I hope you enjoy this awesome hang with Andy! Next episode is... Paul Gilbert! 00:00 - Introduction 1:45 - Andy grabbed Steve Vai’s guitar from him?! 6:25 - Advice for nerves playing in front of crowds or family and friends 13:34 - The epiphany of blending jazz with rock 18:02 - Andy’s supervillain alter-ego 19:55 - Burning Questions 21:57 - Name Those Notes 25:00 - Andy’s perfect guitar tone 28:05 - A bending lesson from the best bender in the business 40:50 - Andy live streams gigs every Saturday 47:03 - What makes a great guitar teacher? 57:25 - Andy’s supervillain advice
@@federicofrigola4108 i know what you mean, and have the same feeling about him. He’s def not underrated, i would call it underrecognised, if that makes sense.
My band opened for Andy Timmons and he was the coolest guitar hero. He chatted with us, signed CDs, took photos with us and just was a great hang. His songs are amazing and his live performance is note-for-note a beautiful thing. One of my top 5 favorite musicians.
There's the thing though....... any guitarist that spends time playing for other bands as a session player has the skills to show all of us what it's all about. I would imagine someone like Steve Lukather has plenty to say but he's a different person than AT, and is not so outgoing, but is an amazing legend. Anyone I've seen who has been asked to play sessions is an amazing player and musician. It's a road to take.
If I could choose to have a guitarist chops, most would say Steve Vai or Joe Satriani but I'd choose Timmons. Just think he has a style I like and his tone is incredible. I'd put him up there with any guitarist and deserves more credit.
Vai’s tone has been evolving since the beginning!! He doesn’t just limit himself!! That’s why they referred to him as The Rubber-band Man !! He’s Flexable!! I love his I call Hyper-Blues !! And the string bends that’ll make you cry because your fingers are on fire!!
We're all just people who sit and shit the same as everyone. He has the mental clarity to remember this as opposed to becoming the type who 'is above everyone'.........and they are legion. That being said, who of us would handle all the fame properly? It takes a mindset and a personality to not let it become a life changing event.
This episode of Guitar Villains convinced me that Andy is not just a master guitar player, but also a master teacher. From my interviews of many teachers about their favorite teachers, great teachers #1) Show excitement for their subject and about teaching #2) Let their students know through their teaching that they genuinely care about helping their students and #3) Have great knowledge about their subject. Andy: all three elements of great teachers are clearly part of who he is.
Andy Timmons is fantastic. This is a great interview. I also highly recommend the JHS AT+. Great tube screamer like boost with the other side being a fantastic JCM800 type of distortion with somehow more clarity. Currently my favorite of a smorgasbord of pedals.
I was at that concert and got my 15 seconds of fame there. I was standing behind Andy and can be seen in the crowd @5:47. There! I'm famous :) It was a fabulous show as always. I first heard Andy in 1996 or so. He was playing at a pawn shop in Mckinney Texas and I just happened to walk in. I bought every CD he was selling there!!
By far the most under-rated virtuoso Guitarist. Also so humbling to see a player of his stature and ability say he needs more practice. Absolutely massive inspiration.
Rad, I had no idea this was coming! I've known Andy a long, long time (I'll be clear, we don't hang out at family barbeques or anything, we just happen to know some of the same people). I was at the show you opened this video with, very close to where Andy was and that moment was one of the most surreal snapshots in any live show I've ever been to. Andy is one of the nicest guys in the industry.
In years past,, it is not uncommon to see Andy play really intimate gigs to like 20-50 people at Zin Zen in McKinney, TX. Killer player, and a great human.
Andy Timmons was 1 & only guitar teacher I ever had when I was 10yrs old at Sunnyland music in Miam & he was finishing up at UM :) Got got pissed off I did not practice but still taught me everything. The rest was a gift & still beating the hell outta my guitar 40yrs later ;) Jeffrey Gurchak
Great Video Tyler! I would love so much to see an updated studio tour. I feel like we haven't seen one in a long time. As always, love your videos and I look forward to more!! Good job man!👍
Awesome interview with Andy Timmons,, Met Andy at the guitar summer GIT workshop in New Milford CT..that was Late 90s ,,, Andy was cool to hangout with on that day, Great guy,,,thanks -RJ. Bacha.
My favorite guitarist of all-time. He's got chops, to be sure, but it's about WAY more than just chops. Soul, sensibility, phrasing, intelligence, humility... Andy Timmons.
Really cool story, and video clip, to start of the episode! Every guitar players dream....being handed Steve Vai's guitar, by Steve, during a show. Absolutely amazing
I was at that show. Right after he gets it back from Andy he let a bunch of people mess with his guitar and just make noises on it lol. It was like me, my friend, and three other people just making whatever noise we could on it haha.
Great advert for being safe in the pandemic around the 46:50 mark. I work on a ward in a hospital that has had patients with COVID-19 since the beginning. Great video! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
So funny that every time you introduce the “Name Those Notes segment”, you see the artists momentarily react in fear that they actually have to name some notes you’re going to play🤣
16 people are confused apparently. Great video..... Andy Timmons has been one of my favourite players for a long time. Such melodic lines and that mixture of Jazz, Rock , and whatever genres he decides to throw in , amazing guitarist. Thanks Tyler.
I love Andy!! I have a lot of family that plays guitar, but I always tell em listen to Andy!!! We are all metal heads, but this guy has those licks! Love this man!! One of my inspiration! Very cool interview!
Really enjoy your Guitar Villains interviews, smart and interesting questions, and love of all things guitar. The anecdote of what Segovia said is priceless. Thanks
Literally the most down-to-earth, 'non-famous' famous person to ever grace the stage. He actually took the time to respond to a hand-written letter I wrote. He has the TONE, the chops, and the songwriting skills that set the man apart. Even though as he states, 'managed to fame and fortune', he is definitely one of the best people to emulate and learn from, musically and as a person. We can all learn something from this wonderful musician. Musician vs guitar player. I'm a player, he's a musician. Taylor....you have the chops for sure.....it's the SONGWRITING that sets everyone else apart. You have amazing chops in your videos when you put on that mad face. Music theory is a thing, and I'll regret not learning more as a kid till the day I die, because at this point I'm too old to be anything more than a footnote on a song. Do it, and do it now.
Your best interview yet!! Andy flies under the radar and doesn't get the props he deserves, but is one of the top 5 guitarists today. Check out "On Your Way Sweet Soul" from him; you will be floored.
The greatest advice I took from Vai was record everything you play until you’re making the progress you want. But don’t stop there, save the recordings and use them as a riff bank !! Adding to the reporter!!
So great seeing Andy Timmons on here. This whole series has been fantastic. I have a very important question though...when are you going to get Brad Paisley on here? 😁
this is just so great, so many cool guests. keep up the amazing work tyler! :) hope to see "papa" on the show someday since metallica has gotten me into music the most
So, thinking a lot about my plumbing career... For one, music has changed me. ( More so brought out my true self.) Wether I'm good or not, I'd rather have a job that allows me to play more without being so tired. I don't care near as much about money. Everything has become just something in between my guitar playing. It has kept me more sober, this is an amazing thing
Holy crap me and Andy Timmons have that in common. The first time I ever played in front of an actual crowed was my 8th grade graduation. I beleive I attempted the scientist my cold play.
The Segovia and Casals quotes were on point! I've been asked if I get nervous when I play and usually say only when in front of other people. I'll add, if you're not nervous there's no challenge or fun in it...especially when among peers. Half the fun is not knowing where the music is going and just going with it...and letting it happen.😎🎸🎹🎶🎵🎼
After Satriani, Andy Timmons is probably the guy I take the most from with my playing. Something about his phrasing has always really stuck with me. Especially from one of the songs he made with Danger Danger, "Beat the Bullet" (which is my favorite song of all time). That song rubbed off on me so much, I can hardly play without hearing a bit of Timmons in my playing. So glad to see him on this show.
Tyler, you are a man that has mastered the Art of playing the guitar.. you also make consistently decent TH-cam videos, but when you pronounce "capo" as CAY-POH (instead of CAP-OH) it really butters my toast.
@@Ninjametal I checked out your videos.. you're a much better guitarist than I am. In truth, I am more of a songwriter than a guitar player. However, I gotta be honest.. you and Tyler are both great guitarists.
I hope you enjoy this awesome hang with Andy! Next episode is... Paul Gilbert!
00:00 - Introduction
1:45 - Andy grabbed Steve Vai’s guitar from him?!
6:25 - Advice for nerves playing in front of crowds or family and friends
13:34 - The epiphany of blending jazz with rock
18:02 - Andy’s supervillain alter-ego
19:55 - Burning Questions
21:57 - Name Those Notes
25:00 - Andy’s perfect guitar tone
28:05 - A bending lesson from the best bender in the business
40:50 - Andy live streams gigs every Saturday
47:03 - What makes a great guitar teacher?
57:25 - Andy’s supervillain advice
I've been waiting for Paul Gilbert! Same with Martin Miller.
love 'cry for you'
I'd love if you could bring al di meola or guthrie govan, not in this season but on a future one. Loved this episode btw much love.
I liked this one. Still waiting on John Mayer bro lol
You are amazing tyler and guitar villains is awesome 😍
Andy Timmons is such an underrated guitarist
He is the best. Been my favorite for a while now
He is not underrated at all, he is amoung the best and there is a lot of best one
@@clust11 yeah but he is often never mentioned when people talk about great guitarists, that's what i mean by underrated
@@federicofrigola4108 i know what you mean, and have the same feeling about him. He’s def not underrated, i would call it underrecognised, if that makes sense.
@@Tritoness yeah maybe i used the wrong term to describe what i meant
My band opened for Andy Timmons and he was the coolest guitar hero. He chatted with us, signed CDs, took photos with us and just was a great hang. His songs are amazing and his live performance is note-for-note a beautiful thing. One of my top 5 favorite musicians.
Ive heard and read this about him so many times over the years . Just a total jem of a guy !!!!
Def a memory moment.
Imagine being so legendary that Steve Vai just hands you his JEM mid song...
There's the thing though....... any guitarist that spends time playing for other bands as a session player has the skills to show all of us what it's all about. I would imagine someone like Steve Lukather has plenty to say but he's a different person than AT, and is not so outgoing, but is an amazing legend. Anyone I've seen who has been asked to play sessions is an amazing player and musician. It's a road to take.
I clicked on this video so fast that steve vai still had his guitar
Youre gonna have like 1k likes in an hour or two
@@budderutter well...
@@budderutter 87 likes in a month...
Definitely no fortune teller. Lol
Bwahaha!
Criminally underrated. Love this interview, Andy seems like such a genuine guy and his guitar playing speaks for itself, that tone, oh that tone.
Hey you have inspired me to get my first electric and I’m so glad I am get one it’ll be a great journey ahead of me
If I could choose to have a guitarist chops, most would say Steve Vai or Joe Satriani but I'd choose Timmons. Just think he has a style I like and his tone is incredible. I'd put him up there with any guitarist and deserves more credit.
Vai’s tone has been evolving since the beginning!! He doesn’t just limit himself!! That’s why they referred to him as The Rubber-band Man !! He’s Flexable!! I love his I call Hyper-Blues !! And the string bends that’ll make you cry because your fingers are on fire!!
@@jeremyswalley8625 Yeah he pushed, and is still pushing the limit.
The choice is easy for me - Alan Holdsworth. Love Andy but come on.
Andy is a super nice down to earth guy. That’s why he’s so blessed and one of the best guitarist out there.
I love Andy! Easily in my top 5 favorite guitarists!
So modest for such a legend.
Andy is probably my favorite instrumental guitarist. His personality really shows through in his playing.
Andy is such a down to earth guy. You can not know who he is and become friends at some random barbecue
We're all just people who sit and shit the same as everyone. He has the mental clarity to remember this as opposed to becoming the type who 'is above everyone'.........and they are legion. That being said, who of us would handle all the fame properly? It takes a mindset and a personality to not let it become a life changing event.
This episode of Guitar Villains convinced me that Andy is not just a master guitar player, but also a master teacher. From my interviews of many teachers about their favorite teachers, great teachers #1) Show excitement for their subject and about teaching #2) Let their students know through their teaching that they genuinely care about helping their students and #3) Have great knowledge about their subject. Andy: all three elements of great teachers are clearly part of who he is.
Andy Timmons is fantastic. This is a great interview. I also highly recommend the JHS AT+. Great tube screamer like boost with the other side being a fantastic JCM800 type of distortion with somehow more clarity. Currently my favorite of a smorgasbord of pedals.
I was at that concert and got my 15 seconds of fame there. I was standing behind Andy and can be seen in the crowd @5:47. There! I'm famous :) It was a fabulous show as always. I first heard Andy in 1996 or so. He was playing at a pawn shop in Mckinney Texas and I just happened to walk in. I bought every CD he was selling there!!
By far the most under-rated virtuoso Guitarist. Also so humbling to see a player of his stature and ability say he needs more practice. Absolutely massive inspiration.
Andy posses the power of melody and feel. I don’t think he knows how good he is.
Andy Timmons is my favorite guitarist. I have been learning so much from him. He is the best. The best
I asked for Andy Timmons previously, so I'm happy to see this come to fruition!
Rad, I had no idea this was coming! I've known Andy a long, long time (I'll be clear, we don't hang out at family barbeques or anything, we just happen to know some of the same people). I was at the show you opened this video with, very close to where Andy was and that moment was one of the most surreal snapshots in any live show I've ever been to. Andy is one of the nicest guys in the industry.
Yess this is what ive been waiting for
Met Andy at the first G4 Experience, super cool, funny, and down to earth guy.
In years past,, it is not uncommon to see Andy play really intimate gigs to like 20-50 people at Zin Zen in McKinney, TX. Killer player, and a great human.
Andy Timmons was 1 & only guitar teacher I ever had when I was 10yrs old at Sunnyland music in Miam & he was finishing up at UM :)
Got got pissed off I did not practice but still taught me everything. The rest was a gift & still beating the hell outta my guitar 40yrs later ;) Jeffrey Gurchak
You got vai, petrucci, and now Timmons. Now all you gotta have on is Bettencourt and Govan and you’ve got my top 5 guitar lineup❤️
That bad youtube video of electric gypsy is fantastic!
Great Video Tyler! I would love so much to see an updated studio tour. I feel like we haven't seen one in a long time. As always, love your videos and I look forward to more!! Good job man!👍
Look at Tyler man so inspirational
Awesome interview with Andy Timmons,, Met Andy at the guitar summer GIT workshop in New Milford CT..that was Late 90s ,,, Andy was cool to hangout with on that day, Great guy,,,thanks -RJ. Bacha.
Music is Win is the longest Taran Killam SNL sketch ever, but I'm so here for it. Loving the interview series
one of my favourites... you can definitely see his influence in players like Lari Basilio
Andy Timmons vs. Steve Vai: A true tale of Guitar Villain vs. Guitar Hero. Or would it be Villain vs. Villain...
Steve was the villain in crossroads so yeah. Probably villain vs villain
Almost every song on Eat em and Smile is a unique musical journey!! Satch is just an alien!! Strange Beautiful Music..
I wrote this comment at about the same pace it takes me to do a scale
Andy: I took this guitar faster than Steve Vai could play a solo
My favorite guitarist of all-time. He's got chops, to be sure, but it's about WAY more than just chops. Soul, sensibility, phrasing, intelligence, humility... Andy Timmons.
Really cool story, and video clip, to start of the episode! Every guitar players dream....being handed Steve Vai's guitar, by Steve, during a show. Absolutely amazing
I was at that show. Right after he gets it back from Andy he let a bunch of people mess with his guitar and just make noises on it lol. It was like me, my friend, and three other people just making whatever noise we could on it haha.
WOW!!!!!!!!, I DONT SEE OTHER CHANNELS GETTING THESE GUITAR GODS ON TH-cam , GREAT JOB!!!!, 5 STARS ON YOUR CHANNEL!
Thank you for this Tyler! Thank you so so much! I owe you a lot! Much love!
Great advert for being safe in the pandemic around the 46:50 mark. I work on a ward in a hospital that has had patients with COVID-19 since the beginning. Great video! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Yes! I've met Andy twice and he has been the best guy everytime. Underrated and I am so happy you've gotten him on here! Good job
What a badass human being. Truly one of the greats , no ego. Pure skill
So funny that every time you introduce the “Name Those Notes segment”, you see the artists momentarily react in fear that they actually have to name some notes you’re going to play🤣
He said so many cool things, that I don't know which statement was my favorite!
16 people are confused apparently. Great video..... Andy Timmons has been one of my favourite players for a long time. Such melodic lines and that mixture of Jazz, Rock , and whatever genres he decides to throw in , amazing guitarist. Thanks Tyler.
I love Andy!! I have a lot of family that plays guitar, but I always tell em listen to Andy!!! We are all metal heads, but this guy has those licks! Love this man!! One of my inspiration! Very cool interview!
I LOVE ANDY TIMMONS!!! THANKS TYLER FOR INVITING HIM ON!!!
What a very cool interview...Andy is just real and seems willing to share!
Really enjoy your Guitar Villains interviews, smart and interesting questions, and love of all things guitar. The anecdote of what Segovia said is priceless. Thanks
Literally the most down-to-earth, 'non-famous' famous person to ever grace the stage. He actually took the time to respond to a hand-written letter I wrote. He has the TONE, the chops, and the songwriting skills that set the man apart. Even though as he states, 'managed to fame and fortune', he is definitely one of the best people to emulate and learn from, musically and as a person. We can all learn something from this wonderful musician. Musician vs guitar player. I'm a player, he's a musician.
Taylor....you have the chops for sure.....it's the SONGWRITING that sets everyone else apart. You have amazing chops in your videos when you put on that mad face.
Music theory is a thing, and I'll regret not learning more as a kid till the day I die, because at this point I'm too old to be anything more than a footnote on a song. Do it, and do it now.
Yessss! Andy is my FAV!!
His signature JHS pedal is sick af too
It's wonderful to be able to learn from such talented people.
Andy's awesome
I love the Danger Danger albums with Andy
Great interview!!!
6:30 Stage fright... Joe Walsh springs to mind.
Your best interview yet!! Andy flies under the radar and doesn't get the props he deserves, but is one of the top 5 guitarists today. Check out "On Your Way Sweet Soul" from him; you will be floored.
The greatest advice I took from Vai was record everything you play until you’re making the progress you want. But don’t stop there, save the recordings and use them as a riff bank !! Adding to the reporter!!
Awesome interview! Very cool moment!
Andy is my hero! ❤️and he is really nice guy as well 👏👏👏
So great seeing Andy Timmons on here. This whole series has been fantastic. I have a very important question though...when are you going to get Brad Paisley on here? 😁
Brad Fucking Paisley!!!!
Tyler! That is my favorite episode yet.
Oh! By the way... Missed you on Broadway over the weekend. Did hear some great bands.
Tyler, out of all the Villains, who would you most like to be in a band with?
that waS A GREAT INTERVIEW
Never clicked this fast. My all time favorite guitarist. Such an inspiration
Wow great interview Tyler- thanks.. I was so close to seeing Andy over here in the UK, then the curse of Covid..
U should have asked about the legendary live performance of cry for you...
Great video with a great guy!! Thanks a lot!
this is just so great, so many cool guests. keep up the amazing work tyler! :)
hope to see "papa" on the show someday since metallica has gotten me into music the most
awesome one of my fave guitar players of all time.loved danger danger back in the day.
So, thinking a lot about my plumbing career... For one, music has changed me. ( More so brought out my true self.) Wether I'm good or not, I'd rather have a job that allows me to play more without being so tired. I don't care near as much about money. Everything has become just something in between my guitar playing. It has kept me more sober, this is an amazing thing
I’m actually from the same city as Andy! I wish I could meet him!!
I was blessed to meet Andy at NAMM a couple years ago. Really cool guy!
Holy crap me and Andy Timmons have that in common. The first time I ever played in front of an actual crowed was my 8th grade graduation. I beleive I attempted the scientist my cold play.
Damn, I’m rarely moved to comment on videos but Andy is one of my favorite guitarists of all time. Great work Tyler!!
great interview, lots of fun to watch/listen to. keep doing these. inspiring, and great to see a personal side to these inspiring people!.
So happy you got Andy on the show! Life long fan!
Learn SO much from this Gun Slinger!
Peace!
🤘😎🤘
Never leave the house without a pick!
one of my favorites, this guy is awesome
Eric Johnson, Kiko Louriero, Guthrie Govan, Tosin Abasi, Steve Morse.
We need them.
Great interview Tyler !! Ask a question and get Andy to talk. The lesson on Bends is great !!
Excellent interview .... Andy is great :)
I love Tyler! The best guitar TH-camr in the world! Keep on rocking!🎸🤘🎸🤘🤘
The Segovia and Casals quotes were on point! I've been asked if I get nervous when I play and usually say only when in front of other people. I'll add, if you're not nervous there's no challenge or fun in it...especially when among peers. Half the fun is not knowing where the music is going and just going with it...and letting it happen.😎🎸🎹🎶🎵🎼
This was a great interview !
Andy is just an amazing player and person!
Yeahhhh ! Andy is my guitar hero !
After Satriani, Andy Timmons is probably the guy I take the most from with my playing. Something about his phrasing has always really stuck with me. Especially from one of the songs he made with Danger Danger, "Beat the Bullet" (which is my favorite song of all time). That song rubbed off on me so much, I can hardly play without hearing a bit of Timmons in my playing. So glad to see him on this show.
Dude ROCKS LIKE YOU BROTHER 🙏❤️ MUCH LOVE FROM HUNTINGTON WV 🙏❤️😳
Andy is a class act all around.
13:09 11:00 touched me a lot ❤
Simply awesome
Great show! I was there. It was my sons first concert. My 5 Vai concert 💪
What a cool dude.
Imho andy is the best solo guitarrist of all time
i practiced guitar as i watched this video. it was very efficient, thank you tyler
Tyler, you are a man that has mastered the Art of playing the guitar.. you also make consistently decent TH-cam videos, but when you pronounce "capo" as CAY-POH (instead of CAP-OH) it really butters my toast.
You must be an amazing guitarist to nitpick such details.
@@Ninjametal I checked out your videos.. you're a much better guitarist than I am. In truth, I am more of a songwriter than a guitar player. However, I gotta be honest.. you and Tyler are both great guitarists.
I don’t leave my bed without a pick
When you see Andy Timmons you hit like! That's the rule
Great vid 👍🏾