Tim Pierce - LA Session Guitarist - Overdubbing - Guitar Lesson - Songwriting Tips

[@slingerjoe6724]

I came back here after 9 years for this monster improv solo. Tim is a wizard. Thanks for keeping this vid up!

[@BrettPapa]

Tim is the man!

[@C.NoahBao-as]

same, I come back to this video often for motivation, love seeing a master at work!

[@alexz658]

Seeing Tim Pierce playing guitar makes me wanna practice all day long so that i can eventually have like 10% of his skill. This man is amazing

[@kaiying74]

I "found" Tim about a month ago (I know), I've been playing so much since then. His attitude to "mistakes" has been a revelation.

[@spyderlogan4992]

Great insight on how to not rush ahead of the snare. Stay in Time. Don't step on the singer. Tone, Taste and Technique. Tim really breaks down his 'method' just using a chord chart. Thanks a lot for this one.

[@stanculler]

I am profoundly grateful for these videos you've done with Tim. I'm as blown away by his generosity of spirit as I am with his astounding musicianship. Thanks, to both of you!

[@AlbertCoRecords]

These vids with Tim are amazing. Really opening my eyes on playing in new and inventive ways. Big thanks to Marty, Papa for bringing Tim to my attention. Also big thanks to Tim for being such a pro and sharing his knowledge.

[@vintagekory]

It's like a magician revealing how he does his act. Pure gold! Thanks much.

[@GuitarJamzOfficial]

great stuff!!!!

[@CamRebires]

Woahhhh, it's the lorrrrrd o.o or it was at least ._.

[@AGuysBlues]

"Never make your hand into a pretzel". That's some of the most entertaining, accurate advice I've heard in a while :)

[@boboplex]

Tim's a frikkin' musical genius. He knows what to play and when to play it. Very impressive

[@PhillRobinson]

This is what a guitarists studio looks like. For all you new or potential guitarists if your tutors place looks like this don't let it freak ya. Its all about a guitar and one on one tutoring.

[@petejackson3400]

This is brilliant for me! I'm a bass player, but the band I'm working in at the moment needs a more melodic bass playing than normal and this vid with the explination is gold dust! Always rely on Mr Pierce to be uber melodic!

[@Lysdexia]

I enjoy whiling many hours away watching Pierce and Koch - and it's as educational listening in to these guys as it is entertaining. Delightful really.

[@JohnnyBGood-ii8kt]

Thank You Tim for sharing your knowledge with us less talented mortals, you make it look so simple. All the years before KZbin it was all done by listening to the records, and playing it over and over, and over, lifting the needle up hoping you don't scratch the record. The first real lick I learned was from Mike Bloomfield East meets West, it took me hours to figure it out, but I did, and you know what, after that it just got easier. But you have gone so much farther, to see how the studio does it, but your timing and intuitive skills are just unreal, you just seem to know where to go and whats going to fit. I'm a real fan, at 65 yrs old.

[@johnrose3328]

Tim, you are the Man, when i watch you playing, you make it look so easy, i feel like taking my guitar into the yard and smashing it, thanks for the free guitar lessons.

[@crioni]

After watching the solo, I started to think about looking for a hammer....

[@BelchevKalin]

Tim is just amazing! I can't stop listening to his guitar!

[@reillyjenkins4800]

Thank you so much to Marty, Brett, and Tim. These videos with Tim are a treasure trove for guitarists!! I've learned to much in the last 24 hours and can't wait to put that into my playing!

[@golfdom1987]

This is some magic stuff! Love to see the creative process in action!

[@coloaten6682]

Came back here after 10 years because I'm writing & recording my first song and I needed some pro tips. Saw this vid and they don't come more pro than Tim Pierce! Thanks a lot for this, you rock! ✌✊

[@BrettPapa]

That is awesome! I have a course coming out on Friday all about stuff like this with Kenny Greenberg and Justin Ostrander. It is amazing!

[@muanjoca]

"Play from your heart. Technique can quickly leave behind your emotion." Best advice ever?

[@esatakan3076]

PURE,ABSOLUTE, UNCHAINED BRILLIANCE!! MAGIC,LIKE YOU SAID PAPA!! MIND-BLOWING!! I KNOW IT'S ANNOYING BUT I CAN'T STOP, THIS VIDEO REQUIRES CAPS!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS PAPA!!! TIM PIERCE IS A BEEEAASSTTT !!!

[@paulcadwallader3000]

I revisit these videos often and never cease to be blown away.

[@BrettPapa]

Yep Tim is the man!

[@SMG706]

So glad I found this channel and Tim is just super brilliant... Ive learned so much,thanks Guys

[@BrettPapa]

He is amazing! Super inspiring!

[@milesborg9812]

I think the quote that sums these videos up for me is 'in the pocket'. He is the pocket master.. Its scary how he comes up with stuff on the fly thats just spot on for the feel and time of the song. He's really aware of light and shade spots and question and answer ideas with lead guitar and vocal melody that colour the song. Really enjoyed these vids. Thanks!

[@Jeffum111]

Tim's solo was incredible, he rules !

[@BrettPapa]

Yeah and he does that stuff all day like it was nothing! So awesome to watch him work!

[@siskokidd]

The first go round at 2:45 gave me chills. I just wasn't prepared for the awesomeness.

[@cdriskoll]

This is probably one of the most useful videos I've found on the tube, personally. So great to so see "the process". Thanks!

[@andrewreynolds2647]

Tim, just a stunning magic guitarist, need to go now my guitar needs turning over on the fire i can hear it crackling from here.

[@richardcranium4646]

tim is amazing....one of the best studio masters in the world.....my guitar idol !!

[@Celticsaint777]

Tim is such an incredible talent!!

[@Cring0r]

tim is incredible, anything he teaches is gold !

[@AlbertoMartinezDelRio]

The Master in Action! Tim is an inspiration. Thanks

[@BrettPapa]

Yep he is the man!

[@JasonHobbsGuitarist]

Tim uses Wizard Amps... thats enough for me, lol he is a monster on the guitar, a master of feel and soul playing for sure, love the videos, keep em coming! cheers!

[@jezzepi]

I think a lesson on those inverted chord shapes he was using would be very useful and much appreciated please please please? :)

[@mikemathieson3700]

Loving this ....i love his positivity and approach

[@Tolbiny]

Looking forward to buying that tune man, been a fan of Tim for over 30 years.

[@lynyrddeville]

I love the fact that he simplified to give extra space in the music. Tim is a musician, not just a guitar player.

[@BrettPapa]

Very true!

[@lpjbird]

I Know this is 2-3 years old but it's a great example of how to do things right. Fantastic Guys!

[@BrettPapa]

Thank ya sir! Thanks for watching!

[@SatanicHorse]

I just discovered this video and I really love it because you so rarely have master guitar players explain in such simple terms what he does. That by doign version of open chords on the higher strings and mixing up your picking pattern you can get beautiful melodies.

[@BrettPapa]

He is the master! Thanks for watching!

[@mike5058]

bloody hell, he is fantastic!!

[@jrb123able]

Excellent! Thank you for a glimpse into some great techniques you both use!

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Phrase, repeat and add-to it, this is the essence of all good music

[@JJ3136]

Tim Pierce is Awesome, I love to listen to his creations

[@matthewhart6857]

I have always played ahead and didn't realize how badly until i started looking at recording peaks. Especially when recording with addictive drums. It was a real eye opener and it's something I'm becoming more conscious of. Glad to hear even the pro's have suffered from this.

[@shodaboy54]

that solo gave me goose bumps!

[@carminelombardi9575]

You can't teach good taste and Tim has it!!! Love that melodic verse and chorus overdub, and how it elevated the song.

[@BrettPapa]

Tim is the master! Thanks for watching!

[@LTGold007]

That improv on that chorus was amazing. 😎👏🎯

[@norman2999]

Fan-Damn-Tastic!! Mr. Pierce:You do indeed know how to throw down some mighty tasty licks & playing Sir!!!! It sounds as though you were going for an Edge-ish type of sound/flavor for the first part. Very nice, indeed. My compliments from Montreal, Canada!! Well done.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out! Glad you liked it!

[@helloween76]

This is a great video with amazing insight from Tim!! Thanks for posting!

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing!

[@ZachHord]

thank you so much for these videos. Tim Pierce, you rock! I have learned so much from all these vids, much MUCH appreciated.

[@sumed]

I agree with Joe Wilson, love a chord inversion lesson. Also, thank you so much for sharing these videos.

[@stuknd80s]

I am a big fan of pete Thorn and so when I watched the spot on youtube where you partnered with pete I said " wow this Tim- guy is amazing ! Now i'm not a guitarist but I have always liked guitar. I got interested in synths 20 yrs ago and would jam with my college buddy mike who is a guitarist. He texted me and said you have got to check out this guy Tim Pierce! So when I did I saw you were the "other" half of the Thorn/pierce duo!!! coincidence and both amazing!!!! I loved seeing your studio set-up and would also love to add an eventide eclipse for effecting my synths do like the effects from strymon I wish threy (strymon) made a rack mount that incorporated their Timeline , big sky,mobius and dig duo in one chassis that would be awesome for both guitar and synth. anyway your such a gifted musician . Thanks so much for sharing your info and insight into recording and guitars

[@bushibayushi]

most tasteful player i've heard in years!

[@Adipsia1]

So much to learn from this on many levels. You're right Papastache... I think 'perfectly pocketed' or 'perfectly packaged' sums up what Tim has done with this track. I guess my only concern would be where to draw the line between putting out the original recording - warts and all - and something that is so 'perfect' that has smoothed things too far. Nothing against Tim, I think he's wonderful... but I do believe that we're in danger of being X-Factored and Pro-Tool'd to death, and somehow I think we need to reel things back in.

[@VonBluesman]

Thank you two so much. Please do a follow up. Would you also please discuss some of the equipment and effects Tim is using. I love the education and positive vibe.

[@CKS5000]

That was an awesome look behind the scenes. Way to go papastache!!

[@mikereynolds3294]

Not any people I could listen to all day, but Tim I definitely could.

[@BrettPapa]

Yep, I agree!

[@uzi592]

Such an amazing player! He quickly became one of my inspirations just soo smooth and you can tell he love what he does! Just awesome! :)

[@renleblanc2993]

Tim is amazing

[@ModricIgor]

Ein echter Meister!

[@duncansbuddy]

LUV IT papa... from an ole' head who is Tim's age, I appreciate what you and a couple of other talented/top KZbin guitarist are doing. Tim is a living legend behind closed doors. You guys see that. When we were your age, all of this wasn't available. A testament to your integrity. Also, nice song. Is the finished version available for download/purchase?

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks! Tim is amazing! The song isn't a download but people keep asking for it so maybe I should finish it haha!

[@pabloelguera1161]

Great seeing someone that good at whatever he is doing

[@BrettPapa]

Lol. That is how most sessions are done.

[@MarkusWesleyGUITARIST]

Tim for president!

[@BrettPapa]

Haha he'd be a good one!

[@5tattoo69]

Daddy, when I grow up I wanna be a wizard, like Tim Pierce. You're already 50 years old son. Aahhh crap.....

[@donspiegel4275]

There's still time... at least that's what I keep telling myself. (I'm 68.)

[@carnivaltym]

Never say that! You may only produce a few handfuls of songs at this level but that's worth achieving! Remember also you have as much time as you need whereas he's doing this in just a few minutes. Lol! Go hard mate!

[@AncienRegimeStudios]

This was one Tim's best videos ever but it was great hearing him mention John McGlaughlin. Thanks for this vid. Totally enjoyable.

[@BrettPapa]

Sure thing! Thanks for watching!

[@Smiley01987]

Such an inspirational video. Thanks a lot for sharing this!

[@thevanju]

Tim is the best!!!

[@KempoSensei]

Off the cuff solo better than most released music of the past decade. Mind blown.

[@YELLOWROCKSTUDIO]

Pure class!! that first take of the solo section was something else....

[@BrettPapa]

Yes! He does stuff like that all the time!

[@Cohibareal]

Tim is KING.

[@BrettPapa]

Yep one of the top dogs for sure. So good and makes it look effortless!

[@Joesfosterdogs]

Tim and Lukather have the talent to sit, listen, play, and it works. I am still stunned at how many guitar plays dont get Steve Lukather or a Tim Pierce....you want a hit record, hire Luke! It is simply the talent to know what to play and not to play for each song. that is a rare talent and why so few make most of the music. enter the band TOTO and the boys that plays on about 10k records! What he says about Eric Johnson is really important...his style is so individual he cannot not be Eric, where Luke and Tim can be 100 different players so the artist gets the credit and not overshadowed..."Beat It" hired Eddie to be Eddie and it worked on ONE song...not an album, but Luke played guitar and bass on that track and nobody knew it.

[@brendanmoir100]

All day long! Not to mention that the Luke "hang" is always gut busting. Tim says in another video that the 1st solo in Toto's "Rosanna" may be the best pop guitar solo ever recorded.

[@johnvcougar]

What do you mean, nobody knew it? Knew it plenty, thanks! Yeah, those cats can play, all right.

[@INVERTEDBUKAKI]

this guy is so inspiring and just a great person

[@BrettPapa]

Yep he is!

[@epiphonerox]

That was so helpful. Great lesson on writing complementary guitar parts! And papastache is right, Tim is in the pocket and has a great sense of rhythm and phrasing, too. Thanks for the video. Awesome playing. 👏 😎

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@mcewan-media]

that's really nice, reminds me of jonny marr 'Style of'

[@wigglestickband]

wow !!!! i wanna be like tim when i grow up !! lol

[@jeffteza682]

This was a great video watching TIm work on a piece.

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@gazzab70]

Excellent, thanks for the insight and inspiration

[@derekkemp1155]

wow! love the magic Tim creates

[@BrettPapa]

Yep, he's good at that! Thanks for checking it out.

[@mikeburstein1146]

Brett, when are you gonna release this tune? It ROCKS! esp the chorus

[@BrettPapa]

Haha! Thanks man. Maybe I'll give it a run this year.

[@gloggare]

tim is easely my new favorite player

[@littlejon64]

This is awesome to see guys WTG Tim great song Stache

[@TonyClarkGuitar]

This is great. Thanks for posting!

[@zundap100]

Fantastic, thanks Tim Pierce.

[@Darkwell0071]

Tim Pierce has given me a completely different appreciation of the music industry and what is happening back stage. You wonder why there are all these people on stage during a concert and they are half the people playing on the album.

[@servicedog2325]

It's encouraging to see a professional going about writing parts pretty much the same way I do.

[@kamaboko1]

A master musician.

[@ckjjclan]

At 11':16" "...makes it seem obtainable, you're basically playing inversions of cords..." Having just been working on triads and learning about inversions, that comment, after watching what Tim just did... Has taken my attitude from learn triads cause I "should" to learn this cause its awesome and heres how/why.... Completely worth 22 minutes and 31 seconds...

[@ownage3523]

Can't wait to hear the final product btw

[@GardenOfHedon]

Wow. Really cool stuff. Thx for this.

[@rickjason215]

Tim actually deserves song writing credit.

[@BrettPapa]

On all of the songs he plays on!

[@TheBhannah]

Tim is so good !

[@stevebryce6071]

As an amateur songwriter these videos are hugely helpful

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@pmunkey1]

This video was so much fun to watch. X

[@BrettPapa]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@harrysearia7421]

True nuggets, you don't get often. Great vid

[@redbandmedia79]

That's the kind of soloing I like best. It actually looks obtainable too......until you try it ha ha!

[@Wallimann]

Super interesting video!

[@JJ3136]

Hello David, I listen to your videos also !!!

[@slag5150]

Made a good song great. Wow.

[@nitemunky76]

And that was the sound of thousands of guitarist quitting and throwing down their guitars.... :-)

[@jimforgrave6365]

I didnt quit, but I threw out my pics. That kept me away until I slowly got the desire back to buy new ones...

[@denismalnar6881]

I'm not sure if anyone noticed..but his solos reminds me on Don Felders solos(Eagles)..very melodic..just great

[@nemtall]

Great Video by Both , Great guitar playing , great song also PAPA

[@BrettPapa]

Thank you very much!

[@heartshinemusic]

Hey man, this video is so totally awesome! Question: Could you two do another like this one? I'd love to see more videos that focus on overdubbing, arranging and producing rocksongs. Keep up the great stuff! It's mindblowing good!

[@BrettPapa]

We have a ton of stuff coming out soon!

[@heartshinemusic]

Oh, that sounds great! Looking forward to it. Thank you guys!