Guitar Session Legend TIM PIERCE showed me what it takes to be the BEST

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

What a great experience!! Tim is so sweet & incredible musician & educator!!

[@mimisounds2843]

as are you Tomo!🙌🤗

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@mimisounds2843 Thank you! You're very kind!

[@michaelkilgore]

I learn from Tomo method! Bahaha funny seeing you here :)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@michaelkilgore Thank you!

[@markbeling3330]

Tomo the legend!! As is Tim. So happy for you Mia

[@Texasbluesalley]

Hearing Tim think his way through building something is some of the most instructive stuff I've heard.

[@jeffdubuque3755]

hey man i`m a big fan of your channel also.

[@oceancrosby4578]

Yes, I was thinking "feeling" the same. Useful learning to watch someone like Tim create.

[@MarcoH72]

💯

[@AbidKhan-nr5ww]

Nice

[@anyiimang3610]

He’s really a teacher huge talent, good heart and spirit.😊

[@Texasbluesalley]

07:50 - "It should be a choice rather than a habit". That's a whole lesson right there.

[@SirenaWF1]

It should be, but for some it needs to be a habit before it becomes a choice.

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

@@SirenaWF1 "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist"

[@mctavish23]

Well said

[@jstnxprsn]

Right?

[@morbidi]

YES!

[@davidg5898]

This is the moment your career really begins. Getting noticed professionally and beginning to work with and learn from the masters. I'm very excited for you!

[@liamtraveller5469]

Yeah, for having boobs on a plate

[@generaljj577]

she asks the right questions very dedicated

[@johnbaldwin2948]

She's got the right breasts...who is ANYBODY trying to kid.

[@Mysterywhiteboy78]

Being a young female with big jugs makes a huge difference. Had it been a guy the same age he would not have received the same level of attention and mentoring. It's just nature.....men are tuned to notice these things above and beyond everything else....

[@jeffro.]

Awesome, Mimi! I'm glad for you as well! I'm super glad to see you branching out to compose, not just doing "covers." Good for you, you'll do well!

[@sdgoes99]

I’m so glad you got that opportunity to spend time with Tim, he is brilliant. And he still has such joy in has in his playing, it makes for a long career.

[@getarman59]

Mimi, you have come so far in your lead playing. I’ve been watching you for a long time and enjoying watching you grow into a wonderful guitar player. I’m 71 years old and playing since 1965, and I get inspired by watching people like you on your journey discovering playing guitar. Thank You!

[@Stevo_Drums]

Tim Pierce is legendary!! I’m so happy you got to hang and learn with him. Treasure this moment ❤️

[@mimisounds2843]

Thank you so much! I certainly will❤️

[@tony3231]

That’s like winning the lottery!!

[@Ravco99]

Wow. That ending by Tim !!!!! What a dream to be in that genius company !! Thank you Mimi for bringing this to us guitar fans. I’ll be busy now researching Tims work ;)

[@douglasfuqua7082]

OMG, Mia, you can't get better instruction/tips/techniques than Tim !!!! Thanks, Tim, for cutting out part of your day to work with Mimi. You're both great talents. Very glad to see you still "paying it forward", Tim. (Pay close attention, Mia)... This was WONDERFUL !!! Tim, I'm no longer on the west coast...moved to Texas, now retired in Florida (BMI, still songwriting, etc.). Gotta get back out there, sometime, and say "hello again", you & to (Dave) Pensado, and way up the coast to drop in on friends there, too (studios). Man, good to watch this vid. Way to Go, Mimi. This was PERFECT !!!

[@tony_n316]

Getting a master class from Tim Pierce is a bucket list item for most guitar players... Within the industry he's incredibly well known and respected as one of the best session guitarists out there. He's worked with so many artists including Rick Springfield and Phil Collins.(to just name a couple) He's the guitar behind the Goo Goo Dolls biggest hit and he was the guitar player for Bon Jovi's first hit "Runaway". Many people think Ritchie Sambora was the guitar player for that album, but he came later... I'm so glad you had the opportunity to sit down with him, you'll remember this forever.

[@VictorEMusique]

Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over ... it's CRAZY how many huge songs Pierce has played on...

[@CaptainChainsaw2]

I'm blown away by the opportunities that have come your way.

[@pauleddy5146]

Always be open to the players. Each one has something you can "steal" and make your own. What has been learned never wants to go to the grave with the musician, but is gladly passed along to the soul who seeks it.

[@stephen25uk]

Wow, that's amazing, Tim's accumulated knowledge was so obvious here. He hooked me immediately he said his guitar part was a little too busy so left some notes out and immediately improved the track. His tone was immaculate. From there it got better and better.

[@michaelwirth6843]

God how hard it is to play something 100% perfect, but this guy does that casually.

[@lucasjames572]

Tim Pierce and Josh Smith are two of the best. To be with either one of those guys and having them show you the ropes is priceless.

[@Guitargate]

So damn cool. Great to see this, and awesome to meet you in LA

[@mimisounds2843]

Yes great to meet you! keep in touch 😊

[@jstnxprsn]

@@mimisounds2843 You gonna play somewhere while in L.A., Mimi. I'd love to go to watch and hopefully meet you. - Jstn

[@christopher-miles]

this guy!

[@PedalPawn]

Awesome video!!! So insightful & thanks so much Tim for taking our Fuzz for a spin at the end 🤯 Smashing it Mimi 🔥🎸

[@thedude7450]

God I wish stuff like these KZbin videos were around 40 years ago when I was first learning to play. This is stuff I learned by trial and error without any teachers. I'm 54 now and I still learn stuff on here everyday. Kids today don't know how easy they have it. You will never have to slow your record down to 16 speed and wear it out trying to learn a solo. Anything you want to learn is likely already on KZbin somewhere.

[@johnnywinford7789]

Yes my brother. We have to do some work for hours to get things smoothed out. But kids today didn't get to live through the music like we did. They haven't even discovered half of it.

[@godeplatformyourself7108]

In other words, you actually know how to play and probably have legitimate feel for the music.

[@007SpencerForHire]

Making up for it now. I'm nearly 60. Started guitar and gave up at 16. God I wish I hadn't!!! A friend persuaded me to buy an electric about 5 years ago and I have played almost every day since. I am just mesmerised by the availability of genius such as Tim Pierce on YT. Amps. Guitars. Rigs. Lessons. We are ridiculously spoiled and I love it. Half way through watching this I went and turned on my Marshall Origin 50c. Now I'm going to take my laptop, play that last bit of the video from about 15.00 onwards and see if I can improvise along with Tim!!

[@frankiechan9651]

There were so many gems of information in this condensed video. I can only imagine what you had to leave out. Tim still plays with so much joy after so many decades in the industry, always seems to be learning and shares his knowledge and gifts with us. What an amazing experience you had with him and thanks for showing us a glimpse of it.

[@TheRycooder]

Tim is SUCH a WONDERFUL man, so extraordinarily talented and so kind. What a great day for you I'm sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@Spidouz]

So much knowledge and experiences to learn from Tim in just one session with him. You’re a lucky girl for this moment, and he’s a lucky man to have you in his studio.

[@phatmorph]

Gotta love Tim!! It's always a pleasure to watch him smile when a great phrase happened!!

[@b.scottfarthingsworth]

Great vid Mimi, Tim is one of my ALL-TIME favorites. His phrasing, dynamics, fluidity - just an immensely tasty player that can do it all. I am so jealous of you getting to sit with the Master and sit in his chair before all those amps and effects. It must have been an amazing feeling to be there sharing licks with him in the control room of my dreams. So happy for you to have had that experience👍

[@bravestarr2001]

Wasn't familiar with Tim Pierce but he's got the smoothest touch. Looks more like he's painting than playing. Congratulations on having such a great experience! Many thanks for the upload.

[@mattflickinger8151]

You 100% have listened to music he’s contributed too. Legend…. And yea, impeccable touch

[@mdu2112]

First minutes I ever saw Tim I thought he was a very enthusiastic hobbyist, with serious GAS! The playing, the tone... I looked him up and... got it straightened out.

[@MikeCarlyleWMass]

@@mattflickinger8151 Agree with this. Tim played the solo on the BonJovi tune Runaway, not Richie Sambora... to offer one example illustrating you've heard his playing without having any reason to know it.

[@maximumguitarage]

@@MikeCarlyleWMass he is a phenomenal session player and teacher, one of the best in the business.

[@richfiryn]

Mia this is a very well deserved door that just opened wide for you to bloom through. Congrats and looking very much forward to future collaborations.

[@sao9995]

Tim is such a fine and good man and teacher, and his talent is just sick, but his ability to humbly display his experience makes him magical.

[@ck1511]

Long time guitar player here but Tim makes me feel like I still don't know how to do anything lol....some great tips and tricks! Thanks for the vid

[@markosaarela3537]

Tim just has a killer tones in his guitar.. This is where you can really tell his been doing music few decades.. his playing is like water, so effotless and smooth.. I swear if you close youre eyes and just listen, you can connet to universe..

[@wompa70]

Tim's the best. An afternoon with him is like a whole year in a college class.

[@BaconFire]

Tim is the man! Such class and expressiveness mixed with knowledge. I never fail to learn from him. Glad you got to meet this amazing human being.

[@brianbrino4310]

I loved it and you both complemented each other so well in your musical approach to guitar playing! Thank you soooo much for sharing!

[@j.n.jacksonjr.170]

Mimi , one of the most enjoyable videos I’ve ever seen! As a guitarist , always trying to learn, you are lucky enough to have sat with a master of his craft! So inspiring. Much love from America!

[@jasonbone5121]

Song writing 101 with Tim Pierce. Congrats on going to Tim's for some mentoring! Fuzz sounded great!

[@duncansbuddy]

A livin' legend and great person, can see you appreciate and absorb all the experience and knowledge Tim offers. Am glad for u.!!!

[@rexjamerson9316]

I was not familiar with Tim, before seeing this video. My older brother, who taught guitar for years, met and got to know James Burton, also a legendary session/studio guitarist who has played for close to 400 artists. Very down to earth gentleman and very humble. A supposed legendary blues guitarist tried to show him up at a nightclub and called James up to the stage and let's just say this particular individual got rather humbled. Most people on this forum would recognize his name. I have the greatest respect for all session musicians.

[@javascript6948]

James Was Elvis Presley’s guitarist and well know for being a master on telecaster .

[@rexjamerson9316]

@@javascript6948 my older brother new James Burton pretty well and James would get free tickets to the Elvis concerts when he would come to Kansas City. We also got free tickets to the John Denver concerts. Super nice guy and very down-to-earth.

[@scovilsmusic]

Tim has played with so many awesome guitarists and epic hit makers in the music Industry..congrats all of your success and the future

[@alexnetick1834]

These are real cool videos. I wish stuff like this was around when I started guitar (80s).

[@MrKoladge]

AWESOME!!! So glad to hear you got the chance to work with Tim. He is the Master.... Best of luck.

[@robertashton8069]

Now, this warms my heart. Welcome to the community of Cool, Mimi!

[@GeoffSweet]

No finer human to learn from. Tim is a CONSTANT source of tasteful inspiration. Well done!

[@stevescuba1978]

It is so refreshing to see such a young talented person so clearly in awe of her teacher. It is obvious that you understand what an incredible gift it is to have a mentor of the highest caliber, and even better, you appreciate it. Well done, and a great way to progress ahead of your peers! And for Tim's part, what a class act. Here you have one of the greatest session players of the last few decades just giving out advice and lessons to anyone who will listen. Then he takes it a step further and mentors the next generation to take his place when the time comes. I am so thankful for folks like you who open up the world of guitar for an old beginner like me.

[@gergemall]

So wonderful. I’ve followed Mimi for some years . She’s a very hard worker.❤

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

Look at you. Living the dream. How cool is that!! 😲👍

[@michaelsparks6084]

Tim is The Best, Love his channel! Mimi this is a chance of a lifetime, so happy for you! Drink it all up girl! Tim is so generous!❤

[@Junior-rl2cy]

No doubt this was an incredible experience with Tim for sure!!! 💥 Great techniques 🎸✍️ But Mimi, I wanna say, I really like the personal adventure touch you've added the past months to your videos ☺️✨

[@dustylover100]

She gets better every time out. Congrats, Mimi.

[@michaelaiello9525]

Since I was 13, about 6 years ago!! Man, what a different world for learning guitar than when I was 13 to 19! I had a cheap turntable and WPLJ 95.5 as my mentors...

[@bingobango4840]

Such a treat to get advice from such a MASTER as TIM PIERCE! Glad that you shared it with us!!!! AWESOME

[@johnharreld4875]

So cool to hear Jeff Babko's name! I went to high school with him and had a lot of common friends. Good guy! Jeff, if you're out there, take care and best wishes!

[@twoeagles19]

Keep that humble teachable Spirit and you'll go as far as You want , good video , nice gentleman .👏🎸

[@DistrictSoundLab]

They’re beautiful. The two players in this video, that is. What else would I be talking about

[@ELWOOD..]

"Should be a choice, not a habit". I love that.

[@shankrl1]

This is one of the best guitar vids I've seen. Man Tim is legend. And great playing Mimi holy shit

[@guitars929]

He is a legend and I’ve only just discovered him.

[@syd4444]

Learning from the masters is the way to go Mimi and to get the chance to do it in real life is a real bonus and will really allow your guitar playing to flourish. I learned to play the guitar at the age of eight in 1959 and by the mid 60's was quite a good player then one day I just gave up and didn't really play it again until I was in my 50's. I just wish KZbin was on the go in my younger days because it has taught me a lot even listening to youngsters like yourself. Never give up like I did and now regret it, reach for the stars, anything is possible if you love it and really want it. Best Wishes.

[@sharmalarm]

That’s so cool you got to hang out and learn with one of your heroes, in his studio!! 😆🥳 Living the dream, Mia! You deserve every minute of it. So excited for you on your journey 🎸🏄‍♀️🤘

[@fabieneldridge3414]

He is Great ! You are to but your young and have a life time ahead of you . Remember to Celebrate Life every chance you get ! Be Happy !

[@rio_nakao1012]

When I hear TIM PIERCE, I think of him as the guy who plays on most of Rick Springfield's albums and live tours, an LA studio musician, and I have memories of him as a guitarist like S. Lukather and Michael Landau.😇😇😇　😘💖💖💖

[@SudipBishwakarma]

Wow the way Tim explains is so clear and makes sense a lot. So much knowledge just right there. Love the way when he says it should be a choice rather than a habit. Just love it!

[@tony3231]

That’s a very astute observation!! I feel the same way

[@michaelcoughlin8238]

I wonder how many times a month Tim is sitting right there noodling around, looks at his watch, and says "oh crap, I was supposed to be at ???? 2 hours ago!" He just seems like someone who enjoys what he does so much that time just flies by.

[@thetragicyouth]

Nothing touches the heart more than seeing someone living their dreams. So thrilled for you. [EDIT: Just scrolled through his discography on Wiki - he's worked with friggin' EVERYONE!!! 😯]

[@asdf9890]

This is a treat, 2 of my favorite to watch! Great to see you together. Glad you got to experience his gear Mimi, jealous!!!

[@13thAMG]

Wow, getting a personal mentor session with Tim, (friend of some of my pro pals), how immensely fortunate you are.

[@jmaripen]

Tim! You are a hero and an inspiration to many! You are a gem to music!

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

Once in a lifetime experience. Congratulations. This was awesome.

[@erandajanaka3790]

Excellent dear. Simply ❤❤❤❤. Million miles away 😢

[@benmaguire4098]

Tim is so cool .. you can see & hear that he is still like a kid in a candy store .. he still loves it .. I bet it was almost too much to absorb all at once .. lol Lucky you have the Film footage to keep going back too . Priceless lessons in so much more than just playing .. I bet you had some gr8 chats too ..

[@TheKannenbergGroup]

I love watching this guy mentor a young person out of respect for the future. Very encouraging video.

[@robertvance1873]

Tim worked on just about every Album Rick Springfield did in the 80's if you want to see Tim And Springfield together in a cool video watch from 1985 called The Beat Of The Live Drum.

[@kennyroadknight1771]

What a brilluant guide he is for you. Panning, too. Mimi Im loving all this experiance along with you. What a treat. 🎸 Lincoln lass shines. Should put you in the Lincoln Echo. 😁👌✨☀️🎸🌹

[@Fawkes1978]

Just sitting in that chair and not be debilitated by a neutron star weight worth of nerves would be an achievement in its own...

[@thenumber1bobo]

Tim is just such a real dude. I could listen to him talk about guitar phrasing and pocket all day. The way he slows it down and puts thought into it but can still speed it all up intuitively when he's playing is something you will not find often.

[@EricLeCrennSanchez]

Tim is such a dope guitarist

[@MrPlanefreak]

I could watch and listen to Tim forever, what an inspiration and a whole lesson in guitar playing and the use of effects right there. Thanks for Sharing this Mimi. Well done you. Amazing

[@sledgehammer80sband37]

This is total gold dust - what a fabulous time you must have had - he's just such a good teacher :)

[@mimisounds2843]

I had the best time!! thanks for watching!😊🤘🥳

[@aaronreeves8376]

What a mentor to have, good for you🤓 Oz Noy is incredible, I’ve seen him up close and live twice.

[@RandyHanley]

He's super chill but, even as a drummer, I can tell this guy knows SO MUCH. The way he plays against the song is somehow laid-back, but perfectly on time.

[@Zepster77]

Gotta love how she always puts her best foot forward, this young lady

[@allenthomas2739]

Wow Mia his playing is so very crisp and clean he's a number one Mentor to be inspired by you lucky Girl

[@stuahlers1528]

I’ve learned more over the last 20 minutes than the last 20 years, Great mentor, fantastic execution and insightful tips that help you create. Thanks Mimi! Inspirational to say the least!

[@Mike-yg8ig]

My son is a professional guitarist, mostly blues and blues rock. You're an excellent player and you're also very beautiful.

[@Saxtoo]

I just got back from my Dentist today. Been dreading it. Made a £1 supermarket lasagne. So nice too. No gristle. Then I listened to your day with Tim. What a great sound and lesson, and I don't even do guitar! Miles Davis said it's not the notes you put in, but the notes you leave out. This holds true with all improv. Tim demonstrates this really well. Thank you Tim, and Mimi. 🎶🎷🦆💨 ps. (I had an old Auntie family friend who was also called Mimi. Asked how she got her name, so told me: as her mum gave birth to her, there was an opera playing on the radio, and a character was Mimi, hence her getting named after her!)

[@Hominid999]

Absolutely inspiring. Tim's instruction is second to none, as is his playing.

[@scoutgirl7739]

What a fantastic video! Tim Pierce is more than an amazing guitarist. Hes a wonderful teacher, technician, engineer, creator and 'Producer!' This video session is priceless, and Mimi is the 'Sweet heart guitarist' for this 21st century of budding musicians. Stay sweet Mimi. The world is your oyster. Kurtiss (citizen joe)

[@brucelangsteiner4599]

WOW Mimi!! Working with one of the masters! Good for you! I know we're going to hear a lot more from you in the future.

[@mimisounds2843]

thank you!!

[@karl1949]

Great vid ~ super generous ~Tim ROCKS!!! thanks Mimi ...cheerio'

[@daveflanagan4213]

Good to see Mimi ‘s talents go beyond two parts

[@stephensmalldridge9504]

Awwwww Mia, what a great and timeless classic video you just made You are well on your way It was obvious that you impressed Tim Pierce And it was also obvious that you understood everything he was sharing with you It's also obvious You Have Arived Rock on Blues Lady 💙 🎸💥🌹💥🎸💙 🇺🇸🇬🇧 🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@w13rdguy]

Finally, Tim with a student on his level, lol! Seriously, a very informative video, this! 👍

[@DeuCeNTX]

I love the way Tim varies his note volume between phrasing... a lot of players have a more consistent volume throughout their riffs and that volume is often just "loud." Tim is so good about playing like you would speak. We naturally vary our tones, speed, and volume and that's how he plays. my favorite player by far for so many reasons. just a wholesome wealth of knowledge.

[@Blowncapacitor84]

this is so awesome!!! good stuff Mimi!!!

[@JGlassy]

Always something new to learn from Tim!, and as someone newly discovering your innovative playing, I’m looking forward to more from you Mimi.

[@zigwil153]

Tim, you rascal.

[@federicotraeger2332]

I really like the punctuation and the analogy of speaking loud and soft for emphasizing. Very expressive playing, both of you!

[@syanpyi3267]

You are great 😘😘

[@ElTestok]

I can never get over how Beautiful you are. Every. Single. Time. It's just that smile... God Dayum!

[@SongmanKK]

Always helps a woman to have her chest out if she want to attract attention 😂

[@SongmanKK]

@@egodeathmusic Says who? She's a decent guitarist, but she knows what's she's doing by openly displaying her (ample) assets.

[@sabbirhasan6934]

The king of dynamics in his playing, Mr Tim Pierce

[@АнтониоБандера-п6й]

So. Nobody will say anything about those? 🌐🌐

[@davidbutler8850]

Mimi songs.... I love you it's an experience every time I listen to you and your friends 🤩

[@kerryewen3624]

How could you concentrate with those in your face ? Don’t try to be politically correct. We are all thinking it .