Guitar Practice Routine Gone Wrong! - 7 Tips To Get Out Of Your Guitar Rut

[@KenPullen-l5o]

Thank you, Tomo, I watch and pay careful attention to your videos and learn so much from your instruction, wisdom, advice, and talking. I am going very slowly. Very slowly to get it right. Paying attention to do things right. Listening to what you say. I always want to reach for the cream and not the eggnog. I joined Guitar Wisdom and am learning from you. Thank you for being the teacher and person that you are. I work on the foundations, basics every day so that I develop good technique and dynamics. Touch. Doing the foundations right in order to make music. Thank you, Tomo. You are very appreciated. I have a problem in muting the right string or strings and getting a clean beautiful sound. I'm working on this with pressure and position but if you have any advice, instructions for this I would be very much interested. Thank you. Almost 72 years old and learning each day. Loving guitar and am working towards making more music with joy.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

That's great to hear! Good job! So happy to hear that you joined my Guitar Wisdom. Look up the forums, The 30 Days November Challenge .. read all comments! You can learn more depths! Keep practicing and you'll get there.

[@gonehome6245]

I am 84 and have been playing guitar relatively seriously most of my life. But I cannot seem to improvise blues very well. I'm never satisfied with my playing. But I never give up. I think your music lessons are very special. Thank you for being you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! Thanks for sharing! Please join my Guitar Wisdom! More detail lessons! You're very welcome!

[@krlozkmach5575]

For me (and i think for a lot of us) you are one of the best music teachers…. And not only music or guitar. I’m a teacher in a music college in Mexico, and i want to thank you because a lot of your videos and wisdom helped in my day to day classes. This kind of videos are pure gold.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much for your kind words. There are many great teacher/people out there! You're very welcome! So happy to hear that, Good job!

[@cmdrleeloocatfish7619]

I was in a rut , but decided to finally get guitar wisdom last week after realizing that your videos were responsible for the few improvements I was making. Most of the time my brain shuts off after 3 min of theory. Now im practicing major scale and triads and i think something started to click. its hard but going slow and repeating everything out loud really helps. Cant wait to see where I am this time next year. Thanks !!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. Good job! Please keep going. I am so happy to believing my Guitar Wisdom. People assume I teach advanced or difficult things! Major scale & Triads are foundation! Thank you!

[@toddplager8676]

I'm in that same rut plus dexterity.. my job put some beating on my hands so i have to listen to them when they are barking lol! I still love the journey.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@toddplager8676 Thanks for sharing! Guitar is always so good!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Guitar ruts are a true and real issue in our lives. It can definitely hurt when you don't feel like you're improving. I tend to be very gentle in my own improvement so that I can compare myself to yesterday.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Maybe similar ways in our lives too. Yes. First, always. Don't worry! Don't compare! Don't expect too fast, Be kind to yourself. I wish everyone know that each person is so special before anything (playing guitar!) So nothing to less about at first. Guitar can be fun and can be frustrated because too many choices & no specific guidance (details) then could learn wrong ways easily without any pain. But later, get bad feeling inside.

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Very true! It's a tough instrument, but all instruments are tough once you get past the basics and fundamentals. It's a huge investment in skill that can be applied and appreciated in the future!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@RC32Smiths01 Yes! More we learn, we learn that more we don't know! So awesome!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@Ataraxia grimalkin studio Yes. Please take your time! No hurry! Super Slow!

[@alexchinya8050]

Дякую Томо !!! Дуже корисні уроки, маю проблему з англійською мовою, та Ви чудово пояснюєте візуально . Супер дякую!!!!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!! When I was at college (in Japan) I have studied Russian!

[@ezekielpeterson459]

"scale is information, phrase is life" so much wisdom

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@mwpv11]

Great information. Love the presentation and great tips

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that! I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp21qmqNrL-abcU Unstuck Your Visual Shape Guitar Playing from KZbin! (Basic Theory On One String Approach) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGObhGelrKp0oJY

[@mwpv11]

I will definitely subscribe to your full lessons. Even at 74 years old I keep on exploring new methods. A few of my students became professional musicians. One is currently the Vice President of Production for ASCAP.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for your reply! I have many above 60s, 70s... older students at my Guitar Wisdom. I am very active on our TFGW forum. So happy to hear that! Amazing! @@mwpv11

[@dcjway]

Thanks Tomo, I’m 60 and have only been playing seriously for about 2 years. I have a musical background, I started on trumpet in 1970 and by high school I had added French Horn, tuba and bass guitar. In the 1980’s I was a drummer in a couple of local bands. Then life got busy with family and jobs, so I didn’t play for years. Very glad I found you channel, you remind me to enjoy the journey and have fun with music.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Good job! Happy to hear that! Great experiences! Please enjoy more!

[@SFtheWolf]

I appreciate hearing comments like this because I was feeling over the hill starting guitar at 33 and seeing all the teenagers on tiktok. I respect people who never stop learning new things, keep it up.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@SFtheWolf You can focus! Guitar is amazing!

[@tuningforx]

What a great lesson. My playing has plateaued recently, and after watching this, I know now it's due to a lack of solid foundations. Thanks @Tomo and "This is eggnog, this is cream" is the best guitar quote of all time 🎉

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! We all have. Foundation is so good! You're very welcome! Please watch these videos. I Wish All My Students Knew THESE Before They Came To Berklee kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp21qmqNrL-abcU Unstuck Your Visual Shape Guitar Playing from KZbin! (Basic Theory On One String Approach) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGObhGelrKp0oJY

[@tuningforx]

Sure will, thanks again ​@@TomoFujitaMusic

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! @@tuningforx

[@randyparcels9635]

Thanks for reinforcing the importance of playing slow to get it right and play guitar correctly. Although my guitar teacher has been telling me the same thing for a few years now, I don’t believe I really understood how important it was until now. As a senior relatively new to learning guitar, I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from two very gifted teachers. Thanks one again.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome. Thanks for sharing. Thank you!

[@danlau007]

I think this should be the most recommended guitar learning guide video, especially for beginners, if you want to become a good guitarist, we should pay attention to what Mr. Tomo mentioned. Good Habits + Consistent Practice = Great Guitarist

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. That's why I love to teach foundation more than difficult techniques or styles at first. Thank you so much!

[@billycramer8066]

The cream eggnog rant relationship with guitar learning was hilarious. TF you are amazing. Thank you for all you do. You are an asset to all

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I love my own mix! Thanks so much! You're welcome!

[@tislota_f]

just the video i needed 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great to hear that. Hope this video lesson will help.

[@steellemonstudios]

27:21 I have a similar story I tell my students. When making pancakes, make sure the cinnamon is cinnamon… and not cumin. (Focus on the task at hand). Thank you for your insights!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes Yes! Very important! Thanks so much!

[@JonPaulTuckerMUSIC]

A very refreshing lesson and insight, love your approach to teaching. I'm going to slow down, thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@markwoodhart5320]

Thank you Tomo. I tend to watch more complicated lessons when I should be watching more of this.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you for your attention!

[@maekymaek.0302]

Thanks Tomo, you stand out in good advice department. :) so many guitarist try to teach but wisdom is better.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@RaysMuleBarn]

Terrific. I have been playing a long time, poorly, I started over about 3 months ago. Fundamentals. My head is full of theory, but wasn't making any progress. Your advice s always correct, I count the small successes in fundamentals, and don't listen to the little voice whch says "you can't do this". Thank you again, Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Easy to imitate but its hard to master well. Thank you so much!

[@4randosutube]

Timo - I think you are listening to my inner thoughts. You often speak about problems I am having. Things I am doing incorrectly. Questions I have. Thanks for the good info. As always.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. You're welcome!

[@gonehome6245]

Playing scales at 40 bpm is really mindfulness training. Train the mind, the fingers follow, conscious guides "It makes you a better person". LoL. So true. Then there is the "too much information" paradox. Mental training isn't just absorbing more and more information (that's "distraction" training). My ancient music book says "To learn something complex well, learn to do the simplest thing correctly" and that means learning the advanced traits of patience and calm. Preaching to the choir I suppose. Ha.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Good practice will make you better (person!) I love simplicity and limitation! Yes! I am so calm and super patient!

[@jmwsr474]

I've been trying many different paid online courses, not learning much. I am going to try your course, love your teaching style.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Please join my Guitar Wisdom. Even just one month. You will see the difference! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@jmwsr474]

Joined this morning. @@TomoFujitaMusic

[@johnstasio6205]

Since you asked , that was the best guitar,most informative tutoring on all the platforms I’ve seen!(65,playing since 13 ,all of them badly) . Thanks 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@darkbloomvivian1087]

my only comment is that its always a pleasure to see you excited! it is the most inspirational thing (more than one minute clip of guitar progidies)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Guitar is so much fun! Thank you so much! So happy to hear that!

[@J0HN01DATA]

Makes a lot of sense why I need more lessons based on the shape vs. Eggnog. Thank you.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! This way you can improve your playing forever!

[@joeschmoe6720]

When I was growing up before I picked up the guitar, I was taking trumpet lessons for a while and my teacher use to tell me, if you're getting frustrated and find yourself in rut, put the instrument down and back away from it for a moment. Collect yourself and come back to it. I guess his philosophy was that if you're in rut but continue to force it, you'll only end up in even more of a rut. I find myself still applying this philosophy to guitar. Sometimes in order to get out of a rut, I need to back away from the guitar and refresh myself. I find this works even though I don't like taking time off from practicing but practicing while in a rut just deepens the rut. So to approach the instrument with a fresh mind motivated to learn new challenging things while being patient and refining the things I'm good at and paying attention to the basics/fundamentals with out convincing myself I should be better than I am, really helps pull me out of a rut and I'm able to make progress.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Trumpet is super difficult to play! Guitar can just slide up & down! Thank you!

[@Doady1337]

Being self thought (before youtube was a thing) was detrimental to me for many years, picked up my share of bad habits. That wasn't to say I was a bad player, it just made more work for my hands, thus making everything that bit harder and my ability seemed to be stuck at that level. So I took it upon myself to relearn, almost from scratch, the very basics of practicing and technique and forget all the habits I had built up over years. Still have a few I'm working on but since doing stuff the right way, my skill has risen considerably compared to what it was and thats with many thanks to great teachers like Tomo and the many others on this platform. I also highly suggest guitar lessons if you have a reputable local teacher. It's invaluable and wish I had been able to do so starting out.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Not bad idea to go back simple foundation for 90 days then you can improve each months, each years... so much fun! Guitar can make your life rich inside! Thank you!

[@Nathan-lj2cj]

Thank you but also thank you for all these awesome fans you have. What a great community there is here sir. Thank you all so much.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! So happy to hear that! Thank you so much!

[@aaronbarber6816]

AMAZING lesson! Thank you Tomo San

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you liked it! You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@misterslick3214]

Thank you for posting these videos. I’m an old man trying to learn how to play.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! So happy to hear that! I have so many older guys (around 60s, 70s) at my Guitar Wisdom. The Forum is fun place to communicate. My website tomojustfunky.com Join today "Guitar Wisdom" www.tfguitarwisdom.com

[@ujez17]

I am beyond grateful for these videos from you, thank you so much for taking the time.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@strumminronin]

🥲 Tomo, thank you so much for doing this video! LOL, it's like you are psychic - knowing what practice I am struggling with! I work hard on the timbre of each note, keeping it consistent and minimise changes in sound when my fret hand moves. It's tricky to do!! Thank you, sir!! 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! You need foundation! Good job!

[@JuanGarcia-pp8qn]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! I want you to be happy with guitar playing. So great to hear that. Thank you so much!

[@PeterKertesz2013]

Thank you Tomo for sharing wisdom.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@theredstash]

I really needed to see this thank you. I always try to challenge myself by trying new complex material, but i forget sometimes to go SLOW and allow time to process new infp. Ive been going back to basics a lot lately and trying to fill in the gaps that i rushed thru in my early days. Strong fundamentals are huge

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Challenging is great! I go simple & slow material so that I can control advanced material. Thank you!

[@yoyeo1900]

"this is key of b flat,(noodles perfectly) you know"! lol that's why I keep coming back!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@Takianagi]

Thank you so much Tomo! 🤜🤛🎸🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure!

[@deztruct0823]

Thank you Tomo for your videos! I'm going on my 3rd year of playing and am feeling the rut so I'm happy to see this video

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Good job! You can enjoy it more and more!

[@minodelucia8960]

It was very motivating, and fun. thank you🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@martinpouyat3394]

Great lesson Tomo, tks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@tedrivera4532]

So important to remember the basics it makes for a very strong foundation. Saved this one for future reference. Thank you so much Mr. Fujita (Tomo san)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Hope more people learn foundation. Then there will be so many great guitar players! You're welcome!

[@guymanuel4260]

I think this is the video I need

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. These issues are very common. That's why people stuck!

[@HanyalahSeorangKodir]

I always want to say thank you for this video, Mr. Fujita. I always come back to this video because I feel like my guitar skills are deteriorating since pandemic until now since I dealt with my personal issue every time I want to improve again like I used to be. So actually I have my issue on my guitar playing that I am sloppy and always creating unwanted noise, because I cannot get my left hand straight and I had it since I was born 😅so I cannot do barre chords properly and do power chord position for my chords playing. And I hope the number one problem can help me with that especially to strengthen my pinky finger to mitigate the noises. Thankfully, the word "Don't worry, don't compare, don't expect too fast, be kind to yourself" really encourage me to keep practicing for better. Once again, thank you, Mr. Fujita 🙏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! My pleasure! Guitar can teach us something new all the times! Guitar Techniques are very important and mostly lack of these techniques could slow down your progress. Even having a small hands or different shapes of fingers... all good! You can make your own uniqueness from all those. But first you need to be very patient and believe yourself! Very important! That's why I use those 4 Wisdom Words to everyone include myself! Thank you so much!

[@tommasomeacci1105]

Great examples and always fun and intuitive videos! So important to pay attention to the details instead of rushing everything

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. Thank you so much!

[@raffaelestea2321]

Hi, Tomo great lesson as always. Please, can you make a video to explain the rules to build two or three blues turnarounds (not licks)? Many thanks.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. Blues turnaround. Yes! Thank you!

[@bitegoatie]

Beautiful lesson - so much useful stuff. One thing - I knew what you were getting at when you said e-minor triad with a flat fifth was not the e-diminished triad, but you didn’t clearly explain it. At least, you did not explain more until after a detour, at which point some people may have lost the thread. It was a good point - that the musical context as well as the notes determine the appropriate voicing for a chord when we give it a certain name. It bears repeating. That was the one point where you might have gone just a touch slower, to bring everyone along. Otherwise, I thought this was a lesson - or reminder - for everyone needing or wanting to get back to basics in a productive way. Thank you, as always.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. That part is extra & I don't expect anything. That's another part of lesson. Triads. So when people don't get it.They can go back to basic triads & more! Thanks so much for pointing out. This lesson is only 7 parts of typical misleading way to practice right material. Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

More triads! Super Simple Slow Triad Lesson That Anyone Can Understand (123 String Set) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k Super Simple Music Theory - Triad Lesson G D Em C kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5TXqKqDhr2Kotk Proficiency TEST - TRIADS - 3 Levels kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6DRnqVoptWae80 Q&A #1 - How To Use Triads Musically…. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4bFgXlupZmNbdE Music Theory Lesson - Basics of Triad Harmony kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnrGeJubntmappI Learn TRIADS inversions in 3 Ways (Vertical & Horizontal & Same) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqPCfX-hpN99bbs I test all my students with Triads 3 ways kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpycpH99qsR-eJI

[@Teletrash]

Thank you for yet another great YT lesson. Maybe the best yet.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome. So happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@blkleblanc]

Mr. Fujita, thanks again for your words of wisdom! I feel my main problem with practice routine gone wrong is information overload due to learning as I go and lack of structure as I progress. As an older veteran guitar player I have been learning the pentatonic scale up and down the neck, major scale first position and I have been learning the Triads on the lower 4 strings, hoping I can connect the two for better improvisation.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! I teach everything at my Guitar Wisdom. Please learn a few things with much deeper understanding. Maybe start these first! Please watch these lessons (Super Simple) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZasaGOOo6einbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3K3dXVnmNh2nJI

[@blkleblanc]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thanks again and I will definitely will be checking those videos out. I love your shirt; where can a person acquire one; do you sell them?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@blkleblanc Thank you! Please look at my store at my KZbin Channel.

[@WolfmanAC]

Really appreciate your teaching! So glad i found your channel. 😁

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much. You made me so happy!

[@StealthParrot]

I've got a whole bag full of ruts, so this is appreciated Tomo 🙂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can fix each one slowly and you will be free! You can learn more and you will improve continuously.

[@michaelgranka7904]

Very good lesson sir.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@lyndarosborough869]

Thank you thank you once again !

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@kdavis63]

Always so awesome! Practice with purpose...I agree 100%

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@GSU47]

Thank you, you're so steady and great.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@malcolm1367]

See legend of teacher i learn more on 1 of your lessons than months else where thank tomo my friend thank you muscle memory 😊😊😊 16:14

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@coffeecrawl]

I feel like I am in college again.. never took guitar so seriously.. but then i was never good. May be i need to work on basics. Thanks for the video.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can try these! Thank you!

[@grant788]

Excellent timing

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@momentoftruth7594]

Valuable stuff thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@DavidGoodall-hq9hc]

Nice one tomo . Can u show the triad chord shapes please guy ? D

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Please watch these lessons (Super Simple) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bma1nnmjh8yHn9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZasaGOOo6einbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3K3dXVnmNh2nJI

[@katsunori.bb.kawai.6633]

Thank you Mr.Fujita(Tomo san) ❇︎7point,actually we forget some time. And more listening different of sound , fix the bad (habit )form are important, I feel. Any way,thank you so much give us good suggestions every time .

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! So easy not to notice or easy to forget some important points.

[@FinnAstraeus]

Hi, great video. I like that others love the guitar like me. I have played over 20 hours straight before. I am a fanatic. I love the guitar and can spend hours doing finger exercises, but I’m learning I’m doing everything wrong! This video is amazing! It is going to change how I approach my practices!!! I used to play right handed so now I play left handed, three yrs in, self taught until recently. I want to practice better and progress! I put on the hours so it eventually has to happen!!! Thanks for the video! If I didn’t have a job I would play 14 hours a day! I do on the weekends.😊

[@FinnAstraeus]

Thanks for jamming and talking/explaining like this. So great!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Less hours better for me. Practice session should have time limit and move on limit (Don't practice too much once you have learned: scales & arpeggios.) So you can practice on performing in time.(not jamming over backing tracks) Happy to hear that you love guitar so much!

[@FinnAstraeus]

Yes, but it is all I want to do!!! So I do it😊 I find long exercise sessions really get the fingers moving well more quickly. I find I experience progress breakthroughs regularly because of the time I put in. I am motivated to get back to where I was playing right handed and better with theory application. I think I will be better left handed in a couple years more, 5 yrs total, compared to 13 yrs playing right handed. I think the finger exercises is why I can get there more quickly!

[@Vern859]

Good info..👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@joshhamester]

Thank you for making these amazing videos! I wanted more so I just signed up for Guitar Wisdom! 😎🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Good job! If you can try to learn "Sight-Reading" Not for sight-reading, through sight-reading and you will learn " Muting Technique" and "Patience" Those will make you better player. That's why "Hours of practice" it doest mean that much. You know what to do!

[@joshhamester]

That’s amazing! I will try my best and learn to sight read. I’ve already found your advice from the chromatic scale in this video about taking it slow to actually apply outside of guitar ha! It’s helping rethink how to teach things to my 1 year old daughter. Starting slow is a huge key!

[@carlrudd1858]

Egg Nog ~ same shape! I love that. So fun.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@themicdfiles1865]

It would be so cool to learn from you, Tomo! What am I saying? I do learn from you all the time! Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that.

[@ericheine2414]

I think the rut is where you find your own voice. Bits and pieces- eventually add up to something.

[@callmepease]

Great video! Is there still a video out there of you playing the Star-Spangled banner?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I have a video ...but the sound is not so great! *TONE

[@benjaminbote]

I always learn a lot from this channel! Tomo is a great teacher. Does he still offer private lessons or skype lessons?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So happy to hear that. Thanks so much! I don't take any new students right now. Please join my Guitar Wisdom. Thank you!

[@benjaminbote]

@@TomoFujitaMusic yes i will definitely join guitar wisdom! When will you be accepting new students again?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@benjaminbote Please do. No decided. Normally a person who already have been studying at my Guitar Wisdom more than 6 months, then wanted to learn more ... then I may think about it. [e-mail]

[@benjaminbote]

@@TomoFujitaMusic that sound good. I'll reach out to you again after i study more in guitar wisdom. Thanks again!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@benjaminbote Great! Sounds good! Thank you.

[@WarpedSpace]

Excellent Lesson :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@SFtheWolf]

so many online guitar teachers fill their videos with complete fluff. every time you speak it's clear there's valuable, actionable information being communicated.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Thank you so much! i just talk as if I am talking to my student.

[@cyborg7883]

It's almost like you are literally spying on me haha. I was literally binging on the Andertons Rut Busters series with Justin Guitar because I just purchased a new beginner electric guitar, and have been playing for some time on an acoustic. Fully self taught through youtube. So I have the problem of, feeling like I know somethings but at the same time feeling like I know absolutely nothing because I've just acquired theoretical knowledge for the most part without fully knowing how to apply it. Therefore, my previous knowledge and a handful of songs that I learnt by heart are pretty much all I play while barely making any progress. I have your Tomo's tips playlist, along with Paul davids channel open side by side trying to learn all I can while absorbing it :D It struck me even harder when you mentioned Mateus Asato because that is exactly what happened, I watched one of his tracks and had this sudden urge to get better instead of fooling around.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing, I don't really watch KZbin videos so I did not know those! I will check them later. Anderton, Pete... nice people! Once Justin and I did made a collaboration video but I did not record my part of video so we never published! You can learn all proper way if you wish. I teach everything at my Guitar Wisdom. Mateus mastered his triads! Thank you so much!

[@cyborg7883]

@@TomoFujitaMusic That's a shame would have loved to see that collab. And yeah its almost like no matter what Pete plays it just sounds like magic to my ears, I guess because we're both into the same kinda thing. I stole a lick from one of John mayers insta videos and a few days ago I saw Pete play the same thing in a video and he too said he got it from there haha same taste.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Maybe someday! Justin wanted to learn more funk strumming from me. I would love to go to UK too.

[@RocnVin]

Hello again Tomo. Let me tell you, you have hit the nail on the head with this video , its right on time for me. Picked up guitar today after a while and realized hmm this is so fun and Ive learned a ton, and love to play, so, I need to practice and play more, and more often than even before. Cant wait to catch up on the last few months lessons. Forgive me if this is not the right place, but I will ask for forgivness if necessary lol. I bought the modern method vol. 1,2,3 complete book, is there difference between it and regular vol. 1 ? Im sure there is not, but wanted to ask here.?! Thanks for everything Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that. Yes more practice & enjoy playing too! Your version has all 3 volume so I use only volume one! Easy to open any pages. I just finished filming that book/sight-reading section on my Guitar Wisdom. Now we can start the beginning (2nd time!) You're very welcome!

[@shancabezas]

It only boils down for the things that you truly love. I've got to keep playing with discipline no matter what.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! I love playing guitar so much!

[@FinnAstraeus]

I did your chromatic scale exercise today and, I know you say slow, but I was surprised I was able to move so fast while keeping finger pressed on the strings, Lifting the fingers and not sliding down the strings, and transitioning pinkie to index cleanly and quickly! It was a lot of fun!!! I enjoy repetitive finger exercises! I like training my fingers. I do at least 2 hours of finger training not in the guitar neck everyday. I think it makes a positive difference in my playing this last year!!! I will continue my finger training as long as I play guitar. I want to basically have rhythm in my fingers and get them to move independently from each other in unison while staying in position, close to the fretboard and not flying back. I’m 1.5 yrs into picking notes and I’m able to keep my pinkie and ring finger right on the fretboard. Can I ask, why do you keep fingers on the string? What is your theory behind this? I do something similar with my finger training that I think I benefit from in a number of ways!!! Wondering what the idea is behind leaving fingers on the string. Thanks! Is it for spreed? I think This is what I heard you say. Thanks!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. As long as you don't hear any strings noise or finger noise. Record yourself. Then you know correctly. You cannot understand if you don't record (apply to everyone!) Set your amp, a little loud, more treble and less bass. (Do this exercise with treble 10, bass 0) Very important, NO REVERB all the times. (Should believe that REVERB is not exist in this world!)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

More details are I teach! Thanks for asking!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

More foundation you built... you can add speed as you wish.

[@FinnAstraeus]

I do 2 hours of finger training not on the neck of guitar every day driving to and from work! I will follow your instruction! I subscribed to guitar wisdoms. I practice everyday learning triads, songs, chords and progressions, I want to know all notes by sight so I always know what I’m playing. I’m going to tackle all of your guitar wisdom videos. I am so motivated to be a proficient guitar player and know how to apply theory! I am taking lessons from two instructors. You are going to help me reach a life long dream to play guitar. Thank you so much!!! I would not be able to get this type of instruction, information, wisdom, guidance without this. Your approach fits my approach better than anything I have found on KZbin. My goal is to improvise for hours. Crazy maybe but I love improvising and love noodling for hours! It is so enjoyable. Keep up the great work!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@FinnAstraeus Thanks for sharing. Thanks so much for subscribing my Guitar Wisdom. You're very welcome! So happy to hear that.

[@rickyguitarman3839]

you're such a great guy and obviously a great musician, i wish i could get some lessons from you to develop my playing, don't take me wrong, i've graduated from music school like 20 years ago, but still, i think i'm missing something and i don't know what. 😒

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much! I teach seasoned pro guitar players too! You can join my Guitar Wisdom.

[@rickyguitarman3839]

@@TomoFujitaMusic give me a link pls

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@rickyguitarman3839 My website tomojustfunky.com Join today "Guitar Wisdom" tomovhxtv.vhx.tv

[@roncampbell]

Thank you Tomo! I am relatively new to guitar. I found your video about the solo homework on TikTok but I do not see how I can download the chart. Please help! Thanks!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much! I may share something on video.

[@riddlydiddlyimawantedmanin4442]

Thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Blep42O]

@8:17 Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast. Edit: Why is there only 88 likes? Come on guitar community we can do better for Tomo. Let’s get this video into the algorithm

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

This is just KZbin thing that! This is too educational and not entertainment or funny you know? That's why I can not worry about just numbers. I care about people & quality. Thank you!

[@golasoff]

Super ❤

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@donindri]

My turmeric and cinnamon come in the same size container and are almost the same color. I can tell you turmeric and vanilla ice cream tastes disgusting! Yes, we need to be focused on what we are doing. Thanks for posting

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I use Curry powder & Turmeric too. That's dangerous! Its similar to guitar playing! Easy to mix up! You're welcome! I love icecream!

[@TheRealSandleford]

It's like meditation. You drive the car and you dont see as much as when you get out and walk! I don't do any online things on phone. I like to see. Even if you carry around a giant phone its still really small. I buy a small phone. Additionally, you pay for the internet and the phone is a little crazy if you are at home most the time. I like the minor 6 too sounds like 7th chord nice! You listen to Mattao Mancuso before? Interesting picking technique....

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Everything adds up! Yes! Amazing player!

[@jerryshade4333]

Thank you Mr. Tomo. Great lesson, I will use these ideas when I practice. But now I wonder, does eggnog taste good in coffee? Maybe I will try it. 😂

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Please use them. It was't good but I reused it as ice coffee!

[@maryannedwards5424]

Yes I Do!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@GlennGunn]

How do you teach fingering for chromatic scale down instead of up?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great question! Most people just follow those fingerings correctly and not doing correct way!

[@jetarocruz6624]

music is supposed to have fun. that is where i failed it became a burden early in my organ playing days. wa s assigned to head a church choir so early on my training till burnout hits me. made me a little depressed. never touch a keyboard for more than 10 years. i love music but no more serious piano/organ for me now. it reminds me of those times its guitar era now

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! I almost failed that part too! It's all about nice balance! Not bad idea to be serious but can be serious to have a lot of fun! Hope you enjoy your life today! The moment is so important! I am so fortunate.

[@jetarocruz6624]

@@TomoFujitaMusic oh im ok now. Thanks for your videos. And Happy Father's day to you and all of us Dads in you channel

[@michaelfatino9837]

Wow! A light bulb moment. Thank you

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much!

[@watchfan6180]

Do you play or own Marshal amps?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! I have too many amps!

[@callumhaydon]

I think a good takeaway I had from this video is: A guitar player who has learnt their fundamentals will learn their favourite songs in a few days, meanwhile a guitarist who hasn't learned them will learn their favourite songs in a few weeks.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@minhtantran4111]

Should we do the 2&4 everytime from now on? Even with other genres???

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Slow tempo.. do with every 4 beats. Great for any styles! Why not?

[@yudipitre5720]

What does Chromatic exercise do ?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Amazing foundation for any playing!

[@rickyguitarman3839]

this is one of the most beautiful solos i've ever heard! John Mayer, can you comment on this??? Please.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@sprenzy7936]

Not just guitar I'm in a rut in life like just getting out of depression and feeling emptiness Right now I have no other choice but to exercise

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for sharing. Try focus on a few items & work on it! Chromatic scale & Swing groove everyday! Maybe help other people? Focus on something and you can live with other part (depression & feel down)

[@sprenzy7936]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thank you. Like you said foundation is very important and you said proper understanding. This should be practiced consistently

[@DaveLeoni]

Yeah man. Fingerings are a big deal. 👍

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Thank you!

[@DaveLeoni]

Tomo, Nice jamming w/ Matteo at NAMM. I miss NAMM. Ps.my college classical guitar instructor lives in Tokyo. Peace.

[@Liquormans]

Canada 🍁

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes!

[@chamber32doors]

It's like building a house, if you build your foundation with marshmallows, it might taste good to you but it ends up just melting and the house falls apart.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Totally! You cannot rush or use cheap material (fast solution)

[@brucehelppie6119]

tomo is a guitar sensei...

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@MiniShowProductions]

Muscle memory Mr Tomo

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing!

[@aone64]

All I can say is, “Thank you”.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@Jack.Waters]

I still say, All serious musicians should take at least basic martial arts class, even if only to learn patience. Slow is Smooth - Smooth is Fast. Learn to throw a punch and take 30 seconds to make the arm's full extension. Then another 30 seconds for full retraction.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Great suggestion! Or learn more triads & sight-reading section at my Guitar Wisdom. Anyone can become very patient!

[@Jack.Waters]

@@TomoFujitaMusic very true. But as you and I know it is very very difficult to get people to slow down. Too many video games. Video games run at a much faster pace than real life.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Yes! Right! I don't expect anything. That's so true!

[@diggersid456]

i find playing same guitar and amp for to long gets me in a rut and become uninspiring

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Interesting part is I am enjoying variety of guitars. But I am so admire someone who only have a few guitars. That's my dream!