Taj Farrant Shreds with the Master

10 year old Taj Farrant was invited to play with Santana at The Las Vegas House of Blues. Watch Taj WOW Santana with amazing skills!
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[@sweetangel74]

This little man needs to be recognized MORE... it's one thing to "play the blues"... but he FEELS IT!! I'm on TEAM TAJ! Like if you agree.

[@batonrouge6446]

Facts! This young cat is beyond raw! Wow!!! And hanging with Santana. Come on now!

[@marvelljohnson7407]

He feels , and projects on to us. Love that Carlos has brought him on stage.

[@jimmyhendrix1304]

I'm sorry that lil boy "Cuthead", he brought back memories when a young man called Jimmy Hendrix who cut Eric Clapton head.

[@jimmyhendrix1304]

...but at the end the old man's finger woke up. 🤣😂

[@davideojockey6237]

sheis a girl dude lol

[@cato8368]

If I was playing on stage with Santana I’d crap my pants and forget every note. Little dude is so confident and cool as a cucumber!

[@briandavis7811]

He's played with Stevie Ray also I believe !

[@donatellag.9332]

@@briandavis7811 Sometimes I do think the soul of Stevie Ray is back in this little boy 👍

[@coaltrain4423]

Stevie Ray Vaughn has been dead for over 30 years,the kid here is only 10.

[@badjuju2612]

@@briandavis7811 maybe to a record..

[@domonick8895]

@amazingoutours that would have been great, but, Stevie's been gone from us since 1990. Sorry to say, but, Taj is not anywhere near 30 yet.

[@evilldead6824]

Not only did he give more juice to the kids amp. He complimented his playing instead of trying to outshine him. A true master and shows he appreciates the future talent and no animosity. What a great jam session. Especially love the little conversation they had with each other on their guitars at the end. Lol

[@DogFish-NZ]

Well said, true genuine people will live on forever. Their story will be told and their music will live on.

[@teresaswenson6907]

First heard Taj when he did Tennessee whiskey. Loved him ever since

[@robertbrokus2123]

No one could have said that better. Thankyou for being a humble person. As well as him. Great performance!

[@tpatton6773]

THAT'S what GREAT ones do, keep ALIVE 💗

[@katanasmith]

Carlos is showing the kid off and helping him shine. True Master teacher.

[@Flyfishthebordersandbeyond]

Love the way Santana just treats him like a band member and teaches him to give the other members a chance. This is a great clip.

[@joeymorton2640]

This young man has got my Body parts moving that I forgot I had and that's what a master can do!!! I'm so old I phst dust so getting me moving is hard !!!!!! Thank you for making my life a better place to be in. You are gonna go far !!!!! This man all could listen to you play 24/7 !!

[@AMSDAVE]

Learning from the Best🎶

[@MossyMozart]

@Flyfishthebordersandbeyond - You are right, Farrant should learn to acknowledge others like Freddy Mercury did when another band member had a solo. He never just stood there or walked away for a soda, but acknowledged and danced with them and air guitared with them. He took joy in other's playing.

[@bertpainter8385]

@@MossyMozart At 10 years of age, I'd say he gets it pretty quickly. I 've known so many guys who are great players, but either never get it because of their egos or for some their ignorance and selfishness.

[@toddenloe4065]

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[@alysonsneyd3401]

This young man is not just playing the guitar, he’s feeling the music like all the greats. Amazing.

[@KingLLamasAviation]

Sure, He's using pedals build into his guitar

[@norton2757]

@@KingLLamasAviationHe’s just that good…… He will be amongst the greatest guitarists to ever exist🎸

[@twootters7433]

Carlos goes back and turns the kids amp up. What a classy thing to do.

[@stacywright2594]

Absolutely

[@zacharymalkemus3965]

I appreciate the fact that you noticed that also he sure is a very classy guy and secure in his own music and he helps this incredibly gifted young man with a bright future I do think he tries to be a lot like SRV but I couldn't think of a better influence than him when it comes to the blues music

[@marshallchaney2366]

Few decades back seen buddy guy whom had young child around same age. Buddy after a few licks told this young man come from the shadows up front and jam along side of me. That child goes by the name Joe Bonamassa... Flash back lol

[@conniedavis4951]

That young Taj is a force to be reckoned with..AWESOME!!!!!

[@tonygriffiths2485]

Carlos Santana has nothing but class, he always has. I love him to bits and always will. "Promise of a Fisherman" Pffft, you can see God with that one.

[@robertakline9785]

he's already living the dream. Who can say "I played a gig with CARLOS SANTANA when I was 10"?

[@gregshore7772]

I would settle with chatting with Carlos if even a few minutes.

[@djshotty]

The things I've noticed most about Taj are 1. he's in his element, and 2. he's not frightened by fame.

[@MyLolle]

a little narcissist - a genius but a narcissist

[@jerrychandler657]

Props to Carlos for letting the kid shine and giving the kid lessons on how to pull back to positive effect.

[@jasondelahunt7163]

A true master of his craft, in every aspect!

[@dalexdalex]

"Letting the kid shine", but the kid is already better than the "master"!!!

[@edenbreckhouse]

He's going to be telling all his friends that he got to jam with Taj.

[@sirfultonbishop]

Stuck on the boat - LMAO!

[@tayzer22]

LMFAO!!

[@shaishavaseem8101]

you legend

[@borrowedtime9046]

Lol.

[@skiendhiu]

Ha my expensive scotch just came out my nose

[@joevokey1340]

Taj isn’t just gifted, he’s a straight up savant. My man, Carlos, amazing & classy as always. Truly mind blowing to watch this!

[@soniadowney7427]

You mean prodigy ..savants are those with developing problems but are born gifted in some way

[@jodyd6163]

I love how Santana was so gracious and taught/demonstrated to Taj how to appreciate and give the spotlight to other musicians.. Not to mention giving themselves a break

[@joyceneal6169]

Oh my dear fluffy Lord!!! This kid plays like he's possessed by the spirit of Blues. To be 10 years old and jam with Carlos Santana is freaking amazing.

[@suzannegaglie6146]

What she said

[@frodotiki]

Legend at 10 years old. Kid is going to "put a dent in the universe"

[@TheFosterchris1988]

God I do love Santana he is so fresh and full of awesome kindness. This kid is in such a happy place to be. So much great talent on that stage!!! This kid has such beautiful riffs.

[@lynnsaintignan7941]

Taj is making Stevie Ray Vaughn smile from heaven! Wish Jimmie Vaughan could play with Taj. Santana would love it!

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

SRV isnt smiling from Heaven. He was reincarnated into this young mans body.

[@ljreynolds7877]

I was thinking the same thing!!!! I love the Vaughns!

[@VesaGuardian]

I think he is there playing...

[@rgr55100]

Stevie Ray has come back 🙏

[@lonmariage2456]

I'm 50 years old and my hero is a kid

[@mikeq6062]

old man same

[@Pix2GoStudios]

53, and same!

[@brendajohnson5976]

He ain’t nothing but a old man in a little person’s body. He doesn’t mine showing what he is working with. He feels every note he plays. Babyboy is so blessed he has a god given talent. My inspiration I enjoy listening to him while I fall asleep it’s so relaxing. Nothing but love for him and hopefully one day I’ll get to see him in person.

[@cyndistiff4108]

YES! I WILL BE WATCHING FROM NOW ON 😉😊🎶

[@debtombleson5144]

Ìd love to see him play live sometime in the future.

[@sandmanCQB8541]

Carlos was 17 when he stood in front of 500.000 people at Woodstock, he was trippin so hard on purple microdot he had to close his eye almost the whole way thru Soul Sacrifice... This kid is only 10 !!! And he's already playing like the Masters. Incredible. ✌️

[@busker-nh5le]

Carlos was 22 @ Woodstock. Even so, the Santana band's performance was extraordinary. Taj is great but not surprisingly still learning stagecraft. If he's mentored right and stays grounded he's going to be an incredible adult player.

[@sandmanCQB8541]

@@busker-nh5le I think he's got some pretty impressive stage presence right now, and it's only gonna get better as he gets older. Pretty cool that he's playing the same guitar as Derek Trucks too. It's really great how all these Legendary guitar players are finding these kids and mentoring them. Like Buddy Guy with Quinn Sullivan. Seeing them at Clapton's Crossroads Festival is incredible.

[@lornarichards8288]

Can not believe what I am hearing.This young lad is phenomenal,way to go young man, absolutely outstanding,10 years old!!!!

[@lmoughterson6702]

Carlos is teaching you how to let the others share the stage and shine too. Together, everyone on stage work to give the greatest performance for the audience. When everyone has their time to shine, it allows you to shine just as bright as ever. Keep learning from the masters. They will teach you how to shine without burning out. Awesome job, Taj.

[@mrstephans4612]

I'd say all those guys got schooled a bit somewhere in there. To put it simply: the kids got it. Not when he's 20, not when he graduates from being a "M.I. guy". He just has it. & I'd say he already has musical maturity. You can see it when he stops playing then points to Santana to go next. That look on his face for example, there's no "I'm better than this guy" look on his face, which he has been told at least a million times by now... that look is just what every decent player feels when the spirit's decide to get a hold of you. How many times did your belly fill with mariposas, or those little hairs stand up on your arms or neck during that performance when "he" was playing? That look on his his face is the result of music personified. It was the reason why after I picked the guitar up at around the same age, I never put it down until recently... and I won't bore you with the pages of reasons why I finally gave up, or had to grow up.... Wow, that performance was powerful! Game changing. Awesome job kid... Keep doing what you're doing:}

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Carlos definitely knows how to let others shine. He knows when to hold back and when to let loose. This is why he is the master. Watch his performance with Faith Hill.

[@wallacelambert9308]

And Taj is teaching him how to play the guitar

[@shunkajun]

Lm I saw that too and was impressed, Santana is such an all-around incredible man, man yes but musically he is a god.

[@malcolmadams2105]

LM Oughterson said the same thing.

[@88barrister]

For Taj to be able to go toe to toe with Carlos-wow. This 10 year old kid is an absolute prodigy. There is no reading music or simply memorizing a song. He was ad libbing with one of the greatest guitar players in the world. And he matched him in both improve and banter and carry. That is truly incredible. Anyone that plays guitar would understand that it takes years to be able to do that. This little boy is 3 years into playing. It's hard to say where he can take the guitar - he has very flawless techniques now-

[@hodge-1176]

It's scary to think this isn't his peak and he's already this good

[@mustangmikep51]

I see no limits for him, musically speaking....it will be interesting to see how his playing evolves in the coming years...

[@nallen6559]

Carlos Santana has nothing to prove, gave the kids a stage and an opportunity to solo! Flipping awesome for such generosity, Love Always - Santanna!

[@cooldudemark]

It was cool of Carlos to hold back and let the kid rip and show his stuff. Carlos was way underplaying so as to not steal thunder from this extremely talented young guy.

[@k.lanestar2235]

Lost, but its ok

[@kenthomas4668]

@phillip abney "but it sounded a little like shade to"... you and no one else.

[@gregshore7772]

That's why he is the master.

[@freddieblue7066]

This kid is truly blessed, keep blessing us with your talent. Props to Ssntana for letting him shine.

[@SaxonsGlory]

Definitely one of the most talented people ever to be exported from Australia, incredible talent, especially for his age.

[@ralphbillick1210]

A ten yr. old kid shredding with Santana , only in America ❗️🇺🇸

[@TheWorldsMoralMiddleFinger]

Ehm?

[@bradleymccreary2223]

Nyet, comraydski.

[@lgq704]

Fuck yea!!

[@leshemby9430]

A 10yo keeping up with Santana is nothing but amazing. The kid is actually right there with him. He can't beat Santana BUT Santana can't beat him either

[@khadijatouniang6161]

He is Australian btw

[@Hemifan4266]

It is difficult to know what to say when anything that can be has. This is true from the gut ability. His tone, the runs, just nothing short of stunning. To be someone like Santana and get to watch this kid grow must be amazing. If I was his dad, I would not be able to stop talking about my son.

[@dinosaurcomplaints2359]

Oh, my! To be 10 years old and share the stage with Carlos! Wonderful to see you two together! This is a high all to itself!

[@robertcooney1938]

My daughter knew how to strum strings on one of my acoustic guitars at 4 months. Like right away. I brought it over to her and I thought "how does she even know that these strings are meant to be strummed and to make a sound?" I'm working on her rhythm now. She plays my little conga drum while I play my guitar or whatever I have laying near me. My family goes back at least 8 generations of professional musicians. She's definitely got it. Maybe she'll be on stage with you one day, Taj. You can turn her amp up. BTW she's watching this with me now.

[@christopherwalker6056]

That is incredible! What an awesome talent she is blessed with!

[@nocturnal6129]

Try MAX OSTRO. You'll laugh at yourself for this post.

[@josephkerkos4904]

B

[@candelariadelazar4390]

8 generations of professional musicians, talk about good genetics🤩

[@robertcooney1938]

@@candelariadelazar4390 it skipped over some generations, for instance, my uncles could play, but they didn't take it seriously and didn't pursue it. But it goes back. Thank you for your compliment. It's the Polish side of my lineage that has the music gene. I probably have 1000 year old ancestors who played accordion in a Polka quartet. 😆

[@dan71559]

Never thought I'd see Carlos matched by anyone much less a 10 year old. Imagine how good he's going to be when he grows up.

[@jjp.8690]

Like how Santana gives Taj a tap on the arm to l et him know that it’s keyboard time. He always spreads the talent around .

[@Bluelightbandit]

Tambourine man didn't get no love 😔

[@jimmycline4778]

Guns, Gadgets & Guitars 5:29 yes he did!

[@Bluelightbandit]

@@jimmycline4778 🤔...lol

[@jimmycline4778]

Guns, Gadgets & Guitars 😂✌️

[@skt2468]

Put Taj back in, he's got some licks he's gotta fire off

[@thereal_fatshady6920]

the kid was born for it ... he is not even nervous... he is lost in music... so awesome

[@wanderinggypsy3203]

Early 90’s watched the best concert ever. Santana in a small old fair coliseum. 3 hours. Such class. The guy on the bongos played 3 straight hours never stopped. This kid fits right in. A new generation to follow!! (Edit for sp)

[@yourdrummer2034]

Notice how he constantly looks for Carlos and the rest of the band. He has the musical sensibility of someone playing for years and years. Upcoming talent no doubt! Taj my man ROCK ON!!

[@thomasbonner6043]

Idk who taught this kid but seriously props all the way. This kid is amazing.

[@NotMe-st8qc]

I don’t think you can TEACH that….you just gotta feel it….after playing hours and hours. Somebody might have gotten him started with the basics but holy sheep shit…he’s jamming like a boss.

[@oldedominion8782]

Carlos' greatness goes far beyond his incredible skill and feel for the music... it's displayed by his generosity and selflessness, his willingness to share the limelight with other amazing musicians, and in this case, promoting young Farrant who looks to be part of the next generation of incredible artists.

[@tammysutphin6744]

This kid feels every note he plays. Hes such a pleasure to watch. Just amazong.

[@XxXXxxXXxx78]

542 dislikes? You have haters, kid. That means you made it. Already....

[@PoliticusRex632]

The dislikes aren't for the kid bozo, they're for the video. He hardly plays.

[@MoneyMaker955]

@@PoliticusRex632he played a lot you dumbo

[@craigsaimes4063]

542 people who wish they played half as good as this kid

[@BigCarmine]

542 lazy wannabe guitar players who are jealous as hell.

[@joshuanicholsjr5327]

what heart the man Santana has to let this young man share his stage and Taj not letting him down god bless

[@tonydavis5073]

Taz Farrant is feeling the music beyond his years.

[@colleenriekert4859]

This little man is an internet sensation for a long time now. Love seeing him grow.

[@Johnrob1943]

Just think about kids like this, playing with legends, and all those legends going out of their way, to make sure these kids carry on the torch. These kids are going to listen to their idols and hopefully grow up to make their own music and maybe pass on what they learned from the legends to their followers. What greater experience than playing with legends. 😋😋😋😋

[@radamus210]

Taj, One day, looking back, this moment of being on stage with a guy who rocked it at Woodstock will mean so much more than you could comprehend at this moment. I can assure you, you made these guys smile and that's the biggest compliment anyone could get. Super!

[@frankjones4357]

I wonder who he used to be? I mean before, in a previous life. Because I can understand how someone this young can accomplish this technically. But when you watch his face as he's playing. The way he's feeling it. You can't teach and you can't learn that. It's something that has to from within. And at such a young age, you have wonder if it's like "unfinished business" from before. From somewhere back in time?

[@nicholasthon973]

Hendrix.

[@frankjones4357]

@@TheHitman- Forgive me for refuting your assertion, but with well over six decades of life on this planet, I've been fortunate enough to have a number of experiences that prove otherwise.

[@frankjones4357]

@@TheHitman- Not at all my friend. Just know what I've experienced. Besides far too many conflate God with Religion. I'm not an advocate of the latter. Happen to think it's the politics of belief. Then again, we all need to believe our lies right?

[@oldskooltruckin67]

Reminds me of Stevie Ray!!

[@nancychandler768]

💯 he’s channeling SOMEONE

[@shop970]

He's a real player. Very accomplished now, & he's getting better all the time! Wonderful. And his family as well. Born with electric guitar!

[@mikethompson5305]

Now that is true mentorship, the older teaching the younger showmanship and sharing on the stage. Bravo!

[@ericharrington2509]

Have fun ! Stay humble and don’t let the attention go to your head .

[@diane9247]

And stay away from the creeps!

[@georgiavarnum8069]

Just keep following your heart. You have a beautiful soul. All the best to you. I'm looking for you standing in the lights all on your own.

[@jameswagner1924]

Too late...

[@allanpolk2681]

And stay away from helicopters.

[@owenbruce4120]

A girl will bring him back to earth one day...😂😍😫

[@skiprocker5751]

It took me 20 years to be able to play like that and after 35 years I'm still not that good. Great job kid!! You just put my faith back in the younger generation. Rock on :D

[@dalexdalex]

I'm in the same situation, my friend...

[@satched]

Me too. Just don't have a few hours a day to practice everyday

[@connieamparan6459]

Connect that baby in your soul

[@thomastraynor9299]

OMG! Fabulous and he is up there on the stage with the best already. He is so confident too! Well done Taj.

[@StGeoRUSH619]

Prodigy... no doubt !!! Nice... baptism by fire... Taj, at the time, Carlos was schooling you without you even knowing it. He showed you that even though you can shred with the best of them, sometimes it's cool just to kick back and let others shine as well. You handled this session like a professional, Taj. You have soul, desire, and passion for your craft... these are the important things. You are definitely the real deal, and as a musician myself, I will be watching for you in the future. You're gonna do great things and have a great career in music, little Brother. PEACE 😎

[@1notgilty]

I've had the privilege of seeing Carlos Santana in concert several times and you KNOW he's playing alongside somebody who is REALLY good when Carlos actually has to look at his own guitar while he's playing because he doesn't want to make any mistakes. That is a big compliment to Taj. Well done everyone. Rock on!

[@suzettebavier4412]

Taj is THE BEST guitarist on the planet, for his age. I'm his biggest fan..for life. Yes, he's my favorite!

[@patrinacaracciolo121]

That's was awesome. Taj, is an old soul!! He just knows what going on and nails what he's doing. He shines... He is a star 🌟

[@lizmillinor8681]

Man, that guitar is an extension of that child. Certainly a good example of a child prodigy. He’s beyond good. He’s super special.

[@Jp-ml8dm]

Carlos is one of favs of all time. I grew up listening to Santana and to me it was only a dream ever to meet the legend and already in your short life, you have already jammed with him. Big props to you. How blessed you are to play with such a legend and master of universal music.

[@matthewjohnson987]

Don't get me wrong, everyone and anyone can appreciate this kids talent and skills, but only a real guitarist can appreciate and understand what this young man is truly capable of. WOW!!!

[@ThermaL-ty7bw]

when you start playing when you still pick your nose , it's not a real achievement now , is it ? it's like all those chineese kids playing pieces that mozart would be ashamed to play , WHO ARE 4 YEARS old and younger , that play better then this little fellow ... yes he plays through the notes , but i ain't hearing ''what's behind them'' , THAT's what a REAL guitarist thinks of kids like this , if you have SOME kind of respect for yourself that is

[@dandangerous6417]

@@ThermaL-ty7bw Huh? That sounded like a tirade of envy and ignorance. Not a very good one, either. Plays through the notes but not what is behind them....So silly. He is the notes he plays, anyone can see that.

[@frankwilson726]

@@dandangerous6417 You nailed it... jealousy is a bitch LoL.

[@ReverendHogwash]

He isnt capable of being an ordinary kid! I agree in part with Therma - this kid is practiced in a few scales that he plays over and over and over again. He has done it so often that he has gotten good at it, but that is not phenom territory!

[@williamforrest4371]

DUDE YOU SAID THAT RIGHT

[@Katherine-L789]

This kid is phenomenal!! Simply amazing! This is giving me goosebumps!

[@MRFIXIT-ti2sv]

Music saves lives. And encourages people to keep striving towards their goals. Thanks young man

[@dogwood8031]

He can definitely hang with Carlos. The confidence he has in his ability is mind blowing. Not one bad note!

[@tylernac2740]

No wonders he's so good, he's got the pick of Destiny.

[@hullihendrobert]

A TENACIOUS D reference!! Yeah man!!

[@montylee6018]

61 yrs old and my new rock fav is TAJ!

[@alejandroclemente9697]

The Master Santa Ana. , And the future Master..🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Rock and Roll never dies !!!!

[@bigorange000]

That kid tears it up every time he steps on stage.

[@jeremytodd77]

Thrilled to see such a young kid picking up real music and running with it. Can't wait to hear what comes next!

[@larrymclarnon-pd8xf]

How lovely of Carlos Santana to give this young lad such an opportunity.

[@bunnybeckman8029]

How awsome is this with Carlos Santana, I’m just giddy with excitement

[@TheBillseevers]

I like how Carlos tapped him to stop playing and let that first keys player rock. Kids great. Carlos is a great person and great player.

[@guad1425]

I’m imagining this kid playing along side Prince too. Now that would’ve been something to watch and definitely hear!

[@edbernacki4221]

He played Purple Rain during Australia's Got Talent. He was 9. Easy to find the video

[@shmulikanglister]

Taj is not only a great guitarist but also a great live performer.

[@beckysnyder4591]

Just saw his Tennessee Whiskey video. Oh My Word he is GREAT!!! Never even knew he existed till this morning. WOW!!!!

[@maryjo8752]

Oh my goodness! This young man is beyond Awesomeness! He is his music it’s in his soul naturally. He is absolutely amazing!!

[@sachaput]

I've seen Santana in concert and for this kid to hold his own is amazing.

[@RobynChrestGross]

Taj you are amazing! I would love to take my Mother to one of your concerts.She is 80 and listens to you every day on her computer. Cant wait to see what you do next.

[@SoulSoundEnergy]

What an amazing opportunity and experience that they will both treasure. It was worth noting how Carlos was teaching the little one to be humble and let others shine and not always be the virtuoso. Great mentoring 🙏👏😀

[@sallymay3643]

I L♥️VED hearing that kid play I would buy an album of just him shredding & making that guitar wail.💋

[@marko9061]

Taj, YOU ABSOLUTELY KILLED IT!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@kikegavilan3873]

Santana is always known to give a chance to the younger generations,bravo to the Maestro!!

[@davidciscwhite8994]

Yeah he did the same for Neal Shohn..at woodstock..Neal killed it.

[@mattdaggett3695]

Thanks Carlos.....for bringing this youngster on stage and letting him showcase his talent

[@kellienicolebrooksschettin6598]

Yes Taj remember this lessin Carlos is teaching u it be humble show respect to the rest of the band and he also showing how to be humble cool an laid back....ur doing great u will get it but u could not learn from anyone better than Carlos humbleness along with great ness he taught u a lot in a few minutes good job

[@MyMomo17]

That is not what Carlos is teaching him, he is probalbly teaching him how to jam back and forth with the keyboard and drum and bass.

[@johnzimmerman1159]

Kellie, one day you will get what you just witnessed. Not now, grasshopper.

[@xhellabentx]

Carlos is reminding him even tho hes awesome and everyone is watching him the musicians all have their spotlight and appreciate eachothers time to shine

[@johnzimmerman1159]

@@xhellabentx appreciated, you are so right on the money.

[@zacharymalkemus3965]

No doubt the kid could use a little bit of humility he definitely knows that he's very talented and he's a little bit cocky about it

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

It has taken me a lifetime to play half as good as this young player. I'm in heaven when I have a good jam session, so I can imagine what's in his head and heart when he's on a roll. Fair winds and following seas to all. Rock-n-roll. Ooorah!

[@pekkatiira]

I can't play any instrument and I'm not an expert in music but I must say that technically Taj is brilliant. But that is not all, even more I like his feelings and hapiness that he has when playing. That kind of enjoyment and love of music you can only see when some old blues guitarists are doing their best. This kid is Amazing, old soul in young body.

[@petermccuskey1832]

This young man is amazing and is playing from his soul' unbelievable at his age.

[@brendajohnson5976]

Taj at 10 years old playing with some of the Top Dogs already I pray I’m around to see what he will be doing at 13. Being a Breast Cancer patient right now I pray I will live to see Taj in person. I truly love to see him and listen to him he is a much needed inspiration while experiencing what I’m going through. He inspires me so much. Taj you’re a winner because you have won my heart. You really make me smile when I’m watching you

[@jrichards203]

Good luck with your journey I'm sure you will see him.

[@sabrinan4792]

Taj is remarkable but I want to see Carlos Santana. First things first. Saw Santana at a stadium show in the 70s, but that was then. I wish you well. Let Taj inspire you...his energy will heal.

[@epsilonsilver7860]

Great comment. Very inspiring. Good feelings.

[@brendajohnson5976]

Thanks everyone I call him my BabyBoy. I literally listen to him everyday and night and have the Drs and Nurses listening to him. I listen to Taj while receiving my treatments while everyone else is covered up with their blankets They tell me I don’t look sick and I’m like do I have to look 👀 sick. I told my doctors that I have a mission to take care of I have to go to see Taj and God sent him in my life at the right time bec he is my inspiration and when I’m watching and listening to him it does something to my bones I forget about the aches and pain he’s sending his energy to my body and I know God is blessing me through him and I know God is going to bless me to be able to get to meet him one day. Thanks Taj and I love you ❤️

[@mialily206]

@@brendajohnson5976 You will see him live. He is everything good. No surprise his talent inspires and is aiding you in this journey. Good healing get better soon!🙏

[@BB-yw1ez]

Great opportunity and experience for this kid to be on stage with Carlos Santana 🎸💕🎶

[@timeye7684]

Tan is nothing short of mastery! He’s got the potential to be the best guitar player to ever live

[@kevinwillard1033]

Taj Farrant is an amazing blues /rock player for any age let alone being only ten years old. Carlos Santana is a legendary Blues/rock God who established his own beautiful latin blues style and his band is full of great musicians as well. I saw the Great Carlos Santana back in 1992 in Golden gate park where he played for FREE and he was great in the open air! I heard in other posts people characterising this video as a guitar contest but I only see two great guitarists who have a mutual love of blues celebrating electric blues music together. One is a guitar King and one is a little guitar prince. Both are stellar talents but Carlos generously and kindly let the prince shine and the prince moved up to the plate with shining colors!

[@dennisjames1973]

Personally, Taj reminds me of the late great Gary Moore in his playing style more than anyone else. He is a fantastic player with so much feel and passion, he's gonna be huge someday.

[@eliseintheattic9697]

👍👍👍 Gary Moore fan!

[@ellenlyons7413]

@@eliseintheattic9697 Gary Moore, absolutely, he mentions Gary . Gary Moore was and is phenomenal.

[@eileenmorris8400]

Dennis James Arredondo Gary Moore! 😍❤️

[@hanastevenage6369]

I didn't know Gary Moore died !

[@Jeff4014]

Yeahhh. Me robaste las palabras

[@Po1itica11yNcorrect]

That little tap/lesson from Santana in sharing the spotlight with the other musicians on stage will benefit Taj immensely as he progresses.

[@harddobe]

For sure. It's one thing to shred by yourself and then another to learn how to share the stage with 5 or 6 other musicians. Carlos obviously knows this and guided Taj through it. Carlos obviously has alot of belief in the kid to where he trusted him to take the stage with him, and Taj was respectful and knew who's stage he was on. Awesome to see this. For Taj to have someone like Carlos Santana as a mentor is priceless.

[@markgardner789]

There is no written music for this you have to feel the rhythm. You can't teach this it's a gift feel the rhythm.. I can listen to this all night long . Brilliant 👏 👏

[@RMGCBG]

The vibrato on this kid is legendary

[@fixitrod4969]

Yep, and he has to pull it with more than one finger because he's so young and not strong enough. And his timing is of an old soul. I just don't get it hhow. The kid truly is a natural.

[@victimeyes51]

@@fixitrod4969 I play and am self-taught, and I think vibrato technique is something that has to be felt, more than taught. If you love the blues you will feel it and find your technique. It's far more expressive than a whammy bar, IMHO. The kid is just insane, complete with "guitar face", as Fil, on Wings of Pegasus says.

[@wombleofwimbledon5442]

@@victimeyes51 the Guitar Face is strong with this one. The only other reason to give face is when you're scared you're going to pop that high E string and put yer eye out lol.

[@gunslingerAR]

He's going to make it big one day and it won't be long I would gladly pay to see him in concert

[@raysatterfield883]

Carlos Santana is a true master and a true gentleman love his music and stile one of a kind

[@619sdbdub]

When you play with Santana....you are F'Kn Great!! He is so in touch with any genre of music.

[@davidc6510]

Not sure if this was rehearsed - if not that kid really knows how to take cues and give respect on the stage. Going to be something special. Let's keep an eye on him through the future!

[@soniadowney7427]

Exactly, a young kid like that thrown on a stage needs direction and he did well,

[@cyndistiff4108]

Oh 🎶 Lord YES!!

[@Oldcrow77]

As a retired tour manager I can tell you the most definitely went over it in sound check. But if you watch any of Taj’s other stuff, you will quickly realized he is not parroting anything He Has The touch The tone And the feel. He we will be around for awhile as he has a good grounding thanks to family

[@Tyson09]

Taj, has been taught by his dad.His dad knows how to bring this great talent into the business and has given him the framework to be successful. Taj will remain humble and respectful, so no need to be concerned with it all going to his head.

[@carroljames1244]

What a talent. He definitely feels what he is playing. He had been here before doing the same thing I feel. Well done Taj you will be a name people will remember for certain. 🥰👏👏👏

[@mustangmikep51]

good comment...i think your on the right track kiddo....

[@katanasmith]

Carlos is showing the kid off and helping him shine. Great Master teacher.

[@lokerola]

Jeezuz this kid can shred. AND he has tone and soul. Wow.