5 Things You Should NEVER Do | Real Guitar Talk

[@JackFossett]

Thanks for watching! What other subjects do you want me to discuss on Real Guitar Talk?

[@electricurinal]

Appropriate wardrobe. Haha. I've seen the meme where it suggests there is never a time to wear shorts to a gig unless you are Angus Young. Hahaha.

[@dalecoffing8655]

Great list kiddo! Have you played in "The Pit" for musicals. You talk about adapting to the music you're playing. That's what playing for musicals is all about. It's too bad there are a lot of really good guitar players but they don't read music well or at all. Some great opportunities to play a lot of different genres. All you talked about has direct application to playing in the pit.

[@johnladdsmusic]

Always play in tune! I played with a guy years ago who never had a tuner on his board. His guitar was always notoriously out of tune. It was driving me nuts at a gig, so I offered to let him plug into my tuner. He said “no this is my style”…it was our last show…

[@rinkydinky-ob9pe]

never let anyone borrow your gear who can't afford to replace it , and know where they live , don't trust musicians full stop .

[@JackFossett]

I never loan anyone anything. Mostly because I forget I did, and then I wonder where my stuff went.

[@rockdanger]

Just don't lend your gear ever... even if he can afford it's gonna get ugly once dude blows your speakers... ask me how I know.

[@JFrit67]

This goes to the top of the list! Been burned twice.

[@user-dh5bnafe4b]

That's 16 words too long!

[@Mtn603]

Haha amen. I’ve had great experiences letting folks that I trust use my gear, if they’re new to guitar, and eager to learn. On the other hand, of the two trashiest guys I know, one took a digger and smashed one of my guitars (right in front of me…still a painful memory), and one fell on hard times and sold the guitar I lent him to pay rent. Only one of those incidents was ever made right, and the guilt of taking money from a guy who didn’t have two nickels to rub together was maybe the worst part. He insisted though, so kudos to him. F the other guy…the gear and money are long gone and will remain so…

[@6stringcodger450]

I was in a couple of cover bands in mid/late 70s when jobs grew on trees! It was impossible to manage 5 to 7 young adults between 19 to 25! No cell phones or email and miscues could kill you! Missed practices! Substance issues. The "I already know the set" types that dont want to practice. Even the serious guys started to have family and real paying job issues! It was all fun, but could never count on the income. Any long term successful band I see, I think about how much they got this stuff right and how much hard work made it happen.

[@thesjkexperience]

Smart ones don’t manage themselves 😂.

[@mattgilbert7347]

Stay sober. It matters, it's an important principle. As sober as possible. I'm not a killjoy :)

[@fixedgear37]

I’ll listen to Slash in 1988 100% more than sober slash today..

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@fixedgear37 That could be youth as much as it is anything else

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@fixedgear37 I won't deny that drugs have contributed to the making of some truly great music. One does pay for it, one way or another. Jimmy Page comes to mind.

[@fixedgear37]

@@mattgilbert7347 but Keith Richard’s.. he hasn’t paid yet. And at this point I think the “bill” was never sent..

[@mattgilbert7347]

@@fixedgear37 My comment only applies to mortal humans, not Lovecraftian Cosmic Inter-Dimensional Entities. At this point, what other explanation could there be? :)

[@michaelyolch79]

BE HUMBLE. BE TEACHABLE. No matter how good you are. Always.

[@azmike3572]

When I play a guitar at my local Guitar Center, I don't plug into an amp, because I always assume everyone there's a better player than I. Makes me think of a line from "The Desiderata": "For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself."

[@jimilee459]

I’m not gigging anymore, but when I was, good enough isn’t good enough. It’s easier to build a bad reputation than a good one.

[@justsomeguy1074]

Have a good attitude!

[@thelastnic]

this is about respect. I have been around some whose ego was unbearable.

[@note4note858]

Great talk. These are really things that come up when gigging with other musicians. It’s really about relationships. The better we are at managing those the better our product is. Thanks.

[@aggressivesilence-theband5150]

Thanks for the 5 Jack. You speak the truth.

[@toneking6555]

You speak the truth Jack! I enjoy your videos.

[@MP_Single_Coil]

I play a mental trick and don’t call it practice. Instead I tell my wife that I’m going to go play guitar. I play every evening after dinner because I enjoy it. When I’m not in the mood to play, I make myself do it anyway. Many times those sessions are the most fun and rewarding.

[@1040ecapja]

Another tip. A wise man once told me: -"Wear comfortable shoes" Me: "For the gig?" -"Always"

[@JackFossett]

I always wear uncomfortable shoes for gigs. The pain makes my blues licks more genuine.

[@1040ecapja]

🤣🤣

[@thesjkexperience]

I wear Kiss inspired platform boots 😂 I’m 6’4” without them. My only tip is Wash your hands before first set.

[@CustomTele52RI]

6th thing you should NEVER do: play out of tune. Give your strings a chance to stretch before the gig and check yourself after the first song, and frequently thereafter. Another fundamental of professionalism. Oh and no one is goo good to practice: Jerry Garcia practiced six hours per day in his prime, when he wasn't on tour.

[@ka4sxi]

In his book Bruce Springsteen talks about giving Clarence Clemens nephew a shot at replacing him after his death. He showed up at the audition completely unprepared. He sent him away and told him to learn the material and that he’d get one more shot. If he weren’t Clarence’ nephew he would’ve blown his chance.

[@Lomoholga2]

It’s so common to have other guitarists completely play over others Like your example- once you become aware of this and you play musically and respect the actual musical process people REALLY notice

[@ltgray2780]

Pro's practice 'til they don't get it wrong. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.

[@aminahmed2220]

Awesome video have a great weekend Jack ❤😊

[@bobbyadamson2333]

I once had a drummer in a new live thing I was doing tell us after 5 rehearsals that he “finally listened to the tunes after the last one”. This fool was coming to practice and just bullshittin he hadn’t even heard the songs.

[@chrisl5156]

Very good advice, thanks. I guess that guy who is too good to rehearse/practice won't be playing with the Rolling Stones any time soon, as they spend a ton of time rehearsing/practicing before each tour. Even now.

[@davidsummerville351]

Don't expect too much or be overly critical of yourself or anyone else. It's not easy to do.

[@JamieMeyerArtist]

Very cool! Not a lot of people talk about the common sense aspect! The only thing left if you take all the pedals and effects away, is the human being behind the guitar.

[@daveduffy2823]

Know the song in a few other keys so you match the singer’s voice. Know the song and its intent, so you how and what to play over it when it’s your turn. Practice - learn your instrument and what it can do.

[@Zephyrwood]

Don’t work for free. Even when it feels like a favor, it rarely stays that way. Your time and expertise are worth something. Don’t let anyone take advantage of that.

[@nekkon1989]

I do not know the first thing about American football but I have deep respect for Mark Megna so the patriots are a special team

[@warrenj404]

Tune your freakin guitar! 🎸 And I mean by ear not with a tuner. The number of times I've seen so called good guitarists who are out of tune astounds me. 😮

[@chrish.4067]

Best video ever!

[@garymould912]

Would you share some tips for worship team musicians? Do we really need a Dusenberg or a Gretsch White Falcon? J/K!

[@JackFossett]

Yes. Filtertrons directly amplify the Holy Spirit.

[@garymould912]

@@JackFossett 🤣👍

[@jasonb5898]

​@@JackFossett LOL! Almost choked on my pizza!

[@michaelyolch79]

You only need a fog machine. NOTHING ushers in the presence of the Holy Spirit more than a fog machine…well…maybe lasers…oh…and a Strymon Big Sky reverb.

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

My unsolicited advice for worship team musicians is you do not need a Dusenberg or a Gretsch White Falcon or any other kind of guitar because guitars do not belong at mass you need an organ or if you're ultra based a harpsichord

[@steveoneal5257]

great advice

[@chrissavage1534]

I get being too loud, but..there is a certain volume that my amp has to be to get what I want from it.

[@michelleneeds4165]

If that volume is too loud for the stages you're playing then maybe get a smaller amp? I love valve amps too but in modern live music there is very little need for a Marshall full stack or even half stack besides visual appeal.

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

get an attenuator. It will help keep the volume down while keeping the amp working at its best :)

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

It's funny that you used Tom Brady as an example of how you can never be too good to practice because the first thing I thought of when you said you said don't ever think you're too good to practice was how Manny Ramirez used to hit off of a tee. I've only played guitar in the presence of other people a couple times in my life and I probably won't ever have much of a chance to do that again and I still practice because I think it's fun but if I was a professional I would almost feel obligated to practice no matter how good I got because I'd always want to give my audience as much value for their time and money as I possibly could. And it's a shame what happened to Andy Katzenmoyer's neck he would've been special

[@josephcorcoran8714]

👍🏼

[@jaywells5283]

Okay Jack, good stuff, but let’s be honest, Tom Brady wasn’t just good, he was Jesus’s cousin so he sat at the left hand of the good lord! Hahahahaha Brady is the shit! He still goes out and does, and busts his ass doing it! He’s the man! But next time, add Edelman to that! Hahaha

[@wagzzzz]

Never let them see you sweat.

[@PatrickAshe41]

Well, that's all true and good. Except being a Patriots fan ;)

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

There are 6 Lombardi Trophies in Foxborough, Massachusetts that say being a Patriots fan is very good

[@JackFossett]

One day I hope you’ll convert to the true path.

[@JimMorrisonsBathtub]

Go Patriots

[@jonmurphy776]

Seems like a lot of mommy’s boys play guitar!

[@JackFossett]

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[@Michel-r6m]

When in a shop and these geezers (owners) blasting amps at volumes I wanna leave... As geezers (shop owners) not listening to what you ask for (they got better margins on the stuff I do not want 😅). Geezers complaining about Boss and Fender (no complaining about Gibson since nobody carries them at proximity 😂).

[@Êrnië_Båll100]

Things you should NEVER do. Well, there is one thing you should never do, and that is: never listen to what another mediocre guitar player says. Heck, don't even listen what an old guitar hero tells you to not do. They all play by the book that's already been written, and we all are tired of that book. There is only one rule: Write your own book!

[@brotherhawk3228]

You are right ! Wright your own story . But we should listen ! We were given 2 ears and only 1 mouth . So we should listen twice as much as we speak . We never know when a seed gets planted! Everyone has something to teach .

[@novacatscratchfevr5325]

You can write your own story but if you are in a band the purpose needs to be to make the band better not try to hijack the band as your showcase, unless they added you to be their show off lead soloist, which can be an appropriate role in SOME bands.

[@michaelkarlsson5966]

as you already know most books released today are reworkings of the same old classic stories that were around already in ancient times. So, yeah, write your own book but know that it isn't going to be new in any deep meaning but just another take on the same old classics.