5 Licks GUARANTEED To Get You Out of a Plateau | Part 1

[@jawsartist]

I started playing when I was 12, I am now 50. I had a record deal when I was 19 back in the hairband 80's. When the Seattle seen started, I decided to start working as a fine artist and gave up music. I am now working full time as an oil painter and have been very successful. I decided to start playing guitar again and am dumbfounded as to why I ever stopped, now that I see how much I love it again. My thinking in the past was anytime I spend playing guitar should be spent painting. That was 20 years ago. I was wrong. I have been back at it for close to a year now and it took me a bit of time to get back in shape. I decided to be a better player than I was before and have watched your videos for help.You have helped me a great deal Cameron. Your lessons are fun and inspiring. I can't thank you enough.

[@dunkinlay452]

What band where you in

[@SketchEtcher]

You must be a really smart person to be able to choose two art forms to make a living at. Most people can’t even make money at one art and have to learn a trade or starve.

[@craigstark22]

Paint up your guitar!

[@workinman3878]

@@craigstark22 or play us a picture

[@shainhaggadone9943]

Ty Cameron. Im 48 and picked up the guitar again a few years ago. I come from a musical family. I have gone through some traumatic things in my life. My 3rd brain surgery last march. My dad who put a guitar in my hand at 10 years old, put that fire back in me again. Guitar has been the best therapy that any hospital could have gave me. I credit you, Steve Stine. And Andy James for taking me to my third level of playing. I was stuck in a rut for years and quit. I always thought if we had you tube in the 80's it would have been the cats meow but i spent 4 hrs at a guitar center jamming on black friday and realized that isnt true. One either has it or they dont. It doesnt mean that one cant become a great player. They just have to work harder. Times have changed. When i was in a music store in the 80's and i heard a shredder playing, i was in his face saying show me and show me more. Not today. They stand around watching acting scared or jelous. Sad. Cameron, our time isnt gone until they close the casket. Peace and keep the leasons coming

[@isaacjohnson.]

Cam you have always been a beast of a player, but you're playing is really taking off and coming into it's own. It's awesome to watch and wish you continued success. Thanks for sharing all these great ideas with us.

[@CameronCooper]

Thank you so much Isaac! It's such a pleasure making these videos and sharing with everyone my ideas and theories despite being completely self-taught. All the best and thank you! :)

[@miked9000]

I like the optimism of brits. You call it a plateau, we call it a slump.

[@CameronCooper]

Yea and when I go fishing, I send out invitations and light the fire before I've even cast the first line ;)

[@ParanormalResponse]

My girlfriend said. "You watch him play more than you play your own guitar." I said. "yes, I have given up!"

[@CameronCooper]

Don't give up! Pick up that guitar!

[@JesseLeeKing]

Nah bro we all need a break and even when ur watching u can still be studying but if u ain't as good as remembering exactly what he does than slow the video down to help u write the licks down. Alot of times when we take a little break we comeback even better. So really u haven't gave up because ur still fascinated with guitar.

[@dreambeliever3652]

Man... I try to remind myself that most of us want to be awesome but it’s mainly competing with those who want to be awesome too. People want a great song rather than just being able to hear someone jam on a guitar. Cam is far beyond a ridiculous player, no doubt. Wish I could come close!

[@killerhit00]

NEVER give up, what else is there but music ? NEVER give up, you gotta keep playing, how bad do you want it ? Well then go get it, it's yours!!!! NEVER give up.

[@dar6095]

Me also. Why would I go to all that trouble, time and gear when I can just listen to cameron play all the chops I've dreamed of. I just wish I could have realized before I wasted 40 years and a boxcar full of gear

[@kennethmabus381]

Cam is the man! Love your content. Thanks Brother

[@MazenArafat]

Well done, Love from Palestine ❤

[@jefferylord3068]

i have enjoyed every single video of yours that ive seen!

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks so much Jeffery! :)

[@allanpierce9700]

So good at demonstrating techniques. The best mate. You can feel it just by watching better than anybody else trying to teach moves

[@zapantalambda]

You are a magnificent guitar teacher kind sir. You sparked my love for guitar again. You always bring a fresh content and hope you'll keep it up. Thanks heaps !

[@bd0111]

As always, thanks for sharing Cam. Quite a bit of the stuff you've shown I use as exercises to try to build speed and coordination, but this stuff being based on pentatonics, I might actually be able to incorporate into my own playing. Looking forward to spending a bit of time with this lesson and my guitar when the wife and kids give me some free time!

[@DoveSimon]

Thanks Cam. I love lick #3. That's a really cool way to ascend. Thanks for sharing - always inspiring!

[@yonikup2865]

Your guitar playing is what i wish mine will be one day, i always try to learn licks from your amazing improvised solos, Cheers =)

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks so much Yoni! Keep playing and learning the licks and riffs that inspire you to keep going. :)

[@BudStudmuffin]

I used to watch your older videos, and looking at a relatively newer vid for me, I didn't think you could get any better but I was wrong. you really blow my hair back man. Well done, you, Cam

[@CameronCooper]

I really appreciate your loyalty Mike thank you so much! :)

[@BudStudmuffin]

Haha, and you're also the nicest guy on youtube. Never change

[@js6220]

Your lessons always seem to be what I need to break out of a rut and get motivated again!

[@CameronCooper]

That's really kind of you thanks so much! :)

[@gregeaster2479]

Damn brother, I know you don't have a clue who I am, but you have helped me more than you could possibly fathom, so glad you are doing what you are doing... THANK YOU

[@CameronCooper]

Really appreciate the comment Greg!! Thanks so much! :)

[@BrokenRogue]

You're not THE Greg Easter are you? 🤪🤪🤣

[@Figovnik]

Awesome man! This is kind of thing that i needed so baaadly... I had very strict electric guitar teacher, but since ive left I cannot move forward. I am still at the point where he left my skills. Thanks, hope I move forward. You are beast !!!

[@ToneD5150]

As a ole timer, I find something new to learn on guitar every day! Thanks for another inspiring video...!!! Rock on son! And I say that because I'm old enough to be your dad.

[@jackbrew1]

Enjoying your vids, I'm improving a lot, thank you! (Side note: if I'd known you were tuned to Eb before I started trying to copy you that might have saved me an hour of confusion!)

[@jameswhite5921]

What a intro!! So awesome!

[@CameronCooper]

Thank you James!!

[@urago69]

For me, old guy brought up on Clapton etc., lick #3 is the most lyrical and does not require massive speed to sound great. Thank you kindly!.

[@ILegion]

Amazing skills and licks sir!

[@giovanigiorgos2955]

Awesome lesson.........your technique is flawless......great video....thanks!

[@freedomdance7601]

love ya cam. your amazing. please please when you teach use a standard tuning so its easier for the majority to follow along. i would utilize your lessons much more often! stay awesome. forever a sub!!

[@michaelcarpenter3766]

Thanks Cam for preventing me from giving up entirely. I came close to selling off my stuff and taking up a new hobby. You’ve inspired me to try again. You are a brilliant guitar player. I would give almost anything to play like you.

[@dar6095]

Wouldn't we all I been for 50 years and if I could play that one run I'd feel accomplished

[@AdamKemp03]

Nice playing and tips. For those playing along wondering why your guitar sounds different... the tuning is dropped by a semitone :) Eb,Ab,Db,Gb,Bb,Eb

[@joshp777]

Tasty nuggets here. Thank you good sir. Lick 3 is gold. Love the possibilities in each of these ideas.

[@jasonalberto5925]

Great video. Clear and straight forward. Great player and nice lad too. Restored my faith that it still is Great Britain. I want a Charvel but not sure I could live with this finish. Sorry dude. Keep up the good work.

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks a lot Jason, really appreciate it! Thankfully Charvel offer a huge range of finishes on their guitars. The Super Stock So Cal I am playing in this video is actually discontinued. :)

[@CameronCooper]

@Mike Smith Great stuff! I know you'll love it!

[@juliAnarchist]

This is gonna come in handy when i get my new kramer the 84 next week!! Thanks my man, great as always.

[@CameronCooper]

Awesome Julian! I hope you enjoy the licks and the new axe. :)

[@kma6658]

Cam this is absolutely fantastic stuff! Thanks for some inspiration and fresh ideas!!

[@CameronCooper]

You're very welcome thank you! :)

[@ConorCantCoast]

You are legit the best shredder I’ve seen on KZbin

[@nick_gorrie]

Would love to see a tutorial for what you played from 0:28 - 0:32! Killer stuff, as always!

[@drsteviejasengnsangma8739]

You are one of the most talented guitar teacher, your technicality & simplicity is awesome

[@kingster911]

I’ve seen your videos here and there but don’t think I ever picked up and played along. This video is incredibly true to its title and actually FUN to play! Badass! Keep up the good work! 🤘

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment! Really appreciate it. 😀

[@Sonnyburgo]

This dude kills it in these videos. Has helped me immensely as a newer guitar player. Thanks!

[@JesseLeeKing]

One thing to get out of a plateau is just Richie Blackmore it lol just play off of feel and go nuts. Video tape it so u remember the licks and riffs later , learning other people's songs and techniques is great but coming up with ur own songs and sounds is alot of fun ... doing this really got me playing outside the box.

[@ssolo8]

That is the awesomest Charvel Super Strat I've ever seen! Awesome silver Sparkle with black face and Rosewood board! I'm Jelly!

[@StevenGibbons-lu1ei]

Thank you this really helps me im dealing with a platue right now appreciate it!

[@mikelucarello7310]

Can't wait to get home to work on these! Thanks Cam!

[@CameronCooper]

Awesome. Really happy you've checked them out. :)

[@Iheartdgd]

This is quickly becoming my favorite youtube channel.

[@robsouter84]

Very enjoyable to watch. Now if I had the time to practice 😅

[@josephplatania5593]

Incredible lesson. Man I appreciate your videos. This is the kind of guitar I need to play. I'm getting closer. Thanks.

[@jasonpatterson2218]

I appreciate your talent.

[@fardeenahmed7871]

I've been trying these licks,they are indeed killer,and improved my playing a little.Hope someday I'll be as good as u🙌🙌keep uploading

[@JesseLeeKing]

Them sparkles really shine off that silver ... the deep metallic purple only shines good when lights hit it.

[@arash2803]

Awesome advices like always man :)

[@robertpeters3924]

Awesome!!!!! Love your channel!!!!!

[@pako6k]

Wooow, Amaziiiing!.... thansk u always inspiring to be better... nice!

[@CameronCooper]

Thank you very much! ☺

[@mitotv6376]

Nice sharing.. cool licks

[@oldguitardude]

I have plateaud for the last 36 years man. Thanks for the video!

[@nhdeitmers]

Hey man, just want to leave a quick Thank You! I'm adding the Zyck Wylde stuff to my repertoire, really helpful! :) I like your videos. You've got a good angle on music on the guitar and sure know how to rock! Keep it up...

[@elenka.svaliva2]

4:55 it is Ritchie Blackmore's phrase, he used them a lot in 70s.

[@brianschraeder2832]

Great tone and playing.

[@nicktrierweiler3690]

Any Aldrich/Sykes inspired lessons coming down the chute? Two of my biggest hero's!

[@SharkMinnow]

Best 14 year old guitar teacher I've ever seen!

[@mikecarmean6446]

Can You Show Your Amp / Effects and Settings 💥 🎸💥 Perfect Sound

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Awesome thanks!

[@CameronCooper]

You're welcome! :)

[@marcjohnson5148]

This was a really good lesson.

[@bravo2789]

I dig this guys playing...super cool

[@ZenGuitarShred]

Thanks! This video really helped inspire and motivate me out of my plateau. Also, really love the sound you have going on there out of that Yamaha amp? wow. 👍👍🤟🤟

[@TS-nb9ko]

Dam good vid enjoyed it and your playing thanks

[@georgeleonard1845]

That's smashed it bro sweet for the ideas..already bought a new flavour to my playing.. 🎸

[@jerryjones698]

Someone actually teaching licks that are useful and can be used in different soloing situations and can be used all over the fretboard thanks cam

[@furryz666]

These remind me of the first descending pentatonic run I learned in the 70s from Led Zeppelin “good Times bad Times” The triplets after the break I’m sure you know what I mean and the EB string Ascension is similar to “rock you like a hurricane” you’re right that’s guys have been doing this and when I was learning to play almost everything was minor pentatonic we were doing Judas Priest, iron maiden, scorpions, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, etc. etc. Van Halen mixed it up a bit and then Randy Rhoads and of course Malmsteen he baffled most of us because after you play “free bird” or “flirting with disaster” 200 times this stuff is second nature but a very good lesson for people starting out in this generation of altered tunings 7 & 8 string guitars, arpeggios major, minor and harmonic minor and of course the modes many of the better sounding kids today have at least a basic grasp of theory, would’ve killed to have this kind of info back then

[@TheBladepolisher]

Great video Cameron ! ! Excellent playing . . . . . . phrasing is spot on. It was a joy to watch and I've played with some of the best (back in the day). I've been on a plateau for years now. I have a lot of great equipment and have somehow allowed my plateau to override my love for playing. Arrrrrg ! ! ! Ugggggg ! ! ! Thwaaaaaap ! ! ! ! For this great video you get a Thumbs up and a scribe my brother ! !

[@donovangermann022]

Love it. Keep on rockn

[@jasonirish5063]

Hey Cameron do you use anything to stablize your floyd? Like a tremsetter?

[@CameronCooper]

No nothing at all. I leave my guitars as stock

[@chadgarber]

What is your action like? Higher or lower?

[@johnmullis1156]

Always kicking my ass thanks Cam

[@renevanderbruggen731]

Thanks a lot Cam for giving this piece of inspiration being a beginner

[@moonster1235]

Amazing lesson!! What kind of delay setting is that? Thanks

[@CameronCooper]

I'm using a Yamaha THR10X amp. I don't use any pedals. :)

[@RECTIFIER101]

How are u recording your videos with the yamaha, room or direct out? Your videos are a big influence thanks!! My 10x will be here tomorrow :)

[@CameronCooper]

Thank you Mark! I'm recording my THR10X direct in to Cubase 6.0 which came with the amp. :)

[@RECTIFIER101]

@@CameronCooper OK that's what I thought.. that may be why some say they can't get the same sound out of their 10x from the speakers. Or duplicate your sound. I will find out today when the amp arrives thanks!

[@bricevillota7772]

These scales are really what I wanted to have in my skills!!! Very very nice! Could you please write the tablature? Very good job man :)

[@johncooper6265]

Cam covered his thought on tab a few days ago in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnWvZKinnZ2Ij68

[@RC32Smiths01]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again. Eb tuning makes anything awesome! Great video my man!

[@CameronCooper]

I love Eb tuning. Makes everything sound mean. ;)

[@RC32Smiths01]

Ahh definitely my man!

[@vivekbiswa784]

Loved the tone man❤️

[@quit293]

God like tone and great playing.

[@CameronCooper]

Really appreciate that thank you so much! :)

[@quit293]

@@CameronCooper love the videos. And I think i want to go buy charvel now.

[@cooperwebb7389]

I'm not sure if u already have but can u make a lesson on those arpeggios u played at the start. Love ur videos man

[@IETCHX69]

I once saw Nirvana in Calgary , Alberta , right when " BLEACH" came out . I said to myself , " Either quit , or get great ." I did quit .. 4 months later , I picked the guitar up . It was as though I had been practicing AND learning . I was nimble and agile and thoughtful and INTO IT ! The break did not hurt me . It did give me a little perspective . Basically , don't be a baby . Try harder . That is ALL>>>>

[@guitarmemoir]

Great sound.

[@bluemichimusic9507]

I love that white sparkling silver Chaevel! Which model is it?

[@CameronCooper]

A super stock model from 2014

[@daveswiftguitar8785]

I've seen your playing progress mate from when i 1st subscribed to your channel when you had around 1k subscribers now you're on 18k... Awesome from your fellow UK Fan 😉👍🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@CameronCooper]

Thanks so much Dave! It's been a lot of work but I will be doing an awful lot more! :)

[@EndingEmpires]

Fantastic playing bro!

[@lightvox6152]

Amazing playing and tone!! What are you playing thru??

[@stringbender11672]

holy crap what a beautiful guitar!!!!

[@williamjeffreys2980]

I like the way you have your echo set up. What are your settings?

[@billhenderson8340]

Thanks Cam !!!

[@williamjones2372]

Cam, thanks for all the really helpful instructional videos! I find it interesting how you can play so fast, yet you rarely use your pinky finger...do you have a reason for this?

[@CameronCooper]

Hi William. Thanks for your comment! I get asked about this quite a bit, but usually most people accuse me for having 'bad technique'. I use my little finger all the time. More often than not people mistake me for using my ring finger when I actually am using my little finger. To be fair it can be an illusion on camera. For pentatonic licks I often deliberately don't use my little finger because some of the licks I play may require me to extend my position or change direction etc. That's when the little finger will come in to play. Sometimes it's just unnecessary to use the little finger. I also bend a lot so I don't always feel the need to use it. My final line would be that when my little finger is not being used, it's all part of the plan. It's not as if I can't use it.

[@williamjones2372]

Cameron Cooper thanks for explaining that! It’s interesting how the camera creates an illusion like that. I was beginning to wonder if I was using my pinky too much when I could be economizing my finger usage more haha! Keep rockin’ man! I’ll definitely be tuning in for more of your videos. You’ve got some great content and your techniques are very applicable to my style of playing!

[@CameronCooper]

@@williamjones2372 Thanks so much for the comment I really appreciate it! Love talking about guitar technique and how players learn :)

[@williamjones2372]

Cameron Cooper anytime brother! Keep up the great work! Can’t wait for more of your content!

[@elkuervojuarez1890]

Ever got hold of any of the ibanez jems or rgs ??? I tried one of the charvels and although the satin finish on the neck was stunning ... it was a bit to fat freling . Those ibanez necks dont mess about

[@CameronCooper]

I had an ibanez RG2620, it's the only guitar I ever sold.

[@123jozef]

Listening to other musicians, guitarists, instruments, etc.... this helps also. Get an acoustic guitar and build up your finger strength. Learn how to play fingerstyle and other combinations. Don't limit yourself. You will find yourself in a hole with no way out. Never think that you are a great player regardless of what other people say. Always look at yourself like you can NEVER stop learning. MASTER the learning-process and apply it to everything you do. Take a few breaks here and there. It took me a long time to realize that you can get yourself caught up into a deep 'musical-burnout' ... you won't even know you are entering into it... until it's too late. There are signs. Watch for them. As with anything, you must pace yourself and continue climbing the mountain that has no peak.

[@rudedog1672]

Dang sounds so good it makes me smile wow! Time to get back to work and face reality...

[@angeljavier9541]

Your playing is so clean.. Many Hours? Very good

[@rudedog1672]

Dame ! Looks easy ... But when I try it - it is very hard. Great job!

[@kurtbarber5116]

Dang dude I sure do love your playing.

[@CoolStuffDad]

Super tasty intro!!

[@CameronCooper]

Thank you! ;)

[@davidgerlach1132]

Aha, at 4:03 you so innocently sneak in the finishing blues lick. Nice! :)

[@JokersWild70]

I see that we have a mutual love of Charvel and EVH guitars!!! I can never have too many Charvels, lol.

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

How is the bridge pickup tone on the 22 fret compared with the 24 fret charvel ?

[@leventguner642]

I thought he's gonna play Seasons in the Abbys by Slayer at the beginning.

[@dannyfuljhari2624]

Cameron , what kind of guitar is this ? And I am also curious how it performs with a clean sound.. Thanks 🎶🎵

[@CameronCooper]

This is a really old vid. It's a Charvel super stock so cal. It performs well with clean

[@dannyfuljhari2624]

@@CameronCooper , Thanks a lot 🙏

[@maciejburniak128]

Great, juicy sound!