10 Things I Wish I Had Known About Guitar EARLIER!

Here are the 10 BIG things I wish I learned/practiced more when I was younger!
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[@PaulyDDownunder]

11. Patience and perseverance. Don’t give up if you don’t get it after five minutes lol.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

That is definitely GREAT advice too!

[@ToddSauve]

You mean PATIENCE. Unless you're a doctor building a clientele!

[@PaulyDDownunder]

Todd Sauve, haha too true. Stupid Bloody Autocorrect 😂

[@JustATotalNerd]

in other words, take it slow and get it clean?

[@larryduke5846]

Absolutely, perserverence furthers!

[@frankvanaelst]

I just wish I started earlier, I started at 40 with a busy job being self employed, but having money to buy guitars.... wich means buying and selling guitars but no time to practice. Now I'm 52 and still not playing well, but come december I'm going to start and take lessons again... hope I have the courage to continue. I just love guitars.

[@IvanChernenko]

I love them too. I'm 26

[@datruth9872]

I started at 60 ? So where does this leave me ? Having a great time and I can buy what I want 😎🏁

[@Mikey-wg2xu]

Frank Van Aelst you can do it...my motto is it is never too late. I have a similar story and i decided five months ago to eliminate a few time suckers from my life and replace them with guitar study. So far every day i have played at least 15 minutes...some days hours. Plus most every day i have watched an instructive or inspirational guitar video...btw I am 60....so you have 8 years on me already. 👍🏼

[@jesseseville5992]

Hey, if you have the time and the mindset you can do whatever you want.

[@johnruffin3291]

Frank Van Aelst You just need to make sure you spend at least 15min. Everyday and you will see a change in your playing

[@azaleajanemusic]

# 9 - slow it down until it's clean -- I can't stress that enough! 30 years as a pianist and I'm still learning how to do this well! Don't be afraid to loop a bar at whatever speed you need, as long as you need. Hell, spend a half hour practicing a single bar at half or even quarter speed. The results are amazing. The goal of practicing a passage isn't to get it good NOW - it's to get it good LATER after the days and weeks and months practicing has sunk in. Patience -- a real acceptance that "this is not going to sound good today" is really helpful! I'm a beginner at guitar and I'm really appreciating your videos!

[@LesAventuresDeTigRRe]

Playing any instrument truly is a lesson in humility.

[@kalasangeetkendramehsana1807]

00ŕŕ888

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

What are the things you guys wished you spent more time on as a young player? 1. Don't just replicate - create! 0:27 2. Choosing the right amp 1:21 3. Be Dynamic! 2:26 4. How to set up my own guitars 3:10 5. Knowing my neck! 4:20 6. Learn to Listen 5:32 7. How to EQ my amp 7:27 8. Simplify! 8:18 9. Play it until it's clean! 9:39 10. Learning basic theory 11:04

[@ianmiller4195]

I've only been playing for about a year now, I could stand to know where all of the notes are a bit better anything above the 5th fret I have to think about for a bit, and being an accoustic player I know almost nothing about amps...

[@rayschoch5882]

I am NOT a "young guitar player." I bought my first guitar in 1969… First, there's an obvious relationship between volume and tone knobs on the guitar and the amp settings, but I have no idea what that relationship is. I should watch the "tone" video. The only advice I've ever gotten was "turn your guitar all the way up, turn your amp down to about a 2, and then fiddle with the EQ." Second, I'm totally intimidated - and I mean terrified - by music theory, so I've spent years NOT learning it. Whatever I can play, I've learned by ear, then replicated it, then used that as a basis for at least a little creative exploration. I don't qualify as a musician, and if someone asked me to characterize my guitar playing, the honest answer would be "inept." But, with all that, I really like your/Darrell's instructor's advice to treat guitar-playing like a conversation, with loud and soft, pauses and acceleration, and sometimes, silence and/or listening. Those are things I've learned to do, largely because I don't have to know any theory to do them…

[@kevsnyder]

I would agree with you on the 1x12 amp although I think the ideal setup is a 2x12 cab with a head on top. 2 speakers because if one blows at a show you still have the other one. Also some pedals works better in stereo, plus you have 2 ears so having a dual sound source for your guitar makes sense to me. Good vid.

[@tdtom1376]

I wish I was less intimidated when asking advice or getting lessons, I'm no spring chicken but at times I still feel like I'm inadequately prepared to seek help. learning to slow down and get things clear sounding helps heaps. When people ask me if I play guitar, I reply that "I play at playing guitar."

[@jamesthe-doctor8981]

Sometimes the best "guitar videos" have no guitars IN them! At least, not being played, set up, etc. Having "played at" guitar for some 54 years now, I have to agree with each and every one of these, and I'm still working like crazy at most of them. But the one thing I wish you could have had room for is the one thing I wish somebody had told me very early on, which is: stop watching players' left hands; watching their RIGHT HAND IS FAR MORE IMPORTANT than watching their left!! I'll bet you agree, Darrell!

[@jamesbeers70]

The overall production of this channel is awesome.

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

🙄

[@79Hokie]

Good stuff Darrell. Learn to play my Dad's Sears Silvertone at 6, gave up on guitar when I couldn't master the F chord and at 62 I decided I was going to learn to play for me. Older learners do have the patience that young kids don't. I am in no rush. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnfazio5638]

Tim, I started this year at 62 as well.....results come slowly....but as you said...we have patience...

[@J_Madison]

John Fazio you’re gonna wake up one day and know how to play. It’s weird. It just kind of clicks at some point.

[@79Hokie]

@@J_Madison My attitude is "Sometimes the journey is better than the destination", so I am going to enjoy the ride while I learn! :-)

[@J_Madison]

Tim Barber Amen! I picked up a guitar the first time after having back surgery at 35. Needed a new hobby. That was a couple years ago and I never miss a day! Practice 365 days a year, minus my time in the hospital for surgery. Even bought a travel guitar to play on vacation. It’s so addicting! Take care of yourself though. I’ve slightly injured my nerve in my fret hand by overuse. Lose feeling in 3 fingers if I play too long.

[@alexmurphy5289]

Tim, I am the same way but only a little younger than you (28). This journey will be great, I hope to have the patience that you will throughout

[@mcleroy1967]

I wish someone would have told me to slow down. I was so interested in being super sonic that I missed out on a lot of musicality.

[@mattgilbert7347]

I've said the same thing in so many comment threads and all the "Shredders" jump on me with the "you're just jealous" "you probably can't play" "people like you should be ignored" etc etc. It's really sad. They treat it like a sport, not an Art.

[@stevesherrell9487]

@@mattgilbert7347 sometimes less is more

[@expat2010]

@@mattgilbert7347They would probably be dismissive of Peter Green who I would listen to all day over most shredders but each to his own.

[@JAMBI..]

Right, especially when it comes to listening to a specific genre.

[@kennywowie]

@@stevesherrell9487 almost always, less IS more because less creates space to interact with the music, gives time to breathe, etc. The most intriguing aspects of music, to me anyway, are interactions between players and/or harmonies and rhythms. If we all spoke in rapid-burst staccato tones, what kind of conversations and communications would we have? Music can be conversational, can be poetic, can be profound...just like literature. Good luck.

[@bobgreen3116]

Dude, GREAT advise. Your advise is spot on! Love your teaching videos. I'm 67 and when I was young all I cared about was speed.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks Bob!

[@AdamBlackArts]

Now I've got that picture of Fat Freddy in my head saying, "Speed Kills!"

[@SuperElGuapo69]

No idea why anyone would give this video a thumbs down. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@blisterbill8477]

LEnriqueC44 Pearls before swine.

[@Sacrifice13]

I almost disliked it. Like too shallow, ok for super extreme beginner. Border waste of time. And the one above me aswell

[@ifwecouldvote]

@@Sacrifice13 wow, the ego

[@Sacrifice13]

@@ifwecouldvote no it's not ego. I replied to a comment, I gave my honest opinion about a video, without disliking it.

[@MarlonVanderLinde]

@@Sacrifice13 The trick to life (respect, civilization, those things) is to close the video, not dislike it - affecting the creators ratings, income and perspectives. So there.

[@calebtylershepherd21]

This video is an old one, but will remain exceptionally relevant! You hit some really great points here that I too wish I had known earlier in my musical journey. Every single thing you touched on here is just so incredibly vital. Once, I started really taking my music seriously after playing a few years, I learned all these valuable lessons myself. They made me the songwriter I am today, rather than just another musician who plays cover songs. As far as writing your own music these points are really essential. Great way of explaining, and breaking these things down for younger, or inexperienced players to glean knowledge from. Love what you do with the channel. Keep up the great videos!

[@rexroman5211]

Brilliant! You could make a video on each concept. Thanks so much.

[@michaelprivate8115]

As usual, a great video Darrell. This video should be mandatory for new players, and it's also a great reminder for those of us who have been playing for many (in my case many, many, many) years. The benefit of being an older player is having the time to devote to getting better. Thanks for all your work here, you bring the standard for guitar based videos much higher.

[@oletrenner]

That was really valuable! Thanks so much for putting together this list.

[@David__]

Great tips Darrell! Thanks for all you give back to the community :)

[@billamj]

As per usual a number of very valid points, especially on phrasing, taking your time, music theory and understanding the fretboard.

[@alanst.4417]

A great video with lots of invaluable tips, thanks for sharing your hard gained knowledge Darrell! Goes along well with my own modest experience.

[@drummer4hire12]

Great vi!!!!! Happy New Year!!

[@cathytaibbi1945]

This might be one of the most genuinely useful videos I've seen for guitar players. Not just for young players, either (I am not a youngster). Thank you!

[@leighwilsonartist]

Hi Darrell, played for a few years through my teens into early twenties, just stumbled on your channel and have been bing watching. Mate, you’ve almost convinced me to pick up the guitar again (47 now), your passion for the guitar shines through so thanks Mate, new subscriber and might have to go and grab a guitar again!👌👍

[@laurahulland]

Do. It! Same as me, i even own a guitar. I'm 50!

[@leighwilsonartist]

Laura Hulland Yes already started to look for another guitar, can’t wait to get back to it! Thanks for the push.👍😀

[@menjysmith1]

You are such a humble and wholesome person. Thank you for the incredibly useful videos.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Glad to help!

[@danushram]

Darrel, I picked up the guitar at 17, that's around 16 years ago.. I completely agree with your video here. I wish I had a teacher like you, and I really love your intonation, they way you talk is soothing and really makes somebody want to listen to you. I wish you all the best and success in the world Darrel. Inspire another generation.

[@tbone25]

Great tips! Presented so clearly and concisely. Thanks Darrel!

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

Great advice, much of which can apply to keyboards too. I play both, and can totally relate to all of your suggestions. Especially love the treating your solo like a conversation, and DYnaMIcs! So important 🎹😁🎸

[@Grt31pmkin]

Grabbed a used MIM strat less than 2 hours ago after watching your videos. Used to have a fender hss years ago while I was kicking around in a band with friends. My buddy's guitar bit the dust and I was forced to trade it away to get him kitted up to keep us at venues and regretted it ever since... Especially without ever fully appreciating what I had. However, today I have regained a piece of me that was long lost, thanks in part to you my friend. Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you! Couldn't be happier

[@SuperElGuapo69]

What a great channel. Honestly, I needed to hear everything the man said.

[@nazmoking3171]

I like the mention of the dynamics - building up and then getting quiet again. I've been spending a lot of time this past year working on string muting as a technique to address the dynamics aspect and I think it's improved my sound considerably

[@DrummClem]

I'm a 35 yo drummer and I am finally getting serious in learning guitar, and I totally agree with all of this. I tried to take shortcuts with several concepts with drums in the past... and that never works. I would add one thing tho : figure things up by yourself. It's easier to remember stuff when you understand what's behind

[@galvadorsd]

what a pleasant guy i bet learning with you becomes easier just cuz of that positive energy

[@brianpetersen3429]

Excellent advice! I was luck enough to be a sax player in high school jazz band prior to taking up the guitar, so many of the things you talked about were already present in my mind. Went on to play rock, blues and jazz in my college years. In later years I taught myself to play piano.

[@OneGuitarist]

I played alto sax in high school, and still have one. I don't play it nearly as much as I'd like to, though :)

[@motion1100]

Thanks Darrell I’m 65 and been playing for 4 years this video has really helped ....cheers

[@woodtool2882]

I just subscribed, finally. I've watched several of your videos, which is saying something because when I see a vid is linger than 5 minutes I think twice. Your content is always solid but I found this one particularly helpful.

[@csharpminorseven]

Good video Darrell - good advice for those who will listen...lucky guys who have you for a teacher!

[@thesovereignonion2283]

I don't have a teacher, I have a bedroom and a squire I picked up second hand

[@ricksanchezito8972]

That's going to be me in a week. Just ordered my setup last night. Any tips for me? Thanks in advance

[@thesovereignonion2283]

@@ricksanchezito8972 yea, there is a 21 day guitar course on KZbin which is split into 3 videos (the last is a little tricky to find) I recommend learning from that first as it really gets the basics done well and introduces songs

[@ricksanchezito8972]

@@thesovereignonion2283 I've been watching Justin guitar, but I will definitely check that out. I appreciate you taking the time to reply man

[@joaquinundurraga690]

@@ricksanchezito8972 Dont throw technique aside, so many people disregard proper technique at the beginning at it bites them in the ass later on. Spend as much time practicing technique as you do learning riffs and it will help you a ton in the long run.

[@ricksanchezito8972]

@@joaquinundurraga690 I have been practicing a song, chords, and trying to learn theory

[@scottraycraft1885]

Your videos just get better and better. Love it

[@ianmiller4195]

I don't know anything about amps I've only recently even been interested in playing electric at all. This video also makes me grateful for my teacher who makes sure I know how to read sheet music, also we do dynamics.

[@GJSTK50]

Very Awesome Video! Thanks for sharing this wisdom...

[@jrafko]

Love these videos. I’ve been CONSISTENTLY playing for about two years and every video helps.

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

🙄

[@ytvideos101]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and great video! 😁👍

[@Newwaver2007]

Great video as always :) I like how you bring up some points I am kinda guilty of too haha. Anyway, Have a great weekend and thanks for uploading :)

[@michaelkornet1227]

Great video full of great practical advice. Agree with all 10 things.

[@brianschwartz5673]

As always, awesome video!!

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: The whole set up thing was an imaginary wall that frightened me. I could replace the cam shaft in a V8 Chevy, but I was afraid of making adjustment on the guitar, for fear I would ruin it. Thankfully, I lost that fear, and I can even get most cheapie guitars to play pretty well.

[@christopherkaesemeyer1575]

I agree. I never wanted to try a set up I thought I would break my guitar. I thought adjusting the truss rod would just snap the neck

[@ToddSauve]

I tried setting up my new Squier Stratocaster Standard but could not get the frets to stop buzzing near the body. Took it to a pro who diagnosed it as a slight twist in the neck. Hah! He leveled the frets in that area and surprise--no more fret buzz! I'd never have sorted that one out ...

[@GageDrums]

I love making adjustments to my guitar! Only been playing for 2.5 months! Perks of buying a used Squier! Haha

[@isaacjohnson.]

Fantastic tips, great video! Each one of these could be a series of a few extra videos per tip. Thanks for sharing Darrell!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Glad to help! So true! I could definitely do a series digging deeper into each one of these concepts 👍

[@rickyparr8001]

Man,i have learned so much from you my brother,you are a blessing,there is nothing better than a good education,thank you very much.

[@darreneden]

Brilliant, thank you Darrell. I committed to learning and playing the guitar when I was 50, and I can assure you, everything you said applies to us older learners as well. Love your channel! 😎🎸

[@mbradshaw6760]

Darrell your channel offers the best guitar advice and demo's , maintenance , etc etc on KZbin fact !!!! You cover almost everything in a very easy understandable way .... Your helping 1000's of people so all I can say is please keep up the good work. Great channel for all stages of guitarist's , brilliant job , cheers mate . Shane ........ Cambridge England....

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks for the kind words Shane! I'm always glad to help out 👍

[@bigsky212]

You're a natural teacher! That back flame strat is purty. I just got a Les Paul in the same color scheme. I'm in loooooove! Great video and sound advice for all players yep, I'm an older player and still learning. Keep em comin!

[@myturkishlife1777]

When you say young player does that mean me ,, just starting at 53 😃 Great advice right there..👍

[@BrianCanavan]

Me too (52 this year) played a few songs when younger but now want to learn to play properly :)

[@Pwrswitchd]

Watched your channel for a few months now, and only just found this video. Thank you very much for these tips 👍

[@hearpalhere]

Great tips Darrell! I couldn't agree more about these. I would add that it's really helpful to also learn some basics about recording. It can be a huge learning tool and it can help with the tangential learning of tone and dynamics too. Rock on!

[@jat5am]

like this all-smiling guy.

[@ricklewis5804]

Июльское Утро Typical Canadian, polite, friendly and speaks perfect English.

[@zeyy84]

@@ricklewis5804 and sexy

[@raiser2059]

Man, what a good teacher you are.

[@misticformula1485]

I started guitar late but having a creative dance background really helped me a ton. I like all your tips. For me it helps to never focus too hard on one tip for too long--keep things in rotation to avoid burnout and keep things fun. So for example have fun searching for gear for a little bit then after you get some gear switch up to practicing a nice shred solo then switch up to working on some ambient stuff then switch up on how you dial in your tones, pedal order, then go ahead and record that entire song you made up, etc...

[@melissachisholm7107]

Thanks, you provided the basics I was looking for.

[@bigbokiptd]

Great tips Darrell, thank you so much for sharing

[@sellwood86]

One of the best guitar videos I’ve ever seen. Like you Darrell, I started out playing keyboards and have been trying to learn the guitar fretboard for many years to no avail. I’d sure be interested in learning of creative ways to memorize it as it’s not enough to know lots of chord shapes alone; one also needs to know where the notes are to be an accomplished player.

[@flybybaby8008]

Another awesome video! Thanks again Darrell! -E-

[@paulnormandin5267]

Your section on setting up your amp resonated with me because I had that experience. I am an original Queen fan, saw them as an opening act in Boston in the early 70s and it has always been my view that Brian May is one of the best there is. Enter Paul trying to learn/play Queen without understanding, not only my amp, but what equipment I was trying to emulate. My practice sounded like, well, you know. Had a friend who was a professional guitar player come over, I told him that I sucked and was quitting. He sat down and adjusted my amp, showed me what he did and why, told me how to set the tone and what pickups I should have the switch set to, etc. Picked the guitar up, played a couple riffs and feel in love. Of course, I couldn't get Brian's exact sound because of his unique equipment but I could get as close as I could with what I had. Made me want to practice more. As always, great video!

[@MattAD-ww7zy]

Great video... wholeheartedly agree with all your points. Basic theory really goes a long way in one's playing ability and creativity. For playing with others in a group setting, I also love the Nashville numbering system.

[@Zombney]

I love your videos so much! Clear, informative, well presented, easy to follow etc. I'm from UK but if I lived near you I'd get lessons off you

[@hubertlavelle7554]

Thank you Darrell for such good advice all the best

[@Herehear49]

Another one hit out of the park. Thanks!

[@littlebritain64]

Really useful. You always refer to real life in your videos, I appreciate them a lot!

[@guitarhiker4449]

Good stuff man!! Wanted to add to your number 8 and that is playing with feeling and how you are feeling at that present moment. Let it flow out, sad,happy,angry and so on..Mixing those feelings into your style of playing. It helps me and its always something i naturally do even when i dont realize im doing it. I love just playing to jam tracks in the different keys and finding some that are slow and some that are faster tempo. Some days we all play better than others but you can amaze yourself sometimes. I wish i recorded some of them too. I really need to record more! Sometimes a solo or flow can be lost forever if you didnt memorize it or record it.. Rock on!!

[@throckmortensnivel2850]

Excellent advice. My personal number one is learning to listen. If you want to play with others, learning to listen is an essential skill. Anyhow, great video Darrell. I wish I'd had a guitar teacher like you when I was young.

[@0987__]

So true. My mom put me in piano for 5 years and guitar for about 5-6, and I was okay at music for a kid but I didn’t ever listen to the “boring stuff” and now I’m 22 and all I want to do is learn that stuff because I know it’s the thing stopping me from growing in my playing. Great video man!

[@MichaelBrown-ys6tj]

I've been playing over 50 years. Your videos are among the very best on KZbin -- THANK YOU

[@benbundy9743]

Thanks Darrell. Outstanding vid!

[@user-em9qy6pk4v]

Thanks man, I just started learning guitar myself, definitely, I'm gonna put your advices in use

[@guitarmedia9171]

Darrel your thumbnails are great! In fact they work so well, I can't stop clicking on your videos & commenting.

[@martincorrea4031]

Good vid darrell keep rocking in the free world

[@riankannemeyer2693]

This was such an inspiring lesson Darrell. Thank you so much for making this for us! Subscribed.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Glad to help! Welcome to the channel :)

[@matthewdavis6118]

GREAT advice! Glad I found this channel.

[@ferrethess4121]

Haha great vid. And I love how you said you didn’t need a 4x12 cab with a 100 watt Marshall head as I’m playing into mine.

[@TheoSauve]

Darrell - this is excellent instruction. Welll done indeed. David

[@dougsguitarstuff4446]

Excellent video! Great tips!!

[@GreboGent]

when i started playing at 13 i did replication (as you do), now i just enjoyed being able to play my favorite songs but early on i was given a multi effects pedal (Zoom 505II) which allowed me to manipulate my sound with out having to change my amp but it encouraged me more to play and experiment with different sounds then by 15 i was playing free bird note for note. Not long after i wanted to be able to play my own way so i started looking up scales, youtube was a great tool for helping me really get a feel to playing thanks to all the many backing tracks available, bearing in mind i never had lessons, my dad taught me the notes on the strings and a few chords, then i discovered tab, i'd practically lock myself away after school each day and just play, play, play

[@robertwatkins8220]

I have been playing since 1963. Never had a teacher that actually knew much (like you). So I didn’t take many lessons. I am 70 and still don’t know what you do but I’m still trying to learn! I did spend years playing Panatonic scale for lead. Anything out of that scale I had to copy note by note. For instance, Pretty Woman, I copied note by note, and Gimme Three Steps also, not knowing what scale I was playing. I did not have KZbin or anything else to teach me. Thank you for your time, effort, and videos! I truly appreciate it!

[@tatetm2809]

After about 2 years of playing guitar I felt fine with my technical abilities, and I was able to learn things fairly quickly but I was still struggling with theory and improvisation. I finally took 6 quick lessons over the summer and my instructor was everything I could have hoped for. He started me off on how to do basic scales, which was amazing because it just clicked immediately and made things make so much more sense. There is a point to where even if you are self taught you might be missing something basic that can change everything for you so getting into lessons for a short time after you are comfortable with your own sound is a great way to go about it, at least it was for me.

[@davidfrantz3473]

the pick slide in the intro is so, so perfect...

[@lewisbeeman]

Seriously Darrell, you have the ultimate job! (assuming you are making a living from youtube). I am sitting here listening to your advice, looking at those guitars on that back wall, and man is it hard to not be jealous of your career success. Congrats man, and keep the great content coming.

[@guitarman4899]

I have been teaching guitar for more than 40 years and have been the guitar Professor at a state university for more than 20 years and your are dead on with this vid. I have bought 2 Glarrys because of you. (They are great BTW). I'd love to find a way to have you here for a master class. Keep up the good work!

[@robertcaffrey6097]

This is a great channel Darrell. You know your stuff and explain it in a very simple easy to understand way. well done and keep up the great work.

[@garycrouse1918]

great advice for us all DARRELL

[@Danman911]

fantastic presentation/ lesson

[@GabrielFingolo]

Sounds like my history of playing guitar! I think we all went or are gonna pass through this situations...

[@chb762]

Thanks for sharing! Great intro on your videos. Very slick!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks JB!

[@VivianLund]

This video is spot on. I wish I’d known this when I was starting out!!

[@kevinmorris7722]

Great video. Wonderful advise.

[@datruth9872]

GOOD STUFF ! as usual 😎🏁

[@harryt988]

Very good information based on your experience- thank you

[@mbradshaw6760]

That's cool & thanks for the reply , I watch with continued interest. Cheers ....

[@clutchkman]

Good advice. I’m currently teaching my son, and some of these tips I haven’t thought to express to him yet, so thanks! One thing that I wish I’d focused on sooner was removing harsh sounding tones from my playing. I kept my tone knobs on 10 thinking it was best, but listening back to those recordings is brutal. It doesn’t matter how well you play if it hurts the listeners ears.

[@KinkellaTeachesArchaeology]

Fantastic list! I just started to learn to be creative on guitar, 30 years in...

[@Maliciouxoxo]

Thank you for making this video! I just bought my first electric guitar two days ago and my super expert dad is gonna teach me but i wanna try and impress him with stuff i find online first. Haha. All these tips are really great, I’m definitely going to be rewatching this video a lot to remember it all. They’re very mindful:)

[@dianaingram685]

Excellent advice... agree with all your points here.

[@pavoidpavoid4132]

This is valuable information thank you! I’m now 40 and a beginner with guitar. I want to learn right , even though I’m learning late. Again, great advice.

[@ronaldfowler7656]

Great advice! Nicely done sir.

[@YBNegative]

Great advice from a great guitar dude! I've learned more about guitars, amps, setups, and recording from you and a few other trusted sources on KZbin in the last 5 years than I did playing them ( just enough to sing and be in the band, really) for decades! Here's a tip.. sink any money you make gigging right back into your gear!