GRETA VAN FLEET's Jake Kiszka's 19 Greatest Guitar Techniques!

-My students kept urging me to check out Greta Van Fleet back in the day but I was being stubborn. I'm so glad they persisted and I ended up loving what I heard. Here's a deep dive into their amazing guitarist Jake Kiszka's techniques.
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[@Pratikmayekar4]

So cool to see Jake Kiszka is getting the attention he deserves!

[@kiashangovender5221]

0:46 2 in 1 playing 1:32 Minor to Major 2:23 Slow Funk Strumming 3:00 Melodic borrowing 3:52 Sliding 6ths 4:25 Quick bends 5:02 Hendrix flutters 5:47 The "Country" bend 6:47 Pulloffs to open strings 7:23 Staccato Up-bends 7:45 Licks as Riffs 8:10 Hyper Unison Bends 8:37 Sliding 3rds 9:13 Hand percussion 9:46 Chromatic Unison climb 10:20 High-note mute 10:51 Nervous vibrato 11:12 Adding the minor 6 11:46 Motifs/circular licks

[@steelmaiden643]

Greta Van fleet is one of my all time favorite bands I’m rlly excited to see what they have in store and how they evolve as musicians

[@Robster-Craw]

I want to learn how he defys gravity with that lean back move.

[@pbean2]

it’s because the earth is flat theory

[@pbean2]

please tell me you get the joke 😂 from the questions and concerns video lol

[@twidjit]

Josh said it has something to do with the curvature of the earth 😜

[@Beebeebombie]

This deadass made me crack up

[@lindseylundberg8273]

This is so true. He does it SO much. How does he not fall on his ass? It is one of my favorite things about his stage presence.

[@brandonwooldridge1877]

A Look at Rory Gallagher's greatest techniques would be awesome. He really had a very unique approach to his phrasing. He would often mix celtic inspired licks and jazzier stuff into his blues rock playing. Really awesome stuff

[@blackinblue11]

Oh hell yeah, what a performer he was..

[@funkilus]

Couldn’t agree more !

[@pasindumadushanka4493]

Hell yeah my man

[@trevordoolan5011]

Rory Gallagher... .

[@ryanfulldark2775]

@@trevordoolan5011 🐐

[@pugster8643]

Dude thank you so much, I’ve been scrounging the internet for anyone giving these boys a chance. That you so much, made my week

[@OnTheFritz602]

Those guys are a breath of fresh (classic) air, and a bunch of goofballs as well. Looks like they're always having a great time! Jake's playing is pretty damn impressive.

[@MEGADETHLOBSTA007]

I will never understand why people doubt this band, every players brings something special to the mix, and Jake is definitely no exception. Great video!

[@LosTroopos]

I don't mind people playing Zeppelin inspired blues rock, what I do have an issue with is that it goes way beyond the music, but also clothing, imagery and the "hippie"-arts talk when they discuss their music: "There's plenty of love left in this world, even though it may not seem like it. That's what 'Heat Above' is about, rising to the stars together." It's like they're trying too hard to copy the "zeitgeist" of an era to sell a brand, rather than just playing their stuff and being authentic.

[@mediocreguitarist8276]

For me it’s the singer, I can’t get into his sound. But I don’t hate them

[@braedonmorrissey7548]

@@mediocreguitarist8276 I can see why people don't like his vocals but I love them personally

[@naispuma21]

Agreed… I also think Sam doesn’t get enough credit for what he offers on both bass and keys

[@Funketown03]

@@LosTrooposor they just actually believe in it. Some people believe that there’s peace and love in the world and they vocalize it in the way they think is right. Love these guys!!

[@youloveme163]

Big fan of his guitar style! Excited to hear about these techniques!

[@JuanKGM]

Suggestions for artist series: Alejandro Silva Alex Skolnick (Testament) Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth/Angra) Jeff Waters (Annihilator) Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom) Chuck Schuldiner (Death) Jason Becker John Petrucci (Dream Theater) Yngwie Malmsteen Slash (Guns N Roses) Dave Murray (Iron Maiden) Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) Joe Satriani (Chicken foot) Marty Friedman (Megadeth) Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) James Hetfield (Metallica) Kirk Hammett (Metallica) Paul Gilbert (Mr. Big, Racer X) Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society) Dimebag Darrell (Pantera) David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) Steve Vai (David Lee Roth, Whitesnake) Michael Romeo (Symphony X) Eddie Van Halen (Van Halen) Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr. Big, The Winery Dogs) Jeff Loomis ( Nevermore, Arch enemy) Guthrie Govan (The Aristocrats, Asia)

[@monke858]

i agree with Paul Gilbert suggestion

[@doctoribanez]

Is that it?

[@Larry_Ibarra]

Slash, Joe Satriani, Marty Friedman, Dave Mustaine, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Dimebag Darrell, David Gilmour and Eddie Van Halen all already have an artist series video. Friedman and Mustaine are combined on a Megadeth video, while Hetfield and Hammett are combined on a Metallica video.

[@sexopimbada]

@@doctoribanez why don't you complain less and contribute more

[@alejandrobarreras8919]

Yeah and Alex Lifeson 🤟🏽

[@shonparker9363]

That whole step transition between the pentatonics is a powerhouse move that is easy to execute. Nice.

[@shayh.3556]

Ikr, I totally forgot about switching between the 2

[@jacobhoover9223]

What do you mean

[@peterbaker3878]

Jake Kiszka is friggin gettin some luv Sweet! Dude's an Amazing Guitar player! I dig how he helped bring back classic rock to new age. Thanks for covering this 👍

[@zw_ncfc]

You can make Zeppelin jokes all you want, but there's no denying that they're an incredible rock band

[@pbean2]

right

[@HannahCope88]

Love what I've heard from these guys so far, I've been meaning to check out the rest of their material ever since then. Will definitely be looking out to catch them playing live.

[@GoBlue4lyfe]

Very,very awesome breakdown of what Jake plays. I get sooo sick of people wanting to compare/say that he’s doing nothing but what Page plays He didn’t get guitarist of the yr. for nothing!!!!!!

[@JLamstudio]

Love this band. My favorite rock band 🎸 Got their new album on vinyl! These guys can rock!

[@COwens]

Good work on this video. Makes me appreciate what Greta Van Fleet are doing. For any further artist videos, may I suggest: Geordie Walker (Killing Joke) Robert Smith (The Cure) John McGeough (Magazine/Siouxsie and the Banshees) Bones (Discharge/Broken Bones) Andy Gill (Gang of Four)

Thank you! Jake is phenomenal, as well as all the other band members. They truly continue to blow my mind with their music and to say seeing them live is an unforgettable experience is an understatement!! They make me so excited about the future of music💓

[@shanedingz]

I think he’s an excellent guitarist with interesting style. Great young rock band with a lot of potential

[@donaldegan7906]

I'm glad you used the SG, wouldn't have been as authentically Jake without it.

[@naispuma21]

Awesome breakdown of Jake’s playing!

[@magnusbragason7101]

Exellent , just love JK´s style and his feel is just magic to my ears.. I wish I could pull out of my guitar just some om those feel´s ... someday. Jakes way of playing both rythm and lead is just awesome.

[@friedrudibega6384]

I think this band will only get better. Really like these artist vids. I watch even if I’m not a fan of whoever’s being featured. Always learn a little something.

[@brianmckenzie1318]

Awesome! I'll have to try some of these techniques! As for the Led Zep & GVF thing, I think it is great these young kids pay homage with their similarity in sounds. It's just an influence, like WE ALL have! I mean, how many EVH clones did we have in the 80's! Kids today may not really know much about Led Zep, but if they are into GVF, they may go back and discover these mighty classic rock bands of our past and which I grew up on! It's all a win-win in my book. I'm glad someone is carrying the torch into the future. Keep rock alive!

[@drakepaden260]

Love their stuff, especially the newest album. Thanks for this video!

[@toottoot24]

That lick at 3:43 also sounds a lot like Hendrix’s Em pentatonic lick in Machine Gun!

[@jamingaming3453]

Yes. I love their songs. One of My favorite modern rock bands

[@keararenehill]

Yay! Thank you. Jake Kiszka is so insanely talented. ❤️

[@johnn.cooperiii6088]

Nice touch on the Jake -style jacket ( and Gibson SG ! ) by the way, beyond awesome lesson

[@margix1172]

GVF only REAL rock band of nowadays ! let's hope other bands will follow playing REAL ROCK with great melodies harmonies and vocals like GVF do.

[@pugster8643]

That high percussive part in Age Of Machine is him playing a harmonic somewhere in the neighborhood of the seventh fret I think, not positive but that’s what sounds closest to me

[@cranberrysack2139]

When you get the chance to do another artist series, I’d love to hear you do the greatest Techniques of Johnny Greenwood from Radiohead, I feel like Johnny Greenwood is one of the most unorthodox guitar players, his guitar playing is so influential and refreshing.

[@blackinblue11]

Angus Young/Billy Gibbons shape..:) You are the best, Mike So much hate, but envy/hate arround GVF, but fortunately someone here and there, recognise their work. Did not catch alot of things mentioned here, thanks!

[@jaydendrennan9567]

Jake has a great guitar tone. Gibson through a Marshall is hard not hate

[@sudhindrakopalle7071]

I wish I could listen to someone play or a record and just play it back on my own guitar.. great video on a truly remarkable band!!

[@ashton.harris]

Such great techniques. Looking forward to trying all of them. Thank you!

[@aceclapton5655]

Really excellent job of breaking down the techniques in these Artist Series videos. The info is pure gold. The guitarist that i’d recommend for a future video would be Michael Schenker - listen to UFO’s Strangers in the Night live album. Priest (Tipton/Downing) and Maiden (Smith/Murray) would also be good candidates if you haven’t already covered them.

[@susanyoung6632]

Jake is a prodigy really - he was exploring technique when he was 9.

[@annelarkins5249]

Jake is seriously good

[@stomp1Krr]

And rockin' that tastefully chosen jacket - stylin'! Great collection of techniques.

[@MegadethFan9000]

Make a Tom Scholz Artist Series video.

[@the-northern-light]

Fantastic video thanks very much my friend!

[@jtserwinski]

Felt the same way before and after listening to them. Love em!

[@jeanlikkewaan5605]

Damn that jacket's lookin fly as hell🥶

[@pbean2]

jake is so talented and carries everytime lol

[@hypnovertigo7200]

Great video!!! I think it be very interesting to see a video on Kevin Shields from My Bloody Valentine on his rhythm techniques

[@mikeshanermusic]

I told someone that doesn't appreciate GVF to come here and watch this. Hi Doc😜 KREE!!

[@lovely6196]

I think a really cool next entry for the Artist Series is Jim Root because he does some cool stuff in my opinion

[@merabaidkaur9267]

Thank you so much for showing the thing he does in Age of Machine, I was almost certain there had to be something computer oriented going on with pedals or other gear they have that I have no understanding of...I just have never seen/heard that anywhere else and couldn't figure it out.

[@YatJac]

Outstanding! Thank you.

[@rhysparry7244]

Techniques of Jeff Buckley would be awesome😃 Great video as always! ✌️😛✌️

[@carmensandiego7749]

I really enjoyed this even though I quit my guitar lessons after not much time. I'm sure that you explained very clearly to people who play. FYI, the band is Jake's dream that Josh and the guys are supporting him on. Josh wanted to act and make films, not sing. But they said that he was the natural choice to sing because he's been singing around the house his whole life. What a family.

[@JoaoVictor-in2fy]

How did you get this sound? It sounds exactly the way he plays!!

[@MikeDavid_Davideos]

The Radio-Friendly Led Zeppelin. When I first heard Greta Van Fleet, I thought they only ripped some Led Zeppelin tune (though this might have some pinch of truth) but now I believe they are more "clean". What I mean by clean is that the sound and lyrics doesn't sound like a drug user wrote their song(s). Because if we dig deeper in history of the 1970s music, most of the rocks songs, and even reggae, funk and ballads are songs about drugs, sex (though the casual sex thing, they were replaced by "love" or other poetic words to hide it unlike hip hop songs nowadays) - Anyway, great observation there. Please do check out also the band Dirty Honey with your kind indulgence. Thanks a lot

[@TheDirge69]

not entirely correct, many artists were not writing under the influence in any decade or genre. hmm what does 'sound like a drug user' sound like?

[@stevenrafter3069]

I'd like to thank David Arquette's smoother-faced brother for making this video

[@AndyThomas_mrblitz]

excellent breakdown!

[@rucikRULZ]

Great video! Could you explain the main settings behind your tone?? its killer!

[@Krullmatic]

I guess it's only fitting they steal from Zep, since Zep stole a lot of songs lol. Edit! I like your Eric Johnson jacket, Mike!👍

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

Well I mean

[@j_freed]

Zepplin synthesized new and pretty innovative sounds out of so many influences… Greta van Fleet, unaware of those influences does a lot of Zeppelin Pastiche, and innovates maybe just a bit.

[@clarel3447]

Their latest album is very different

[@teduh3344]

Hey. Great to watch your artist series again.. it really help me a lot on guitar. Im thinking of can you include punk guitarist in your series.? Like billie joe, doyle wolfgang of misfit, or tom delonge. They have a lot of original technique.

[@benkoch3596]

Why has he not done one on Mark Knopfler yet?

[@Namesjames1000]

I don’t know if you’re a fan, but you should totally do an episode on Josh Homme. I think he’s one of the most interesting guitar players of the past 20 years

[@raydelrosario2366]

Their bass player also fills a lot of gaps...ala John Paul Jones

[@billiejoeeyelash]

This video: *exists* Me (to myself): Don't make any Jimmy Page jokes, don't make any Jimmy Page jokes, don't make any Jimmy Page jokes...

[@TheArtofGuitar]

My mind changed a lot after listening to their newest album. Of course LZ is a huge influence but I can now hear them growing in their own way. Kinda like my old band Sanctus. We sounded so much like Metallica it was sad, but as we got older and evolved we sounded more like ourselves. Kind of a curse of many young bands.

[@cochase]

@@TheArtofGuitar It's sad seeing older generations giving hate to GVF for the similarities between LZ and GVF. In a time where pop and rap dominate mainstream music, you'd think classic rock lovers would be all for a true rock and roll band absolutely RIPPING some sick stuff and people loving it. I still feel like LZ has a way more uhh drug influenced sound if that makes sense lol

[@schifoso]

Because sounding like Led Zeppelin is such a bad thing...

[@CesarCordova]

@@cochase it’s not older generations. Old people like me love GVF because it sounds like a 70s rock band. I think it's miserable people who hate on GVF.

[@glennaldosf]

I tried Googling Led Zep guitar jokes but all I got was 'page not found'

[@sisgaia]

When did you join Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?

[@Aryanof99]

Hey there buddy. Could you do Mike McCready's guitar techniques too? Would be really cool

[@okarr777]

What is the rig you used for this? love your tone. I did not see any comments asking that. Thanks.

[@THEJUNTMAN]

Great video, what amp are you playing through? Sounds great.

[@teresathomley3703]

Thank you, Mike.

[@thelordraj5412]

Love the jacket

[@user-og8ix4es3c]

Jeff Buckley would be great when it comes to a greatest guitar techniques vid, most focus on that angelic voice of his and rightfully so, but he was quite a guitar player in his own right as well.

[@ilikeguitars3511]

I didn't know you liked Greta van fleet mike, good band. Also I've missed the last 2 streams, I suck lol

[@glennaldosf]

Can you do one on Lil Wayne's technique?

[@RHINOSAUR]

I’m a bassist and have no talent for guitar, but I watch your channel obsessively!

[@lvs4796]

What about nightwish's Emppu Vuorinen greatest techniques?

[@primusdude87]

1). Doing whatever Tuomas tells him to do (that would be my guess).

[@palominorocky]

Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@jeffreymiddleton4063]

Good job sounding like Jake excellente babe so7nds same song remains

[@jerichochristopherrodrigue4541]

You should check out thomas from måneskin 🔥

[@tylerlachney1616]

Do one for John Sykes of Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake

[@shayh.3556]

Monster guitarist and singer there

[@blackwrits]

and Tygers of Pan Tang also.

[@chasewillian9010]

Great video!

[@JoaoVictor-in2fy]

Is there any particular amplifier, pedals or pIckup you use to get this sound?

[@Gragi]

My suggestions: Michael Amott (Arch Enemy), Michael Denner (Mercyful Fate) Hank Shermann (Mercyful Fate), Andy La Rocque (King Diamond), Glen Buxton (Alice Cooper), Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper), Michael Bruce (Alice Cooper)

[@-jeffk3339]

Thank you!

[@gavinfarrell414]

Awesome video! Where did you get that stem from for caravel?

[@christinam867]

When I first heard these guys I immediately thought Led Zeppelin...I've been a Zeppelin fan since I was like 3 (I was raised right! Haha!!) and I liked the sound of GVF but felt they sounded to much like a LZ knockoff. I did enjoy this video though with the breakdown of all his techniques. Maybe I should try them again...😊🤘❤

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Their new album might change your mind. They're developing into an epic band with more of their own style now.

[@christinam867]

@@TheArtofGuitar I'll definately check it out! 😊

[@KC-yi1td]

I heard someone say that their singer sounds like Adam sandler trying to impersonate Robert plant and now that’s all I hear

[@mauricioferreira4157]

Awesome man

[@potatobossproductions5457]

Make a Kirk Hammett one pls 😉

[@KajHeGeHaggman]

Very interesting!

[@lucilianogueira3072]

Lol!

[@shinypng1850]

hey mike could you do a j mascis one? i would love to watch it! (he's my favourite guitarist)

[@blakeporter1965]

Hell yes!!!

[@ethanviktor]

That's one neat jacket (where'd you get it?) and one neat SG

[@DemonAdvance]

where did you get that jacket? i want one!

[@adrianchapa6439]

Bob Marley would be awesome, I was watching some of his live performances, he plays the guitar pretty good plus he sing amazing.

[@farthead9999]

nice one Mke bang on !

[@cl2721]

Billy Duffy also Bernard Butler :)

[@Sanjeet_1810]

Mike! Please could you do a similar video about Michael Paget from Bullet For My Valentine? Maybe a video about his tones, kinds of licks, typical scales? Would love to see that buddy please * _ * He's underrated in my opinion and not a lot of content about him out there. Cheers!

[@abericrombie4713]

Sounds so good! What pedal are you using??

[@pedroavellaneda3251]

You can make Tame Impala omgg

[@pearljaime2]

03:40 sounds a lot like no quarter innit?

[@christophershephe100]

Check out the guitarist from the main squeeze