Jared James Nichols is an Actual GUITAR GOD (praised by Bonamassa, Wylde, Vai, and more)

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - "Still got the Klon?" "Yeah."
2:32 - Dropping a Flying V in the guitar store
6:30 - Jared doesn't use guitar picks
8:39 - Jared's blues history knowledge
11:14 - An EPIC jam
12:30 - "I never thought I was a good guitar player"
13:57 - Bone Dry Blues jam
15:28 - Sexy jam
16:40 - Incredible JJN blues guitar techniques
25:01 - That 1952 whammy bar
25:55 - Pinch harmonics... with NO PICK?!
29:05 - Jared's scary tour story
30:15 - How playing live improves your guitar playing
34:28 - Yet another sweet jam
35:17 - Great guitar advice from Jared
37:22 - Stop competing, you're wasting your time

[@donanders2110]

That guitar store owner made a GREAT investment!

[@albietzaesthetics1064]

The world needs more men like that I believe

[@jacquesmaree3424]

I love how he says "I haven't used a pick in a while" and instantly plays perfectly with a pick

[@hywel4605]

I lose it

[@davidp7833]

Yeah I thought so too. Funny

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

Like riding a bike...

[@conorohconnor]

He’s a pro 🤷🏻‍♀️ I saw a clinic at my school with Joe Bonamassa he says “I’m not really a slide player but if anyone has a slide on them I’ll play something or other” and then proceeds to rip shit.

[@shredhead21]

I don’t know that I’ve ever seen more passion or love for guitar in one person. He’s so incredible to watch.

[@Hellnolongerawaits]

Never heard of this guy but god damn he’s so nice and easy to talk to you can’t help but like this guy I’ll for sure be checking out more of his stuff

[@thomasmoore1003]

Jared did Coffee with Ola, really good stuff

[@rogerdaly6326]

I've met him twice and he's one of the nicest , most genuine people you will ever meet. A fun person that loves to cut up and crack jokes. If he comes near do yourself a favor and go see him. Hang out afterwards and he'll come out and talk with everybody.

[@grahamjarman]

shuldnt say gd

[@WardRobinson-pf2kg]

Same. Absolutely loved this entire interview.

[@arustydodge2111]

Jared James Nichols is a Juggernaut!!! Damn that man has incredible chops!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤘🤘

[@mikga45]

Jared said he's not so much into textbook type playing and it seems he's a music professor he knows all the scales and notes. He has so much passion in his guitar playing. You can see how much he loves playing guitar and I think that is why he plays so amazing. All I can say he is great. Is book smarts in guitar theory reminds me of Eric Clapton.

[@jittboy1]

So so chops nice guy average song writer nothing special

[@dueceswildsnakeyes]

Them mutton chops 😆

[@J_Drix]

The amount of guitar/musician camaraderie in that room is inspiring. That’s what’s it’s about. Just feeding off of the vibe/energy and enjoying the conversations those instruments are having.

[@RawGuitarRiffs]

One of the best interviews ever with Jared! Thank you! Also, Jared is just awesome. Myself and my daughter go to every gig he does in Nottingham and we’ve been lucky enough to meet and chat with him at every show and he always makes time for us and even acknowledges us from the stage. It genuinely feels like catching up with an old friend and we’re so grateful for his kindness! Also, he’s influenced my playing so much! Opened up a whole new world and even helped me ditch the pick! He is absolutely the real deal. Can’t wait to see him at Rock City next month! 👍🏻👊🏻🖤

[@ericmichalowski9582]

Tyler, you're world-class player yourself.Buddy , I love to hear you in the context of a band if you're playing or recording anything , put it up so we can hear it.

[@ericmichalowski9582]

Perfectly explains the experience that I went through from going from a pic to using my fingers for myself.Just much more natural feel.

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

JJN is a cool guy, anybody keeping the blues alive in 2024 is fine by me.

[@kevinalfrey2633]

👍‼️🔥💯

[@erikkorhonen]

said it before and will say it again Jared is what you would get if you took Bonamassa and Wylde and made a person

[@bro7269]

The actually thought of that gives me the willies……😂

[@cmb8964]

Mix in some erlich bachman

[@ryanlocati5695]

I think you meant to say if zack wylde mated with joe bonamassa - and they raised their baby

[@reno145]

More like Zakk Wylde and Leslie West.

[@rabplaysguitar]

Sounds like you’re suggesting Bonamassa and Wylde are human? 😆

[@Benbenbenbenbenbenbenbenben]

JJN is like the kind of guitarist that makes all players around him follow the same vibe and sound more authentic

[@jimlipscomb3236]

Jared's explanation of his right hand technique is so much to take in! Thanks so much for doing this.

[@andrewbroderick6713]

@Music Is Win hey congrats man Howard Stern gave you a shout out on his show today...awesome...

[@GROCK619]

Nice I wondered if stern would here about the video

[@yellavonjella2893]

Too bad Howard doesn't have the same values as he used to have...... what a corporate fascist sell out

[@scottymontgomery1297]

I live in Portland Tn , Jamie Jackson, the manager of Sam Ashe texted me about him being there with the clinic , sadly I didn't get off work in time to go. Phenomenal musician. I've been playing since I was 5 , be 53 very soon , nowhere near what the decades implies. No formal lessons , ALOT of 8 tracks , albums and cassettes worn out. There's ALWAYS something else to learn especially from extremely high caliber players. Appreciate you and your channel. Thank you.

[@MikeRondeau]

What an amazing experience this was for me. Thank you for sharing this incredibly detailed interview with a very gifted man, but also a very gifted reporter. Bumps up for you brother; that interview was gold for all on the floor.

[@knowl1969]

That was the best JJN interview I have seen to date!! He is amazing!

[@Levelheadd]

So cool, fabulous interview guys! Thanks

[@Domn879]

What I love about JJN is how generous he is with his time and how passionately he wants to pass on some of his skill and give people some of the joy the instrument has given him.

[@pablomcelio]

Jared is an amazing player and an amazing human being❤

[@johnkellogg2888]

I didn’t know T.J Miller could play the guitar that well

[@davidburns862]

😂😂

[@Callsigntitan]

I watched him live in NYC and after I got to talk to him, humble and so nice. Great guy and unbeliavable musician.

[@roygaber8659]

JJN rocks! So do you Tyler. Nice jam session there. Thanks for another fine video.

[@stickman55100]

What a treat to see the two of you jamming. ABSOLUTELY INSPIRING.

[@akwamarsunzal]

Nailed it! Its not a competition! I am bang average at best but,give me someone who I connect with and it can turn into magic! Give me someone who I dont connect with, it can turn into magic! Just play!

[@jalexander510]

I've only know of him for about a year now, and he very quickly went to my favorites list. EVERYBODY SHIULD KNOW ABOUT THIS MAN. So good and relatable to boot.

[@Mutley58]

Such a great interview! So relaxed… like 2 friends taking shop and geeking out together. Great questions, too. Very enjoyable to watch this. JJN is the real deal and gives me hope that the new wave of younger players will keep kick @ss rock alive. ❤

[@B-DueceTre]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen. Love the intermittent jams. JJN is so humble and easy going. This was like being a fly on the wall of two buddies jamming and talking music, one just happens to be a modern day guitar hero, and the other a major guitar KZbinr. Some of the best content this channel, or any has put out there. Thank you!

[@druwk]

He is completely inspiring. Love his playing. Seems like a AMAZING human being.

[@OneInTheQuiver]

Awesome interview and killer Jam sesh!!! You both rock!

[@paulstevens8378]

Thanks MiW. The World needs more real Gentlemen and JJN is an amazingly positive character. Best of luck for the future.

[@kellanhumphries8598]

Never seen more than playing or a few short clips of jjn speaking. This guy is just a cool down to earth giant who fuckkng blazes. Love the passion and excitement! Baddass

[@liveseytowers]

The best JJN interview and ive seen loads. Agree with someone elses comment that hell be remembered with the greats like Gary Moore. Seeing him at my local music store and listening to him, encouraging people to get up and jam was soo good. A real inspiration

[@shane1472]

Man I love this dude his personality is so infectious

[@ecrawf099]

These two… this interaction was so fun. JJN has such a joy about playing. It’s infectious.

[@landoftheninja]

Saw him live in Lexington, Ky, in a little bar/theatre type place. Black Label Society was the headliner and Zakk had gotten sick or something and they rescheduled to play the next week. Jared and Nita Stauss still played the original show along with the rescheduled date and fuckin brought it both times

[@bretthardin9239]

these are my favorite videos watching the creativity happen and yall explain it where i can see it hear and copy it

[@jcooper306]

Loved this show, thank you both so much 🙏

[@andrewsmith9070]

When he's talking about playing with all these guitar gods, I love how he said "How did I get here!?" Because you clearly deserve to be up there! He's a genuine inspiration, I'm stuck at work listening when I could be home playing!

[@MattUFO33]

That was my absolute favorite video you’ve made! Thanks!

[@CesarMontecristo]

Not only is Jared a fantastic guitar player, but he’s also a great influence as a person for aspiring musicians on which good habits to have on the road, and the pitfalls to avoid. Great interview and excellent jam session between the two of you, Tyler!

[@nickb.237]

This was a fantastic mashup, the jams are fantastic and the aggression on the licks were very well matched

[@sumtimesoonband]

Glad to see you pivot into this style of video this is much more informative and a great watch

[@PearlJambalaya]

This was awesome. Great energy, great licks. Watched quite a few interview type things with Jared and this was the first time I think I saw him for who he is. Irreplaceable. Thanks man!

[@disco4535]

What an awesome video

[@fabricel.2057]

Man... Jared's neck pickup tone part on the Sexy Jam is🔥

[@gulch1969]

He seems so down to Earth and laid back. Thanks for the video.

[@Joeobrown1]

i've been lucky enough to see JJN live and meet him twice - a great musician and performer, and he gave us far more time after the show than two random fans deserved. i hope he gets the 'mainstream' success he deserves

[@brandoshreds]

JJN is my spirit animal! Great interview and shreds fellas!

[@tonoselectricos]

18:36 You know EXACTLY how to compare........😂😂😅😅❤❤

[@l1ttl3feat5]

Ive had the opportunity to see jared live and he is genuinely one of the most fascinating guitar players i have ever seen, i have so much respect for him !

[@reNINTENDO]

Excellent play session, lesson, interview, etc.

[@tkd4uandme]

Keep doing these jam/interviews. Awesome stuff! Way better content than the old guitar magazines I used to read.

[@joeldowdy404]

I love JJNs playing!!

[@dragonflyjones4789]

Great video. Loved the jams

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

That was great. Really like his character as much as his playing. Thanks for this.

[@ADP72]

Every once in a while...a ginger genius drops by for a jam... WOW !!!

[@ilovetoo7009]

Love the detailed story of this awesome dude's guitar playing evolution . Sick video

[@user-zm6yh3ux7l]

This is it Tyler. More of this. You found it. This is awesome right here. Absolutely enjoyed it.

[@edinguitar]

I love Jared's style and sound, such a nice dude I discovered him on ig few years back and was hooked straight away. Such a great vibe between you two. Love it!

[@dalegnodle]

That was so enlightening and incredibly entertaining! I picked up my guitar afterwards and played so much better just from the inspiration. Thanks so much to you both!

[@countingcoup]

I could watch you two weekly ~ this is gold 🌟

[@Rolimaus64]

Awesome to listen to you guys. The faces you make when you are jamming are just brilliant.👍🏼😁

[@Centerpieceofmind]

Mind blown. Thanks. He's a giant.

[@elliotttampa]

I think this is the best video I’ve seen from you. Thanks man

[@danthegeetarman]

I remember when I first saw Jared on instagram. I knew his tasteful and emotive phrasing would catch in with people. I’m very glad it did and now I’m very glad to see all of his success. Well deserved. Plus you can tell he’s a SUPER cool guy

[@paulneely173]

Very inspirational ...thanks for the insight on the newest creations...keep it real brother! Peace!!!!

[@craigmsmithmd]

He seems like an awesome, enthusiastic dude. Your interviewing skills are great.

[@rickcard71]

My favorite guitar of the week so far! It sounds great.

[@colinmacdonald3931]

Great Jams 🤘

[@rperezatx007]

Hell yeah! What a great big sweetheart of a dude and super fun, killer player. Really really dug that. Thanks man!!

[@escritchlow4471]

That was Impressive, both of you. Crazy creative

[@ray_meeks]

Dope video and interview style🎸🔥

[@justjosh73]

You two have great musical chemistry. I'm sure there will be epic recordings or at least live performance in the future.

[@ElmanAuthement]

Bruh, your last view episodes are on another level. I love the interview, then the jam, talk some more, jam again. You can jam with anybody and they're having fun with it. Inspired is the word

[@eduardoprieto5267]

Guitar nerdville, love it. Thanks for the jams. God bless all.

[@13aphomet]

That gold top is the coolest looking guitar I think I've ever seen.. It's perfect.

[@ryandavis4247]

What amazing advice thaks guys this spoke to me on many levels as I am a self taught guitar player

[@richarddoyle2216]

I could listen to you two jam all day.

[@robb4340]

Great Interview and Jam, I should have discovered Jared James Nichols sooner. A Great Add To My Guitarists Music Library.

[@iTrove]

The word that keeps coming into my head while watching this… Respect!

[@Bug_Man_Semo]

If TJ Miller and Uncle Lazer had a kid. 😂 I don't know how I've never heard about him, but thank you for this! Great interview!

[@msaintpc]

I love this video!

[@isaacverrall8782]

Hes a proper proper demon on the axe! Im 28 been playing 2 years and i LOVE blues .. id love to see him live i hope one day i can play even half as good as him

[@DRock8040]

So cool he's from my hometown! Great player with a great personality!

[@PerJohansson-Xeizo]

Really cool guy, fully deserves the exposure, wish him all the best forward on !

[@CoachDave12]

great interview bud

[@Msteve-nt5bx]

That jam in the beginning was sick

[@georgejager6425]

As a bass player, I would love to be able to play with Jared, it would be demanding, but so much fun and the chance to discover new sounds and compositional ideas would be crazy good. Just watching this opens me to new ideas.

[@henmat3000]

An amazing player and an amazing human too.

[@chrisbevan9717]

Awesome shit Tyler Love it Thank you.

[@shfnderrock]

Such a killer player and this video was awesome!! Well done

[@brandonbogert7848]

Jared’s awesome learned a lot from this video!

[@byrds86]

This unexpected video has pleased me a great deal and I thank you for it. 😉

[@stevenkillick2773]

Best video I’ve seen in years on any platform 🙌👏

[@rtk6157]

One of my favorite episodes because he is such a unique player.

[@user-gk2mr6vs7g]

Awesome! My favorite video that you have ever done as I have been a huge fan of both of you guys for years! Thank you for the tasty riffs guys.

[@tonoselectricos]

Ok....I adore JJN and this is THE BEST interview. You too are INSANE. Best for the guitar world. Thank you.

[@weets69]

Great vid. Thx for opening my eyes to JN. Wow, what a player and seems to be a very down to earth pleasant lad. I’m definitely going to put some time into listening/ watching him play. Plus that Sig Jr sounds awesome. Luv this type of vids from you, keep them coming🤘

[@MusicisWin]

Thats a signature Epi JJN Bluespower LPJr!

[@54Bluenote]

Best lessons I’ve gotten in a long time. And the best among these, “My guard is always down with players, it’s not a competition”. That kind of thinking has limited my growth in learning.