"Hello Class!" Being a teacher myself, you actually are running your channel like a true teacher should. Starting with an "anticipatory set" or attention getter to start. Next, using consistent flow and language, each class being a similar structure, but different content. Next, student participation- using the viewer comments to drive the instruction. And most importantly, engaging and relevant content. Using humor, stories, and other experts in the field to teach ideas. And of course, demonstrating the ideas in context. Thank you teacher.
I completely agree on the Derek Trucks reference. I met him when he was 13 playing at a local bar. His dad was his manager. I couldn't believe what I was witnessing. He was born with it. The spirit of Duane lives in him but he took that even further. A stunning musician.
I met Derek working Crossroads backstage in Chicago 2010. A true gentleman. We talked about music and guitars for about 30 minutes. He graciously took a picture with me. How cool is that? A world class player taking time to visit with a teamster loading trucks on the dock.
Hi Tom, watching "Kenny Rogers : Biography" doco here on TV in Australia and there's footage of that tribute concert to Kenny Rogers with Kenny Aronoff on drums and Don Was on bass and who do I see on the white telecaster ? our hero Tom Bukovac ! Yeay !
I know you’re super busy now with your studio sessions and raising a family. Thanks for making time for this channel. You’re a hell of a guitar player - completely underrated - and a super cool dude. It’s an honor to learn from you.
Derek. Trucks. Period. It's great to hear someone who knows what they're talking about (you) who agrees with my long-held "best living guitarist" view! Great minds! Keep up the great work!
Hey Tom, I listened on my way to the office this morning as usual and just loved this backing track/progression. I chuckled repeatedly at the multiple F bombs peppered throughout today's class. We all know that Uncle Larry is a sensitive soul...it pains me to hear douchey comments from the viewer comments bin. Thankfully, they don't represent the class. That guy's comment was even more ludicrous than the one early on griping about the Beatles. I appreciate how you share with us, your class. It's like a big ole one room school house where the teacher has to teach all the grades at once and it somehow not only works, it's damn fun! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
From the Good Book: "When I was a punk, I spake as a punk, I understood as a punk, I thought as a punk: but when I became a man, I put away punk ass attitudes..." You totally rock, Tom!!!
Chapters 00:00 - Intro jam 02:54 - Hello, class! 05:18 - '78 Mesa Boogie Mark II amp 06:13 - Paul Reed Smith guitar 06:42 - Paul Reed Smith story 07:46 - View Comment Bin / Punk overhyped 09:35 - Slide guitar playing / Derek Trucks 10:56 - Thomas Joseph Bukovac hype / Slovenian 11:51 - Intro jam lesson / playing
Hey Tom, me and some of my buddies here in Cleveland have been digging your videos since this whole Covid-19 thing started. I had been reading your name on album credits for years (I’m a country fan) and always just assumed that you were just a electric rhythm player (which you are fucking awesome at) but never knew how great of an all around picker that you are. Your lead playing is killer. I have been playing acoustic now for the past 2 yrs gigging little bars with my drummer on my ‘87 D35. When the bars around here got shut down (happy to say they have since opened back up and we’re booking shows again) I have been picking the ol’ tele and LP again. Your approach to rhythm/lead playing has really inspired me to fire up the Marshall tubes again and rock out some electric guitar, so thank you for that, I’ve even went as far as to gig with the whole 5 piece band one night. We all love ya here in CLE and please keep cranking out the killer videos and representing Cleveland the way you do. We’re super proud to have you as a CLE school of hard knocks alumni
Same exact thought mi items ago @jon , watching Tom and Tim Pierce. So glad to see the background guys get a shimmer of spotlight they so deserve. I’d buy it too.
Hi Tom, guitar Yoda! You talk so modestly about your homeskoolin' but with your playing and stories you teach me a lot about making music and how this is intertwined with life in general (follow your heart and use your mind, stand for what you believe in, give all you've got and don't give a f%$# sometimes). Thanks man.
Judging and diminishing Tom Bukovac's music taste should be considered a sin! I think there is no coincidence that your vocabulary on guitar is endless, beautiful and sophisticated. It's all of the hours that you put playing the guitar and most importantly the time spent LISTENING to the music that you're sharing with us that made you this legend of a guitar player. Also, that guitar is just amazing, if I was given the chance to pick one and have one (which I doubt that will ever happen lol) I would go for the same guitar but just with a P90, no birds because I have 3 of the birds tattooed on my arm 😁!! I seriously thank you from the bottom of my heart. These videos are truly inspirng and you sir, are one of my biggest and best influences! Cheers!
Tom, I don't think I've ever seen someone take a stick in the eye so graciously. Thanks for keeping it positive, I think you've covered an enormous amount of ground.
Thanks from an ol' guy trying to learn guitar after the first attempt 50 some years ago. While i can't do much yet, and probably won't have 10,000 hours to catch up, I love what you show, your gracious attitude, and what you share with us . By the way, I still have my 60 something Les Paul Jr, which I bought back then. It still sounds awesome.
Hey Tom. You are the definition of a badass. I have watched and learned all the information and that was the first “sorry” mistake. You are the definition of a badass. Thank you for your kindness and knowledge
I used to have one of those old Yamaha Leslie's.... I also had the matching double manual organ that went along with it. I did a few recordings of my Les Paul going through the Leslie and it sounded so cool! Those square white speakers that rotate are wild!
From 1:15 to 1:25 , just pure soul. If you can't feel that, you must be dead. Haven't watched the whole video yet, but this is sounding like a good example of how playing less can be much more expressive.
Deal Uncle Larry, Thank you for sharing your skill with us. Thank you for sharing the knowledge only gained from the hard work you’ve done. Thank you for the advice and help avoiding wasteful ambitions in both life and guitar playing. Because of you, while playing guitar, I’m starting to use my pinky, I use the shoulder of the pick when needed. I’m learning to use the “claw”. Im buying less gear and practicing more and noodling less. I’m getting better and I love it. Humbly grateful for your knowledge and honesty, The ReAL Homeskooled kids.
Hey Tom, seriously you really need to make an album of guitar instrumentals based on the chord progressions used in Homeskoolin". - you could even use Homeskoolin' as the title. And maybe a couple of the tracks could be "featuring Sarah Buxton". I'd buy it!
Derek Trucks plays notes like he’s reached into the actual soul of the note and asked it if he can expose it’s beauty to world.... and All notes give him permission. It’s absolutely beautiful and amazing to experience Dereks Playing. This Homeskoolin’ student loves what you do, Thank you Tom.....Still waiting for some Elliott Easton!! Come on now!!
Trucks is every thing everyone say about him...that is, awesome. But for me anyway, his tone was very shrill earlier in his career. Those issues have been dealt with, but it still was a turn off for me back in the day.
For the future 0:00 Intro jam 2:54 Greetings 5:18 Boogie 8:01 VCB 1 Mr. Ian McKaye calls in 9:35 VCB 2 Bob Brozman fan? 11:07 VCB 3 Comment from afar 11:51 Intro jam progression 15:06 nice
Tom. Today is July 20. I discovered you thru Tim Pierce. Im 67 in a week or so. i live in Buffalo, South Gippsland, Australia. I like your style. Your panache, your groove. Thanks for posting theses vids. I’ve some catching up to do. Love the comment about high amp volume, quiet guitar with Tim. All the best with the other stuff you have to deal with in the States these days. I have a friend in Portland and another in Arkansas. Both musos and they are struggling with where the US of A is heading. Good on you mate & thanks
Every day I watch these and I think "This is the best intro jam he's done". You out do yourself every single time. Phenomenal player and an encyclopedia of harmony. Keep doing your thing, Buk.
You should start listing the amp, guitar, and any pedals you use for us:) I’m sure we would all love it. Such a beautiful intro. The unison notes like 20 seconds in gave me a really deep connection to the moment. My Mom is in the hospital and this video helped me calm down a bit on my way back from work. Thank you for sharing
That PRS is a sweet tone machine, like that LP yesterday!! Ya know Tommy, Derek is a great player, but your my hero for taking the time to talk to us every day!! I play every day now and look forward to seeing you, and hearing your words of wisdom!! I'm 68 and been playing over 50 years now, you just stoke my guitar fire again!! Thanks my friend!! God Bless... --gary
Thanks for those killer chords in the loop ! As guitar players you can never learn enough inversions like those. Please don't ever take down your vids per one day when i have time i'll sit through all of them !
Hey Big Bender! Came here today to get my BUKOVACcination (daily repeat shots necessary!) only to find that I actually made it to the most recent upload! Binge-watched your classes over the past couple weeks, even though I'm mostly an acoustic guitarist, love the guitar-wisdom, tricks of the trade and general tongue-in-cheek wise-ass stuff, but mostly I come here for the war-stories and behind-the-scene glimpses you share with us. Kudos to you from Munich/Germany! Niels
Havala lipa Tom. Love your work. I’m in Scotland (with my Slovenian Mrs - Lili) so pick up class first thing. A pleasure to start my day (with coffee) and a handful of golden nugget chords. Thanks Tom. Appreciated.
That intro jam was absolutely phenomenal! Any guitar you play sounds great but especially that PRS and I'm not even a PRS guy. You make that thing sing.
I love how Tom always unconsciously throws a couple strums on his guitar mid sentence! Like he is always connected to his instrument... even when lost in thought!
Hello Tom, I just found you through a video of Tim Pierce. Your tone is unbelievable. So much dynamic, melodic, groovy and musical. You are a real story teller on your instrument. I am glad to found you here on TH-cam. Okay, you got me! Your channel is already subscribed! Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless!
Everything you've said and everybody you praised today (come to think of it, every video of yours), I agree with you a 100% ... and have said so many times. Thanks for posting, Tom!
Tom, Your style, precision, 'ear for music' and intonation when you bend a note... is impeccable artistry. It goes way beyond any genre of music. The 'tools' you possess as a musician... are of the highest quality. A musician of your caliber can apply your knowledge to any type of music.
That progression is just awesome. Nothing like minor to major - it allows for the emotions to venture out in the endless realm of possibilities. Love the old PRS. Wouldn't mind to have one just like it myself.
Fuckn aye about Trucks slide playing, he's definitely holding that down... damn near untouchable!! Huge fan of this channel by the way. Keep home skoolin us!!!
I'm going to have to watch these all again when I get back home - just spent a week with family since lockdown has been eased here in the UK and missing my guitar terribly but thanks so much Tom for this amazing catalog of your knowledge and infectious stories. It's a real pleasure to cue up the next video in the series and I'm nearly caught up.
Derek Trucks and Tommy Emmanuel are two of the best that i never fully got the hype about until I saw them live. My dad grew up going to Allman Bros concerts and said Dwayne was the best he ever heard. When I took him to see Derek a few years ago he flipped out. He can play one note and make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Such a rare gift.
Wow, the Home Skoolin coffee mugs are sold out. I'm very new here, first time viewer/long time player (30 yrs). So glad I watched the rig rundown with Bohlinger or I probably never would have found this channel. There's alota knowledge to be learned here, Tom's an amazing player. Tom, do you think you would ever make a solo/or band record with your song writing on it? I think it would be a real shame if it never ever happened.
Hey Tom, you have been playing a lot of soulful and chill stuff lately. It has been a hot second since we have seen you shred. In any event, always entertaining. Great stuff.
Hey Tom! Since you say you tweak your guitars a lot... and always have your toolbox.... can you tell us a bit about what you do check, adjust and to what specs you like? And what you leave for the pros? I've finally started getting into doing some basic work on mine and getting to know what's what. Thanks!
Thanks Tom. This segment in particular shows why you'd be a welcome addition to any session. I'm guessing many singer/songwriters compose with basic first position chords. The unique inversions you've been showing us would add depth and interest to any track. Very inspiring. Since my wife is working from home, my guitars can only be my second closest companions, but they are out of the cases and ready to hum.
@@Claypoool no it would be an awesome PRS jr type! one pickup is great (as I hold a 64 SG Jr in my hands right now). although I would be lost without fret markers. I had guitars without them
@@cortmiller If nothing else, the only thing I might change (I am curious about the pickup) is roll over to a P90 or maybe a double double blade would go right into the socket...but it's wicked as fuck as is, I just enjoy the simple platforms, right? Slab o wood, coil or two, natural finish straight up...you can see every flaw when it's not painted up. Or where they would be. :-)
Tom have you ever considered laying down some of these loops and sharing a wav file for us lesser gents to practice over? Maybe have a contest for coolest subscriber solo over your loop and winner gets a T-shirt or one of those sweet mugs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and inspiration man.
Hey Uncle Larry, not sure what is most inspiring to me, your guitar playing, or just how genuine a person you are. You are a no-hype kinda guy...you get what you see kinda guy. That makes what you share all the more valuable in my book.
Tom, this might be my favorite episode so far, full of piss and vinegar and "shut up and play your guitar" playing. Thanks for the E minors to B majors - my friends calls that the "crier" chord. Outstanding friend!
This thing I love about Tom is that he is an utter Badass, a bone crushing master of guitar domination, and he knows it and still remains matter-of-fact about it. He knows he doesn’t need to be modest, but also knows he has nothing to prove. His high school should rename the auditorium for him. To hell with the Wikipedia page! Haha
Derek's solo on Anyway, anyhow on Tiny Desk Concerts is absolutely amazing...the look that Susan gives him after his solo is one of absolute amazement....I've watched it 40000 times & it just screams..
Hey Tom, You are so good! Such an inspiration, that loop is amazing! I've asked you about Sun Valley Id in the past. I am here now, it is nice! Just wanted to say, that lead over that loop is really cool. Thank you!
Hey Tom.....a tip on your old Boogie......if you have any reservation about it's age and want to get it looked at, Mike Bedinelli, who most likely wired that amp when it was new, is still at Mesa. He does the repair/checkup on all the older Mark Series amps. I've sent him 2 of mine and they came back like new. Great amps.
@8:30 I personally dreaded the day youtube comment negativity would attempt to permeate the iron-clad soul of Little Tommy Bukovac. You've got your thing man, a product of your experiences and influences. That has lead you on your own journey, culminating in years of hard work materializing in a legendary session career. For fucks sake, this guy means to call Uncle Larry, the session man, anything but versatile? Your proclivities are not synonymous with your versatility as a player. I've seen you bust out more varying guitar parts than any guitar player that comes to mind right now. If some lonely dude is trying to undermine that by insinuating that you aren't complete enough, then fuck it. Like you said, COVID/social unrest is ravaging our world, more pressing things to worry about. Let's keep this thang rolling and keep the love abound. Take solace in the fact your videos have curbed COVID-depression for many of us. Thanks for keeping this going. Don't let the 2:30AM guy take over, I know him too, my version is a total asshole. Thanks Uncle Larry. All love, Papa Gene
"Hello Class!" Being a teacher myself, you actually are running your channel like a true teacher should. Starting with an "anticipatory set" or attention getter to start. Next, using consistent flow and language, each class being a similar structure, but different content. Next, student participation- using the viewer comments to drive the instruction. And most importantly, engaging and relevant content. Using humor, stories, and other experts in the field to teach ideas. And of course, demonstrating the ideas in context.
Thank you teacher.
I completely agree on the Derek Trucks reference. I met him when he was 13 playing at a local bar. His dad was his manager. I couldn't believe what I was witnessing. He was born with it. The spirit of Duane lives in him but he took that even further. A stunning musician.
I met Derek working Crossroads backstage in Chicago 2010. A true gentleman. We talked about music and guitars for about 30 minutes. He graciously took a picture with me. How cool is that? A world class player taking time to visit with a teamster loading trucks on the dock.
Slovenia is a beautiful country-you will love it. Agree about Derek Trucks-he is amazing but then so are you which is why we all love ya!
Totally agree about Derek Trucks. Have seen him live many times and it's always amazing. Derek is truly the best player today by a mile
Now that’s a PRS I can get onboard with. Impeccable stuff as always T.
If they started making those exact guitars I would buy one.
Just thinking the same.
Yes sir
Hi Tom, watching "Kenny Rogers : Biography" doco here on TV in Australia and there's footage of that tribute concert to Kenny Rogers with Kenny Aronoff on drums and Don Was on bass and who do I see on the white telecaster ? our hero Tom Bukovac ! Yeay !
"I'm pretty far removed like third generation removed, you might not remember me" I laughed so hard
I’m 54 episodes in and I gotta say that little PRS is the best sounding hammer I’ve heard on this channel so far. Incredible.
The thing that separates Tom from the rest of the musician world is his melody. Gift from God. How does he do it. Amazing.
I know you’re super busy now with your studio sessions and raising a family. Thanks for making time for this channel. You’re a hell of a guitar player - completely underrated - and a super cool dude. It’s an honor to learn from you.
Derek. Trucks. Period. It's great to hear someone who knows what they're talking about (you) who agrees with my long-held "best living guitarist" view! Great minds! Keep up the great work!
Love that simple PRS🤘
Hey Tom, I listened on my way to the office this morning as usual and just loved this backing track/progression. I chuckled repeatedly at the multiple F bombs peppered throughout today's class. We all know that Uncle Larry is a sensitive soul...it pains me to hear douchey comments from the viewer comments bin. Thankfully, they don't represent the class. That guy's comment was even more ludicrous than the one early on griping about the Beatles. I appreciate how you share with us, your class. It's like a big ole one room school house where the teacher has to teach all the grades at once and it somehow not only works, it's damn fun! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
From the Good Book: "When I was a punk, I spake as a punk,
I understood as a punk, I thought as a punk: but when I became a man,
I put away punk ass attitudes..." You totally rock, Tom!!!
You are DEFINITELY one humbe person/musician.....THAT along with your talent is why we watch you DAILY. THANK YOU for what you're doing.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro jam
02:54 - Hello, class!
05:18 - '78 Mesa Boogie Mark II amp
06:13 - Paul Reed Smith guitar
06:42 - Paul Reed Smith story
07:46 - View Comment Bin / Punk overhyped
09:35 - Slide guitar playing / Derek Trucks
10:56 - Thomas Joseph Bukovac hype / Slovenian
11:51 - Intro jam lesson / playing
Hey Tom, me and some of my buddies here in Cleveland have been digging your videos since this whole Covid-19 thing started. I had been reading your name on album credits for years (I’m a country fan) and always just assumed that you were just a electric rhythm player (which you are fucking awesome at) but never knew how great of an all around picker that you are. Your lead playing is killer. I have been playing acoustic now for the past 2 yrs gigging little bars with my drummer on my ‘87 D35. When the bars around here got shut down (happy to say they have since opened back up and we’re booking shows again) I have been picking the ol’ tele and LP again. Your approach to rhythm/lead playing has really inspired me to fire up the Marshall tubes again and rock out some electric guitar, so thank you for that, I’ve even went as far as to gig with the whole 5 piece band one night. We all love ya here in CLE and please keep cranking out the killer videos and representing Cleveland the way you do. We’re super proud to have you as a CLE school of hard knocks alumni
I happened to rewatch this one today just after receiving my
Bada$$ orange Homeskoolin coffee mug!
“Just cream please” kills every time.
Thanks, Unc!
I don't know what it is about your playing when you've got that guitar in your hands - but it's simply perfection. cheers
Same exact thought mi items ago @jon , watching Tom and Tim Pierce. So glad to see the background guys get a shimmer of spotlight they so deserve. I’d buy it too.
Your technique impresses and inspires me .... but your melodic phrasing mesmerizes me !! Unbelievable !! True guitar mastery !!!
Spot on with the Derek Trucks assessment. Dude’s on a different planet and it’s something to be celebrated!
Hi Tom, guitar Yoda! You talk so modestly about your homeskoolin' but with your playing and stories you teach me a lot about making music and how this is intertwined with life in general (follow your heart and use your mind, stand for what you believe in, give all you've got and don't give a f%$# sometimes). Thanks man.
Judging and diminishing Tom Bukovac's music taste should be considered a sin!
I think there is no coincidence that your vocabulary on guitar is endless, beautiful and sophisticated. It's all of the hours that you put playing the guitar and most importantly the time spent LISTENING to the music that you're sharing with us that made you this legend of a guitar player.
Also, that guitar is just amazing, if I was given the chance to pick one and have one (which I doubt that will ever happen lol) I would go for the same guitar but just with a P90, no birds because I have 3 of the birds tattooed on my arm 😁!! I seriously thank you from the bottom of my heart. These videos are truly inspirng and you sir, are one of my biggest and best influences! Cheers!
Parts of that loop sound like Since I’ve been loving you by Led Zep. Awesome work Tom, loving Homeskoolin!
Tom, I don't think I've ever seen someone take a stick in the eye so graciously. Thanks for keeping it positive, I think you've covered an enormous amount of ground.
Thanks from an ol' guy trying to learn guitar after the first attempt 50 some years ago. While i can't do much yet, and probably won't have 10,000 hours to catch up, I love what you show, your gracious attitude, and what you share with us . By the way, I still have my 60 something Les Paul Jr, which I bought back then. It still sounds awesome.
Hey Tom. You are the definition of a badass. I have watched and learned all the information and that was the first “sorry” mistake. You are the definition of a badass. Thank you for your kindness and knowledge
I used to have one of those old Yamaha Leslie's.... I also had the matching double manual organ that went along with it. I did a few recordings of my Les Paul going through the Leslie and it sounded so cool! Those square white speakers that rotate are wild!
From 1:15 to 1:25 , just pure soul. If you can't feel that, you must be dead. Haven't watched the whole video yet, but this is sounding like a good example of how playing less can be much more expressive.
Tone for days Uncle Larry! Love it. I have 1982 Mesa Mark IIb. It’s an ear crusher.
Deal Uncle Larry,
Thank you for sharing your skill with us. Thank you for sharing the knowledge only gained from the hard work you’ve done. Thank you for the advice and help avoiding wasteful ambitions in both life and guitar playing.
Because of you, while playing guitar, I’m starting to use my pinky, I use the shoulder of the pick when needed. I’m learning to use the “claw”. Im buying less gear and practicing more and noodling less. I’m getting better and I love it.
Humbly grateful for your knowledge and honesty,
The ReAL Homeskooled kids.
Hey Tom, seriously you really need to make an album of guitar instrumentals based on the chord progressions used in Homeskoolin". - you could even use Homeskoolin' as the title. And maybe a couple of the tracks could be "featuring Sarah Buxton". I'd buy it!
seriously - man I listen cuz i love guitar and Tom's killer on lead but have to jot down all the progressions for home use!
These are like his album. More pure, less produced, raw, just great.
would help us as a class as we'll having some stuff we can jam to!
Agree @zerr0ww. Plus hints on what scale or arpeggios to play with.
Your chordal ideas take me places--very nice lines played over them.
Derek Trucks plays notes like he’s reached into the actual soul of the note and asked it if he can expose it’s beauty to world.... and All notes give him permission. It’s absolutely beautiful and amazing to experience Dereks Playing. This Homeskoolin’ student loves what you do, Thank you Tom.....Still waiting for some Elliott Easton!! Come on now!!
damn, that's some poetic shit right there.
Trucks is every thing everyone say about him...that is, awesome. But for me anyway, his tone was very shrill earlier in his career. Those issues have been dealt with, but it still was a turn off for me back in the day.
I've been following Tom before he started this and didn't post much, and if you go way back he shot a quick vid playing an Elliot Easton solo.
Double thumbs up - for Derek and Elliott!
that would bring a tear to a glass eye. beautiful.
For the future
0:00 Intro jam
2:54 Greetings
5:18 Boogie
8:01 VCB 1 Mr. Ian McKaye calls in
9:35 VCB 2 Bob Brozman fan?
11:07 VCB 3 Comment from afar
11:51 Intro jam progression
15:06 nice
Tom. Today is July 20. I discovered you thru Tim Pierce. Im 67 in a week or so. i live in Buffalo, South Gippsland, Australia. I like your style. Your panache, your groove. Thanks for posting theses vids. I’ve some catching up to do. Love the comment about high amp volume, quiet guitar with Tim. All the best with the other stuff you have to deal with in the States these days. I have a friend in Portland and another in Arkansas. Both musos and they are struggling with where the US of A is heading. Good on you mate & thanks
Every day I watch these and I think "This is the best intro jam he's done". You out do yourself every single time. Phenomenal player and an encyclopedia of harmony. Keep doing your thing, Buk.
You should start listing the amp, guitar, and any pedals you use for us:) I’m sure we would all love it. Such a beautiful intro. The unison notes like 20 seconds in gave me a really deep connection to the moment. My Mom is in the hospital and this video helped me calm down a bit on my way back from work. Thank you for sharing
Bloody hell Tom…I’m weeping. So soft and soulful. ❤️
That PRS is a sweet tone machine, like that LP yesterday!! Ya know Tommy, Derek is a great player, but your my hero for taking the time to talk to us every day!! I play every day now and look forward to seeing you, and hearing your words of wisdom!! I'm 68 and been playing over 50 years now, you just stoke my guitar fire again!! Thanks my friend!! God Bless... --gary
On fire today! Derek Trucks is amazing! Your catalog is vast. Be you and keep it coming.
Thanks for those killer chords in the loop ! As guitar players you can never learn enough inversions like those. Please don't ever take down your vids per one day when i have time i'll sit through all of them !
That's pure gold man... Those chords are fucking amazing.
Hey Big Bender! Came here today to get my BUKOVACcination (daily repeat shots necessary!) only to find that I actually made it to the most recent upload! Binge-watched your classes over the past couple weeks, even though I'm mostly an acoustic guitarist, love the guitar-wisdom, tricks of the trade and general tongue-in-cheek wise-ass stuff, but mostly I come here for the war-stories and behind-the-scene glimpses you share with us. Kudos to you from Munich/Germany! Niels
Havala lipa Tom. Love your work. I’m in Scotland (with my Slovenian Mrs - Lili) so pick up class first thing. A pleasure to start my day (with coffee) and a handful of golden nugget chords. Thanks Tom. Appreciated.
Love when you play your PRS because it's sounds cool & is completely different than any other PRS.
That intro jam was absolutely phenomenal! Any guitar you play sounds great but especially that PRS and I'm not even a PRS guy. You make that thing sing.
Lol. Welcome to under the microscope 35k + subs. Stuff happens. Love the show. Thanks for all the stellar pointers.
Hey Buco... Tommy.... can't believe the smoothness.... love your work and THANK YOU!!
I love how Tom always unconsciously throws a couple strums on his guitar mid sentence! Like he is always connected to his instrument... even when lost in thought!
So good.......🙏🏼
Hello Tom, I just found you through a video of Tim Pierce. Your tone is unbelievable. So much dynamic, melodic, groovy and musical. You are a real story teller on your instrument. I am glad to found you here on TH-cam. Okay, you got me! Your channel is already subscribed! Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless!
This is the most entertaining thing on TH-cam lately, brilliant repartee & solid gold nuggets of fretboard wisdom❤️
This progression is really sweet!!! It does allow for one to “get lost”.
A bit of a Dear Prudence vibe going on here....warms my soul 👍✌️
Everything you've said and everybody you praised today (come to think of it, every video of yours), I agree with you a 100% ... and have said so many times. Thanks for posting, Tom!
Tom,
Your style, precision, 'ear for music' and intonation when you bend a note... is impeccable artistry. It goes way beyond any genre of music.
The 'tools' you possess as a musician... are of the highest quality. A musician of your caliber can apply your knowledge to any type of music.
Man, I adore that guitar - so raw, so dynamic
I could listen to that intro all day👍🏼🎸
That progression is just awesome. Nothing like minor to major - it allows for the emotions to venture out in the endless realm of possibilities. Love the old PRS. Wouldn't mind to have one just like it myself.
your videos make me super happy. thank you!
Fuckn aye about Trucks slide playing, he's definitely holding that down... damn near untouchable!! Huge fan of this channel by the way. Keep home skoolin us!!!
Hey Tom You convinced me - those mugs look good - and - they are sold out ?!? More on the way? Thanks for the show - Love it!
I'm going to have to watch these all again when I get back home - just spent a week with family since lockdown has been eased here in the UK and missing my guitar terribly but thanks so much Tom for this amazing catalog of your knowledge and infectious stories. It's a real pleasure to cue up the next video in the series and I'm nearly caught up.
Derek Trucks and Tommy Emmanuel are two of the best that i never fully got the hype about until I saw them live. My dad grew up going to Allman Bros concerts and said Dwayne was the best he ever heard. When I took him to see Derek a few years ago he flipped out. He can play one note and make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. Such a rare gift.
Wow, the Home Skoolin coffee mugs are sold out. I'm very new here, first time viewer/long time player (30 yrs). So glad I watched the rig rundown with Bohlinger or I probably never would have found this channel. There's alota knowledge to be learned here, Tom's an amazing player.
Tom, do you think you would ever make a solo/or band record with your song writing on it?
I think it would be a real shame if it never ever happened.
Tom you make everyday better with these videos
Hey Tom, you have been playing a lot of soulful and chill stuff lately. It has been a hot second since we have seen you shred. In any event, always entertaining. Great stuff.
Just so musical and moving.
Heart,soul,honesty and....oh,i stop and listening this intro song once again...and many more.
Thanks tom!
This was my favorite class. That loop and playing behind it is amazing.
Hey Tom! Since you say you tweak your guitars a lot... and always have your toolbox.... can you tell us a bit about what you do check, adjust and to what specs you like? And what you leave for the pros? I've finally started getting into doing some basic work on mine and getting to know what's what. Thanks!
Continued thanks for these lessons Buk. It’s the first thing I look for on the TH-cams each time I go for it... immense inspiration.
Intro jam was beautiful. Love it.
Just about spit out my beer... " This would be my favorite mug even if it said Gildan on it"!
VERY thorough skoolin', loved that progression Tom
Thanks Tom. This segment in particular shows why you'd be a welcome addition to any session. I'm guessing many singer/songwriters compose with basic first position chords. The unique inversions you've been showing us would add depth and interest to any track. Very inspiring. Since my wife is working from home, my guitars can only be my second closest companions, but they are out of the cases and ready to hum.
Jumped over from Tim's channel. I've got some catching up to do!
Damn Tom. My goal is to play as CLEAN as you do. Utterly beautiful playing.
Uncle Larry always delivers. Thank you again.
There's that guitar again...love that...that should be the Tom Bukovac sig...birds optional...
Yeah man, I hope Paul is watching...i bet he's cooking something up.
I would need a neck pick up though, other than that perfect!!
@@Claypoool yeah, but the one bridge p/u makes it unique...
@@Claypoool no it would be an awesome PRS jr type! one pickup is great (as I hold a 64 SG Jr in my hands right now). although I would be lost without fret markers. I had guitars without them
@@cortmiller If nothing else, the only thing I might change (I am curious about the pickup) is roll over to a P90 or maybe a double double blade would go right into the socket...but it's wicked as fuck as is, I just enjoy the simple platforms, right? Slab o wood, coil or two, natural finish straight up...you can see every flaw when it's not painted up. Or where they would be. :-)
Tom have you ever considered laying down some of these loops and sharing a wav file for us lesser gents to practice over? Maybe have a contest for coolest subscriber solo over your loop and winner gets a T-shirt or one of those sweet mugs. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and inspiration man.
Cool old Boogie. I have an old MKii combo that I love dearly.
Hey Uncle Larry, not sure what is most inspiring to me, your guitar playing, or just how genuine a person you are. You are a no-hype kinda guy...you get what you see kinda guy. That makes what you share all the more valuable in my book.
Tom, this might be my favorite episode so far, full of piss and vinegar and "shut up and play your guitar" playing. Thanks for the E minors to B majors - my friends calls that the "crier" chord. Outstanding friend!
This is fucking ridiculous. Some
of the greatest blues ever played Tommy ❤️
This thing I love about Tom is that he is an utter Badass, a bone crushing master of guitar domination, and he knows it and still remains matter-of-fact about it. He knows he doesn’t need to be modest, but also knows he has nothing to prove. His high school should rename the auditorium for him. To hell with the Wikipedia page! Haha
I turn 50 this year Tom. lol I feel you on the memory my friend. I just love this page. You make me want to be a better musician.
Derek's solo on Anyway, anyhow on Tiny Desk Concerts is absolutely amazing...the look that Susan gives him after his solo is one of absolute amazement....I've watched it 40000 times & it just screams..
Tom Bukovac making Chords great again!!!
Hello, and yes that was CLASS!👍
Hey Tom, You are so good! Such an inspiration, that loop is amazing! I've asked you about Sun Valley Id in the past. I am here now, it is nice! Just wanted to say, that lead over that loop is really cool. Thank you!
I am wearing that same shirt today. And that progression perfectly captures my mood(s) this morning.
Dear Uncle Larry, can we get a walk-around of the Impala?
Hey Tom.....a tip on your old Boogie......if you have any reservation about it's age and want to get it looked at, Mike Bedinelli, who most likely wired that amp when it was new, is still at Mesa. He does the repair/checkup on all the older Mark Series amps. I've sent him 2 of mine and they came back like new. Great amps.
That PRS is just phenomenal 👌👌
You did it again....Really touching. Thank you.
@8:30 I personally dreaded the day youtube comment negativity would attempt to permeate the iron-clad soul of Little Tommy Bukovac. You've got your thing man, a product of your experiences and influences. That has lead you on your own journey, culminating in years of hard work materializing in a legendary session career. For fucks sake, this guy means to call Uncle Larry, the session man, anything but versatile? Your proclivities are not synonymous with your versatility as a player. I've seen you bust out more varying guitar parts than any guitar player that comes to mind right now. If some lonely dude is trying to undermine that by insinuating that you aren't complete enough, then fuck it. Like you said, COVID/social unrest is ravaging our world, more pressing things to worry about. Let's keep this thang rolling and keep the love abound. Take solace in the fact your videos have curbed COVID-depression for many of us. Thanks for keeping this going. Don't let the 2:30AM guy take over, I know him too, my version is a total asshole. Thanks Uncle Larry. All love, Papa Gene
Right on dude...much love
Damn truth right here!! 👍👍
There was another yahoo early on that he gave the boot. So far so good, considering how folks sometimes behave online. Hear hear on all fronts.
@@501chorusecho "Dig deeper?" ... Digging for the gold we were promised by a fool ...
erajad marching in time to the laughing of a fool hahaaaa
Killer tones. Beautiful playing. Great faces when bending. The whole package. 👌🏻
Man just love that guitar. Cleveland rocks!!!! Cleveland rocks!!!!