ENTIRE NAMM 2020 The Sessions:Leland Sklar, Steve Lukather, Jim Keltner join Dom Famularo, Paul Quin

POWERFUL!!!! These Legends have played on 1000's of songs you know & in these 81 minutes mention many Artists you need to know & research if you don't!!...They openly discuss many topics, like why the "Heart & Soul of the Music Industry is the musician", "It's always about the music", "Understand that you are gifted...each one of you...", "As musicians, when we are divided, we are weaker & when we are together, we are stronger and as we move forward in this industry, the only way you can really do it is together...Be Kind...Treat each other fairly".
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[@jaycareaga9929]

I want the unedited version. The unedited Luke. Love that man.

[@blandopher]

I could listen to these guys talking 8 days a week and still would want more!

[@organjoe]

Here's Dom proving to the world he is the ultimate host: fair, friendly, excited, caring, keeps everything together and moving along. Excellent Job and THANKS!!!

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Couldn't agree more! Appreciate your positive feedback!

[@Batteristo]

Great points. We need, or someone of the same stature as Chaplin & Fairbanks, need to start United Musicians. Also, Steve's comment on Accountants & Lawyers reminded me of James Brown's comment about Disco. "Disco ain't music! Disco is Lawyers & Accountants making money!" Heed the words of The Godfather of Soul.

[@crashboombang8163]

I'm incredibly lucky to have upcoming gigs. After watching this, I wish I had one tonight! Dom, you are cherished and missed everyday ❤

[@trout211]

There was sage advice scattered throughout for life & work in general, not just music.

[@chadcarrdrums]

Jim dropping truth bombs left and right.

[@Tristanrgreene11]

Luke anything I’m in... keltner, Jeff’s favorite and mentor, I’m in....sklar, and his beard I’m in....Dom I’m in. Thanks for this I’m in love and owe a lot to these men four their souls and work they played so passionate on. So much of their music especially Toto and jeff is why I keep trying this music thing, which is seemingly so far away as even these men that did it for real, but from these guys passion I move forward in any way I can. Again thank you for this.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Thank you Tristan for your support & keep your passion for music!

[@dwaynehiga8395]

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[@syn707]

HOW INCREDIBLE. The soul dripping off EVERYONE was overwhelming. I could have watched this for days!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ChromaticHarp]

Dom is a great interviewer! He brings out the best in his subjects!

[@stephenedwardleemusic8997]

absolutely fantastic!! Thank you everyone for sharing your knowledge and insight! Thank You especially Jim for sharing your thoughts on faith.I make albums and wonder whats the point??!! Because He gave me that gift and its my acknowledgement of that gift that matters.

[@robgracia509]

amen

[@gr8guitarplayer]

I agree with the guy talking about not just focusing on chops, or how fast you can play. You have to first play from your heart and soul, and make the music that contribute something meaningful to the song. But don't take that advice in the opposite direction either. What I mean, is that you have to learn how to play well, and you should learn at least some basic theory as well. That way, when you hear something in your head, you'll have the technical knowledge to know how create what you are hearing, or feeling. Another reason why theory is helpful, is so you can know why a certain passage in a song, or a particular chord change, or how one part of a song changes into another part..., why that moves you. With an understanding of theory, you'll come to know how to make those sort of changes create a musical statement that really has feeling. There's certain Elton John songs that give me goose bumps, like Funeral For A Friend, or Someone Saved My Life Tonight, or Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word. Those songs have chord changes that are effin aMAZing! But with my limited understanding of theory, I only understand how the chords in the last song create that feeling: It's because they're written around a harmonic minor key. I wish I had a deeper understanding of theory, so I could come up with those sorts of things with actual intent, as opposed to just getting lucky once in a while. With knowledge of music theory, your songwriting can be deeper, as well as easier, in my opinion. Knowing theory, and having good playing technique, are simply tools to help you write better songs. And I'd bet all the guys on that panel would agree. Just don't fall into a hole, where that stuff becomes your primary focus. Sure, go ahead and learn the cool licks and riffs of your favorite players, but use them and incorporate them into your own voice. One more good piece of advice I heard somewhere was, learn licks from players of different instruments than yours, and try to blend them into your playing. For example, transferring a saxophone lick to guitar will help broaden your musical palette, so to speak, and help you to sound fresh and unique.

[@luigicannizzo2669]

Very Special Event. .. Very Best Musician. .. Very Compliments Mr. Fumalaro for your Job's and Work's on Music Concept. .. Nice One ... ☺😊😀/💙💙💙/👍👌👏👋

[@kai19821]

What Lee Sklar says at 35:00 is true. There are so many technically outstanding musicians out there who have no depth, no soul. People are so obsessed with the surface these days that it makes them blind for beauty.

[@PeterLindelauf]

Regarding young KZbin shredders. Lukather's line was the best of the night. "I saw a fetus who can play like Stevie Ray Vaughan."

[@SuperC888]

Hi such an informative panel ! Thanks for uploading. Loved their inspirational words of wisdom. Quick question: what was the date of this ?

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Glad you enjoyed this & be sure to subscribe for lots of great interviews! This was at NAMM in January 2020

[@blackdogrover]

Awesome! So much wisdom on one stage. All I need, now, is for each of them to pick up their respective instrument and light up a mic. I could listen to these cats riff on questions like these, forever...

[@jdm0101]

Wonderful show! Had me in tears at times especially Don's final monologue! Inspiring!

[@augustalaurentbiehly3277]

Paul and Leland were very insighful. Brilliant take on the business. I am not a musician nor in the music industry but can apply what they said to my trade.

[@marko9686]

An incredible watch! Thank you so much for this!

[@112399lyne]

WOW = Thanks Dom - Lee - Steve - Jim and Paul with such Love = Dedication = Good advices = Listening = Opening = Faith = Hope and Generosity : from Jean Gignac (Québec City)

[@TheSessionsPanel]

So good! We appreciate you watching & your positivity!

[@bigshowradio_550]

There is ONE band that is completely going around having no record label affiliation, producing their own music, music videos and merchandising. They are touring and even though they are going slowly, they keep what they make, other than paying their tour promotion company. LILIAC. NOT Lilac.... LILIAC. It means Bat in Romanian, which is where they hail from and currently residing in Georgia. For a family operation (the kids are all musicians), they are great. They recognize that the music industry will take all their funds so keep an eye on this group.

[@theonecalledvino8165]

I've been going to NAMM for 21 years... and I've met Dom, Luke and Leland. NAMM always made my year start off great!

[@bengtwahlstedt1021]

I love those guys !!!!!

[@NelsonRiverosMusic]

5:00 gigs are still $100...thanks for posting this

[@gregcharles999]

Words of Wisdom!

[@ironmansound1]

Great panel.. way to go on the feedback PSAV!

[@wolfman7422]

Brilliant guys, so wonderful to hear wisdom from the legends of the business. Its all about your passion to play, creativity and believing in yourself, and a great sense of humour too ( Luke, youre the man!)

[@kurtis4572]

Dom is the best human on the planet. Glad i had a open counseling with him and later his clinic. legend.

[@sansocie]

Music is not the only part of our society getting pulled apart thus way. Way back in the 1700's it was a crime for a corporation to own another Corp. When things get too big everyone down stream suffers. Be it a King or a Multinational. Peace

[@HrSamstag]

Leopold Kohr, „Small Is Beautiful“. Better thousands of Liechtensteins than one EU. Feel free to change that to US ingredients. Peace

[@Jedizen07]

Hey Dom! Thanks so much for these videos. I'm a professional camera man for CBS and I can assure everyone: The topics discussed here are affecting EVERYONE, and not just musicians. When we have people in power who DO NOT CARE about the ones who truly make the art/money ( i.e. working in the trenches ), chaos WILL result. So, instead of being a liberal/conservative, be PRACTICAL: Save money, produce good work, be on the lookout for the details in ANYTHING ( including contracts ), work with/learn from people who thrive in their jobs, stay healthy, pay your dues ( yes, whether you agree with it or not, most unions really do save jobs!! ), pick the best politicians who really put their work/lives on the line and mentor to people who WILL need help. ALL of these things really develop over the time in order to help everyone. Love this video. Heed the words on this video, folks.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Well said David! Thanks for your support of our videos & channel!

[@GlobalDrumming]

Thanks so much!!! Stay safe!

[@juergensguitarlounge]

Real cool. I remember in the beat era 1965 as an 11 year old being part of a youth group. We would organise local youth dances with Beat Bands from close by or a bit further away. They would do sets on a Saturday from 5 pm until 10pm. These were dances. The electric guitar was relatively new. The Beatles and Stones had come out the year before and a host of other bands were coming out regularly. I remember hanging up maybe ten posters in a small town of 5000 people and around 200 young people would show up at the door for the event. Admission was 2DM . The Band would get between 200 to 400 German Marks, which was back in 1965. I remember that it was working very well but also it was the cool thing to do at that time. I remember playing myself with a band at the age of 16, in 1970 doing similar dances and also opening up for some known artists or bands in 1971 in bigger events. I don't know if we were any good, but I remember we had loads of fun. So, there must be some places were young musicians can present themselfes before a life audience.

[@user-fu2lh7up2i]

Dom is one of the most fantastic interviewers out there. So much passion, joy and true interest in his subjects! Thank you Dom. Glad I found the Sessions panel and I tell all my friends about it.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Wow, thank you! We appreciate you telling your friends !

[@steveliberty]

This video was compelling and fascinating. Loved every minute.

[@Stardrums]

Thanks for all the great interviews Dom!

[@johngallaghermusic9777]

Thank you so much . Never heard so much wisdom and knowledge in one room. Big Love to all of you.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Our pleasure! More interviews will be out this year, At A Distance!

[@bazgolin4461]

Dom, you are an inspiration and a music hero to musicians all over the world (I'm in London). I went to my first NAMM show in Chicago in 1968 - my dad was the publicist. Years later I used to go to NAMM in LA. The music trade shows in London are small scale compared to America, but occasionally there's a good clinic. I follow Lee (every day) on KZbin, but the addition of Luke and Keltner had insane chemistry, and when I've seen Paul with you, he always delivers quality info. But it's your enthusiasm and presence that gets the conversation cooking. I know this happened a year ago, but it just popped up on my KZbin feed, and I'm glad I got to see it in its entirety. Keep'em coming!

[@TheSessionsPanel]

This week, NAMM is virtual & free to all! Check it out! attend.believeinmusic.tv

[@michaelgregory2231]

Thank you for your channel and this forum for my musical heroes, Dom. You're the best!

[@sander4221]

Steve lukather, you gotta love the guy.

[@EnginearAudio]

Thanks, Dom! Your videos are the most inspiring on the business. I feel very motivated to know that every one of my musical influences also had hard times as i'm having! That helps us to keep going in the right direction.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Absolutely, keep going! Appreciate your support & subscribing to our channel! More to come!

[@dagoat1]

About the business side of it, the problem seems to be that most of money coming from copyrights isn't there anymore because all the international conventions that are regulating those rights apply only to TV, radio, film etc and not to the internet. And most internet companys made sur that those convention did not apply. Also this whole discussion is really really great!

[@andrestamayo6509]

at 48:50, this guy says, that there's lots of concerts...but "no one's showing up". Uh, pal...have you BEEN to a concert lately? All are ALWAYS sold out, our nearly so. I mean stadium shows. Steve says that it could also be an issue of economics. Wrong. Again, not only concerts are just about sold out...but take a look at any televised sport. Baseball, Hockey, Football, Basketball...full stadiums. The issue very well AMY be: Good groups. More and more are retiring, current music is fairly gutless and doesn't leave you with that feeling after hearing it on the radio, "wow...I wonder what THAT would be like, live". THAT ...is most likely, the issue.

[@kevinharrison2186]

PREACH JIM!!!!

[@liti1554]

Why not create a music streaming site for by musicians?

[@tbdecided]

Really enjoyed listing to this. These guys are the history of where the music industry came from. Great!

[@andrestamayo6509]

The record industry did this to themselves. By continuing to screw the artists...they pushed them to find another way. Artists had to pay out of their own pocket. so many things. And now...they can make their own music, distribute it and what not...without a label. And...no big studios. No engineers...and really, no producers...who were some of the biggest thieves. The industry's greed, and the screwing from Unions...created this mess. And....Jim Keltner lives in a complete dream world...no grasp of reality what so ever. Lukather really tells it like it is....as usual.

[@GIBKEL]

Depressing. Unleash the Lukather! I’m getting too old. I can’t buy an mp3 or file. When I purchase, it has to be at least a cd...at a minimum. Even my tape still sound great. They divest an artist. I’m just so glad to have come up in the world when I did an know what I know, and love what I love.

[@John-the-Bass]

A very good session interview. Inspiring. Thanks

[@MouleMcCreath]

Just tremendous. Thanks to all involved - not just the panelists, but the crew, admins, etc. Really top notch..

[@activistarts7722]

Artists have to get together and form their own collectives, own performing establishments and fair distribution systems OUTSIDE of the labels . Its the only way to save the music industry.

[@WalterDiamond]

"Mike Huckabee had a bass..." As if Lee wasn't legend enough!

[@sansocie]

Lee is one of a kind. Love his KZbin channel.

[@8194856]

Excellent stuff, I'm in the same age group (or older) than those players, and it's true we are so lucky to have this gift. Nurture it always. Thankyou Dom.

[@c2itccase9]

I googled Leland Sklar while watching...

[@JimFothergill]

Great job!!!!!

[@donperrotta8116]

i was there live at NAMM for this...awesome session with these guys!

[@bigshowradio_550]

Bars just love to call the local karaoke guy for a hundred bucks to come play tunes. Bands are having a hard time getting gigs. A few bands broke apart and now the lead singer plays a solo set to compete mr. karaoke since the lounge won't pay for a full band.

[@drumr72]

One of my fav channels on YT. Thanks for the great interviews Dom!

[@TheSessionsPanel]

We appreciate that! Please share & help us grow to bring you many more great videos!

[@tjparkr]

Yes great stuff !!

[@RaspySquares]

This is a great watch. I'm thinking I'll be lucky if any of my favorite bands play live anywhere this year.

[@GudmundurKristjansson]

Very educational show

[@AnthonyRufo-rc1zm]

Humility goes a long way & Premadonnas burn out real quick

[@robgracia509]

awesome session thank you Dom and all the great musicians up there very humble and of course great musicians started just seeing a couple of minutes stayed for the whole thing

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Thanks for listening, glad you enjoyed it!

[@wookie20f]

Jim Keltner! L O V E. 💋

[@jimkallas8725]

Dynamite discussions and such wisdom!

[@waynemagin2554]

All five of you should go to her class room in Hollywood High. Just Do It !!!

[@musicbro8225]

I would thumbs up this over and over if I could! :)

[@waynemagin2554]

@@musicbro8225 I agree. This is the real deal !!

[@pquin]

anytime! Lisa is an old friend!

[@shelleycoopersmith855]

Gems of wisdom and heartfelt warmth from an excellent panel, great audience too.Very edifying, thank you!

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Thank you also for watching & sharing! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rockercater]

************19 When they started* *AMAZING* *CATER*

[@DrKevGuitar]

Just fantastic! Thank you all so much.

[@endoau]

Thank you!

[@thestonecutters6177]

I had it figured out... I had a whole career playing bass here in LA and the Ca Government DESTROYED MY JOB in 2020.

[@michaelkent3222]

I know how to fix the problems. Interested ?

[@pettergustafsson7146]

I miss the old times...

[@sammyvh11]

The live music night club scene is gone due to dui arrest.

[@idrum.iproduce]

💙

[@rockercater]

**HELP A STARVING SINGER* *CATER*

[@rockercater]

*A LAP TOP DOESNT MAKE U A PRODUCER*

[@steveaustin5697]

The one that can help the most gets the least amount of time to speak. Thank you Paul Quin.

[@pquin]

Thank you! I appreciate it but I am wise enough to know that the people who attend and most of those who watch do so for Leland, Jim and Luke and also for Dom! That I can get the message across to a larger audience while also doing it with people I love is a blessing!

[@GlobalDrumming]

Watch Paul’s interview. It is brilliant!

[@markgigiel2722]

Dumbledore plays a mean bass.

[@paulcarroll7787]

World governments telling musicians to retrain..sad, is small venue gigs over...the big gigs are controlled to the point of no enjoyment..

[@kurtis4572]

this was recorded just before the pandemic hit?

[@Gacko54]

Yes

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Yes, at NAMM in January 2020...NAMM 2021 will be virtual this year, over 100k attendees each year...check it out!

[@rockercater]

***WERE DOES A SINGER GO TO BE HEARD IF HE DONT HAV #1 ,MILLION SUBS OR INSTAGRAM VIEWS** *CATER*

[@rockercater]

*Singers get swept under the rug*

[@deanallen927]

Why is nobody fixing that feedback? They're at NAMM, and they have feedback.

[@marcelofernandes4010]

Just a naive comment on the event. It seems like the pandemic is already gone over there.

[@pquin]

Marcelo - this was done in January of 2020 - before the pandemic hit!

[@nickstrapko7549]

Frank Zappa hated unions

[@sansocie]

Unions can be good or bad. Frank had a great business mind AND a great mind as an Artist. Few people have both. Screwing each other for pennies is the problem. Everyone tries to get ahead by keeping others down.

[@steveharryevans2868]

Does anyone know the name of the young girl that plays drums?

[@pquin]

I think you are talking about Felipe Santos (not a girl!)

[@nilkilnilkil]

Drummer, guitarist, bassist and a lawyer. Weird panel

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Powerful panel! Thanks for watching!

[@pquin]

but even the moderator and the lawyer are both drummers!! Weird is cool!

[@GlobalDrumming]

Just enjoy the inspiration!

[@tomulator]

And yet they go vote for Biden...smh.🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lelandsklar6363]

What a stupid comment!

[@bluespig1]

This is what happens when a bunch of irrelevant people are bought in to discuss a current issue. None of these men will never have to worry about money. Where is Joe Bonamassa and Steve Vai? These two run their own operations 100%. They are much more qualified to discuss the industry today.

[@gr8guitarplayer]

Yeah, I hear what you're saying. I looked up Lukather's net worth while watching this video (because some of what he was saying seemed a bit hypocritical), and it was listed at $90M. So I thought, why don't THESE guys, and others like them, wrestle the control away from the monopoly music corps? (Yes, I'm aware of guys you mentioned doing this sort of thing, but seems like that effort needs more artists behind it.)

[@GlobalDrumming]

We interview many artists. We let them all speak. Relax!

[@lelandsklar6363]

What a stupid comment.

[@lelandsklar6363]

@@gr8guitarplayerDon’t believe all the bullshit in print.

[@031767sc]

its not gonna get any better