Being a great guitarist doesn't necessarily make one a great teacher, but in the case of Joel Hoekstra, he is undoubtedly both. He may not be a household name, but he certainly should be.
@d.george98058 жыл бұрын
Joel, you're such a bad-ass player, man... and I love your lessons, so clear, so easy to understand given the straightforward way in which you explain every bit. A huge thanks for the help, you've inspired me to be a better player in so many ways. Rock on buddy! yeah!!
@stephenadams17147 жыл бұрын
I n all my 40+years of playing, this guy is just about the best guitar teacher there is. He breaks it down, he gives just enough of a lesson that isn't overly complicated yet compels you to want to dig in and learn. Joel Hoekstra wants you to learn more about playing the guitar.
@seanknight980811 ай бұрын
He's your teacher? Mine, too! Yes, he is excellent!
@rarch19688 жыл бұрын
JH always has the coolest ideas in these clips & I look forward to them each month. Thanks for the inspiration Joel, much appreciated man!
@joelhoekstra138 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Really makes me happy that you're getting something out of these!
@seanantley19658 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to see JH teaching something I use quite a bit. When I saw this lesson in the magazine I smiled pretty big lol! Of course the latter part of the lesson is something I'm learning but that's the beauty of it. More cool, new licks to add to my playing. Thank you JH!!!
@shadybrain34248 жыл бұрын
joel has been so good, ive learned so many simple ideas to expand my playing.
@joelhoekstra138 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm really glad you found some of the lessons useful!
@Danumurti185 жыл бұрын
This is indeed amazing.. his lessons improve me a lot! It's like magic revealed
@sixstringer37836 жыл бұрын
One of the best and nicest teacher and professional guitar players out there thanks Joel for your time ! 😎
@sergiopalacios90902 жыл бұрын
Taking classes with JOEL is always priceless is at an optimal level, THANK YOU JOEL TO SHARE WITH US YOUR KNOWLEDGE!!!!!🙏
@moishuawillisbornegees-son91788 жыл бұрын
Been playing for eight years; don't know how to read music , so thank you so much. Your sound is amazing!!!
@ericeakes77336 жыл бұрын
Been moving away from paul gilberts lessons an focusing on joels stuff. Have to say that joels examples have expanded my ideas an creativity. I don't feel my self "thinking" about techniques . i instead am hearing myself. Thx joel.
@kamaboko18 жыл бұрын
Bloody simple, yet I can see how it could be used effectively to stir up the pot a bit. Thanks for the lesson.
@sn95_mustang_garage8 жыл бұрын
My favorite guitar teacher is back! Joel you have the knack for instructing. If used so many of your licks from these lessons.
@joelhoekstra138 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks so much!
@3dayphunk7 жыл бұрын
Wow Joel, great lesson. Man, the way you communicate these licks and techniques is superb. So calm and straight forward...and yet awesome licks. You have a new fan.
@alphacentauri80833 жыл бұрын
Wow!....Phenomenal guitarist, demonic mastery of the fret board and a great teacher as well. On a side note, if you all are interested in "outside" phrasing to incorporate with your soloing check out the late Alan Holdsworth. His approach was so esoteric, I believe that he must have had a link to some musical alternate universe.
@theotherbrittany6 жыл бұрын
THE DOPEST INTRO! I literally never ever feel the need to fast forward your intro song and one might not think about it, but that happens ALOT.. some peoples intro songs are just wayyy to much. Yours is epic but like tastefully epic! And not to long. Also that sweet background that looks like some gypsy patterned tapestry??... super cool!! Ha!! Love these lessons! 🤘🏽😝💀
@angusyoung95947 жыл бұрын
Great little lessons. He knows what to teach and how to get it across.
@RJRonquillo6 жыл бұрын
Really digging these. I knew Joel was a burning player, but he's really a great educator too.
@powerbylightfutureisnow15797 жыл бұрын
The best sounding Guitar hero of the world awaits you. Thanks
@quiqueberro-garcia24456 жыл бұрын
Hi Joel !..great playing and teaching !..and Whitesnake has always been one of my favorites bands !..... I am from south america but I live in Spain...I'm a professional guitarrist, (Session,Touring,Musical theatre ) and teacher as well,and saw many of your videos,which are amazing and very useful !! I've been playing rock,pop,and classical music for many years,since i did all the classical training in London many years ago....No problem with legato,hammer ons,stretching etc with my left hand ...but... One thing that is dificcult for me is the "hybrid" and "tapping" technic...because I use fingernails for playing classical,and everytime I try some of those styles,it harms my nails !!...so,I will keep on trying until I find the right angle !....Thanks a lot for your videos...very clear and helpful !
@MrSteviek524 жыл бұрын
Superb lesson ! Thanks for the clarity and exciting delivery! Lots of good stuff in there ! 👍🏻👏🏻🎸
@maxmah34885 жыл бұрын
amazing lesson and awesome teacher you are, Joel H
@TheDesertRat316 жыл бұрын
Glad I found these lessons, Joel. Really cool ideas, why didn't I ever think of them?😊 In this one specifically, the shifting technique is a lot like "side stepping" which is common in jazz improv.
@tatang19584 жыл бұрын
You are truly extraordinary Joel, you provide valuable knowledge for all of us here, frankly I really want to know you further to continue to learn the technique of playing the guitar, always greet rock and roll, Joel
@chirbin0nidhogg6232 жыл бұрын
This was a really great lesson. I didn’t really mean to click this video but the ideas here are great and I’m excited to try and work them all in
@wbspensfan282 жыл бұрын
Great teacher and these lessons sound great
@CJdude8 жыл бұрын
For anyone who is having trouble stretching out their fingers like he mentions, try playing guitar in the classical position (the leg contour of the guitar resting on the left leg with the guitar at a 45 degree angle as opposed to the traditional way of holding the guitar on the right leg as he does here). This makes playing with the left hand much less uncomfortable, especially on big stretches. Almost all of the greatest metal players I've seen use this position, and I actually use it as well
@ultrafloss4928 жыл бұрын
Damn the concept is incredibly effective! Thanks very much for taking the time to educate us meneer Hoekstra. (:
@ManosRK8 жыл бұрын
3rd and 4th sound so cool!
@tanboyy084 жыл бұрын
Love these lessons omg
@campagnamatias5 жыл бұрын
you take pentatonics to another level
@theartofgoldenlily5 жыл бұрын
what a runs. simple but bad ass sounds
@jonparker3994 Жыл бұрын
Joel Hoekstra, Tim Pierce, Rhett Shull, Rick Beato...the late Jeff Beck, the Universe Of Fun, Learning!!!🎸
@micmica18275 жыл бұрын
Very nice videos. Keep on doing more, please
@Adrian_WP_erez6 жыл бұрын
He visto varias intervenciones tocando en concierto y hace casi todo (si es que no es todo) lo que enseña en estos vídeos... Nada se guarda, cuando otros si lo hacen. Joel, es realmente un Héroe de la Guitarra, porque a parte de tocar genial la guitarra, desinteresadamente (?) entrega sus conocimientos para hacer de este mundo un lugar más rockero... Admirable. Genial. Maestro. (Y)
@ronanteixeira16637 жыл бұрын
Great outside lesson!!!
@TomGrubbe8 жыл бұрын
Unique and inspiring, thanks!
@silverstone32288 жыл бұрын
what i really love about joel that his licks are dark and creepy....please keep that sound joel...amazing licks
@xrichalex17914 жыл бұрын
Omg....me encantó esta clase. Gracias Joel.
@frylocdub8 жыл бұрын
this is a great lesson! thanks man.
@aaronbergAPB7 жыл бұрын
Very nice Joel. Great skillz
@jayroc99333 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joel
@LeoLucas3608 жыл бұрын
what a tone !
@sergiopalacios90902 жыл бұрын
Excelente!!!!!! Thank you so much for your talent!!!!
@ralex36973 жыл бұрын
Amazing player
@MedalionDS98 жыл бұрын
Kinda jazzy idea for rock pentatonics, nice
@stupidusername388 жыл бұрын
this is a technique that is used in jazz a lot. it would be great to hear these ideas in the context of a chord progression
@1satisfiedmind8 жыл бұрын
Joel, love your playing man. Also, great playing on Mike's new album. Any Paul Kassov inspiration? Some of you playing and tone reminds me of him at times.
@expocon13 жыл бұрын
Super,super super !!!! Thanks a lot, great great Master.....
@alexisalescio15628 жыл бұрын
he is a great Player and He bad an amazing tone!
@joelhoekstra138 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Alexis...just the in-house Marshall JVM and a Boss delay pedal in the loop, that's it.
@markbeling33306 жыл бұрын
Faaaaaaaak ! Amazing player Joel! Man thank you for sharing your knowledge
@thomasokun5952 Жыл бұрын
Just like the sun is different to the moon although they both provide light and heat, Joel is different and unique; his style stings like a bee and is sweet as honey; I love your style: Papua New guinea
@oneamongall88618 жыл бұрын
Great lesson and awesome new ideas...i dig it .however if i may add the stretches on pentatonic 3 notes/string is still near impossible for me on a 25.5" scale....
@MICKEYISLOWD7 жыл бұрын
But a Vandenberg guitar, the neck is incredible and will make these lick easier.
@tonyspada27445 жыл бұрын
Nice guy -some nice ideas
@bytwyzz7 жыл бұрын
intervallic man !
@DanRibar3 жыл бұрын
cool!
@fengshui73842 ай бұрын
Danke!!!
@paulajane98284 жыл бұрын
Your awesome forever 💯😎🎸😍🤘
@richardedwards93495 жыл бұрын
joel is the coolest rockstar, alot act like they are cool but aren't. joel don't act that way. now that's cool
@pbenn532 жыл бұрын
A little late to the party here. The website errors out when I try to get the tabs. Are they available anywhere else? Thx
@maximeb1908 жыл бұрын
Might wanna fix the typo in the title : "pentatonic" not penatonic!
@evanwilliams8908 Жыл бұрын
Rare hidden gold
@dwconrad77764 жыл бұрын
Joel: "Ok" Me:
@carlosmonteiro3425 Жыл бұрын
MUITO BACANA...!!!
@aryandeka49216 жыл бұрын
Thats call a master
@ThePuertoricanBeastJonathan8 жыл бұрын
sounds so fucking weird!!!!! its awesome!!!!!!
@ralex36973 жыл бұрын
I know it’s friggin weird and amazing at the same time Sounds like noise when I play it Joel is so fluid
@Javier-qk7ms8 жыл бұрын
what is the intro song?
@enterthefollowing8 жыл бұрын
how do we change keys while soloing to create harmony and more advanced melody
@joelhoekstra138 жыл бұрын
That's a tough lesson to teach in 12 bars in a magazine, but learning your modes in EVERY key is a great start and 3rds and 7ths of each chord are typically the most appealing notes for melodies..
@enterthefollowing8 жыл бұрын
+joel hoekstra wow awesome man that lil bit actually helps me out I've just been going to the 5th of the next key. great lesson btw and I will look into what u said. its so cool that you actually replied too man really appreciated!
@gbainsy3848 жыл бұрын
Your Figure 7 practice will be my greatest solo ever, if I can master it with these hands, that are the size of an 10 year old. I'm 42 and 6'3".
@joelhoekstra138 жыл бұрын
Tear it up!
@gbainsy3848 жыл бұрын
Kidding aside. These are perfect lessons for where I am at, and I dig that tone. Thanks!
@capgage18 жыл бұрын
Finger size does not matter that much (ouch don't tell the chicks that, they don't know). Seriously though, I've got small hands and never had a problem playing almost anything and circles around many people. Including the Ice Cream Man stretch. Until I was told I had small hands I never noticed. I am 5"9' though. Now I've got a complex. ;) I was telling a 22 year old 5"2' girl how I could teach her guitar and we compared hands. Same size. (Facepalm). Got it from my grandmother (double facepalm).Joel great lessons.
@capgage18 жыл бұрын
48 started playing at 11. Don't get discouraged.
@jamesrockford26267 жыл бұрын
I think this guy is better than the other guy lol
@gordontubbs6 жыл бұрын
The only player whose "hands are too big" comments apply is Paul Gilbert.
@carolinacowgirl33754 жыл бұрын
I'm in love with you joel
@kye9038 жыл бұрын
One day he'll actually have to come to terms with the fact that his hands really are fucking huge. Compared to mine anyway.
@joelhoekstra138 жыл бұрын
Haha! I'll try.
@MsDavo1236 жыл бұрын
Fuck could not follow anyone knows where i can get tabs for this lesson?
@benleonard16026 жыл бұрын
The intro song doesnt help for confidence lol
@ralex36973 жыл бұрын
Very Jimmy Page
@troyfrost19806 жыл бұрын
Im tired of how band members play Guitar ' and teachers showing how to play like this and I feel like I'm not Giting no Ware butt I've come to fare to give up . Lol TroyFrost / Troyster .