Things were looking bleak back in the day and I believe with all my heart that I owe my growth to guitar and music. Here's how. Check out all my videos at: www.the-art-of-guitar.com Patreon: / theartofguitar
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@angelp84694 жыл бұрын
Guitar has allowed a lot of us to live in a society.
@Selrisitai2 жыл бұрын
Without a society, what would we rebel against?
@vanjaradulovic86564 жыл бұрын
Youre not just a guitar teacher anymore,you are actually a life teacher. I love it.
@furno3254 жыл бұрын
We truly live in a society Bottom text
@JaMeshuggah4 жыл бұрын
Guitarists Rise Up!
@lamigraice24424 жыл бұрын
How is this supposed to be funny
@josep437674 жыл бұрын
indeed.
@PolarClips-j7o4 жыл бұрын
An original comment, I never thought I’d find one. Thankyou.
@islamabdallah72534 жыл бұрын
@@lamigraice2442 shut up normie
@mark-dietz4 жыл бұрын
When I was 17 I ran away from home, and ended up in the big city as a small town kid. I met the wrong crowd and was on a bad path. I didnt steal or destroy, but I was on drugs. Hard drugs too. My older brother asked me to move in with him around Christmas time. I think he wanted to keep an eye on me. He was and is a world class guitarist and I plunked a little on his guitars but didnt really play. I knew a few chords and the main riff of China grove and thats about it. I think maybe I thought I had no chance of being as good as him and was intimidated. I woke Christmas morning to a brand new electric guitar. A Vantage. I dont know if they even exist anymore. Id think its junk now I suppose but I loved that thing. I used to sit on the couch (which was also my bed) for hours every single night playing through a rigged radio that I used as an amp. Just that and a MXR distortion pedal. I would play until I fell asleep, and my bro jokes that he had to tuck me in each night by first taking the guitar from my hands as I slept. I started getting pretty good! My druggy friends would call and I didnt want to hang out much anymore, I just wanted to play my guitar. They would ask...what, are you F ing that thing? Learning guitar got my out and away from the road I was on. My bro might credit himself for inspiring me to learn to play, but he doesnt realise that he may very well have saved my life! Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast!
@penttikoivuniemi21464 жыл бұрын
I hope you answered "yes, and she's enjoying it."
@MoonWalkerTexsRanger4 жыл бұрын
What a story Mark! (*using Tommy Wiseau's voice) more seriously you have an awesome brother dude, Keep on your good path! 🎸
@mark-dietz4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jessecovey17784 жыл бұрын
Thankful that you found another path, brother.
@rebeccamouse9294 Жыл бұрын
That is the most beautiful thing I have read on the internet. Ever.
@IanThatMetalBassist4 жыл бұрын
I can absolutely relate. As far as I'm concerned, music saved my life.
@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken844 жыл бұрын
Me too man. I was going through a divorce and the unexpected death of my mom at the same time. If it wasn't for guitar and music in general, I might not still be here.
@Ori09874 жыл бұрын
Ryan Haydon Damn you are tough for getting through that. Much respect
@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken844 жыл бұрын
@@Ori0987 Thanks, I appreciate that. It hasn't been easy, but I got through the worst of it so I think I'll make it.
@steve019494 жыл бұрын
Started playing guitar in 1963, still gigging and love every minute. 70 years of life have thrown a lot of shit at me, my guitars have kept me sane and focused
@Heavyhelcio4 жыл бұрын
I think Metallica riffs should be prescibed for angry and depressed teenagers, God knows it helped us lol
@stinker16304 жыл бұрын
Yep thank god for fade to black
@gbottesini4 жыл бұрын
And when you think you’re done with Metallica riffs there’s always Amon Amarth to keep it going
@kvltizt4 жыл бұрын
Lamb of God has some tasty anger riffs. Bonus points for Drop D being extremely friendly to newer players.
@ratsalad1784 жыл бұрын
seconded, i don't know how i'd have gotten through ages 14-17 without metallica
@Reed50165 ай бұрын
Honestly, I agree. I got into it when I was 16 about 4 years ago, and it really got me through hard times.
@TheSanMan74 жыл бұрын
i'm 18 years old and i just started playing guitar,for some reason i just feel a lot happier. I don't know why but right now i'm in love with this instrument
@cowl68674 жыл бұрын
Don't stop, keep practicing. I started when I was 17 and thought it wouldn't go anywhere and now at 18 in just a short amount of time I've gotten opportunities that I couldn't dream of. I'm not saying it would happen to you, but you might as well try. Practice everyday
@tavicotavio4 жыл бұрын
-How about another solo, Murray? - You wanna know what Mike i think we had enough solos for tonight
@floopusdoopus3 жыл бұрын
“What do you get when you cross a guitarist that practices and a society that abandoned them. You get another f-Ing solo!”
@TetrisShark704 жыл бұрын
Guitar honestly gave me what feels like a reason to wake up in the morning that wasn't just videogames or the internet, it's helping me build my confidence in big ways and it's just fun as hell. I've been in a rut for a while but I do feel the need to improve after watching this video. Oh yeah we live in a society, or something.
@gaysquirrels69154 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@itchyvinyl3 жыл бұрын
I love that you’re clearly trying to help young musicians, not just as guitarists, but as people.
@darthdarth42972 жыл бұрын
I googled the word incel on KZbin, and the fact that this video was up there on the top means that it might be a helping people who would go to those dark places
@SwankBanker4 жыл бұрын
I'm a guitarcel, I got no guitar game.
@MetalJames12824 жыл бұрын
Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Maiden, Priest, Slayer, Metallica, and drums: all part of my young mental health stability.
@Darkfusion2804 жыл бұрын
Guitar and music got me off of drugs. I got my first guitar at 16, almost died at 19, and I've been studying for years ever since
@jamietaylor86634 жыл бұрын
Darkfusion280 same. And good on you for getting sober. I’ve been sober almost 30 days now but if I didn’t have music I couldn’t have made it one
@ReizokoRyu4 ай бұрын
@@jamietaylor8663I hope you're still sober, dude! If not, it's never too late ...
@dreaminglifepodcast4 жыл бұрын
Playing guitar since 13, it’s all I wanted to do. Now I have to play for an hour a day first thing in the morning to explore the mind while creating the sounds I wish I could do at 13, and still feeling the same emotions of renewed excitement every morning.
@tiitsaul90364 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I don’t even play guitar. I follow you because you are such a cool dude.
@oscarwagner82634 жыл бұрын
Tiit Saul I strongly suggest you to pick up a guitar :D
@benjamindevlin40574 жыл бұрын
Man I totally relate to this. When I started high school in 2016 I was passionate about playing basketball and I made the team but had no fun at all because I got barely any playing time. I go to a very athletically competitive school and I worked so hard to make the team, but it just didn’t work out the way I thought it would and it left a big hole in my life. At the end of freshman year I also met a girl who completely rocked my world and I became close to her but she didn’t reciprocate feelings and it broke my heart. I legitimately haven’t felt any strong attractions since her and I still get down every time I see her. (Fun fact I watched dead poets society in English class with her my junior year after she told me to watch it sophomore year so that’s kinda coincidental to this video.) So about this time last year I was probably at the worst of this hole I was in and I knew I loved things that made me feel deeply (such as dead poets society, man I love that movie) and so eventually I really discovered Nirvana in like November of last year and it changed my life. Kurt Cobain and his music hit something deep inside of me. I had always loved their hit songs SLTS and CAYA, but then I heard In Bloom and I felt like I was in another world. I became obsessively passionate about their music and started playing guitar and got a beginner electric set for Christmas. It wasn’t putting out the huge nirvana sound I wanted so I got a job as a lifeguard in the summer and bought a fender strat, an orange rocker 15, and a boss ds-1 and fell in love with playing. I’m doing way better now, I really feel like I have a purpose and motivation and it really is due to Nirvana and the guitar.
@NautilusGuitars6 ай бұрын
I love this so much. I was a lost kid, dad in prison, mom in an abusive relationship, and the girl I was in love with was just out of reach. Nirvana hit a spot that nothing else did and it gave me an identity and purpose. A way to ground myself and pivot towards the things I needed from life. It inspired me and gave me something to get fulfillment from. I started playing guitar to express myself and it completely changed my life. I got into bad crowds a bit, but kept myself relatively together, and as my music career blossomed, I became more and more stable. I met good people, found purpose, and the girl eventually fell in love with me. Ultimately, the relationship failed after 7 years, but I eventually met my long term girlfriend who I adore and have 2 kids with because of music. For a long time, I moved past Nirvana and kind of dismissed them, as I was into a lot more virtuosic music and thought "they're not that great". But after some years, I realized how unique and incredibly talented they are as my understanding of music got more mature, and I fell back in love with them. I'm a guitar builder/repairman now, who loves my career and has a wonderful family that I love. And none of it would have happened, had I not fallen in love with Nirvana and been inspired to play music because of them. They breathed life into my empty soul, and for that I'm forever grateful. Now me and my 14 year old son play Nirvana songs together every weekend, him playing on a guitar that him and I built together, and me on drums to build his sense of time. I wish you all the best. Let the music take you where it takes you. Whether it's a big career playing, or just a new group of friends who share the same interests and give you fulfillment. I too never felt as interested in women as I did with my first love, until I met my current girlfriend. That feeling is out there. You just have to be at the right place at the right time. Find your place in life, get your own life together, and the rest will fall into place.
@angadgill65616 ай бұрын
Nirvana made me buy a guitar too lol
@oldchannellolz60864 жыл бұрын
Literally the same but it started with piano, i was lost too. Most of my friends today comes from my 2 favourite hobbies, music and theatre. I still have not dated anyone or got laid from guitar but i am now going places.
@mnmade90624 жыл бұрын
Wesley Henderson Stick with both and you’ll get plenty. Everyone knows musicians get chicks, but I’m an actor as well and at the after show parties the theater chicks are always willing to put on their own private show with you...in my experience anyways.
@NewDeal19174 жыл бұрын
I must say this hat to be the only guitar channel I watch solely for speeches like that - emotiones, gratitude, self fullfilment and stuff. Seems to be way more important than countless videos devoted to holding the pick at correct angle or practicing pitch harmonics. Thanks for everything you do, dude, keep rocking.
@calvin32304 жыл бұрын
I started guitar at 15, 16 now but it literally became an addiction lol; sometimes I have nightmares where I lose my hands and I'm unable to play guitar anymore.
@christ90764 жыл бұрын
You know what...? You're a cool dude Mike, it shows that you care enough about your followers to actually talk about a lot of personal things in your life, kid's feeling alone is big problem these days.
@francoperez45934 жыл бұрын
Whenever I lost motivation to keep playing, I come to this channel. Always work Thank you
@lentzdadjentlaman13484 жыл бұрын
If I did not learn guitar I would feel truly worthless and I am serious
@brianharris72434 жыл бұрын
Creative outsiders feel like that-I am old and still remember that feeling...still have it!
@jeffdavis27123 жыл бұрын
Same here. I was a chubby kid and got made fun of a bit for it, so I became reclusive. Fortunately, in my early teenaged years, which was the late 90’s, I developed a deep love for music, with metal and hard rock being my favorite stuff. It was at that time I picked up guitar and haven’t been able to put it down since. I ended up breaking out of my shell more in high school and standing up for myself, so it got a little better. In my teenaged years, I tried drinking and drugs a few times, but they weren’t for me, thankfully. I think the desire to play guitar kept me from wanting to feel impaired. Then I got my first serious girlfriend right after I graduated high school and we ended up getting married a few years later and still have a strong marriage (I have no idea being a chubby kid how I got a girl who is so beautiful on the inside and outside). I took a full time job out of high school too which happened to have a great tuition reimbursement program, so I ended up graduating from college with no debt (it was tough because I had to work and go to school at the same time). The college degree got me promoted and now I’m living upper, middle class. Through it all, when times got tough, in my teenaged years and beyond, I always played guitar as much in my spare time as possible, and it has gotten me through a lot of sadness and stress. Had I not picked up guitar in the first place, I don’t think I would’ve had success in marriage or career.
@jjrusy74384 жыл бұрын
While one is building their guitar skills, the best way to rule a little universe (IMO of course) is to become a bartender. The bartender is king of that little world and that whole little world depends upon their king. I mention this because I have seen serious social dweebs become engaged, loved and confident taking care of their little realm. I bet there are other jobs that result in huge confidence building like that. a favorite server, or something where you provide immediate benefits to people and your true personality is part of the delivery. So the social wall is broken and that let's you through to the other people vs hiding in your basement or reading water meters alone etc. I'm happy for your success in life.
@trance91584 жыл бұрын
Overlord of drunks and alcoholics...what a life goal....SMH
@maxdekroon94874 жыл бұрын
Am learning guitar, am part-time bartender. Can confirm. I rule all the drunkards
@mezzuna4 жыл бұрын
I would have been an incel if not for bar work. Its not forever. But the setting where beautiful women have to approach you for something they want is great
@neikojohnson61414 жыл бұрын
I hate bartenders with that king mentality, gives them room to think it’s okay to order food moments before the kitchen is closing, fuck that bartenders are ordinary idiots that put in food orders wrong almost all the time. You’re nothing a but drink peddler hun, step off that high horse and knock that king shit off. Fuck out of here with that dumb shit. “I’m the king of my little world” shut up and make your shitty drinks correct “king”!
@yafeelmestevens62564 жыл бұрын
@@neikojohnson6141 I think its about the neverending cycle of alcohol substance and social that plays a hand in addiction.
@alchimerical26134 жыл бұрын
"It's like I had this little secret" - Feels good man. I went to boarding school and hated it. When I really got serious about getting good at guitar I used to look forward to getting down to the music centre for practice and it made my day to day life so much happier.
@BlackPhillip6664 жыл бұрын
If it wasn't for getting laid, I never would have started playing guitar.
@yafeelmestevens62564 жыл бұрын
For getting or not getting?
@BlackPhillip6664 жыл бұрын
@@yafeelmestevens6256 getting
@bel.epoque4 жыл бұрын
i would love to know, did it work for you?
@truthseek30174 жыл бұрын
So the pussy inspired you to pick up the guitar? Or the lack of pussy?
@Gelato41_4 жыл бұрын
Guifakist
@heatherpayne28284 жыл бұрын
Interesting video! My older cousin started encouraging me to learn guitar around that age. I was definitely considered a nerd/uncool girl in school and I think this was sort of what he had in mind. I was already REALLY into playing the flute and had a hard time sinking my teeth into a second instrument at the time. I got a few of the benefits you mentioned from that, but like you stated with violin, nobody thinks playing the flute is cool. It did lead me to music school though, and put me ahead when I decided I was ready to dedicate time and work into learning guitar. After playing the flute for 15 years or so, I really started to miss the feeling of that super tangible progress that comes with learning a new skill. Guitar has really gotten me excited about music again. You also made a great point about exercise. I have a hard time getting out of the woodshed for physical activity sometimes. During my "musical lull" I was a pretty avid trail runner, but now I have to force myself to put down the guitar to go for a quick run around the neighborhood. Maybe I should give something like martial arts a shot.
@danielperkins46104 жыл бұрын
Some people don't what they like or are passionate about. It's a blessing to find that. Thanks for your insight!
@j0n14 жыл бұрын
Really good video. Thanks so much. I can relate to a lot of what you were talking about.
@jacksonjones5633 жыл бұрын
This video really means a lot to me personally man. I can totally relate and ever since getting serious at guitar my life has changed for the positive. Its funny this video was recommended to me today because I've been kind of struggling with some of these feelings as of late, but this really made me feel good. Thanks so much :)
@raizoumisty45753 жыл бұрын
I love your honesty and how you put your story in words. I can relate to a lot of the things you talked about in this video. Thank you for uploading.
@edgyswordsmanmusic67694 жыл бұрын
When I was like 9, I wanted to play guitar since I thought it’d make me cool. Since I had a crappy reason, I wasn’t really into it. My parents sold the guitar not long after that, since I barely touched it. When I was 14, I picked up an old acoustic laying around, and started playing again, since I wanted to get good enough to express myself. I kept at it for a year and convinced my parents to let me get an electric. A couple years later I’m still playing. I draw and do other stuff, so in terms of finding focus, it actually didn’t help. But it did help me express myself, that’s probably the biggest thing I got out of it. Making a great melody or nailing a part of a song is definitely rewarding.
@sr5674 жыл бұрын
Damn that guitar. We have missed a potential joker
@humanguy16433 жыл бұрын
Markiplier would make a good joker
@JM-fo1te2 жыл бұрын
Hitler should've been accepted in art school. Js
@Nobody-jb1ko4 жыл бұрын
Drinking doctor pepper Is what almost made him an incel
@EduFirenze4 жыл бұрын
I relate 100%. Having a passion for music grounded me and playing guitar is always a source of joy. I hope your message reaches more people.
@stevegower1470 Жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO....GREAT AFFIRMATION FOR SURE... I totally relate.. I am 49 and just picked up the guitar again this year... started playing when I was 10 because of KISS... started taking it serious when I was 16 when I got in a pop cover band and it changed my life socially... put the guitar down due to life happening... sold all of my gear due to a long drawn out trip into religion (a good life lesson, however). I found myself sweep into deep depression for years. It was only when I picked the guitar back up this year that I realized that it was what had been missing the entire time. I had given up the thing that had made me, ME. Music and learning to play music is something that is missing so much in young people. In an age where no one can focus anymore and screens are everything and are draining the life and motivation out of kids, playing an instrument and the self discipline and the confidence it gives is so good for the youth to put their time and energy in to. Thanks for the great video and the fact that you care enough to be transparent and want to help others achieve their goals. Rock on, my friend.
@420Impeller3 жыл бұрын
4:24 is a great reason to start learning. Use it as a way to express yourself or get your emotions out. When I'm in a bad mood I love listening to St. Anger and palying along to it. Gets the anger out of me.
@drperkyreal46864 жыл бұрын
Completely relate. I’m 12 and I started guitar little less than a year ago, but it truly is something that is keeping me focused. I get so frustrated at life in general but this guitar is the only thing keeping me sane. My grades aren’t really good, I don’t have much friends, too much time is taken away from me by school, but I swear the one thing I love and am passionate about (guitar) it really calms me down. By far, the best decision I’ve made.
@fishypaw4 жыл бұрын
I can relate to a lot of what you say. When I occasionally get asked why I play guitar, my answer is usually "therapy". Also, I met my first "proper" girl friend at a small party when I was sitting playing guitar. She told me later, "I saw you playing guitar and you looked so cool, I just had to talk to you". :D
@ralphington84416 ай бұрын
Really good words and positive message. Well done mate.
@user-cx5tu8nt1g3 жыл бұрын
Guitar introduced to me to incelcore
@CodyTheGuitarist10 ай бұрын
Yeah, guitar has finnally allowed me to have more confidence in myself. I was born with cerebral palsy so I never thought I could. And because of that I let myself drift through life with no real purpose. But after deciding life's too short I got a guitar and a small little amp for my 20th birthday and here I am just a year later and I'm able to write my own songs. It's a wonderful feeling, my only regret is not getting into it sooner
@nu3854 жыл бұрын
Nice video. There's a lot of positivity that comes from learning guitar or any instrument. Especially at that difficult teen age, channeling your emotions like that can really set you on a great path. Also, nice to see your natural eyes again. I think your eyes are beautiful, you should be proud of them!
@jumonjichoo70704 жыл бұрын
I love the direction you're taking with your channel with more diversified content.
@cwinn4144 жыл бұрын
Really great video, excellent, and thank you so much for sharing. I think a lot of us need to hear this...
@putridabomination4 жыл бұрын
I think I get a little down when I'm away from my guitar, and when I pick it up I instantly feel better.
@swaydee924 жыл бұрын
I just got back on the guitar and it is helping me recover from my anxiety episode. Overall, everything you mentioned is true and I am re-experiencing those points and feelings for the past 2 weeks since then. Imma sub and keep watching your content man
@playalot86 Жыл бұрын
I was saved the moment I heard Randy Rhoads play Mr. Crowley LIVE on Tribute. ❤
@retroseventy4 жыл бұрын
Thank You for your sincere honesty, I went down that same road in my youth.
@Bnt-ly2lz4 жыл бұрын
This video really puts things into perspective for me. I never realized how important picking up guitar really has been for me, until I heard some of the things you said. It really has helped my confidence and mental health as well as a feeling of accomplishment in my life. Thank you.
@metmike214 жыл бұрын
Interesting I recognize my self as well in that video.
@AndyDion4 жыл бұрын
Started playing at guitar at 12 too. I was a angry teenager and needed a purpose. A lot of young guys have a lot of anger. Music can be a great outlet. Still making music today.
@EpicTetsu4 жыл бұрын
I can't even Express what guitar has and is doing for me. I'm just grateful it re introduced itself (got one when I was 16 but yeah didn't play it much was to caught up in life's distractions and work sadly) into my life and that I've really made a stronger connection with it this past year and 4 months. Was cool hearing about your experience man, thanks for sharing 🤘
@leigh42054 жыл бұрын
Such an insightful video :)
@nathanbernhardt68074 жыл бұрын
Love your vids! You are my favorite guitar teacher (alongside Marty Schwartz). Love the life advice videos. Your channel is a public service.
@Sofia-bl9cb4 жыл бұрын
I relate to this, and I want to thank you for always helping not only with guitar but with life as well
@JansenGlasc3 ай бұрын
5:00 Catharsis! Love that feeling
@AnimeFan98334 жыл бұрын
Agree a lot. When I started playing guitar I didn't believe that I could actually ever learn to play, thinking "I'm just not made for this" - but at some point I realized that this is what I always thought about everything I ever tried. A couple months of daily practice later, and for the first time in a loooooooong time I felt like I could achieve anything if I worked hard enough. Having a hobby/learning a skill can really do wonders for mental health.
@jak3014 жыл бұрын
Playing an instrument is amazing, man. It helped me get over my anxiety, probably by having something to look forward to and also eventually showing me that I could get better at stuff with a bit of practice and perseverance. I'm 26 and have other stuff to deal with, so I didn't have the opportunity to practice many hours, but still try to whenever I can and it definitely shows. I've kinda hit a wall recently and have been getting a little frustrated, but this video helped me realize that it's cause I've been slacking on practice time a bit, like a year ago I was at least giving myslelf a couple hours at least and recently it's been barely an hour most days. It may have been a small section of this video, but you've inspired me to find more time for myself and keep at it, so thanks!
@Ajacharya4 жыл бұрын
It's not just good for young people to focus. After 50 years off the guitar, as an old man, I am picking it up again, and it is wonderful for giving a sensse of purpose and joy as you watch your body crumble! :-D I'm also very grateful for your videos. You're a great guitarist, teacher and a very good person!
@eLWrAy754 жыл бұрын
I began playing around age 23 a bit late as a hip hop guy all my life it was strange that this instrument called upon me. Before you know it i met friends that played and i guess since they liked my personality they invited me to join them and i learned songs from tablature. Then it happened...my gf of 5 years broke up with me for good, same year That recession happened around 2009, That fueled my obsession with guitar. I fought through the pain by getting serious with it. I always tell everyone that I'm very lucky i am the person that i am today cause i stuck with guitar...i wouldn't want to even see where my life would have went if i didn't start playing music
@mennims4 жыл бұрын
I can agree with a lot of these points, started playing guitar at about 13 and I'm 20 now. It taught me tonnes of lessons and made me hardworking which had allowed me to do well at my job as well
@dannychen10644 жыл бұрын
I really really really like these videos! self-development in guitar style! I haven't been able to commit to any creative endeavor like guitar or drawing but let neurotic anxiety take over me. Your story sets a promising example!
@StJames-rw3yc4 жыл бұрын
Made me subscribe! Really hit home. Thank you.
@polpepper4034 жыл бұрын
Hey! I got some similar experiences. I love this instrument. Cheers.
@mykneeshurt83934 жыл бұрын
for me it was bmx stunt riding. and now my entire body hurts. lol.
@BriddahOnFire4 жыл бұрын
Great video, I can relate to many things you said. For me the biggest thing was that I found something I was very passionate about, besides singing. Being able to combine both made me so happy, I started writing my own songs as soon as I knew how to play three basic open chords on acoustic guitar. A few years later I started playing electric guitar, too, because my taste in music changed to heavier stuff. ;)
@chrisbauman25624 жыл бұрын
Dude same feeling for me but different, i remember my parents fought bad every day and night. When i was 8 i was flipping through my dads cds (which i was not allowed to do) but in doing that,i flipped over and blood sugar sex magic i thought it looked so cool, when i poped it in the stereo it didn't sound like what i thought the cover would make for music. I immediately started trying to figure out riffs on my dads acoustic. Guitar was my home from home and still is now. I always think about what good direction guitar has taken me, cause I've never been into drugs, drinking or getting in trouble, all my focus went into wanting to rip. I wouldn't trade all the hard mountains of trying to learn this for anything
@SlyHikari03 Жыл бұрын
I can relate to this. Music is the reason I am the way I am now. It showed me that life had a purpose and people were there for me. My life would be so boring if I didn’t become a musician or find out I played drums (at age 3 at that). And I learned guitar at age 16 in 2018 (I got my first real guitar in Christmas of 2017, an epiphone Les Paul). Ps. Metal really is a great way of releasing anger, I play guitar to calm down and it really comes out in my riffs (as edgy as that sounds, it actually works pretty well.)
@dougarnold79554 жыл бұрын
Cool. Great talk. I think a lot of us feel these points. 8:00 ish...the guitar has been my best friend many times. At some point you start to meet friends who have guitars for friends too! Thanks. Good stuff.
@VirginiaWolf884 жыл бұрын
Guitar changed everything. Music in general has always been my go to. It is part of you.
@JoOVL76 ай бұрын
This video was ahead of its time
@clutch11414 жыл бұрын
Women , friends and sometimes even family can come and go but guitar has always been a constant thing. If anything I feel like I've let guitar down at times. I can't imagine my life without it.
@spotsthecat7913 Жыл бұрын
Decided to took guitar seriously back in 2009 when i was ANGRY that someone insult me IDIOT for trying to play a guitar (and loving Ritchie Blackmore's guitar playing). Guitar really becomes my obsession that i skip classes and almost got flunked 😂, but it also slowly improves me to became better person, by forcing me the value of hard work, patience and emotional control. Now at 30, I still practice for 1-2 hours a day.
@r4yy284 жыл бұрын
Great video man!
@radioactivebl0bfuel4604 жыл бұрын
I can totally relate to how you felt in school and I would spend most of time in High School scrutinizing scales and tabs tucked into my binders just looking forward that moment when I got home. Years and a lot of practice later, when I had to do monotonous and boring crap at work I would focus on rhythm and try to coordinate my movements work to different tempos and time signatures. Sometimes to would use the oscillations of the machines as a metronome to work out subdivisions in my head. It probably look pretty strange to an observer but it help me through those soul crushing days.
@adamJKpunk4 жыл бұрын
Oh Christ, the movie isn’t about incels dude.
@billcastle29084 жыл бұрын
Hey dude, happy birthday (super late) btw. I'm trying to learn a couple of King Crimson songs and I find it hard to connect the chords if that makes any sense. For instance the song Matte Kudasai. I can't seem to find a good way to learn this song cause the live videos show (in a bad quality) the way robert fripp played and then you can find videos that sound similar but are clearly not the right way. If you take requests could you please do a lesson on this song? King Crimson - Matte Kudasai Thank you very much
@mgrocki4 жыл бұрын
Great advice my man! I think most of us can relate more than you know.
@eckerjoe4 жыл бұрын
Good job on this video ! Thanks !
@recabitejehonadab26544 жыл бұрын
Guitar has basically been driving me nuts. I’m a newbie and learning the notes on the 5th and 6th strings seeing the notes off the staff is quite an adjustment but I keep at it. I’m only half way through guitar method 1, not sure how learning this way on the acoustic is going to help me play electric guitar and rock and roll in the future? All the awesome supportive players at guitar center tell me I have to crawl before I can walk.
@luxangelsong21 күн бұрын
Playing guitar became my saviour after hospital trauma… it quickly evolved into a huge part of my identity and I’m working on making it my future. I’m incredibly introverted so I know it’ll give me a bit of a kick up the ass lol.
@pizzasub31944 жыл бұрын
honestly same dude. just over a year ago i was really sad and let lazyness take controll of me. i just let things pass and i kinda lost sense of feeling. throughout time i realized guitar has given me a purpose to actually do something with my life
@periachi4961 Жыл бұрын
Guitar has pretty much been the main reason that's been helping me with getting over my recent breakup.
@Qtarantino984 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thanks!
@luthoroconnor44614 жыл бұрын
I relate alot with this I had gone through a really terrible breakup right after I started guitar and it was an outlet and a distraction that pulled me out of depression, so thank God i had picked up the instrument
@kevinking24684 жыл бұрын
Always dig your vids Mikey
@angshumandeepankar97144 жыл бұрын
Right now I'm in college.Before coming to college i had great aspirations to create a band and perform.But half way through somehow i feel like i have no courage to perform in an event to show my skills and my love for guitar.Plus i also thought that it would help me socialize with people or create connections which i'm not able to thus leading to depressing feeling.Can you help?Please?
@arthurkooy81974 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling man. I have been trough some stuff myself and playing guitar really helped my find my place in society. P.S. Love the sticker on the bottom of your guitar, where did you get it?
@o.m.marques86694 жыл бұрын
I relate to you Mike, very similar life experiences. I´m corky around social activities but i make myself be present. Face your fears always works.
@BRB-_-4 жыл бұрын
you just woke me up. thank you for the epiphany. 🤘🏼
@bunsenn50643 ай бұрын
Man, it wasn’t inceldom or anything, but I really hit a dark spot in my life before I really got into guitar. A family friend decided to gift me an old Les Paul knockoff, and that’s how it started. I held onto music like it was a life raft.
@pampa03314 жыл бұрын
The-art-of-life thank you. The part about the guitar waiting for you at home is very true
@Awesomeboy8884 жыл бұрын
Great video! I feel similar with things like math and science, the more I study the more competent I feel, and the deeper I go. I think the analogy works great with guitar, once you can do something really complicated or hard to learn, the basic fundamentals that go into it seem like child's play when originally they seemed like cliff walls. Though I don't feel like many girls care if I can solve hard calculus problems haha.
@RussellSyx4 жыл бұрын
I love it, guitar totally changed my life. I wouldn't give up music for anything
@MrTheVex4 жыл бұрын
You pretty much nailed it. About 80% of what you said was me in high school and learning the guitar.
@joeyvanostrand36554 жыл бұрын
Nice job dude.
@bangkokskater3 жыл бұрын
really agree on the venting out part with the instrument