“Whiskey Before Breakfast” and keeping the bar high.

[@mt-nv4jd]

Striving for good clean musicianship is absolutely the ideal. Thanks for that.

[@bluespower1961]

Udaman. With out giving it all away, can you tell us what your sequencing is. It seems you have a go to sequence in your scales , arps etc. Have you been woodshedding? Your at top of your game. Insane virtuosity. Ive had cancer for 22 years know. Playin probably keepin me alive. IDk. You inspire me to get better. Your time is greatly appreciated by all.

[@gregwz2n735]

This hit the nail on the head man. I have thought exactly this without being able to put it into words. There is a whole generation of VERY gifted musicians that instead of honing their craft want to be the deadhead jammers getting high and being cool. Again...fine but the shame to me is that I really believe there are a bunch of Chris Thile or young Tony Rice caliber players that are content to play slop and not go where the music could take them with some dedication. Thanks for giving us som fresh thought and some access to your world. We all just want to be you ya lucky son of a gun.

[@isaiah_huff]

That's my dream. I just started lessons and whiskey is my first assignment. I was assigned to learn it in every position on the fretboard and come up with 2 different chord voicings. Did it in one day haha!

[@loopmasta5104]

'Doo do do do doos' is a great technical term. I like it.

[@no59do56]

Without knowing much about your early life etc. My ear naturally picks up bluegrass techniques in your playing!

[@BadToad1963]

It's easy to be humble when you play like I do. I admire you for your humility and for keeping it real. Your approach to the fretboard is like so many others that "get it", like Andy Wood, Jack Ruch, Tim Pierce.... blah blah blah. I'm slowly catching on; my brain gets it more so than my fingers. Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, Bela Fleck, Danny Gatton - just ridiculous amounts of talent; they obviously get it.

[@lloydshoot6739]

Highlarious! Always enjoy and get great ideas. Thanks!

[@JasminBellavance_Music]

Very true! Love that Bela Fleck Drive record....👍

[@michaelschaefer7962]

I’ll add Russ Barenberg to your list of top-tier guitarists-gorgeous tone, great melodic sense. His Homespun video is one of my touchstones. The version of “Big Sciota” he, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, and Sam Bush do on their “Skip, Hop, and Wobble” album is my favorite fiddle tune of all time. Thanks, GT, as always!

[@davidpepper442]

That Martin just sounds excellent Guthrie. So mid-focused and warm. Perfectly suited to what you were playing. Cheers!

[@williamhurrelbrink3324]

Also, THANK YOU THANK YOU for your absolute honesty. It may piss a lotta folks off. But I get what your sayin. We ALL have our own tastes. I’m gonna go check out some of these records right now. Thank you very much for the insight. Thank you for the suggestions. I didn’t have access to anything like this as a beginning guitar or stringed instrument lover so, this is real. This is what I love. I’m highly inspired by you sir. A friend/family member suggested you a couple years ago to me as a means to learn this wonderful instrument and I’ve enjoyed every video and recorded song you have produced that I know about. So again. Thank you sir for the great advice, the honesty, and the wonderful little lessons in music and life. Good day.

[@zodiacbluesbaby]

"Musicality as a given", that's why I like Guthrie's approach, unlike some guitarists who seem to miss the point

[@staticchair]

We love the convo... Waiting for Your Rap album.

[@allenchief6351]

Love when you Bluegrass flatpick. Enjoyed your spot yesterday with Oates on Paste mag

[@Will-sh8kl]

Thanks Guthrie!

[@millerjeff]

Thanks Guthrie. So glad I've got your course on JamPlay. Outstanding. Appreciate your desire to help us all.

[@guthrietrappmusic]

Thanks, man! Check out Artist Works for sure. 100% 👍🎶😎

[@millerjeff]

@@guthrietrappmusic I'll check out the website. Thanks

[@brettneuberger6466]

Impressive! Hard to believe you haven’t played it in a while. Super clean.

[@VonBluesman]

I love the song Whiskey Before Breakfast, it is one of my favorites played on the mandolin. That sure is a beautiful looking and sounding Martin, the tone is so balanced. Thanks for the video. 👍🙏😎✌️

[@hamishmcfenda4197]

Hi Guthrie from Sydney Australia, I don't miss any of your videos, fantastic playing and I agree with the talk. Music is my life so it is important to do it right, playing in tune, in the beat pocket, clean and clear, that's the goal, you are the inspiration, please come to Sydney.

[@martybaer3050]

I spent time yesterday on Artist Works..still getting through your stuff slowly. Year 2.. I am now watching this early Saturday..getting my weekend on track. Dig your style Dude ...(a Big Lebowski start to the day) Many thanks Guthrie.

[@jonnybeck6723]

1964 and I'm hanging out at the coolest place there is (the only?) in Westport Connecticut... Pit Kinsolving's music store, and everyone's tripping on the Martin 000-28 steel string 12th fret slot head... Geeze Louise, that axe was some kinda sweet sounding/playing piece (!)

[@deadpatriot8047]

I’m here for the updates as much as the lesson and the ridiculously good playing dude thanks

[@Mark.R.]

Hey Guthrie! Always enjoy your playing and talking. :) - And I'm enjoying your Artist Works class - top notch. Thanks.

[@Sammywhat]

That dudu dudu triplet feel is really special. I'll be "borrowing" all of these licks here, GT!! You are definitely the Obi Wan Kenobi of alternate picking - imho.

[@randalltindall282]

I’m a country player but I absolutely love the bluegrass genre!!! Thanks Guthrie for the post!!!

[@davidturner9266]

When the guitarist his name is Guthrie you don't expect classical music just classical with the Blues thank you mr. Guthrie you're the finishing puzzle of my guitar Journey

[@haroldhale1467]

Appreciate the playing lessons and chatting about making nice clean crisp playing …. Your teaching & versatile styles I’m a big fan of it keeps me motivated and inspired

[@rosskirkes5470]

Much respect....Love all the "talkin'..." You are keeping it real and we all love it.. Thanks.

[@Dylan96n]

I thought this was you playing jazz at first. Love the fluidity and just the approach in general. Im guessing you like the right kinds of music. Love the vibe and the music man, keep bringing light to this life that we have.

[@lonecrow1577]

Great sounding Martin.

[@CKThreee]

Just rediscovered your channel, Guthrie. Just wanna say I truly appreciate guys that are at your level, dropping this knowledge for everyone else lol. I try to take away atleast one or two tricks from every video you post and it's def made me better as a player. Keep it up and keep spreading that positivity!

[@jonathanavery7583]

Thanks for the detailed answer to my question GT! Will check out those records! Cheers!

[@tinman4585]

Thank you for all you do for us Guthrie!! i look forward to new videos and slow them down to try and get them up to speed . i've been struggling for 50 years or so.

[@sebastienrobichaud6689]

Thanks for sharing!

[@FerrisFlyer]

Gutherie you are the man. Love your teaching style and philosophy. I am looking forward to signing up for your artist works stuff. Thanks for these videos.

[@752brickie]

An amazing video !! The playing is phenomenal !!!!! Thank you !!!

[@alan.macrae]

Totally enjoyed hearing you play at the Colonial Friday night with John Oates. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and listening to your music. Sorry about the shotgun shell on the sidewalk! Come up again, lots of great places for you to play and you're welcome anytime!

[@murrineglass]

Thanks so much for taking the time to do these vids. What an amazing knowledge drop.

[@BriMcFly4444]

I actually really love all the talking. Thanks for your vids, man.

[@jeline55]

So good!! See you Wednesday in Phoenixville PA. Wahooo!!!

[@jkaznosky]

Started on a flatpicking journey a few months ago. This is is great. Thanks Guthrie.

[@JustinMan730]

Your playing is always amazing (absolute top tier, IMO), but I feel like you're getting even better. Some serious fire in these last few handfuls of videos, man. Thanks so much for sharing as much with us as you do.

[@andywilson1985]

Thanks a lot Guthrie! This is my favorite fiddle tune. This song started my love for bluegrass. I even asked you to play it several times in the comments.

[@russhicksart]

Loved seeing more of your bluegrass side.

[@tedvansickle2624]

Guthrie, I'm loving you & that Martin! More!

[@Steve-si8hx]

What a beautiful little Martin, and also beautiful playing as always.

[@chrisbarrineau7896]

So glad you didn't say South Carolina Hippies! I enjoy your videos and playing. You clearly put the work in and don't sugar coat the ethic! Wishing the best.

[@JohnGriffith-w2w]

Man ! It’s as though this guy has nothing better to do than get up every day and work his butt off being a musician! 😎🎸

[@markreddoch6047]

Between your AW lessons and utube videos I have learned a ton. Keep up the good work!

[@DannyBrooks1]

Once again another solid gold lesson! If only you were my next door neighbor.

[@williamhurrelbrink3324]

Back home!! Watched the show with John. Good stuff!! I wish there was an apple channel of just this right here tho. You and folks like you, expressing on wood and strings. Thanks so much.

[@paulorobertosoaresjr.6436]

That is a beautiful sounding acoustic 0- type guitar, really full and round. Beautifully played...

[@jonledrew]

Wonderful! Guthrie, you’re a joy!

[@johnmirabile3535]

Next time your in Brooklyn i have to come see you guys!

[@docsiltanen]

Damn… that was magical !!! Thank you for that !

[@Toddfury]

Come and play in Brisbane, Australia!

[@iantaylor827]

Mate. Love this Thanks so much.

[@williamhurrelbrink3324]

Wow that Béla Fleck album is something else… a new favorite.

[@Az_1987]

I'd love for you to come and visit us in Australia. Bring the trio. You can stay at my place 👍🏼

[@HudsonHandel]

Keep talkin’ keep rockin’.

[@johnkozlowski6993]

Wow, so good!

[@janiclindsay9251]

The return of the Beast !! Respect man !

[@bikeknight54]

Good stuff, Guthrie. Excellent picking and record recomendations. Never apologize for your opinion!

[@johnobrien5486]

If you’re having fun keep doin it!

[@sayetka]

Love the bluegrass video! Thanks! If you ever get the time for a mando lesson that would be great! ✌

[@dave_d_i_a_l]

Just watched the Paste jam with John…. Killer jam GT, always inspiring.

[@aubreykingguitar]

It sounds great, I like how you play

[@KelsterVonShredster]

Just bought a year subscription to your country guitar course on Artistworks....you're my favorite guitar youtuber hands down; you speak to the simpleton in me lol. Sending virtual guitar love from Ottawa Canada!

[@tefenstrat]

Guthrie- So something you said on this video I loved it more than anything I've heard you say...and I just went from being a fan to being HUGE fan because of it.....When you talked about you wish you could spend an hour on the phone with all of us because that how much this stuff means to me! WOW that is so cool in my book...and obviously the "stuff" in this case is music. So you see you are now talking person (me) who truly believes that I love music just about more than anyone on the planet...especially the early rock from the 60s and 70s. I could go on and on about that....But I did want to mention a documentary I watched last night about the Grateful Dead...now I wasn't a huge fan of theirs until last night AND when I found out that Jerry Garcia played the steel Guitar on CSNY Teach your children....and he had just learned how to play the Steel the day before !! OMG Anyway when they first started to play together they played blue grass and I mean they REALLY got into it and became really really masters at it. Then they picked up the electrics...and the song they end the documentary with -- Jerry plays some unbelievable guitar. Anyway - I brought all that up because of the way you said your roots came from bluegrass. LOL--well I just watched the last part of your Video and maybe your didn't think Jerry and the boys were any good? ....but they sure sounded good to me and they sure seemed to practice thier asses off ....granted that was way back in the early 60s when they were playing that....style

[@jccopeland100]

That was awesome! I have been trying to learn this song for months and the progress is very slow. I'm going to work on that exercise you played to build speed. I also think I need to stop looking at the TAB. Thanks for the great video!

[@MarkYoakam-fj9hw]

I know what you mean about Four hours a night, four days a week for four years. Your chops just get so good. That's something you can't teach. Dues.

[@LeoLucas360]

06:28 those 3 notes are amazing

[@zlatkodraskovic5532]

Brutal and beautiful 🙏🏽

[@llf6188]

Guthrie, thank you for your down to earth comments!! Thank you for sharing some honest thoughts. Specifically about tuning and being in tune. How many band members tune to their own tuner not to the instruments of the other band members? I know this sounds "silly" but it does make a difference. Thanks!

[@MdriscollIRR]

Hey Guthrie, you play that like you’ve played that before😎

[@twoputt5]

I don't know if you ripped through or cruised through the scales but I love that very inspiring!

[@davidt9841]

Love the Good Mood, man! I watched your performance with John at Paste, it was Killer! You’ve been getting around! Safe Travels for your future trips! Love your playing on this video! 👍🎸✌️😎

[@emilienbialecki448]

What a good night rest does to you... Happiness, creativity, longevity

[@joshellyson]

Mr GT, if this is a "rant", then its a good rant. And it is not "elitist" to think a musician should be able to play well. A great artists learns how to do it well, and then from there can "break the rules" if the music calls for it. And it was wonderful to hear some of my acoustic hero's names mentioned! Thanks for sharing it is terrific.

[@88elton]

Cheers pal great stuff

[@amico78]

Great Guthrie!! Blastness & Coolness in their very purity🎶 you've also a lot of blues, by the way. You can talk with the very bests, even if you are not "just" a bluesman. With one of your Instgrm stories You introduced me to Anson Funderburgh and he's a cornerstone. Bless you!

[@davess237]

Nice. I play that one in C, but I'll try to steal what you're doing in D. I'm a 12 fret kind of guy, and that little Martin sounds great.

[@susiewheeler8197]

Watched yesterday with John

[@581937]

loved this video

[@zozocreek8327]

Please come to West Virginia

[@MichaelAntus]

Much respect...

[@peterritchie2990]

Hey Guthrie, you forgot to mention Tony Rice doing his album of Gordon Lightfoot. Desert island stuff.

[@100perdido]

Lillian will never be the same without Trapp Fest and Big Shoe. RIP Shoe and may Milwaulkee's Best be with you. But we "soldier on'" on Soldier Creek.

[@steveg.3022]

Would like to know more about turning a major scale practice into that “da - da - da” sequence. That would help me strengthen left and right hand coordination and make scales more musical. Recognize and like all the names you mentioned and made a list of those albums. T/Y

[@kansasblues]

ok got to dust that one off, thanks for the video

[@boathemian7694]

This was one of the first tunes Guthrie Burnett-Tison learned to play on flute!

[@mygicshow]

Beautiful fluid

[@Bill-se4gr]

I typically see you playing electric guitars live. Does playing an acoustic like this help you keep your Tele/Strat chops sharp, and do you recommend to your students that they consider picking up an acoustic for the same reason? Really love your spontaneous improv playing in your videos which is inspiring, and just hope you are able to find the time to continue these sessions!

[@stevetrivelpiece4189]

As a singer who wanted to step up his guitar technique, I’ve been playing these fiddle tunes heads for a couple years now. I still have a hard time improvising over them. Love the DoDoDo’s exercise! It’s like the descending melody in BlackBerry Blossom but for some reason I never thought to apply that pattern to other tunes and over other chords. Total lightbulb moment. (And on a 00-21 no less! check out mine in my profile pic) Really Appreciate it Guthrie!

[@texjam1]

Killin' me

[@stevevice9863]

Norman Blake is a good guy to watch and listen to. He makes it look easy, but he is a really clean player…..deceptively good.

[@futternut55]

Awesome Guthrie. Do you by any chance teach this song on your Artist Works site?

[@tylerlee549]

Hey man, got my guitar right here in my hand, I’ll take you up on that hour phone call 🤣

[@docsiltanen]

Check out Mark O'Connor's album "Markology"…if you haven't already…. I about wore my copy out as a young player trying to learn every lick…. pull haven't got it all ….. but it sure is fun to try.

[@mbach1187]

We don't want shorter videos haha / Dude I'd be pumped to see an hour of you just talking and playing random stuff.