Mary Jane's Last Dance Guitar Lesson - Learn to Play Like Tom Petty!

[@EvanCarmichael]

The step-by-step approach makes it super easy to follow along, whether you're playing acoustic or electric. Thanks Lauren for covering everything from chord transitions to rhythmic variations. - Lipika - Team Evan Carmichael

[@LaurenBateman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruthusvaltas222]

Hi Lauren! I don't know if you remember but I told you I fractured my left arm by the shoulder in August. Last Wed. my surgeon told me I don't have to wear the sling anymore. Doing my range of motion yesterday I thought hey I might be getting my arm far enough away from my body to play my guitar. Yes there was some pain in my left shoulder when I tried to play the guitar. Also have to get my finger dexterity back but the worst thing was I have to rebuild my callouses. I will be back to playing the guitar.

[@LaurenBateman]

Good to know that you are getting better. Please don't stress your arm to much. Take it slowly

[@DionSt.Michael]

Sang and played almost 20 years when I suddenly crushed my wrist/forearm (disconnecting an equipment float/backhoe from my dump truck), tons of permanent nerve damage, nasty looking scarring, partial removal of the small ulnar bone (6 inch section of one of the arm bones), 5 surgeries in total and 3 years recovering. Not only did the surgeon save my arm, I maintain almost full range of motion. Had a second opinion and was told either the original surgeon was a magician or it was an act of God. Point is years later, I’m still playing as well as I ever did. If I can make a comeback, so can you. Take care and I wish you a speedy recovery friend. You’ll find a way. You got this ❤❤

[@ruthusvaltas222]

@DionSt.Michael So happy that you recovered from that. I am back to playing the guitar. The range of motion is almost back to normal on my left arm. I will be playing my guitar at a recital this Saturday.

[@DionSt.Michael]

@@ruthusvaltas222 Good to hear. More of us there are, the better! I’ve always felt a little responsible to encourage everyone to play, sing, express themselves because it’s always been a wonderful community to both me and most of my family as well. I wish you well on your journey back to playing and sharing it with others. Music should be celebrated any chance we get! ❤️

[@1982pantro]

42 here,been playing for a few months. I just want to say thank you for giving me the confidence to play, BEST TEACHER EVER!!! Cheers from Arizona ☀️🦂🌵🍻

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome!

[@David-kc9sn]

You are an awesome teacher, I hope I can see more videos of you teaching. Thank you so much 🙏😊 also you are very beautiful 🤩.🎉

[@user-iamRobinV68]

Lauren on Saturday morning ☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ let’s goooooo!😊😊😊

[@lindarlarson6267]

One of my favorite Tom Petty songs. Thanks Lauren!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@SuperShawn2020]

Such a nuanced intro - I looked forward to your lesson and interpretation!!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@ElMartinoChipperman]

Love the focus on the rhythm, thank you so much!

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrenoak7187]

Great lesson, thank you Lauren.

[@geraldmessier9495]

thank you thank you you're best

[@LaurenBateman]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@joeysanguine3596]

Sweet presentation❤😊

[@LaurenBateman]

Thank you!

[@guitarhack007]

Thank you for the lesson, Lauren. Respect.-dl

[@LaurenBateman]

You're very welcome!

[@toblue7451]

Mrs. Bateman ! Eagles Great guitarist " Fingers Don Fedler" TAUGH Tom Everything ! Ol West

[@toblue7451]

Mrs. Bateman ! Thank You for You video recommendation for the B Maj Cord. Im using it to get My fingers to Master It ! Ol West

[@DomingoCaro-h5v]

Hi how are you rock on pretty l am learning to play guitar basic power chords you are a perfect guitarist

[@1982pantro]

Just noticed the shirt,Hooooooo👍🏻👍🏻

[@LaurenBateman]

Ha ha thanks! My favorite show growing up outside the turtles.

[@artax9683]

"Capturing the essence." Can someone come beat this into my head with a mallet, please? It's so difficult for me as a perfectionist to accept not learning it note for note as originally written, but would probably make me a lot happier as a guitar player.

[@LaurenBateman]

It's a hard thing to do. But for me, it makes the guitar more enjoyable for sure.

[@barryvolk9926]

I mute the bass strings on my acoustic. And it makes the high strings sound electric to me

[@LaurenBateman]

Thanks for sharing!

[@frankfortmarine]

That’s funny, I have the same guitar.

[@LaurenBateman]

Nice! Thanks for watching!