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I have played guitar now for 25 years, and in this video I show you with actual cringe-worthy video evidence my evolution as a guitarist. I hope you will find this inspiring if you are on the same path!
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[@imjrlee]

Omg, I can't believe you made this with my comment and of course my comment is not a big deal, I'm just happy and surprised that you've noticed the comment and made video out of it. You really keep me encouraging to play guitar more and especially immerse ourself in joy of learning. Thank you a lot, Lucas.

[@ZekSanchez]

123rd like that's it

[@OrigamiSpotLikeSubShare]

189th like

[@robertbrawley5048]

You changed from blond hair at 13 to black hair at 14 . Why or how I'd that possible

[@jaythepsychic1]

@@robertbrawley5048 Very possible that it was just the lighting or dyed, I've had 4 different hair colors since i was 13 and im 14 now. And some people hair darkens naturally over time, people can be born with really light hair that just gets darker naturally over time.

[@robertbrawley5048]

@@jaythepsychic1 yes . That's what I was getting at . So many toddlers are blond headed and as they get older their hair is not remotely blond and I was wondering if the mothers dyed the 4 year old hair blond ir if it was natural. You are 14 teaching a 70 year old. Lol

[@rickhalemusic]

I hope to some day be as good as you were when you were 14 years old🏆

[@nathanmyles1]

Same

[@ionturcanu7486]

or even 11!

[@ogawasan5581]

saaaame maaan

[@fabriziot1467]

Indeed 😁

[@filipedoria9561]

yes lol

[@Mattiaskrantz]

Amazing video Lucas and let’s reach 1 mil subs 2022 together😎👌

[@tupapaesmashombrejorgitoxd3555]

Omg

[@mihailmilev9909]

Hi

[@mihailmilev9909]

Thank you for asking him to make that video. That has revealed another unappretiated gem to us in this world.

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@tupapaesmashombrejorgitoxd3555 hi

[@DavidtheM]

"90 percent of mastering something, is becoming obsessed with the joy of learning, realizing you will never master it anyway." Amen, brother!

[@capzisediam5845]

Exact !!!

[@callmerel2809]

My friend master it. He don't practice anymore

[@mihailmilev9909]

@@capzisediam5845 exactly

[@MrZiglvleit]

It must be like realising you know less as you know more...

[@sjain6320]

10 percent is girls getting impressed and wanting to hang out

[@mikie47]

As a 75 year old musician this is a wonderful video journey of the long hours and dedication it takes to reach your level Lucas. And, of course, your very supportive parents and raising family too. You are an amazing human being. Much love to you. Michael

[@igorz3551]

Inspiration ☝️

[@cellokid5104]

Classical guitar is by faaaar the single most underrated style of music

[@wachamcaulid]

I kinda wanted to play but I got too many instrument and hobbies to start with lol Edit: And give classical guitar more clout through sheet music dumps haha

[@EmilErnebroGuitar]

Don’t know any guitarist more deserving of success! Will never forget when I heard you play live in concert for the first time a few years back.. I thought.. what the hell this is not possible?!? 😄 amazing video Lucas!! Happy to see our first little jam on here as well 😄 talk soon /Emil

[@LucasBrar]

Thanks so much Emil!! Your amazing playing and arranging really inspired me in my transition from classical to jazz. AND you helped me bigtime with Instagram. I’ll never forget, and I owe you for that 🙏🙏🙏 looking forward to making an album !!

[@yun7958]

Great work, God bless you

[@victor_okpala]

@@LucasBrar relationships is the sole essence of life man great to see you catch up on old memories with your old pals.

[@Shivamsanjaylohar]

I have been playing classical guitar. I wanna start playing jazz now. Can you please suggest any book ?

[@LucasBrar]

@@Shivamsanjaylohar i dont know much about books, i would recommend taking a few private / online classes to get started. The jazz manouche style (django Reinhardt) is a great starting point. Learn how to build chords, the basic major scales and arpeggios

[@Thrillrider10]

As a musician myself (self-taught, not classically trained like you) watching someone's musical journey is always a delight. It takes me back to when I picked up a clarinet for the first time and having absolutely no idea what to do with it, and now I hardly even have to think about it.

[@LucasBrar]

Hey! Correction: As some of you have pointed out : of course in the end the piece is called vals no 4 op. 8 by Barrios

[@AllegoryofPatrick]

So glad you shared. Here's to many more years

[@ivanmitkovski04]

It’s actually Vals no. 4 op. 8 at the end of the video

[@overtonesnteatime198]

=t

[@7en85]

я бы зассал такое выкладывать

[@fiedel]

Be happy you have them. I only have some b/w photos of me being young my uncle made and all tapes with my recordings burned down with my workshop 10 years ago :(

[@_marcinrakowski]

"...but 90 percent of mastering something is becoming obsessed with the joy of learning." Thank you for that. It really carries weight when illustrated by your journey and where you at. Your honesty is appreciated. It inspires me to be the kind of support to my children that your parents were to you. Bless you.❤‍🔥

[@yosuto]

Really inspiring video, you’re a phenomenal guitarist!

[@LucasBrar]

Thanks Yosuto!

[@michaelluder4670]

@@LucasBrar brilliant, brilliant video - like so many of your other videos. Thank you for sharing your hard work and raw talent.

[@michaeltagor4238]

Legend supporting legend🔥🔥. Legend! 😂

[@mrCetus]

Lucas, I would like to say that you're a true inspiration to me. I'm 15 and I have been playing for about 3 and a half years, but I wasn't satysfied with my progress at all, but after watching your video, I realized that I should take things more paciently and have fun while playing. Thanks for the loveble content

[@massimoroman6774]

totally not scam👁👄👁

[@ZEUSBeats66]

Besides of a life story this was a life lesson for me: Realize that you will never master it so enjoy the ride trying to give your best shot! Thank you Lucas!

[@hertegovinul7564]

Foarte frumos zis

[@glathir3574]

Unless your marcin from Poland. He’s mastered guitar. Still can improve but I’ve never seen anyone that can do what he does. He just turned 21 within like the last week or so but yeah he’s wild.

[@glathir3574]

Lucas is good and has put in the work but each generation has the Benefits of learning From what everyone had learned and created. There is so much available to learn from you can learn some much from just the internet watching videos practicing and having chords for songs etc. so it’s bound to happen that someone is gonna surpass previous generations. But yeah this marcin guy deff put in the work too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHKWm3mDeaecq5Y

[@ZEUSBeats66]

@@glathir3574 Of course! It is true! Every generation will be much more better then the last one and will come everytime with something that we didn't see before. I agree with you! And yeah, this guy Marcin is special. Brings an interestin felling in his videos! Thanks for sharing with me this link.

[@glathir3574]

@@ZEUSBeats66 👍🏽

[@stefanofarci1150]

You having a duet with “the” yourself of 20 years ago is one of the most romantic and yet inspiring thing I’ve seen so far. Fantastic job. As always.

[@ramirocastellon2921]

Everybody can see the results, but nobody except one knows the sacrifice behind. You deserve it Lucas. Awesome video.

[@TommyLikeTom]

your progress at 14 is incredible. I started at about 14 and was playing Django at 20. I can't tell you how much I envy people who went to music school. I was the best musician in my school and the best artist and my family would not even consider sending me to art or music school

[@heimonmiphawa5340]

Lucas the man who store his power on his fedora.

[@tyweed736]

Hi begula

[@heimonmiphawa5340]

@@tyweed736 hello my fellow random individual.

[@harrykt5442]

Bruh

[@jonnyrace6900]

Brilliant. I suspected you were a classical monster and there’s the proof! Love your jazz arrangements and congratulations on being able to support your family as a KZbinr!

[@littleguitarontheprairie4843]

Such a heartfelt human interest story, I feel you literally handed me a powerpotion, with the insight that all is possible with hard work. I laughed so hard about some of your videos. You are also a talented actor/comedien, and you didnt even practice for it, now that is truly amazing!

[@LucasBrar]

Thank you so much!

[@rafihayder]

100 guitarist have the same story and 99% of them failed to pay their rent and switched to menial job. But you survived. Glad you survived. Take huge love and respect. 🍷

[@エルフェンリート-l3i]

This has been a very moving video for me, since I see some parallels in the overall development compared to my journey as a guitarist (so far). I started playing the guitar when I was 12 and took electrical guitar lessons by a nearby teacher for almost 5 years - until Corona kicked in, but it wasn't all too bad, since I had to quit lessons somewhere in that year anyway because I thought I needed to move for Uni. Turns out, everything is digital and it doesn't make any sense to move. Anyways, we mostly did your usual Bluesy, Jazzy, Rock-kind-of stuff that you'd expect on an electrical guitar, but after the lessons ended I was stuck in a hefty rut. Nothing moved forward nor backward, I felt no motivation to practice whatsoever and thought I hit a road block in my skills (early intermediate you could call it). Then Uni started and it became really busy for me. Then my girlfriend quit. At this point, guitar was my least concern and I even didn't really do much for Uni until close before the exams. This time was the most stressful, emotionally draining, depressing and exhaustful time of my life. But it was also the time I discovered your videos and also the ones of similar artists like Emil Ernebro or the amazing Tommy Emmanuel. I also discovered Brandon Acker and gradually developed a refined taste in (old) acoustic instruments and Classical music. It made me listen to so much pieces and the fulfilment felt endless. Some time in I thought to myself (rather jokingly) that someday I'm going to buy a classical guitar and play all of those beautiful pieces I hummed with my mouth and that kept stuck in my head. Then you did the videos on Francisco Tárrega and Barrios. I was comitted, especially to Tárrega. I didn't know him yet, but the unbelievable beauty of his pieces lit up the fiery desire inside of me to play every single piece by him that has been published. And now we're here at 6 ½ years, me playing classical guitar for like 4 months and learning new repertoire pieces on a weekly basis, sometimes practicing for hours every single day and sucking up several different books containing notes, technique advise and music theory like a sponge with a daily hunger to buy more (I study computer science, so I can afford it, fortunately). It makes me feel things I had forgotten from my life, that I only remembered from memories when I just started out playing the guitar and making little step-by-step, yet steady and joyful progress. It even affected the discipline, effectivity and motivation for my Uni studies a whole lot. Never have I ever made so much progress in such little time, feeling so dedicated and fulfilled along the way and this is also partly due to the enjoyable content you have been making and that I'm so happy to watch. Thank you very much for your efforts; and many delightful greetings from Germany, Lucas Brar! 🇩🇪

[@LucasBrar]

This was so nice to read, im happy I could inspire you on your Journey! 👍

[@MrAllstar]

My favourite clip from the moment I heard it was Lucas at 14 playing Django, then he took a crazy tour through the rigid ways of classical music and then came back to where he started. The same place but now with all those mad classical skillz!! What a story captured on video, awesome!! 👏👏

[@Karlgolden]

Inspiring man! Thank you for sharing Lucas

[@Karlgolden]

also Django Reinhardt after 4 years of playing?!?! Deserve every success! Music is in your veins

[@Tak745]

As an audience, we don't realise enough what impact a "follow" can have on the video makers. This is talent and hard work, Lucas. Amazing job and congratulations, from the bottom of the heart as well.

[@raysriro8375]

After watching this, my husband and I who have been playing together for 30 years or so, just had the best rehearsal of our lives. We started out in a band together in our 20s and went through blues rock jazz and finally landed on gypsy jazz. I feel so free to enjoy it now thank you so much. Ray and Linda Gypsy moon.

[@gywong]

My sons - 8 & 6 - just started playing classical guitar 2 months ago. I will definitely show them your inspirational story - great video! I hope they will also learn to enjoy the journey and dedicate themselves to the love of making music like you

[@LucasBrar]

So glad to hear that! Say hello from me:)

[@wiejetze8397]

I guess that is the best inspiration and motivation they can get. Good luck!

[@BflatBlue]

Watching your journey was a completely wonderful experience! Thank you for putting it together and for your inspiration.

[@docteurpikachu6913]

Boy, that really says everything about the incredible over the top difficulty of making a living as a musician. You can play for decades and live as a monk, devoting your ENTIRE time to practice and yet, still live in poverty while still having followed supposedly every "right step" of the process. Orchestra playing, studying in every prestigious music college, etc and yet having to teach young brats to simply eat. I guess there is a form of historical consistency though since the vast majority of artists have always remained poor as dirt (look at how Mozart ended lol). At least, KZbin allowed Lucas to make a living thanks to guitar. But let's think of all the other "Lucas" who play just as well and who have to give it up in order not to starve...

[@Atlas65]

Lot of truth in this. However Mozart made a pretty good living on his music. He is said to be one of the first one to do so. But he had a gambling problem. So he spend most of his money on card games and booz. In the end of his life he was quite poor because he was in a lot of debt, because of his reckles spending

[@garygohmusic]

We are not related to each other but I'm so proud of you man. The years of hard work and pain paid off! Your originals sounded amazing, would be lovely to hear an album of your compositions and singing some day

[@jazzmusiclondon9915]

just shows you no matter who you are if you put time into an instrument you can become a mastermind

[@richsackett3423]

Shows nothing of the sort.

[@arthurias7693]

a... mastermind??

[@jaketheodore6070]

I think you used "mastermind" wrongly

[@jazzmusiclondon9915]

@@jaketheodore6070 well not everyone re harmonise like that it’s extremely difficult

[@pangranacik7011]

I don't think you know how cruel this world can be my friend

[@matthewlee6629]

this made me so happy to watch your amazing progression over the years in many things, musicial talent, charactor, education, your youtube career, and even your hairstyles... loved this! keep it up my friend.

[@SantiagoPombo]

Awesome story Lucas, big fan of yours since the early days. Talent & passion always find a way of piercing through the noise. Very happy you were able to make a living playing guitar, very deserved. I know this is a huge undertaking but I think a standards album of your arrangements would make your fan base super happy, and who knows maybe be a hit on Spotify

[@stevehughes240]

You rock dude. I'm genuinely happy for you- earning a living doing what you love, and I really think you deserve it!

[@petecluettmusic8009]

This is now a requisite for my music students to watch. Thank you for visualizing what words can not and putting an understanding into what makes a musician...passion + practice = perfection (no matter how many notes are not played well!)

[@DemontieJr]

This is really inspiring! And it's awesome to see the teachers being recognized!

[@mattia2119]

So lucky to live in this era to me, maybe if it wasn't for the internet i would haver never listened to such an amazing musician as you are. Thank you and good luck. Hugs from Rome!

[@typedeaf]

That's awesome. I am so glad that all those years of dedication literally paid off in the end. You are a phenom player and a great inspiration.

[@PluckinNylon]

I thoroughly enjoyed that video charting your life as a musician, it was very emotionally moving.it just goes to show that its not at all about being famous and rich it shows to me the hours and hours of practice you put in locking yourself away from the world to play the music you love deffo comes with a price That price has paid off your videos are brilliant I watch them all your playing is jazz fantastic and I wish you and your family all the continued success in your life’s . I applaud you for all your efforts 🙌🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 and look forward to your next chapters of your musicical life

[@justaguitarplayer2059]

Great footage. I admire your tenacity

[@mrbadiuzzaman]

You're among the most entertaining, passionate, authentic and accomplished guitar teacher on youtube. Thank you

[@pietart3596]

He's the most wholesome!

[@Wistbacka]

3:00 Can't believe how good of a tone you had developed already here for "Minor swing" compared to the two previous clips. Amazing to see this journey. I just watched my dad's films of me as a kid for the first time. Can really see how into music I was already as a kid. With a surprising understanding of rhythm already then. I hope all artists (in ant field of artistry) take time to revisit and remind themselves of their immense journey from their humble beginnings and then see where their passion(s) have taken them.

[@AnabelB.]

1:48 that's actually a pretty good Death metal song lyric 🤣 What an amazing and hard journey, Lucas. I'm happy that everything ended well for you and your family. You're one of my favorite guitarrists by far and a huge inspiration that made me love and choose the classical guitar :)

[@bobbyp5416]

Snubblade över den här videon av en slump och hade först inte ens tänk att kolla igenom den, än mindre lämna någon kommentar, men jäklar i min lilla låda vilken talang (och målmedveten) du besitter min gode herre! Du är en sann inspirationskälla och det är en fröjd att höra dig musicera! Tack för att du delar med dig. Du värmer hjärtan och sprider glädje med det du gör.

[@muymaglaya4354]

this is such a wholesome post considering i've been subscribed to you for almost 2 years. Seeing your video of "Autumn Leaves in 10 levels of difficulty" i was completely blown away. Thank you Lucas you're truly an inspiration to me and giving me to motivation to practice (as a classical guitarist myself) i wanna be as versatile as you.

[@azokrich7618]

This felt amazing to watch. Thank you !Will keep on supporting you!

[@ThomasHope73]

This is such a brilliant idea! It was really fascinating, and quite touching actually. I was especially moved by your appreciation of the support you’ve received from others and how fortunate you were to grow up in a country that nurtures the arts and provides education. This video shows how hard you have worked, and how much you value the support you’ve been given. On that basis l think if anyone deserves to make a living in music it’s someone like you. I wish you good fortune in your life Lucas. Love your playing too! 👏

[@LucasBrar]

Thank you very much 🙏🙏

[@HeidiBWert]

You must be so happy that you have this footage of yourself as you started out young and went through the years. I know I’m happy to see your evolution. It’s just so remarkable refreshing and inspiring! I am almost 68 and just working on the level six exam for CGCA I’ve been playing for Over 40 years, and still A beginning and intermediate, but finally have the time to be studying with a good program. I love watching all your solo work I prefer to play in community either ensemble or duet etc. but there’s always the occasion where I will need to play solo especially at exam time. Your videos are refreshing you’re an out-of-the-box thinker!

[@tuanluong9928]

I really cry on this man , really a journey very deep and inspiring

[@rainbowhill1912]

That is so touching to see the way how your family inspired and supported you becoming a musician. They must be very proud of you.

[@miguelroger6647]

Lucas,with this video I've learned that you are, not only a magnificent musician but a generous, sensitive and incredibly inspiring person too. I have seen myself in your passionate first steps with music. Unlike you, I didn't have the guts to pursue my dream and I'll never forgive myself for that. So, now I admire you a little more. Really, congratulations and keep doing stuff. I love your sense of humor too.

[@ivan_emege]

You deserve the best, Lucas. I hope you see your daughter grow up happy and healthy. Hugs from Granada, Spain.

[@EuropaMan]

Your discipline in the pursuit of mastering the guitar is truly inspiring. You show what it takes to rise to your skill level. Love your videos and your playing.

[@nikitaelizarov7444]

And we all thought you were 27 now. Those damn Northern genes! I actually learned about you from that viral Summer Time video and was so inspired that spent 3 months learning it. But I still play like you at 15.

[@DavideSablone]

This is a wonderful share Lucas, I recently started to ponder the concept of "enjoying the journey" and is much more profound as it seems. We are often too much obsessed in "where" we are going without thinking instead of "why"? It is almost impossible to answer to the first question, or at least, doesn't make much sense, while to the second is much simpler: we love playing and we should do regardless.

[@hackerminecrafitiano]

The world of music (and art in general) seems like a wild place. Sometimes, you just lose track of your dreams because of expectations and the urge to be successfull. You stop having fun, and it becomes a compulsion, an obsession that kills you from the inside. But then you meet new people, you feel inspired again, and the joy of learning something new and trying to master it just comes busting, like the very first time you touched an instrument. As if we were coming back to our child self, who will always be inside of us, and that's why art is liberating - it's the childplay of grown-ups. It's just so beautiful. And why is the world of art so connected to that of fame? Maybe we all need someone to play with us, to hold our hands and lead the way like our parents did (or should have done). That's just to say, this video made me really emotional. Tack så mycket!

[@Jonas-bs5bl]

Im in my teens and been playing classical guitar for 2,5 years. Just got into a music high school and are really enjoying it. I’m just like you, only I live in Norway. Keep on Lucas, you inspire me a lot, and are probably the best guitarist I know. You also give me a lot of motivation to practice guitar, so thanks for that. Love from your neighbours

[@LucasBrar]

Really happy to hear that Jonas! Keep it up!!

[@joaomcardillog8917]

what great story and beautiful video lucas, thank you so much!!!

[@JPStudyTime]

This video is truly, truly amazing, Lucas. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it and sharing it with all of us. So many valuable lessons here, from the importance of good parenting (I have two daughters myself) to discipline and love for one what does. I remember seeing that video on Mattias' youtube channel and immediately falling in love with your playing. Anyway, thank you for sharing your talent and passion and creativity with all of us mere aficionados!

[@brandons348]

felt very emotional there at the end.. thank you for sharing this journey with your passion with us. truly amazing

[@edulefranc9014]

You are a great musician and a great inspiration to many. Your path is admirable. Many congratulations, everything in the end has its reward.

[@henriquecavinato7938]

I have watched this video several times now. I am a 15 years old and I've been playing guitar for almost 4 years now, and I'm just grateful for the existance of your channel, grateful for your work. It inspired me to try going along the journey of learning and improving everyday on the instrument, to discover music of all kinds and basically fall in love with classical guitar. I have a long way to go, obviously, but I drop tears everytime I rewatch this, music is the most beautiful thing to ever exist, and seeing the path you took and the shaping of you as both a musician and a kind and great person. Just wanted to thank you, cheers from Brazil!

[@MariaLokshina]

It was so exciting to follow all the way! From a sweet child to the wonderful musician and the talented artist.) We love watching your videos over and over again! 👏👏👏

[@justaguitarplayer2059]

Incredible video. Wasn’t expecting such a powerful video from a guy that goofs off all the time. Well done 👍

[@BluegumCounterpoint]

Beautiful video. You’ve had a great journey so far, but have a lot more to contribute. Looking forward to seeing your playing at 30,000 hours.

[@jensljungberg9152]

Nice and inspiring! Mats Bergströms recording of Bachs Sei solo pieces is what finally made me ”get” classical guitar. Cool to hear you studied with him!

[@bartaerts7830]

Beautiful story, I'm really happy KZbin exists and we can enjoy listening to passionate people like you.

[@Actingskint]

May I say congratulations too you , for following your passion in life . For showing that it takes dedication , commitment and hard work , to truly master anything you wish to achieve . I'm fed up of 5 min zelebrities , who are treated as though they are special , simply because they are willing to make fools of themselves on TV . Now more then ever , we need inspirational figures , who represent the true meaning of dedication . You will never stop learning , or developing as a musician or human being . I hope your channel inspired many new musicians to follow their own dreams .

[@victorguitarra]

Me gustó mucho tu historia. El esfuerzo siempre trae buenos frutos. También me divierto mucho con tus vídeos. P. D: La obra que tocas al final es el Vals op. 8, no. 4 de A. Barrios. Saludos!

[@GauravDhar91]

Thanks Lucas for sharing your journey! It's so much dedication and sacrifice... I do not have so much in me, but musicians bring so much joy and nuance to people day to day. It's why I want to continue playing. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@timg.8656]

That explains a lot! I'm glad that you haven't stayed a strictly classical player. That's why I'm a subscriber & have the notification bell set for "All", so that I don't miss things like this. Thanks my friend (that I've never met).

[@justinwilbur4094]

How on earth, have you not appeared in my feed before now. Your skill and dedication to your craft is inspirational. Here's Cheers, Lucas 🤩

[@elarisa10]

Same tought. I only get idiots on my feed .

[@TimmyRiordan]

What a treat this video is. I love "Come Home," that first song you wrote. I love hearing you play "Moon Glow," and Barrios is an old favorite from Jason Vieaux's "Guitar Recital" album. Knowing how much time you spent focused on guitar, I wonder how you developed your voice alongside it. You are a great singer as well. Congrats on your journey. I think when I tripped over your channel you floating between 7,000 & 8,000 subs. I couldn't believe you didn't have more. And of course, now, here you are.

[@SimonMooreChannel]

This video was amazing man, thanks for sharing and inspiring others, i'll continue to follow you on this journey.

[@LocalManMakesMusic]

Awesome video! So much respect for your journey. Good luck wherever the future takes you!

[@matthewsaul3533]

I really enjoyed watching this and taking in your story. And I especially appreciate how transparent you are about it. The humility in acknowledging the various kinds of support you received from others and the unique circumstances of your national/cultural environment etc. I also really appreciated what you said about "realizing you will never master it anyway." Not only true humility in that very honest and truthful statement, but to me, also the sign of someone who has real intimacy with the life and nature of music. I'm not as much of a musician as I am a songwriter/composer/recording artist. I do play a number of instruments and sing, but I don't practice often because my goal is not to reach a certain level of musicianship. Many of my musical heroes are the same way. But I'm 41, have struggled a lot with giving everything I have to music while trying to survive in a dog-eat-dog US environment, and have yet to actually release a fully finished work, in addition to many various things that have gotten in the way of me actively making music the focus that it truly is for me. I've recently rededicated my life to that and I'm working on my debut album. Late to the game but, it's just something I can't ignore. At any rate, all that to say, I found a lot of value in taking in your story and I really appreciate what you're doing.

[@LucasBrar]

Glad it could be of some value to you, and great to hear you’re going to do the album. Sometimes it takes time, but it truly never is too late. Good luck!

[@matthewsaul3533]

@@LucasBrar Thank you!

[@whogivesacrapaboutastupidc2313]

Thank you for this. I've always treated guitar like a hobby that I don't have time for, so at 45, I'm every bit the novice I was at 15. You're inspiring me to actually begin learning...as time permits...I still have to feed the family.

[@albertmichaeltwig7944]

It semmed to be a hard journey, full of good, bad, obsessive times, frustration and success. It is great to see you finally found yourself a way to reach happiness. Thanks for sharing your music, for your work and your lifetime story. Keep jazzin´! Albert M.

[@darkiemark5953]

You inspired me to also start playing guitar i love ur videos

[@TheHallsofMusic]

Thanks for posting this. It was fun to watch. It was also informative and centering for an older guitarist getting back into classical. Loving to learn is my true passion. Setting realistic expectations is important for me to stay motivated and happy. You’re amazing experience and story has helped shed some light on my own path and choices.

[@Ronaldo.Gestao]

Cara, que legal! Me inspirou a voltar a tocar.

[@yuriferreira4160]

Its so nice to know your history and it had cheered me a lot. I'm a young brazilian musician with a journalism degree, but today i'm making my life as an uber driver, which puts me extremely down. Day to day, I drive sad across the city thinking of all of my formation and desires. Thank you for this video, i've been always a huge fan of your work, but now i'm a fan of yours as a human being. Love from Yuri, São Paulo, Brazil.

[@lgonzaga-desenhoepintura3306]

A video that shows how much sacrifice is made and how many hours of dedication. Congratulations, you are a sensational guitarist. Now there are two videos left: the first one playing this keyboard that appears in the back and another introducing the family

[@atillacelik2736]

Lucas, thanks for sharing your awesome journey so far:) Wishing you and you're loved ones all the best!

[@XavierS78]

Ok ... I began 2 years ago and it already seems that you learned twice faster than I do. At this rythm, I could hope to reach your level in 50 years (if i work much more than i do), right ? I'll be 97 !!! I think that i'll humbly continue to mistreat my guitar and listen to you when i'm in need of real music. Thanks for your work and humour ;)

[@pretzelvanille2585]

I did first see you in the 10 step.of jazz video. You are an incredible guitarist and it's nice to see someone acknowledge the people around them who helped them along the way. Just bought my first classical yesterday (Godin Etude) and learned estudio in E minor and really happy about it!

[@sentrazyven762]

bruh...hearing you play those insane jams was so inspiring. I would just watch an hour of you just improvising.

[@yata3826]

>krawler player

[@marctucciaronemusic7738]

You are just Fantastic !!! I loved this personal account of all the work and diligence you put in and how you didn´t give up in hard times . I´m so happy that KZbin can provide a living for great artists like you !!! Thank you Lucas

[@richsackett3423]

Your 14 year old Django is fantastically good. Trying to think of your current jazzing is better. I dunno… that was hard to beat. It’s free of the excessive artifice of experienced players. I’d buy his record.

[@slowswimmer9169]

I agree. I dont think i can ever play that good

[@ansem6167]

Im happy it worked out for you man you deserve it and your an amazing player :)

[@SlavaBogatov]

Thank you for your story. I started playing at 13 when I saw how my father, a professional guitar player, was teaching his students and how much joy they had. Sadly, I didn't do my best to take all I could from him while it was possible :( I played the guitar more for fun and usually while a computer game was loading... The only time I learned and practised something hard was when I discovered Bohemian Rhapsody in Edgar Cruse arrangement 12 years ago :) But 1.5 years ago, at 33, I made a decision to play and exercise deliberately. So since then I play every day. 562 days so far :) Maybe not as deliberate as I wish, but way more consistent than when I was a kid. Learning pieces I want and find challenging. Just finished learning Autumn Leaves by Yenne Lee, and you saying that you could spend a year on polishing a melody makes me feel relieved as I don't need to perform the way you had to, so I could be satisfied with 'good enough' :) but it also makes me appreciate your and other professional guitarists dedication and hard work. Enjoying your channel a lot. If you decide on another video about amazing guitarists, I'd suggest you take a look at Maxim Chigintsev (Максим Чигинцев). For example his 'Concerto pour une voix' or 'Pogonya' (Погоня) which I found tremendous joy learning :)

[@murilomedeirosdesiqueira1259]

I love your videos, keep going. Hugs from Brazil.

[@Vicho_cletaprrr]

Esto es tan inspirador en tantos niveles!!!! Me emociona segui avanzando en este hermoso arte que es la guitarra.

[@jameswest785]

Oh wow. I love your videos but this one was the first that I felt compelled to comment on. So inspiring and impressive and very well put together. Thank you for taking us on your journey!

[@ivanmitkovski04]

At the end of the video, it’s actually Vals no. 4 by barrios. I have played the same piece, every time I hear it I feel nostalgic

[@javierbelmonte5615]

What an inspirational story about striving and overcoming oneself. I'll take your quote "There is no way you'll ever get to the end, so enjoy your journey". Thank you for your work and for making music your own way of life. God bless you brother!

[@FranklinGervacio]

Thank you so much for this inspiring story. Is there a full clip of you playing with that full orchestra? I'd love to see it!

[@jlkennedy86]

Really like how you gave credit and recognized those who helped you along the way. Congratulations on all that you've accomplished.

[@billribas]

Just beautiful. I only wish I had seen this 50 years ago when I started playing.

[@PracticeMore]

That was one of the best videos I’ve ever seen. I respect the grind and your love of learning. You’re the man!

[@Лёха-г9о3з]

Спасибо за вашу откровенность!!! Спасибо за целую историю вашей жизни и развития, как гитариста!!! Вы прошли огромный путь!!! Браво, маэстро!