John Denver Country Roads Guitar Lesson FINGERSTYLE

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@LaurenBateman]

Have fun!

[@anectadsouza1198]

I would like to learn 1. Storms never last... 2. Save the last dance for me.

[@stephanofmunich711]

I’m doing her finger picking course. I learned it in my own and learned to use my pinky as an anchor. Will try without! Also I like that she is human and makes mistakes here and there and keeps going! I have to learn internalize this, especially with singing, but guitar as well.

[@johnchildress6112]

i’ve played the trumpet dor thirteen years. my dughters taught themselves the guitar nd i’d love to learn. tune

[@davidgmd]

As a well over 50 yo who is trying to learn guitar without a guitar teacher, I can say that you have been super helpful.

[@LaurenBateman]

So happy to help!

[@thelotion7569]

You're a very patient teacher and explain things without making me feel like an idiot, so thanks for that. Great tutorial.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed the lesson!

[@ginamanzano8212]

My dearest Lauren. Thank you so much.I learn a lot from you. May God shower you more with graces, favors and blessings.

[@LaurenBateman]

You are so welcome!

[@hsvjackie2734]

You just got a new student. I like your style.

[@LaurenBateman]

Love it! Thank you.

[@shovalos]

me too

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you are the best teacher i saw for keeping the attention of the student

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[@RyanLobo]

fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!.....................................................................................👍😊👍

[@LaurenBateman]

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[@angelk5949]

And every time I come back to you for my lesson. You're the best of them all. Thank you Lauren.

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[@gianmatt1930]

I signed up for your online courses. These videos are great because you really give us simple ways to start playing actual songs. Many online resources seem to give basic lessons, but when it comes time for a song lesson, it often seems over-complicated to me (and often costs money.) You're at just the right speed, and showing us two different patterns is very helpful.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@danielgraham5987]

I love the picking style, finally got the the picking down....thankfully i picked a little before in the past, now i just gotta be patient and hopefully the continuous speed to play it all the way through will come in time...practicing everyday...wish me luck. I love your teaching style Lauren...thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh that's awesome. Congrats!

[@gregnuttall3637]

Beautiful, was busy farming yesterday , just now got to sit down watch it. you done excellent. I'll be giving that a go.

[@LaurenBateman]

Fantastic Greg!

[@priyadharmasena6067]

You are a wonderful teacher. May you be blessed and prosperous !

[@LaurenBateman]

Same to you 😄

[@punchion]

The best lesson I've seen with regard to this song! Great job and so well explained.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyd the video :)

[@anokcanocano2036]

The best teacher in the world .....for me.....thank you sis ❤️

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks!

[@moorek1967]

Very few people can do this song with justice, I know it seems just like another pretty song, but if you are from West Virginia or have family from there, it becomes personal. Two of my great-grandfathers were West Virginia coal miners, my grandmother and grandfather were both born in coal camps. So it is special. You did it good, thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you enjoyed the vieo

[@maniepakkiri4716]

Great teacher. I feel confident with your lessons

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww so happy to help.

[@pankajsinha6102]

U r one of a few best guide online !! So kind of u to give us the right techniques.

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Glad you think so!

[@kirkpankow5680]

I‘m so happy about finding your Channel you are the reason why i took my guitar into my hands. I did all three beginnermistakes an stop playing angree. Whatching your Videos is pur motivation thanks a lot😄

[@LaurenBateman]

Robert so glad that you are playing again!

[@daile9458]

I am so glad I find you on KZbin. You make me want to practice guitar. Thank you!

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You're welcome!

[@kb7547]

Wow travis picking version is magnificent! Looking forward to learning when I get more advanced.

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome. Keep going!

[@rachael_emm_handmade]

You have such a dynamic style and beautiful voice.. I could just sit and listen to you perform!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you so much 😊

[@louispierre154]

I loved the way you done the country road song I am just learning but I can see you are a wonderful teacher I would love to learn from you

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@catalinaalvarez5919]

my best teacher .thanks I found you.God bless

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@adilansary5197]

People really need to know about your channel and your videos. Its amazing how you can make people understand guitar who are beginners. God bless you Lauren. ❤️

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww thanks!

[@MrGmooney]

Great stuff Lauren, Travis picking sounds great for this old classic song.

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you liked it!

[@carllee7809]

Excellent teaching and effort!!! I’m a beginner. I find this video very instructive for beginners who wish to learn the Travis Picking style. Keep up with your great effort in teaching others how to play the guitar. Many more guitar learners will benefit from your instructions. Well done 👍

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome!

[@microjustice8021]

thanks much lauren for making this little nitty-gritty right for me, so useful, thanks again

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[@florasalvatierra2632]

I'm your 53 year old lady student😂I will try to practice this with Travis picking.. I forgot my guitar since I got married.. But because of this pandemic. I can't go home for vacation and I start playing and practicing guitar again it's a good alternative for homesickness.. Thank you I come across to your channel...

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Glad that you found me 😊

[@puskergurung3135]

200% satisfied wid ur tuteral madum love d way u teach..thank u ♡ god bless

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks a lot

[@pauljohnson2372]

Blowing "growing". Thank you for the very well laid out lesson

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Glad it was helpful!

[@mariojavier345]

I love your voice.

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Aww thank you so much.

[@jacktolhurst1502]

Love the Sunday lessons. Just great the way the teach. Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

New song every Sunday! 🎸🎶

[@scottyturner6884]

Would like to see and hear your avett february 7 lesson, love your teaching technique.

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Aww thanks Scotty!

[@carlyellison8498]

You have a great knack for teaching. I appreciate your sharing it! Subscribed.

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[@pjtange]

Lauren, I’m taking guitar lessons here in San Diego. Your instruction technique is wonderful and easy to follow. I really enjoy augmenting my live instruction with your videos. ❤

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[@carstenvinter8759]

You are my inspiration. 👍 thanks from an old boy in Denmark 🙋🏻‍♂️

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[@earlraines6152]

You are amazing teacher !!!

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Thank you! 😃

[@reedanderson]

Great lesson. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I'll be signing up for the fingerpicking course in the near future.

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey Reed, thank you so much. See you at my finger picking course 🤭

[@reedanderson]

@@LaurenBateman After watching several of your free lessons on KZbin I signed up for the 7 Level Guitar System this morning. I needed the orderly progression missing on KZbin. I also like your teaching style and know I can learn a lot from you. I'm well into Level 1 already and looking forward to more. I'll sign up for the fingerpicking course next.

[@garryramsey1949]

Great lesson Lauren. I guess I just noticed it because this is the first fingerpicking lesson I've seen you do, but you have beautiful hands. Just an observation.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@mashaawabestbites4101]

You are the best teacher i have found here on KZbin, kindly have you done my best friend,Don Williams?

[@LaurenBateman]

Awww thank you so much. Don Williams. Don't think so.

[@laiseniabale9138]

really love all ur class just started learning how to play guitar ...hope i can understand more from you

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome! Welecome :)

[@darrenoak7187]

This is an Absolutely fantastic lesson

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks Darren, hope you enjoyed 😃

[@subhasisraychoudhuri4802]

thanks a lot for your beautiful impressive teaching.

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You are most welcome

[@gGXGUITAR]

You’re the best around.......Thanks again Lauren for an awesome tutorial of two classics.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're so welcome!

[@fjoija1]

i love fingerstyle!!! thanks Lauren!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@cavaturnagesh]

beautiful playing really liking it, yeah travis picking really makes the guitar stand out

[@LaurenBateman]

100%. Thank you.

[@dr.lairdwhitehillsfunwitha67]

I’m getting it. My Travis picking is now almost up to doing this. I’ll just listen and practice a lot more but, thanks to you, I now know I will get it.

[@LaurenBateman]

You got this!

[@dr.lairdwhitehillsfunwitha67]

I can do it in my sleep now.

[@pattyhhh1]

Thank you so much for sharing this video with me love John Denver songs

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome. Glad you enjoy.

[@dianasantiago7164]

Excellent Lesson👊

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@erwmlw]

Best video on Country Roads thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thanks!

[@thecuillinn7054]

Lauren that is SO hard to do that slowly. Brilliant

[@LaurenBateman]

Yes, it is hard to play slow. Try being a teacher 🤣🤣🤣

[@44778-d]

love it😀

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you do!

[@modulliYdhken]

just used 2 days to learn the simplified 4 chords to play part of this song. so fantastic.

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on!

[@johnaslin2635]

Love this Gal,really great lesson again time after time.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!!!

[@robinsonchristian702]

Very Nice.God Bless you.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@bimalfernando1526]

Your lesson teach are very good.thanks you

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You are welcome

[@ronparker6489]

Awesome video lady. I'll try and compete with you soon. lol John Denver is my all time favorite male singer. I named my band Country Roads. Favorite female singer (other than you) equals Dolly Parton. I love talented people.

[@LaurenBateman]

Aww Dolly is great. Thank you for your kind words.

[@glennrogers6650]

Another great Lesson. Any chance of Leaving on a Jet Plane, by John Denver. Please Lauren.

[@LaurenBateman]

I have a lesson on that. Search leaving on jet plane Lauren Bateman

[@schumann967]

Thanks so much i cant wait ro get home to try this ive played for twenty something yrs but learned alittle hear and there so at 39 i deacited to gdt fit learn guitar firstly tune and replace a string on my oun and boy all the video are fantastic some i have a hard time getting but im practicing atleast alittle every day thanks agakn

[@LaurenBateman]

Let me know how it goes!

[@ojsojs6004]

Another excellent lesson. Do you have tutorial on proper finger picking position like where would you place your pinky. Should the hand be near saddle and resting on something or is in the air? I really struggle with finger picking that involves thumb ,1,2 and 3rd fingers.

[@LaurenBateman]

Ahh, I'm not sure if I have a video that goes over those specifics. I do in the finger picking course for sure.

[@kdmch321]

I like your teaching style. Have you done a lesson on Keith Caradine's "I'm Easy" ?

[@LaurenBateman]

I have not

[@eamonnobrien1410]

Thanks very much great lesson

[@LaurenBateman]

My pleasure!

[@countrymonkOSB]

Well, Lauren, I've been trying to teach myself Travis picking and this is a great song to start with. Thanks for your great lesson--it's given me to confidence to forge ahead and learn

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome!

[@abady195]

Amazing lesson, just started learning a week ago & I'm loving your videos. Love & respect from Saudi Arabia. 🌹

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh wow Saudi Arabia!!! Amazing. Thank you!

[@abady195]

@@LaurenBateman u deserve more, even my wife is enjoying it when I'm learning, even when I'm still bad at this 😁 especially transitions between chords. Oh boy that's a tough one 🤭. Have a good day ma'am.

[@crispinatienza1871]

Nice you teaching clearly

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks!

[@user-zg1qz8oz2u]

Thanks so much. A great way to start my day! 🤘🎸

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@judyhoomalamalama]

When I learned slack key guitar. My first lesson was to practice alternating base before my next lesson. It is so important. My teacher made sure that I kept the beat of the alternating base. I love this song . I change the words to IZ 's "to the place I belong West Makaha" (where I use to live). Just a music story. Thank u for all u do for the online music community. And that darn F chord still my nemesis. Someday it will sound good.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank for the story 😎🎸🎶

[@jeffbradley876]

Love your style!! I'm going to learn this thanks very much!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Rock on!

[@BrooklynSailorBoy]

Thanks again, Lauren! You make Travis picking understandable and enjoyable.

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome. Glad it helped!

[@MeMe-gx5il]

Lauren - new subscriber. You are a great guitar player, with a great voice and such an excellent teacher. Thank you. Oh, by the way, keep smiling as you have a stunning one !!

[@LaurenBateman]

Wow, thank you!

[@michaelrobinson511]

Love the lessons, thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

My pleasure!

[@Jack.Waters]

As always. Nicely presented.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks Jack

[@danielgraham5987]

I just found your channel, love the finger style for country roads, just signed up for the course....have a good day

[@LaurenBateman]

That's amazing!!!! So excited to have you. Welcome!

[@tshooter4419]

Awesome job!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lindenrosam4781]

Beautiful thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@JoshChuuu-xb4nc]

Tears in heaven finger picking

[@LaurenBateman]

Yeah that would be a great lesson!

[@stanleyderochea6505]

This got lost in my to learn list. Randomly came across it again. Hopefully i can get that travis picking down

[@LaurenBateman]

You got this!

[@vincentfaure4472]

Dear Lauren, Thank you very much for your informative and motivating videos. Your simplicity is very appreciable. Vincent, from France.

[@LaurenBateman]

You are so welcome!

[@TheJamHot]

Awesome. I love your lessons and your way of teaching. Could you do Puff the magic dragon in one of your lessons ?

[@LaurenBateman]

Oh that's a great one!

[@junaidibrahimswat]

Wooow i am going to learn fast thanks for lectures

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad to hear that

[@jerrymeasimer4573]

That was great! I’m just learning

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! Keep it up.

[@Alicia0026]

Great lesson, thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

Hey thank you!

[@marycarr7038]

If you were to use a metronome, what speed would you be on while fingerpicking this version of country roads? I watched one of your tutorials where one of the tips was to use a metronome, which turned to be a great tip for me. Thank you.

[@LaurenBateman]

My guess is around 150-160bpm

[@marycarr7038]

@@LaurenBateman You make it look so effortless. I'm practicing everyday to get there. Country Roads was always one of my favorites. I used to strum it for my kids when they were young. Now at 72, I'm learning to finger pick everything. It sounds so much better. Bridge Over Troubled Water is another song I love and am learning to finger pick.

[@sonnypenales7]

Love your tutorial. Great. Thank you

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome Sonny

[@jannemartensson9578]

You are amazing Lauren....Love the way you Travis-Picking ..Dust in the wind it sounds so good.Wish I could come back and finger play as I could 20 years ago. As I mentioned earlier, it was a thing that happened then and that has made the timing not like before but is underway and you are a good role model for it and a good teacher ❤🙏 Janne

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you Janne. We all do the best we can with what we have.

[@jannemartensson9578]

@@LaurenBateman 👍Wish you were here 🙏🤣🤣 Maybe one you can teach By the way 🎸

[@thesilverangel3760]

I’m really learning from you

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad to hear that!

[@gordonsteinway9017]

Ohh, its sounds very nice!!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad you like it!

[@Admiral_Grufus]

Song request: Wild Montana Skies, by John Denver. It's one of my all time favorites, and the version I play just doesn't sound nearly as good as his does.

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you, Grufus for the recommendation. I get lots of song requests so I cannot guarantee that I will get to it, but I will definitely add it to my list.

[@Admiral_Grufus]

@@LaurenBateman thank you for the consideration.

[@markswenson4079]

Thank you for all the help Lauren. I still can't beieve that you try to reply to all the comments. No one else does that. My song wish, a little different path, Tom Petty's American Girl. The guitar plays a prominent role in the song and it's a fun song. I think easy chords too. What do you think?

[@LaurenBateman]

I try Mark. Sometimes it takes me a day or two but I do try to keep up. American Girl is a great song!

[@markswenson4079]

@@LaurenBateman Just another reason that you have such wide appeal. You add your personal touch. Save yourself this moment and don't treplay to this one. Thank you.

[@youlin2]

Thank you. Great explanation, like this. Tq!!👍🏻🙏🏻

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Lasgoo]

Cool Tutorial, Thanks!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@stevesonchase3777]

Wow this is what I was looking for

[@LaurenBateman]

Awesome! Glad to help.

[@Deedianamarie3880]

I love fingerpicking

[@LaurenBateman]

It's so much fun!

[@thorstenfricke3257]

very very nice! thank u so much!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome

[@jimruppel476]

Lauren, could you do a Sounds of Silence lesson? Thanks.

[@LaurenBateman]

Hi Jim, that's a great song suggestion. Definitely on my list of To Do's

[@crocojess]

nice tutorial ma'am...

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you! 😃

[@djinn201]

Hey Lauren no idea of difficulty but I was thinking, yesterday? beetles/paul McCartney. Thanks for considering👍 Ha you actually mentioned yesterday in this vid lol

[@LaurenBateman]

I'm surprised I haven't done a video on that yet!

[@sipius22]

Thank you!

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome!

[@khunprasitkhwansri9739]

very good thank you...

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you too!

[@MarieSwAnn]

Oh marvelous ma’am Lauren! Love much this song since my childhood 😊thanks so much for sharing. It’s another lesson to me. Keep safe always

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome Marie!