Homeskoolin’ Volume 83, Tom Bukovac, Trip The Witch

[@austinlewis60]

Just finished a marathon of these videos. These videos will go down in history as the greatest guitar lessons ever recorded!

[@501chorusecho]

thank you dude...very sweet thing to say

[@soundlyadam]

I second what Austin said... insight in ways that aren’t traditional guitar “lessons”. More like insights into how life and experience make it into the music. Thanks man.

[@austinlewis60]

It should be called “Things You Should Actually Fucking Know”, honestly. It’s a guide for intermediate and advanced/pro players alike on just good attitudes and mindsets in the workplace of a Session Man. And actual helpful things to know about your gear. I’ll also own one of those Duesenburgs solely because of these videos, and your Gettin In Tune intro jam. Blessed be the jams.

[@christopherburtner9254]

Uncle Larry is coming out with a signature model...my wife is going to KILL me

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

same

[@385markcollier]

I hear ya. Me too.

[@goswo]

Are you still with us Bro?

[@onemanswrld]

"If you're thinking about jumping off a bridge...don't do it." (Session Man Words of Wisdom)

[@totallygibson1]

Both a guitar sage and unexpected life counselor. From a 24 year old just trying to keep that Christmas depression away, thanks Uncle Larry! 🤘

[@dshrute6622]

Hey Tom, thanks for a solid year--you've made the time fly by, and made the year better for a lot of us. And to any of my classmates with the Christmas affliction Uncle Larry mentioned, reach out to your friends here at Homeskoolin anytime, we're here for you. And I'm glad to report that I got to close down what may be the last class of the year, a bittersweet moment indeed, with an ice cold Rolling Rock in hand at just about 2am. Thanks Tom...seriously.

[@thenwyeti7270]

Trip the witch is a rad name

[@davidpekarsky2977]

Damn tasty Uncle Larry. Jeez. The Hero we didn’t know we needed, and couldn’t possibly have deserved...

[@501chorusecho]

Thank you sir, very kind words

[@DreaNEO]

Gospel words David

[@mikes2270]

Well said. That’s exactly how I feel.

[@Guitargate]

CORRECT

[@jakesillguitar4754]

Earliest I’ve ever caught a comment section. You’ve changed my life and my playing with this channel. Thanks for being such a massive inspiration to all of us Tom. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@briansilver786]

Hey Tom. Nice Guitar! It’s got to feel amazing having your own signature model. Congratulations you’ve definitely earned it! I’ve been binging on your videos since I discovered them about a month ago. Your playing is amazing, as everyone here knows, and the musical knowledge that you’re sharing is so valuable. Life lessons for any musician! Thanks so much for sharing and mentoring all of us.

[@randerson2842]

"Todd Rundgren is the king of the poychord!" Jacob Collier - "Hold my Capri Sun.."

[@billkiger9613]

Tom you have been the bright star in this dark year. Thanks so much for sharing you knowledge time and tales with us mortals. And a special thanks for sharing Gordon and your lovely wife with us. May the New Year bring you and the family great joy and happiness.

[@greenysguitars]

The link to that beastly Steve Morse Band video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6bWZH-dhLekeKc

[@juiceman1807]

That thing you did between .35 and.45 in the intro. has kept me busy for a while today thank you so much Tom! As a matter of fact I am now going to watch the rest of the video. I paused the video as soon as I heard it. Thank you so much man.

[@mikerocks8942]

Damn Uncle Larry!!! That SessionMan sure rings and sings!!! Congratulations you definitely deserve a signature model! Your gift of these vids have inspired me For Sure in more ways than one! Thanks again 🙏🏻🎸🎵

[@pergolafish]

Watched this vid for the same reasons we all do. Helped to see others have Christmas Depression. Also to hear about poly chords. Thanks Tom, you’ve helped our 2020 be less horrible.

[@brownsfan7753]

Thanks for sharing your new guitar! Beautiful sounding!!

[@sonofbarnsey]

Tom puts up video at about one morning Me: "As Levon Helm once said, 'Time for a midnight ramble!'"

[@toddbeeman5933]

Beautiful new guitar, Uncle Larry! I personally believe every guitar manufacturer should offer a Session Man model.. you deserve a load of endorsements. Happy holidays! Thanks for all the Knowledge and Inspiration you've continually shared with all of us. ..not all hero's wear capes! Sending peace & love from Missouri -nephew Todd

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

Like the name. Love the guitar. That is sweet. Happy New Year and thanks for making 2020 a lot less shitty.

[@leehefner4679]

Tom, that into jam was epic. I have a feeling I’ll be playing that one back at half speed for a hot minute to work out those voicings. Thanks for what you do!

[@richardcranium8500]

"Old 33" That's a beautiful guitar man sounds awsome. Love watching and listening to you play. I know one of them albums will be sent to this PA boy. Can't wait to hear it. Have a happy New Year!

[@duckfootjohnson8927]

Beautiful guitar. Happy holiday's Uncle Larry!

[@Marcus_C51]

I have missed so much--I was under a rock for the past two years apparently. Jesus! But i'm gradually working my way through this treasure trove of Homeskoolin'. Rolling Rock into a Genesis "Selling England by the Pount" coffee cup? You've been living large Uncle Larry! That Duesenberg Session Man is Sweet! Thank you so much for sharing your otherworldly knowledge of guitar.

[@WayneMemphisMojo]

Hey Uncle Larry for supplying lots of bright moments for 2020. I know we all appreciate it.

[@grantwilcox3738]

Todd “king of the Poly Chord” Rundgren. Love it. Another great show, guitar, and insights. We old men get Christmas depression too and you are a good relief of that. All the best!

[@bigebige9204]

Thanks for the Steve Morse reminder. I had the opportunity to catch this tour in Tallahassee..Uncle Larry you made my day...Peace

[@bubzulu]

Excellent message regarding Christmas depression !!! Uncle Larry's right you know . It gets better .

[@woodyboley9785]

The riffs , melodies , sage advice and pearls of wisdom that you generously drop , often with a throwaway delivery , are life changing. You are the Vibe Master. All hail , Uncle Larry.

[@andyhbassman]

Trip the Witch - a damn fine name. Thanks for all your tips, humour and wisdom throughout 2020 Uncle Larry. Just priceless.

[@gratefulpipeandcigar3239]

It’s so beautiful. Thanks for showing us! Love you man!

[@jperryfan]

Healthy & Happy New Year to you & your family! Thanks for what you do!

[@Stratocaster1969x]

Beautiful signature model, and very you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Tommy and "The Class"!!

[@creativeconcerts4511]

Dear lord, Tom! That opening is ridiculous! You never cease to amaze! Congrats on the new Duesenberg, as well! Gorgeous guitar!

[@29FIVEHOLE]

Night Skool!! Congrats on the Deuce & Happy New Year from the back row Sir!

[@davidpepper442]

Congrats on the Session Man Tom! What a great Christmas surprise. Seems like a pretty big milestone and well deserved. I bet blending in a Piezo on a semi-hollow body produces a great tone.

[@riverman6655]

What a beautiful signature guitar! Congrats Tommy!

[@brownmonkeybananayellow]

For later 0:00 intro jam 1:53 greetings, new Deuce! 6:06 RIP Leslie West [and Tony Rice] 6:50 depression, it gets better [fuck I hope] 7:58 C harmonics, poly chords, Todd Rundgren 9:55 Steve Morse kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6bWZH-dhLekeKc

[@charliewesley94]

Lots of wisdom here. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and experience with us. Happy new year uncle Larry.

[@model_number_band]

1. Highlight with mouse. (hold left mouse key while dragging cursor across text - in this case, the hyperlink at the top of your screen). 2. Control key + C key = copy 3. Control key + V key = paste Happy Almost New Year from Charleston, & your Uncle Shamus. Love this channel!

[@WillyKidd]

That new ax is a thing of beauty, Tom! Here's to a fantastic 2021 for the Session Man and his family; Mrs. Buxton and the lads. Not going to jump off a bridge, but I AM going to pour some more of our beloved elixir to accompany this video.

[@TopTechMoves]

Hey uncle Larry, greetings from Canada. I'm new to your channel, (maybe a month and a bit), it's refreshing to see simple, no nonsense, non edited, one take content like yours. Love the playing, the lessons and the session man stories! It's opened my eyes to the world of hired guns like yourself and Tim Pierce. I've just finished watching some vids from when you played with Joe Walsh during the Tom Petty tour! It's so neat to see the guy who we 've all been watching in your vids... just a modest, salt of the earth kinda guy, just having a jam in his garage while his kids are poking their heads into see what's dad 's up to... to then see you up on the big stage rubbing shoulders with some of the greats! It's wicked awsome...! I found myself not even watching Joe Walsh, I was to busy watching you beside him, thinking to my self "hey... there's our little Tommy, look at him go!!!!". Anyways man, your a badass and keep up the great work.

[@philroselle1514]

Congrats on the signature model!! A Very Happy and Healthy New Year to you and the family Tom!

[@jacqueshacerias1204]

I've been waiting for this Duesey!!

[@jamiejohnmcnutt350]

Thanks for the lessons and entertainment Uncle Larry. Hope you, yours, and my fellow classmates had a great Christmas and have a blessed New Year!

[@abfranklin8492]

Steve Morse is also a humble, down to earth man and a class act. Thanks, Uncle Larry.

[@MattXScott]

Happy New Year to you and the family. Thank you for all the videos. Just got my shirt in the mail!

[@mauricejay2099]

Uncle Larry's such a badass tech wizard that the Steve Morse vid just magically showed up on my KZbin feed without even having to do a search

[@johncaban5731]

Gorgeous guitar... congratulations, and the tones and improv are once again brilliant Uncle Larry! Thank you and wishing you and the family a very happy New Years!

[@ursula3438]

Hey Tom, love your show. My questions for the vcb: What are your criteria for great songwriting? How often do you come across a truly great song in the session world? Any advice for those of us who dabble in songwriting?

[@mgbasinski]

Happy New Year to you, Tom! You made 2020 so much better for so many of us, thank you! and, also, dang, that is gorgeous guitar, and sounding epic too!

[@ctimlock]

Hey Tom, just knocked my socks off with the 5th in the bass thing. Such an excellent sound and something I've loved in your playing but not been able to recognise. A perfectly timed lesson, much appreciated.

[@delv2473]

Christmas depression for me seems to be that I love the season so much it can be overwhelming and so often a let down.

[@gsmeeuwsen]

Thanks Tom! Love your videos and you're a monster player!!!

[@howardlongino2652]

excellent looking guitar. So thankful to listen and learn...

[@jmparker56]

I'll never forget when the The Dregs played in our little pub in Murfreesboro NC I think in 1981,1982. It was an amazing show. I was in awe of Morse's playing and the incredible tightness of that band. A real treat to see them that up close.

[@etburkentine455]

Love Steve as well. In my high school years and early college days I’d catch the Steve Morse band whenever they came within 100 miles. I spent hours upon hours learning dregs songs like ice cakes and Gina Lola breakdown and northern lights .The absolute master of alternate picking and a beast classical player. He and LaRue live did some great stuff. A friend of mine took lessons from Dave and I’d go see his band LAX as well. Steves first solo record with cruise middle blew my mind. He always inspired me to practice Bc he was the kind of guy you knew always had a guitar in his hand. I used to read stories about him practicing classical guitar while driving when he was in school. Just an absolute guitar Jedi and and a cool guy whenever I got a chance to talk with him after a show. He gave a me a few picks and an Ernie ball t shirt one time after a show in a club in Philly. Spent years enamored with him as a player.

[@gavinmacfarlane7044]

Thanks for the chat Tom. Congratulations on the signature Sessionman guitar - it’s a beaut. Trip the Witch is the most anticipated album of the decade now 😉

[@clgraham72]

Great advice about Christmas depression. The low times make the high times so much better.

[@davemabee5798]

Happy New Year to you and yours Tom, and the rest of the class as well. Cheers!

[@gusto73]

Hey Tom! What a great name. When I saw the video title...it hit me like a ton of beautiful STP bricks. As a longtime Dean DeLeo fan, I'm super excited to hear what you guys have put together. Please tell dear sweet uncle Dean that 'ol uncle Gus here in New Brunswick, Canada says hello. I really hope to hear Trip The Witch in early 2021....???

[@johnvcougar]

Great sounding soundbox, that one lovely tone!

[@forestgreenman]

"Can't You Hear Me Knocking", "Mississippi Queen" and I would add "Stay With Me" by The Faces to that list. The new guitar looks and sounds great! Always love when you can see the wood. Too bad the metal trim between the pickups and pick guard gets in the way. It looks cool, like the chrome trim on an old classic American auto. But, if it's in the way, sorry, it's gotta go! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

[@Nicko30able]

Uncle Larry....this Farmland Cafe shirt is one of the softest.... coolest looking t's I've had....the session man logo on the back is top shelf! Have a safe and prosperous New Year brother!

[@alexbostelle287]

I was trippin' right there🎶......i imagined a conversation between two angels in a tongue we don't recognize yet would love to understand....i would like to highlight the things that you graciously revealed during the year...."THE RUB"," SHOULDER PICKING"...an when ya strap the ax across your shoulder, flip the switch , always play with conviction, like you mean it. Thanks for making 2020 a good year in many ways in spite of all the confusing noise and contention.

[@Terry_Dale]

Trip the witch - great name! can't wait to hear this new material with you and Dean.

[@lumberjackted9644]

Thanks for the kind words about xmas depression Uncle Larry. Happy new year!

[@ironikaika]

What a sweet treat tonight. Thank you Uncle Larry.

[@bcrater6400]

Awesome guitar tone...Townshend's SG on Young Man's Blues at Isle of Wight....my fav. Happy New Year Uncle Larry and everybody!

[@joshfirlotte]

Unreal. Who inspires music like the intro? I need to listen to them all day every day

[@jamescoventry6657]

A band that the intro reminds me of is a great Australian band called The Drones , check them out.

[@dixilla]

Try Umphreys McGee

[@firstfret9904]

Part 1 is the best for the morse - i saw him on this tour thta began in 83. great player , but his writing chops are so special , they get overlooked .

[@yellowtruckproductions7502]

Thanks Tom! Happier New Year!

[@mattelder9147]

Happy New Year Tom. Loved your lessons and the music in 2020.

[@Big-A-Russel]

That guitar is beautiful sounds even more beautiful! I can't wait to get one when they come out for sale.

[@jimspencer4413]

They do look nice- $3500 list, though…

[@kentkloss6197]

Nice episode (?) Webisode (?) Xmas depression thing was positive message. Never suffered from it (knowingly) but I suppose I did get anxious about the Holiday season for a long time. Your very own Duess - The Little Duess Buk. Beautiful guitar. Finally, Steve Morse is a beast, love to see you spread the gospel. I saw him way back in 88. His show was $11 or $9 if you wanted to get in early and watch a demo / talk he was doing. Mind blowing. His explanation (or lack of being able to provide one) for Tumeni Notes still makes me laugh. He would try to talk about it and then just say - just watch this. Happy Holidays to the Buks.

[@scottpeterson9609]

The Little Duess Buk..... now that's perfect. Amazing how many vintage guitar guys are also vintage car guys.

[@Stereostupid]

Beautiful melody I absolutely love these kind of arrangements ! You're unreal

[@RipVDub]

Doctor, love the ideas on the poly chords and fifths in the bass. I’ve become a big fan of the V chord with the third in the bass. Always learning and always appreciated.

[@semilivesixstringstrumist5595]

Those two simple tricks are huge man. Thanks

[@heikkileppanen9605]

Happy New Year Uncle Larry, it´ll get better! Nice sig Duesy! You surely deserve it!

[@robfak]

I'm amazed by your taste in music, I'm amazed by your artistry that doesn't need any trick, just an iphone really, thanks

[@JiminTennessee]

Hey Tom, Couple quick hits... First - I am extremely grateful for your tutelage. The knowledge you are sharing is a life times worth. Thank you! Second, as a fellow tone freak, I assume you are a fan of Savoy Brown. With all the keyboard and guitar intermingled in some of their tunes. I have found them again recently and have a whole new appreciation for the musicianship on display within these early records (mostly due to our class). Street Corner Talking is amazing and specifically the song All I Can Do. Perhaps you might expounds bit on what is going on in this song. I find it extremely pleasant and really get a gas out of playing with the track. Keep on shining 👍✌️

[@JimFothergill]

Thanks Tom!!!! Great stuff!

[@Czeskauskas]

So many fu....n epic new albums of 2020 (Cory Wing - Meditations, Bill Frisell - 2 albums, The Teskey Brothers, Josh Smith at Spudd) and all above that....Uncle Larry with this Channel. Long live The Teacher !!

[@LeoAmuedo]

Awesome comments ...great playing...and a beautiful guitar!! Congrats!!

[@bsherbine]

Hey Tom- guitar looks and sounds killer... and very much looking forward to the trip the witch 🧙‍♀️ album

[@davidsingley9949]

The C with the G in the bass! A million times yes!!!! That's my trick on the end of a tune in C. It makes the bass player's note sound huge! Great minds... Well, minds... Well, never mind...

[@markusreuber8365]

I'm a big fan of Uncle Larry!!! And also I'm a big fan of Steve Morse since 1984, when I lived in Cologne and went to the concert in the Alter Wartesaal. So impressive... Greetings from Kleve in Germany. Markus

[@dragonsage6909]

Great share, you're so right about holding on when you feel down, I was so down five years ago, I had go do something, I walked away from a bad situation thinking, "where will I be a year from now if I just change a little every day" ..presto! Life is great! Thanks Tom! You are an inspiring teacher! Maybe an episode idea just to deep dive and explain all the extensions you use on common chords to spice up the sound, I use some that you show, but you catch me off guard with some.. Happy new year bro! All the best in 2021..(I accirently typed 2112)..haha Regards, Craig

[@pbluuz4509]

Um...I think when you get to the place where you've got a guitar named after you you ARE one of the greats.

[@jerrywilson4371]

Totally agree with the tone assessment on. Can't You Hear Me Knocking. Hocus Pocus is great and Jimmy's lead tone on Whole lotta Love is classic. Golden Earring had some real good sounds as well

[@Cgriffin91420]

turning 20 in february.. Thanks for great advice and lessons as always.

[@scottpickett9779]

Hey Tom I have a buddy who played Keys with Steve in the Dixie Dregs in the mid 70s and recently. Steve Davidowski. Really cool guy. I've jammed with him a number of times.. He sat in one time at a gig and played the Piccolo on a couple of tunes What a talented man.

[@michaelcapanelli9233]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours Uncle Larry.

[@martinaddison4880]

I saw you 5 times on the last Petty tour. Not sure if anyone mentioned - you absolutely nailed all those rhythm parts from Joe’s records. Thank-you!

[@maxratliff9284]

Congratulations man that's amazing!

[@joekyleboston]

Thank you Tom!

[@RaxFx]

a doozy - NICE... love that finish

[@fleshbhones]

I finally picked up a case of rolling rock today. Can't say it made me a better guitar player, but it sure didn't hurt! Happy New Year's, Uncle Larry.

[@apoxygraph]

best intro of the home skoolins yet!!

[@adumbberg]

I'm in my 40's and don't have kids. I wasn't that depressed about it till I saw this video. ;-)

[@brianlyall]

Still time ....

[@stevechance4422]

Same here but I'm 60