10-Step Method to Singing & Playing Guitar

[@MrRagnarxx]

it's insane that I picked up guitar and learned from you at... 13y.o? And now I'm 26 and you're still pumping out *stellar* content. You're the best.

[@justinguitar]

Thank you.

[@perfectlyimperfecttravel9114]

Just thinking the same thing. Learned for the first couple of years from Justin Gutar when I was 15. Now I'm 32. Love to see it

[@yousefyaser1999]

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[@InspirationSessions]

You're lucky to have grown up in the era of KZbin tutorials - having originally learned guitar the old fashioned way (sheet music, pre-internet/KZbin/Spotify etc) - and now rediscovering after a 20-year break, the difference in rate of progress/learning is insane!

[@alexanderpetsopoulos715]

MOOD. Started learning from Justin at 16, now I'm 23 and he's still THE guitar guy. If I have any guitar question at all, it's almost certain Justin's made a video breaking down the exact topic in an easy-to-understand way. He's the undisputed guitar-teaching GOAT, and potentially the best music teacher of all time.

[@joshuagodinez5867]

I can't think of anything that proves a love of music and desire to fill the world with song than these videos. You are making the world a better place. Thank you!

[@Blueridge1961]

I started playing the guitar and singing roughly 45 years ago... So, internet was still science fiction. I tried as good as possible to teach myself based on guitar books and audio cassettes. Over the years I developed mediocre skills that were sufficient to enjoy friends and family. Sometimes when I watch Justin's videos, I wonder how good I could have become at playing the guitar, if internet, YT and Justin Sandercoe would have been available already in the 1970s and early 80s. However, even today (at 60) I still learn a lot from this best guitar teacher on the net. Thanks Justin, and keep on doing this fantastic job!!!

[@khimaros]

I found your old video on this subject over the summer, followed the steps, and on the 8th August 2022 sung and played Daughters for the first time. My ten year old daughter came in and started singing with me! I cried tears of absolute joy. Thank you a million times over Justin.

[@alpharoo2581]

Unbelievable, I'm on this video because of that song! I'm having trouble keeping the rhythm and chord changes going while singing at the same time

[@khimaros]

@@alpharoo2581 Just keep practicing would be the best advice I could give you. I picked that song because I knew it inside out (quite special for my daughter and I) so I've played it a million times. Justin's comment about where to shift your focus was really the key for me, try to subtly shift from one to the other all the time. That and don't worry about the altered strumming for the second verse, because that's a bit tricky when first getting the hang of it. I never thought I'd be able to do it, so I promise you, you will get it if you keep at it! Good luck!

[@olderendirt]

Something else that might help is to use the record feature on your phone to tape your guitar and learn to sing with that. Then you can hear the chord changes and get a feel for that. Or even practice with some of the karaoke on KZbin. Lots of good stuff, Justin. Thanks.

[@justinguitar]

*How not to suck at singing!* Please, don't miss that lesson. www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/learning-to-sing-bg-1903

[@srinic2]

Hey Justin, great tips. One thing that seems to be helping is to try ‘humming the tune’ along with the guitar before starting to sing the words. Words are a bit more complicated and just humming is a slightly lower load on the brain. Once the humming and chords sync up then switching to words feels a tad easier. I’m a beginner and what do I know :) But sharing the tip in case it helps. Thank you again for the work you do. You’re amazing.

[@AnglephileSwedenGerman]

No that's it it's hum first then syllable by syllable n start of with just your reg voice n one high note n one low note n go so far with that n build on it , I been doing it for 35 yrs

[@robschaller9061]

Thank you. Super clear steps to develop the automation process so that (IN MY CASE) I can focus on my vocals which is definately the weaker part of performing for me. Played for decades but only just recently through MUCH encouragement from other to start singing. I can only assume that I have a good voice (I think it sucks!) so Ive started on this frightful part of the journey. I know through practice that my voice will improve. I just wish I had been more serious about the instrument when I was younger.

[@delorissamuelson6988]

Hi Justin, Writing to say "THANK YOU!!" For this video. I could write long winded paragraphs on how much this video has helped, but I am gonna keep this short. So far, I haven't had too much trouble playing and singing. Granted, I am not playing complicated pieces of music. Syncopation wasn't something that was a stumbling block for me. Buuuuutttt there is this ONE song that I could never get the hang of. So, I applied the teachings of this video to "The Song" and for the first time ever, I am able to play and sing without faltering. It is a very stripped down version but hey! I'll take it😊😊. Thank You again. Have a great day!! I should also say, that "The Song" is one of the few songs my husband and I both like and adding, it is also a favorite of his as well....so no pressure right😅.

[@chicharrone007]

Thank you for the confidence builder!!! Just strum it and do it!

[@mister-bland]

That bit about playing the verse again after forgetting the chorus is super important. Something I've come to realize about playing live is that you really need to learn to improv a bit after making a mistake, be it forgetting to move to the next part of the song, or forgetting/mixing up the order of lyrics. Heck that could probably be a lesson on its own, wink wink nudge nudge.

[@Lorlornyo]

wow you really have a teaching gift, best yet

[@alanm2749]

Thanks

[@justinguitar]

Many thanks for the super thanks and supporting the channel. It means a lot. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com

[@perro0076]

Nice one. I liked the 'distraction' thing. I didn't think there was a thing about it. Now I'll view my wife trying to talk to me when I'm practicing in a different light!!! I should be welcoming it now!! 🤣🤣

[@larryrichards3668]

Justin you are the greatest teacher. Thank you!!! 🤠

[@Alex_U]

10 step program without a paywall. That’s a first on youtube. Great work, Justin!

[@justinguitar]

It's been almost 20 years now! :)

[@Alex_U]

@@justinguitar been with you for a better part of it. Since 2007

[@dilipkulkarni2655]

Very helpful lesson Justin sir. Thank you.

[@donnyt7799]

You're awesome brother. Been using your 'I'm on Fire' lesson to learn to play and sing (at the same time😆🎸).

[@jimwhite5964]

Justin, you’re the best....thanks for sharing another great video!

[@amosjr4]

Justin...Great lesson, sir...thank you very much

[@Whatsamattau2]

Thx Justin. SUGGESTION. It’d be great if you could give some TIPS on SINGING while FINGERPICKING which for me, is more much challenging than singing/strumming. Again thx for your videos

[@procrastinator6902]

This is the same trouble I have. I can sing and play over chords and their changes reasonably well. But for me it's not just finger picking, it's ANY kind of lead line. Usually I find myself singing the notes or in the timing of the guitar playing so I have the playing without thinking down... it's the avoiding singing what I hear myself playing that I struggle with!!

[@mr.heisenberg6517]

I remember one year ago, I was searching through your video, the very first lesson for beginners, and now, here I am. Thanks, Justin, you helped me a lot!

[@maggiesoulbird]

This is so cool!

[@GodsandGuitars-ps9uj]

Thanks Justin, very helpful.

[@davidbayles6549]

Justin Thanks this is just what I needed you have grate advice on playing and singing. You know we can be hard on our self in this learning journey. Just half to remember this is fun to make guitar music. There will be a large reward when we can play and sing songs Thanks again. Dave.

[@nintendianajones64]

Thank you Justin for all your hard work. This is exactly what I need. Sorry I'm a bit critical sometimes.

[@molonlabe11]

Such a fun lesson for a beginner! Thank you

[@hill392]

Justin your a top notch teacher my friend!.. Such a positive upbeat vibe!.. 😎

[@leegardner3617]

I love the rhythm song!

[@OregonBreault]

Fantastic pointers, mate.

[@arthurpfeifer8418]

thanks for all your help Justin. You inspire me to work hard at guitar

[@quantum3712]

You are the best Justin.

[@stephenwilson7865]

Great video Justin, loads of useful stuff there. A great tutorial especially for older guys like myself. Thanks again.

[@simongibeau4030]

I totally agree with Joshua, many thanks for you lesson and love for music! Cheers

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

Sound advice Mate

[@johnsmith-lb4mo]

I can't believe singing and strumming at the same time is so difficult, i can strum reasonably well but as soon as i try to sing it all goes belly up lol

[@wamgoc]

Fabulous Video Justin!! Great points to help sing and play at the same time. In the end though, you just need to do it! The more times you sing and play the better you get!!! Example, when I joined the band I’m in, I just used to play guitar! If I knew the song I would add some backing vocals! As time has gone on I’m singing most of the time, backing and harmonies. Starting to add fills and little riffs now, after two years! Sing and play in public is the best thing!!! Thanks Justin!👏👏👏👏👍👍

[@michaelchappell6570]

Hey Justin, Love this lesson and very helpful as I have joined a Band as Lead Guitarist and I have to sing some of my songs to add to their repertoire and already after my first rehearsal I find that the original song is in a key too high for my voice so the Band leader suggested I go from A to C which worked. When Singing that song I am playing the Lead version as the Rhythm Guitarist is playing the Chords so I am still able to sing the song but when I get to the Solo part I don't need to sing so I can concentrate on the solo and then get back into the Lead Guitar Riff and sing again. But I will start to use your method above, many thanks. I never thought I would be joining a Band in a Retirement Village, and we are all the same age but it is really good fun, Cheers from Downunder in Oz.

[@davenicholls3249]

This is a topic I find nearly impossible! Thanks for the video Justin, maybe I’ll get it cracked. Still can’t sing for toffee tho! Lol How James Hetfield plays those riffs while singing is way beyond me!!

[@oum2954]

Very well explanation, thank you!

[@CG92965]

Love this!!! Thanks so much. This video addresses huge need in a very concrete, step by step approach like no other out there! Thank you Justin!

[@ramonmaximiliano3557]

What a beautiful guitar, wish I had a black or other dark color of one of those

[@MugabiRita-qt9ir]

This works pretty well

[@bartomiejwojcik3947]

You are the best Justin, thank you so much

[@johannzimmermann-df4cy]

Super , thanks !!! 😊

[@adaltroczguitar]

Tks again, Justin!! You're so kind to share your knowledge like this!!

[@TheZeeZee67]

This is a great video - I feel like I’ve been playing and singing long enough to have stumbled upon all these steps individually, but it’s awesome to have them organized and laid out in a “Plan” format like this… I can see it streamlining the learning process for me!

[@dandilion62]

I've always done this.

[@jicvalparaiso]

Thank you very much Justing!!! I really learned very good tips to improve on this. Greetings from Chile.

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you-that seems helpful and I’m going try applying these immediately.

[@hamidishaarani3468]

Thank you for your video

[@DogGuy19]

I remember that first video, which means I have been watching (and learning) for more than 10 years. Thanks for all you do Justin & God bless

[@michaelsmusic]

Thanks so much Justin! Another terrific class.

[@msPaulaA1]

WOW! justin this is awesome! Thank you.

[@drewdietz2115]

always good lessons, thanks

[@lindalrobinson]

Thank you.

[@zeppelinboys]

great tips! i finally need to learn to sing b/c my group met some new wonderful people to jam w/ who both play great and sing great. its the first time we've had any competent singers jam, and thats great and all...but now i know for sure well never learn as a group the songs i like playing at home. before i never really pushed my mates to learn the songs i like to play, cause i cant sing anyway, and their not really into neil young/GD/etc, so i never bothered trying to get everyone on the same page when trying to sneak in a tune or two during a jam. anyway, my new goal is to finally practice singing and then i can show up to practice n be able to jam some tunes that i want. not that i dont like playing other shit but you know how it is...playing/singing a tune you enjoy here or there w/ your mates would be great.

[@g0dsk1nPe3ler]

Change by Mr Alex Giannascoli is a rlly good song to start with, i find that fully down strum songs are the easiest to starts with. Also its in drop D tuning so its pretty easy to match the tone with ur voice. If u dont have a tuner, download guitartuna, tune ur top string to -20 and youre sett!!!!

[@bartomiejwojcik3947]

Justin, how can I give you more likes than only one for this lesson🙏, you are the best of the best

[@justinguitar]

You're very kind thank you. There's always a donation system ... www.justinguitar.com/donate Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@jasper_north]

Oh yes… good video. I am working on 34 Isbell songs. Will be released in 6 mths. Singing and picking- no band!

[@mikeberg5003]

As an experienced manual shift driving from the US, watching Justin animating changing gears using his left hand is bringing the fear of my upcoming trip to Ireland 🤪

[@mb5o]

Great video again. I especially like the scratching and singing of made up lyrics. Good job. Keep them coming

[@darethomhenstb5714]

Wonderful video Justin, great information and ideas. You hit the nail right on the head, these are techniques that I have never thought of.. I really. needed this I suck at singing and playing at the same time. I usually ask other people to sing while I play so That I could concentrate on my playing. Thank you for these 10 ideas . Great job great instruction TB5

[@garyjlandeck]

Thanks, Justin! This lesson was amazing. Super helpful, as always. 😊

[@Simon-if7pe]

Thank you so much Justin 👍 this is THE lesson I’ve been waiting for!

[@atanusadhu]

Very Useful Words Sir❤️🙏🇮🇳

[@krisdaporaristakessian8588]

Thanks Justin, you answer it my ? I thought u just pick up guitar and sing A lot of preparation required. No wonder when I sing people go Wow When I play guitar and sing, They walk out and me . Thanks again Justin.

[@angelofelder8732]

Amazing teacher! Keep inspiring many. Also, can we get a full version of that improvised song about the copyright strike? Haha

[@toapyandfriends]

love this chan!

[@Vicnsi]

22:42 Automation by repetition, is the secret trick

[@ozdagap1809]

Starting a thread of the first song you're going to use to practice. Hopefully others might find it useful. Mine is going to be Location by Burna Boy and Dave. Mostly because I cant sing😅 and I can follow along with the rapping part. Burna Boy does sing on the chorus so I'll try my best there

[@randolphgallagher7942]

I can sing and strum at the same time. Fingerstyle is another matter.

[@alansimpson8962]

Excellent

[@longsnapper5381]

Thanks Justin. You're the best. Smack dab in the real world......I sing and play bass for my band. I play bass better if I'm not singing and I sing better if I'm not playing bass. No one else can sing and play so I'm elected.This helped a lot.

[@ilyamedvedev2104]

Why are you such a cool person?

[@chevalsauer]

Simple song first, so Master Blaster by Stevie Wonder might be a bit much to start with lol - but its my favorite

[@simonerochellemusic]

Haha I remember asking my mum how do I do that 😅😅😅 like 2 years ago and now I can …I started humming lol …years down the line now playing festivals :) practice !! Lots!! 😂😂😂

[@CthtoNicfly5]

All my gear was stolen but i going to get an old acoustic soon Thank you

[@procrastinator6902]

You really like the I V vi IV progression in C don't you? 😅 Same here, i really like it myself!! In fact when I'm warming up on guitar, especially for fingerstyle, I use the bit that you played in that progression at the beginning of your melodic percussive playing video from 2010(!) 🙂

[@SJ28540]

I am now sitting in my room trying to name all the shoes on my shoe rack whilst playing the chord progression from dial drunk 😂

[@russzacek3870]

I have been watching, using and sharing the old video for about 10 years. I love this update with more helpful tips. I am sharing it with my worship team students. I did miss “Page 99,” though😁

[@HARRY_SKOOTZZ]

Just brought my first acoustic guitar and have purchased your app , I need new finger tips on my 1st and 2nd fingers already !!!

[@annhovland8407]

Loved this tutorial justin. Question. Would you just work on one song at a time until you master it, or can you work on two or three. Just started learning guitar 14 months ago and have progressed quite well, thanks to you and a few other instructors on You Tube. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@justinguitar]

Work on a few and keep songs in rotation also. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher www.justinguitar.com

[@nicksparta9580]

What's the song he's playing at 7:05

[@klausfritsch4350]

I try doing this while watching TV. Nice distraction.

[@schematica]

What pickups are in that strat? They sound really great.

[@justinguitar]

There is a video about this guitar: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/gray-guitar-custom-build-jg-003 | Read about this guitar (and Justin's other guitars) here: www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/justin-s-guitars-list-and-info-gg-001| LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide, Approved Teacher & Community Moderator

[@depressio5395]

I want to ask, is does this build as a skill over time, or is it different for every new song?

[@simonerochellemusic]

I like the t shirt 😅😅😅

[@urmom-c9o]

i really woke up and decided i want a guitar i really love music im 11 and when i get in 6th grade i wanna join the band

[@herrunsinn774]

Justin, back when you made your "Vincent" video, you mentioned that you couldn't play the fingerstyle pattern and sing at the same time. ... So did you follow your own advice and eventually finally work out the singing and the fingerpicking simultaneously? I've always admired guitarists who seemed to be always play flawless complex leads on their guitars while belting out the vocals at the same time. Tom Johnston of the early Doobie Brothers and Robert Cray had this skill. They came as close to "doing two things at the same time" as anyone else I have ever seen. 😇

[@khimaros]

Check out John Mayer’s Edge of Desire NAMM Martin session song here on KZbin, it’s a great example of fast finger style with singing and sounds awesome to boot 😎👍

[@samuelaziati]

Hollow i like the way your play can you coach me to play well?

[@justinguitar]

It all starts here - for free. www.justinguitar.com/classes/beginner-guitar-course-grade-one Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@BryanBarcelo]

I listen to podcasts and tutorials as I strum and instead of singing I hum the tune and I sometimes I just sing the single word on the cord change.

[@InstruktorkaGitary]

Extra ;)

[@jogmas12]

I’m struggling. I’m trying to play and sing ‘come as you are’ by Nirvana. I got the riff down pretty good but when I start to sing it all falls apart. You think I should choose an easier song?

[@sagebees]

Yo

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Oh man I can't place the song you're playing in step 3...someone help please! 😅

[@justinguitar]

I can imagine, that was some out-of-this-world songwriting about pizza and pasta sauce :D | LievenDV | JustinGuitar Official Guide, Approved Teacher & Moderator

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

@@justinguitar I'm still stumped. The chord progression & strum pattern is so familiar to me but I just can't place it.

[@innes_82]

I can’t decide if I’m hearing “No Woman No Cry” or “When I Come Around” by Green Day

[@krisdaporaristakessian8588]

Is it possible to simply the chords While ur singing, And playing guitar

[@justinguitar]

Yes, always. You can simplify chords to basic major / minor or even simple power chords and you can simplify strumming patterns too. Cheers 😊 | Richard_close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Approved Teacher

[@Malek_202]

the rug still remains

[@brisbrg5179]

If you wanna get really good try playing some TTNG songs while singing the lyrics.

[@IsaacUlbrich]

Wonder what kind of guitar Justin drives...sportscar? Sedan? Minivan? Lol