Expanding On Rhythm And Finding “Lift Off”

[@jeffss75]

Im 49 and a school bus driver in Pensacola, during my break I just sit with the guitar and practice, I like playing on the weekends with my friends. I been playing since I was 12. I hope to come see you play at The Underdog during my Christmas break. -Jeff

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks for sharing, Jeff. Hope to see you there!

[@donwershba2319]

What makes this man so special is that you need only hear a couple of bars and you definitely know it’s Guthrie. Same is true of Jimi, Jeff, Peter Frampton, BB/Albert/Freddie, Etc… the telltale sign of a virtuoso

[@Ten2More]

It’s the confidence in the tone. So much taste played with confidence.

[@briantwil1]

Thanks for the great guitar help here and I downloaded In Stereo. It is not what i expected. It's crazy good!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Glad you're digging it! Thanks a bunch!

[@jega157]

Saw you at the underdog a few weeks ago when your folks and Billy were there. Really appreciate your guidance on this channel.... we all benefit from your playing. Puts new sounds in our heads. Thanks from Chicago.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Glad you made it out, appreciate the kind words!

[@-Atmos1]

Big Up Chicago from UK

[@userer4579]

"Where the rain never falls, and the sun nev-er shines, It's dark as dungeon, way down in the mine ... "

[@guthrietrappmusic]

You got it 👍

[@howardcoleman4748]

Another great day ahead after your input thanks Guthrie

[@michaeldinunzio3002]

Grey can be a sign of maturity!

[@joshellyson]

As ever Mr GT, you are such a breath of fresh air, not to mention a deep well of musical inspiration and much needed earnest and honest humanity. As a man of "a certain age", i find being around younger generations is great, and its wonderful that you are giving them experience (if its any consolation, my youngest son is very good at never putting things back). For what its worth, i live in rural Oregon, still working as a remote IT worker, but always pursuing music, working on our little ranch, getting out under these big western skies are a few of my pleasures. I am not qualified to call myself a guitar teacher, but more as a "guitar encourager", and have a number of younger players come by my little studio for some time for musical encouragement, no cost of course. They are such a delight to work with and keep me thinking young.

[@mattosmechanics]

Ha! Awesome as always. One of the things I remember most from being a little kid is, “Put it back where you found it!” Love the vids man

[@brianm.9062]

looking good and sounding great, thanks

[@danielrios5074]

Love it, not painting yourself into a corner, riding the wave. As for what I do? I've had a vast career, currently an IT guy. Two years ago, I picked up the guitar after a 20 year stall, vowed to learn fundamentals, took voice lessons, and haven't looked back.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@dlmyrs]

Thanks for the video, Guthrie. Really nice to see you bringing Tom and Ashley on the path in Nashville. I’m retired military…didn’t need a second career. So family and dogs, guitars,motorcycles.

[@onethousandtwonortheast8848]

Retired musician here. You could play a major scale and I would recognize your tone. Out of all the guys I’ve heard on KZbin, you have my favorite tone. And I know it’s not the equipment although that helps, it’s in your fingers and the way you pick.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Appreciate you noticing, thanks for watching!

[@zentime8047]

Your playing is just so real. Love it

[@MonkeyDolphin]

Hope you feel better, man - might be something going around. I'm finishing up day 4 of severe sinus congestion and pressure. My head has felt 3 feet thick, but feeling much better this afternoon/evening. Thanks for all you do. You're a great player and teacher.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot!

[@dalesparks6539]

Hi GT, thanks for another video of golden guitar/musical technique! I'm 8 yrs into retirement after 33 yrs in the petroleum industry, working in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, I putter about now, riding my motorcycle, playing golf and trying to become a better guitar, plus there's always something to do on this 7 acres of Northeast Texas dirt I now call home. I'm also a sponge watching KZbin videos GT, Uncle Larry, Jedd Hughes, Brett Papa, Jack Ruch, Justin Ostrander ...keep up the great work!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your story!

[@Guitaristforelife]

I have just finished a duo contract with my wife onboard the Viking Yi Dun ship in China for the past bunch of years Ive been a soloist onboard different cruise lines. Most recently Royal Carribean. Since watching you I realized how little I knew especially about lead playing. Still a work in progress! Thanks for all you do for us!! Hi from Indonesia at the moment

[@guthrietrappmusic]

That sounds like an amazing experience!

[@john_ford]

Sure do like the way you play Guthrie....

[@andypullega5479]

Hey Guthrie, thanks for the free lessons! I'm looking forward to see You and Tom @ Martyrs on February 7th!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

It’s gonna be a great night!

[@ItisRael2]

Hi Guthrie, love your work. Try talking Uncle Larry, Jedd and yourself into bringing you guys to play here in Tom’s home of Cleveland. I will rent out the House of Blues which seats close to 2000 and I know we could sell it out. Plus we could plan a great event and simulcast it live. Randy from Tom’s home of Willowick

[@georgedeaniv3641]

Yes !!!!

[@NickGranville]

Sounding killer as always man. And giving the people some great info - hope they’re playing attention

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Appreciate it!

[@maxmarkowitz]

I’m 22 years old and have my own house painting business in Milwaukee. Would love to be a full time musician but it’s tough out here. Work is work, but using that money to support my passion. Hopefully it’ll all work out someday. Can’t wait to see you guys in Chicago.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks for the support, good luck with your business!

[@DoubleBHarry]

Hey Guthrie, great teaching as always. Me, myself and I working as a graphic designer for a living and keep on telecasting from the south of Germany. Alongside my 91'Japan Tele into a Fender Princeton. Best setup that I had in years. Playing 2-3 shows every month. Keep going.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Spike-w5o]

I like Otis Gibbs channel too.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

We all do 👍

[@timewarner4]

Dang man, you are really freaking good!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@christopherfryda]

You're awesome GT!

[@amaca7371]

Demeter ❤

[@-Atmos1]

That Deluxe Reverb sounds perfect , not loads of distortion & you can add a Keeley MK3 for the gain . Thanks for the Latin inspired playing , I'm gonna work on it .

[@guthrietrappmusic]

My pleasure!

[@scottkidwell3601]

Thank you, Guthrie 🙏🏻 The lessons and insights to your craft are much appreciated. I'm an electrician by trade. Currently unemployed, looking for that to change. If all goes well, i may be able to retire in 6 or so years. Other than that, I write some, sing, and play bass and guitar. Nothing too exciting...

[@guthrietrappmusic]

That’s an amazing goal, you’ve got this!

[@KoontzBand]

At 8:00 you start riffing on that invaluable wisdom all musicians need to hear.

[@totemstomp]

Love and a Merry Christmas from CO GT!

[@GuitarJawn]

Robert Keele6 has been putting out some killer pedals recently

[@davidt9841]

Because of my condition... I find it's fairly easy for me to keep up with your 'flow'...

[@emilychanfan]

Thank you for the reminder on the new Halo. Been OOS for awhile, just placed an order for the new batch shipping next month. This is two you've hooked me on now, you're getting expensive, man.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Ha! Glad you’re digging these!

[@mrskelebones3149]

My kids never put anything back 😂 you and I share the same age. Believe me brother we are young old timers now😢

[@robertquinn9490]

Hey Guthrie, I'm retired now, but I spent a number of years as a working artist in the cartoon biz in Los Angeles in all the studios there. Did a lot of teaching as well. After that a number of years in solar energy design. Now days I'm working on the house, and playing guitar...in and out of the pedal steel and piano too. Since you asked. Cheers!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Sounds like you've led a very interesting life!

[@mandrewcurry9416]

Oh shit! My 15 yo thinks the house just cleans itself! Also, my young students have a hard time. understanding they have to accumulate experience. Technique, single line (scales), double stops, etc. are educating the ear! Enjoy your rants. Thanks! I've been a "creative" as long as I can remember (70 yo) patching together movement, music and visual arts without much financial success. But we managed to be comfortable. It's never been easy and I'm growing tired of the hustle; preferring napping to trying to get that next Franklin. Teaching mostly and producing less and less product each year/month. Best past-time is golf, whcih I also suck at but enjoy the hell of- mostly it's about the company we keep.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

It's a tough game, but I appreciate you sharing your story!

[@WardDickens]

I am a retired Scientist 77 years old. I've played for quite sometime, bass in a Blues Band. I have a Les Paul Studio. I would like to have a Telecaster but am on a fixed income so I have to maintain a budget. I am recovering from a Heart Attack that occurred around 14 weeks ago. I'm still recovering but getting stronger with each day. I worked for many years an Environmental Chemist. I'm originally from Estill Springs Tennessee and taught in Franklin at BGA for a couple of years. My sister lives off Hillsboro Rd. over toward Brentwood. I'm going to time my next visit with when you are playing in town where I can come and watch you play. Anyway, I love your method of teaching. I've played a long time without attaining a level I'm satisfied with. I've played long enough and tried many videos to know click bait. You tell the absolute truth. Ear, it's hard, Chords....ect.. You teach a lot in those few minutes. Anyway, you ask for us to tell a little about ourselves. so I did. Thank You!

[@WardDickens]

I live in Gainesville Florida now.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

That's quite a story, thanks for sharing!

[@Ten2More]

I’d love to buy a live album that you and your trio records at the Underdog if you ever do one. Or a compilation of live recordings. You are doing something very special. From the upper Midwest.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

It’s in the works!

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

Listening to that intro and I thought Guthrie if ya ever need a gig you could simply play that stuff in a fine dining establishment.

[@mikepalme63]

Im 32 years old, been a cook for many years, hoping to go to lutherie school in the near future and get out of the restaurant industry! Luckily neither make much money 😉

[@JeffWok]

First _ Great playing and tips THX

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@DavidLWhitehurst]

Guthrie don’t tell Uncle Larry I think you’re a better player. I’m an IT architect for a living and I really wish I could play guitar all day. I’ve been playing for 58 years. I’m trying to be a teacher for my retirement, that and maybe play the Golden Corral with my looper. I’d really like to do session work somewhere. I’ve never done it. My channel has recordings I’ve done with Logic and LUNA

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Sounds like a great plan, thanks for sharing!

[@Spike-w5o]

Girlfriend? That will make you play better too 😊

[@EB81808]

Thanks!

[@EB81808]

Thank you Guthrie for your time and have a great Christmas and New year!

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Appreciate the support!