10 year guitar progress (self taught)

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[@idontevenlikemoney]

You went balls deep into metalcore, and that's fucking tight.

[@justsomeguy727]

Metalcore teaches you how to really have fun and let loose while playing and I'll forever die on that hill

[@tomk8350]

You guys have a list of essential skills to start playing metalcore? It's my favorite genre, kinda want to jump right in. Not learning no C chord 😂.

[@JoshRezz]

This is a good video idea

[@wingsoficarus1139]

Metalcore is a fucking awesome genre to get into if you wanna master a lot of techniques in the rock and metal side of things(and even a little jazz) Perfect for getting into fast soloing with some popular metalcore songs actually having some actually well-thought shredding that isnt what most boomers would call noodling. Also perfect for rhythm guitar as well as a lot of melodic stuff. Thats what got me into progressive shit.

[@blakemccraven3627]

That’s what I did my friend

[@lifeinsoletude]

I absolutely love seeing guys learning guitar go straight for metal. that is how I started and I think it's the best thing I did. I didn't start with no C chord and G chord stuff. I learned a whole lot of music theory now but I wish there were more people learning guitar with metal.

[@jacob_krause_official7286]

Absolutely agree. Even better if you pair it with learning acoustic classical alongside. That's what I did based on a friends recommendation and it helped me immensely.

[@Ssssssshhha]

Appropriate username for the comment

[@ChadAV69]

No. That's why all metal sounds the same. Learn the theory so you can break the rules and be creative rather than playing the same chord progressions over and over.

[@maxeisenach1771]

I think it's good to learn a well-rounded assortment of music, it gives you more appreciation and room to experiment and discover, rather than "only learning metal" or "not learning metal at all", those extremes aren't all that great. Being open to learning and playing all sorts of different music makes you appreciate and enjoy it all a lot more. The "C chord and G chord stuff" for instance is already the basis for a lot of music people love and enjoy, completely dismissing it is just as bad as only learning that.

[@goobingtons]

​@@ChadAV69what an ignorant opinion. You absolutely listen to zero metal.

[@vfgguitar]

Man, you were a better rhythm player after 3 years than I am now after 6 and a half years😭

[@salatielfariasregis9156]

@BotsHateMe Either that, or take songs you like, slow them down, play until it's tight and comfortable for you, and speed them up one bpm at a time.

[@xxfredynatorxx9283]

@@salatielfariasregis9156 that Methot works also for the drums just sayin

[@tasiociafancelli9912]

or make of GP5 your liege, if you practice a lot to a 'live' tab it pays dividents, trust me

[@Arnostic]

Rhythm is so much fun to play, I could play for hours just jamming out some random chords on my sg.

[@aidantaylor117]

same i’ve been playing 6 years now and i still suck

[@billionaeris1183]

0:15 Slipknot - Psychosocial 0:29 ASKING ALEXANDRIA - The Final Episode 0:55 Trivium - Strife 1:07 Lamb of God - Laid to Rest 1:58 Reverse the Hollowing - Descending (Demo) 2:11 Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver 2:43 Lamb of God - Laid to Rest (Second Attempt) 2:58 Disturbed - Stricken 3:14 Parkway Drive - Breaking Point 3:46 Bullet for me Valentine - Waking the Demon 4:50 Reverse the Hollowing - Anthemoessa (Demo) 5:13 Metallica - Master of Puppets 5:59 Slipknot - People = 6:17 A7X - Scream Some songs i don't know, but this is most of them. GJ BTW!

[@buurton1]

THANK YOU

[@pawebienasz1055]

3:14 parkway drive - breaking point

[@billionaeris1183]

@@pawebienasz1055 TY

[@billionaeris1183]

@@buurton1 YW

[@peterzit123456789]

Any idea what the riff At 3:32 is?

[@kymbbm]

Even on the 2 year mark the progress is insanely inspiring, such a great showcase of hard work

[@salatielfariasregis9156]

So nice to see a fellow black guitar player who's into the heavy shit. I wish I had documnented my progress just like you did, I have a couple of videos here and there, but not as many like you, in any case. Love your content, my man. Much love from Brazil.

[@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998]

Okay, all good, but what does its color have to do with it?

[@salatielfariasregis9156]

Well, if you were a black dude who's into Metal you'd understand the feeling, so this is something I can explain to you, nor I don't have to.@@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998

[@Croat420]

@@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998 It’s just nice to see a fellow brother with similar interest in music and hobby and I feel the same way

[@gristle_licker]

@@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998 I'm white and I play bass, yet I also think it's nice to see a black guy play heavy stuff on guitar with great skill. got a problem with that too? fuckin bozo

[@murk4552]

Why does it bother you? 😂​@@nosemeocurreunmejornombrec6998

[@madtownluthier3325]

Dude, you're going to look back on this video when you're 30 and think "I've still got so far to go" in my experience. But you're killing it, making more progress than I have on my guitar-playing journey. Keep it up!

[@overbored617]

metalcore really brought up more people into metal than any other genre than the gatekeepers who shit on it LOL!

[@2nerC9]

Nah Trash Metal does.

[@overbored617]

@@2nerC9 it's the year 2000's, i was around 10 years old and asian living in asia and I thought anime was so cool then I heard banger anime OP and ED, naruto's haruka kanata, bleach's asterisk, FMAB's again and so on, I thought those songs are the fucking and still are then my friend who's also an anime nerd and is older introduced me to silverstein and I think holy shit a song could go this hard? months passed listening to silverstein I thought of buying drums and play silverstein songs but changed my mind for guitars because drums cost so much more lol! then I got tired of silverstein, I've search youtube with top 10 screamo bands and i discovered alesana and other screamo bands then comes coheed and cambria, it blows my mind again 2nd stage turbine blade is this fucking now, then comes BMFV's the poison and scream aim fire and trivium's ascendancy and shogun then the band who I considered the peak of metalcore KSE and my first guitar god Adam Dutkiewicz, I thought their riffs are godly and it pulled me more into metal more than any other band, it guided the anime loving kid into the world of heavier music, I now mostly listen to periphery, VOM, erra and born of osiris and discovered other bands like citadel burning and diamond to dust. never in my teenage years a trash metal song pushed me to play an instrument and maybe there's a generational gap between us, I think you're part of the older group.

[@sathira_anuk5179]

Nu metal did

[@jasongraham4425]

Metalcore brought me up and I don’t shit on it but it’s pretty corny.

[@wafflemanofficial3130]

Being a gateway genre has nothing to do with music quality. Of course death metal won't bring people into the genre because they're not used to the harsh vocals. They will need softer stuff to ease them into metal. That does not mean death and black metal are not miles better than any -core though

[@seankellyfarmer]

This was just what I needed to see today. Struggling with depression more than usual, seeing and hearing your progression is inspiring! I feel motivated to keep practicing and trying to improve.

[@BladerMario]

Hey man idk if this is your situation at all but if you often find yourself scrolling on the phone or just wasting time on whatever make it so everytime u notice that u just pick up the guitar instead. I’ve played for 7 years but only the first 3 or so was I really progressing and learning & in just the past few months I’ve been playing a few hours a day and have gotten noticeably better! Pick songs that are a bit scary like for me rn it’s the master of puppets solo it looks scary but once you break the licks down slowly you’ll be shocked what you’re capable of. Also, something I heard forever ago that has helped me a lot is practice before u go to bed. I can’t tell u how many times I fumbled through a riff for hours only to wake up and play it perfect first try

[@dudeman3929]

Good looking out bro

[@Coldwallbar]

I started by learning metal and don’t regret it one bit. Truly a dive into the deep end

[@jlf6458]

I will die on the hill that is playing metal is the best way of learning how to play

[@landonsss8114]

@@jlf6458 how to play metal anyway

[@pRmaTY]

@@jlf6458 especially metalcore

[@roooplays]

the killswitch and as blood runs black is so nostalgic! certified classics

[@Gloomshimmer]

holy diver is from dio

[@gokust07]

@@Gloomshimmer killswitch covered it though

[@marcheguitars]

real

[@Sticknub]

The Master of Puppets solo on a telecaster was definitely the most metal part of this video

[@psychoseventyeight]

Keep at it brother. As a self taught metal guitarist of 30+ years it heartens me to see this. I wish I had the tools available now when I was coming up.

[@rytr0nious]

The era of metalcore you like playing is so iconic man. I was one of the lucky kids to be in the scene and live through that and damn was it good. I do enjoy new age metalcore as well. Both are amazing.

[@reedhannon1984]

Rock on brother, I’ve been playing for 25yrs and YOU inspire me

[@patschoenherr7497]

You go my brother of metal!!! I'm only 5 months in and things are starting to wake up for me, but still have a very long ways to go. Never stop, guitar is forever.

[@roobbenbala]

Rare to see another brother who loves metal 😍🤘🏾

[@saeltek2169]

Man I can relate so much. Well I am at 1st year starting guitar, jumped directly to metal and I can already see progress. I just play everyday and I hope to continue like you

[@donniejean]

My worst mistake was getting an instructor. I get bored super easy. They all wanted to teach me theory. Finally I got a guy who asked me what top 3 songs I wanted to learn. Day 1 I was playing “slither” 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽 3 years later I’m finally learning some theory because I can actually understand it.

[@Josh-Bartlett]

This makes me wish I could go back and learn from scratch again and not pick up on the bad habits from the start. Amazing job dude! Love watching guitar progression videos. So inspiring!

[@sirksees]

seeing this makes me wish i wasn't so inconsistent with playing. I wish I just stayed obsessed with music instead of doubting myself off and on over the years. Im 7 years in and nowhere near this kind of skill. But ima get back to the grind, nothing else in the world feels better than when you nail a riff

[@lafera310]

I think your passion is WAY better than others. Not everyone can do like you even they got 10 years. And I am still surprised you plays the same genre in 10 years... No pop, No ballad, No blues... ONLY Metal. Your passion is tremendous🎉

[@robkudla522]

It's crazy that you started off with that laid to rest riff... I started with that too. Never gets old. Metal for life❤

[@josiahralya2160]

This really makes me feel good about myself. Cause im at 10 months and im playing about as good as you where then. And ypur an absolute beast. Goves me hope that ill be where you are eventually

[@ZenStarwalker]

our style is so similar and we both learned super quickly, naturally. I love seeing that

[@justsomeguy727]

Those squeals on the MoP solo to make up for the lack of a whammy bar was so sick. Keep rockin man! You're killing it. +1 sub

[@markymarkeaton]

Even from the early stages, your picking technique was insanely clean and crisp. This progression is awesome and all the metalcore makes me want to get back into playing

[@asboringbadboy116]

3:53 just completely changes skin tone😂😂

[@christophermidling4745]

I skipped ahead before reading the comments and thought the same thing and thought this vid was just a troll😂

[@danielfrogge1352]

😂😂😂😂

[@UnionCountyPhotography]

That’s how my dad is

[@zyphonoxy]

I think it’s from a video featuring another guy cuz the shirt and guitar are different

[@hailegabriel5771]

Collab I think

[@fedorable5575]

I've been following you on TikTok for a couple years. I keep falling out of playing guitar, but 9 times out of 10 when i see a video of yours it prompts me to pick my guitar or bass back up. You rock! Keep them coming!

[@himoJ]

Man! Loved how you played that last Master riff! And great tone! 💪

[@JoshRezz]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jordanlane2479]

You are a force to be reckoned with ! With 12+ years I feel like I'm only just getting started. The inspiration and motivation is there just need to break through a ceiling or two. You are awesome, keep it up!

[@LFerrellMechEng]

This is sick. Unlike myself, you went straight to the heavy stuff. I started playing back in 2006, and spent almost 10 years jamming to classic rock before starting to learn stuff from bands like Pantera, Trivium, Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, etc. My guitars haven't been in standard tuning since. I feel like If I'd dove into the things you were playing sooner, I'd be alot farther ahead than I am now.

[@connor7162]

Long story short after 2 years you were already absolutely smashing it. Total natural

[@antonisgaratsidis8161]

Great man! Bravo!!! Currently 3 months, started at 30yo and keep diggin!❤

[@BarnyardTheSilverback]

Good stuff bruh! Proud to say I've been a fan for the last 4 or so years too, been a pleasure to watch you get better and better

[@JoshRezz]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@alzahalemn7322]

10 years and we still out here playing master of puppets... I feel that poker face at the end

[@ethanquenum4778]

What can't Ja Morant do ? Unbelievable....

[@Ineedhealing7]

I love this guy already his song choice are impeccable

[@higeki3232]

Bruhhhh this was a bad ass journey thanks for sharing with us!!!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@jt624]

DUDE! Very, very, very nice! I love seeing how all of the hard work of grinding away on the axe paid. Right on bro! 🤘

[@armanneto]

Good work, man! You really improved your soloing, but without a doubt, you are a great rhythm guitarist since the begining. Congrats!

[@corpsefiendriffs]

This is really inspiring to see. You can see the progress, the breaking of bad playing habits, the improvement in fretting, picking, and technique. You've grown into a riffing beast, man!

[@Johnny2Drinks]

I had to sub when you started playing In Dying Days. Allegiance is one of the first metal albums I ever heard, still so good.

[@SkyweaverFPV]

They say he's still in that room to this day....Practicing away. This video is awesome man. I love to see it.

[@gus2550]

I feel so guilty. Been playing for 10 years, and I'm barely equivalent to your 4 years level... Good practice is the most important thing ! Well done dude !

[@neonknight23]

Same! I started playing like 7 or 8 years ago and I'm not even close, I havent kept up with my practicing nearly enough 😂

[@itsmalik904]

I've been playing for 14 years, but I still feel like a beginner

[@guityler2]

im at the 1 1/2 yr mark and rocksmith was indisposable in the beginning, still think its one of the most innovative and easy ways to view tabs and learn songs

[@nishanth6403]

Og metalcore 🤘 I'm looking forward to picking up a guitar and start playing lmao have just been hearing for now

[@lachytaylor9171]

Dude watching this gave me so much joy, thanks for putting it together! Picked some great metalcore riffs

[@dimceo3332]

0:38 what's the song ? 😁

[@fuelmj]

Shadows Fall - What Drives the Weak

[@emilioossa163]

Congrats! You have surpassed the mentality of laziness! I'm still there. I have been playing off and on for the pass 18 years,and still "struggle" with laid to rest. I know I can play, is just practicing. 💪🏽

[@JoshRezz]

You can do it!

[@nbnguitar]

One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on YT. I think it’s pretty cool that you had the same room for several years. That’s a good stable foundation in itself.

[@NathanielArcher-s9u]

The Metalcore Influencer. You sent chills up my arms, & made me wanna learn some songs; even the hard parts i suck at lol. God Bless You brother.

[@Vallinen92]

Rocksmith 2014 is the GOAT. I haven't really practiced my bass playing consistently, but over the years I keep coming back to it.

[@James-by8up]

This makes my heart full. I love to see people learning. I have given my guitar to someone who wants to learn. You are awesome

[@mitchellrosenthal6305]

your technique and sound are top notch. incredible job.

[@jimball4901]

Thanks dude. I needed to see this today. Sometimes I get down and feel like I’m just going nowhere but seeing people who just kept doing the thing gives me hope that maybe one day I can get there too.

[@JakeSkillman]

Bro this is so fucking dope, you found your sound and you're killing it. This is everything I love about guitar.

[@protakill]

Damn, dude that was epic. Keep on rockin' brother.

[@technicallyjazz]

god this is so good. so many memories flooding back

[@steviegreenthumb4720]

bro that scream solo IS FUCKING CRAZY, YOU ACTUALLY HIT THAT SHIT CLEAN AF THATS HYPE BRUH

[@richardcrocker236]

I love a black dude rocking! Appropriate our culture all day please! We need more rock and rockers! You rock man!

[@tasinibrahim95]

Brooo ur kirk solo was bang on cheers mate 🤘🤘

[@briangray6476]

I went straight to rock when I began teaching myself, Eddie Van Halen inspired me the most, this is an awesome video of a learning journey not often spoken of by others

[@heartagramguy85]

You learned the same riffs that I learned. All classic, good feeling and just stress free. Nothing like guitar after a stressfull day. Your progress is much stronger than normal which clearly shows you never gave up and pushed yourself. Props to you dude!

[@inku4884]

I'm a little over two years into playing guitar and I'm nowhere near your skill at that point. This video is mental and I feel so much more inspired to learn. This was awesome to watch!

[@PanthraxIV]

1-2 years was an insane improvement lol. You picked the perfect instrument for you dude.

[@ATX-ps5ss]

I seriously started learning the guitar last year at 24. Late, I know, I unfortunately couldn't afford it as a child/teenager. I've hit a lot of roadblocks so far, one of which, very recently. But I'm here seeing someone that has a lot in common with me in those beginner days, one of those things being coming straight up guns blazing, no fucks given playing metal like there's no tomorrow. You, sir, reminded me that no matter what, consistency is key and I would like to thank you for that. Someday I'm going to be as good of a player as you are.

[@anthonyvaldez3100]

wrong im basically the same age as you but there is no such thing as starting too late its difficult yes and just dont give up.

[@despickett14]

My situation is like yours except I'm 25. Looking for a pretty electric guitar that is left-handed is hard, so I ended up customizing it with the neck and pickups. I've always wrote poems in elementary school, but I feel like playing will help me compose.

[@gingertornado]

i run the @Templemusicacademy if you need any help!

[@stevenmartin9557]

Bro be proud of yourself as I am of you!!! I can’t play at all and to see the progress is mind blowing!!!! Rock on my friend, God is good and so are you!!!!

[@cremonster]

Hell Yeah! Good shit. People need to understand that NOTHING worth having comes easy, especially a skill. It takes so much time and dedication that no one sees. I applaud your hard work man

[@outoftheoffice247]

It's awesome that you had the foresight to capture yourself throughout your progress. It's an amazing journey you're on. Keep it up!

[@JoshRezz]

thank you so much

[@dealdoe5369]

A mix of metal, metalcore and deathcore. i love it.

[@DLeRoux]

Dang dude, clean from day freaking one! Outstanding! Seriously!

[@J_G_Music]

I am also a self taught player and started when you did because of rocksmith. I go back and forth between playing and not because I am too hard on myself and I just need to pick my guitar back up again. Thank you, sir. You are my inspiration to continue playing and getting better. I remember looking at videos I’ve recorded years ago of difficult solos that I was able to play, and I get discouraged when I pick my guitar up and not able to play them anymore (or pick back up on them as quickly) because of a wrist injury.

[@DogukanSeptem]

I hope young and enthusiastic people will see your progress and find inspiration. I am envious but not just your talent, but more importantly willpower, dedication and discipline to keep practicing.

[@LeTomTom666]

Unbelievable, after 3 years you were better than me, who had been playing for 20 years. I'm now 35 and of course I only play for the joy of music and no longer to get better. It's nice to see how good you can become in a short time if you seem to learn really effectively.

[@smy_guitarist]

I love remembering to play the cool sounding stuff and getting it right. It's so satisfying.

[@uberfresco]

DUUUUDE! When you started playing Holy Diver my neck hurt from the head banging! Amazing progression, amazing skills, amazing musical taste! Cheers to you and keep playing, shredding and learning! It never gets old :) thanks for igniting the spark to pick up my bass guitar again

[@shadowkingxeno]

It’s videos like this that make me realize no matter how hard I practice I don’t have natural talent or enough motivation to get good so it’s pain

[@jordancupples7413]

I’m teaching myself right now and seeing this gives me motivation and shows that it can be done. Awesome video man!

[@rjamador9934]

Had to drop the Like and headbang when I saw in dying days, been devoting myself to that song for the past two weeks. I’ve been playing for nearly 2 years and I love to see this as I’m a self taught metalhead as well 🤘

[@Beatmastapat09]

man this is awesome 10 years of history we get to watch. nice man

[@tywallace8826]

You're an inspiration bro. I wasnt seeing the progress and have been struggling to pick the guitar back up. This video gave me the drive to keep going. Rock on man.

[@ExplorerofRiffs74]

He went full send into Metal Rock... Hell yeah 🤘🏻🤘🏻🖤🖤 Sounds sick man!! He learned some of the best songs out there.. Man wow!

[@ExplorerofRiffs74]

Ok.. the stare at the end.. Nice 👌🏻 I just got to playing without looking down and standing, not sitting. Definitely feels different, but I'll never regret learning 🤘🏻

[@DashCat9]

I've been playing for 27 years, and this is an inspiration.

[@jkjk354]

Its cool to see all the different guitars you've been through throughout the years.

[@BringtheNoise93]

Just the inspiration I needed before sitting down to practice 👏🏼 thanks for motivating the grind

[@JamesVanCleaf]

i like watching the gradual decrease in right hand tension

[@nicholasbrecken7357]

I wish the last one was you summoning the guitar to play itself. Well done!

[@qwasz123123]

Amazing! After 30 years playing, I'm still trying to get to your 4 year level. Outstanding dedication, bravo.

[@mrflexii2067]

He probably played 3 hours a day (every day).

[@mr.maniacal]

I find myself envious of you, but i think you've inspired me to pick it back up, thanks man

[@Alx61710]

ABR Everlasting Ending at 2:30, one of my favorite rhythm riffs ever and imo best solo ever written for an ABR song by the one and only Paul Waggoner (done live by Dustin Davidson) Hell of a video of your progression, well done dude

[@mythran85]

Bravo man, keep up the work. This is the shit people need to see to motivate them to keep on working and putting in the effort. I think people get discouraged who listen to this kinda music when they pick up the guitar and are like WHY DONT I SOUND LIKE THAT. It takes dedication to sound like the songs you listen to. Great video.

[@JonasPriest]

I love to see people doing what they love - amazing progress!

[@dransdell101]

Ive been playing for 30 years and you sounded better than i do today at 3 years. You are awesome!! I hope to see you on stage one day!!

[@joaojofili]

Fuck yeah, dude!!! What a journey, your material is extremely inspiring. That small bit about sweeping made me take a step back and try to learn it properly. Congrats on the kickass progress!

[@maxwell-style4584]

Bro your progress was INSANE! I know self taught people that have 'played forever' and arent even close to your current peak. 10/10🤘

[@fattrolls8094]

Two things. 1. The glow up is real. Damn good looking and your progress is unreal! 2. Growing up in the 2000s as a black metal head musician was uncommon and out of place. KSEs Howard jones kinda gave me permission to embrace it, and I love seeing others do the same. So encouraging. Thank you for posting

[@itsyaboiiswizzz5385]

Insane to see how much you improved with the finger work on the fret board over time ! Good job man and unreal to see how your personality changed and came out more over the years

[@Severe-Serenity]

Sick dude. Being able to look back at your progress through the years must feel so great! I love your taste, this feels like the exact road I've been down with learning guitar. Tons of metalcore and just riffing! Keep going!

[@LoboFan1000]

Love watching these videos and seeing this guy's 10 months is better than my 6 years

[@evenl.a8473]

I had completely forgotten how sexy that solo on Stricken is, nice video bro, keep it up!