Flatpicking and Teaching With Bluegrass Guitar Legends (feat. Bryan Sutton, Billy Strings, and more)

I had an amazing time at the Blue Ridge Guitar Camp. This video was in no way sponsored by them but if you're interested in a bluegrass guitar camp experience, I can't recommend them enough. Big shout out to Bryan Sutton, Jake Eddy, Courtney Hartman, Chris Eldridge, Matt Munisteri, Billy Strings, Jack Lawrence, Dom Flemmons, Woody Platt, Casey Campbell, Sierra Hull, T. Michael Coleman, and everyone else I got to meet and hangout with. It was a heck of a time.
#flatpicking #billystrings #blueridgeguitarcamp #bluegrassguitar
0:00 Intro
1:06 Hanging with Billy Strings
3:50 Jake Eddy Guitar Lesson
10:17 Blue Ridge Guitar Camp Kick-Off
14:29 Ed Helms talks LWM
16:36 Marcel, Jake Eddy and Casey Campbell
18:44 Chris Eldridge Guitar Lesson
28:27 Picking With Bryan Sutton, Jake Eddy, Jon Stickley
31:54 North Carolina Guitar Celebration Finale
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[@Carriesguitar]

Best video ever! And best week ever too - I wanna go back already! Thank-you for making this video, Marcel, the memories will last a lifetime. And fun fact - the black/iridescent duck's name is Tina 😄

[@LessonsWithMarcel]

How do you know that!? Tina!

[@Carriesguitar]

@@LessonsWithMarcel Right?! Someone told me... possibly it was Claire 🤔

[@jasonduncan2942]

Ha. Loved that little jackass theme playing when Jake was messing with the duck.

[@gregfelice1969]

Marcel, you are doing something special for this community. Thank you for your dedication, depth, and generosity.

[@rshoff14]

Yes!!!

[@wheatthinnsguy01]

Have not been able to find a bathroom without Casey around. Gone but not forgotten!

[@adventuresofdrewnnienhoneypot]

IT WAS GREAT MEETING YOU AND GETTIN A REAL LIFE LESSON WITH MARCEL!!!!

[@tomrampley5665]

Man, that's cool as hell. What a treat. So glad you got to do all that, well deserved for all the great content you've made over the years.

[@averypressley]

Pleasure having you in Brevard! Glad to see you Saturday at guitar celebration! Come back again sometime!

[@user-cv9qm7gu3h]

One of the best weeks of my life. It was great to meet you!

[@UpasakaTX]

The Critter interview/discussion was fascinating. Whole video is great, but that was pretty special.

[@stevensteiner8780]

I was there! Fantastic experience and great recap. thanks for making this. Loved seeing the back of my head keep popping up lol!

[@blueforus]

Every moment I'll never forget. Guitar, bluegrass, pure people... 40 hours round trip to camp... I can be sure again!👊

[@alexplazeguitar]

This video is a treasure Marcel, and so are you. Love the way everyone likes hanging out with you, and playing geetars with you. Very genuine. 🤘🏻

[@gumdocga]

It was a life changing experience Marcel. Thanks for putting this great vid together.

[@williamtrakas3142]

Was lucky to be at this final performance! Thanks for giving a behind the scenes for us non guitar players who can’t attend. Looks like a totally awesome week!

[@michaelmalek9225]

Great video Marcel!! Looked like a great time! Wish I would of stopped by to say hi, I was fishing just down the road. Glad Dave got some good footage as well!

[@russellschmidt4541]

I thought is was over being depressed that I was not chosen to go...glad your got to pick Doc's guitar and pick with your and my guitar heroes...great video...envious beyond all comprehension!!!!!

[@LessonsWithMarcel]

Always next year!

[@russellschmidt4541]

@@LessonsWithMarcel one can only hope...

[@brandonc7559]

You got to play on stage with Bryan Sutton and Critter and Andrew Marlin! Not to mention the one and only Jake Eddy! Nice!

[@chuckskarsaune3149]

Best video of the camp yet, thanks for that. I did see myself in there once or twice. Great time, can’t wait to do it again.

[@sixstringtwangin]

Dude this was the best thing I could have woken up to today! What a great video! Now I got Mama Don't stuck in my head and will be singing it the rest of the day. Really really cool video man! Definitely going to watch this one a few more times.

[@jeffre_d18]

Awesome video Marcel! I had no idea Ed Helms was an actual Bluegrass musician. Really cool! I might go to this camp next year

[@sunnyray7819]

It's like Bluegrass heaven there!

[@AaronStanczak]

This looks like such a great time! Thanks for documenting everything and sharing with us.

[@ThunderboltWisdom]

Great video Marcel. Too many high points to mention. Saw Billy play Doc's Gallagher on some shorts already and seen him geek out over it, never realising it was at bluegrass camp. And all those guys, and gals, pickin and a strummin was just fantastic to see. No egos, no divas, no look-at-me, just classic bluegrass flatpickin heaven. I've not picked up the guitar in a few days (very unusual for me) but this has re-energised and re-invigorated me so I'll be watching a few of your videos soon to play along with. Probably badly. But that's not the point is it, how good we are? It's just pure flatpickin' goodness no matter what! 🤠🤟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎸

[@dr05guitar]

This is such a cool journal of your experience...thanks for the pretty long section with Critter too, I love his playing.

[@AbeC368]

Had the best time at the celebration! Definitely gonna enroll next year! ❤

[@jvhende64]

That was the coolest thing I've seen in a minute. Love that you had it synced perfectly and with the rhythm track. Pure fun to watch.

[@kylekromer8047]

Loved that video, what a blast!!!

[@The_Krab]

I love the mix of brands, body sizes and top styles in the videos. It doesn't matter if you have a 0 or jumbo or a dread Martin, Seagull or Recording King. Play what you have, and have fun while doing it.

[@tommyraper3895]

Really enjoyed that one, Marcel! Thanks for sharing!

[@DavidHaile_profile]

I will make every effort to join the Guitar Camp in 2024. I was at the concert only because I love bluegrass and recognize the name "Brian Sutton". I only realized it was the end of the camp about 20 minutes into the concert.

[@robmiller3464]

Marcel, good job on this. Very cool and fun to watch.

[@jeffloewi5632]

If you've put together a better, more enjoyable, more bluegrassy posting, I sure haven't seen it. It's a mini documentary that perfectly informs viewers of the sense of fellowship within the bluegrass community.

[@sheldaddy2]

Fantastic video! Thanks for posting!

[@scottblah2147]

Well done video. I especially like how you tracked your steps throughout the campsite to give us a visual of your trek around the place. The aerials were great too.

[@blackfalconn]

That My Oh My breakdown was SO GOOD! Almost as good as the Goose Grab.

[@JoshCroft-od3me]

Fantastic stuff!!! Keep on pickin!!!!

[@Bushman9]

That looked like a blast! Will have to go some year.

[@bflo5210]

Billy puts on the best concerts! My wife & I were blown away

[@danielberry9610]

Dude this is all so cool.

[@RUNNOFT71]

"Bryan Sutton, aka Dad" made me lol. Awesome video man!

[@glenguldbeckmusic3410]

Amazing!!!

[@hofminer]

I am loving all your videos. I have been playing guitar for years and recently took to bluegrass after going up and seeing my Uncle play with his group. I need to get it together so I can sit in with them beyond rhythm and play some licks. Your page has been a great resource. I am realizing I don't need to "deprogram" as a jazz/blues guy but to alter just a bit modally. The new to me picking approaches and techniques are exciting AF. Thank you Marcel!

[@unsurprisingly]

Thank you Marcel I've been watching it and watch it very interesting❤❤

[@btpearce]

What a fun time, Wish I could have been there. Maybe next year , Great Video Marcel :-)

[@philipbisaillon5489]

Really enjoyed this. Your video made me looking forward to our Blueberry Bluegrass Festival in Alberta, Canada. I decided to buy tickets earlier this week. Love this style of music and I’m looking to learn some more!

[@richardgreer459]

I’ve been gearing up for a cross country move so I’ve put off watching this but I have thoroughly enjoyed every second of this. On a side note I saw Billy play in LV shortly before this all went down and all I have to say to that is 🙌🏻 🔥

[@daylebluegrassprodigyhurn7904]

The talk at the lake was very helpful thank you

[@MickeyAbraham2022]

This is EPIC!!

[@stevelowe6169]

Thanks Marcel for sharing. As a Marcel fan I really enjoyed it.

[@skinwalker9083]

sweet video dude! epic stuff

[@jefffletcher5644]

Really enjoyed this video.

[@ragesoss]

this video was great. going to a future blue ridge guitar camp is now on my goals list.

[@jeffweaver955]

Legends

[@stefaroo11]

I would watch a vid of critter detailing his Punch Brother parts in a heart beat!!!

[@LessonsWithMarcel]

What songs?

[@stefaroo11]

Movement and Location, This is the Song, Soon or Never, This Girl, No Concern of Yours, Magnet, Icarus Smicarus, Familiarity, I could name more but man, those are cool parts…

[@rsshieldsii]

​@@LessonsWithMarcelNo More Yet would be a great Critter video!

[@manuelbonora5330]

Greatings from Italy, we love country music❤

[@als1023]

I'm 6 minutes in, Marcel is in another league when it comes to teaching, knowing the fretboard and understanding where notes come from. The small speck of Billy and Bryan was a bit too short, I feel that is a legendary session. great video, and I'm very happy to see all of Marcel's wonderful fan base see hime play with some of the best pickers around, and realize how good he is. Very heart felt and gratitude kinds stuff.

[@LessonsWithMarcel]

Not everything is for KZbin. Billy hung out with us for a couple days though. I figured he's around cameras a lot, dude deserves some space.

[@als1023]

@@LessonsWithMarcel Understood, just thought this was a very rare moment, never to be repeated. Billy himself may appreciate the footage a few years from now.

[@LessonsWithMarcel]

Not a bad take. I'll post more of that jam on my Extras channel!

[@als1023]

@@LessonsWithMarcel Thank you for posting. I've always thought TR would have appreciated some good video of his impromptu picking sessions, and being recorded by someone such as yourself would go a long way with these great musicians. ( Playing with Bill Monroe , e.g. ) Bryan Sutton will not have that kind of moment too often, either, I would think. You are not the average fan stealing video moments. All the Best, very nice to see the recognition you have long deserved.

[@gatewayfpv592]

This is my favorite channel on yt

[@LibbysBluegrassVideos]

Great video!!!

[@LessonsWithMarcel]

Thanks for the help!!

[@adventuresofdrewnnienhoneypot]

I found me at 35:15 in the finale! lol with the red shades😎

[@sloisguitar]

Looks like a fun time! I have a feeling that, on a coffee level, I could hang with most of these folks.

[@jonhart-dj7fn]

I Like this ,, the part you and jake .. those are your ten advanced in key of G a lot of TR licks.. this entire video is a treat! btw you know i'm new to bluegrass considering my age.. wish I got into this when i was youngin

[@deandaniel4911]

Happy for you Marcel !

[@riceflatpicking4954]

That definitely looks like something that I will probably attend next year

[@zackamania6534]

Doc would come to a tiny little restaurant/club in Johnson City (TN) called the Downhome every year for two shows right before Christmas. From 96 -2011 it was just amazing. He would chat and hang with the patrons and the owner, Edd Snodderly. It was heaven …

[@christianjames4372]

Hell yeah hoss great gettin to have some convo with you

[@matthewspaulding5742]

That’s awesome, I didn’t know ed helms was a banjo player

[@JohnGauge790]

Great ep

[@5150show]

Dude you rock

[@revcanada2147]

Great Content Marcel!!

[@sunnyray7819]

Nice playing Brother, new sub here, I am looking forward to learning some of your Bluegrass stuff. Thanks for the good contact!

[@gumdocga]

Saw a few old videos of Bryan in concert with his band. Casey was on Mandolin. Who knew?!

[@gregalderson128]

Yes, I am a guitar geek!

[@JordanSheppardMusic]

How freaking cool!!

[@Billywagner22]

The lick from Jackass was a nice touch with Jake at the pond 😂

[@Steve-si8hx]

Always loved the Canadian song whiskey before breakfast

[@martymcpeak4748]

Hey Marcel, that looked like the event of a lifetime, the laughter from the guys and yourself was genuine and honestly Jake is so much more funny than I imagined. I got a question for you, how would you feel about tackling an advanced tune for the channel? Billy Strings In The Morning Light. it's a great progressive Bluegrass Ballad not to mention one of Billy's best. Cheers Sir

[@jlange6171]

Marcel, Id love to see a lesson on the Beekeeper. Such a cool piece and Critters part always blows my mind.

[@drew369]

Great way to wait out the rain/lightning delay here #PlanetBluegrass @TellurideBluegrass#50 ! Thanks LessonsWithMarcel !

[@mysterian1196]

i want to go to camp!

[@lanfordjohnson8884]

Jake eddy is a monster on the Martin!

[@samanthanentarz7167]

❤❤❤

[@RSNflatpickn]

great video thanks for sharing and loved the Gallagher bluegrass bells at the end did you get to try them

[@loopdawgg]

blowd me mind

[@theburnyard3716]

The jackass theme during the duck herding made me laugh 😂😂

[@samanthanentarz7167]

4th lake memories

[@CreepyPeej]

Marcel is the best teacher ever

[@JodyDWard]

Great video. Tell Jake Eddy if he wants to see some great anime Death Note and Cowboy Bebob are fantastic

[@LessonsWithMarcel]

Email him at [e-mail]

[@gregalderson128]

Hey, when Jake was showing everyone how to play a claw G chord, was that a Preston Thompson he was playing? Can you tell me more about that guitar and model? It was stunning!

[@Mindwave416]

dope looked like sierra hull on the mandolin

[@nixternal]

That...Was...Awesome! I wonder if I play good enough to be a camp counselor for the next one. I can feed the geese maybe. I definitely can drive a golf ca....never mind, forgot I'm not allowed to any more after my last golf outing, to much beer at the 9th. Thanks for this, very enjoyable & a cool way to start my friday. Never sat on a toilet this long though, can't feel my feet!

[@chrisclark165]

Okay. Is there going to be another one of these?

[@adamgarrett4758]

The part about names given to processes for explanation(books)...but you don't have to know them to make the music. Leaves out the intangible but its the wave I'm catching.

[@andorrasrevenge1683]

Anybody show up with an OM or god forbid a L-00? Love this video bud!

[@Flatpickmastery]

What was the song Bryan was playing at the 14 min mark??

[@pilotdrew85]

I was born and raised in Brevard, sure wish I could've been there but couldn't make it. :(

[@jasondonovan-oo3dx]

What song was Strings playing on Docs guitar?

[@say-cred]

12:40 lol that's "blueforus"!

[@blueforus]

🤓👍

[@ifolkinrock]

Was that Dennis Parker on the archtop?

[@patrickdelehanty5286]

What the song at 8:40?

[@matthouston1975]

Has anybody else noticed Marcel has a freaking quadruple-jointed thumb? I mean, it looks like he could just fold that thing back and store it under his watch if it ever got in his way. Good luck emulating his right-hand technique...