10+ Year Guitar Progress | 10,000 Hours Later (DON'T Make These MISTAKES...)

[@Bernthguitar]

What were your personal biggest stepping stones on your guitar journey so far? Make sure to share them with the community below! If you'd like to start improving today, make sure to check out the 100+ lesson library here: www.patreon.com/bernth - happy shredding :)

[@emmanueltaganas7923]

Hey Bernth Thanks for sharing us with your experience as a guitar player 😊😊 I got to say you improve so much at your video quality ☺️☺️ YOU ROCK, KEEP ON ROCKING

[@bds_mguydasic9293]

Als ob sie beim donauinselfest gspielt haben XD

[@Bernthguitar]

@@bds_mguydasic9293 2016 & 2019, beide Male Hauptbühne mit Seiler und Speer :)

[@Zack-dv6rz]

I think the biggest issue I had for the longest time was id use my arm as my picking mechanism rather than my wrist. Once i learned to use my wrist and on top of that learn to relax both my hands as much as possible things change a fuck load for the better. Even today this day when I practice I make sure to be as relaxed as possible. Also wondering if you could make a video in regards to a regular day of practice that you do or how you practiced to get where you are now. The videos of the exercises you have and such are awesome but how did you manage to get from point A to point B what was the inbetween like?

[@johannox4161]

You are such an amazing teacher man!

[@olafburgermann806]

We should start a campaign to get Ibanez to make a Bernth Signature model.

[@joycesanders4898]

..its coming.

[@LukasKhann]

Yes

[@JohnMrDoe]

He deserves to be in a huge Band

[@yeesenchai]

I thought the one RG he used in his video is already his signature

[@gripphillips9181]

I agree

[@MrProthall]

I have hope yet... and then I realized you are waaaay better 10 years ago than I am now. Damnit.

[@Bernthguitar]

The 2007 video hides quite a LOT of mistakes since the sound is so bad - if you would listen to that playing now it would be a completely different story :)

[@elrusolokooooo]

My fuck, what a skill... I'm watching your 2007 playing like "what do you mean, he's pretty good", then your 2020 and that's when I understood what you meant. Such an insane improvement, gives one hope that by consistently practicing you can really get yours skills to a whole new level in a matter of months!

[@HKKetoRecipes]

My first show I didn't even play guitar. But incredible to see your progress. I've been making all the same mistakes and I've been playing for 20 years and now it's super hard to fix those errors. It's a big deal to have a good teacher who can ensure you have the best technique and someone who can teach you theory and most important ensure that your basics of the instrument are solid because once you have that then the possibilities are limited only by your imagination and how much you practice.

[@diyap7343]

Saaaahil! You should collaborate with Bernth. Make him one of your keto gems🧁

[@vituabreu5696]

Same as me

[@rickredden9711]

You’re really an amazing artist, and equally amazing teacher! After 38 years of playing since 8th grade (10 years of real playing, and 28 years of life and kids of rarely playing), I’ve gotten seriously back into my guitar. Huge fan of Di Meola, Metheny, Holdsworth, Van Halen, Lifeson and others, and now feeling like with input from masters like you I’m making accelerated progress on the aggressive lead guitar I like to play! Considering doing the Patreon thing, but regardless you should be super proud of your impact in this “sea” of KZbin instruction. Hats off!

[@dilanramanayaka8611]

It's a shame KZbin algorithm didn't recommend you sooner to me. You're a great teacher and a very talented guitarist.

[@marijnwissink]

There are alot of 'teachers' on youtube... but since playing the guitar for 7 years without theory... oh man... i think bernth really opened my eyes..

[@mikeivey8471]

Thank you for this video , Bernth !! My biggest issue is that I've been playing for over 35 years & only now I'm trying to correct "bad" technique issues that have been engrained in my playing from all those years of doing it wrong !!! I finally got frustrated with never getting any better so I started watching your videos & introducing your teachings into my practice . I'm still a long way from where I'd like to be but I can happily say that I am really noticing a dramatic improvement from where I was 9 months ago !!! Some of the old bad habits are really hard to break but I'm working at it !!

[@dustinmullings2672]

I'm in the same boat as you. Right around 33+ years of playing. I wish KZbin had been available back when I was a kid, aspiring to "make it big, "and spent every spare moment i had sitting on the edge of my bed playing 5-6 hours a night on school nights. 10-15 hours on weekends. Or at band practice... we had our monthly issues of guitar world for fresh material. And whatever you could scrounge up from the local music store. Now, you wanna know something, search for it via KZbin and viola! Instant Master classes for everything at our fingertips. KZbin should be credited for the Second Renaissance we're likely to see in music and the arts. Pretty awesome stuff. And Bernth's videos are the cream of the crop. I am a patrion subscriber and I recommend joining if you appreciate Bernth's KZbin videos. It's just more of the same good quality stuff. And his master classes are incredible! Worth $7 a month that's for sure. Thanks Bernth! Your fucking awesome for doing what you do.

[@wiskas0944]

I am about 3 years playing guitar .For the first 2 years i was like yea i can play fast yea,then after to try to recordme and discover how bad i play i started to search videos like this. Then i find bernth and i improved a lot in just two months.Thank you bernth keep it up

[@BOBANDVEG]

I'm still terrible lol. Been playing off and on for years.

[@wiskas0944]

@@BOBANDVEG Don't worry man just a diary practice and focus in what are you doing and you will improve ;v

[@BOBANDVEG]

@@wiskas0944 quick question. Would you pick the Jackson js 22 Or Harley benton hwy 25bks?

[@wiskas0944]

@@BOBANDVEG sorry bro i haven't played any of that guitars. If they are guitars😂

[@wiskas0944]

@@BOBANDVEG but my personal opinion will be go for the jackson.Jackson make god guitars

[@Romy-kh4pd]

Hands down ..One of the best guitar teachers on KZbin. You explain everything so clearly and in such a streamlined way,it's easy to relate to and understand. Thank you for all your hard work Greetings from Bangladesh

[@monsterram6617]

For reference, 10,000 hours is about 3 hours practice every day for 10 years. 👍

[@JanJan-rc4zp]

and if you practice the song and exercies right

[@wylde678]

I started playing in the summer of 2006. I got pretty decent, played in a couple of bands, played live, etc. In 2016, I suffered a stroke. After the stroke I pretty much gave up on guitar, my hand synchronization was completely out of whack, my picking was horrendous, and my fretting hand was atrocious (especially in regards to finger independence). I didn't touch my instruments in any significant manner for about 4 years. A couple of months ago, I felt the spark again and have been playing a little more each day, trying to focus my practice beyond noodling. Your channel is one of the channels I cherish deeply as you provide clear explanations and have a humble outlook. Thank you for all that you provide (for free I might add). PS Have you ever done, or thought about doing, a video discussing how you approach learning other artists' songs?

[@flol3266]

WOW dude, keep up! Great work. May I ask how old you are? I know your problems :U

[@wylde678]

@@flol3266 Appreciate the reply. I was 24 when I had my stroke, 28 now. I had a hole in my heart (unbeknownst to me) known as a PFO which sent a blood clot to my brain. I got the hole patched up now though. It's been quite a journey, physical therapy and all.

[@anthonystark5412]

The rest of the world's lazy-ass wannabe successful humans: "Welllll, ya know... I was kinda busy dealing with 'stuff' for the past few years, so I need some time to reorganize and re-evaluate before I'll be able to commit to anything. @wylde678: No problem, guys. If you gimme a few minutes, I'll be able to jam. There are NO prizes for guessing who the world needs more. Not only right now, but always. Hang in there.

[@wylde678]

@@anthonystark5412 Thank you, that really means a lot to me. Wishing you all the best as well!

[@anthonystark5412]

@@wylde678 Thank you for showing courage in the face of adversity.

[@marlonvillapando967]

My right hand technique is also not as good as yours.. your a very good guitar teacher and very humble too. Thanks to your lessons. 🎸

[@ts_lessonss]

Amazing video like always! I'm an intermediate player and i feel super motivated after watching this! Thanks, Bernth.

[@SteveFye]

BERNTH!!! Great lesson as always, but ironically, I think you might have missed one of the best lessons out there... VIDEO YOURSELF PLAYING!!! This very simple act does wonders in showing you what you're doing wrong and how to improve. You're the best man. Keep rocking!

[@JefersonTomazella]

Bernth, I NEVER wanted to see people's videos in youtube as I want to see yours. You have a great teaching skill, amazing guitar knowhow and, of course, a lot of charisma. Thank you for your videos.

[@chrisbauman2562]

Ok man you are amazing for talking about this. I actually feel good now cause i wasnt that far behind you in 2007 and ive kinda had the same process but ever since i found your videos my technique has sky rocket

[@bdbeats7209]

Great video!! It's always crazy looking back at the progress people make over the years. I've learned alot from watching your videos, and they've really become a big influence in my practices! Keep up the great work

[@Karlgolden]

Amazing bro 🎸🔥🤘

[@Bernthguitar]

Thank you Karl 🙏🙂🤘🏻

[@97stratocaster21]

The last part gave me goosebumps. The 2 videos comparing your live performances are too cool. You worked your ass off to get there, and you deserve all of your success. Can't wait to hear and see what you'll have in the future.

[@theondulle8475]

I can see real progress in you videos sound quality and in your hair growing!

[@HarambeKojima]

I've been trying to get back into playing, I've been on and off for about 10 years and I suck, like, beginner level. Your videos are helping to rekindle that flame. Thanks, Bernth! I appreciate your love and dedication for the craft. Hope I can find my spark again.

[@pantastic5599]

My biggest stepping stone back in the day was not having a helpful source of information. Things have changed in the world with technology becoming what it is today. That is why I appreciate this channel and all you have to share with those all over the world who want to learn this type of playing.

[@awkwardturtle77]

I just started guitar a month ago and I'm glad I found your channel so I can learn things the right way earlier. My personal stepping stone is basically ... everything.

[@gonicjon]

great,- out of the heart - look-back....don't be too hard on yourself....your still great...we all appreciate the lessons/tips.....i'm old and all you guys are really helping me out...i''ll hope to i'll get as as good!!!

[@lacssbb]

I see that Sepultura t-shirt haha, cheers from Brazil, i love your content!

[@ericsalinas1839]

Interesting gear tone back in '07. As playing improves, so does sound.

[@BrankoSimic696]

Great video, thank you Bernth! I'm having exactly the same problem with my right hand like younger you and I'm glad that you shared this with me so I can correct it right away! Thank you very much, keep doing great job!🤘🏻

[@ayushverma4734]

Man I wish you were my brother and we played in the same band together Just like Young bros Love and respect from India🙏🙏

[@bradhill935]

once again you've hit the nail on the head, brilliant information & honesty...much respect for you...thank you for continuing to inspire & motivate me

[@hollyandjamesmcmahon2331]

you got with the statement of "i learned patterns and was just moving them up and down and didn't really know what i was doing so it didn't really sound right to me". that is EXACTLY my case.

[@marialenaho5249]

Wow! You play really good! It's good for you to play the guitar for many years. And I played the guitar for 3 years and I love it so much!

[@Qban220]

3:39 this is my biggest demon I'll have to face. This is exactly how I'm picking like 20 years now. I thought it is too late to fix it, but this video gave me confidence. Thanks for that. See you in next 20 years🤯

[@Danny_Martino]

Repetition , repetition, repetition . Thank you Brenth you are very humble and hard working duder!

[@duncaninglis3806]

I've been playing a lot longer than you (I'm older) but so what? You prove that discipline and ambition can make a great player, which is clearly what you are. It doesn't matter that I'm not much interested in "shredding", what matters is that you demonstrate what is possible when you make the effort. I can't do any of that stuff you do! Excellent work, Bernth.

[@jasonveith6770]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful!

[@gkroberts7816]

B.C Rich Warlock.🤘🤘🤘 I personally love em, well most upper series B.C Richs anyway. Another great lesson. Its great to be able to see someone of your ability doing things people aspiring to be as good can relate to and quickly learn to over come rather than spending counless hours trying to figure it out and getting frustrated. Love your work.

[@KP-vr6ft]

The theory part was me spot on. If I invested myself years ago I could've been much better today. Awesome video

[@zammie01]

Thank you for your honesty and teaching! I am relearning the guitar for the 4th time...yeah so I get the value of this video immensely.

[@k.phesao5696]

Thnk u so much I,ve learned alot of my mistake from u, Im so lucky to have ur channel 👍👍.

[@dompepz8074]

The difference is amazing....🎸

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

New to your channel - you are easily one of the best KZbin metal players I've seen and heard. Awesome. For me, coming back to guitar after many years, the best thing I've done is get formal lessons with a teacher (e.g spend money on learning rather than gear), music theory and improving timing by using a metronome. The metronome especially has helped my timing and the theory has helped with my "musicality" which is what you are getting at I think. I used to just play patterns fast, now I'm slower but trying to focus on hitting "right notes" in key and in term. It's a slog but its helping. Style change to mostly classical as well, which seems to suit where I am. Still play the ax a bit though.... :)

[@wofu0914]

"Never Give Up on Your Dreams" ❤

[@darthvaldez999]

Thank you for getting back at the Guitar I've been playing for 15 years now and I'm getting my noodling skills back at the guitar 🎸 I actually played quite a bit of shows back in the good old deathcore djent metalcore days 🤘

[@sanihasanali1937]

That's the exactly same problem when i try playing yngwie song, and now it's best time to revise all mistakes, thank u so much found this channel, now i'm not frustating again...

[@bastiangigas]

Awesome and cool approach to past mistakes. You certainly don’t feel ashamed of that and I think a 4th topic here for us learners is to treat ourselves gently and with patience, the way you did. Thanks.

[@kusanagisteve7166]

Gosh. The younger and stupid you was already far better than i am now 😅 Still unable to pick that fast today

[@neriomao4314]

I was goin to say the same... You did it a little earlier😃😃

[@navrasicsi]

Me either

[@ashuzguitar]

you should omit stupid :P it's okay for him to call himself stupid, but you could do better by just calling the 'younger you' and not also include the 'younger and stupid you' :P lol

[@kusanagisteve7166]

@@ashuzguitar I've just used the same words as him, It was just sarcasm for himself or for me, no need to get serious about that lol

[@ant1738]

Holy Shit! I have to applaud you for showing us this video it gives us a real sense of hard work and it pays off

[@brianjsmith4510]

We all start somewhere. Your technique is very solid now.

[@Whatsupfolks-7]

Dude you give inspiration again to me, i don't skip ads 😉

[@АртёмСалахетдинов-ь9в]

This is so inspiring! Thank you for your work and dedication to the craft!

[@66numero]

Great videos, for the right hand, I am playing with open fingers. I will try closing them right away. Left hand I had the exact opposite issue. I found out early a good position to extend fingers but then I tried to bend notes for blues, with the thumb low, and it failed for a few years. Music theory, I am learning it now, and I love connecting the things I knew separately, into one big ensemble. Great video that makes me believe that I am on a good path.

[@ModernGolfer]

Bernth - Excellent video. 👍 My advice to musicians of all levels: First (perhaps only) 'rule' - Your *harshest* critic should *always* be... yourself. Rock on! 🎶 🤘 🎶

[@papamurf7653]

Thanks for sharing part of your journey 👍. Always inspirational. Thanks 🤘🤘

[@lucaruggerimusic7704]

The video finale is awesome!!

[@fear5059]

So clean

[@Kronu.]

My favourite pandemic Guitar tutor!!❤️❤️

[@ther701]

This video is epitome of true mentorship!

[@rbtrln]

Your BC Rich V was sick,duude!!! I have an NJ Beast ,but I also own 2 Ibanez RGs

[@SarahRabenhertz]

Thank you for sharing this! I wish I'd seen this back when I started playing. Still, your "banana technique" is better than my current playing by leagues. Love all your videos - they are really really helpful, so please keep them coming! Grüße :)

[@josessuarezz]

Your lessons are pure gold, thank you man!

[@raghdzahr8072]

Bernth - you've come such a long way, and that small comparison in the end is amazing! Similarly on KZbin, I remember when you were on 20K subs, and now look at you! The vast amount of knowledge present in this channel, especially for free, is simply incredible. On the topic of your video, this is why I think recording yourself is such an important thing to do. You're able to get unbiased feedback from others to see exactly what it is in your playing that needs addressing, and for looking back to see how far you've come! What ever happened to that flying V in 2007? Is it still around?

[@Bernthguitar]

Thank you very much for your kind words Raghd and for being part of my journey for so long now :) You are absolutely right - not only does it serve as a great reference for later (and motivation! you will see lots of improvements), it also really helps with getting better and analyzing your playing at the moment! I think I traded that Flying V back then for my first 7 string - it did look pretty metal but the Floyd Rose was killing me as an inexperienced player back then! I constantly switched tunings and wondered why it didn't stay in tune... another lesson learned :)

[@gummo133]

100% on weird right hand techniques. I've had to retool my technique a few times and it really, really sucks. Some people say that you should just do whatever feels natural, usually citing examples of great players who have weird right hand technique. However, if we're being honest, people like Bernth who have worked hard at optimzing their technique can play circles around most of those players of yesteryear that stuck with their quirky techniques.

[@nicholascampo6010]

Humble, smart and super helpful. You get to the point and make things easy to understand. No tricks either. Practice!!! Not trying to sell snake oil. Thanks

[@matteomeschia231]

Thanx Bernth, you gave me hope

[@dakkotalang-church1649]

Okay the last 30 seconds of this video are actually really inspirational.

[@navrasicsi]

I think you can be satisfied with and proud of your guitar skills. Your playing is killer. :)

[@debabratabaishya6435]

Bernth your tone in 2007 was very different than now.

[@nanuchunu5870]

Thank you sir for this video ☺️ lots of love from india (sikkim).

[@Tripp.tambores]

New subscriber here. You have really inspired me to pick my guitar back up and get some real progress. Thank you for your informative and direct videos. You really explicitly outline what us peasants need to improve upon.

[@nihilistictanuki6947]

Great video! I'm definitely a big victim to the theory thing. I think I have a quite decent basic technique which doesn't hinder me improving and just grows better but I have little to no clue about music theory (I knew the pentatonic shapes and all the modern western modes, I can name the notes on my fretboard or at least I'm able to derive them quickly but that's it). While my technique keeps getting better and I know very well how to push further, I don't have the slightest idea how I should best start to get some essential music theory under my belt.

[@aviruptheguitarist]

Best channel for guitar.l prefer your videos to my musical friends

[@nataliariaatha688]

Thank you Bernth, 🙏🙏

[@JLchevz]

Fantastic channel, I just found it, thanks.

[@joshuajiang401]

Bernth, u deserve over 20 million sub

[@Calymos]

That's a really good idea, I have a whole guitar journal dating back to 2009, haha!

[@mhitc.4975]

Both first issue of right hand and left hand big problems of my in back day's but i analyzed my mistakes and did it same way which is bernth showing

[@ChiAeNima]

Awesome video and awesome advice !!

[@6stringninja549]

Great video and informative!

[@pjrodz]

Thank you for this, man!

[@kaotinwinterscream1143]

Lol wow I needed to watch this video man.. very inspiring thank you my friend

[@davidguthrie3895]

Dude, these are all the issues I'm dealing with right now. I've been playing since I was 8, now I'm about to turn 29 and trying to fix my bad habits and learn correctly.

[@ollieanthem9213]

@5:25 - You might try MAB's technique of using the unused picking fingers as a kickstand on the guitar body, which takes the mass out of the hand, creates a fulcrum, and leaves the fingers in position for some chicken picking.

[@cr250r9]

Chicken Picking with Shredding… that technique could be called shredded chicken.

[@mifex89]

Schönes Video, Danke Bernth! LG aus NÖ

[@lancelotcmay]

Thanks for such a nice video.

[@CisfSoldierAnkush]

You are My inspiration ♥️♥️♥️

[@jackdenial3310]

Very impressive😊. Need to learn lots from you master👍..😳

[@RRuohonen]

You are doing great work. When I have more time maybe I join your patreon channel🙂

[@gaffenz1137]

Fuck yeah! I bet you're stoked with your current level of skill

[@mehoyminoy1326]

Ive been playing about 4-5 years and feel stuck. The main problems I have are 1. Chord progression for the fingers to make playing more efficient and smoother 2. Different picking techniques. I’ve been stuck in my habits for so long that it is like learning everything over again. I’ve never had lessons and not sure if I should. Also, how do people stretch their fingers for absurd chords without them cramping constantly?

[@mehoyminoy1326]

@@jameslesperance1 ive taken a music theory and its was extremely valuable and fun for piano but I have just started to compare it to guitar. I was honestly surprised how easy tabs and sheet music converts. Almost exact same. Pretty cool tbh

[@jeroen0011]

Well playing alot will always make ur fingers/hands stronger, but their are these clamps with adjustable force for training hand strength (mostly for fitness but also works very good for guitar/bass players) i even once saw one with adjustable strenght for ea separate finger made for mucisians!

[@haydenh3217]

at around 12:10 that lick sounds like the intro solo to peace sells by megadeth

[@niewszystkojasne]

I don't think i will ever achieve your 2007 level 😂😅 You're basically a God, bro!

[@northernlefty5412]

Its funny because that banana grip is what dean from archspire uses and damn does he pick well. Tobi from archspire also does Benson picking which is a very different style as well.

[@dipensharmayayo7606]

This is great. Next video must be on Downpicking concepts and exercises

[@eddiecalderon35]

15:30 He has that amount of subscribers , jeez That’s basically all of us in person

[@flbiker57]

Ive been working on trying to keep my right hand closed. After so many years of fingers open its been harder to correct than quitting smoking was.

[@navrasicsi]

Stress and fight transformed into confidence and relaxation.

[@sharonzargaran]

You mentioned to one of my main left hand problem which I am involved with it near one year and it's so upsetting.

[@fabianfernandez9923]

Excelente idea

[@mohammadm.5590]

Verry good . Thanks.