Chris Broderick / Jackson Guitar Clinic

June 29th, 2018
Pitbull Audio Showroom
National City, CA
Chris Broderick (guitarist formerly with Megadeth, Jag Panzer, Nevermore, and currently on tour with Act of Defiance) joined us in the Pitbull Audio Showroom on the last day before he leaves for his tour with Act of Defiance to bring an AWESOME clinic, touching on relatable topics including:
- how to practice
- how to write riffs and melodies
- how to improvise
- why knowing music theory helps
- going over his rig and gear (special thanks to Jackson Guitars!)
Broderick went over these topics in a structured fashion, all while showing how to apply it with live demos, as well as taking a generous amount of questions from enthusiastic members of the audience.
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[@zarkarongames8238]

30:54 The unstoppable Chris Broderick!

[@midget_spinner8449]

This dude is the ultimate metal machine, the long hair and the good looks not to mention he can shred and he’s JACKED

[@michaelemley7318]

I think Chris is the type that will remain jacked at 60

[@michaelemley7318]

Mustaine makes sure the lead guitarist look the part for sure… chops alone don’t cut it at that position. Kiko looked like he stepped off a romance novel cover

[@89kilemal]

​@@michaelemley7318😂😂 facts

[@BartholomewHunt87]

Just saw him fill in for In Flames and he did a killer job! He has such great stage presence and energy. Hes constantly smiling and making eye contact with the crowd making sure they know he sees them. So classy

[@andrewgrant6612]

Not just filling in.......solos on the new album in Feb

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

He’s a permanent member now

[@michaelemley7318]

True. I was near front of the stage at a Megadeth show and he did the same thing.

[@paulminch3423]

Chris was my teacher and his knowledge is amazingly productive. I unfortunately deployed back to Afghanistan on and off so I couldn't do lessons anymore. I really miss playing with him

[@MoonlteIX]

saaad :'c

[@librepenseur312]

Hope that you are dong good man... Chris seem humble and human.. I like his playing and creativity .. Keep up with the metal, and carry on \\m// Peace from Morocco 🤘🙏

[@DimebagDoogle]

He is such a talented and nice guy, met him again the other night and he always has time for a chat and a pic. Awesome dude

[@sprinkle_some_crack_on_em8279]

NEVERMORE we need a reunion

[@AnthonyWabo]

how?

[@sackson2025]

Warrel Dane, the vocalist died...Jeff Loomis himself said he does not want to reunite Nevermore, so it won’t happen.

[@frguitar777]

Are you a voodoo fuxker that can bring people from the dead mr little shit ?

[@robaxl3088]

This guy is not only amazing but he plays perfectly.

[@joedamore7653]

I want to see him and Petrucci arm wrestle.

[@bakgatballas]

That may very well be one of the manliest gay things I could imagine

[@olorinolvar]

and the Winner against Zakk Wylde ;-)

[@olorinolvar]

@@Van020280 Irony, is not your strength...

[@yeetspageet5679]

Van020280 imagine being so sexually insecure that you think commenting on another mans muscles makes you gay.

[@bohdilama]

Homophobic people struggle with their own sexuality. FACT

[@Penisdoll]

The first song he played was amazing.

[@mrazyegen2699]

I actually really like the way Chris plays and the scales he uses. I really don’t think he is playing with no emotion. Just because he likes to play fast, doesn’t mean he is playing with no feeling in my opinion.

[@Bioxidus85]

the whole idea that emotion in music is bound to how fast you produce sound out of the instrument is foolish, i mean how can someone tell what u feel inside when you are playing ur instrument its fucking dumb

[@Bioxidus85]

@backtothefuture1066 yup its pathetic

[@flowingenergy2022]

Maybe people means on feeling is string bending or vibrato 🤷

[@HamsterWheelGaming]

I never really understood why people said he plays without emotion. The dude is just incredibly disciplined in his practicing and playing, and he still uses a lot of phrasing in his playing.

[@mikekovko7563]

@@Bioxidus85 well its easy.... I have made it my mission in life to freestyle guitar not in the key of A or B but the key of ME!!!!! Its awaome

[@srrish666]

I was just heartbroken when Broderick left #Megadeth. He's a complete shred monster! But Kiko is currently rocking stages with Megadeth & he's amazing as well. Yet, Broderick was in different level... His guitar playing always makes me think that he can bend space & times with that kinda skill 😂😂 Anyways, love him 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@flowingenergy2022]

I am a fan of loomis but chris knowledge makes me want to learn more theory haha

[@nunofrg]

broderick isnt in superior level than kiko. never!

[@srrish666]

@@nunofrg that's just your opinion buddy.. I never said I hate Kiko! He's a wonderful guitarist/musician. I have much respect for him. And if Broderick wasn’t in superior level.. Dave would never choose Broderick beside him. Fact! (Tho, Mustaine puts Kiko at number 1 favourite guitarist in his list! Be cause he has some killer talents definitely!) Broderick is like a guitar playing robot to me. Be cause of Janic Gers, Dave Mustaine, Chris Broderick, Michael Amott, Alex Skolnick, Jeff Hanneman, Brian May, Kurt Cobain... I got the inspiration to play guitars! I can't disrespect them.. "Superior level" or none superior level doesn’t matters for me (at least)..it's just about skills & techniques! Tnx for sharing your opinion!

[@nunofrg]

@@srrish666 broderick is amazing obviously, and he is a visionary in equipment (pick and he brought so much new ideas on how to build a guitar and its features). but kiko is better in every technique and feel. he is also a way better composer, just check his solo albums, truly masterpieces.

[@srrish666]

@@nunofrg yes I checked! Those are amazing tbh.. Yet I'll never throw Broderick. He fitted in Megadeth perfectly (for me, maybe not for everyone) I felt REALLY REALLY sad when I heard tht Broderick & Shawn Drover (drummer) left Megadeth together at the same day! Anyways, Broderick & Kiko... they're both equally amazing in my eyes! End of the topic. I'm not here to argue who's better than who.. Thank u

[@mducrocq68]

this guy is so well trained in theory and awesome guy and player

[@Selkirk69]

If he blonded his hair, he could be Loomises brother

[@robertbaratheon9289]

It's rather funny because they were in Nevermore together and Loomis tried out for Megadeth back in the late 80s. He would've gotten the job, but Mustaine thought he was too young at the time. Then years later, Broderick leaves Nevermore and gets a job with Megadeth.

[@hmpz36911]

Janick Gers

[@richardedwards9349]

here he is singing for jake e lee, this guy looks like loomis. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnTXeXdueJJ_Z6c

[@sashingopaul3111]

Robert Baratheon Jeff was 16 at the time

[@city_slicker__5165]

@@robertbaratheon9289 I didn't know they were in nevermore together. I was wondering how they knew each other.

[@juanmdiaz2399]

He is a best!!! First time I saw was with megadeth back in time I literally got shocked the way He plays, too fast and He never has mistakes, He seems like a very Nice and simple man He is absolutely gifted

[@juanmdiaz2399]

I mean beast

[@thezzach]

What a cool and generous guy! I really appreciate the generosity of you sharing this useful info 🙏❤ 9:58 ⚡️ 11:49 Music is not a competition. It’s an art. 12:06 What practice is…Its a game 14:10 THE TIPS! Play slower? 16:30 Fragmenting 29:00 focus on the pulse of the song 👉 30:35 Pick clip

[@artg5397]

Chris - !!! You - super professional. No more words.

[@arpegio88]

Always great and informative to see any Chris Broderick clinic, he is the reason why I started playing 7 strings 7 1/2 years ago.

[@marcelomarquesrangel]

7 years and 7 months ago now.

[@v.rucciinkmusic8978]

Probably he is playing here without proper time to really warm up. These type of music really needs it.

[@jasonlagud3483]

I'm only waiting 7 minutes

[@lamkin9188]

Really inspiring, Chris is such a great teacher and something of an unsung hero (he's done so much for the instrument with his bands and demonstrations).

[@pauljohnson1382]

Wise. SO WISE!

[@Soldano88]

Wow this man owns that guitar💪🏼

[@OpnDoarPlcy]

Quite literally. It’s his signature model.

[@JohnnyBargeldBoom]

thank you so much pitbull audio for the upload. means the world to me. in my foreign land we dont have such clinics. thank you so much!

[@paulpereira7113]

One of the greatest.

[@kevg1869]

Thank you for this clinic. Front Row baby.

[@admtech69]

Great clinic you have to be in awe of Chris' precision on the instrument.

[@gabedraper7594]

what a cool guy..!! really humble..

[@johnbelitere9696]

Amazing! And he is super cool about being that Talented!

[@diogorenato]

man , chris is such a charismatic dude. I'm glad I had the chance to watch him play for megadeth. Awesome playing. Legend

[@PurpleDreki]

Thank you Chris! I really enjoyed the information and seeing you jam brother!

[@swaggypanda1808]

This is great

[@megaramses]

Woww!! Excellent Broderick!

[@corrupted650]

looking forward for the up coming album..pretty brutal track

[@jimenadeak7748]

I love the way he plays, and I love him also!!

[@HigzyTeflon]

Even if you are completely deaf, simply watching him play is fkn mindblowing In 2009 Dave Mustaine praised Broderick, saying in an online post: "I am going on record and I am saying unequivocally that Chris is THE BEST GUITARIST MEGADETH has ever had -- You got that right, Dave! 💯💯💯

[@johnrickey5631]

this is like albert eistein explaning the law of gravativity.

[@loknloll]

Gravitavity. My new favorite word

[@Ashtar_ConfederatioN]

They both are Pisces ♓️ you got it !

[@jesterm.1202]

Very down to earth guy and very underrated ? Not egotistical or narcissistic like a lot of guitar players now and days . I bought 1 of his guitar pick holder and I recommend you get 1 it's awesome .plus he gave me a megadeth pick free because he was doing some cleaning the guy is something else man .

[@besiprimitif9513]

YES!

[@yourdad4086]

Hell yeah Chris new album will be fire

[@nathanl157]

My fav Metal Guitarist! You kick ass 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Swpb666]

Music theory 👍🤙 thanks Chris for saying this. Understanding music theory is definitely helpful.

[@Raven_of_Doom]

gun show at the guitar clinic, damn you Broderick, perfect playing again

[@metal_helm]

love that lead sound

[@tymanngruter1808]

Very humble, nice man!

[@misterkenova6695]

This is a cool ass video because we literally get his D.I. track so we get to hear exact playing. Anyone saying he plays sloppy, I challenge them to play better live in one take! Cheers!

[@petru4335]

Sloppy and lacks feeling!!

[@johnstevens8253]

Anyone that says his playing is sloppy has NFI what they re talking about & can't play to 10% of his level.

[@Iheartdgd]

Chris looks like hes aged 15 years over these past couple years, dude's been working his ass off

[@9unslin9er]

I just saw him playing with In Flames at the Within Tempation tour. Did a double take when they announced him.

[@Roadster12156]

jeff loomis and chris broderick NEED to be one! I bet, you would hear things from the guitar that you couldnt imagine!

[@ATANAMIR]

AOD rulez Chris inspired me to play 7s as well woth my nand Atanamir great dude had pleasure to meet him after UK show at Chester whole band as well unforgettable \m/

[@dwconrad7776]

Dude is a beast!

[@Arycke]

34:35 I'm elated that he used a Pantera riff as an example

[@chavjones]

Daang, this dude is a sick player. Personally I have never played any decent Jacksons but now I want to go find one to try.

[@sackson2025]

The USA Jacksons are rock solid and amazing. Of course, you get what you pay for with those $2-3k guitars.

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

I have his 7 string USA model in trans white. Best guitar I’ve owned. My only complaint is it’s way to heavy and hurts after a while. A USA Jackson is gonna be different than an imported Indonesian Jackson. That’s how all these companies are. If you want the real thing, gotta spend the money. 90% of guitars are all made by 3 factories and the only difference in company name is design and quality control. It’s the same Koreans and Indonesians making schecter, Jackson, dean etc.

[@arnulfoparra9498]

MASTER ! ! !

[@vaneipontes3279]

Great🎸😎👊

[@garrettcarroll5808]

At any rate, Chris Broderick is a fantastic guitar player.

[@AWM8]

Very interesting. Keeping things simple will enable you to play complex things + Music is an art, not a competition!

[@allanjohnson8214]

There's a really sweet current hammock guitar and line 6 amp over here don't want to walk away without them

[@johnrickey5631]

i love brodericks guitar clinics,i have no idea what he is talking about,but he thinks everyone does.

[@johnrickey5631]

its like watching the moon,what is it.

[@johnrickey5631]

and you know anyone that listens to rap,hip hop ,pop,has no idea what he is saying cus they all push buttons to make there music.

[@imthemetalguy1]

Whoa whoa whoa! He's been playing fpr over 40 yrs!!! There's no way he's 22!

[@rust_in_peace5123]

I want to see him play the into to Broken Dialect so badly

[@Danumurti18]

Cool guy

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

"II, V, I in A major" *plays II7, V7, Imaj7* love it. haha

[@shredmyster6341]

If you haven't heard this guy go Beast throughout a whole song than u need to listen to End This Life - Collector and its Warrel Danes last song R.I.P Warrel Dane

[@serdar213]

Broderick is a very great musician, guitar player and personality. Besides the excellent knowledge of theory and crystal clean playing he respects his body and keeps it strong against the aging or against extra the difficulties of being on stage long time. It might be either for good looking whatever... I have always curious for Jason Newsted, Ulrich or other skinny musicians not interested about sports, gym etc. We read that Jason injured very bad just because to catch the falling amp. Maybe He could overcome with minor injury, I dont know..

[@Trey-jl9ru]

Chris broderick looks fucking great

[@guitarreviewauthority7243]

Nice video...didn't realize he switched to Jackson. Never heard play it slower....just "Turn it down"...or "Turn it off". lol

[@bambambambam6650]

Does he has any video playing violin?

[@mukeshvaidyamusic]

sir u play excellent request pl what is the song at 46 minutes want to learn

[@Hagbayon]

Really need to play guitar again. This will help...

[@cristianinternationaltrade9227]

Does he still using D activators Dimarzio pickups?

[@Eric-ot9ke]

I never thought much of CB when he was in Megadeth. After seeing this clinic, I have a lot more respect for Chris. One hell of a player and the theory to back it up!

[@MFKR696]

There's a free program in the vein of Guitar Pro/Power Tab called Tux Guitar, which can work with both Guitar Pro and Power Tab files. You guys should all check it out. It has become my song-writing main-stay, in addition to Drum Flow, as well as what I use for reference notes while tuning. They're both 100% free, so there's no good reason not to check them out.

[@graficandorealidades7561]

Came here for 1:07:50 or whatever. This guy or whatever is legend, whatever

[@vonluxlee5823]

yo that was me😭

[@bradking1067]

Thanks so much for sharing this bitchin video! He deserves all the notoriety.Hope you are well God loves you deeply Shalom 🎸 🔊🏞️⛰️🏔️🎉🎊✨🎇🎆🎈🐕

[@chriskrausesmovie]

is the crowd muted?

[@liamerick7262]

he used to be so fluid and smooth when doing those hard solos, now, he is still very good, but you can see and hear the struggle, just being objective, still a much much better guitarist than i will ever be.

[@Bangulo]

Yeah, I noticed it as well, Honestly think its the rig hes running because even the legato stuff just isnt ringing out very well like the signal isn't hot enough.

[@liamerick7262]

@@Bangulo that is a good point.

[@richardjewett7702]

@@Bangulo It's probably the Fractel.....Gary Holt uses one but he sends the signal into a Marshall power amp.....

[@bofuscrapshaw]

I buy from Pitbull on ebay all the time

[@suvarnachauhan951]

If I was a billionaire, I would pay millions to get guitar knowledge from Chris Broderick , Marty Friedman , Paul Gilbert and Kiko Loureiro .

[@PitbullAudio]

Tune into tonight 7pm PST on our Facebook facebook.com/pitbullaudiocom/ as we have a broadcast with Kiko Loureiro for an Ibanez Clinc.

[@puertecitos6888]

Just stick with Paul Gilbert, none of these other flakes are worth learning from

[@MFKR696]

lol That wouldn't make you any better of a guitarist. Practice, improvisation and watching KZbin vids from your fav guitarists would be much more valuable for your development as a musician. At least that way you won't get all star-struck and learn nothing as a result lol.

[@pihermoso11]

Paul Gilbert pretty much covers all the basic stuff you need, if you want more advanced then Guthrie Govan is the man... if you want a more philosophical view and a positive outlook at life, Steve Vai is the man..

[@sackson2025]

You already can from Marty and Paul...they made lots of great guitar lesson videos in the past revolving around their respective styles. Paul currently runs an online guitar school.

[@guitargeek1984]

the Pantera song he's referring to is "Domination" actually :)

[@kevg1869]

Yep. Might have been their GOAT

[@imacashew.]

As a metal head in school I was in science class and our teacher says, the heaviest thing in the universe is a black hole. I raise my hand, negative the breakdown in domination is heavier. 🤘🏻

[@witsend-gb3mr]

underrated guitarist. but wish he never left MegaD

[@maoribrotha53]

8:58 I wonder how that must’ve felt joining a band that one of his inspirations was from and playing his music too.

[@ArtGuitarLTX]

You nervous...😂 c’mon Chris! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@onesoul5487]

1:12:18 pls guys Made tabs for this song, its amazing

[@grzegorzgozdyra273]

What is the name of first song??

[@allanjohnson8214]

Or tomorrow evening time 8:30

[@christinalopez2487]

He's so handsome 😙

[@royyulianto2912]

Sadly ... He slowly old

[@xWarPlays]

a shot every time he says "whatever" hehe

[@johnrickey5631]

ya i do fragmen[ting when i play call of duty.

[@paulclalchungnunga9873]

Where is he now?

[@eltonsoaress]

Chris Broderagem

[@kevg1869]

45:50

[@allanjohnson8214]

The guy is kinky for the third fret power cord keeps me there when I'm playing and looking at you there

[@user-tf2lk4kt4s]

Именно по этому, он сейчас в in flames , на одной сцене с одним из лучших гитаристов мира, Бьёрном Геллотте

[@allanjohnson8214]

Try and keep it in the pawn shop it's right at me should have the money my day after tomorrow 2 days

[@joaopacheco491]

Why he left his gear so far?

[@TheOicyu812]

Chris, Zakk Wylde, and John Petrucci should have a competition to see whose biceps are the biggest.

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

........and when Chris Broderick breaks out "Rondo alla Turca" the audience don't know WHAT to think! lol

[@Jacobwilliam79]

Would have loved to seen audience dudes faces at 7:06

[@johnrickey5631]

ok,this is a guitar clinic for experts that are trying to go pro.

[@stephengreico2810]

He eats eruption for breakfast while I’m still working in the first section

[@alo4912]

While I'm still working on my breakfast

[@skyrim1336]

Jeff loomis should leave arch enemey, and chris broderick should leave his band, get together with jeff, form a new band with lots of shredding...

[@pator.6004]

that would be great

[@Ashstrodamus1]

Chris should rejoin Jag Panzer. He and Harry were a force to be reckoned with. Outside of Jag Panzer, not really into Chris' other material.

[@Wrathofkala]

Agree 100 % . They almost seem to belong together. Metal suffers without Nevermore in my opinion.

[@sackson2025]

Wrathofkala Without Warrel, Nevermore is....well, nevermore....

[@shredfactor7]

LetTheBlacknessRollOn nope

[@michaellazzell4296]

Very good no soul tho. And I’m sad that the crowd sucked I wish I was there to say FUCKKKK YEAHHHH LET LA HEAR IT MAN!!!!!