Live From Flat V - Tim Lerch Interview

[@justinguitarcia]

I can't thank Tim enough for the musical journey he sent me on by accident really. I remember years ago looking for a replacement pickup for my tele, stumbled upon Lollar and there was Tim doing the demos. Instantly stopped caring about the pickup search and started looking into this phenomenal player behind the demos. Through Tim I then discovered Ted Greene and thats a musical journey I'll be on forever. So thanks Tim for the music and Josh for the terrific interview

[@imannonymous7707]

Tim was a great choice for a guest on this channel

[@malcognito7210]

What an inspiring conversation.

[@matthewcasey892]

Tim’s journey is so inspiring. Thank you for being so open and truthful.

[@emlyngriffith5846]

Great interview. Really enjoyed that 👍🍷

[@bartlebob]

Tim is amazing, what a nice guy !

[@brandoningersoll5034]

There needs to be an “Monastery” episode. That was deep. I get the sense he found himself as a musician and a human being during those years sitting in silence.

[@PaulMcKendrick]

Watching this again. Still good!

[@18echosf]

What a wonderful interview, Josh. A monastery for 10-12 years! Ever since I found Tim on YT about ten years ago, and he absolutely became my favorite guitarist, I always knew in my heart there was something extra special about him. To me, he’s the new age Ted Greene. Thanks, so much, for making my day.

[@bluezach244]

Yes, thanks to both, great interview. Glad to hear about another (than myself, I mean) guitarist who was greatly influenced by Mose Allison. And the withdrawal to a monastery, wow...If I'm ever again in the Pacific Northwest, I hope I can have a drink with Tim Lerch. Just very moving.

[@z.s4371]

Great video josh! Let's get jack pearson next!

[@davidwilliams7397]

What a treasure.I saw you Josh in England about three years ago and was totally mesmerised.You played Penance and it literally brought tears to my eyes.What a great interview.I am a great fan of Tim .You both are so modest and thank you so much.

[@sombhattacharyya]

As an Indian the reference to Chaurasiya is gold for me. Great man !

[@TimLerchGuitar]

I really love Hariprasads music

[@sombhattacharyya]

@@TimLerchGuitar I am a huge fan of yours from India. Your playing just told me this is what i want to try to sound like. I think i mentioned already somewhere else but I am a very late beginner in guitar and am taking your truefire course. Its a gift. Thank you.

[@ericwilliamson9869]

Such a great interview.

[@JamesHindsW5ATJ]

Tim is one of the best, as a player and especially as a person 🎸🙏

[@Vaf20]

Wow! What a life story! ❤

[@davidfreel1451]

I'm really enjoying this, thanks Josh.

[@petermorgan5683]

This was awesome. The part about 12 years in a monastery surprised Josh just like it surprised me. But looking back at Tim's playing and content, it all makes sense.

[@emlyngriffith5846]

What a fascinating interview 👍.

[@DubClark]

What a great interview! Thank you for doing this.

[@jeremyversusjazz]

wow. easily the most fascinating of all the flat V interviews, imo. obviously, tim’s playing is world class but his life-story is so profound. love the moment where he finishes the 12 years-in-a-monastery soliloquy and josh realizes-in the most gracious and respectful way-that he has to get back to the relatively mundane business of the 10 questions. priceless. thanks for these, josh. especially this one.

[@BrianKlobyGuitar]

Awesome interview... thank you

[@jameserret]

not surprised that legendary musicians are also fantastic storytellers

[@thedonrizzguitar]

OMG l can’t wait to watch this! Tim is one of the best! Much love and respect!! 🔥🎸🔥

[@jethrollinsodom]

Yeah!!! Tim is amazing. His counterpoint improv is simply next level.

[@hearpalhere]

Josh, this was so much fun to watch and so enlightening! Huge thank you for posting this! Tim is such a talented musician and I loved hearing about his unique background and approach to finding his own path. Really appreciate your wonderful discussions with all your talented guests - you set them at ease and chat with them in a way that helps them open up. Keep up the great work!

[@alden3105]

Hey Josh, just wanted to say thank you! Your interview style is a really structured insight into the different personalities/people behind the guitars of the music scene; players whose music we may have heard or seen, even virtually on KZbin for years but never really knew a lot about them.. until now! Keep up the great work. Ruling!

[@AlexanderSandyHenderson]

Wow,what an inspirational human.

[@jep3305]

Great interview, great interaction, Gents. Thank you very much!

[@nickangus3211]

Fantastic Josh, I recently discovered Tim and found him to be an incredible teacher and human.

[@jaredforthmusic]

Thanks for doing this interview! It is so cool to have in-depth interviews like this available

[@charliekrengel1344]

I grew up in Tim’s neck of the woods, and met him through a mutual musician friend at a jam. The only time I’ve been scared sharing a stage! Absolute monster player, looking forward to the interview.

[@ryanreeves8931]

Two amazing guitarists!!! So much inspiration in this one. Thanks

[@cwkkcwc]

Great interview Josh. Love Tim’s music and perspective on life and how it comes out in his playing. Loved it!

[@straightshooter8662]

Wow totally awesome story lmao many times. Thanks Tim and Josh

[@chrisreid8697]

A great interview...so many of us have had the same and similar life experiences while gradually becoming guitarists...we all struggle and try and suffer along the road to whatever we become in music...a great road trip through life...

[@jorgetenamusic]

Man such a a great interview, I admire a lot Tim and now admire him more. You guys are just amazing and inspire so much!

[@GuillaumeSIMONJAZZ]

Awesome interview ! Thanks !

[@asaskald]

No way. This is such a great combination! I've been watching both of you a lot lately. Very very cool!

[@mooseymoose]

Been following Tim for many years now and loved this interview! So cool. It’s amazing how close his approach is to mine. Quite surprising the parallels.

[@russjazz52]

Great stuff Gents

[@jeremyversusjazz]

yes! stumbled on tim’s vids way back in 2010 or so-absolute monster. in many ways, you and tim are very similar. Can’t wait to watch this. thnx josh!

[@justindavis2388]

Wonderful interview

[@robdarimartin]

Gracias por esta entrevista tan sincera e interesante.

[@papasmamas1]

Gonna save this for later, Im sure gonna be great to listen.

[@Appalachian_Hippie]

Love these man! Chat with trey Hensley!

[@taijazvidfish]

Wow. Just wow.

[@newgunguy4176]

Can we all bug Fender for a Tim Lerch Signature Nocaster?

[@Mpcoluv]

Where can I see that video of SRV playing the blues breaker tune?

[@imannonymous7707]

Two great guitarists...and they both play teles...coincidence? I think not . The telecater rocks

[@johndube1731]

OK, I've been listening from pretty much day 1 of Flat Five. Amazing guest. The best, and I've been waiting hoping it would change, but your vocal audio needs help. Please, spend a few moments to get better (your) vocal audio. Keep it up. Love the guest and the questions.

[@JoshSmithGuitar]

It actually has gotten better since then, check the Tim Pierce one(these are posted out of order often).

[@Johaneeeek]

damn would loved to hear more about the monestery time..how and why he ended up doin it

[@kofblz]

The "Beano" record?

[@karmadave]

Great interview Josh. Thank you. Please get a woman guitarist on your show. My first choice would be Sheryl Bailey, a wonderful Jazz guitarist and teacher 😃

[@hearpalhere]

That is a great suggestion and idea David! I would also suggest June Millington (from the band Fanny)! I've only recently found out about her and she's amazing too!

[@maxb4107]

Josh seems pretty nervous in the last few minutes😂 he might have to take a piss bevorhand next time 😅

[@RyanChenMusic]

52:00 haha yes, I learned in my how you can tell how good a school jazz big band guitar player is...by how lazy they are! The best players know when to sit out, especially when there's a piano, bass, drums. Obviously not 100% true all the time, but applicable in a high school setting at least

[@EDPGuitar]

Great Interview but your Music is not S**t. I love and hold on to what you both do and I dispose of s**t every day. Just an observation. Thank you both for the rest of it.