How to SOLO on GUITAR | Part 1: Phrases

[@sarahweaver2108]

Anyone else feel like crying because they've FINALLY found a teacher who explains things thoroughly AND makes it all so easy to understand? teaching style is unreal man thank you!!

[@sambajane]

I feel like crying all the time, and when watching his videos just a lil less

[@jasonblairlewis]

yes and i’ve been playing since I was 4 years old

[@marcinkalinowski7059]

Today I am! Im watching video's about learning guitar from Poland (my home), and i cant Play still. This guy od like GOD for me now.

[@wroblewskia]

@@marcinkalinowski7059 tak z ciekawości: wykupowałeś może jego lekcje?

[@batanguenongmangyangaming7907]

His caged system made me alot better

[@JohnKelso]

There are a million videos on how to play the pentatonic scale, and then everybody just says, "so noodle around with that and find what sounds good." I have literally NEVER seen another video that takes "noodling" and turns it into a productive, practicable way to learn how to solo melodically. There is so much info here that other guitar teachers either just don't know, or don't know how to teach. Your videos are GREAT. Please keep it up!

[@UnderCultures]

I've watched like 20 videos on soloing and this blows them all out of the water

[@wardenlakekeke]

I think so

[@AustrianEconomist]

Not gonna lie, this is my second video of yours I'm watching and I seriously almost want to cry. S2g I'm not exaggerating. You have quite literally unlocked my 7th chakra or some shit. This is unbelievable. Things are just clicking into their place in my head. You're quite possibly the best teacher I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot, man. I can't thank you enough for this. I'm going to binge all of your videos and seriously consider becoming a supporter on Patreon if you're still creating videos. You're amazing. Please, keep going. You have the power to inspire SO many people not to give up on the guitar. If I had stumbled upon your videos when I was younger, I probably wouldn't have quit playing at least 4-6 times before I finally got my shit together. Much love, brother.

[@ebrahimjamshid8328]

ngl man, you said it better than i ever could, that 7th chakra shit hit hard

[@germaniii3773]

@@ebrahimjamshid8328 i cracked up when I read the 7th chackra shit. accurate af 😂😂

[@MrBrenno25]

Dudee this man teaches awesome, best on all youtube literally. Is he still teaching? He hasnt uploaded videos. Whats that patreon thing?

[@baske4094]

@@MrBrenno25 Patreon is a website where you donate money for each video Scott Paul Johnson posts. He said that he is still making videos, but that is 7 months ago - we just have to be patient!

[@amodtripathi]

You said it for all of us Raphael. This video almost brought me to tears too..and unlocked something within my head. Now am so much more motivated to pick up my guitar and create a solo.. god bless you

[@Bandomemphis]

Your teaching style is amazing, your camera set up is amazing too AND the editing work you put into this. Thanks for doing it dude!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thanks. I'm working on part 2 of this video right now - not sure how many parts there will be yet.

[@always3sides]

thanks Matt, took the very words out of my mouth.

[@drhoboftw1576]

@@ScottPaulJohnson you are seriously underrated you've helped me with simple concepts that other people couldn't like the Pentagon scale I've never been a scale guy but you helped me start to work my way around it thank you

[@hectichive889]

Scott Paul Johnson, Hey we just met on another video of yours lol, and I gotta agree with these guys. You’re a natural teacher and you genuinely helped me then a couple days ago and now. You’re videos are awesome and have helped me significantly more than all other YT videos and honestly maybe even better my guitar teacher! Don’t tell him I said that! XD You definitely deserve more followers so people can see your awesome teaching style!

[@AAfieStudio]

Matt Obando yeahh you are thinking it too . i like his lessons vid , more interesting than others ! 👍🏻

[@CrucifiedinChrist]

This man is single handedly increasing my skill in mere minutes more than I could do on my own

[@wiseartmusic5979]

first time stopping in im a semi professional guitarist as i gig every week end as a lead guitarist i love your teaching style man. If this isn't a career for you it could be. Thanks for being awesome

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Wow thanks! I'm hoping I can make a career out if it

[@geofferybeard818]

@@ScottPaulJohnson I have to say I love your videos I just found out about you on here and subbed but I've learned much more than I have in a long time

[@Sophist990]

@@ScottPaulJohnson Drop whatever your doing immediately (except for the video's) and focus on teaching music. Your a natural teacher and obviously love your craft. As soon as I can I hope to provide something back already and I just found your video's today! In person lessons for you would be a breeze your certainly on the right path.

[@rjbracken09]

I second this. Very well taught, man. Keep it up!

[@stevebigfoot8864]

@@ScottPaulJohnson What!? Man, you are awesome. You may not be Tommy Emmanuel, but you are waay up there, both with your feel for the instrument and the ability to show us how to go find our own soul on the guitar.

[@w00tkid]

I quit guitar 4 years ago because I couldn’t find a good free resource for learning. Your channel has inspired me to pick up the guitar again. You teach things other guitarists charge money for and you do it in such an easy to follow way. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@7iminator]

How’s the guitar journey going?

[@1kaaa]

Every time I watch one video of yours, something in my mind and fingers *clicks* and I understand something new. Thank you. Truly, thank you.

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thank you!!

[@AmrEldfrawy94]

@@ScottPaulJohnson same here

[@patriciasibeko5525]

FACTS

[@michaelsparks8632]

Church!

[@kennethochoa7550]

who says "you can't teach creativity" well you just did it beautiful scott way to break it down in Seattle

[@Twizzlemenizzle1]

Dude, your style is refreshing, seriously. You explain stuff in a simple way that's so clear to follow. Luv it man.

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thank you so much.

[@ChandlerBrown]

I've been playing guitar for 12 years now, spending the last 6 years as a touring musician and session player. I recently started teaching private lessons and I've been watching beginner guitar videos so I can become a better teacher for my beginner students. I stumbled across this channel tonight and I have to say I'm so impressed. You are hands down the best teacher I've found on KZbin. Definitely inspiring me to bring these concepts into lessons for my students once quarantine ends. I've known all of this for years but never knew how to describe it to beginners until now. I always told people it was a "feel" thing because I never truly knew how to put it into words 😂 you have earned a new subscriber tonight, my friend. Keep up the good work.

[@danielroth1]

Hands down the best lessons on the tube. The camera positions, the explanations and the text is great. Thanks.

[@coreychambless6780]

I’ve been playing guitar on and off(mostly off) for 10 years. All self taught, and mostly acoustic. After watching two of your videos, I have such a better insight and understanding of what’s going on. You are a great teacher, with great skills and very informative videos. You deserve more subs. Thanks for the help man.

[@dinguskenny]

This feels like the perfect mix of "feeling" and "technical" knowledge I needed to start moving again in my guitar journey. I feel like I've added tools to my playing to get to the next level after being stuck for some time. Thank you!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thank you for taking the time to articulate how you appreciate this lesson. Means a lot to me

[@cleverVideoMaker]

Best music teacher on the internet and perhaps the entire galaxy. Thanks!

[@qdawggg406]

The fact that this is free is amazing, you're an amazing teacher man.

[@Guythatsometimescomments]

I've been playing for years, and have asked countless guitar players and instructors "how to solo" and they almost always just ramble. Came across this and finally someone breaks it down in a simple and extremely enlightening way. Have been jamming on my guitar for the past hour and I feel like a whole new world has been revealed. Seriously, dude, you have such a great way of communicating music. Thanks.

[@heavy_dice]

These videos are so unique, I hope you continue as you have a great way of teaching!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. I’m just getting into making videos and I’m excited to make more.

[@timothymallon]

I'm 50 years old and I'm not ashamed to say that I have been learning a lot from your teaching videos. Thank you!

[@hakimser2524]

Thank you, I play guitar just for 4 years and I couldn't understand how to do a solo correctly.. now I can play a solo so easy and I like it.. thanks bro you are awesome

[@someoneelse6934]

Not the hero we deserve, but the one we need. Fantastic stuff that really clicks and works. You’ve helped me get unstuck from chord scale sounding improvisation attempts. Thank you!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

So happy to hear that!

[@5GaloFreedom]

You already helped me with my intervals, now I FINALLY know what a phrase is! You're the first to explain what they ACTUALLY are! Thank you! You're a great teacher!

[@igordragoslav9672]

You so much help me understand theory of music ... No one explain me before..

[@Ren-Ren-Ren-Ren]

It's been said before but your work is phenomenal. You are gifted as a teacher and aVERY diligent editor. It seems like anytime I felt something was unclear an edit was there to clear it up. Thanks for your hard work!

[@Chapeeze]

Thanks!

[@heathswanson4494]

This lesson is huge for me! I've literally been stuck for years at this point. Hopefully I can start to play more than just a scale now. I hadn't heard anyone explain or show how to construct small phrases. Thank you!!!

[@Chapeeze]

Dude I’ve been playing guitar for years and no one has explained this. Amazing content. I just jammed out for the first time ever and it sounded awesome.

[@Peeze16]

Easily the best teacher I've ever seen.

[@scoobiepo29]

Bless you Scott massive help and thanks for the hare work

[@seankennedy9662]

This has been my struggle for years. You were capable of opening the door I’ve been stuck behind! Thank you so much

[@rmrfboy2951]

spent 25 years of my life and right now , i finally am able to "talk" music. spending hours and hours of going up and down the scale was bullshit all along. This is like teaching a man how to fish instead of giving the fish to him kinda thing. Thank you very much!

[@JSpycer]

Man I've been stuck in the same level for years...i feel really interested and motivated to get better after your videos..amazing editing and setup ! Keep it up man!

[@georgebalisacan3517]

You are not just a good player Scott, you are a great teacher...you know how to simplify what you are teaching. You are not boring too!!!

[@ironmike7601]

Just recently found you. I've seen a lot of videos and the way you teach is the greatest experience. You have a gift to teach!!

[@csteve25]

wow... just, wow!" Beginner soloing - how to get started" that finally clicked with me. I have played intermittently from the early '70's with huge gaps of not playing. Mostly Blues covers and slide but always wanted to understand the concepts behind soloing and making it make sense at least in approach. And Scott, you've made things immensely more clear in thirteen minutes. Thank you.

[@petersutton523]

This is just flat out brilliant. It’s a calm and relaxed way to “feel” your soloing instead of thinking about it. This guy is a great teacher.

[@ChristianGonzalezCapizzi]

It's like you reached into the creative ether, pulled out the pure concepts of improv, and shaped them in such a way so that your video is like a puzzle piece that fits perfectly with my brain

[@sam-yx2lk]

can’t believe this type of content is free to learn keep going Scott 🔥

[@radxan3295]

To anyone who has came here to learn solo guitar, I’d suggest you start from his very first video, learn the pentatonic scale and build you way up to here. Couple weeks ago I started watching this channel and in days I was soloing. My gratitude is unmeasurable to Scott. When I played my first solo accompanied by his backing track, I was literally emotional, because it’s something I’ve been trying to learn since I started playing the guitar. I now can find a random backing track, or any song, for that matter, and quite efficiently solo along. So my advice go back and start from the beginning because it will make much more sense from the start. Also give it your most effort, how quick you master it depends on how much effort you’re willing to put into it. Put aside a couple hours a day until you master it. You’ll figure it out, best of luck!

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thanks Rad - to anyone looking to deep dive further into soloing, writing, rhythm guitar and just general musicianship skills, consider checking out my online school. 200+ lessons, live Q&A featuring the camera guitar, fun homework PDFs and Jam tracks, a community forum where you can share stuff you're writing - it's been an awesome journey so far. I've been pouring everything I have into it for the past 3 years. www.scottpauljohnson.com/

[@marc23674]

These videos are brilliant mate, really useful! Thanks

[@johnstewart6980]

Finally someone who takes their time, repeats the finger mechanics and is clear speaking…..You are a great teacher.

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Thanks John Stewart!

[@almanseaton]

Mate, I hope you start making videos again cause I’ve just come across your channel and this video is so well done. Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you, here’s hoping to see more from you.

[@realjutsu5648]

Damn! Thank you so much. I am 65 years old - and have returned to the guitar having started at the age of 9 and stopping at the age of 29! I learned everything by ear because I could never understand what teachers were trying to teach.. WooHoo - NOW I get it.!! Thank you - Thank you :)

[@Toothlessfatguyplaysguitar]

So I’m self taught and been playing over 20 years and of course it’s always very difficult for me to learn leads. I do not read music. But for some reason I just understand this. Idk why but I do! Thank you very much

[@Bobi-ow6ou]

Wow at last I grasped this after 15years in the guitar wilderness,how comes no guitar teacher knows all this simple technique. You are a blessing

[@Standbackforscience]

The music teacher I wish I had years ago already. Making up for lost time!

[@amishregmi2652]

Weeks of exploring how to start soloing as a begineer and looking into a few premium courses and now I've found it. This is the ANSWER. The only answer I've found. You're the best guitar teacher I've come across. THANK YOU!

[@joshfirlotte]

I’m only halfway into the video but had to stop and say how awesome and effective your teaching and editing technique is. Normally in these kinds of videos I have to take several breaks in order to hold my attention but not with yours. And all the info with the editing is so effective

[@sanglechang3853]

Learned so much from this vid! Thank you so much

[@ZeroMilk]

Dave Ramsey would say that you have the "heart of a teacher." I don't know what else you do in life, but this very well could be your calling. Thanks for the insanely helpful content.

[@debbiewilliams6116]

Ive had two teachers and 4 years on KZbin....was stuck somewhere in the intermediate level and looking to open the next magic box to get moving again. Well, accidently bumped into Scott's videos and c ar now has gas once again. Never have I learned so much, so clearly, so quickly !!!! Thanks Scott for getting me out of the dreaded rut. I have enough to learn and practice now to last me at least a year or more.

[@kevinh4042]

Man, that was an excellent video! Really great presentation and editing, super useful information. Thanks so much!

[@lptribute7544]

I've watched a lot of guitar tutorials here in youtube, by far this guy gave the most clear explanation in every topic. Most of the guitar tutors here start their videos with crazy solos and showing their impressive gears.

[@99vkh]

Another Sooper one again!!! This is what I was looking for so many years .... loved it ... now my turn to start internalizing and take it somewhere nice .... Thx a Ton !!! 👍👍🎸

[@heyzutube]

I've been watching guitar lessons videos since the day youTube arrived and I'vo got to say this is the best. Whoa! He took such a complex topic and broke it down into simple small digestible chunks that make it so easy to make the jump for a struggling learner. wow.

[@DouglasHamiltonProductions]

This great! Extremely helpful!

[@adamhurley1480]

dude, I've been trying to get better on guitar for years by watching tube vids. With varying degrees of success.......but, I just ran into yours recently and it's all coming together. You're a great teacher. Thank you so much!

[@entenfilm]

ACAB is my favorite one

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

Mine too!

[@alex-made2225]

@@ScottPaulJohnson this aged well

[@AustrianEconomist]

@@alex-made2225 LMFAO

[@gavinmowat8528]

I’ve watched all the big KZbin guitarists and paid for private lessons but your lessons are hands down the best I’ve seen! So simple yet so incredibly effective.

[@snogglemonkey]

When we see those guys online demoing a guitar or amp or effect - they sell the product by playing with excellent phrasing. We automatically believe we'll sound like them if we have that product, but we often miss the fact that, their phrasing is selling the product. From what I've observed, if the phrasing is good, the tone and the amp and the guitar don't matter so much. The real guitar magic is great phrasing.

[@oliverberglas4188]

Well, yeah, but for people that can already play like that (and even for many that can't), the tone and amp absolutely do matter

[@kwamelee1539]

😆😀👏🏾

[@PatrickKabimbikabwende]

You just made me go forward again I was practicing at the same time as you with myy own guitar, I stuck I know all the 5 major pentatonic scales and the 5 minor pentatonic shapes as well I was stuck on how to use them this video just helped me alot, thank you Sir now jumping to part 2

[@burnthemachine1021]

"im not going to sing it for you" made me giggle at bit.

[@dirkiefredericks3104]

You're the best teacher...You're no 1 out of 1000. Please go ahead with what you're good at.

[@mungvalte7239]

Ive seen steve stine But I prefer yours ❤️❤️

[@lilbrit0711]

I'm a pretty experienced rhythm player and have been for several years but I have struggled with solos every single step of the way. I know so many scales, but I just can't make them sound melodic and *not* like...well, scales. This video is the most patient, clear-cut, and understandable explanation on how to scales into solos I've ever watched...and I've watched several videos on this topic. It's like a lightbulb has gone off. Just a few days of practicing what you've taught here and already, I've been able to come up with my own licks, which is something I couldn't do with a gun to my head a week ago. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can't wait to get into more of your videos!

[@345kobi]

Scott, I believe much of the nice sounds you are making come from hammers, slides and bends. Do you have instruction on those? I also realize that you are experienced and very fluid on the fretboard.

[@ScottPaulJohnson]

I have a video about that in the pipeline!

[@spike1890]

Just watched caged soloing video and now this and have more understanding of playing guitar than years of watching loads of other vids. Your teaching style is excellent. Awesome lesson. Thanks

[@himoong]

Wow man,you're a fantastic teacher.I really like labelling the phrases this way.Anyways thanks.

[@jeffrobodeenyehcmon5925]

The way you teach is the best I've found so far. I've checked out ALOT so I'm not just saying that. Thank you for explaining it in a simple understandable manner.

[@lanemcook1]

There are so many vids labelled "breakthrough" but this one is IT for me. I had never heard the term phrasing, just licks to be memorized. Thanks so much!

[@chadpayne4733]

I've been trying to learn scales and how to use them and I've watched countless videos and just found myself spinning my tires in the mud. Your videos have simplified everything ty so much.

[@drlau21]

My guitar teacher made me create my very own solo for a g major scale backing track as an assignment, which I have to present on our next session. I’ve been struggling to create one for two weeks now and I’ve been anxious because of it. After scouring various KZbin videos, I have finally come across this video and let me tell you, you have helped me immensely! Thank you so much for this🙌

[@JCW-n8e]

One of the best guitar instructors on KZbin. Doesn't go too fast but keeps you moving forward. Explains the practice and the theory in an understandable way.

[@mikemike3514]

Thanks man i picked up my guitar again today after a long time cuz i always get stuck and dont feel i progress but today i saw your pentatonic scale video and it was so clear and easily explained it just all clicked in my brain and ive been jamming to backing tracks for hours having fun with the scale and finding where i can add extra notes outside the scale that still fit. Awesome teacher

[@kmalbatarseh895]

I agree with all the comments, your videos are the BEST ever to learn guitar, you are gifted teacher, you not just teach but also inspires…God bless you

[@mikehussey5682]

You have got to be one of the best tutors on you tube. Your approach to teaching is fantastic. You simplify things that seem challenging at 1st. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@Robin-tt4lo]

I’ve been playing lead for about 3-4 years yey this way of thinking was still really helpful and refreshing in a way!

[@sanadgirotra6996]

It's amazing how you break down the language of music into something that can be understood by a layman, with little to even no knowledge of guitar whatsoever. Thanks for this, keep up the good work, cheers!

[@arielortizpr]

First time ever I comment a video on KZbin since I have my account (15 years maybe?). Every one of your videos are just the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much, brother.

[@loratoad]

I have learned more in watching like 3 of your videos than I have in years of other lessons and even music theory classes. Comprehensive and straight forward. Thanks a ton!

[@Nate.lee98]

definitely helped me take the step towards playing far more cohesive leads rather than just running up and down the scales. awesome video

[@newtube5975]

I wish I saw this video more early. I learned how to play guitar 10yrs ago but I quit because it was so hard to understand and practice. But as soon I watched this video I went to find my old guitar and started again!!

[@JM-gz1ej]

Your teaching style is far superior. I can actually understand stuff rather than feeling confused and frustrated.

[@YOWJUL]

Scot is the best guitar teacher online ever! The way you presented your ideas is simply amazing!

[@auvaileutele5818]

I finally found the best KZbin guitar instructor. You are the best. Your methods and the way you showed is so clear and easy to understand. Keep it up brother. Thank you

[@ainaka0001]

My favorite part about your teaching method is that you teach how to THINK about what to play next, not just theory crafting. The ABAC thing blew my mind, and now I can't stop hearing it in music now! Thanks Scott for demystifying music :)

[@frankswildyear]

Dude, I agree with a lot of the comments here, you are a gifted, natural teacher!

[@michaeldrake2146]

Hi I would like to say thanks first off. I'm a beginner guitar player I'm 62yr. old I've been trying to teach myself the guitar for about a year now I have been making some progress but not like I like to. Now that I have found your videos on KZbin it has been making it a lot easier for me to understand what I need to know to make me a better guitar player. I will be looking forward to hearing some more of your courses like I said before thank you.

[@eggs2627]

One of those organic smiles that you feel release dopamine and serotonin is what I get when I watch your videos

[@robertlyons484]

Best teaching style I’ve came across in 10 years of playing guitar

[@MrByrnen]

Never stop teaching please! Your videos are amazing. Period. Hands down the best guitar lessons of all time. I’ve picked up the guitar again after awhile, I don’t know what I need to learn but I’m sure anything you show will be more helpful than anything I can find on the Internet! You make every concept soooo simple.

[@shreyabhatt7918]

I really feel like crying rn, you've almost changed my life, I could never wrap my head around scales and notes even though I've been playing guitar for 3 years and your videos just taught me so fucking much. Thank you so much. You're indeed the best guitar teacher.

[@lamontprospect9974]

Thanks for creating this lesson. It reinforces what I've been trying to do all along. In the first six months that I was playing, I busted my butt to learn all five Pentatonic shapes and all seven Diatonic shapes. Now I do everything I can to expand them, contract them, and play them in his many different ways as I can. The problem is it's easy to slip into the old mold--but this lesson really helps with that.

[@wade7197]

I think this is my first time commenting on a KZbin video. Man! can't believe how you just explained this! You took a complex idea and simplified it to the maximum without compromising its content and practicality. Thank you.

[@alantfoley80a]

thank you so much mate , your lessons are the best on youtube , I like Martys music but you make it so easier to understand and after months of trying pent , your one video and I can now practice and understand ie root notes etc and play on the key of M &m , you are a blessing , you thought me more in one video than hundreds of other videos, thank you sincerely from Ireland, the guitar is helping me change my life around and quitting very bad habits, in essence your saving a life. Thank you pal from Ireland . I would have never considered becoming a patron to any channel but I will defo for yours, I cant say on here exactly my life problems but the guitar is my savior.

[@thomasalva9263]

I saw this video yesterday and it has already made a huge difference in the cohesiveness of my improvisation. Thanks again Scott!

[@hippinator1366]

Bro, thank you so much!!! You epitomize Einstein's theory, “If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself.” I learned more from you than anyone else ever!!!

[@Shiraii1]

you are a genius - after 3 years only playing songs, now this opens up a totally new world for me :) im so excited

[@matthewmcdonnell2376]

I love this!!! I have been looking for someone to break down theory and concepts like this for LITERALLY YEARS.