What Do We Do With All This Guitar Information?

[@monsieurb.6733]

Came to this channel for a music teacher. After many months of watching videos and practicing, I might have found a life guru. Thanks Eric.

[@davidobrien7610]

Seriously, so much of what he offers could be applied all over the rest of ones' life. Best guitar channel on the internet by a very long ways imho. So great.

[@chrishurd375]

"Say NO to bullshit" is timeless advice that should be offered (and heeded) as often as possible. Many thanks for that!

[@TheRealJanKafka]

The problem with that prescription is the ability to distinguish BS from fact. I'm convinced near one hundred percent of humanity is gullible, clueless idiots who'll fall for whatever bolsters their biases and egos. Just look at the political situation in almost every country: voters choosing against their best interests time and time again, wowed by the rhetoric of crooked politicians whose only goal is to attain and maintain power. That behavior manifests in every aspect of their lives. How to detect and avoid the BS? The vast majority have no clue.

[@azbluesdog]

Even if you don’t accomplish everything on your list, the physical act of writing stuff down is like muscle memory for your brain.

[@coastercook]

Thanks, Eric. Great advice. You are part of the solution, not the problem.

[@scottjones6624]

"and honestly, I enjoy doing this stuff". That is clear and refreshing honesty.

[@ThatSuzanneSchmid]

I still have my list of goals from our first meeting in June of 2012!

[@Pradip5npk]

Everytime I watch Eric's videos, I learn something beyond guitar playing. There is sense of clarity of though that is widely applicable to many aspects of learning. Thanks for another great lesson.

[@Gibfenez]

“Play it slow and stinky”, love Eric and all that you give us. Best music advice available from a heart full teacher and musician! Thank you.

[@davidblanche7961]

A mentor or a teacher who has a Chorus and stick with it. I did one of yours on truefine. Finished it. Now I’m on Brett Popas site and I’m working on Tim pierces courses. I finished Bretts Hendrix course, but not before I finished everything that you have on Hendrix, double stops, and all the songs that came with it. I’m a busy bee. But this is what I live for.. I really dig your arrangements of songs whether their Hendrix style or not. I appreciate what you do.

[@PedroBellora]

Such an important and beautifully said message, Eric, thank you so much for sharing!!

[@davidwarren5785]

Not weekly, but still on a regular basis, my response to your video is this is exactly what I needed to hear today, this helps me make progress. Thanks.

[@danielcoughlan2622]

Eric you are simply that I heard ever. You have a special gift for connecting with people. And I love your guitars they are exquisite

[@meeno_the_man]

Always concise and clear and most importantly, relevant. Your sense of what happens in the student journey is what makes your teacher journey so salient. I’m happy to be along for the ride these several years now.

[@mikefromusa6902]

I have one of those squier baritones. A must have for any tele player.

[@danielcoughlan2622]

Playing slow was such a great piece of advice. Not trying too rush through and have feeling. Great advice

[@wavewithus4081]

This dude is killing it! Very motivational stuff right there

[@bored7743]

dr. haugen spits fire once again.. love your style too bro. matches your playing style nicely.

[@haroldbaker555]

Last year I dabbled my toes in the first bits of music theory I ever really understood (your beginner course on this channel). I sort of disappeared for a while from this channel, working on my (mostly pentatonic truth be told) soloing etc. Formed my first band, played two gigs as a matter of fact. But damn, this video is useful. Reminded me why I loved your work so much to begin with. Thanks Eric.

[@mikenaples7279]

Neil Postman refers to the 'flotsam' that Eric speaks of in his book "Technopoly", which I'd highly recommend to those who feel overwhelmed by the information glut afforded to us by modern technology. It's a consequence of the age of information being both a blessing and a curse--it's all in a matter of how it's used. I've been discouraged by the guitar for years now because of how much of my practice is dependent on being in front of a computer, but it's the transcendent nature the instrument affords that keeps me coming back to it. Eric, you're one of the only real ones on this platform; keep doing what you do brother, you're making a difference.

[@mikenaples7279]

Also reminded me of a quip from the late, great John Martyn, "Consider me a lonely minstrel, cast about hither and thither like so much flotsam and jetsam on life's ghastly ocean."

[@marvo10]

I'm so proud of you young man. I found no goals as a goal worthy effort too. Goes well with no aspirations or pretense. Vibration will suffice!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Yes! That is the PUREST of goals!

[@marvo10]

@@EricHaugenGuitar you educate and inspire...

[@capitaldharma]

“I don’t need these chops to make the music I want to make.” That’s an empowering statement. At some point I have to say I have enough chops and theory to get on with it!

[@BrickBlacktoe]

and let's not forget creating weekly social media content, that's only what? 10 minutes of your energy budget? this is so spot on. thank you for putting this in perspective this way.

[@BenThere77]

This spoke to me. The exact problem I have been up against lately.

[@johannest8025]

I think Eric is right, but I think it could be valuable to also practice things that are not within your genre as it could open up for more freedom of expression within your genre.

[@matthewchunk3689]

Whenever I learn something new, it's got to be associated with something I already know. If I can't add a guitar lesson into a well connected network, I know beforehand it's not going to stick.

[@johannest8025]

@@matthewchunk3689 I agree that what you practice needs to be meaningful, and it becomes meaningful if it connects to other things you know. Perhaps learning is like expansion of meaning. But if I like to write grunge songs, it might be good to not only practice grunge chords.

[@ashthegreat1]

Some great little nuggets contained herein. The chops energy really spoke to me. One sustained note played with intent and vibrato can have way more impact than 10 seconds of deedly weedly.

[@thebehavioralobservationsp8311]

So good. Definitely sharing this with colleagues because this lesson can apply to pursuits outside of music as well. Great stuff Eric!

[@juanjoselarocca8393]

Hello !! John From Argentina !! Saludos a todos ! Abraso SOS un groso !! Your sound is increible

[@TheBoboMaker]

Thanks for the sound advice.

[@josefk5659]

Make a list is great advice. I’ll put it on my list of lists to make.

[@TaxExemptBinge]

First off, that intro music is gorgeous... Another great vid... thank you. I kinda keep lists, on those yellow Post-It notes though... but you can stick them on the monitor. I suppose making lists is one thing, acting on them is a little different. I think they do help though. : )

[@markkindermannart4028]

Perfect. And this works. I set a true goal a few years ago to never play in a cover band again. Fortunately I have a great friend and student who I could teach guitar by teaching him all of my songs. Six years later we have a band of misfits who willingly or not only play my music. Goal accomplished, and never would have done it without setting it.

[@bless8874]

I'm glad I found your channel!

[@brenplaysguitar]

hey Eric, idk if you're gonna read this but i just found your channel recently and all i can say is that i'm loving it! your videos are neat and really well produced, and i'm learning a lot from them! keep up with the music! you got a new subscriber

[@billrieske6347]

Way to go, Eric! You've helped me alot with this video.

[@apriltoronto5254]

Hi Eric... I:ve been following your channel for quite some time now... and IMHO you're still the best guitar teacher out there... well, it works for me... What I realized lately is, how hard it truly must be to put out content every week... Well, there is a lot to say about music... and yes, you provide content on so many different layers like your courses and all that... so, which must be even be harder... Well, the thingy I found out for myself is... that being able to play for 3.5 min straight takes a lot of condition, and in doing so to not get lost and at least be able to hit the next 1beat is a huge challenge... oh, and then I forgot to mention... if that works steadily...like when you experience flow... you still need to listen to those guys around you... and check out what they're doing... and come up with something yourself... well, very very very challenging... In a word... in all those tutorials out there... I rarely - or never - experience real music making... like in what needs to be done to play for minutes without losing an 8th while listening and coming up with own ideas... Anyway... thank you so very much for your inspiration and all the content that you give for free to anyone who wants to listen... In doing so you really make the world a better place! Chapeau!

[@TaXincluZ]

👍👍

[@tcjnr82]

This is one of most useful videos for me I've watched. Thanks Eric.

[@doncarlosderush1500]

I have the same Dune shirt! Brilliant minds and all that!! Love the content, Brother! Thank you!

[@planetside11]

I so love you, Eric Haugen! I'm going through your Guitar Zen on TrueFire now. Y You have a knack for articulating exactly what I'm thinking and feeling. Gotta support you.

[@boomerdell]

So helpful and inspirational, Eric, thank you!

[@garethsmart6480]

Great advice from a great tutor. Also, this guy has a terrific picking/strumming action. Hell fire

[@macsarcule]

Thank you, Eric! ✌️😌🎸

[@ModernVintageJourneyman]

All of your stuff is helpful. Thanks Eric.

[@GuitarJoLa]

Saying NO to bulls@#it is something I need to work on! Well said, Eric!

[@5882300rickroll]

Overwhelmed with all the free resources is much better than the Mel bay book I had in 8th grade.

[@Hexonip]

You're one of my favorite people that I've never met man. Btw, was it Flotsam you said? "odds and ends"?

[@maggieo]

Fantastic advice, cool instrumental (that wah!), top-notch stuff! I got one of those Teles a while back; fun innit?

[@petergoddard1960]

The overwhelm is real, particularly in recent weeks when I've found overstretching myself has caused me to play even less and I've definitely lost focus, strayed towards a Jazz Path and turned away screaming. I'm slowly getting my mojo back, partly by slashing my consumption of you tube guitar content. No more reviews, sales pitches, best this, best that,etc. Even guitar tutorials (you're golden, Eric - always) have been passed over. If I love the music it gets past the gatekeeper. I don't need a new guitar to play better, I have a couple of really good one's. I need to play those MORE to play better. Thanks for the kick up the arse. Now where's that clipboard?

[@Theprogressivemusician]

Lol, I'm straying towards a jazz path currently even if I don't like jazz because of the overwhelm. How did you find clarity in your practice if I may ask? it would be very helpful

[@petergoddard1960]

@@Theprogressivemusician I have been keeping it basic, concentrating on only a couple of standards and doing a ton of listening. It’s a language and listening is every bit as important as ‘talking’. I’m still going g real slow and avoid tying myself in knots. Learning a few phrases and where I can use them. For real progress I need to find a good teacher.

[@ScottMacLeodCompany]

Happy Friday Eric. Hell yes that helps. I do it already, but I still needed to hear it.

[@BinnisRetro]

Love it Erik. I have a meeting booked next week and will for sure ask you to help me make one of these lists :) (Or what goes into it)

[@pawelhahn]

This is the best guitar video on the internet

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Thank you, Eric Much needed. I probably needed to hear this 40 years ago, yet here we are. I make lists, then they get buried under other lists. At least I have a system. I hope your Friday was good to you, and you ate your fill of pizza. Be good to you

[@guitaring1]

this is the best guitar advice I've gotten from KZbin.

[@chyeaOGKush]

with the information i get to enjoy, play, and create! skys the limit

[@DeFiSiYT]

Thank you Eric! You’re a diamond geezer! 😎👍

[@Jamzocd]

Man you are so right. I’m overwhelmed and I needed this video. Recently I’ve been doing some of the tasks you mention here and this is great reinforcement. That’s why I like your channel because it cuts to the chase over the 🐃 💩!

[@QBRX]

Gotta start doing the list stuff.

[@postiejay3335]

Hey! Stuff that's explained to me in way I can understand. Cool!

[@betonickhorn7]

Could you make a video about Robert Quine's technique and style? You already made beautiful videos about two other heroes, Richard Lloyd and Marc Ribot.

[@thegolfnut812]

Words of wisdom. Sensei

[@johnwhitmore2531]

Great advice, as always. I liken this my goal being Everest, so many great players in so many styles. Great to focus on them now and again, but i just have to look down at my feet and figure out the next step. One step closer is closer. And yes the amount of videos, courses, opinions, books... makes deciding on the next step quite the challenge. Hybrid picking i think I'll guve that some time.

[@leftpastsaturn67]

Leftfield question Eric, what timepiece were you wearing? Kudos for the wisdom.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

I love etsy! www.etsy.com/listing/1215038877/soviet-watch-raketa-malachite-watch

[@wilmarzwon]

another excellent, thought provoking life lesson. btw I utterly love that painting on your album cover - where's it from?? (love the album too!)

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

My Friend Kate painted that!

[@FSUTSG10]

This is a great vid. Thank you!

[@robshaffer2274]

The young me practiced to impress. A million scale pattern drills, blazing fast alternate picking, hammering/pulling dozens of notes Eddie or Vai style across or up/down strings. 40 years in i can do those technical things but rarely do. Who am i going to impress? Upload my version of Panama for a few hundred likes and 12 jerks telling me its not perfect note for note. I love to just close my eyes, play slow with intention for me. It impresses myself.

[@emilstefanov5864]

You're a treasure, Eric!

[@vltjd]

All good advice. Yes to all of those goals. Might need full time staff to accomplish this.

[@InsolentMusicalPeasant]

Needed this video today. I should probably focus more on learning the notes on the fretboard. Always wanted to, but I get so distracted by just playing cool shit haha.

[@robshaffer2274]

In the early 80s as a teen on the farm I would have done anything for all this information. I filled out forms and waited for little Metal Method booklets and cassettes to show up in the mail from Doug Marks.

[@matiasnystedt2292]

Hi Eric. I’d love to see a video on how to practice timing in your playing….If that makes sense. I consider my self an intermediate guitar amateur, and I find that I struggle the most with nailing the beat/timing of a song even though I might nail the chords and tabs. What would be a good practice regimen for this problem? Keep making great videos. All the best!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Timing is the trickiest thing! And it's so unique to ever player. That's why we can never sound like Hendrix - his timing! Give me an example of a tune your struggling with and I'll hypothesize!

[@matiasnystedt2292]

@@EricHaugenGuitar Thank you for your reply. At the moment I’m going through a Pink Floyd phase. I’m playing ”Breathe”, among others. I suppose not even most professionals can get that true Gilmore “feel”, but I wonder if I can make it better by just getting the timing right. Thank you! All the best!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

@matiasnystedt2292 great track! For something like that, it’s much more about getting it to feel like the record and not getting it as mathematically perfect as the tab would make you think

[@matiasnystedt2292]

@@EricHaugenGuitar That’s a good point. I guess the key to Pink Floyd songs is the feel. Thank you for taking the time to reply. Keep making great videos!

[@SabateFede]

I've been following you for several years. Your videos have Always been soooooo useful (I know this word is a bit vulgar for what you do, but saying "inspiring" or anything else would sound a bit pretentious for me). I'm in a moment of my life when I've had to unfortunately I've had to set my guitar aside for a while. I keep watching your videos though, and I can say this one applies to any situation in life. It will be very useful (sorry for the word 😁). Thanks! 🎸 ⚡✨

[@heckatron2586]

Oof. The part about technical rabbit holes cut me deep, man. But every time I make the music I want to make, I don't usually use the widdly-widdly stuff I sometimes get caught up in playing.

[@benmorris118]

Can you put that on a t-shirt? Haha, I'd buy it

[@TomSounds]

Love these vids. During weekdays at work I am stoked all day to play guitar after work. After 5 when the workday ends I am drained and don’t have any energy left to “study” or use my brain creatively. I usually end up watching bullsh#t on youtube after dinner 🙄. Anyone can relate?

[@ElTravis]

hi Eric, what's main difference between an add2/add4 and sus2/sus4? if any at all. Thanks In advance!

[@ifeelnopressure]

An add2/add4 adds the second or forth within the triad, while a sus2/sus4 has the second or forth replace the third. Cadd4 is C-E-F-G, while Csus4 is C-F-G. Note that the number attached to the add matches the degree of the added note. Cadd2 means adding a D between the C and E, while a Cadd9 puts a D on top, i.e. C-E-G-D. Meanwhile, C9 or C11 imply that a D or an F are added to a C7. Of course, inversions can mess up the whole order of things, so you might want to try out different combinations and see which one sounds closest to what you're going for. Hope this clarifies things!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

The "add" chords have the regular triad PLUS the "added" note. "Sus" chords don't have a 3rd anymore. So..... Cadd9 = C E G D Csus2 = C D G

[@mr.pickitt5426]

Spot on, Eric. Not just beginners need to be reminded how essential it is to focus on the things that help you advance. Lists are more than a crutch to get you to your goal.

[@guitarinmartin]

❤ the video, Eric

[@robshaffer2274]

I've been a list maker for practice as long as i can remember. Without one i end up meandering without meaning.

[@Wadey1960CS]

Man after watching this I feel so inspired to put these suggested practices in to use. Thanks, Eric! IT’s FRIDAY… eat Pizza 🍕🍕

[@pm8278]

Lol. Yeah... I've list for everything

[@Othit]

I was already amazed how **musically** in sync your tastes are with mine, now I see the Shai-Hulud t-shirt and I believe we were separated at birth

[@bennythebear0711]

instead of trying hard to remember 20 things, all you need to remember is one... where my list is

[@deepsea-nine]

I love you, man.

[@timothy5974]

Best teacher on the Tube!! Love my Truefire caged course. Eat pizza 🍕

[@mattylyons6471]

60s Classic Vibes Tele? 👀👀👀⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@CC-qb9sm]

Word

[@patgleeson1825]

Great advice as always. I’ll eat my pizza real slow, ignore the bullshit and just have plain cheese (the goal being to avoid indigestion)

[@Mindwave416]

Always zen advice my guy say no to bullshit

[@Thesmartestmanalive81]

Smart

[@evanbiegley9363]

The goal is to write and record but I usually end up playing cool stuff for myself since it requires less brain power.

[@tonyevans9999]

man, you are not part of the problem

[@kfr5018]

Take in less. Create more. Play more. Play with others more. When in a rut, use the internet to your advantage.

[@Edward-MTBKR]

Eric, I'm worried though that such linear thinking like lists can suck the life and joy out of learning guitar. Many times I pursue a listed item to boredom. I then have to store it on a mental shelf to retrieve later. Maybe my attention span or talent is deficient, but sometimes it may take me months to learn a solo or song because you can only spend so much linear time on something.

[@wolfgang4078]

To many informations are often counterproductive.

[@georgechristiansen6785]

Say no to bullshit, but say not yet to stuff that might be a distraction now, but that you might want to incorporate later. I feel your not wanting to be another clown selling shiny things and infotainment in a magazine. I've been putting together ideas for youtube lessons for a year or so and it is a daunting task to have some kind of integrity and not just be the equivalent to an Instagram THOT.

[@dezmodium]

Obviously what we do with the information is sit on it, fail to practice, noodle around daily, and get fat. Oh, just me? Okay then.

[@adamwilliams1426]

Do not ever let these try-hards tell you that isn't a perfectly acceptable way to live xD

[@soulie13]

Wait, what do you mean "Get" fat, like, future tense.

[@mondoseguendo6113]

You are not alone; the struggle is real.

[@TheRealJanKafka]

Since you've gone slick and professional in the past few months, this channel has become less and less informative, entertaining and useful to me. It seems more like an advertisement for paid courses than a series of casual lessons. Therefore, I've unsubscribed from the channel. Good luck in the future.

List: 📝 Turn off this video because there isn't anything valuable in it ✅

[@adoneran]

Why don’t you make a superior video?

[@petergoddard1960]

Idiot