John Petrucci - Guitar Center Clinic - Colorado - 4/10/14 - HD

Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci guitar clinic

[@fernandoblengio]

John Petrucci: *Takes a picture* The whole world: *Claps*

[@toxin3456346]

16:50 john petrucci said bless you!? that guy's gonna live forever

[@robenhood7_517]

!!!

[@gmore2671]

Ahhahahaha

[@diegodz7510]

half Italian I love this man 🇮🇹

[@perfectstrangers7673]

Hello Yarin!

[@loraljohnson]

You gotta love when a world class guitarist leaves his ego at home and can have fun, and actually talk to his fans like this. My respect for JP grows each time I see a vid like this.

[@waldotorres8600]

loraljohnson He cant leave his ego because he doesnt has any, hes one of the most humble guys in metal and thats why his one of the best

[@eriklarson9137]

I agree. It is awesome how down to earth he is. He inspired many that day for sure.

[@allencollins6031]

He was nice person since he was a kid.

[@chrisgsauce]

I hear when babies cry John just has to switch to bridge mode and he absorbs the soul of baby and his BPM jumps 200%.

[@tyler109j]

RIP people on the front row

[@___xyz___]

Yes

[@Samurai78420]

🤣

[@OscarLawMain]

"I make the face like it's hard but it's not" - John Petrucci

[@rbeforme]

"That's what" - She

[@PintoconLacras]

you admire this guy for how he plays. then you love him for who he is. I'm not into guitar but watched the whole clinic just because of his kindness. Bravo.

[@Nightwishmaster]

+PintoconLacras Was it totally boring?

[@Masophere]

When my wife was pregnant with my daughter I was learning alot of petrucci's stuff and now she's born its hilarious she could be screaming the house down and I start playing any of it no matter how heavy or clean she settles and 9 times out of 10 falls asleep 🤣🤣

[@mpactdesignmedia]

John plays more melodic notes in one song than most guitarists do in a career. The best on the planet. Period!

[@luminositymusic3810]

mpactdesignmedia he’s a hack.

[@amado4249]

@@luminositymusic3810 Who are you? Where is your music?

[@lalboihatlau8476]

Lol Petrucci a joke he use to play guitar like a cartoon or vdio games sounds no nice tone at all

[@connerkerrison2579]

@@lalboihatlau8476 a joke. Haha just like your English, jkjk

[@ericvandenheuvel113]

Less is more😄

[@michaelgalindo6752]

Nice guy guitar god John Petrucci pauses in the middle of his arpeggio demonstration and says "bless you" to the person that sneezed without missing a note.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

Petrucci: "So that's my example of something that sounds hard but it easy to play." Guy in audience: "... Sheeyit."

[@TacoInvader69]

Where exactly?

[@allghilliedup21]

Jakob Strand The instagram part?

[@___xyz___]

@@TacoInvader69 25:15 25:36

[@Msantora908]

"Ill be making the face like its hard... its not hard." Ha! He's hilarious!!

[@wiggy009]

Mike Santora when does he say that

[@shawnadams1693]

14:55

[@Cygnus111]

Q&A - 0:00 Dance Of Eternity - 7:56 Back to Q&A - 14:20 Enigma Machine - 31:30

[@hugom2962]

Enigma machine

[@markwilkinson508]

He's such a humble gent. A true pro

[@tylerdees4850]

Wish most people were that nice hes so professional.

[@DeepakEapenKoothoor]

This guy is the personification of ultra-awesomeness... no words!

[@mattiamgc3011]

uomo di un'umiltà incredibile...come artista un dio in terra...musicalmente un genio..rispetto e ammirazione💪🤘

[@bombastickevin]

The solo for Enigma machine is straight up awesome. Love the transition to a slow melodic solo. The tapping after the bend was pretty cool too.

[@MadNut321]

16:51 Blessed by God

[@MadNut321]

2 years and no likes for such a clever joke come ooooon!

[@wiggy009]

MadNut321 there you go

[@PETSOKOFTIS]

@@MadNut321 the joke was already taken

[@benp.320]

@@MadNut321 here.

[@NilDerp]

16:50 Someone was just blessed by the god.

[@peteblakk2940]

love this dude too..fantastic player..saw him at a clinic at guitar center man this guy is super cool

[@allghilliedup21]

John would rather be resting and getting ready for the show that night be he willingly took that time to do this clinic. Respect.

[@WILLtTHOMPSON2906]

Paid?

[@tommilitello198]

He’d rather be doing this or he would be home relaxing

[@vesonai]

The perfect guitar teacher! :)

[@sportsportsport]

"I don't wanna be responsible for young eardrum damage" haha. "YOU ALREADY ARE!"

[@panama2500]

amazing human being! My favorite guitar player from the beginning!

[@rockmetalguitarist01]

I think this John petrucci clinic is awesome I have watched this video numerous amount of times thanks for sharing it and letting me and other people see it appreciate it

[@jhar9022]

Such a cool, chill guy. I respected his playing before seeing this, but I respect the man as well now. Good to see. Also - that tone... So good.

[@oakenshanks]

the fact that this guy was worried about the baby in the room just made me fall in love...wow...

[@tailsbooddah]

He is such a nice guy!

[@ridwanansari2561]

Love JP n all he create for DT..humble person..n also great musicion

[@davidrundmc]

the best master of progressive rock!!!

[@AC-yq2fx]

Neal Morse is.

[@gavindalton2238]

@@AC-yq2fx Robert fripp

[@spacep0d]

This guy is awesome. Great attitude.

[@Itsallfun3000]

Brilliant thanks for putting this up

[@KiyoshiDaichi]

Any skilled guitarrist can play this stuff. But JP actually came up with these ideas and was able to translate them to the guitar. There are few today who can come up with such nice compositions. Most can only play scales and execute techniques up and down. My favorite composers: Buckethead, John Petrucci, Jason Becker.

[@MattyPS]

"I'll be making a face like it's hard..."

[@ohmura07]

I have a 3 hr. dvd that I filmed with my Sony Handycam of John's first ever "Massachussetts Guitar Center (across the street from Berklee College) Clinic" in the 1990's. I was the only one filming on this particular day. He showed us all photos he had of his then very young children , too. Good time. Great clinic.

[@stevesmith8493]

So can you share it with us?

[@felipelobor]

Thanks for uploading man. I've been waiting for this the whole week. You are my hero :)

[@TheBladeSephara]

Me too! Ditto this!

[@tylerdees4850]

Amazing guitar player and one of the nicest guys.

[@vincenthoppen8473]

Bald guy thought, oh it's enigma machine, i'm going to flatten a cardboard box. and he was pretty pleased with the result.

[@carl_lindquist]

Loved this video! All the best!!

[@mootbooxle]

I love this man’s spirit!

[@JgHaverty]

My right ear enjoyed this.

[@Jimbob-gw7jp]

LOL I know whatcha mean...i need new ones as well I have a book on my connection part to hold the plug down so I can hear through both ears lol

[@JgHaverty]

Jim bob haha, Im runnin a 300$ set of headphones, still didnt like this video! too much mono recording haha

[@mariomercado1950]

That was my go to Guitar Center for years and right when I move out of state, this had to happen :(

[@shashankchettri2261]

That's a sign of , huge artist he never ever , show his pride he is so versatile , for me he is god , and my huge inspiration...

[@tamararinehart6500]

So bummed I didn't know about this until I got to the show. This is epic.

[@geovaniraffaelli4508]

I think he has no idea just how good he is

[@AndreVieiraguitarist]

Ty for this Archivist! Subscribed!

[@AngryLlamaAttack]

musician by night comedian by day

[@daveycmusic8903]

Seems like a great guy, amazing player! I dont particularly adhere to this style of music, but its insanely complex and masterfully played.

[@AccuracySpeaks]

Amazing guitarist and what a cool dude!

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

Dream theatre is one of the most boring bands I’ve ever heard and seen play live, but I love watching Petrucci play and be interviewed. His solo albums are better than anything else he’s done and he seems like a cool dude

[@saltpeter7429]

I am in total agreement. What a gracious, kind, talented and friendly guy, kind of has an infectious positive spirit. But yeah, I have tried with Dream Theater and I cant get into it, the singer is not my cup of tea. Somehow I really like their compatriots in the band FATES WARNING, similar to theater yet somehow doing it in a way that resonates with me.

[@richiehenrydrums]

Not a guitar player, but this was a pleasure to watch. Seems like such a genuine dude. Hope I get to meet him someday, and not just in a "I'm a fanatic, please sign my shit" sort of way.

[@jlucasound]

John Petrucci. The Best. So good with such ease.

[@facundoyelisa9568]

Genioooo, con todas las letras!!!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Hes the best in every way, just as nice and humble as it gets, thats why mangini fits the role perfect, another humble human.

[@manashbarman8585]

That guitar man😍😍

[@lordviewer7305]

phenomenal that rendition of Enigma Machine is wonderful

[@MattyPS]

I love this guy!

[@alejandrorosales6937]

John petrucci your speed and hand control is very good but you are the best all ready remember John petrucci music is a gift for every won to see and hear to be able to play those songs just play it cool okay alex

[@passionbard888]

John, scenes from a memory is not for laughing, it's my life .

[@troyniles614]

An example of a great teacher!!!

[@daverattu8990]

I am always respect to John Petrucci because he is humble nor Dream Theater are "alien" musician, all Dream Theater members is humble, that is deferences with other band!

[@berkefiliz3410]

We never know if JM is humble or not. He did not speak yet.

[@ngdguitar5081]

Cool footage! I was at the Southfield Michigan Guitar Center seminar and they expressly forbid pics and vids - to the point where they warned they would throw people out if they saw them filming. So they either didn't care here, or you did a great job of filming on the down low. : )

[@jasonmidian4559]

Thanks Sir...Like to watched...I Can understand Your Lesson Clinic...

[@SanelvellaS]

Petruccipster now with Instagram.

[@elizitademaria8408]

este guitarrista es lo maximo!!!!

[@chrismhp]

Damn, why is there a cut at 31:26? That was a good question on the logistics of composing a complicated piece like that.

[@bmuylaert2980]

MHP Le nppp

[@MrLennonson]

DAMMIT!

[@elBanananas]

Besides being a guitar god he is also a comedian and a really nice humble guy

[@alejandrorosales6937]

John petrucci you are a master on the guitar to play those songs are all so good John as a mega star and legend with the music that you play it is all about the timing and the fans dreamtheather stills lives on in you John the songs that you play on the speed and the power that is all inside you as a fan of dream theater and I play guitar as well but you John are an amazing person to play those songs maby I can see you on tour some day and John petrucci rock hard and be careful with this virus okay for the band and for the your family and friends to Alex

[@ThatCheapDrummer]

So God walks into a Guitar Center-

[@SHA8UTIE]

What a great guy.

[@FlibbidyFleu]

LOL, 32:46. Seems like as good a time as any to break down this card board box. It's gotta be done at some point anyway.

[@ejv.96]

4/10 execution. Took too long. He took 25 entire seconds to break down a single box. Man is not efficient nor is he prepared to break down boxes

[@musicmaniaph6990]

Cool Smart and Humble. ❤💕

[@blackhawkchalk]

Petrucci killed the baby with his shredding.....

[@fleebs9607]

I was there! This clinic was awesome, and Petrucci was/is such a cool dude. So glad I finally got to meet him! The Archivist Thanks for posting this, but any chance of posting the entire clinic? Having both Dance of Eternity and Enigma Machine is great, but I'd like to hear all the questions that were asked, not to mention having him go into depth about the Majesty guitar and the Ernie Ball strings. If possible, I'd like to see the entire clinic uncut!

[@MRNYCRISPY]

Sorry posted everything was able to get that day

[@yogengrg7690]

Legend!

[@hawx89]

The god has spoken. Nuff said.

[@tambolan2951]

looking forward to the new album!

[@twisterbt62]

thanks

[@DazReht]

"Soo...I'm pretty much amazing."

[@Daggerpaw1]

I personally like John's JP and Majesty tone MUCH better than his JPM tone. The Ibanez sounded so generic. Sharp edges, nasal mids, and tight low end. The tight low end would be nice if it wasn't achieved through making the low end thinner and more fragile. Just my opinion. But my taste, I've come to notice, isn't everybody else's taste.

[@Daggerpaw1]

I'm not dissing Ibanez. In fact, the favorite guitar that I have is an Ibanez. I'm just saying that, for what he does and the sound he strives for, Ibanez is probably not the best option.

[@stefandobrev2238]

It's all thanks to his DiMarzio pickups

[@pyotrpig]

And now it's already 20 years old....

[@jucemarleal27]

Acho que esse cara é um daqueles anjos perdidos que caíram do céu

[@Despond]

JP was extra funny this clinic, really approachable.

[@TheRufyrufy]

4/10/14 is the new time signature

[@Cas-yr1rq]

I love watching god do a guitar clinic

[@oakenshanks]

to the best biceps in rock.. you rock john..lol

[@darijogalic4839]

i don*know but petrucci iz king of,melody ,tehnics and everything .i am from croatia and during the war ,old walkman a side pul me under and b side sepultura arise

[@stevesmith8493]

Bless you my friend. What is your situation now?

[@theartfuldodger935]

The most important thing Joe Satriani and John Petrucci know is how to treat people.

[@macdaddy12368]

Great Post

[@superjarri]

John seems to be a nice guy aside from a guitar god

[@BrianLamper]

Agreed, rock on

[@silviamakeupartist]

John Petrucci is the best guitar player in the world!!!

[@pauljam98]

3:27 James Hetfield behind a desk ...

[@Hrkortegaard]

For some reason, I was expecting a “YEAAH”

[@qztip]

"My goal is to come up with things that sound fun but are easy to play on the guitar." John Petrucci 2014. Millions of guitarists subsequently plan their suicides.

[@Zack-dv6rz]

"Let me set the metronome to 200bpm.... well that was easy, lets try 216.."

[@Trials-and-Tribulations]

His new Majesty Erinie ball looks alot like an early 1980s Ibanez Radius first Rg model. Someday, he may come back to Ibanez.

[@kigawman]

The way this guitar was built, JP and musicman wanted to have a bunch of sounds which have more range compared to the previous EBMM models. But then, what he uses is INCOMPARABLE to those Ibanez JPMs he had in the 90's.

[@MikeToddOnline]

kigawman Ibanez were much cooler, both looking + playing, and sounding. Too bad they couldnt afford his endorsement asking price any longer. Then again look how he sold out Portnoy so he could take more of the publishing and have full creative/production control. Money changes people. Look how he carried himself back in 94 and look now. Still a cool guy but obviously a millionaire.

[@kigawman]

Mike Todd You're right. Its all 'business.' BTW, his net worth is $3.2 million according to celebritynetworth.com.

[@MikeToddOnline]

Swear to God that shit said 2 million just a couple days ago!!!

[@colbs237]

I have the Camo JPM 4. Good god it is such a sexy guitar. I wish JP was still playing the JPM.

[@misterfitts]

Why'd u cut it off during the time sig question???

[@johnemerick5860]

Soo good!🎸subbed

[@DanteAligheri17]

I was there! :D

[@Toddzilla1967]

Me, too, along with my 12 year old son. He got his stealth black JP50 signed below the bridge in silver marker. We also got two picks from John at the end of the Dream Theater show at the Paramount. #bestdayever

[@DanteAligheri17]

That's awesome!

[@zZrEtRiBuTiOnZz]

Of course the hard as shit thing he's playing at any given time requires him to make a cringed face on stage to make it actually *_seem_* hard for him, for "showbiz effect", lol. I know he's _sort of_ joking, but I think deep down we all really know the truth just slipped out a little. Everything he plays is easy for him, but to make him appear human, he has to fumble around and make it seem really hard, lol. Dude's a legend.

[@NEntv58]

He's super human. Period.

[@xabuinternauta]

A nice plot twist

[@Pawello454]

MASTER! :D

[@tweevers2]

dig the Majesty banner