Dann Huff - Full Instructional Video for Guitar Solo and Recording Studio Experience

[@CoolEditz]

"I don't use much Chorus these days; I think I used it all up in the 80's" - Dann Huff

[@petercvwelsh]

I'm amazed how even when he used chorus, it was so tasteful, never sounded gross like some at the time

[@RealROI]

Never heard of this guy and grew up in 80s loving all guitar heroes. How is that possible

[@kristiankumanov5732]

Dann Huff ist the most underrated guitarist of all time.

[@etpslick100]

Kristian Kumanov You are so right! That’s why they nickname him “The Hitman!” Great guitarist!!😌🎸👍🏾

[@richardwheeler3768]

He and Lincoln Brewster. Two fantastic guitarists!!!

[@richardwheeler3768]

And Dann's brother David is a great drummer as well.

[@vanguard4065]

Kristian Kumanov a great songwriter and arranger too

[@musicspeaks1074]

Underrated? Lol He is Famous and big before-present.. where have you been ? Lol

[@seekhisface866]

This is what happens when you combine hard work learning his instrument and having a great ear that is extremely melodic. Top that off with someone who was raised right, has a firm foundation, didn't fall into the typical 'rock star' mentality and is extremely humble. Good man over all...now if I could just get him to lay something down on one of my tunes LOL

[@davidnorman4923]

Todays music scene is unrecognizable ! Dann Huff and his contemporaries Luke and 51:57 Landau etc were the main players in the 80s session scene and you can see why this level of talent is incredible and so enjoyable to witness!

[@sunlightevidence4359]

This guy was one of the most recorded sessions guitar player in the 80’s-90s

[@SSVplus]

Overlaps with that one other guy that has ever more.

[@FutureBreed13]

@@SSVplus Steve Lukather?

[@tonymarinelli7304]

Lukather praises Dan

[@SSVplus]

@@tonymarinelli7304 Of course he does. He sent him sessions he couldn't take anymore.

[@williamwalsh6282]

@@SSVplus Michael T…

[@janet_bristow]

14:54 oh my GOD!! what a sick lick maaaan!

[@chrisfitzwalter8214]

"How to be a session player 101" with your instructor Dann Huff. There may have been other guitarists who did videos like this (rather than the typical Hot Licks/REH videos), but he explains things in a way that guitarists can easily understand. This is how you get consistent work for 40 years. Dann is the best.

[@peevee605]

Dann Huff....tone, licks, phrasing, he's got it all. What a mighty geetar hero.

[@petersparrow5321]

How come I jave only come across this wonderful guitarist only yesterday, on Yiu Tube. Didn't know sb like him existed, only heard Satriani, Vai, Bettencourt and such staff. He is definitely not worse, if not better than those guys. Definitely plays with more pure melody and a lot of sense in his music, making his 'virtuosic' sounds purposeful, they've got aim, not just technique!Thumbs up!Definitely!

[@christianthompson7495]

Great playing and awesome lessons about recording approach for guitar (considering it's like 1989). Remember this video is from around 1989-90. The technology for shooting video and doing this was very primitive from what's available today. Of course that didn't mean the gear to shoot stuff like this was cheap. Quite the contrary, cameras and studio gear were $1,000's and $10,000's and even $100,000's at that point. Back when a local band making $100/night was doing well. I know, I was there in that world. Way beyond anything an average musician, videographer, or photographer would have just sittin' around at home. Dann is the real deal!! Grant it, some of the pop music by this time was going down-hill production and writing wise. It is what it is.. Dann can hold his own!

[@mikestroud9969]

Definitely that 80s sound. Good deal 👍👌💯. Reminds me of Sammy Hagar

[@retiuup3753]

I love his guitar solo in Here I Go Again radio-mix version

[@Jeff-11_354]

'So I put a little schmo on it.' I freaking love Dan Huff.

[@petesorensenguitar]

Dann: *plays his James Tyler* Me: *looks at James Tyler guitars on eBay* Dann: *plays his Les Paul* Me: *looks at Les Pauls on eBay*

[@kylecravens6501]

I called up Dann when I was a young teenager and he was super cool. Gave me a lot of great encouragement & advice as a guitar player who was interested in session work. He was getting into producing country then maybe right before he did the first big Faith Hill record. They were really crafting a new sound then so he was trying to find a session he could bring me on that wasn't high profile like that but he was so busy doing those. I ended up sitting in on other sessions with colleagues of his who were other leading session players and it was a huge eye opener to see how it all comes together, how quickly they work, and the need to know your tools and be creative.

[@neutronstar7803]

he is a true monster.. technic beyond belief.. an isane sense of melody

[@user-hq3me3cn4s]

Dann Huff is definitley one of the all time great musicians of our time!

[@jakemitchell1671]

What many don't know is this man recorded some of the most well-known and mind-blowing COUNTRY guitar ever. In the '90s he and Brent Mason ruled Nashville. Yeah, this rocker can set a telecaster on fire!

[@PMiller3425]

His solo in Clint Black’s Summer’s Comin is one of the greatest of all time.

[@stratosaurusrex3399]

Patrick Miller I’m learning that. The fast line is ridiculous. Any guitarist will know how rapid that part is.

[@hummarstraful]

@@PMiller3425 damn, thanks for the suggestion.

[@bpabustan]

during the '80s he was a worthy competitor to Steve Lukather who can easily play smooth jazz, soul, r&b and hard rock. I think their only difference is Dann Huff also has a career in Contemporary Christian Music.

[@dltguitar6532]

Listen to Born in the Dark by Doug Stone that song has a terrific solo by Huff

[@Scratch_Monsters_Golf]

7:03 “Damn, who the hell played that intro?!” You know you’ve mastered your instrument when your own playing melts your face off 😂😂😂

[@joshuakeller6687]

Dann's layering and texture that he adds to his songs is truly amazing. The more I watch him the more I am inspired to hone my skills.

[@shorerocks]

I got the GIANT debut when it came out, and as a guitar player, was completely blown away. Still am. Apart from the playing, of course the songs rock big time.

[@cosmic687]

greatest studio player of all time

[@f0kxi]

I think Dann Huff might be the reason I play guitar. This sound is burned into my subconscious, and is my favorite type of playing. my earliest memories of guitar sound like this, and it's the style that represents "guitar playing" in my mind

[@Lowered_Gadh]

#metoo....exact words you juzt said it very well!

[@funkmachine6420]

Literally "the sound" when I think of guitar sounds I grew up with. Try to play like this myself

[@anthonylove821]

How could you not blast Stay out of your vehicle Such a great tune. I can say I blast it when I am out and about

[@SteenGroentved]

"It's all in the wrist, it's like...Tennis!" :)

[@jamesallen6220]

From the book, "how to blow everyone away with the opening bars of your new album and new group"!

[@dannyhood8857]

He's must be well known as a studio musician. Someone who is known, and respected by the artist themselves, just unheard of by the masses and crowd participants.

[@CharlyPreissel]

Old video ... but still today after practicing thousands of hours ... ... this guy just blows me away ... Amazing

[@sooparticular]

few can come close to this MONSTAHHHHHHHH

[@draper858]

Nashville has a stand in for Los Angeles Steve lukather….. Dan Huff 😊

[@homelandsecuritystagesmass507]

Now I see why he got to play the guitar solo on Top Gun's 'Danger Zone'.

[@ranger5281]

Dann is a *badd-ass*. Period. Fast, smooth, clean, tasteful, great ears and fluidity. Great guitar player, but a real musician.

[@hummarstraful]

There is a gold mine here if you're ready for it. Practice those wide ranging dynamics in his rhythm playing. He plays real soft then POW! He smacks the strings real hard -- then back to soft again. Gives it life! Also, everything he's saying about layering clean and dirty guitars still applies to today. And, although he doesn't mention it, notice how he switches pickups when layering the different parts. And, lastly notice he's doing a shuffle rhythm on those clean R&B parts in the middle of the video. He doesn't mention "shuffle" either but that is what it is. Practice those, too, mixing the chords with the single lines all with a shuffle rhythm.

[@voxmaster7961]

Follow him for more than 4 decades, even liked the stuff he did with Faith Hill. Watch ‚when the lights go down‘ there is also michael thompson, another string master

[@drockny]

So much great info in this video from a true legend Dan Huff. Best part to me were the "Jangle" elements Dan used so brilliantly in Giant. 16:50 is pure audio bliss.

[@joshfulmer3689]

If I could mimic somebody it would be Dan Huff. he's so versatile at any type of music genre. Literally his guitar playing Style is timeless.

[@rudygracia5573]

I never cared to even PLAY electric guitar,UNTIL I heard Dann Huff!I became an INSTANT Air guitar player cuz of DH!Whiteheart's first album,Wow!WH Vital Signs,Wow Wow!!And then SO many great session recordings!Countless.Legend!Thank you Dann Huff.

[@TrebleForTheBass]

My dream concert is a reunion between Dan huff and Steve Farris

[@MarcOlivermusic]

This video is pure gold

[@tel5690]

I studied this video back in the day....licks for days...Dann Huff is freaking awesome

[@claesaxelsson8817]

Finally I know why I have no talent. This guy has it all. Great singer, songwriter and guitar player

[@budimanefendi6859]

Damn...! you're absolutly right, he's a real fantastic guitarist, his tone, his phrase so good👍🤟

[@andreasschadtler5269]

Mr. Dan Huff is a MASTER!!!!! I love the way he plays.

[@izzyfontaine]

the most important guitarist of our lifetime

[@griiseknoen]

I love this!!!

[@harryhamb]

one of the Best Rock Players on the Planet!!

[@mydayis5]

Mind blown!!

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

By far the most underrated guitarist but man he’s one helluva studio producer. Giant started to late but their first album is a banger. Just the intro alone with Dan ripping before the band jumps in is insane. This is a great video.

[@onamericanroad7113]

This is just fantastic.

[@RickCarr]

So glad I found this!!

[@chappy4944]

Thee absolute best guitarist in the world, insane country picker, Western swing, Rock, you name it....producer, hit maker, it’s beyond words I can describe.

[@Youtuberkit7]

Wow this guy is a killer guitar player

[@reneechristopher2121]

Love this video, especially the intro.

[@MichaelBormann1966]

One of my heroes! Would love to write an album with him!!! 😉

[@grandmasterplank]

Absolute legend.

[@WolfRun59]

Although I had heard of him, didn’t realize how many people he’s played with and how many sessions he’s done. Truly an amazing artist. Didn’t even realize he was the guitar player for White Heart who’s album I purchased eons ago.

[@kimtearenthlei479]

Woww.. Same here, always listen to Whiteheart and didn't even realize guitarist was dan huff 😅

[@jonathangriffin9111]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I was a huge Giant fan. So much musical depth and writing. And of course Dan shreds that axe.

[@aigener8]

This guy came up with the best piece of guitar music in Robert Tepper's No Easy Way Out, especially the little solo at the end of the song.

[@ProfVonW]

@aigener8 he did that?!?

[@MoneyBooBoo]

this is really great guitar work.

[@curtisprincemusic]

Wow! Very cool! A blast from the past!

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

Dan shreds with the same effort that it takes me to brush my teeth.

[@MultiGuitarDave]

Fantastic guitarist. One of my favourites

[@naths3090]

My crappy gen don’t know what they are missing out on! The tunes, why can’t they make music like this anymore! Dann is a music god!

[@eddiea3251]

I saw Giant open for Heart back in the early 90's in Memphis TN.

[@williamneiva8154]

wow man.. amazing video.. tks for sharing

[@EVEROSFP1]

Great advises from a great musician!

[@zaneparker3098]

Thanks for posting! I never knew they did this instructional video. Dann’s a genius! Wish I knew about this earlier.

[@Theweeze100]

Phenomenal guitarist and producer!

[@joncooper3804]

Thanks for posting this!

[@TheSavage1969]

Huff is legend.

[@voronOsphere]

Excellent Instructional video and wonderful guitarist! Thanks!!!!

[@JohnnyBargeldBoom]

Awesome upload, great quality. god bless you!

[@mikemantis41]

Absolutely brilliant video. Superb player and producer

[@MichaelGrecoGuitar]

Wow I really enjoyed that. I can’t believe I have never heard of giant before. what a powerhouse band. I looked up Dann Huff because a lot of guitarist on KZbin have been talking about him and his legendary status. Really glad I came across this. Thank you for posting it

[@luddeskutt]

Thanks Dan. Peter from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@donniecastleman5701]

Mike Bridnardello on the Vigier bass! Great player and great guy! Thanks for posting this!

[@christianboddum8783]

Do we see the bass rig? it would be funny if he goes Di. in contrast to all of Huffs gear 😆

[@patricksheppard585]

Dan ….you are such a bad ass guitar player…WOW !!!

[@ironeddie1969]

Dan Huff is a beast of a guitar player and 1 of my all time g.p. heroes and a fellow Nashvillian

[@lowdz68]

Such a great player and I love his voice. His tone is incredible. And the fire! The Giant albums sound incredible.

[@martinxxx72]

He played the guitar on Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again 1987 Radio Mix" (the faster version).

[@BillDerBerg]

Used a Marshall JMP-1 preamp for the Whitesnake tune and he played all the guitar tracks on Jewel's Standing Still single

[@chrishastings6312]

That's awesome! I just only knew he was in Giant and taught at MIT with Jennifer Batton. I thought I heard that he did a lot of side projects for TV shows theme songs as well. But, he has some of the best guitar tones out there.

[@jantzenallen3077]

Don’t forget that amazing tri chorus

[@Cantstandtherock]

Dan is incredible! Tasty but has the skill to slice you up in a second!

[@roberts784]

Wow man I guess so, thank you for uploading this !!

[@AlessandroZenatti]

I love GIANT and I'm so sad about Dann and Alan leaved the band... but dream to listening another "Last Of The Runaways" or "Time To Burn"... Hope this come true (soon or later). Thanks Dann for your beautiful and powerful music

[@MisterBlue80]

It's amazing how many players Eddie inspired.No hate either.Just a fact.

[@cc_1983]

Signature tom drums at the start of Megadeth cryptic writings on trust. Nuggets said or should I say Huff said! Production on that album was unreal

[@davidmerlin3344]

When I got the first GIANT cd when it first came out I was not only blown away by Dans guitar work but I was also floored by his Amazing vocals!

[@AlfUckhamHall]

The most awesome guitar intro ever, bar none.

[@matthat2058]

Dann the men...top 5!!!.

[@axeaddiction796]

Wow! I had no idea he had an instructional video

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

Dann Huff, his brother David Huff along with Gordon Kennedy, Tommy Simms, Chris McHugh, Gary Lunn, Mike Brignardello, Shane Keister, Robby Buchanan, Keith Thomas & a few other fellas, were indeed, "THE WRECKING CREW" of the 1980's/early 90's...hands down! TOTALLY...hands down! BCRadio

[@bpabustan]

The Wrecking Crew of Contemporary Christian Music. Add Jimmie Lee Sloas, Mark Douthit, John Goin, Hadley Hockensmith, Jerry McPherson, Mark Hammond, Tom Hemby and Michael Omartian...

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

@@bpabustan Indeed; very, very indeed. BCRadio

[@williamwalsh6282]

Could we put Michael Thompson in there

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

@@williamwalsh6282 Indeed again; Thompson's name slipped my mind; a truly great guitarist...Michael and still a host of others, should be included in this version of "The Wrecking Crew". BCRadio

[@williamwalsh6282]

@@BolsaChicaRadio no prob… Dan is fantastic, believe it or not I’m just learning about him. Another guy who was in Boston when MT was Jeff Golub, really great. He passed away a couple of years ago. He did a lot of stuff with different people but wasn’t a real session guy like Michael and Dan. He was Rod Stewart guitar player for 7 or 8 years. When he left he did the smooth jazz thing but funky, rocky, soulful stuff. Thank you for the video

[@BillDerBerg]

Love you Dann

[@Skoora]

Sure wish I knew this existed when I was first recording in the early 90’s. Wasn’t playing music anything like this but all the ideas presented are great for any genre.

[@michaelgunterfonluhter4187]

Fantastish guitarist-singer!!! Improvisator!!

[@ashleyjackson8538]

This is such a cool video

[@stevedeann]

I'm here because I just looked into who the guitarist is on Kenny Loggin's, Top Gun. Yeah, Dann Huff. So good.

[@Shreddah]

Awesome didn't know.

[@bpabustan]

Danger Zone, you mean?

[@granvillefriel2263]

Master Class on layering Guitars..I forgot how Awesome Giant was. Damn he sounds like John Waite singing what A Monster talent..

[@fiddlefolk]

If I had to pick only one guitar play that can absolutely do it all....Dann Huff! His compositional skills and his ability to play whatever comes at him is incredible!

[@trucnuche6288]

très bon compositeurs !!!! super guitariste !!!!!!!!

[@half20001]

25:38 fantastic instrumental!!!

[@soundthesirens4886]

This is awesome

[@larrycanepa]

How his band Giant didn't blow up is beyond me.

[@JayAskey]

Nevermind...happened

[@peevee605]

Grunge came.

[@svtrader]

It doesn't help that he sounds like the singer from Mr. Big and he shreds like PG.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

I agree but the first album came out late 1989 and 2 years later Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam killed off the 2 solo glam rock bands. This band shouldn’t be included in the glam rock scene but power chords with lots of chorus died late 1991. Dan went on to make records for lots of bands. He’s one helluva producer today.

[@Shreddah]

Grunge killed the metal.