Guitar Lesson with Paul Gilbert

[@SwirkH]

Paul Gilbert makes the world better place.

[@omniscient420]

I wish he was my uncle. He'd be fun...a funcle if you will.

[@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660]

Nicest guy you’ll ever meet.

[@luigitedjoputro3056]

For you and for me and the entire human's rac.... Sorry wrong song

[@leeyandzlim7763]

💯

[@deaniversen351]

better do as he says, might throw a bus at you or something...

[@yomiofnox]

Paul is a ray of sunshine.

[@merlozeppelin]

Paul went from being like the the cool older brother around the time of Intense Rock, to the crazy, fun uncle nowadays.

[@rohitlalwani8792]

This is so true!

[@Mexxx65]

...i hadn't really thought much about it..until i read your youtube comment lol ... Paul is kinda like a brother to us all (guitarists) ...and like your brothers ... you don't notice them ageing...but yeah...cause he was so good at such a young age...that he has to look different now.....oh the days of Mr Big! Edit: Oh no!!!! Pat Torpy died .. why hadn't i heard this before .. the band of brothers ... R.I.P. Pat kzbin.info/www/bejne/inWqp6CDZtZ0jMk

[@stuartmcnichol5545]

haha so true

[@ericwalker9897]

I wanta go to uncle pauls for a shred lesson Just sayn

[@ssdravidian]

Man I was thinking the same thing.....time stands still for no one...

[@cabaretgamers1128]

No matter how long or how good you are, Paul Gilbert has such a great way to make you feel enthusiastic about playing again, no matter how "beginner" it may seem. Reinforcing the idea of fun and fundamentals can be so transforming for players of all skill levels. Always glad to see more PG videos!

[@joshuamccanless2647]

Exactly!!!

[@michaelczesnozki1671]

I love this and I'm a beginner.

[@theodoredsouza8988]

So freaking well put

[@Zigarius1123]

Reminds me of a quote from a movie the guy was a baseball star. He said if you're not having fun you can't compete.

[@espdv8ruser952]

Well said brother

[@chiefshep5885]

I'm a simple man, I see Paul Gilbert - I click

[@timorean320]

There is nobody who seems to have that facial expression of pure joy when playing, more than Paul.

[@musicshallsetyoufree6253]

I wish every guitar tutor would be as dte and humble as Mr. Gilbert.

[@Michael-bl4no]

Paul Gilbert is one of the best guitar teachers ever. Great attitude, amazingly qualified, and teaches concepts you can immediately use. Him and Tom Feldmann are my favorites for video lessons.

[@MR1337SKI]

I have been playing for 20yrs and this made me feel like a kid again. I love PG. Legendary!!!

[@aaronautic]

“...because I love these notes and it’s worth the time.” Best motivation you could ask for. Great lesson.

[@cnilecnile6748]

Absolutely, hands down, the greatest guitar teacher there is, and has been, since the 80's. While there are greater players-not many(Holdsworth, DiMeola, Morse)-there is simply no one that even comes close to his ability to not only teach advanced concepts to the novice, but eliminate their fear of the instrument. I always go back to him when I get in a rut, and he always pulls me out.

[@rrguitar1]

How can you not love this guy. Freakin phenomenal guitarist/musician, and instructor. He knows exactly how to explain guitar from the theory to application. He will go down as one of the greatest ever. Great great video!! Thanks Sweetwater! !!

[@SirhanAbraqi]

How can Paul Gilbert teach a rather similar techniques he's been teaching for past decade, yet still able to make us feel its a new thing to practice to? What a legend Paul Gilbert. Hoped you lived hundreds of years.

[@trevorshear7737]

Love you Paul.Your by far the best guitar teacher out there.And not to forget one of the best guitar virtuousos of all time.

[@ehleroo]

What a master teacher. So engaging. Thanks Paul and Nick.

[@flyme2themoon720]

Lol..I dont know if there's anyone out there watching this video having as much fun as I am learning from Paul.not only is he one of the most well rounded guitarists to ever live he makes learning and playing so much fun.its 7:20 a.m,I'm sitting with my guitar hanging with Paul,assembling my big finger with a cup of coffee and starting my day feeling nothing but inspired.what an amazing human being..Thanks Paul!!

[@sneifert1968]

I’ve learned so much from this guys videos it’s unreal. My “ watch later” list is literally littered with Paul G videos

[@rrguitar1]

sneifert1968 Me too! He's the best!!

[@nathanharding5597]

Same here dudes!

[@iijj]

Ditto

[@Arcturian1111]

Mine too now... Lol

[@jbasti227]

Might as well make a Paul G playlist from the sound of it lol. That’s I’ve done with my favorite players’ lessons.

[@Bysler]

Paul Gilbert should give lessons of how to give lessons.

[@Batsinthebelltower]

lol hes very good at teaching in a crisp concise manner

[@kimonmatara6903]

But then he would have to give lessons on how to give lessons on how to give lessons.

[@ChoBBuRi]

Kimon Matara hahahaha

[@brainyflavors1797]

:। :। :এক্স।। । :::। :। :। । । অ:।

[@brainyflavors1797]

@@kimonmatara6903 :। :::। । । । । । । । । । । । । এক্স।। । । । :। এক্স।এক্স।এক্স।। । । এক্স।এক্স।। । । । । :। :। :। এক্স।। :::। :এক্স।। :। :এক্স।::। :!:এক্সক্স।এক্স।। । :। । অ। । এক্স।। । এক্স।। । । :। । । । । এক্স।। এক্স।এক্স।। এক্স।। ::। । । । । এক্স।। । । । । । । । । :। ::এক্স।এক্স।::! । । । । । । । । । এক্স।। । । অ। এক্স।। । অ। । । । । । । ।

[@mikegeeguitarman8991]

its one thing to be a virtuoso but such a fun amusing natural teacher is incredible. Such a personality. What a guy. Cheers Paul Gilbert. Guitar needs more dudes like you fore sure!

[@axernot]

@King Brilliant paul gilbert is one of those guitarist with whom others are compared to. And to be honest guthrie is maybe the only guitarist on par with this guy's speed and skills. But apart from speed which we know he has mastered he also has vast knowledge of music besides just shredding

[@MikeyB-Rod]

King Brilliant how you gonna bait like that and then not reply? Terrible effort.

[@wcmacster]

Wow!!! I have read most of the comments and I have to say, Paul truly motivates. The guitar is meant to be played not to be coddled. Thanks Paul!

[@ZakEdwardsOfficial]

For those that don't know Nick Bowcott "the interviewer" is a wonderful Guitarist himself that made some nice albums in the 80's with Grim Reaper. He play's lefty too. Nice seeing him look happy.

[@dalemartin6530]

Zak Edwardz yeah, Grim Reaper rocked

[@leslieperry3001]

And a contributor to many guitar magazines in the 80’s

[@johnterpack3940]

Wait... "See You in Hell" Grim Reaper?

[@daveholiman1044]

Thanks for sharing that. Love grim reaper

[@zmojobluesman980]

Paul is real Heart & Soul, he not just a teacher but a Master Mentor, Thanks Paul, with a whole LOTTA RESPECT!!!

[@erikhendrickson59]

Aside from his (obviously) world-class playing, Paul is a really gifted teacher as well. Thanks for doin this guys -- I've probably watched this whole thing 20 times now~

[@Briansgate]

There are still not enough Paul Gilbert videos. Paul is such an awesome guy!

[@1funkyangel]

Paul explains everything very well, and does so with humor and wisdom ! This is why he's one of my favorite players !! :)

[@andrewthiyam8602]

PG.. the greatest teacher.

[@khamazon8893]

U can tell this man is a great teacher he’s the reason we have buckethead 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@davegooner2]

Paul Gilbert wears his learning very lightly. He clearly loves sharing the fun of learning new skills. Top man.

[@western2396]

Honestly I only really learned one thing from this. That I can learn a whole lot from Paul Gilbert

[@ARKAN9765]

things that can be learned from Paul is his humbleness, his passion and his never ending motivation to learn from other great musician from different style (jazz & blues guitarist, classical musician, drummer or bassist) that's what make him special...IMHO

[@ВладимирМарусенко-у1х]

The best guitarist in the World

[@daivaomurray]

Paul is the best guitar player in the universe, no one can beat this master!!!

[@AJRomeroCCS]

Paul Gilbert, the best motivation/demotivation to play guitar

[@iLL_Corvo]

Deterrent*

[@evakhongnohkhongnoh1733]

The greatest guitarist of all time.

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

Paul´s such an energetic and engaging teacher it´s instantly contagious and makes you WANT to practice. Damn, if my math teacher had been like this I´d be Einstein by now!

[@gregheckert1396]

Paul has one of the greatest styles of guitar playing ever. His stops are so solid. I wish I had what it takes to play like him. You are a great person and inspiration to the music world Paul. Thank you for being you!

[@MyanmarMediaLight]

Pure Genius Paul Gilbert

[@williamengler321]

A rare guy that is a phenominal player, and a very engaging instructor. Thx Paul and SweetW.

[@harrylook7810]

One of the best lessons I've seen...ever.

[@williamchiusano3185]

The Epidome of Nice FREAKIN GUY with EXTRAORDINARY humble Down to Earth Approach ... Bravo Paul

[@fadetoal]

Paul is such an amazing guitarist and Guitar teacher! Thanks for sharing Sweetwater!

[@Clambelly]

Absolute genius. The ability to break down these riffs into simple instruction is the result of a lifetime of study and professionalism.

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

That was awesome!

[@raf000l]

Love your stuff too dude! Saved my ass a few times.

[@nickrkr]

Love your work man

[@theausdog]

If i could sit down and pick the brain of any guitarist at anytime in history here is the guy!!!

[@TravisBeckMusic]

PG is just the best! I always learn so much from him and have over my 20 years playing the guitar! Thank you for this rad lesson!

[@321gogogogo]

Paul always brings the excitement and ROCK to his lessons. RUN to the woodshed!

[@PartialS]

RRRK! :) I love how as far back as Terrifying Guitar Trip Paul Gilbert has shown that personality is a massive part of guitar playing. He comes across as somebody who takes nothing seriously apart from his respect for his listener, the absolute love he has for the music the guitar can make, and how it can make you smile.

[@MrWolf5150]

The nicest guy you'll ever meet and the greatest guitarist you'll ever see and hear. 😁

[@joesatchton212]

Despite being a Joe fanatic since the 80s, I'll be dammed if anyone can name me one other stupendous guitar player who exudes as much sheer, genuine joy when playing [and teaching!] as PG does. I dare ya... :D Best. Guitar. Faces. EVER.

[@gr8guitarplayer]

Good comment, but I just thought of one: Tommy Emmanuel. If you haven't heard of him, you'll thank me later. He's a crack-up, and a very amusing guy, and you can tell he gets sheer JOY from playing and performing for an audience. He actually has a really insightful Ted Talk too. Check it out.

[@castleanthrax1833]

@@gr8guitarplayer And he's likely the world's best acoustic guitarist. An Australian national treasure. ✌️🇦🇺

[@samuelnardi5634]

Paul is the best. I've been a huge fan of his for decades.

[@billcavin3554]

Every time I watch him play something, anything.... I want to turn my guitar into a coffee table or take up checkers. Then I realize I'm just a mere mortal human and I can start playing again.... He truly is an amazing guitar player...

[@SethWorsham]

Paul is the most musical shredder alive. He is a constant source of inspiration! Just listening to him talk about his pedals is inspiring. Thank you good sir, you keep us all geeking out and wailing with a smile on our faces! 🤘🤘😁🎸💥

[@MrRockNRoll]

Love the mag strip to hold the slide......smart!!

[@BruceKnouseMusic]

one of those things you see and go "how have i never thought of that?!?!"

[@MrRockNRoll]

New Gear Day exactly!!!!

[@mikeymike4g63]

Have to wonder if the magnets will affect the pickups by modifying their gauss or something....

[@MrRockNRoll]

I'm assuming no, its a strip just big enuff /strong enuff to just hold the slide and no have an adverse effect on the pups. I've been trying to find an article or anything where PG might talk about or mention this, no luck so far. I'd be willing to try this on my own axes to see how it works.

[@mikeymike4g63]

Well, where the slide meets the gaffer's tape (magnet) is a very round surface so the magnet is going to have a hard time clinging to it, it needs to be fairly strong to hold the slide. Strong magnets can harm pickup gauss charges: www.strat-talk.com/threads/things-we-all-do-that-degauss-your-pickups.211370/page-5#post-1173268

[@blackdog7275]

This man makes it fun and has the best chops, Paul Gilbert is amazing!

[@300WINMAG360]

He can do more with 4 notes than I can with the entire guitar

[@dthellland9738]

didn't knoe he had esp. read my mind about the 4 note 7th scale. maybe I can shine him into getting me a semi hollow lefty ivebeenhad. lefty's are hard to come across

[@dthellland9738]

4note 7th scale chord

[@goldsmithstrings6842]

yep

[@mattsb17]

Exactly who i felt lol

[@ericswanson8894]

THIS

[@redrocker1055]

Sweetwater and PG are the best kind of people.

[@sweetwater]

😀👍

[@jerrymckenzie6205]

Like a mad scientist with a guitar.

[@christygallagher1735]

I have been in a rut with my blues this one video will do me well thank you Paul.

[@christygallagher1735]

this is my wife page she doent play guitar I do LOL(Greg)

[@paulhoe]

Wow!!! PG should give masterclass lessons!!!! Take my money!!!!!!!!!!!

[@acornman1977]

PAUL IS THE BEST!!!! I wish he was my friend, someone that I could hang out on a regular basis. Just seems so awesome.

[@adambond589]

awesome player awesome teacher really nice guy when I met him at a clinic

[@tonymark2709]

I love his enthusiasm for guitar after all these years.. And he's such a great teacher. What a legend!

[@matteobertani9447]

True Master

[@dougcronkhite2113]

Paul makes learning so entertaining. This is what's missing from so many guitar teachers.. He's genuinely exciting about teaching people..

[@vengefulbrainiac1395]

Oh my. The KZbin pentatonic-hating-elite-guitarists club is gonna hate this.

[@vengefulbrainiac1395]

Waters take a look around at the guitar tutorial pages here in youtube. Most of the teachers discourage people from learning the pentatonic scale. Says it’s too easy and encourages students to noodle around without learning too much music theory. This is why rock and roll is dead lol

[@TheZooropaBaby]

oh man I only play chromatically as if im some kind of John Coltrane although I don't have nearly as much experience and talent as him

[@anonssr9514]

Paul has done it all. He's immune to the penta-hate club.

[@bigsauce1116]

@Waters and Eric Johnson, and Shawn Lane, and we could go on all day lmao.

[@DavidYarber]

@King Brilliant Man o man, if PG is a one trick pony, why don't you show us some of your tricks. You know, the one's PG can only dream about... That's what I thought...

[@CasperLCat]

The most consistently entertaining guitarist on the Internet, maybe the world. Dude understands, this is supposed to be FUN, after all - and always is !

[@davidlittlewood2763]

Seriously thinking about signing up to lessons with this guy but I'd feel like a 2 year old kid showing his finger painting to Van Gough

[@danielormsby9429]

I started playing in 1965 when I was 10 years old self taught no tablature rather listen than look at a piece of paper and feel it! You are awesome Paul I feel your compassion when you share your Master knowledge of music It is beyond my head knowledge but I get it musically. I've never shared anything on line before,, but I had to tell you how much I enjoy you're instruction!

[@Noobshire]

"The augmented fourth, or diminished fifth, depending on your outlook on life." -Bill Bailey

[@davidturner4987]

People with his talent and skill are not usually such gifted and generous teachers. He actually makes me want to start practicing again. We keep what we have by giving it away.

[@lukeskywalk9773]

Everyone has the same notes. Its about creativity :)

[@MikeZehdnicker]

i had a personal lesson with paul some years ago... hes honestly one of the coolest and most effective teachers outthere, so kind and friendly intuitive and cool

[@Jay-sy5yf]

Always a treat to watch Paul. Btw is he ok? His speech/mouth appears different... Hope all is well with him. Seems like a great guy and ambassador!

[@claudedaigneault1693]

hearing problems : www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/the-ringing-does-not-bother-me-%E2%80%94paul-gilbert.12202/

[@monsterram6617]

It does sound dental related although wealthy people usually get vaneeres (not dentures) which wouldn't cause the lisp. Also, I have tinnitus and it wouldn't change the way he speaks. There's something going on with his mouth or speech as you can look back to videos from the 90's and 2000's and he doesn't have it.

[@realkylehooks]

Josh Brown I was wondering the same. My first thought was something mental, but that would affect his playing or his word choice/fluidity. I'm guessing it's some dental work. Denture, retainer, pallet expander. He's had hearing issues for a while, so I wouldn't expect that to suddenly make him slur a bit.

[@ryan.1357]

I've been noticing this for years, getting progressively more noticeable. I think it's his ears; if you've ever heard someone speak who lost their hearing many years ago, they tend to have this sort of slur happening.

[@adambinnie1332]

I noticed that as well like speaking with a lisp.

[@magna750]

The man has the true heart of a teacher. Thank you!

[@gr8guitarplayer]

"Doobie Bros chord" Haha I LOVE IT!! Made my day.

[@shveylien7401]

Paul makes things so approachable.

[@ibaldosid]

Paul actually needs to do a lesson on... kindness

[@gosuch4knu632]

ibaldosid he's already a very kind person. idiot

[@JedNadin]

Veura Spear he means Paul is such a nice, kind guy that he could actually teach people how to be kind.

[@ibaldosid]

You people need to sign up to the Paul Gilbert kindness lessons I mentioned on my comment

[@JedNadin]

Geoff Sweet you’re not comprehending what Ibaldosid said. He’s not saying Paul needs lessons on kindness, he’s saying Paul IS so kind that he could teach OTHER PEOPLE how to be kind.

[@ibaldosid]

Victor Wooten has his School of Music and Nature, Paul needs to open a School of Music and Kindness

[@petercallaway3420]

Paul's tone, sings, stings, and penetrates the recesses of the inner ear like a Cobra! Mr. BIG TONE!

[@johnbuell8035]

Mr Big Job, penetrating the inner recesses of the nose

[@damonstewart70]

so musical!!! even in racer X PAUL was shredding but BENDING STRINGS,using intense musicality as well as spot on rhythm...MH could learn a lesson from this

[@MrVinceb]

Thank you Paul! Making the world better one guitar player at a time!

[@rikiwakwak]

Paul Gilbert: its easy Me: Damn you Paul Gilbert, (shakes fist) DAMMMM YOUUUUUUU !!!

[@musicandactionfigures]

😁😆😂🤣😁😆😂🤣

[@apazeia]

What he brings is from the heart: charisma, humility and an honest love of the instrumemt, and of teaching. Inspiring to see that his monster skills didn't tarnish his ego

[@batmandeltaforce]

Thank You! Sweetwater truly ROX! Best dudes in the world to deal with. They back their shit:) ...yeah, you can use that:)

[@nomorebs]

I just love the way Paul explans things. Man this guy just loves playing guitar and i love watching him. So entrtaining.

[@Zwampert]

14:19 wimpiest vibrato, was rolling on the floor with laughter

[@mikealbert1146]

He should stick to shredding which is his strong point. Blues playing takes finess. He plays too stiff, with no phrasing dynamics. Amazing technical musician though.

[@iganpparamarta8813]

Edgar Gomez isn’t he just showing an example of a bad vibrato?

[@iganpparamarta8813]

Mike Albert agreed. I’m PG biggest fan and I’m not afraid to admit his blues stuff is too staccato-pentatonic-escue. Check his playing with Andy Timmons at NAMM you’ll see what I mean.

[@ricklewis5804]

Mike Albert Have to agree. Paul is very personable and likable and very accomplished with the guitar but I just don’t care for shredding, not my thing, can’t do it don’t like listening to it. He’s not the one to be showing ppl how to play blues licks.

[@Ryan-qn1wr]

I always love when guitarists add rhythm to their solos

[@WilmerLebron]

Ridiculous!! Amazing Intro!!! Wow 😮!! What Playing!! Omg!! 🎸🎶🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@lostsoul634]

paul gilbert's the type to give lessons to people who already know what hes teaching

[@xeroblade012]

That magnet is one of the smartest things I've seen in life.

[@allenlocke1935]

I'm surprised that magnet doesn't mess with the pickup. It seems it would have to be pretty powerful to hold that heavy slide in place, especially if standing up and rocking out!

[@luciomaria4383]

Amazing artist, amazing guitarist, amazing performer, and unbelievable teacher

[@mijit.859]

Paul, needs to play more melodic neo-classical lead soloing ! Pls ! with all due respect ✊

[@mohammedalmuhsin9912]

Best guitar Professor ever

[@luthiervandros]

When the aliens land, we’ll send Paul to greet them. Then they’ll take him back home.

[@jasonjohnson4170]

Thanks Nick for having Paul on! Been watching his videos for years.

[@Melpheos1er]

Paul Gilbert is a cheater ! He has GIANT hands ! More seriously, Paul is an incredible teacher.

[@Carlos-fh8wk]

Melpheos1er Paul can probably palm a wrecking ball.

[@albertgein3082]

Giant guitar to

[@edwinzuniga1987]

I think Vai has him beat in the hand size department.

[@leftyzappa]

hahaha 4 Middle Fingers. He's great on the freeway.

[@oceanwolvestv7155]

The Man , the Legend, the ONE and ONLY, P A U L G I L B E R T !!!

[@johnnyvaldez6676]

When he goes “eeerrt” makes me know he’s a humble guitarist instead of trying to be cool

[@felinekaiju4517]

I'd love to have Paul as a guitar teacher, he makes it interesting and he's passionate and quirky.

[@rjc7289]

How funny would it have been if Paul busted out a Grim Reaper riff right in front of Nick Bowcott? LOL!

[@shadowrider3853]

Paul Gilbert always be my guitar hero, his picking accuration and articulation is fantastic