1 Chord to the 4 Chord Using Chord, Arpeggio and Scale Tones For Guitar

[@trygtunes1633]

You are my new main man for KZbin guitar stuff nobody breaks it down and put it back together Like you do

[@bewl2641]

Guthrie, I've spent years on youtube learning how to play. You are an absolute gem to this community. You cut through the bullshit, and get to the point. This is the best channel on the INTERNET bar none, for unlocking this instrument.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Patrick Glynn Wow. Thanks a bunch man!! Means a lot.

[@bewl2641]

@@guthrietrappmusic You deserve every word of it my man.

[@precisionsoundworksstudio]

Hear, hear!

[@Georgio594]

Don’t ever apologize for longer videos. We love anything you’re willing to share! Thank you Guthrie!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Steve Maraldo Thanks man!!

[@adrianteo2421]

This is the most mind blowing light bulb moment I've ever had in my guitar lesson. Keep doing more of this tutorial to light our bulbs

[@homeguitarplayer9482]

The last time I watched this I didn't know the arpeggios or the major scale shapes. Now that I do know those things I hear and see the way you are using partial shapes to spell the chords. This is what you often talk about, learn the chord shapes (caged), then learn the arpeggios and the scale shapes. The way you are using the major pentatonic and then the major diatonic to cycle the chords just clicked for me right here in this video. I don't have a guitar with me at work as I watched this but I paused the video and went over it in my mind, combining what you said with the Ionian licks and excercises I've been working on over the past two weeks. You are right of course GT when you said that it won't happen over night but repetition of these things that you HAVE to know will unlock the more interesting things that the guitar can do. Thanks again GT, I'm getting it finally after a year and a half of working on this stuff.

[@richardsong8]

great lesson...? a serious understatement by my reckoning! Soooo many LIGHTS flashing, BELLS ringing...DOTS connecting... it's opening new parts of my brain and my perception of the universe...! Thanks, Guthrie my friend!!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

gary richardson Great man! Thanks a bunch!!

[@Noitpure]

After 36 years of playing, mostly self taught, these lessons are fantastic ‘rut busters.’ I’m realizing you’re never too old to go back to the basics, learn something new, and grow as a player. Thank you for doing these lessons!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Noitpure Thanks man! Awesome!

[@dylanduke1075]

Genuinely, this is the lesson KZbin was missing. Thousands of vids on arpeggios Even more on scales Following video is always “now use these to solo (write melody, etc). How to connect chords, actually CONNECTING the chords and how to use scales and arpeggios in conjunction with each other.... this is what I needed so badly. Thank you so much man.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Dylan Duke Thanks a bunch man!! That’s the key. See it and hear it. Check out Artist Works and or Skype lessons for the real in depth stuff. Just scratching the surface here!

[@dylanduke1075]

Will do man. If there’s more content like this, it’s definitely worth looking at!!

[@lucasllama]

Love the long videos, no need to make them shorter. This is pure gold, thank you, Guthrie.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks man!!

[@joreyreitman9655]

I've been working hard on the relationship between chords, arpeggios and scales in the 5 different shapes for at least a year. It never dawned on me to connect them like this. Now I feel like crawling into the fetal position and sucking my thumb. What I mean is, why didn't I think of that? Lightbulbs popping everywhere!! Thank you, Guthie! The best teacher on the internet!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jorey Reitman Thanks so much man!! The fact that you DID figure it out is all that matters! Just scratching the surface here on YT. Check out Artist Works and or Skype lessons for the good stuff!!

[@joreyreitman9655]

@@guthrietrappmusic Hey Guthrie, I'm getting a Skype lesson for my birthday in Nov. In the mean time what lessons do you suggest on artistworks to continue where you're at now?

[@slickyjorj]

Been watching them all. Been playing for 40 years but always learning. Thanks Mr. Trapp.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

George Johnston Thanks man!!

[@MrSh8ky]

Click, click, click. Brilliant Guthrie!!! Thanks heaps. Marty from Melbourne.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Martin Gale Thanks man!!

[@jeffteza682]

Great Video Guthrie. The arpeggio to scale up or down to a target note was an AH HA moment for me.... thanks for the insights!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jeff Teza Thanks man!!

[@toddferrell518]

Man I’ve been playing for 44 years and you make things click better than anybody I’ve learned from , and believe me I never stop learning, wow amazing teacher ! Thanks

[@tonyleary684]

Guthrie, there is a saying that those who can do, do and those cant, teach. You can do both. Those online doing teaching are okay but they lack the practical aspect of a professional who foremost makes his living playing music. This is why you will always win-you are teaching from the point of view of a professional musician first. Everything has value and works. Thanks man.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Tony Leary Thanks so much man!! That’s well said. Means a lot.

[@johnsimmons6136]

Your videos are a perfect length. At least for myself you explain things so I can grasp them. Like if I was just sitting down playing with someone I knew.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

John Simmons Thanks so much man!!

[@40pianos]

I really appreciate your videos and the length of them. You take the time to explain the intricasies of guitar moves that others will gloss over, as if they don't warrant an explanation.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Brent Pulford Thanks man!! This is just the tip of the iceberg! Be sure and check out Artist Works and my private Skype lessons to unlock the real secrets!!

[@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist]

You can tell you want all your students to really “get it”. Kind of a “don’t just do what I do but instead, understand what I do and why it works.” Love all your lessons. Definitely gonna Skype lesson sometime.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jeff Hight Thanks a lot man!! Anytime you want to do a lesson I’m here!

[@jorgechujoy9295]

I usually don't comment on videos but these lessons are amazing! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and don't worry about the video length, it really helps to understand your thought process.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

J.A. CD Thanks man!! 😎🎶👍

[@lancecass8997]

So for a while now, since the Tim Pierce visit videos, I've watched you fly through chord changes, so melodically, I knew you were arpeggiating, but that's it. And here you show us. Arpeggiates up, scale down. What an awesome pattern. Since the triad video lesson you did, any song I'm learning, I learn the 1,3,5 all over the neck. That was great and way more helpful than I realized at first. This is just more amazing direction to put it all together. Thank you Guthrie! Your time you've put in here for all of us is very appreciated. Start at Guthrie's foundation vid guys, an amazing things will happen!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Lance Cluff Thanks a bunch man!! Means a lot. This is really the tip of the iceberg. Be sure and check out my Artist Worst curriculum or private and Skype lessons to really unlock the secrets here!

[@lancecass8997]

@@guthrietrappmusic Yessir. I'm $aving up for it.

[@roblaher4146]

this is a fantastic lesson. Please don't change anything with the format---the length is perfect, the lesson is practical and the application is illuminating. Thank you so much

[@Rowen170]

The time for these videos is perfect. Rushing through to make them shorter would only cause important things to be left out and in return would have to answer the questions through the comments or make an entirely different video to explain it again. I for one really need and like the 20-plus minute videos because everything is explained thoroughly. Thank you for your time to help us out.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Rowen170 Thanks man!! Means a lot. Check out Artist Works for my full curriculum. I’m just scratching the surface with these teaser videos. 👍😎🎶

[@dangatton7138]

In Respiratory school. I had 2 guys out of the Navy who were experienced.. They said they KNEW how to do it ..BUT Not WHY.. You teach the WHY leading to the playing.. Wish my teachers would have had lessons from you!..lol Good Job.. THANKS for YOUR time.. Invaluable !!

[@kieranoloughlin]

Don't change a thing Guthrie you have a winning formula. Keep the length of the lessons the same and your equipment is just perfect. Content is everything ...keep em coming champ. :-)

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Kieran O'Loughlin Thanks man!! Check out all my other teaching endeavors also. These aren’t even scratching the surface!

[@kieranoloughlin]

@@guthrietrappmusic I have !........................ I am enrolled in the Artist-works program already. I am drowning in the "Trapp world of music" :-)

[@amedeo1993]

Sure glad i stumbled on to your Channel Guthrie!!...No matter what Video I watch I always walk away with a New Way to look at playing!!! Thank You Sir:-)

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Amedeo Costantini Great! Thanks man!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome lesson!!! Enjoyed it!!

[@climber7565]

Guthrie! I love your videos and thank you for sharing! Thank you for doing this! I am happy to share your work!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

climber7565 Thanks man!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

climber7565 Thanks man!!

[@climber7565]

@@guthrietrappmusic You are very welcome dear friend! Thank you again for all you do!

[@andrewrowlands157]

You are a recent discovery for me. Love your style of teaching. You really care about passing it on - creating a stretch without making it too daunting. Hooked. Thank you.

[@alftupper9359]

On a few occasions here, you are apologetic about the fact that you are talking a lot. Please know that ALL your talking is good. You are explaining on my level and showing me - and obviously many others - how to progress confidently. This recent series is actually the best I have ever seen. Thank you very much.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Alf Tupper Well thanks man!! Means a lot. I don’t want to be boring with the fundamentals, but they are key.

[@satirthabasu6558]

Keep the videos as long as you can Guthrie!! Your lessons make my day!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Satirtha Basu Thanks man!!

[@Otisleevonridge]

Thank you Guthrie! Your explanations and attention to detail sets you apart. Thanks again!

[@johnnyvaneddie]

Thanks Guthrie always enjoy watching your videos

[@guthrietrappmusic]

John Clark Thanks man!!

[@MrArtist1971]

Guthrie, you are the best! Thank you. And you have an AWESOME channel!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

MrArtist1971 Thanks a bunch man!!

[@yudipitre5720]

I could hug you. Love you guy. So talented what a gift. I found you not letting you go. Lol My girl is one of my favorite songs. I started watching you and so hook on you. Thank you a beginner. If I could learn that much I would be the happiest person. Love you for doing it slow and saying the strings and chord. Manny hugs.

[@rorymcclellan3740]

Love it man, love it! Its guys like you with the knowledge and patients to share, that keeps guitars in peoples hands!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Rory McClellan Thanks man!

[@rorymcclellan3740]

@@guthrietrappmusic Absolutely.

[@glennneal5991]

You’re amazing Guthrie. I like the fact that you repeat the information many times-a lot of guys say something once and then you have to try to rewind to understand the concept. Your repeating the same concept from slightly different angles really drives the point home. Keep it up!!

[@mckendrickmusic6286]

Some wonderful comments here, all saying how excellent and worthwhile your tutorials are! Great info in this one. Thank you.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

MCKENDRICK MUSIC Thanks man! Very encouraging for sure!

[@tonywatson2682]

guthrie that is a great lesson. thank you . Tony UK

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Tony Watson Thanks man!!

[@curtiscooper8579]

Guthrie, thanks for what you do!

[@markyanish1188]

Hey man I’ve been really digging your videos a lot lately. Super informative. Especially the chordal stuff. Can you please make a video about how to go from the very beginning of your approach to learning all the chords/triads and then where one should move to after that? Like a step by step fashion of if you would go learn all the arpeggios next, then scales, then pentatonics, etc...... I’ve been playing for around 17 years and have recently decided to go all the way to the beginning of my playing to fully analyze it all. Start from square one. Putting in a lot of theory work and attempting to fill any gaps I may missed over the years. Your chordal lessons have def opened my eyes to a new approach and I would love to see and hear how you would personally go about learning everything in a step by step fashion. Keep it up man. Love watching your stuff!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks a bunch man!! I'd be happy to unlock these secrets vis a private lesson sometime! Those are way more in depth!

[@andrewflinn3804]

Thanks Again Guthrie, wishing you every success. Such relevant teaching.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

One Whisker Finn Thanks man!!

[@brandonrose8038]

Awesome lesson! Been stuck in a box feeling like I keep playing same things over and over. These lessons are helping me navigate my way in my improvising and moving around way more fluid.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Brandon Rose Thanks man!!

[@tgdkls5891]

I wish I could give this video multiple likes. Usually people who are among the best players in the world seem (understandably) to struggle with distilling the underlying core concepts. Even if they can do that, it's another thing to be able to convey them clearly to people who are way below their level, using practical simple examples that make the point stick - that's the teacher's gift not the virtuoso's gift. Guthrie seems to have both gifts. Thank you!

[@bruceall2001]

You give me ideas I can definitely run with. Thanks for what you do.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks man!

[@gold-day-trader]

This has been a real eye opener for me Guthrie. Thanks for taking the time to share your quality teaching

[@daveryan2148]

Awesome man. Love your more comprehensive direction.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Dave Ryan Thanks man!

[@vrp0220]

You have swiftly become my favorite guitar channel. Thank you for the great lessons.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Steadfast and Furious Thanks man!! Don’t forget to check out all my other endeavors as well! 👍😎🎶

[@joshuaartuza8537]

Sir Guthrie you are a great man and a greater guitar player. Every lesson is very in depth and always something to think about to applying it to our own playing! Thank you!

[@babilonex]

I love this lessons! Thanks for sharing!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

babilonex Thanks!!

[@johnmckenzie5297]

You're the best teacher ever thank you for your generosity you have given me the understanding of how to apply the four structures of making music, I am all about feel musically and otherwise you are on your way to something larger than one can Imagine keep that honesty that bright of your and you will surely have all your wishes

[@jaybabin-o2421]

Thank you! Best guitar lessons on KZbin IMO!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Jay Babin-o Thanks man!! Check out my other endeavors also! Artist Works, Skype lessons. Just scratching the surface here!

[@annduguay1546]

Guthrie, what an awesome lesson!!! Thanks so much.. Hoping to treat myself to a lesson with you in Nashville someday. Will message you. Thanks again.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Ann Duguay Sounds great! Anytime. Thanks a bunch!!

[@randalltindall5862]

Yet another great lesson filled with tons of knowledge! Thanks Guthrie

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Randall Tindall Thanks man!!

[@Bozemancurtis]

I learn something every time I watch one of your videos! Thank you.

[@SuperMIKEFREE]

This is a great exercise for any player at any level because we will always find new ways to slide in and out and add stuff. I think it's important to learn this without looking/blind, then you can let the genius inside take over by closing your eyes and letting go. I understand what Guthrie means about how important it is to lay down the foundation. Great Video, Great Teacher.

[@weps2097]

You're the best! Instructional content is awesome and this stuff clicked during your vid... finally! Years of not understanding vanished, now for the hard part of getting my fingers to cooperate.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

So glad it helped! Thanks so much! Please check out my other teaching endeavors. I'm just scratching the surface here to attract attention to the real stuff!

[@Xlorntabis]

Guthrie I get so much out of your videos, and this was another gem. You are really helping me break through into improvising and it occured to me I hadn't thanked you for it. So thank you and please keep posting, you are starting to push these ideas through my thick skull. =D

[@davidharder7512]

Guthrie, this stuff is pure gold. You are unlocking the BIG MYSTERY for me, that has dumbfounded me for years. I can't tell you how much you are opening doors for me. However . . . you lost me at about the 11:00 minute mark. I'll have to go back later with a fresh mind, and bite in again. At this point I need to sit back and absorb what I just got so far. Great stuff!

[@autumn-works]

Very helpful information!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Autumn Works Thank you!

[@wizaxed]

Another great video Guthrie. Thanks again for the great content!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

wizaxed Thanks man!! Check out Artist Works also!!

[@emilianopitzalis8361]

Thanks... you are opening my new universe and I appreciate a lot... different level in your lessons, but very very important for me and other guys that love the six strings 😉 good job and my lefty style is growing up for sure with your support man! Thanks

[@guthrietrappmusic]

emiliano pitzalis Thanks man!! Check out my real teaching endeavors via my website. That’s the real deal!!

[@Kapueira]

Another amazing lesson, Guthrie! Simple and straight to the point. Yet, very important. I definitely needed this. Thank you, so much! I hope I get to meet you one day and take a one-on-one lesson from you. Peace, brother!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Anderson Trindade Thanks man!! Anytime on the lesson!

[@gcharb]

Pure Gold Guthrie! You are starting to confirm for me some of the ideas that I thought were correct regarding exactly how you use the chords, arpeggios and scales within a progression. I feel like your explanations are becoming clearer and easier to understand with these recent videos. Thank you so much, you are demystifying so much for us on the learning path!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Gregg Charbonneau Thanks a bunch man!! Glad it’s clicking for you. This is just the tip of the iceberg! Be sure and check out Artist Works and my private Skype lessons for the real secrets!!

[@carpetpro9903]

Thank you Guthrie, for hammering all this foundation, your a great player and teacher!

[@ront8270]

I find your videos very good !!! Very interesting in the way it all makes sense to me ..we’re going through this stuff in my guitar class now and you shine a light on it for me ...I’m getting it slow but sure... Thank you Guthrie keep up the great work/videos

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Ron T Thanks man!! Check out Artist Works also. It’s way deeper and just fantastic.

[@nickbouvy6524]

It’s a privilege to have you in my lounge room. Thank you. I have to discipline myself to concentrate and not just enjoy your playing

[@cAnthonyL]

Guthrie you are one in a million! Thank you for sharing all your gifts and knowledge with us.

[@dylanduke1075]

Best lesson so far Guthrie!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Dylan Duke Thanks man!!

[@No1Particular]

Your long videos are appreciated. It might be different if they were lacking in substance, but I can honestly say that hasn't once been an issue in a single video of yours that I've seen. And I do try to keep up with you for exactly this reason. I remember immediately thinking, "YES, finally a channel with practical foundational guidance that I can apply today AND use in various songs, styles, and situations"! You're a gift brother. I'm signing up for your artistworks course.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Awesome man!! Thanks a bunch!!

[@Markelton883]

You are great at getting the concept over .. really enjoying the lessons

[@guthrietrappmusic]

newhallskins Thanks a bunch man!!

[@NJSonye]

You covered the basics for beginners. A place where everyone starts. The best place to begin one’s musical journey. I don’t think there’s a better way to teach tonic/dominate harmony. I had a piano player show me this stuff. There is so much information. You talking I to IV. The bass intro to “My Girl”is V / I It makes me rethink how I learned music. If anyone gets bored play ‘em one of your original tunes. Great down home approach.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

N. J. Stratdude Thanks a bunch man!!

[@terrylocke1808]

Man Guthrie! You are helping me breakthrough and break out of just using one pentatonic shape. I am just starting to take baby steps. It’s a lot and seems overwhelming at times. Thank you!

[@CNCTEMATIC]

Man this was awesome as always. Its so motivating. I can tell you have a real clear idea of what players REALLY need to learn to play music. I wish I lived in the states.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

CNCTEMATIC Thanks man!!

[@hearpalhere]

Thanks so much Guthrie! All these wonderful lessons you put out are starting to click and it feels like I'm absorbing the information easier too.

[@RickGtr271]

If it sounds good it is good! That's the lesson to be learned here. Use your ears and not a bunch of theory to confuse the issue. Guthrie is terrific putting the importance on ear training above everything else.

[@brianbaird5742]

Awesome lesson as always!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Brian Baird Thanks man!!

[@jimmysmithson685]

Awesome lesson Guthrie! You keep opening doors and expanding the voice of my guitar. Really appreciate your passion and teaching style!

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Jimmy Smithson Thanks man!!

[@markjoy4511]

Great teacher!

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Mark Joy Thanks man!!

[@florianmangold2308]

Its helping really thank you

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Florian Mangold Thanks!

[@petergoddard1960]

Absolutely love these videos, man. Perfect exercise for playing over changes and easy to extend to different progressions and key centres. Unlocks a lot by starting with these principles, absolutely the right path. Always a good day when one of these crops up in my feed!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

pgod1960 Great! Thanks man! Check out my real teaching endeavors to really unlock the secrets!

[@coastercook]

Great advice. Thanks

[@coastercook]

Question, would you describe this technique as sandwiching the arpeggios with walking up or down the major scale?

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Fishy Phish Thanks man! I would just call it playing out of the chord shape. But I call everything that. The scale comes from the chord.

[@RBZ3]

Thanks a lot Guthrie! Great lesson and I appreciate all you do. Cheers!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Brad Z Thanks man!!

[@bringit2ya122]

Yes! It's starting to make sense. Great lesson! Thanks Guthrie!

[@joehernandez5600]

Great lesson for connecting lines through the 1-4-5 chord. I found using your idea led me to finding a lot of other cool lines. Great stuff man. God bless.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Great man!! Thanks a bunch for watching!

[@timd7940]

Outstanding videos . I am, earning a lot in just 20 min . These videos help tie it all together which is awesome . Love the passion , Great job !

[@stephenfahey1217]

Some great lessons these last few weeks. Really enjoying your output.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Stephen Fahey Thanks man!!

[@dillonhamrick2744]

You are on 🔥 w these videos man!!

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Dillon Hamrick Thanks man!!

[@thomasprice1760]

Guthrie thanks for all the vids....u always respond too...cool.

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Thomas Price Thanks man!!

[@RLB52]

Always good. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

RLB52 Thanks man!!

[@lancecass8997]

Moving fast now Guthrie. 3 vids almost back 2 back. And yes, I agree, 30mins seems just about right Thank you for what you do. With how well you reply to people and more content quickly, your channel is going to take off. You hit 15,000 quickly, now sit back and watch what happens next!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Lance Cluff Thanks a bunch man!! I hope so! I’m enjoying it for sure. What an amazing network of people this reaches.

[@mid2139]

Another fantastic video Guthrie. There is a lot of great content on youtube, but I find myself really drawn to what you are doing.

[@brianbucca3815]

Good stuff man! Right at my level of understanding and where I'm at with my fiddle. Learning a lot from you.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Brian Bucca Thanks man!!

[@baller2287]

This answers some major questions I had, super clear now, thanks Guthrie!

[@Donsgaf97]

Marty got me to Brett who got me to you. All three of you are the best news since forever. Don't change a thing. I'm learning a lot. I like the lessons, the note naming (letter and interval numbers), the theory, the licks, and learning your philosophy of music and guitar. Thanks for your generous sharing of vital content. I promise to check out your site and lesson products. Don

[@loveguitars]

Hey Guthrie, Awesome Lesson!! Thank you!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Love Guitars Thank you!

[@anthonysilva5312]

“More real music”...I love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

anthony silva Thanks man!!

[@The_Vict0r]

Long and substantial teaching videos are great for me. Despite all these youtube-gurus are saying :) Actually I am personally very comfortable with this format 25-30 minutes lessons.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Victor from Belarus Great! Thanks man!

[@BackstageMusicChannel]

Guthrie, you're helping me (and countless others) break thru some basic boundaries that keep us from jumping to the next level. I have practiced scales and chords devotedly, but this is the first arpeggio lesson that got it right. PS, I'm on ArtistWorks. Thanks from New Hamp-shire

[@davidturner9266]

Mr. Travis this should be the tutorial for learning guitar icing on the cake for me thank you year-and-a-half in thank you

[@protenski777]

Another fantastic lesson thanks Guthrie! You're a champion! I'm learning so much from you. Cheers.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

protenski777 Thanks man!! Check out my other teaching endeavors also!