar and I really appreciate your video. It's super helpful and I find it easy to follow along. The light-hearted nature of it also helps me to not overthink it as much. Thank you so much for making this and I can't wait to learn more in the future!
This man's tutorial is absolutely amazing. I learned everything I needed to know within the first 10 seconds you put this finger here and this finger here.
🔥🔥🔥 NOW I'm 100% shredding it.🔥🔥🔥
I'm so grateful for you! I brought my first guitar home today! I'm excited to learn to play as a 29 year old father of two! 😅
I went into sooo many lessons for beginners on TH-cam, I just couldn't do it, it when I came across your channel! Wow! You have the best technique to teach beginners! The best!!!
You are so easy to follow and your instruction is designed not to frustrate. Hope you can monetize your talent for teaching. You deserve it.
Thank you so much!
i walked into a charity shop very close to me a few days ago and saw a guitar hanging on the wall. so i bought it and as if by magic your beginner video came up tops in my search. fantastic..... i've just organised a tuner and some picks and in the meantime am getting familiar with the strings following this lesson. thank you for your easy and straightforward delivery.
i played violin at school but that was now 40+ years ago and i cannot even remember how to read music so i'm hoping your clear instruction will help me resurrect the basics of music. looking forward to my playing adventure and the peace i hope it will add to life. i will be sticking to your channel most definitely.
Oh I'm sticking with you mate, just got my acoustic guitar!
Thanks!
Ok, so I've been playing acoustic guitar on and off for about 15 years now. I started as a 15 year old girl learning basic guitar music theory from my cousin who was studying music theory in college. I've been trying to get back to it now, so i love your videos, they're really helping me remember the basics. All guitar players should know this.
Thank you!
This video is so insightful! Thanks! I’ve had my guitar for over a year now and could not seem to find someone just shooting me straight on where I should start. This is an excellent starting point
I took guitar lessons on and off throughout my life, and never felt like I truly learned anything. Finally feel like I’m getting things..starting back from square 1. To be honest, I felt like it was too late to try (I’m 15), but seeing others here of all ages it’s motivating. Thanks for the video!
I am 77years old so far so good I can play the piano but find the guitar so dificult to get my fingers in the right place and then to change to the next key. I must have been spoilt with the piano, not to worry I will keep at it and maybe one day will be able to play a little. Thanks for the interesting lesson.
This is great. Now you just need a getting ready for 1st lesson video. Where you teach us to tune it so our first chord in the 1st lesson sounds like the chord is supposed to. I started trying with no idea with my first guitar. I over tightened the strings and broke the bridge. A brand new Ibanez I had got for Christmas. The whole situation almost made me give up.
After watch this, i will always remember Eddie everytime i strum my guitar
1 strum = 1 respect to Eddie
Thanks Eddie, I will not make your sacrifice in vain
We will never forget Eddie
@@kevinnickens eddie van halen 👍👍👍👍
I just bought a guitar today and this video was gold! Excited to see the other videos 😊
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Your lucky to find him when you have just started your journey.
I wish he had been there when I started but nevertheless he is still a great teacher even at this stage
Excellent video! Thank you for adding the little bit of theory in there. I’m a 60 year old re-beginner and really enjoy the straightforward and humorous approach
Years ago I picked up a cheap acoustic guitar.... put it down very quickly because of I had no system.... I picked up Dig.Piano....found simply piano ....yeah I know... but practice every day for an hour.... picking up the guitar again....piano theory and practice is going to help me with this....I think....but the way you explain in a calm relaxed way, is a fresh breath of air.... subscribed , and hope your lessons will teach me good....doesnt need to be fast...just good.....thanks for this first vid!
hey man, i really appreciate the pace you teach at and the way you explain everything in layman's terms but still in a way that relates to learning. Excited for the rest of the series!
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I like the paced explanation of your video - It motivates me to grab the guitar I bought about 2 yeas ago, So I will give myself a shot and I will follow your videos. I hope i can learn to play some good tunes in no time-- KEep up the good videos and good vibes.
Thank you so much. Adult beginner with no music experience. I learned more from you than from my first lesson. Excellent video! Thank you!
The best guitar tutorial for beginners. Kevin gives a masterclass 👍🏼
I really appreciate the detail on how to pick and fret. A lot of teachers on here seem to assume everyone automatically knows
I got a new acoustic guitar yesterday and came across this today while searching, I'm so grateful 🙏
Really appreciate the content❤ and the humor is great😂
Only thing I’d argue with here.. For beginners… learn and practice on acoustic and electric will be easier to play.. learn and practice on electric and you could still find acoustic difficult. Acoustic typically requires more hand strength due to a more “stiff/rigid” feel. Electric guitars require much less strength of the hands so if you learn on that, then pick up an acoustic, I can almost guarantee it’s going to be very painful to play.
I feel so guilty for not paying you for such wonderful lessons.
Thank you so much for your kindness.
Love the video, easy explanation for new 53 yr old learning the guitar! 👍🏻
I have recently received a gift certificate for a couple of guitar lessons. I've always had a fascination with them and their players but have never even touched one. So at the age of 54, we'll see if this old dog can learn a new trick. I came across this video and it answered a lot of questions I had. Thank you! Subbed!
I've settled on you as my guru. I'm an older learner, and I appreciate your style and humour, plus you don't miss a single important point. Except about the Jedi. Did you call them POSERS?! You better have the high ground.
From my point of view the Jedi are evil
Alright, I'm going to do this. I watched your 0 to 6 and it makes sense. I am working on your lesson 1. Please keep creating, gonna ride this horse till I can't no more. Thank you!
I'm learning to play my guitar which I hadn't touched in a year. Thanks for this video
Bro...this is what I've been looking for. Every other video had me so confused, thank you for explaining things in a way my lil mushy baby brain could understand. I'll be sticking with your program.
you’re actually hilarious, i already love this😭. i have an electric guitar & i wanna learn it, being self taught! this is really helpful and i am VERY thankful for that. your content gives me entertainment and knowledge too! ❤
A fuddy duddy like me can often deride YT, I mean a billion likes for a falling loaf of bread. However, there are also a ton of proper content creators that I can get something from, something from I mean learn something useful. I’ve paid for some lessons, watched a ton of other guitar videos on here & finally, someone who strips it back to the bare basics, not assuming that we all know what you’re talking about & pitching this at exactly the right pace. You were the guide I was looking for, a structure to measure progress & not taking yourself over seriously, humour is spot on. Subscribed & will be working my way through your videos rather than watching dozens of others & not getting anywhere. Thank you for the hard work you put in & also looking forward to seeing your growth as you work your way through your content. Good luck 👌🏻
Best guitar instructor on yt rn, easy to understand, appreciate your videos ❤❤
“Don’t let Eddie’s sacrifice be in vain.” 😂 Love the metaphor for committing to the task of learning the guitar.
Thank you for the detailed and clear explanations.
have to say, i doubt if its possible to find a more clear and well delivered video for a complete begineer which I am! I brought a guitar yester for £5 from a rummage sale!. I'm in my sixties and if I can learn to strum something half decent i'll be delighted! If not I have a lovely conditioned cheap ornament for the wall 😎
Thank you for actually posting videos that help and aren't clickbait for something that I have to pay for. I really enjoy these lessons and I've learned so much already!
This settles it!
I'm 44 years old and I've been thinking of learning guitar for a long time and in the last few weeks I've 80% decided to do it. For the last few days I've almost made up my mind to 95% this upcoming Friday when I've finished my job for the week, I'm going to buy a cheap guitar and get started asap! But, where do I start, what do I do when Friday comes and I'm sitting here with a guitar on my lap? Of course I've checked out what both Rick Beato and Paul Davids have to say, they're both great but they didn't really tell me how to get started (except for buying their course, of course) then I stumbled up on your video and BOOM!!! The last 5% of doubt has left my body and now I know concretely what to do to get started.
Thank you so much, I will follow your uploads with great interest from now on.
SUBSCRIBED.
That’s so cool! I’m glad you love chosen to play guitar and it’s an honor to be part of that. Good luck!
ur so fun and funny to watch ive never had this experience in watching guitar tutorials before ill definitely watch more of ur videos
1:11 Goodbye Eddie... You will be missed...
I have 4 students and im telling all 4 to follow this guy here , i like the way he explains everything 😊😊
My guitar will be delivered in a few days. I'm an absolute beginner. Your method of teaching will suit me A LOT! Much love from the UK
I gotta say you and Steve Stine have been the most helpful by far when it comes to actually learning how to play guitar.
i know i commented yesterday but, seriously, if you commit to creating these lessons they will be the best on TH-cam by far. I wish you absolute luck.
Thanks! I’ve made a playlist on my channel that has the next lessons in order!
@@kevinnickensthank you sm!
Really impressive your teaching style. I like to learn more from you. I am just a beginner. I just bought the guitar. Hope i will learn some better. Thank you
It is always nice to see folks out there helping people learn. It is always good to go back to the basics and refresh fundamentals no mater what the level. I have been playing for a very long time but mostly bass. I have been brushing up on my guitar skills (or lack of) lately. I had to walk to a music store in town in the late 70s and play from books and the instructor forced jazz on me when I wanted to rock! lol Great channel, you speak nice and slow, clear and concise. Oh and don't think for a minute I'm not writing a song called "squishy little baby hands" 🙂
Haha. You are knowledgeable without being boring. Haha. I just picked up my first guitar today and am excited. 😊
I cant wait to get started.
"Painting the strings." Excellent.
Thanks I love the way you explain things about guitar and you're right I saw other lessons but they don't focus about explaining the way, maybe they think that's boring to get knowledge and they focus in practice. I love knowledge before practice because like that you'll save your time in ptacticing by the using the correct way.
Thank You for these great videos!!! I love that you sprinkle in some comedy in there as well. It really helps to break things up. You keep me laughing while learning at the same time. Thank You Again - Will keep watching and practicing the lessons.
mateeee ive been playing around for a week or so and keep not hitting shit properly and realized i was centering in between frets and as soon as i changed to near the edge i can hit them so much easier... thank you
Just bought my 1st guitar, can't play a note, don't know a E from a G so this tutorial is like gold for me. I'll be watching them all!
0:17 literally me
Thanks for posting this. I hope the likes, comments and subs pay off.
I’ve been learning/ playing bass for about a year and thinking about adding guitar.
Thoughts and ideas welcome.
This is an excellent beginner lesson.. I have been playing ( trying) for almost two years now and regularly revert to beginner lessons.Just LOVE your approach!
Once you are widely discovered, your site will attract millions!
Picked up my first guitar yesterday. Think I'm gonna be listening to your soothing voice for a while big dawg.
Kevin, man!!! This is SUCH a great video!!!! ❤
Bought my first guitar a couple of days ago and fell into a endless hole of beginner videos and left the hole with more confusion…
Im sticking to your videos! not just because you’re a great teacher actually targeting a COMPLETE beginner. Your videos are so engaging and fun to watch. The editing, lighting, angles, props, your camera presence and humor - TOP NOTCH! There was not a second of this video where I zoned out!
And of course because you’re pwetty!! 😅
Thank you for taking the time out to explain everything!
Glad it was helpful!