Inside the Mind of Guitar Phenom Greg Koch

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Whether he‘s slaying it on stage with the Koch Marshall Trio or busting out KZbin videos showcasing his brand of guitar goodness, Greg Koch is always bringing the “gristle.“ This guitarist‘s guitarist has made waves throughout the blues and rock music scenes thanks to Greg‘s signature playstyle and songs that “are properly portrayed in the blues-drenched, funk, chicken-fried, gospelly, jazz-rock panorama in which they were conceived.“ And with his trusty signature Reverend guitars at his side, Greg Koch is fully prepared to rock the world with tasty licks.
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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Jamming in the Key of A
3:58 - Picking Greg Koch’s Brain
6:08 - Greg Explains His Method of Chicken Picking
8:30 - Greg’s Theoretical Background
10:35 - The Process Behind Conversational Playing
13:50 - Advice for Getting Started
15:44 - Advice for Learning from Others
17:18 - Greg Koch’s Book Available at Sweetwater
17:45 - Greg and Nick Swap Guitars
20:03 - Thanks for Watching!
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[@sweetwater]

Learn the vernacular more than just regurgitating the exact sounds of others 🎶 If you enjoyed this interview with Greg Koch make sure you like, comment, and subscribe!

[@pauldoyne743]

phenomenon

[@Marcus_C51]

Superb in depth, down to the bone and goin' outside interview guys! I really loved Greg's above advice, it's something I've tried to take to heart. Yes, some songs lend themselves to the note for note renditions for the gig, but as Koch says it's much more important to get the vibe and learn that vernacular. Use your own interpretation of the vocabulary. Really enjoyed finally hearing what goes on in his mind when he's coming up with this dynamite assemblage of the myriad of styles that he works out of. I'd never heard of the Larry Carlton half step technique, interesting! Yes, the conversational aspect of his playing really flows beautifully too. So inspiring--thanks for the wisdom guys!

[@alohamark3025]

That's a brilliant idea, playing a lefty as a righty, and vice versa. Albert King did it with no string swaps, and Jimi did it with flipped strings. Greg proves that he is a mathematical genius of the fretboard.

[@johnmaloney1681]

"What you're about to play should be influenced by what you just played." - I'm gonna keep this nugget of wisdom close.

[@donlovell6708]

I bought the Gristle 90 guitar used by Greg in these Sweetwater videos. It will be the coolest guitar I have ever owned. Happy 70th birthday to me. I met Greg at NAMM 2000 in Nashville. He has influenced my playing and inspired me to really devour the Gristle and cruise with the Demons of Rock Savagery

[@harryballs5080]

Mind blowing talent. I’ve never really heard another like him and I’m relatively old and I’ve heard lots of guitar players. The guy is just incredible.

[@javiacustico]

the only things greater (or equal) than Greg's playing, is his storytelling hability and sense of humor..

[@BM-io9ub]

His sense of humor is awesome! Man cracks me up. His playing is great!

[@irishguy13]

Greg’s a great guy. I love talking with him as much as I love listening and watching him play.

[@shredhed572]

His humor translates to his playing too 😄

[@javiacustico]

@@shredhed572 totally!

[@beachcomber4141]

Even upside down and backwards the guy can manage!! Unreal!! Greg is one of the best of our times.

[@dustinadair7893]

Greg is one of the best guitar players of all time.

[@fondfarewell2]

Great questions by the interviewer, Greg is ridiculously good.

[@steveweilhart2359]

Great interview - Greg has some of the most magic hands on the guitar there is - quick , fast , loose , anything might happen - amazing player

[@bensepulveda71]

Greg’s wit and humor are as fluid and magnificent as his playing. One of my faves for sure. 💪👍🤘

[@averychilco]

The bad thing about listening to a guy this good, you never want to pick up your guitar again. (He can play, seen him in Vancouver at a music seminar and he played Stevie Ray's music better than Stevie Ray.)

[@michaelkinney1698]

Lots and lots of practice, everyday, every year, Makes him a great and humble player!

[@yannick2047]

Greg is a monster player. Doing this intro jam along with him on camera took some courage.

[@MattyK-USA]

I open this video, and the first thing I see is my beloved Golden Gristle 90 😍

[@samstamos427]

Golden of the "Most Serene Republic of Venice".

[@sassycat]

Such savage musical congress!! 😺🎸

[@johnhill7889]

My eyes fell on the Sony TC630 open reel recorder. Reminded me that I have one in the loft with a set of drive belts that never got fitted maybe 20 years ago.

[@gabeatv]

Greg Koch is the man. The mansquatch, I should say. Liked the video before watching it. I knew it was gonna be good.

[@mozartsp]

It's impossible not to love Greg

[@tcobbish]

Greg reminds me of a trumpet teacher I had in college. Excellent musician, can do nearly anything on his instrument, but on the outside just a humble guy. Probably one of the reasons I enjoy listening to and learning from Greg.

[@Auen73]

A most excellent deep dive into the mind of Greg Koch..........a great player & interesting dude in general with quite the personality........ Great job interviewing Mick👍

[@thisperfectworld]

Nick and Sweetwater do it yet again! I swear, every vid you all put out is chock full of deliciously relevant musical nuggets! Keep up the great work!

[@jnh73]

Sweetwater, you guys have been killing it lately with these interviews!

[@jonathanodell9507]

Greg is that friend you can’t take anywhere LOL. Truly one of the greatest players ever.

[@wilywascal2024]

Greg Koch's a homeboy, a frequent guest on the local classic rock station, providing humor and awesome guitar playing in equal measure. This was actually a very insightful and instructive video, thanks to Nick the host and Greg the guest, well worthwhile. The improv music produced was just icing on the cake. Greg reminds me a lot of Zappa; he's really smart, has that funny perspective, musically very knowledgeable, innovative and eclectic, and extremely proficient on electric guitar. I don't think Greg is underrated by other musicians, but I do think he is underappreciated by the public.

[@juanduplays]

what an entertainer Greg is, an absolute legend!

[@paulbillingham6769]

I love hearing guitarists who play it upside down. They do things we don't / can't. I know a couple local guys, and they are my favourites to listen to on a night out. The Marmalade has some nice lead breaks in this style.

[@digitalbrand2930]

“I shamelessly threw…” Ice cold Fresca!

[@michaeleaster1815]

A thousand thank-yous! this is fabulous

[@alexlytle089]

He may be the best guitar player in the world. I had the pleasure of having a private lesson with him

[@stevelucero9047]

Gregs playing is literally a mirror of his personality... witty and quick...

[@Dave-nm3xc]

Greg is a monster among monsters. Outrageously skilled!

[@hearpalhere]

This was so deliciously twisted - especially that crazy reversed jam haha. Huge kudos to both of you for the great questions and the great answers. Rock on!

[@sedonamudsquid]

I discovered Greg about 2 years ago during 'the dark ages' and now I watch and learn wherever I can. I was stagnating after 50 years of playing and I got rejuvenated! That upside down business was just 'glorious.'

[@michaelnewsomegreen5500]

Many years ago I learnt. to play guitar, as of 23 secs ago I retired from a life-time of service to music. These guys have amazing talent & I am not worthy to shine their shoes. Thank you gentlemen.

[@dougjones243]

You shouldn't let the players that you admire discourage you from playing! Play the best you can and enjoy it!

[@ruiseartalcorn]

Awesome interview! Greg Koch is a genius and a jolly nice chap! :)

[@RobertFisher1969]

This is one of those videos for which a single 👍 is not enough. Both you guys are always entertaining & educational…and maybe doubly so together.

[@ChristofferKeizer]

He's just so ridiculously good. Gristle on, good sir. Gristle on.

[@guitarz]

Fantastic! can watch these 2 go back and forth for hours!!

[@TooManyTeles5664]

This is a great interview. Nick, you asked some really great questions about Greg’s approach and I learned a lot. I’ll be checking out Greg’s book AND those Gristle 90s! Thanks you two and thanks Sweetwater!

[@michaelstrickland6592]

Thank you for this! Greg - one of the funniest, most talented guys around. You did a great job of keeping him on track - I love the way his mind works, not that I can figure that out...just observation. Fun video! In the Sweetwater Lair!

[@tylerwillison4962]

Excellent video! Greg is from another planet!

[@briano.1503]

The Aliens brought him with a bunch of other Sasquatch a few decades ago.

[@jefflundgren762]

Always entertaining..always interesting...Great player..love too see him live..see him on vids..and hear him when he used to b on mke radio

[@rylieriley]

Greg Koch is almost too dang good! I have a feeling there's more going on in his brain than what he's actually playing. He's just holding back, because if he unleashed it all on us, we'd probably disintegrate out of existence like when Thanos snapped his fingers while wearing the Infinity Gauntlet.

[@officialWWM]

The beauty of having ADHD.

[@TCoulter1]

His wit is his secret weapon. Brilliant minded ferocious musician. Like trying to play chess with a genius.

[@markheld7933]

So glad I stumbled across this....I got that same book (autographed even). If your not subscribed to Greg's channel, you should first for the chops, the melodies and rhythms that will continue to dance in your head for weeks. Not to mention, Greg's superlative gift of humor, explanation and expanding your vocabulary in one fell swoop. He'll definitely keep you smiling!

[@johnsparkman4532]

Insanely good guitar playing!! Oh my gosh.

[@Cameron655]

Hands Greg an upside-down guitar. He shreds it. Dear Lord in the heavens above, I love this GK. Keep rocking! ✌

[@zplapplap]

Intro jam was fabulous!

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

This is such a great video. The big man from Wisc. is an otherworldly player and a huge influence on me. His recalling how he got started with his insane guitar ability was very insightful. Albert Lee .. who knew. In my opinion Greg is one of the all-time greats, no doubt in my mind. And I added a Blucifer Gristlemaster to the stable because of him. That's a great live instrument for me .. checks all the boxes.

[@marvelharris9540]

That was fun... nice job boys

[@elrafa782]

Thanks, that was great

[@miltonalmonte7126]

God bless you both spectacular playing great sound Rock & Roll

[@pensatorseven1898]

Wonderful!!!!!

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

Wow, great interview with very encouraging and useful insights.

[@garylcampbell9964]

I was just inspired. Thanks Gary

[@donindri]

So, both you guys can play upside down and backwards better than I can play normally. Don’t know whether to be inspired or give up and go fishing! Thanks for posting 😎

[@GrowerTalks]

When they swapped, Greg finally sounded mortal, and I could sense him struggling just like I do. Refreshing!

[@terrybromery6734]

Ok reverse..!

[@rogerdat7807]

Fantastic questions totally 'outside' of the normal interview. Please keep this type of review coming.

[@alecsbuga]

That is a lovely guitar!

[@iamrubens]

Pure entertainment and awesomeness.

[@LloydTheHuman]

Really love this guy!

[@emsaye]

Never heard of Greg. What a great player! Interviewer had great questions!

[@kjschneider669]

Got to see Greg at a Fender event in Colorado, he was 5 feet away, MY GOD! He is a monster! funny and crazy and a damn monster!

[@cleartrueblue]

And what superb interview skills on the part of the Sweetwater fellow...

[@walterwhite390]

Greg is amazing!

[@El...Presidente]

Just noticed Dimebag D’s sticker on that strat at the end. Props for that and an awesome interview as well!

[@davedecker1725]

Nick was pretty tight with Dime

[@bddmhopp5]

Old man shredder…love it

[@WrenchDevil6]

What we really want is Greg's Amp!!

[@palm444]

Greg rules!!! When are you coming to Florida?

[@quasipseudo1]

Greg = GOAT

[@miscellanyman263]

Greg Koch-rhymes-with-Chalk: one of my favorite "Chikin'-pickin'" most versatile guitarists of all time. What a great professor Greg would be at Koch University.

[@philipodd3378]

Greg is Def the bees Knees , one of the great players

[@eduardoprieto5267]

Your phrasing, so cool

[@MrWilson-WithaPbass]

Longtime fan of Greg . Always amazing . ...and yeah upside down ? :-) Nice Greg ...

[@talmadgesmith599]

I'm just seeing this? Awesome!

[@klank67]

That's a gorgeous Tele he's playing! And he played the Strat upside down better than DB2 ever could.

[@jackgriffith9229]

Hey!! How can get into the mind of a who Is out of his mind??? Especially when he plays music on the guitar 🎸!!! This Guy is CRAZY but in a good way!!!

[@kodykindhart5644]

Greg you are a hero

[@Im-sure]

Greg is a master!

[@riniones]

A total master musician

[@Piratesteve81]

Damn, that's a sweet Charvel. And great tone too. Nice jam!

[@theariesexperiment4642]

🤣🤣🤣🤣I love how Greg didn't give him anywhere to hide with the hybrid picked rhythm. Poor guy had to change the whole rhythm. Bless his heart. Greg is definitely THE MAN.

[@JFK1180]

Greg plays better than me with the guitar upside down😅😅😅👊 Love your playing Greg❤️

[@guitarmainiac80]

Koch sweeps!! Yesssss!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤘

[@josephhoneycutt9674]

I used to play with Robert Ward (Popalop) my nick name for him .Greg is great playing pops stuff , really miss him .

[@johno7617]

Gregory kochery!! Mad genius

[@curtimler6917]

Looks like and sounds like an awesome AXE!

[@TonyMartinez]

I dont who the other guy is, but he did a really good job and balls playing man. Nice interview as well. Enjoyed it a lot

[@kodykindhart5644]

My fav

[@PeteBreen]

Gregory Kochery!

[@thesoundpurist]

when you get at the end you realize the guy is even better than you thought, even the host.

[@andrewbecker3700]

He was in the clubs on soo many nights over the years, it was hard to NOT see him in action. He honed his chops to the point where it's very possible he could play sleeping? Also, his ability to jam with others may be unparalleled.

[@imaseeker100]

this interview was painful but the music and cultural element was amazing

[@lazvt8469]

I fell for Greg after his Wildwood Guitar demo of the Epiphone Sheraton II a number of years ago....the yelling of "USA...FREEDOM!!" Hilarious...

[@kfr5018]

Victor Wooten has a beautiful way of looking at music. I am paraphrasing but.. all the wrong notes are sounded by 2 correct notes. So as long as you resolve to a right note - it’ll sound right even if it’s not exactly what you heard in your head. This really helps you play blind without thinking of key signatures. You can play any note in music and make it sound right. I like Greg’s playing with a purpose/intent combined with victors idea. Use music theory as a road map but don’t let it box you in.

[@guitardude1981]

Amen! Start and End on the right note!

[@MegaTubescreamer]

greg is so cool 😇😎 god bless his cotton ones !

[@posamund]

Other than A, can anyone figure out what the other chords Greg is playing at the top of their first jam??

[@pinkiewerewolf]

This might get me kicked out of the Reverend fan club (I hope it doesn't) but Greg is amazing on Strats, even when they are upside down!

[@wakjob961]

Swapping guitars slowed that maniac down a little...Greg too ;-)

[@zakklee2556]

I play jazz metal...with a little thrash jazz..but in the key of EVH.

[@DavidRodriguez-mp9nh]

Pure deliciousness. I dig it!!

[@Welinwms]

🙏

[@andrewclemons8619]

Gregg is great theatre