Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison [Picking and Strumming] Guitar Lesson Tutorial for Beginners

[@thestellarguitarist]

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[@stevenspikes5474]

I played bass guitar in a band covering this song 14 years ago. I was in awe of our lead guitar player in this intro. I really thought it was beyond my skills to play. Your lesson has proved otherwise. Thank you 😊

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Steven, this is awesome to hear 😃🎸🎶 well done for learning to play the intro, what a cool milestone 😎 I’m glad I helped you get there

[@shadowshadow2485]

Great lesson , very clear explanation , 70 yr. Old beginner , you a new fan , thanks moe

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hello! 😃 wow, thank you so much for your kind message! I am so pleased to hear that you found my lesson clear and easy to follow along to as a beginner 🎶⭐️ well done and keep going! 🎸

[@robertlhamilton5769]

You are such an amazing guitarist and teacher! Don't you ever make a mistake? Lol! Thank you for your wonderful lessons. I really enjoy watching you!

[@BobsYoureuncle]

The music major education really stands out doesnt it 😊😁

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Robert 😊🎵 thank you so much! What lovely kind words! Really appreciate your support 🎸

[@BobsYoureuncle]

I am a part of another group of guitar beginers again . After our practice session yesterday we agreed to go out for brunch . At the brunch the conversation changed many times of course . One of our peeps in this particular group ( a 70 something year old retired lady school teacher ) wanted to source a tutorial for Brown Eyed Girl. I verbally passed along your channel. Then i played your vid for Brown Eyed Girl for her in the restaurant later after we were just sitting chatting away . She mildly exclaimed , "Oh i have seen her" 😁 ! She doesn't do much internet apparently. Granted she is in her 70's . So just to be sure she goes over the video , i E mailed her the link to your video for Brown Eyed Girl 😁😁 If it is not already a credential , you can add musical therapy for seniors to the list today . 😊

[@thestellarguitarist]

This is so wonderful, thank you for sharing my lessons with other fellow guitarists 🙏🎵 such a lovely story to read! It made my day, really happy to be able to share my love and passion for music with so many people worldwide 🙏 and what a lovely comment at the end of your message about music therapy 🙏🎵 much appreciated!

[@foxibuster]

very well covered. I loved the fact I understood the into riff that sounds great and having the alternate of chords for intro. The diagrams throughout the video were clear and coherent especially the finale when playing the whole song. Thank you

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hello! Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m so glad my lesson was easy to understand and follow along with! That’s great to hear 😃🎵🙏

[@atush7]

I almost forgot about this channel, but glad to have found it again .

[@thestellarguitarist]

Yesss! I’m glad you have rediscovered my channel too! 😃🎵🙏

[@erichoffmann6948]

Great teaching. I am intermediate. Yes I know the songbut I never saw it as well taught. Intro timing and all.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Eric 😃 thanks for such a lovely compliment, I am really glad you enjoyed the lesson, from one guitarist to another! I appreciate it! 🎶🎸

[@tednelson996]

I just love your lessons you make everything so much more easier to understand .Your lessons are better than some of the one on one lessons I have had.The key to you is your not just a great guitar player but you know how to teach .Some people can play fantastic at guitar but they don't have the skill to teach it.Thank you for your lessons.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Ted, thank you so much wow 🙏✨ what a lovely kind message! I am so glad to hear that you find my teaching style so helpful and inspiring 🎵

[@michaelkiley5658]

I absolutely loved playing along with you. Im so glad to finally be playing full songs and sounding not too shabby. Thanks for this lesson. I love your bubbly personality and videos and love how you respond to your comments. Wishing you the best blessings and happiness

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Michael 😊 thank you so much! Your message made my day, thank you for being so kind and spreading positivity and kindness on my channel ✨🙏 I’m also very happy my lessons are so helpful!

[@DeeDunton]

Oh my word, this is one of my most favourite songs Amber ❤ Brings back so many good memories ❤ A fantastic lesson. Thank you 😊

[@thestellarguitarist]

Yay! So please to hear you enjoyed the lesson 😁 Thanks so much for tuning in! ❤️

[@vinmat3558]

You teach this song in the best way. Superbly clear! Lots of facets to pick up if you want to do it right. Thanks so much!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed my tutorial 🎵⭐️ Thanks for watching 🎸

[@mcnorth99503]

Your method for playing the 4th bar of the intro is the third way I've learned it. I like it best! There's something to be said for economy of motion. ;)

[@thestellarguitarist]

Woo hoo I’m so happy to hear 😃🎵 glad I helped you get a good handle on this song

[@edge1289]

Back when I was first learning to play, I would have loved to have found a teacher like this! I have to add though, I would have had trouble concentrating as this woman is gorgeous !

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you, what a kind message ☺️🙏⭐️ and what a lovely compliment too! I’m blushing 😅

[@1rsalc]

Excellent step-by-step instruction!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you so much! 😃⭐️🎸 much appreciated!

[@johnnygreenway3579]

Great lesson and very easy to understand. Thanks for all of your hard work. I love learning these great songs!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you so much for watching Johnny 🎵🎸 I’m really glad you enjoyed my lesson 🙏

[@DouglasOwens-xo6fh]

Some of the comments prove you can't please everybody all the time. I've been playing for 40 plus years and think your instructive style is brilliant for newbies (the target audience).

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Douglas, yeah - can’t win everyone over with my teaching skills it seems 😂 there’s always going to be someone who complains 🤷🏻‍♀️ I really appreciate your kindness and positive feedback! I’m all about being kind and sharing positive energy here on my channel so thanks for being part of that!

Another awesome lesson! 👏👏👏 It’s people like you that make music enjoyable and life worth living. I am a recent subscriber and I am so thankful I came across your channel. 🥰🥰🥰

[@thestellarguitarist]

What a wonderfully kind message to receive, thank you so much! 🙏I am so glad to have you part of our stellar guitar community!

[@schalksteyn9594]

You certainly have given us a challenge this week😢😢 good stuff. Thank you so much. Love and blessings from Phalaborwa.🇿🇦🇿🇦🤗🤗

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Schalk! 😃 Wooo hoooo YESS a challenging song for sure (especially that picking part!). Hope you have had a lekker start to the year- My hubby and I are going to watch Schalk Bezuidenhout (the other Schalk 😜) comedy night next weekend here in Dubai. So excited!

[@mannymanuel07]

Awesome lesson!!! Beautiful song. Thanks Amber!!!

[@thestellarguitarist]

You are most welcome Manny, thank you so much for watching 😃🎵

[@matthewmanghi5765]

Great video. Really clear instruction and paced well to follow for me. Thanks!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Matthew! Glad you enjoyed the lesson! 😃🙏 thank you so much for tuning in 🎵 🎸

[@ianroberson2191]

I’ve been looking all over for a good tutorial for this song and I prefer yours by far! Good job 👍🏻

[@thestellarguitarist]

Wow thanks Ian! ⭐️ Thank you for watching, I'm really happy you enjoyed my lesson 😃🎵

[@tgf5652]

I liked it - you made it accessible and understandable to beginners which is rare on KZbin, well done. 🙂

[@thestellarguitarist]

Aww thank you! What a lovely compliment ☺️⭐️🎸 really appreciate such encouragement!

[@yerblues10]

Thank you so much for making these videos. For someone stuck in a guitar rut this is just what I needed! Keep it up!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment 🎵⭐️glad you enjoyed the lesson!

[@sheilalucas9154]

Another great lesson. Thank you. Paul Lucas.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Glad you liked it! 😃

[@jeffstout3700]

Brown eyed girl is a favorite of mine .

[@thestellarguitarist]

It’s definitely up there for me too! A classic and favourite 🤗🫶🏽🎸

[@michaelgottlieb9083]

Excellently done... playing it when I get home.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hope you got a chance to give it a go Michael! 🎶🎸

[@AaronPlowman-qn1px]

Happy to hear another truly great lesson. I am able to play several great songs due to your lessons which are fun and effective. Keep a Rockin 🎸 I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for great teacher to let Amber show you the way.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Aaron 😊 Wow, what a lovely message to receive! I really appreciate your kind words, super encouraging 🤗 🎵 I'm also glad that you enjoyed the lesson!

You play the guitar and sing very well!🎸🎤

[@mikeadkins1854]

What a great lesson I think the best I have seen love the song and will be playing soon thank you for the share ,love your voice also ! 🎸🎸👌👍✝️🙏

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hello Mike 😃 thank you so much for your kind words 🙏 I am so happy you enjoyed my tutorial! Thanks so much for tuning in and for taking the time to comment 🎵

[@toomuchepicness4290]

Thank you so much, you make playing so easy. Thank You.

[@thestellarguitarist]

I’m glad you enjoyed my lesson 🎸 thank you for tuning in 🎵✨

[@Spacedraptor]

You are an excellent guitar teacher certainly one of the best on KZbin

[@thestellarguitarist]

Wow, thanks! Really appreciate receiving your kind words, made my day! 😃

[@michaeldavis1659]

Excellent instruction. .EXCELLENT

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you Michael! Appreciate your comment 😃🎸🙏

[@andythompson4631]

Great lesson! You should note you really need a cutout guitar to play the intro that high up. There are some variations out there that don't require one.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you Andy! Yes, in hindsight, I should perhaps of mentioned this! Appreciate your comment, thanks so much for watching 😊🙏

[@NMranchhand]

Super lesson. Well organized. Thanks.

[@thestellarguitarist]

You are welcome! Thanks so much for watching 😃🎶🎸

[@Bernard-z7w]

Thanks for teaching me that song! Perfect lesson!❤

[@thestellarguitarist]

You are so welcome 😃🎸 thank you for watching and leaving a comment 🙏

[@tomdaoust]

Good demo. I've loved that song for decades. I never attempted that guitar solo, but you showed how easy it is. Thanks. I'll be adding that to my song list. The la la chorus gets everyone singing alone. I'm going to learn that cool bass solo. I've always loved that too. How many songs have a cool bass solo? My Martin D-18 doesn't have a cutaway like your Taylor.

[@thestellarguitarist]

I’m so glad you enjoyed my tutorial 😃🎵 thank you for watching, your support means so much to me 🎵🙏

[@stephaneariyain4582]

Magnifique tuto, merci beaucoup Cordialement

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thanks so much, I’m so happy you enjoyed the lesson 🙏🎸🌟

[@shaunflynn]

A-MA-ZING!!! Love it!!! One of my faves!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Shaun 😃 Awww thanks so much! Also a favourite of mine to play and to sing 🎉 glad you enjoyed the lesson!

[@bluearmy4228]

Great tutorial! So clear and organised! Thanks!

[@thestellarguitarist]

I’m so glad it was helpful 🙌😊 you are most welcome, thanks for tuning in!

[@wsavage3696]

❤❤❤this lesson!!! Thank you ! It’s the best! It’s so cold here -10 with real feel -28 🥶❄️ Thanks again for the lesson!!

[@BobsYoureuncle]

AKA ..... - 28 Wind chill factor

[@thestellarguitarist]

Yay I'm so glad that you enjoyed this lesson! 😁 Thanks so much for tuning in! ❤️ Yikes... sounds COLD!!! ❄️ Luckily you have your guitar to keep your fingers warm 🎵

[@michaeltan5553]

Hello Amber , great teaching lesson, seen and heard quite a bit of guitar solo from others, yours is still the best.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Michael 😊 thank you that’s so kind of you to say. I appreciate your support very much 🎶🙏🌟

[@Nikki61219]

Thanks for another exciting song to learn 🎸🎶🎤🥰

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thanks Nicole! You are just the sweetest! ❤️

[@felixuscinewicz4660]

Chrismas songs please great teaching

[@thestellarguitarist]

Coming soon! 👀 🎄

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Please do " Talking In Your Sleep " Gordon Lightfoot . Could you show chord chart please . Thank You . ❤

[@thestellarguitarist]

Love Gordon Lightfoot! He’s on my to-do list for 2024. Thanks for your request! 😃🎵

[@stevesteve1198]

Great lesson easy to understand thank you

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed my tutorial 🎵⭐️

[@davidmckinney208]

Great Job Amber!!! I'm going to give it a go.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thanks Dave 😄🎶🌟 hope to see you singing and strumming in more songs in the future 🎶🤘

[@davethehermit8482]

Hi Amber, greetings from Ireland. Another great, fun song to learn.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Dave 😃 Thanks for tuning in! Lovely to have you watching from Ireland 🤗 Happy strumming 🎵

[@anthonysantos8821]

Thank you for an awesome lesson!!! 😊

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thanks for tuning in and supporting my channel 🌟🙌 I appreciate your kind words!

[@mars_rover_11]

Classic song! 🙌 thanks for the great tutorial 🙏

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thanks so much! 😎

[@yasu-1223]

こんにちは、Amberさん。この曲は初めて聴きました。だいぶ昔の曲ですが、かっこいい曲ですね。解説の最初の部分、ピッキングの所の6番目から8番目の音が少し意外性の感じがする音色なのがいいですね。そのためか切ない感じがします。知らない曲なので原曲も聴いてみましたが、むしろAmberさんのバージョンの方がいいかも。軽く歌ってますね。素敵な曲に巡り会わせてくれてありがとう。

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hello! Yes it is an old song, but it’s super cool and very catchy 😊🌟 the picking is also very pleasing to listen to- a bit more difficult to play though! 😅 thank you for such a kind comment, I’m so glad my tutorial has been helpful and introduced you to a new song!

[@davedoes7467]

Really want to play that intro but I’m struggling because on my old £10 1960’s Czech guitar, frets 13,14 and 15 are on the body of the guitar. 😂

[@thestellarguitarist]

The only tough thing about this song is that it requires us to play so high up on the neck! Not the most comfortable thing to do 🙈🙈🙈 but well done for trying Dave 👏🏻 🎶🎸😎

[@davedoes7467]

@@thestellarguitaristthank you for the excellent tutorials 👍

[@johnheer3059]

Love the Taylor and hopw you said "cap-po"!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Love my Taylor too 😍 haha yes I did say Capo 😄 it’s my South African accent 🤪 🇿🇦

[@John-hi2yi]

This was a great lesson, it’s a song I know well, great job.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi John! Appreciate your comment 🙏🎸 thank you very much! ⭐️

[@kinnonkerr6532]

Wonderful teacher.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed my tutorial!

[@PeakPBD]

Love it. Thanks 😀🎸

[@thestellarguitarist]

You are welcome! Thank you so much for watching 😃🎵

[@John-pk3oh]

Thank You Stellar Guitar 😊😊😊

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi John! You are most welcome thanks for watching 😃🎵⭐️

[@johnwhibley9236]

Joyful as always. Luv it. John Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thanks John! 🇦🇺 🎸🎶

[@tunguy]

Loved this tutorial! Can’t wait to practice it

[@thestellarguitarist]

Glad you loved the tutorial! 😃🎸 have fun!!

[@claviofernandes8686]

❤❤❤❤❤I love ur voice and teaching.... Wow

[@thestellarguitarist]

Aww thank you! 🙏 🎸

[@larrylarosa4136]

I enjoyed your lesson very much. Very well put together and it covered all different sections of the song. You have a real knack for teaching guitar that really keeps my attention. I will be Subscribing to your channel. I will be adding this song to my playlist.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hello Larry 😊 thank you so much! That’s so awesome to hear! I really appreciate your kind words and subscribing to my channel! 😃🎵🎸

[@blaydebalzer3207]

Thanks what a great song to learn to play

[@thestellarguitarist]

I’m so glad you enjoyed learning this song, it is a great one to learn 😃🎸🎶

[@stevebobamerican8635]

Just FYI, it’s “going down the Ol’ Man” (a reference to the Mississippi River.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Steve, oh this is interesting to learn! I didn’t know, thanks for pointing this out 😃

[@stevenalson6724]

Enjoying your lessons 😘

[@thestellarguitarist]

Appreciate that so much, thanks Steven! 😁

[@EddieParsons-m1f]

Nice, easy to follow!

[@thestellarguitarist]

I’m so glad the lesson was helpful 😃🎸🙏

[@rionbluestrane-dq8eg]

Thank you Amber !

[@thestellarguitarist]

You are welcome 🤗 thank you so much for watching 🙏

[@nathalielavoie1]

Hi Amber Guess what I need to buy another Taylor like yours if I want to play this riff at fret 12:13:15 😂

[@TiagoREM]

Carry on. Well done. Cheers from Portugal

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed the tutorial 😃 🎸

[@pmventura41]

I enjoyed your video and so sorry for any derogatory comments from these so called experts. You keep it going. Many wish they had their own channel. I subscribed and like your tutorial. This is the 1st time seeing you and look forward to more of you.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Ahh thanks so much, comments like this mean so much to me 🎶🙏 yeah the nasty comments always make me wonder who raised these sort of people 😮 I’ll keep going, thank you SO much for the encouragement and support!! Absolutely love what I do and appreciate kindhearted people like you 🙏😊

[@BobsYoureuncle]

​@@thestellarguitarist You have many big brothers on here . Not to mention all of us that agree on your system . Ironically , I think we are all happy that your views / numbers speak the way they do , so that you present your tutorial format the way that you do . Obviously of course lol ! Speaking of which ... I personally know a 20 year old young lady here where I am that is in university for Musical Therapy. She has not decided yet what area she wants to do ( kids / seniors / disabilities/ etc etc ) but the fun fact I am pointing out is that she teaches her regular adult students the same way you do . I have sat in on her lesson and the first thing that came to mind was that you both have quite similar methodology . She is doing an indepth intermediate guitar session this spring which has piqued my interest simply because I may have her instruct me on violin .... just an interest thing I have always thought about doing , but did not want to get into stuffy violin lessons . Not certain if I am going to go through with it .... time will tell. If I do , I am likely to rent the instrument only . Anyway , as always, I am passing along your channel.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Interesting! I almost studied music therapy back in university. I ended up doing a music degree and 3 years of psych, plus a teaching diploma. Now I love teaching 🎵thanks for always supporting my channel, means so much 🙏⭐️

[@oatnoid]

Very nice! Charming. Subscribed.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you! 🙏🎶 and welcome to our awesome stellar community!

[@directcoolingservice7225]

A real beginners lesson

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you, really appreciate it! I love helping beginners 🫶🏽🎸🙌

[@kingarthur1776]

Great! Thank you girl

[@thestellarguitarist]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching 🙏⭐️🎶

[@charlesbreaux5475]

ah man! i was trying to learn that intro that you do while playing the chords. Just could not see what strings, finges, etc, you were playing. Duh! Finally realized the riff was played on another track. At anyrate, it makes a nice intro--don't have a cut away guitar...

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Charles 😊 yeah the riff and chords are played by two different guitars. Most songs have multiple guitars playing by different parts! So that’s a good thing to keep in mind when playing and learning songs 🎵

[@charlesbreaux5475]

@@thestellarguitarist I'm a finger picking kind a guy and it is easy to play the riff...working on that bass part and all the other tasty riffs....take care chere

[@kristoffaninkama3883]

Thank you. You are good. Just subscribed ❤❤

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Kristoff 👋🏻 I am so glad you enjoyed my lesson! Thanks for tuning in 🙏🎉 I really appreciate it ✨

[@leonbosman9036]

Thank you from Cape Town

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Leon 😃 ahh I’m originally from Cape Town too 🇿🇦 thanks for tuning in!

[@rubentoro3305]

Nice lesson ❤

[@thestellarguitarist]

Glad you liked it! thanks for tuning in Ruben 😃

[@garyhull6689]

Really good!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Gary! Glad you enjoyed the lesson! 😃🙏 thank you so much for tuning in 🎵 🎸

[@milyl5311]

Thank you! Can you do ‘And the healing has begun’ also from Van Morrison

[@thestellarguitarist]

Oooh great request! I will add it to my song list, can’t make any promises as the list is long 😅 but I do love Van Morrison!

[@PatrickHanley6386]

Fun lesson!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you Patrick! 😃🙏🎸

[@patvigil4155]

Hey thank you I enjoy you

[@thestellarguitarist]

You are welcome! Thanks so much for watching 😃🎶🌟

[@chulchue2619]

Well done.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you so much 🙏🎶 such a classic!

[@bretfaulkner]

very awesome.God bless.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you so much 🙏🎸🫶🏽

[@ballofwax9yards]

Thank you

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thanks for watching and commenting 😃🙏🎶

[@jimlawson890]

your fly is open

[@thestellarguitarist]

No zipper. They are buttoned jeans. Eyes on the guitar please 👀

[@richardlevasseur6771]

Nice!

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Richard, thanks so much! Appreciate your support 😃🎸🎶

[@maconSTUFF]

Another great lesson Amber... Do you perhaps have the chord sheets that you show on screen during the playthrough available for download somewhere? also, my next song suggestion is "Let her cry" by Hootie and the Blowfish

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hello! 😃Great, glad you enjoyed the lesson! I only provide the chords/lyrics/TABS for all the Stellar Academy students who enroll for my program. You Can check the course out here! thestellarguitarist.com/thestellaracademy Once inside the course, you receive the song sheets each week when I release the song on KZbin. 😊 And I've taken note of your song request too 😎

[@Slinkymusic]

well done

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you so much! 😃🎶🎸 appreciate your words 🙏

[@ThanhTran-oz4qk]

The tutorial is as beautiful as you❤

[@thestellarguitarist]

Aww thank you so much! 🙏🎵

[@AndyBridgelal]

Hey I find your tutorials and play-alongs great so far - can you do "Don't look back in anger" Oasis?

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi! 😃 Thanks so much! And I love Oasis, will definitely check out your request 🎵

[@aintmanyofusleft]

First record I ever owned, little flexible 45. I was 6, I think

[@thestellarguitarist]

Such special memories 🤗🙏🎸

[@Fiogh]

Nice tutorial..

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you James! 😃 glad you enjoyed the lesson 🎸🎶

[@Fiogh]

@@thestellarguitarist your welcome.. im a beginner and ur tutorial is really great.. keep it goin please🫰🏻

[@thestellarguitarist]

Absolutely 💯 🙌🎸

[@gordonphillips292]

Baie dankie jong dame, ek leer vinnig.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Ek is bly! Jy is welkom 🎶🤗

[@gordonphillips292]

@@thestellarguitarist My plesier Mevrou, ek het gewonder of jy van Rhodesië is

[@thestellarguitarist]

@@gordonphillips292 born and raised in Cape Town 🇿🇦 😁🙌

[@gordonphillips292]

You are an amazing tutor and I will direct folks to your site. Many thanks Amber. @@thestellarguitarist

[@thestellarguitarist]

@@gordonphillips292 thanks so much! That means a lot ☺️🙏🎶🎸 I’d really appreciate that 😃

[@patrickfischer2505]

nice , like it.....

[@thestellarguitarist]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked my lesson 🎸🎶

[@runnerman1026]

What model Taylor is that?

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi! It’s my beautiful Taylor 214ce deluxe

[@ulrichknoth7159]

Hi , I like your videos and have a question. Do you have atoutorial of Island in the stream by Kenny Rogers?

[@thestellarguitarist]

At the moment I don’t, but I did do a short. You can check it out here: kzbin.infoQba4b1GQqgA?si=AJkW9XTUWGIyrN5p

[@BobsYoureuncle]

I would tremendously appreciate some ""new country"" .... I can't think of anything specifically..... anything from the last 20 years ish . I think the first tutorial of yours that I ever watched was Brian Adam's Summer of '69 ! That hooked me for apparent reasons of Brian being a B.C. boy ! Of course I love his music too !

[@eddwardherron3452]

Which model of guitar are you playing in this video?

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi Eddward, I’m playing my beautiful Taylor 214CE 😍

[@eddwardherron3452]

I'm an older player, but I also have somewhat larger hands than average (I suppose). Which guitar would your recommend that has a larger nut? I'm pretty certain I need something (for comfort and ease) larger than 1.75" (I'm guessing. Is there a guitar you'd recommend with something like a 1.80" nut? I don't want a classical guitar if I can avoid it, and I'd appreciate whatever you could tell/advise me.@@thestellarguitarist

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hi! I think that choosing a guitar is such a personal decision. If you are looking for a wider neck, then a classical guitar would be the obvious choice, but I know you have said you want to avoid a classical guitar which is understandable for the style of music you probably want to play is more contemporary stuff. My advice to anyone when they ask about which guitar I recommend: I always say you need to play as many as you can in the store. Feel the weight/size hear the sound/tone. All important factors. I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful! Maybe go and spend some time in your local guitar store and get a feel for what you’re looking for 🎶🎸

[@thegreensnail6930]

My pinkie has a mind of its own 😂 Is it necessary to use a pick? I’m coming from a ukulele background and am really struggling with using one.

[@daisychainsmusicpublishing4789]

Try using 1st and 2nd fingers together to strum..and pretend your holding a pick. Its a very natural sound. The second finger will help with the upstroke

[@daisychainsmusicpublishing4789]

For strumming, the pick on its way is more for volume

[@thestellarguitarist]

Great advice already given! Yep, pinching your thumb and index finger together as if you are holding a pick is what I often do if I don’t want to use a pick or am alternating between finger picking and strumming. 🎶

[@rogerd9150]

Hi there. The link to your lesson site seems to be broken.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Hey Roger! Would you mind sending me a screenshot of the issue or page that pops up to say it’s broken ? You can send the email to [e-mail] that will help me out a lot to fix the problem thanks 🙏

[@Beating_boredom]

Yay SA accent, finally.

[@thestellarguitarist]

Representing!! 🇿🇦

[@pathfinder1273]

So what am I supposed to do if I dont have a cutaway guitar for the 12, 13, 15 part??? So much for "goodbye to frustration and hello to fun"!

[@thestellarguitarist]

This is how the original song is played, sorry that it frustrates you 🤷🏻‍♀️ technically you can play this on a guitar without a cutaway, it’s just not as comfortable. Good luck!

[@pathfinder1273]

@@thestellarguitarist Everything is frustrating for me right now. Ive been hacking at learning this guitar for years now. This song looked so promising until this little snag. Oh well, not your fault. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@thestellarguitarist]

@@pathfinder1273 I’m sorry to hear you are feeling so frustrated 😣 in all honesty, the intro riff to this song is not easy to play at all! Playing the guitar should be fun and relaxing 😌 so I’d 100% suggest not getting down by what you are struggling to do and find a song that you will be able to play! Tomorrow I’m releasing a really nice lesson, I think you will love it! 🙌🎶