I meet Tommy Emmanuel!!

I GOT TO MEET TOMMY EMMANUEL!!!!

[@deldia]

Playing a guitar stood up with no strap is an art in itself.

[@deldia]

His knee is nowhere near the guitar.

[@Alkhiman]

wikichris Well I suggest you watch again, maybe I should have said the upper part of his leg then...

[@CharlieRootsMusic]

I got that part mastered. It's the playing as good as him I'm struggling with.

[@1234567895182]

@@deldia His knee is directly under the guitar? lol

[@deldia]

@@1234567895182 yeah exactly

[@lucaspires8833]

If Tommy was beside me watching me play, I wouldn`t be able to play a single chord right!!!!

[@gregdenis5191]

Amen ...

[@marcussegura395]

I'd be like shakin man hahaha

[@lucaspires8833]

Thomas Kenner That`s true hahaha

[@cagataydemirsoz6700]

👍

[@cagolan]

+Lucas Pires Same i would just shake and sweat a lot lol !

[@passivefuturism]

What I really love about this whole interaction is that Tommy provides really great constructive feedback. A lot of players would either say ''Well done!, That's awesome" regardless of how well you played, or go to the other end of the spectrum and be patronising or dismissive. He gave really specific feedback on how to progress and develop as a player. I hope you took it on board! What a gentleman!

[@arithehurricane]

I met him last summer as well. Super nice guy. When I asked him a few technique questions he ran to get his guitar from his room and showed me personally.

[@postit9598]

+arithehurricane He is a nice man and very kind artist.

[@MrGuitarJaMx]

my friend had a chance to play Angelina with him on his guitar, and Tommy on his :)

[@cosmicplebe310]

arithehurricane i wish ipi really could met him

[@arithehurricane]

If you go to his website he has vip tickets and you can meet him before the show. I met him a few years ago when he did it for 'free'

[@nilo1178]

He loves guitar.. Lovers never hide their technique, they like others to play like them too...

[@guyfieri2173]

The fact that you got to play Imagine with Tommy Emanuel is something you should cherish for your entire life.

[@cjmadridtv4289]

Guy Fieri ok we get it ferrari

[@hvfanet98]

Guy Fieri Doing that is something I could only... imagine

[@kbtiii]

Getting to play with Tommy would be as awesome as me getting to cook beside Guy Fieri...how cool would that be???

[@daveydoodle1916]

Guy Fieri Why?

[@5winder]

But there IS a heaven... so imagine THAT.

[@daniellamarche689]

The fact that he's so giving to other musicians shows just how genuine this man is, a real treasure.

[@rohitrathod3706]

Can you which is that jhon lennon song?

[@rohitrathod3706]

@Tapro Music thank you :)

[@DannyMomoo]

Gotta love an artist that doesn't shy away from a leveled conversation with a fan.

[@brianzak]

Tommy is a class act. I messaged him on facebook and he responded. I thought that was really thoughtful...He is a living legend.

[@frolilapume2263]

That's awesome.

[@imethan4625]

We need proof

[@Izzy-if4ww]

EitanZoi shut up

[@Izzy-if4ww]

Leon Thompson DONT tell him that I bet he was so happy to get that just let him not knowwww

[@Izzy-if4ww]

Leon Thompson you don’t need a time machine, there’s a thing called a delete button 😂

[@Herr-Kommandant]

3:58 that bend kills me every time!!!

[@gamemode6526]

Yeah, I wanna play it but I suck right now. It's sounds amazing.

[@bruno280678]

Get the ahahahah sound under

[@andresr7344]

It's brilliant.

[@kilgoretrout3966]

one of the best uses of a bend, ever.

[@iPraiseYouJesus]

He is literally like „My guitar can do this?” Fascinating

[@sherwoodplayernr1]

"Can I have a close look?" "grabs the guitar"

[@JosephDowski]

Yeah, I caught that and it sorta made me wince a little...

[@einarabelc5]

It paid off though, he gave it all back in advice.

[@sebs2306live2]

Can I have a Mt.Dew?....reaching into fridge.

[@gearoiddom]

Who on planet earth is going to say no?

[@Michael_Angle]

Notice how his hand was almost grasping the guitar right before he asked to see it lmao.

[@erik9830]

Kid was really good. Props to him for being able to play next to a legend

[@azraelgargoyle]

When you meet Tommy with a guitar in your hand, you suddenly don't have a guitar in your hand anymore.

[@BakersinJilin]

Very cool. I like the patience Tommy shows listening to the young padawan play the song all the way through.

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Yes, that would be a bit much for other Artists to be patient enough for, but Tommy is so very special.

[@PutinosauRUS]

Probably he also teaches music to some students

[@kilgoretrout3966]

@@PutinosauRUS a very fortunate and select group.

[@natpicking]

Tommy is a beast! You did well to keep your composure to play in front of him - my hands would have shook like MAD lol!

[@the7thfalsestart]

NatPicking haha ! but true.

[@user-sr4jp9vr6e]

I would literally drop my guitar

[@stevemartin7721]

Nah mate, it's a very expensive guitar. I'm sure you've got your own!

[@kilgoretrout3966]

same...and ive been at it since 82...its kinda like the old "watch me ride my bike with no hands, mom." Never comes off well...but he would still be gracious and encouraging...of that i am sure.

[@Ilikepicking]

The master not showing off but humbly showing a good guitar player how to be better.

[@joshuacohen7426]

Tommy is that type of guy. What's his best finger picking book? I want to have my son buy me my copy on my September 26th Birthday. Must have it! Advice for Tommy's book? Advice now please.

[@bryansphere6359]

"Give me that f***ing guitar" ... yoink! Hahaha! 😂

[@muglecruzle]

you got to play with Tommy Emmanuel. life complete

[@stupidtreehugger]

Bollocks

[@oboyy]

Unlike most people who aspire to be as good a guitar player as Emmanuel I just want to be as good of a person that he is. He is just amazing energy.

[@das250250]

His contribution to music is second to none , how many people with his time schedule would constantly be doing this .. He is a generous and gifted spirit

[@blakeb4583]

Tommy is so cool, willing to help out a fan with his playing--so humble.

[@Mach1Airspace]

Guitars just melt in Tommy's hands.

[@haidere8456]

Just like his past 3 girlfriends.

[@crescendo_999]

That is fucking true. It looked like the guitar was changed into different one.

[@luke3275]

I think guitarists do too

[@raidacaipo]

Tommy is a great guy you can tell he just loves the guitar and loves to inspire others!

[@immad60]

raidacaipo Dude put some clothes on

[@barryschwarz]

4:01 Tommy finishes playing for the final time on that guitar, and as he's giving useful advice to the owner, he still tweaks the tuning. I just love that all-round commitment to and love of music.

[@RRW276]

Time is often one thing stars like Tommy don't have, due to their schedules being so crazy and so many people to meet etc. And when he takes a moment to meet a fan and fellow guitarist, he genuinely listens, appreciates and offers tangible advice to actually help. This was great!

[@popcornchicken787]

An absolute joy to watch! This is really what separated Good Guitarists from Great ones, great ones share their knowledge and experience to up-and-coming guitarists. Absolutely love it.

[@beenderedonedat]

Jae-Min Seo plus he saw and understood the kid's level and provided carefully thoughtout finetuning to an already good player. no condescendence let alone rockstar shtick. very nice

[@Peter-xm7fz]

Jae-Min Seo Completely agree...my first guitar I bought ( almost a year ago) was purchased with the help of another customer. This old guy was just picking up guitars and playing insanely well - if you've seen Tommy emmanuels boogie woogie guitar vid, it was that sort of level, not even exaggerating! The staff were helpful, but there were two guitars I liked, and being a piano player, was a bit indecisive. The guy happily helped, going through the pros and cons of each one, playing different styles on them with different technique. You could see just how much he genuinely enjoyed both just playing the guitar and also helping aspiring players - giving me bits of advice as well. I am extremely satisfied with my guitar and am grateful to that guy for being so inspirational. A truly great guitar player is not afraid to help others with their guitar playing!

[@076657]

Peter well of course. Every great player I've met is that way. Also very humble. They know perfectly well what they can't do.

[@GabeWatchesAnime]

and BOOM!! your guitar's value just went up so much!

[@antoinepaine8097]

Gabriel Tan can I have a look holy 😂😂✌🏽 I just realised after it was probably a session to get a picture but this guy 😀✌🏽

[@kilgoretrout3966]

...and pass it down your family, i would never sell it. It has Tommy Magic in it now!

[@richieblas854]

Go to PAWN STARS show this video and sell your guitar for $1.5M, I’m sure they will price it for $1M. Boy, you’ll be a millionaire in no time. You go home with a million bucks and a million dollar smile on your face. 😃

[@Donjeff050]

@@richieblas854 But no more guitar that Tommy touched :(

[@vanshipman]

Tommy is one of the best guitar players I've ever heard, what an honor to meet him and get a lesson from him, congrats!

[@kjgear]

Tommy Emmanuel seems like such a wonderful human being.

[@TheRussRave]

Wow,.. that was great. This epitomizes Tommy the man,.. not just a brilliant guitarist but a humble man that loves the guitar and takes the time to give some really excellent instruction and good advice and praise to a young guitarist. I learn something myself every time I watch and listen to Tommy. He's the best!

[@HowardH2008]

It warms the heart doesn't it.

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

Tommy just pwned this student showing him how it should really be done!

[@TheRussRave]

heelfan1234 I don't think "pwned" is an appropriate choice of words. There was no domination or humiliation involved on Tommy's part. He's a complete gentleman who loves his work and loves his fans and genuinely enjoys helping and encouraging them. You could see that the fan was totally thrilled with the attention Tommy gave him.

[@HowardH2008]

O.K....I must be living in a cave or something....What is "pwned"...I'll look it up. I'm back from Ask.com....You know what...I was surprised by that myself the whole thing about moving your hand back...And for a different reason....I play back there myself because I like to anchor the heel of my hand on the bridge. I'm not so sure I feel the same way as Tommy that it's nessassarily better...What he said was correct in terms of the sound it makes...yet when you play directly over the hole of the guitar the sound is mellower...so...I don't know... Maybe Tommy should hook up with another Aussie by the name of ...get this ...Olivia Newton John...."Have ya never been mellow"....:)

[@TheRussRave]

Gary Hughes Actually Gary I had to look up "pwned" myself as I was familiar with it being modern vernacular and sensed its meaning was somewhat derogatory and I was right. To be fair to the commenter, he may not have been aware of the connotation. Yes,.. I thought the tip about playing the right hand closer to the bridge was good. I have experimented with some fingerpicking using that technique and it does add a crispness in some sections which can then be contrasted by moving closer to and over the sound-hole.So that's one thing I took away from this video plus his excellent advice to follow the melody and build the chords and other picked notes around that. It makes a remarkable difference even though it does add some degree of difficulty in making it all come together. Cheers!

[@stylewu4960]

Very emotional !! Tommy is not only our guitar hero, but also our mentor !!

[@christineschreiber920]

How amazing is Tommy E taking time to share his skill and talent, passing it foward, that's how you grow a legacy

[@joncurran5824]

I watch this video all the time because I love how patient and informative he is. How he can make the guitar speak is incredible.

[@CryptoSlice]

I wish I could have Tommy Emmanuel play my guitar and teach me some pointers!! This was awesome.

[@The_Oracle_of_time]

How can anyone so talented be so humble.

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Hard to imagine, but he is an even better person than Guitarist...which is saying a wholllllllle lot!

[@kmohlal4876]

Such a class act all the way...Tommy is such a class act willing to take time and pass on some gems of wisdom to a student/fan

[@bharathj63]

That bend though. My God what a legend!

[@julkitan3017]

What I like about those artists is that they take time to listen and give one or two tips always simple as crazy most of the time (nothing like technical infact), but so important and make the whole difference, in 10 seconds he summarized what's gonna take some days or weeks to practice and make the piece so much better..I liked the part where he explained the melody should be more distinguished from the chords and played exactly as John sung it on the record... Inspiring, thanks for the uplaod!

[@iammusicman]

Me in front of Tommy: *Plays G Chord (4/4 beat)

[@kompyuter-mv2lz]

What a generous giver Mr. Tommy Emmanuel is! To share his time, his ear, to teach and give feedback and to play with the hope of helping the young player improve is just the mark of a great man.

[@Guitarman092004]

The more I watch him, the more I like him. He is a guitar player, teacher and a life-long student.

[@TheProXeo]

Such an amazing teacher and wonderful person. And you are/were lucky!

[@Cigarsnguitars]

The greatest musicians in the world can play their instrument as if it's an appendage to their body but also taking the time after playing a show to meet with fans for autographs and sometimes some hints on playing a favorite song. Do that and that ticket has been sold for the next time thru. Tommy Emmanuel is a great guitarist but is also a wonderful humble person. Love it.

[@pierrebrixhe7564]

Great teacher, great singer and amazing guitar player... How lucky to get a guitar lesson with Tommy Emmanuel.

[@bobjoyner7174]

What excellent playing in Tommy's presence Alex! You're a wonderful young man! Bobby

[@headofjar]

ohhh Tommy, you and this young man represent such a great world.. thankyou.)

[@mikeobannon]

You did a great job, Alex. You have a God-given talent. I hope you keep working on your skills. They will be a joy to you (and others) for the rest of your life.

[@watchingyou5003]

That was a very inspirational and warm interaction. I love it when someone teaches or inspires from their soul. Nicely done.

[@lindacaul5419]

So nice of Mr. Emmanuel to listen and offer those special musical tips to enhance your all ready wonderful playing. How fun that must have been for you!

[@wi2rd]

This is the confidence of a man who knows we are all complete idiots, so let's just have some fun.

[@Iwan2007]

Tommy is briliant

[@rodericksibelius8472]

An informal and relaxed Masterclass from the worlds greatest guitarists.. BRAVO!

[@hotelfazendasantamonica7611]

It's incredible how humble Tommy is. Such a monster guitar player stops in the middle of a corridor to chat and teach tips to a fan. Simply amazing.

[@Liquid_Hell]

best fingerstyle guitar player, and very closer, wonderful

[@MitchSonic]

Well done, Alex! You were very wise in playing for Tommy. Most folks would have choked... but you got yourself a free lesson with the master. That's a fine little Seagull you've got there. Keep up the good work! And Tommy.... if you see this - you're a the consummate gentleman and an inspiration.

[@anandasenproloy2026]

It's really pleasure to see that some legend who touches heart not only by doing music but also by teachin that music...

[@carlgill5946]

Beautiful! Love watching people with amazing talent that they have taken advantage of and took it so far!

[@TheBiggerDavo]

"You may say that I'm a dreamer, but I'm not" John Lennon

[@ST-xg3gy]

the only one.

[@ElderlyIron]

That had to have made your day, week, month, year and life!

[@acousticfun1926]

That shows how gentle and down-to-earth kind of personality he is. 💓 He tutored him with such patience and love. A true definition of a legend. Love you, Sir!

[@metoo8342]

I met Tommy many years ago backstage at a gig. It was just me and him . He was an awesome guy who took time to have a conversation with someone he didnt know . He is a genuine guy ,a true gentleman and a master musician .

[@christianhardwick6530]

10 yrs of knowledge in less than 10 min! Love Tommy!!!

[@DontPlayHomie]

This is the coolest video I have seen in a while, first, you play unbelievably well...nice job, but how nice to have a guy like Tommy Emmanuel take the time to share his wealth of knowledge in such a constructive way. He just seamed so genuine and sincere in his sharing. Nice job both of you!!!! Thank you for sharing this video.

[@side54723]

thx for sharing

[@studio1954thereflections]

Wow what a great teacher ..master of the acoustic ...you are so lucky to have had this experience! 💕

[@davidjermy2524]

The best lesson you could possibly get. What a Guy so down to earth. We all someone like Tommy to inspire us and help us on our musical journey.

[@phonwx]

this guys is ...just WOW ! very BIG respect !

[@iammusicman]

I would never touch my guitar if Tommy played on it... I'd keep it in a safe and keep it as an inheritance

[@mistos]

He is so kind! He always has a kind word to say and some piece of advice to share.

[@arora_for_life]

Tommy is a wonderful person. I just enjoy every video of his. He is always forward to guide others.

[@broshmosh]

Great advice, didn't realise that about the hand position!

[@TakoNekko]

That kid is really good! Here's me: D, D, D, C, C, C, pause, pause, G, G, G. :D

[@dannyharpersberger4796]

xD

[@ally3216]

yep....me

[@IamINERT]

XD

[@NamNguyen-hq2fw]

Sweet Home Alabama? LmAO

[@Inboundbogie]

Legend Tommy. Excellent playing to the both of you 😊☺

[@massarelladad7185]

What a lesson. That kid will play that song so much differently.

[@MisterTargetNL]

first time this guitar in his hands and he is like what are you working on in drop d, what a man!

[@aintnopity]

Hugo van Haagen this was actually the least impressive part, i mean he plugged it before

[@LiamDrives]

I have a Seagull too!! This was awesome to watch.

[@suryaananda8362]

LeadFootLiam I have a Seagull too. Not this one tho, it’s very beautiful. Mines second hand & the action seems high & tight. I’m a beginner really; not sure what to do with it.?. The replacement strings the owner put on aren’t to my liking either that’s for sure. Tommy plays like a Guitar God! 😭🙏❤️

[@maddyriaz]

Just got a seagull recently.. Happy to see it in Tommy's hands

[@jeffreyg.5668]

Tommy! Your an amazing artist! Much respect for sharing your talent openly and willingly! SALUTE SIR!

[@StrangeDuck]

wow, you play really great. So awesome you got to meet Tommy in person!

[@rockhard2654]

have you ever noticed theres a little bit of silent night in every john lennon tune?

[@stupidtreehugger]

No. But 41 dufuses agree with you. In any case I'll keep listening out for that. Also, have you ever considered you might be overthinking this while the 3rd world doesn't give a shit and multiplies the fuck out of your race? Just a thought

[@kilgoretrout3966]

@@ayyyawn No joke. Manners are a resource that is rapidly becoming depleted.

[@DaveR_36]

Thats a moment you will never forget such a great man and great guitarist.

[@DavidHands]

Tommy plays on such a high level, even if this was a new and original number 1 hit, he would still demonstrate how it is supposed to be played.😂 Great video. Cherrish that for life.

[@guitarfan7579]

I love Seagull guitars! how awesome to hear TE play one

[@stupidtreehugger]

You might be a moron who counts the medium above the art

[@redpandatube]

3:58 fantastic!!😊

[@DSKim-ej5uf]

simply beautiful songs great.

[@davidmaraisthecampfireguit2596]

Tommy is such a class act. And really excellent guitar work from you too, Alex. Lovely work.

[@ordinarychap1085]

I don't know what the circumstances were surrounding this encounter, but that was a nice video: Alex, you play nice, and Tommy Emmanuel seemed really accommodating in this clip... Congrats to you for having that opportunity, and thanks to the maestro for his kind input into playing.

[@GeorgeMaddaloni52463]

Tommy is just the most awesome person that ever walked this earth!

[@manuelmendizabal5942]

George yeah absolutely agree this guy is amazing I cant believe his goodness!!!!

[@deltalimajuliet5680]

What a great guy with an awesome repertoire! Alex you have a wonderful sound, Tommy is moved to mentor you.

[@danycinkhope]

What a feeling when Tommy plays exactly real chords. This is the reason why I love music :)

[@mrjcag5485]

3:58. That bend will kill my cheap guitar if he is using it lol

[@MrJdsenior]

Yeah, then he would pay you for it, AND you could sell it on Ebay as 'broken while being played by Tommy Emanuel' and get probably ten times what it was worth in one piece. Or put it on the wall and likely have one of the coolest ice breaking conversation starters in that room, at least for any guitarist that walked in.

[@user-ko2gb4kw8h]

🤣🤣😂😂

[@bourgsen8601]

I know this comment is a year old but just so everyone knows this guitar is like 400-600 USD. Seagulls made in Canada, best value guitar being made today.

[@rockhard2654]

the best in the world gives a regular kid a lesson how often does that happen?

[@fineartist7710]

+rockhard ...The young man received a priceless lesson from a great master artist of the guitar in ten minutes...yes, how often does that happen.

[@hachewie]

...and thanks to this fangdangled interwebs we all have received it also.

[@iamiupa]

Actually Tommy Emmanuel is a guitar teacher, so I'm gonna say... Pretty often?

[@pictishgaming3812]

Maybe just returning the favor for Chet

[@zorbanongreco]

kid's better than just "regular"

[@asiacfp]

Woh! Tommy is such a good teacher and mentor! Great

[@castlehillagent3232]

Beautiful guitar, but hearing Mr Emmanuel play it is even more beautiful. But Alex, your playing here is beautiful. Your tone is awesome. Impressed...

[@kennethtang810]

3:59 my heart melted

[@LCInstrumentals]

That bend brought tears to my eyes 😂

[@martinmoran3290]

The young man is star struck, I would be too. :)

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Not so much that he didn't mess up at all.

[@raymondtuft2030]

What a gentleman, so nice to see a great musician give a youngster tips and advice!

[@MRxr400]

That young bloke did so well to play that good infront of Tommy. Tommy was helpfully too. Tommy invited my drummer up for a couple of tunes at a pub gig years back. I've Much respect for him

[@guitarlovve77]

You did good considering you were playing for EMMANUEL, my hands would be shaking so much i wouldn't be able to land a chord

[@sinceagesago5258]

Tommy you a fkng living legend!

[@stuartjohnson6476]

Such a humble gentleman. Always happy to lend some advice and is never belittling.

[@rabinlimstrok]

Very cool !. Going to see Tommy perform later this year. Can't wait !!

[@itsmesharique8573]

I like the way...he stand and sit on the wall at the same time..😂😂