Tom, I've been playing guitar for most of my 42 years on this earth but never took it seriously b/c I was constantly told that a career in music was futile, or something "other people do". Some of my favorites are "Get used to being hungry" and "It's all in who you know not what you know." This had the effect of putting people like yourself on a pedestal in my mind, b/c to me you've all done something I could never hope to. Only recently have I decided that I'm going to recommit myself to music and make the most of it. Will I ever "make it"? It's highly doubtful, but that's ok b/c I love it and that's enough for me. Seeing you open up about your own personal doubts and struggles makes it seem so much more accessible. It brings accomplished players off off the pedestal I've put them on allowed me to see them as normal people no different than me which builds my confidence. Thanks for what you're doing, these videos are a highlight of my day. I hope others are getting the same benefits that I am.
@@revelry1969 Oh it wasn't a put down. I put it in quotes because he refers to it as a Gretsch Shitbox in the previous video. In that video it is out of site, and he is playing through it. I have a vintage shitbox of my own by that other fartbox brand: Fender.
I remember reading a Dicky Betts interview where he said he loved Jerry's playing but couldn't listen to him all the time or he would play just like him. Kinda interesting. I love them both too. Both Legends. Liz Reed has been my favorite song since I was 4, I'm 40 now. I'm a sucker for an instrumental.
Thinking about the question on mistakes amateurs make: One of the architects at my last workplace was a leading expert in building envelope and ran seminars and courses on the subject. He once told me the way he opens a seminar is with this: "the only reason I am standing up here talking to you, and you are there listening to me, is I have made more mistakes than you. It's stuck with me ever since and I think applies to many things, especially guitar playing. keep up the great vids, Tom.
If I've learned one thing in my 60 trips around the sun, it is that the more I learn about anything, the less I know. Music is infinite. You cannot know it all.
Dear Tom, Seems like every five years I find a "new" guitar player that really inspires me to be ME. I feel that inspiration is the most valuable gift any musician can give to another. Can´t really tell you how much I appreciate Homeskoolin´. I´m a huge vintage guitar nerd but I´d rather have a beer with you and talk for one hour than spend that hour with any of your guitars! You have crossed that line where the actual gear doesn´t really matter. Thanks and greetings from Finland!
The coolest thing is, when you're jonesing for a new video, you can always go back to the early volumes and still be just as inspired to pick up your guitar as the last one you saw. It's just like the old great albums. Not a bad cut on the whole record. Happy Holidays Tom. Enjoy the break.
You are becoming the Guitar therapist. Honesty is hard to swallow but you can’t get better unless you look at yourself (understand the musician you want to aspire to) and see what you need to improve on. Appreciate your honesty, you being you...keep kicking ass.
Watching your videos will forever be linked to this time in history for me. What a treat to watch your videos and the stories you share with us. Hope you find a way to maintain some sort of schedule once this all passes. Be well.
Chapters 00:00 - Jerry Garcia intro riffage 01:51 - Magical properties / Dickie Betts 02:54 - New logo / Farmland 03:43 - Reader Comments 04:44 - Secret in 4th finger 06:27 - Not selling something 07:38 - Modeling amps and quitting 08:40 - Hard on oneself 10:32 - So much to learn / Ted Greene
thanks for mentioning Ted (Greene) I knew Ted when I lived in Los Angeles, I went to his place in Woodland Hills before he moved into the apartment. He showed me things that I still have yet to grasp on guitar. I honestly think he might have had criticisms for Bach if he had met him...Ted was one serious musician...
I am so glad that you talked about Ted Green. I show videos to my students, of him playing amazing, fantastic stuff while people are talking, drinking and i guess not caring, so that they understand what greatness and humility are all about. Regards.
DUDE. What a great track and feel. Seriously so glad to hear you play and talk about this music this way. I'm 36 and JUST discovered the magic. Have a great day brother :)
Homeskoolin' is my new favorite. I eagerly anticipate a "cheers" to Tom with my Royale (first coffee of the day) every morning. Cheers and keep up the skoolin'! #smartereveryday
big kudos to my man Tom Buk. you've seriously risen in the ranks of guitar-youtube so quickly. and for good reason! everybody is tuning in now and talking about your vids man. we can all appreciate that you're just laid back talking to your squad (us) showing us a piece of everything you've picked up and developed thru the many years putting boot to guitar pavement our there in the real world. love it
This channel is saving me from the pandemic related blues. Thanks so much. Grateful Dead and Ted Greene in one video!!! The two biggest influences on my musical life. I took lessons from Ted when I was 14 in 1968. I saw a couple hundred Dead shows from '69 to '95, and knew all of those guys. Being into the Dead led me to so many different kinds of music, from Branford Marsalis to Ry Cooder (another favorite of mine). I also like to hear you mention all of the great bands that you like from that time. I saw 'em all, from the Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Hendrix, Joplin, so, so many. Your videos are for music lovers, not necessarily guitar players. Luckily I'm both. I can't thank you enough..
Tom first off this is hands down my favorite channel on TH-cam right now. A bit of everything playing, humor, history, and real world experience. Question, although your lead playing is amazing its your rhythm playing and your right hand that gets me the most. What are some of the things that really got you good at playing rhythm guitar? Both techniques and bands? Thanks man, really inspiring stuff!
Hey Tom, I love your daily lessons. They have become a highlight of my day during all this crap. Your comments about rushing and phrasing are right on. It's good to hear the perspective and tips from a pro who has been on the front lines. Please keep them coming, thanks.
Tom- the cat in the background seems to have amazing rhythm. There are so many places to find licks and tricks but but your insight on concepts is really valuable. Thanks so much for that. I also like that you've confirmed what I already thought about TIm Pierce and Guthrie Trapp, in that they are both good guys. Thanks man!!
These videos are like an old pair of shoes I love and when my feet go in it opens a portal to a comfort space n the brain letting me know all is in divine order. I love this vibe bro...brother, friend. Cheers and thanks.
My wife and family thanks you! She said that hearing me clam over this progression all day was a wonderful change from my attempts at playing "prog, jazz, nerd rock, and nasty blues." Kids loved it too and were grooving. She almost forgave me for playing guitar all day instead of working...almost. My wife hates me and my guitar a little lees because of Homeskoolin' Thanks man! Glad your finger came back...man...
Thank you so much for your time. You are probably the most passionate guitarist I've ever seen or heard. Funny thing about what you said about your finger injury, I cut the top of my thumb off with a sawzall, I'd leave a trail of blood on the fretboard, but I played through the pain and now I'm a better player because I had to think outside the box. Nowadays, I don't believe there is a box. Thanks 👍 man, Steve Potter.
I'm tuning in from England and loving your musical references and I'm surprised by all of the British players that have inspired you. Having been weaned on prog rock (I'm 55) from my brother's vinyl collection of Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and Yes, and folk rock of Caravan and Camel, personally I'm dredging back in to the deep south of the USA and digging out The Allman Bros, Live at Filmore, and early Lynard Skynard and SRV. Also looking up all the great musicians you reference in these vlogs. It's strange how this immersive talk about music is inspiring me to play more...keep 'em coming Tom, and let's have another duet from you and Sarah soon. Stay safe, keep well.😷
Even being laid-off, I still find myself in good spirit because of your videos and insight. So thanks for that Tom. I’ve been meaning to request that you do a lesson on your right hand. Hybrid picking seems like a different world to me, even though I can play with a pick, or my fingers (separately).
Timely for me that you talked about you finger injury. Yesterday I accidentally sliced open my right hand pointer finger, had to get a bunch of stitches, and have been struggling with holding a pick. I’ll go work on alternate hand things. Thanks, man!
Sweet Les Paul! Jerry & Dickey - I made that connection too. My brother, who also plays, lost the end of a left hand finger in a printing press and couldn't play for 6 months too. He fully came back to playing like you. Inspiring.
Man,Garcia and betts!!two of my favorites.you’re,absolutely right about the dead,can’t help but to be happy listening to them..would love to see you n a jam band.lol
Another chance to spend some quality time listening to a guitar genius sharing hard earned wisdom imparted with wit and sincerity-shame i had to live through a God Damn plague to get to hear it-ain’t life a bitch
Smashed finger will always hurt in a certain spot. Right where he or she stitched it together. Glad I still have mine. It took forever to get it back where it didn’t hurt on every note. Same finger, right in the middle of the nail. Caused by a Domino clutch lever on a Harley Legerro (no ball end). Thanks for bringing back that memory. 1971, I remember sitting in class giving everyone the middle finger the next day. Well...It was thumping..
Dang I got excited that Tom was gonna answer my question on Bob Weir style rhythm playing with this one from a few volumes ago. Don't act like you dont want tom to answer your question in a video... regardless, awesome talk as always!
Tom, those kids are lucky to learn from you because you are a REAL musician. I never had lessons, I found them to be counterproductive- when I was starting out- if I had a guitar teacher like you back then, I may have stuck with it. But I developed my ear, and that skill is so so so important. I have just recently tried to embrace theory and add it. Thanks for making it palatable and interesting for me. Cheers Guitar Poet
Hey Tom .... hello from Croatia .... your last name has its roots here (but I believe you know it too) I just want to tell you that I have a friend a guitar player, man you two are doppelgangers. Except for the physical resemblance, the movements, the gestures, the ticks when you move your hair .... you are totally the same, amazing. I wish you and your family a lot of happiness and health
About the Beatles, couldn't agree more TB! As a musician and overall music fanatic (grew up in the 70's, best decade ever for music!) I love all things music but it'll always be Beatles 1st, then everything else. BTW, you sir are a total badass, thanks for these sessions, look forward to the new one everyday. Be safe
Great playing, as always. Love the comment about Garcia and Betts. I read a Betts interview where he acknowledged a connection in his and Garcia's styles and levels of mastery. I have always heard them similarly too. They can both make a major sound so cool. Uplifting with an amazing flow. Sense of forward motion but not too rushed.
Did nobody notice the (maybe not so random) deco in the background for the last couple videos? Now it’s even waiving at us! Love you actually started doing this, lol
I'm trying to become a better player during this stay-at-home period. I have been playing for 15 years... but it was basically 1 year repeated 15 times. Your videos have been super helpful at connecting dots.
I was late to the Grateful Dead/ Garcia thing as well and there truly isn't anything better than a nice hot summer day with a cold beer (Rolling Rock for you of course) listening to the Dead. I have a new appreciation for John Mayer with playing in Dead & Co., he's respecting Jerry but doing his own thing with it, it's groovy. Back to the prog rock...can you post a video of you playing Mood For A Day or Horizions?
Tom, your brief vids have become the highlights of my lockdown...in Canada. I've been down the TH-cam rabbit hole for revisiting old favorites, as well as discovering new talent. I discovered you in Bohlinger's Rig Rundown and appreciated your humble/laconic expertise and insight as a gear nerd with chops. You are next level at the mind game of guitar and it's fascinating. Hope you have the opportunity to write a book someday. BTW, love your influences, especially the prog rock. Keep up the great work, and stay safe. Many thanks! Gary
Really loving these videos, this is a crazy time we are living in and I sure appreciate your views on guitar and being a musician. I've played for a long time and certainly guilty of the guitar player behaviors that drives you nuts. It's a great thing to have your toes stepped on from time to time, I want to always be willing to learn, sore toes and all! Thanks Tom, best to you man!
You talked about your finger accident and about the use of the thumb, reminded me of a teacher that said to me something interesting: "the hand is part of a living organism, you can teach it to do anything in its physical limits". I saw Tommy Emmanuel saying something in this same train of thought, that you have to expose your hands to new challenges and your hands will adapt to what you want to do. Thanks for the knowledge you're spreading, man. Love Betts and Garcia, and agree with you, they sound a bit alike in their note choice, but as you said another time, each one with their own persolalities. Cheers from Brazil!
You've managed to create the best thing on youtube from your garage. You've kept me practicing through all this chaos. I discovered your page a little late in the game so I'm playing catchup. Quick little thought on Jerry's playing is his abundant use of half step bends. His way of bending from a "wrong note" to a "right note" created such a nice sense of gentle tension. Anyway, just a passing thought. Love your playing and be well. Thanks for the channel, Tom!
Hey Tom. Loving your vids. So refreshing to listen to your stories and your honesty. You are an inspiration and a key part in my continuous learning to play. I’m 56 now and I’m an intermediate player. I appreciate vids like yours so much and I believe players at any level will be encouraged by your work. Anyway I’m rambling on now. Cheers from Australia and may you and your Family be safe.
First I want to thank you for putting this series out. It's so refreshing to hear someone go past stunt guitar and get to the real challenge of saying something. A paraphrased quote from Elias Marsallis quote about impressing people and getting an applause versus moving people and getting fans comes to mind and I'm sure you're getting a lot of fans on this show. I don't want to get too in the weeds with this question because I know you covered a lot extensively in the rig run down, but I wanted to know how how approach dialing in your sound at home vs. stage vs. studio. You probably have enough gear that you can just bring a bunch of different things to a session and get whatever you need - but if you had, say a small fly rig and one or two guitars and had to rehearse, play and record remotely I was just wondering how you'd make it work in that situation? A lot of players only have a single amp, a handful of effects or a multieffect and a guitar or two and (back when people were still playing live music in public places in front of people), I used to see a lot of guitarists really struggle with dialing in tones in their bedroom and then not have it translate on stage. Sorry for the convoluted question and the foray into gear - but I'm more interested in your problem solving approach than "Use this guitar and amp with these mikes". You should seriously consider a tip jar for the channel, or a patreon or something or at a minimum some links to where we can buy some Buk product. When you get the Tom Time shirts for sale, please let us know! Thanks again for the great playing and generosity.
Thanks for mentioning Ted Greene and your thoughts on him. I "discovered" him a number of years ago and he blew my mind. I picked up a number of books and have the "Modern Chrod Progressions" near the music stand. A bit skeered to open it tho but I will. Peace Tom and Fam.
More wisdom, no BS. These videos are awesome on so many levels, it is incredible. Never seen nuttin' like them! Todays takeaway for me, and maybe many of us in these strange times. Tom talked about the busted finger, the struggle, and also the eventual benefits (go go pinky power ;) ). Strength often comes through adversity. We need that now ;)
FIRE, FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN.... That would be a sweet video. Up and down the neck to dead music. Loose and colourful! Just jumped on the bandwagon Tom! Love it. Keep going
I like your face when you talk about People compairing Kemper Profiles and Stuff like that. ;-) . I had a Kemper and I thought that these Michael Britt Sounds are the Heaven of Guitar Amps. But I hated all this Computer Stuff, the programming ect. Then I luckily bought a 1977 4x12 Red Marshall Box from an old Hammond Player who's Monitor that was. For 300 Bucks. I fell in love with it . I thought about powering the Kemper and play with that . Then I saw a 1990 JCM 800 100 W Marshall Head in red. I bought it for 1000 Bucks. Plugged it into the Box , strummed one Chord and... selled the Kemper over Ebay. I never had an Amp like this Marshall. I had Fenders, Carvin and some Modelling Amps like Boss Katana. Always two Channel or three Channel Amps , where you switch the channels . Then I saw your Rigdown Video and knew that my search is over. I now have a Pedalboard with some Pedals that i like and the one Channel Marshall. Thats my Amp heaven now !
OMG Buk! You’re subs have gone up tremendously. I remember when it was less than 500 for the longest time. So glad you’re having a whole new audience. You really have a kick ass channel that I’m totally addicted too. Keep up the great work man. You’re making a positive difference to so many of us. 🍷😎👍🏼
Hey Tom, your videos have become "must see TV" for me on a daily basis, I have been a fan for many years and its nice that the long drought of content has ended for now. I am also a lover of small vintage amp and that Gretsch/Valco is a nice one, that is not one with 6973's is it? Anyway my real question is do you is do you ever write songs with Sarah or is not doing that the secret to a happy marriage? Love you both! When do I get to buy a Rolling Bukovac T-shirt!!!!
I've been watching these videos daily and I've learned so much. This lesson was particularly impactful. Thanks for doing this, especially during this crazy time in the world. You're right, there is so much to learn when it comes to guitar, let alone music! I find I can overwhelm myself which just leads me to be even harder on myself. What's been helping me though is, maybe you'd agree with this or not, but it's asking the questions "what kind of player do I want to be? What's my voice on the guitar, and how can I use all this to help cultivate all that?" I've definitely haven't arrived, for sure, always learning, or at least trying my best to! Thanks again man for these lessons, really helping me to get close to answering those exact questions for myself.
Tom....I grew up on Dickie...and Jerry ..damn...they totally have similarities....major pentatonic...grooves...love your homeschooling.....totally have been Ted greene lately....just otherworldly harmony...I fear that you'll stop these vids when all this clears up you make my day.....
Your honesty and insight is very inspiring. Thank you for talking about the areas you fall short in, or have fallin short, as a musician. I can relate to so much. Love your playing and I can feel the emotion! I hope you continue these videos and tell about more experiences. Love it, Tom! #clevelandrocks
Your honesty, sincerity and passion is truly inspiring. Keeping us all motivated and more importantly real. Hope to share a rolling rock with you and collect some knowledge down the line.
Tom, I've been playing guitar for most of my 42 years on this earth but never took it seriously b/c I was constantly told that a career in music was futile, or something "other people do". Some of my favorites are "Get used to being hungry" and "It's all in who you know not what you know." This had the effect of putting people like yourself on a pedestal in my mind, b/c to me you've all done something I could never hope to. Only recently have I decided that I'm going to recommit myself to music and make the most of it. Will I ever "make it"? It's highly doubtful, but that's ok b/c I love it and that's enough for me. Seeing you open up about your own personal doubts and struggles makes it seem so much more accessible. It brings accomplished players off off the pedestal I've put them on allowed me to see them as normal people no different than me which builds my confidence. Thanks for what you're doing, these videos are a highlight of my day. I hope others are getting the same benefits that I am.
I can totally relate to your story. I hope your quest of recommiting to music music is doing well !
Extremely well said. Many of us are in exactly the same place. I think the final goal is to have fun.
Count me in on the Homeskoolin’ T-shirts and coffee mugs!
Tom needs a tv show with interviews and plenty of musical interludes. 👍
Love the "Gretsch Shitbox" with Maneki Neko/Waving Cat.
Craiger don’t put down the little shitbox in the back. Some of those were amazing little amps 😀
@@revelry1969 Oh it wasn't a put down. I put it in quotes because he refers to it as a Gretsch Shitbox in the previous video. In that video it is out of site, and he is playing through it. I have a vintage shitbox of my own by that other fartbox brand: Fender.
The dead influence.
I remember reading a Dicky Betts interview where he said he loved Jerry's playing but couldn't listen to him all the time or he would play just like him. Kinda interesting. I love them both too. Both Legends. Liz Reed has been my favorite song since I was 4, I'm 40 now. I'm a sucker for an instrumental.
Thinking about the question on mistakes amateurs make: One of the architects at my last workplace was a leading expert in building envelope and ran seminars and courses on the subject. He once told me the way he opens a seminar is with this: "the only reason I am standing up here talking to you, and you are there listening to me, is I have made more mistakes than you. It's stuck with me ever since and I think applies to many things, especially guitar playing. keep up the great vids, Tom.
If I've learned one thing in my 60 trips around the sun, it is that the more I learn about anything, the less I know. Music is infinite. You cannot know it all.
These “talks” prove to be even more valuable than a standard lesson. Thank you Tom!
Dear Tom,
Seems like every five years I find a "new" guitar player that really inspires me to be ME. I feel that inspiration is the most valuable gift any musician can give to another. Can´t really tell you how much I appreciate Homeskoolin´. I´m a huge vintage guitar nerd but I´d rather have a beer with you and talk for one hour than spend that hour with any of your guitars! You have crossed that line where the actual gear doesn´t really matter. Thanks and greetings from Finland!
The coolest thing is, when you're jonesing for a new video, you can always go back to the early volumes and still be just as inspired to pick up your guitar as the last one you saw. It's just like the old great albums. Not a bad cut on the whole record. Happy Holidays Tom. Enjoy the break.
You are becoming the Guitar therapist. Honesty is hard to swallow but you can’t get better unless you look at yourself (understand the musician you want to aspire to) and see what you need to improve on. Appreciate your honesty, you being you...keep kicking ass.
Watching your videos will forever be linked to this time in history for me. What a treat to watch your videos and the stories you share with us. Hope you find a way to maintain some sort of schedule once this all passes. Be well.
Chapters
00:00 - Jerry Garcia intro riffage
01:51 - Magical properties / Dickie Betts
02:54 - New logo / Farmland
03:43 - Reader Comments
04:44 - Secret in 4th finger
06:27 - Not selling something
07:38 - Modeling amps and quitting
08:40 - Hard on oneself
10:32 - So much to learn / Ted Greene
thanks for mentioning Ted (Greene) I knew Ted when I lived in Los Angeles, I went to his place in Woodland Hills before he moved into the apartment. He showed me things that I still have yet to grasp on guitar. I honestly think he might have had criticisms for Bach if he had met him...Ted was one serious musician...
Mr Bukovac, you’re a breath of fresh air. 👍🏻😎
I am so glad that you talked about Ted Green. I show videos to my students, of him playing amazing, fantastic stuff while people are talking, drinking and i guess not caring, so that they understand what greatness and humility are all about. Regards.
DUDE. What a great track and feel. Seriously so glad to hear you play and talk about this music this way. I'm 36 and JUST discovered the magic. Have a great day brother :)
Michael Palmisano no surprise seeing you pop up here. Buk is a treasure. His videos are as authentic as it gets.
Homeskoolin' is my new favorite. I eagerly anticipate a "cheers" to Tom with my Royale (first coffee of the day) every morning. Cheers and keep up the skoolin'! #smartereveryday
Tom Bukovac Thanks for Workingmans Bread What A treat your homeschooling videos are for this 70 year old man. Guitar rules
big kudos to my man Tom Buk. you've seriously risen in the ranks of guitar-youtube so quickly. and for good reason! everybody is tuning in now and talking about your vids man. we can all appreciate that you're just laid back talking to your squad (us) showing us a piece of everything you've picked up and developed thru the many years putting boot to guitar pavement our there in the real world. love it
This channel is saving me from the pandemic related blues. Thanks so much. Grateful Dead and Ted Greene in one video!!! The two biggest influences on my musical life. I took lessons from Ted when I was 14 in 1968. I saw a couple hundred Dead shows from '69 to '95, and knew all of those guys. Being into the Dead led me to so many different kinds of music, from Branford Marsalis to Ry Cooder (another favorite of mine). I also like to hear you mention all of the great bands that you like from that time. I saw 'em all, from the Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Hendrix, Joplin, so, so many. Your videos are for music lovers, not necessarily guitar players. Luckily I'm both. I can't thank you enough..
Nice Tom! Love the LP Special. I’m looking for one right now. Thanks for the sun shine today.
Tom first off this is hands down my favorite channel on TH-cam right now. A bit of everything playing, humor, history, and real world experience. Question, although your lead playing is amazing its your rhythm playing and your right hand that gets me the most. What are some of the things that really got you good at playing rhythm guitar? Both techniques and bands? Thanks man, really inspiring stuff!
papastache102 thanks dude!
Tasty and chill intro. Just what I needed for my lunch break!
Oh, and the LP Special is beautiful!
Hey Tom, I love your daily lessons. They have become a highlight of my day during all this crap. Your comments about rushing and phrasing are right on. It's good to hear the perspective and tips from a pro who has been on the front lines. Please keep them coming, thanks.
Tom- the cat in the background seems to have amazing rhythm. There are so many places to find licks and tricks but but your insight on concepts is really valuable. Thanks so much for that. I also like that you've confirmed what I already thought about TIm Pierce and Guthrie Trapp, in that they are both good guys. Thanks man!!
"How did you get that little fella working like a boss?" I hear that all the time! Great vids
These videos are like an old pair of shoes I love and when my feet go in it opens a portal to a comfort space n the brain letting me know all is in divine order. I love this vibe bro...brother, friend. Cheers and thanks.
My wife and family thanks you! She said that hearing me clam over this progression all day was a wonderful change from my attempts at playing "prog, jazz, nerd rock, and nasty blues." Kids loved it too and were grooving. She almost forgave me for playing guitar all day instead of working...almost. My wife hates me and my guitar a little lees because of Homeskoolin' Thanks man! Glad your finger came back...man...
Player you make my day when I see that you’ve posted another gem . I look forward to whatever’s next. Best to you and yours. Thanks
Check out the jam on Shakedown Street 6/30/85, also the whole show 10/12/84. Unbelievable wizardry.
Thank you so much for your time. You are probably the most passionate guitarist I've ever seen or heard. Funny thing about what you said about your finger injury, I cut the top of my thumb off with a sawzall, I'd leave a trail of blood on the fretboard, but I played through the pain and now I'm a better player because I had to think outside the box. Nowadays, I don't believe there is a box. Thanks 👍 man, Steve Potter.
Hey Tom, thanks for the inspiration. So refreshing watching someone share their love of music without trying to endorse anything.
Love your TV Yellow Gibson LP , P-90s sounds amazing.
The cat is pumpin! Betts and Garcia are like cosmic brothers.
I'm tuning in from England and loving your musical references and I'm surprised by all of the British players that have inspired you. Having been weaned on prog rock (I'm 55) from my brother's vinyl collection of Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull and Yes, and folk rock of Caravan and Camel, personally I'm dredging back in to the deep south of the USA and digging out The Allman Bros, Live at Filmore, and early Lynard Skynard and SRV. Also looking up all the great musicians you reference in these vlogs. It's strange how this immersive talk about music is inspiring me to play more...keep 'em coming Tom, and let's have another duet from you and Sarah soon. Stay safe, keep well.😷
Dear Tom, you rule and this video series has made my fkn life. Come to Australia and I’ll buy the beers. Cheers
Even being laid-off, I still find myself in good spirit because of your videos and insight. So thanks for that Tom. I’ve been meaning to request that you do a lesson on your right hand. Hybrid picking seems like a different world to me, even though I can play with a pick, or my fingers (separately).
Love the new visitors on top of the Marshall!!!! Great additions Tom, you are a gem!
Timely for me that you talked about you finger injury. Yesterday I accidentally sliced open my right hand pointer finger, had to get a bunch of stitches, and have been struggling with holding a pick. I’ll go work on alternate hand things. Thanks, man!
Sweet Les Paul! Jerry & Dickey - I made that connection too. My brother, who also plays, lost the end of a left hand finger in a printing press and couldn't play for 6 months too. He fully came back to playing like you. Inspiring.
Man,Garcia and betts!!two of my favorites.you’re,absolutely right about the dead,can’t help but to be happy listening to them..would love to see you n a jam band.lol
I think I’ve said this on a later homeskoolin Episode but this Def. Top five. Rust belt gold rings on ya!
Another chance to spend some quality time listening to a guitar genius sharing hard earned wisdom imparted with wit and sincerity-shame i had to live through a God Damn plague to get to hear it-ain’t life a bitch
Love the 🐈’s arm bouncing in and out of time with you
Ha! I noticed too!
Smashed finger will always hurt in a certain spot. Right where he or she stitched it together. Glad I still have mine. It took forever to get it back where it didn’t hurt on every note. Same finger, right in the middle of the nail. Caused by a Domino clutch lever on a Harley Legerro (no ball end). Thanks for bringing back that memory. 1971, I remember sitting in class giving everyone the middle finger the next day. Well...It was thumping..
This riff raff is STILL here. And STILL amazed at the musicality of this YT Channel! Thanks Headmaster
Dang I got excited that Tom was gonna answer my question on Bob Weir style rhythm playing with this one from a few volumes ago. Don't act like you dont want tom to answer your question in a video... regardless, awesome talk as always!
That old saying hey, the more we learn the less we realise we know! Great videos man it’s really refreshing 🙂
When are the Home Skoolin' coffee mugs and t-shirts going to be available??
lolololol
Also, craft beer named "Bukowski of guitar"
Yeah! Homeskoolin’ merch. 😎🎸👍
Tom, those kids are lucky to learn from you because you are a REAL musician. I never had lessons, I found them to be counterproductive- when I was starting out- if I had a guitar teacher like you back then, I may have stuck with it. But I developed my ear, and that skill is so so so important.
I have just recently tried to embrace theory and add it. Thanks for making it palatable and interesting for me.
Cheers Guitar Poet
So much wisdom man. A pleasure to hear to you play and speak music.
Hey Tom .... hello from Croatia .... your last name has its roots here (but I believe you know it too)
I just want to tell you that I have a friend a guitar player, man you two are doppelgangers.
Except for the physical resemblance, the movements, the gestures, the ticks when you move your hair .... you are totally the same, amazing.
I wish you and your family a lot of happiness and health
About the Beatles, couldn't agree more TB! As a musician and overall music fanatic (grew up in the 70's, best decade ever for music!) I love all things music but it'll always be Beatles 1st, then everything else. BTW, you sir are a total badass, thanks for these sessions, look forward to the new one everyday. Be safe
Great playing, as always. Love the comment about Garcia and Betts. I read a Betts interview where he acknowledged a connection in his and Garcia's styles and levels of mastery. I have always heard them similarly too. They can both make a major sound so cool. Uplifting with an amazing flow. Sense of forward motion but not too rushed.
Did nobody notice the (maybe not so random) deco in the background for the last couple videos? Now it’s even waiving at us! Love you actually started doing this, lol
That's the beautiful thing about playing guitar, it's an endless musical journey....;-)
I'm trying to become a better player during this stay-at-home period. I have been playing for 15 years... but it was basically 1 year repeated 15 times.
Your videos have been super helpful at connecting dots.
Fiyah! Fiyah on the mountain! ...same, I wasn’t into the dead very much at first. I love em now.
Love the change in scenery
Thanks for making these vids... you sir are a breath of fresh air. Your bring a simplicity to the complications of guitar playing. That’s a compliment
Les Paul Special, my favorite! Part LP, and Part Tele.
I was late to the Grateful Dead/ Garcia thing as well and there truly isn't anything better than a nice hot summer day with a cold beer (Rolling Rock for you of course) listening to the Dead. I have a new appreciation for John Mayer with playing in Dead & Co., he's respecting Jerry but doing his own thing with it, it's groovy. Back to the prog rock...can you post a video of you playing Mood For A Day or Horizions?
Tom, your brief vids have become the highlights of my lockdown...in Canada. I've been down the TH-cam rabbit hole for revisiting old favorites, as well as discovering new talent. I discovered you in Bohlinger's Rig Rundown and appreciated your humble/laconic expertise and insight as a gear nerd with chops. You are next level at the mind game of guitar and it's fascinating. Hope you have the opportunity to write a book someday. BTW, love your influences, especially the prog rock. Keep up the great work, and stay safe. Many thanks! Gary
Nice Man, Im not sure there is any thing else like this on the TH-cam's. Somehow you inspire me to just be ,better,.
Tom is great. Definitely check out Rick Beato as well.
Love this guy !! I’ve got an old brown like that - sometimes it makes me just stop and wonder how something can have those kinda tones
Love the TV Special man...easily my favorite guitar!
Come for guitar, but stay for the wisdom!
im learning more about music by watching your channel,thanks!
Really loving these videos, this is a crazy time we are living in and I sure appreciate your views on guitar and being a musician. I've played for a long time and certainly guilty of the guitar player behaviors that drives you nuts. It's a great thing to have your toes stepped on from time to time, I want to always be willing to learn, sore toes and all! Thanks Tom, best to you man!
You talked about your finger accident and about the use of the thumb, reminded me of a teacher that said to me something interesting: "the hand is part of a living organism, you can teach it to do anything in its physical limits". I saw Tommy Emmanuel saying something in this same train of thought, that you have to expose your hands to new challenges and your hands will adapt to what you want to do.
Thanks for the knowledge you're spreading, man. Love Betts and Garcia, and agree with you, they sound a bit alike in their note choice, but as you said another time, each one with their own persolalities. Cheers from Brazil!
You've managed to create the best thing on youtube from your garage. You've kept me practicing through all this chaos. I discovered your page a little late in the game so I'm playing catchup. Quick little thought on Jerry's playing is his abundant use of half step bends. His way of bending from a "wrong note" to a "right note" created such a nice sense of gentle tension. Anyway, just a passing thought. Love your playing and be well. Thanks for the channel, Tom!
Hey Tom. Loving your vids. So refreshing to listen to your stories and your honesty. You are an inspiration and a key part in my continuous learning to play. I’m 56 now and I’m an intermediate player. I appreciate vids like yours so much and I believe players at any level will be encouraged by your work. Anyway I’m rambling on now. Cheers from Australia and may you and your Family be safe.
Corona, go away - Tom please stay - love your channel 😎🤘 So much wisdom coming from hard work and experience
Tom,
I really enjoy your videos and have learned a lot. Thanks man. Peace from Casa Bennett in North Carolina!
First I want to thank you for putting this series out. It's so refreshing to hear someone go past stunt guitar and get to the real challenge of saying something. A paraphrased quote from Elias Marsallis quote about impressing people and getting an applause versus moving people and getting fans comes to mind and I'm sure you're getting a lot of fans on this show.
I don't want to get too in the weeds with this question because I know you covered a lot extensively in the rig run down, but I wanted to know how how approach dialing in your sound at home vs. stage vs. studio. You probably have enough gear that you can just bring a bunch of different things to a session and get whatever you need - but if you had, say a small fly rig and one or two guitars and had to rehearse, play and record remotely I was just wondering how you'd make it work in that situation? A lot of players only have a single amp, a handful of effects or a multieffect and a guitar or two and (back when people were still playing live music in public places in front of people), I used to see a lot of guitarists really struggle with dialing in tones in their bedroom and then not have it translate on stage.
Sorry for the convoluted question and the foray into gear - but I'm more interested in your problem solving approach than "Use this guitar and amp with these mikes". You should seriously consider a tip jar for the channel, or a patreon or something or at a minimum some links to where we can buy some Buk product. When you get the Tom Time shirts for sale, please let us know! Thanks again for the great playing and generosity.
I'm new to you Tom. Enjoying the wisdom. Keep it coming buddy
Money cat is liking it. These vids are a highlight of my day, Tom. Keep ‘em comin’!
Did I have too many Rolling Rocks or is there a golden waving cat behind you??
Yes.
Dang, it's almost in time too. :-D
@@stevekirby7333 I was going to say the exact same thing
Its a hello kitty for good luck!
The waving cat…. Epic 🤣😂
Thanks for mentioning Ted Greene and your thoughts on him. I "discovered" him a number of years ago and he blew my mind. I picked up a number of books and have the "Modern Chrod Progressions" near the music stand. A bit skeered to open it tho but I will. Peace Tom and Fam.
Ted Greene is the absolute king! I keep coming back to his books and it never fails to inspire
that cat waving in time is hilarious
More wisdom, no BS. These videos are awesome on so many levels, it is incredible. Never seen nuttin' like them! Todays takeaway for me, and maybe many of us in these strange times. Tom talked about the busted finger, the struggle, and also the eventual benefits (go go pinky power ;) ).
Strength often comes through adversity. We need that now ;)
FIRE, FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN....
That would be a sweet video. Up and down the neck to dead music. Loose and colourful! Just jumped on the bandwagon Tom! Love it. Keep going
I like your face when you talk about People compairing Kemper Profiles and Stuff like that. ;-) . I had a Kemper and I thought that these Michael Britt Sounds are the Heaven of Guitar Amps. But I hated all this Computer Stuff, the programming ect. Then I luckily bought a 1977 4x12 Red Marshall Box from an old Hammond Player who's Monitor that was. For 300 Bucks. I fell in love with it . I thought about powering the Kemper and play with that . Then I saw a 1990 JCM 800 100 W Marshall Head in red. I bought it for 1000 Bucks. Plugged it into the Box , strummed one Chord and... selled the Kemper over Ebay. I never had an Amp like this Marshall. I had Fenders, Carvin and some Modelling Amps like Boss Katana. Always two Channel or three Channel Amps , where you switch the channels . Then I saw your Rigdown Video and knew that my search is over. I now have a Pedalboard with some Pedals that i like and the one Channel Marshall. Thats my Amp heaven now !
OMG Buk! You’re subs have gone up tremendously. I remember when it was less than 500 for the longest time. So glad you’re having a whole new audience. You really have a kick ass channel that I’m totally addicted too. Keep up the great work man. You’re making a positive difference to so many of us. 🍷😎👍🏼
Hey Tom, your videos have become "must see TV" for me on a daily basis, I have been a fan for many years and its nice that the long drought of content has ended for now. I am also a lover of small vintage amp and that Gretsch/Valco is a nice one, that is not one with 6973's is it? Anyway my real question is do you is do you ever write songs with Sarah or is not doing that the secret to a happy marriage? Love you both! When do I get to buy a Rolling Bukovac T-shirt!!!!
Dig the cat fist pumping in the background.
Awesome Tom! Thanks!!!
Love the cat
i love Tom and Jerry!!
I'm a Tom Bukovacuum....Thanks T....! We never stop them learnins......
I've been watching these videos daily and I've learned so much. This lesson was particularly impactful. Thanks for doing this, especially during this crazy time in the world. You're right, there is so much to learn when it comes to guitar, let alone music! I find I can overwhelm myself which just leads me to be even harder on myself. What's been helping me though is, maybe you'd agree with this or not, but it's asking the questions "what kind of player do I want to be? What's my voice on the guitar, and how can I use all this to help cultivate all that?" I've definitely haven't arrived, for sure, always learning, or at least trying my best to! Thanks again man for these lessons, really helping me to get close to answering those exact questions for myself.
Tom....I grew up on Dickie...and Jerry ..damn...they totally have similarities....major pentatonic...grooves...love your homeschooling.....totally have been Ted greene lately....just otherworldly harmony...I fear that you'll stop these vids when all this clears up you make my day.....
Thanks a ton for these videos, Tom. Fantastic stuff 👍
Your honesty and insight is very inspiring. Thank you for talking about the areas you fall short in, or have fallin short, as a musician. I can relate to so much. Love your playing and I can feel the emotion! I hope you continue these videos and tell about more experiences. Love it, Tom! #clevelandrocks
Your honesty, sincerity and passion is truly inspiring. Keeping us all motivated and more importantly real. Hope to share a rolling rock with you and collect some knowledge down the line.
I love that fist pump in golden kitty