How I Record My Videos

[@stretcharmstrong6247]

Third most asked question: “Do you have a face?”

[@darrylbirney8712]

Have you seen the big reveal on his other channel.

[@markrup6369]

Haha. There is actually one video where JJ shows his face. Right before the music starts he reaches down to adjust the camera or something and you get a good look at his mug. In fact I think it's actually on his old channel. I won't give away the song though.

[@JakobSeidl]

Rod Ferro he did do a face reveal before

[@Billye3rd]

Yes he does.... Go to his old channel and search The Big Reveal

[@flyingjeff1984]

If you go back far enough, you will have seen a face. ;)

[@ztarz99]

Thanks for the tour. You’ve been my main guitar teacher for many years. It’s very cool of you to share your talent and knowledge.

[@JustSomeGuyOk]

Thanks for years of unknowingly help me cope with my crippling depression

[@jamesjames9275]

Be well!

[@word67]

Hang on, Mine took years but eventually ended 23 years ago. Don't give up.

[@SeekerGoOn2013]

HenGaoLaowai Thanks for reaching out of your darkness and letting us in - even just a little bit 😉 Rock On!!!

[@iancostigan5047]

I'm not a great guitar player. But you have been an inspiration to learn and enjoy the magic that music brings to the soul. Oh yeah, one more thing, The Rolling Stones are greatest Rock n' Roll band in the world!!!

[@modelrailroader5619]

Been subbed for a long time. This was just like coming over to your place for a visit. Thanks for sharing. That was way cool! Cheers, Andrew

[@cnytheouttakes]

Definitely!

[@scottadams9770]

Such a fun glimpse into your world, JJ. Thanks! This and the periodic story of your guitars has been a pleasant surprise.

[@danieldelfine458]

You're one of the best guitar teachers I ever had. I learned quite a few Stones' songs in alt tunings from you. Thank you! Stay safe!

[@johnnymoore8483]

I can’t thank you enough for all of your lessons the past several years. What may seem like a simple offering to you is something that inspires me to pick up my guitar to learn great tunes. I am truly grateful.

[@jackjackattack9137]

Thanks for the tour of your jam room, yall be safe !!! Gotta get me a camera. Enjoy your vids and you've helped me a great deal. Best wishes to you and yours !!!

[@philg9749]

Hi, I just watched few of your videos and they are amazing. I’ve been playing guitar for many years and I learned a lot in few hours just watching your videos. You also have a huge rock and blues culture, and I love it. Great work, thanks so much !

[@davidflint12]

I’m pleasantly surprised by your sound setup you get such a great sound from relatively simple means. Nice little tour. I do like the paintings.

[@oneeyedfatman5491]

Thank you for sharing your life and guitar knowledge with us, you are a great teacher!!! I have learned more from you demystifying the guitar and making me realize I could do it!!!!

[@GlennSchneider]

Thanks for the tour. You're always the go-to video with no BS & a great simple how-to-play lesson. Thanks

[@drdobbs007]

Outstanding! Thanks for the tour. What great wife you have. 20 guitars and 40 picks-lol. LOVE your work. I have been watching your vids since the PT days. I may one of a few thousand peeps that has actually seen your mug on your early videos.

[@12string-Randy]

Something I wasn't expecting, I think I was most impressed with the paintings. Thank you James for all the years of advice and lessons. Also, something most people don't even think about is all the thanks we owe your wife too. I'm sure she has a lot to do with what you do so thank you both. you have taught me and thousands others to do what we love to do, play guitar. I used to be just be a guy that plays guitar and sings but thanks to you guys I feel like I'm actually becoming a musician. I am forever grateful and appreciative.

[@purplecowideal]

So my question has been answered. It’s pure talent!! God bless you man. I hope you are healthy and over it all.

[@plizwiz]

Thanks for sharing, JJ. That room is smaller than I imagined and your gear used for shooting your videos proves what others have already said, pure talent brother. You could make a dime store guitar sound good! Thank you for all that you do for us with your videos! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@edc8879]

“Oh well life is short” so true! God bless you and your family ✌🏻💙🙏🏻

[@SecularProphet1968]

Been playing for quite some time now and rarely found any type of tutorials that fit my needs. Your channel fits my needs perfectly: quick, concise and to the point. Thank you sir.

[@befhip]

A great big thank you to you and your lovely assistant for an excellent look behind the camera!

[@roblassila63]

Great behind the scene and set up video. Thank you so much for sharing. I love all your videos. I have learned so many songs I would never have tried without watching your channel. Thank you.

[@riffman1218]

This was awesome James! Love the BC Setlist. Nowhere Stairs!!! Thanks so much for sharing and thanks for the great vids!

[@rcolang1]

Thank you for sharing a part of yourself!! From Penfield NY all the best!

[@lawrencemaxwell6536]

thank you and your wonderful wife for bringing all the covers, lessons, t shirts, guitars and this behind the scenes video !! happy trees bob ross wonderful !!

[@silverdote]

You're so great at teaching us how to play these songs. Thank you!

[@johndejulia7022]

I have not picked up a guitar in 18 years I watched hundreds of KZbin videos but watching yours you play everything the right way and I am now playing constantly I find myself somewhat board till your new videos come I love the 10 years gone one I hav eff it down pat and yo our right if yuh ou can nail that little tricking part you got it.....Don't ever think you dont inspire people and I and never putting my baby away again thank u James.

[@tomquinn7560]

Thanks for the tour and insights. Love your videos. Straight forward no nonsense demos and lessons. I am a visual learner so they are great. I learned to play by watching bands play on TV in the '60s. I have been learning bass and recently ukulele and most lessons are ten times longer than they need to be, drives me crazy. Some don't even play the song through before they go into their complicated lesson. Thanks again and keep them coming.

[@Bravo65]

Very cool! Thank you for the 'tour'. Very interesting - and the paintings are beautiful. Stay well - both of you.

[@umangu]

I thought the most common question would be “How many T shirts do you have?”!!

[@matteomalacarne]

There's already a video about his T shirts collection 😁

[@3dsman]

Gotta be more than 20!!

[@jimlange2858]

Nice! Thanks for sharing a behind the scenes look into where (and how) it all happens! Thanks for all you do!

[@stringbender7274]

Thanks for helping me out. Many a time I had to look up a song last minute before band rehearsal. You've always been my go-to instructor. Thankyou for furthering the "conversation"; I watch your hands, listen and just like reading lips (which I do subconsciously probably from hearing deficit) I capture the rhythm and pattern and Wah Laa!!!! "I'm Playing a song". Not just a song, an accurate version of the recording. Your channel, along with the PT channel is like "candy". What flavor do I want to enjoy. Possibly something that will take more time to enjoy or something that will melt quickly. I get to pick and choose because of all the variety. Even though I am 14 yrs senior you have provided me with tunings of songs I would have never found out "thats how you play it"! You sir are a genius. Its nice to find someone with enthusiasm and accuracy. Someone once said, if you want to learn play guitar its the "law of 10,000 hours"! Well this fellow must have 35,000 to 45,000 hrs and there were many times where I felt so inept, but I find that I can follow you, watch the hands (like reading lips, further the conversation). I hope you maintain your privacy. I too like red cars.

[@srogde]

Hey James I appreciate your taking the time to show how you do your videos, also pretty impressed with the guitar collection, thanks for sharing!

[@kianbarr467]

Thank you for the amazing videos! I've learned many many songs from your covers

[@Danman911]

Yes.... thank you so much for showing your whole set up. Been following you for years and will continue to do so you sure made my day. I can honestly say your channel is the only channel that I don’t mind seeing through the advertisements.

[@thomasnewmanjr8544]

Man you are awesome! I would just like to say “thank you” for all the help and information that I have gained from your videos.

[@toddmcintosh83]

Thomas Newman jr ditto James!

[@alibensacrifice]

I love the simplicity you have. Nowadays everything is done automatically and through computer work. This is amazing 🔥Thanks!

[@Highroin]

Man I just started playing guitar again, been years, and still follow your first channel. Saw the final video just earlier today and I was so stoked you still did your thing in a better setting!

[@robertgoodwinr6523]

Thank you for sharing. Appreciate all your videos, James. You've been a Great help with my playing. Thanks so much. Robert

[@innocentpuppet1199]

Thank you so very much for all the lessons over the years. Keep up the good work. I stopped into the HOG on my birthday in 1994 and had Andy accompany me to the vintage amp room. We jimmied the door lock with the secret key and started laughing when we looked inside. Now, as you know, the HOG represents the antithesis of organization but this room reached a new high even for them. Andy said, "The Aerosmith roadies were in here yesterday". February 19, 1994. Yikers! We tried to clear a path betwixt and between but gave up. I did buy a road worn Minimoog Model D that day but what sticks with me is the image of the Aerosmith road crew, looting Buccaneers and rapacious Privateers, ransacking yet another village. All the best from Webster, NY.

[@mattyc.9332]

Thanks! Really cool to see the setup and hear a little bit of your history w/ the cool frames/pictures and such. Like the Abbey Road mat under your stool....✌️

[@johnbarry731]

I love your channel and have learnt a lot from it. Your videos are much appreciated. It’s nice to see how you do it. Keep it coming!

[@cnytheouttakes]

This is my first comment to your channel though I've been watching for several years. I don't know how to thank you for making me a better player. I love your style and variety of guitars. I have 11 currently. Most prized is my rosewood tele George Harrison copy bought from the HOG last November. This is a great vid. Thanks again and rock on!!!

[@darrylbirney8712]

Thanks for sharing, I think most of us older folks like your style and friendliness. Feel like we could have fun jamming or having a beer. Down to earth and no preaching, just playing.

[@toddmcintosh83]

Darryl Birney I’ll second that notion!😉👍

[@brianmerc3395]

Dude keep up the good work your my go to to learn quick songs when i fill in for other coverbands cheers

[@adamniederkohr1283]

Thank you for posting this. I've been following you since your old channel. I've wanted to start a channel of my own but I was afraid I didn't have enough equipment. Thank you for making me feel better.

[@garyjohnson6096]

That is a really cool collection you have J thanks for sharing.

[@Collingsd2h]

Thank you James , great setup, nice stories , many thanks for the lessons , so helpful....be well...

[@scottwaszak698]

Thanks for the tour, James! Can you tell us a little more about your music background? You have a great ear. Did you play in bands at one time? Or now? 😊

[@marygaleac]

This is the third year I have planned to come and stay with you😂😂 If you could do my bedroom on the next video that would be great. Best wishes to both of you from Scotland. Stay safe and keep those videos coming.👍👍👍You are the man!!

[@diegotube199]

Love can be felt. Dreaming to be that lucky someday! Thank you legend 🤘

[@TheBigDean18]

Been watching your stuff since like 2013, used to message you at times when KZbin still had that. You basically taught me how too play. It’s cool too see more behind the scenes stuff. Somehow I’d love too meet you someday and have a beer and talk guitars and music, since we have a lot of the same tastes. Cheers ✌🏻

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

Nice set up, and of course nice lessons. Even ordered the Rolling Stones shirt you wore on the "Testing Knowledge" video, and got it shipped to here in Japan!

[@django02]

Great tour and thanks for a great idea. I have the ticket stubs to most every show I've been to since 1974 and I've been trying to come up with a good idea for what to do with them for years. I'm going to steal your idea.

[@jonathanjohnson8656]

Thanks for another great video full of information. Your style of teaching ( by ear) will definitely influence the next generation. This look at how you produce vids should be a great tool for the people who follow your lead.

[@matthewtirrell9498]

Very cool James! Thanks for sharing and for all your help with lessons. GREATLY appreciated. Next up, would like to see the tee shirt collectioin. You have some classics.

[@jamesjames9275]

Next up, search my channel for a video of the tee shirt collection.

[@andyr8625]

Hey buddy,just wanted to say thanks for all the lessons throughout the years.You've helped my playing for sure...

[@WorldGoods]

James James deserves so many more subscribers. I struck gold when I found this channel.

[@hkguitar1984]

Very cool and thank you Always good to keep is simple. What I like about your setup are the results, they sound very similar to what a normal person could would expect while practicing at home.

[@deanc.5984]

Great videos, you have a great sense of humor and you're a great guitar teacher/player. Keep having fun, keep posting! 🍺😎👍

[@rodney4266]

Thanks again James I get so many songs from u and the chords r so right

[@daviemcf]

Thanks for showing us around your room James. :-)

[@frosty4863]

Hi James, thank you for sharing with us all. Love your videos, stay safe. Robert Frost from Arizona 🌵

[@listairgin]

Brilliant ,thanks so much for taking the time and interest to explain and show us all how you do what you do. Excellent! And especially your brilliant collection of memorabilia. Brilliant! 🌌💕🌠

[@tbone25]

This was cool, thanks for the tour! Been following you since the Private Tricker days and your lesson on my favorite song, "Willin'" I appreciate and respect not showing your face and maintaining some privacy. Also like maintaining the positive vibe and encouraging community. Very cool. No idea where you are from, but that Genesee sign can mean only one thing... you are a former Upstater or Western NYer! ;) Thanks man, keep it up. We all appreciate it during these trying times.

[@markmortham4967]

It’s good to see your dog is still around. Haven’t seen her in as many videos as she (or he) was earlier in her career. Lol

[@theseeker6097]

Awesome James, thanks to you and your wife for showing us your music room. Is your dog Corgi? We have a Corgi, Chocolate Lab and a Siberian Husky. Yes your camera Cannon does a great job. Love the artwork and memorabilia! Totally awesome guys thanks for sharing

[@thequad31]

Thank you for all the good videos, especially during this lockdown (5 weeks now in France)... it's pretty cool to have something new every morning ... thank you for playing so great the songs that I love... I learn a lot from your videos ... thank you the beautiful guitars and above all - now we all know - thank you for the great rock'n'roll socks ... much better than the famous blue suede shoes ;-)

[@staylofordo7111]

I’ve watched probably all the P.T. Videos. Some songs I don’t play, some I just don’t want to learn. I play what I like, and I really like how you put it together. Thanks man.

[@luvittodeath7031]

Dang, never thought you had so much equipment. Your videos always seem so simple. Interesting video.

[@surfrby8876]

I’ve been following you for a long time , thanks for this little glimpse into your world

[@pageluvva]

Digital amps are so damn fun. I love my Marshall Code. I am saving for a Kemper. Nice to hear you use, and love one JJ. Thanks for this tour.

[@toddmcintosh83]

Thanks James and Mrs. for the peak behind the magic curtain! I noticed a mandolin case in the collection. Can you please do a few videos with it? Or maybe even a tutorial or two with it? Great memorabilia! I’ve been meaning to put my old tickets together in a frame or display them somehow. I have a neat story about Frampton and Aerosmith from the late 70’s. Frampton rules, and love Zeppelin times ten! Thanks again!

[@robtoc]

HA! I didn't wait til end. Bravo on the Bob Ross paintings! I used to work at QVC, my wife still does, and Bob Ross came in there in the early 90s [West Chester, PA]...we both worked backstage and dealt with him...super nice guy. Our friend Dave R ended up getting one of the few paintings he did on the air. He still has that sucker. Cheers!

[@johnnykay6007]

Awesome James, thanks for your passion for the classics. AKA. Johnny Kay 🎶🏁🎸

[@philspillane8074]

Thanks for your gracious hospitality, always enjoy visiting with you

[@timcavanaugh1167]

Great job JJ. Been wondering how you make the great vids. Thanks for all you do. I’ve learned a lot from you brother.

[@sunbeamtiger9876]

JJ, I just recently found this channel from a random YT recommendation. Im not one who normally comments much on YT or the internet in general (forums etc.). But I have to tell you I'm hooked - its a great channel with great videos. I'm a piano player and was formally schooled in the Royal Conservatory methodology as such but have always wanted to play guitar - most specifically classic rock and even though I have the musical theory behind me I always wished there was a better way and I think this is it! If its just for fun - work out how to play it by ear. Absolutely fantastic. Keep up the great work. I've been watching nothing else for a solid week. Best regards!

[@choobv2]

That was so nice, especially having your lovely dog and your lovely wife their with you.

[@soulnik]

You're my favorite headless guitarist!

[@mondu6]

Nice set up. Always enjoy and appreciate the videos.

[@joejones9520]

Big River, yep, kind of one of my favorite songs too, not one you ever hear people talk about. I used to play and sing it in my old band, such a cool song and lyrics.

[@freddoking]

Wonderful, god blessed you and the Rolling Stones. From France

[@davepett6531]

This is tremendous I love it . Thank you for all you do

[@chazdog789]

Thanks for the Tour...Keep it coming...All the best...

[@charlesdodimead5658]

Bro I've watched a GOOD number of your videos and whereas my opinion is one of literally BILLIONS, I just wanna say: Is saw the privatetricker "last video" and I felt EVERYTHING you said in that video. Being a person who hates competition, and having my message lost in the sauce myself I can personally relate to where your head's at. THAT BEING SAID, I'm a huge fan of your taste in music, your skill and ability on the guitar, and just your over all vibe. Keep on rockin brotha and don't let any haterz get you down.

[@ThePosingPensioner111]

My go to Guitar Channel 🎸 Keep up the Good Work you do JJ & never stop Rockin’ Fella ❗️🎵🎶🎵🎶😎🤘🏻

[@Tainpa]

Watched again and you already answered .. Have played out for years .. Many many weddings and bars. Probably watch your videos a couple times a week and have added several versions learned on this channel. Best ear on KZbin

[@michaelchappell6570]

I have just watched how you record your version of songs and your recording set up and i'm so glad it was a simple set up. I have everything bar a Camera and use my Cell but the quality not there. Once I get confident I might post up some songs in my ya ya version. I am not yet at your level of playing but I must say your help has been a great way to help me advance on How to play the guitar for songs that I like. I'm retired and learning to play songs on my 8 Electrics of which 2 Acoustics electrics . I just love the way you play the songs and I have learn't so much from your effort. I noticed you are not using any effects pedals but I suppose the Peavey has most of them builtin. In my past life during the 60's I was a semi-pro drummer in a few bands so I have always had music around me. So many thanks for your time helping me to play so much better..stay safe & well from Sydney-Aust

[@ThatRipOff]

Eternally and infinitely jealous of that signed Frampton album. Must've been so great to meet him!

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

That was so interesting. Thank you for giving a panoramic view of ‘Where the magic happens’ - to quote your good lady wife. I always wondered how you recorded your vids - I assumed it would be fairly simple set up wise - but also professional - which it is really with the ‘lights’, ‘camera’, ‘action’ thaing you’ve got going on. Pretty cool 😎 pretty cool, pretty neat, pretty neat.... ( thought I’d throw in a Jim quote - as I was him in a Doors Tribute in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 from 96 to 2008... Hard work but good fun).... Cheers 🥂

[@fourhillsfarm]

You are absolutely correct about the Canon. Your videos have the best shots of the left hand and fretboard of any on KZbin. That is what I need to see to learn a song. Careful with the angle though, I caught a glimpse of some whiskers yesterday.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Excellent. Thanks James. I looked at a few videos, most were horrible, people talking about how they listen to a song, learn a song blah blah...no information about their actual set up. I should have come straight here. Have a good one.

[@davidbaceski7683]

I just started getting back into playing guitar after MANY years of not playing. KZbin wasn’t around back then. Had to learn by listening to albums. I discovered you and you have enabled me to learn a ton of classic rock tunes from my era. Have you ever shown your face on a video? Curious to see what my instructor looks like. Lol.

[@joenosser]

James, Your a Bad Ass Brother. Thanks for all you share with us.

[@richardmercado587]

Great video James thanx for sharing stay well

[@tomshaug]

you guys are great, thanks for the visit in your home

[@joemellusi533]

Wow! James I didn’t know you used that peavey amp... I thought you got your tones out of a tube amp I’m really surprised! Nice Video!

[@jamestrodden6017]

I always enjoy your videos! I now have even more respect for you as you appear to be a Bob Ross/Painter fan! 😃

[@Alan_Edwards]

So now I know I have all the equipment I need to do my own videos. Pretty cool...thanks for sharing.

[@SmiTTyy-sh8nc]

The inside scoop !! Wow, I'd never leave with all the great guitars... All's I know is your video quality is and has always been top knotch !! Your good at whatever the task may be !! Hey, when ya got it, you got it... lol Thx for the inside look 👍

[@msenecal]

This is very helpful. Many of us are doing video for the first time due to lockdown. Thanks for the tips.