George Benson Breezin' ✩ 3 Levels - 007

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

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[@WelroMapsGuitar]

Hi Tomo... just to ask how much you charge for your private skype lesson?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can contact me via DM Instagram. My information is not in public. I only teach limited numbers of people. Thank you!

[@Mediocre_Jazz]

Mmm LPok

[@larryherbert252]

You have such a clean sound from your guitar, your lesson is very well broken down on different ideas to play Breezin

[@LeMans512]

I met George in a cocktail lounge in Tenafly, NJ. 1976. Wound up back at his music room. I asked him if he still had the Johnny Smith guitar that he recorded the Breezin’ album with. He went to a different room and came back with it. He handed it to me. I played a little of the melody at that point he took back his guitar and played most of the song. Just for me. One of the nicest people I’ve ever met.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome story!!

[@mrmusic248]

Kenneth K.: You are one lucky guitarist !!!

[@thiscorrosion900]

That is bananas! So cool.

[@e1ay3dme12]

I had a friend who told me a very similar tale. Backyard, family party at Benson's house in NJ and he would basically disappear and just be "alone" in a crowd and wander into his musical space.

[@1114gabby]

Sooo cool!!

[@ramzocalrissian332]

i love the segment of him just speaking Japanese, just trying to convey his thought as fast as possible probably

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@TommyTimebomb100]

There are some good people on the world and you are certainly one of them.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@obiem9319]

I love how you orchestrated the loop with jazz chords but still kept the muted R&B notes. Genius.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks! Good imagination exercise with a Boss RC-3

[@obiem9319]

I will look into that pedal. I never owned one.

[@Sam-wp7gw]

Idk how long you've been playing but knowing that you've been listening to George Benson for over 40 yrs gives me more confidence to reach this level

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! Long time! but it does not matter about HOW LONG! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@nathanslack9860]

I've gotta say this video is one of the best that Tomo has ever made

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@williardpacarro7892]

timeless tune.... .

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@satoshijon3730]

I like how the best way to explain music is sometimes without words

[@eljison]

Tomo, awesome story. I was studying Okinawan Shorin-ryu Karate and my sensei was also a jazz guitar player. He knew my guitar teacher, who did not study karate. Both of these guys were amazing people and huge influences on me and I miss them both. R.I.P. Gene Briscoe-sensei and Jimmy Kay. Gene played around in local clubs in Las Vegas, Jimmy taught classical guitar at UNLV and private lessons out of his home after he retired.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@charlestehuia9263]

I watched George Benson in concert in Auckland , New Zealand in 1988 or 89 and he was just incredible and I have loved his beautiful singing voice and mastery of jazz guitar ever since the Breezing Album

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@fangnanyu1548]

Thank you for your selfless sharing. In my heart, you are the best guitar teacher in the world. I have learned a lot from your videos and lessons. I am a Chinese student studying in Australia. The happiest thing every time is to watch your video. Although I haven't had a face-to-face class with you， when I was asked who your guitar teacher was, my answer was Tomo Fujita.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! Please join my Guitar Wisdom!! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@kirbonite]

This is a great song for looping. thanks.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@philodonoghue3062]

Thanks for teaching how other teachers don’t - for all levels of guitar students. I was an English language teacher and had many Japanese students - now life-long friends

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@user-ko3sd9qj2h]

We used to jam out to this all day back in high school haha 3 guitars usually filling in for bass rhythm and lead. Good times

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@givemethevape]

Thanks for all your hard work in getting these videos out Tomo. Your work ethic and attitude around improvement and diligence is inspiring!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much for noticing that part! Guitar can teach us how to work hard effectively with appreciative positive feeling! More you do your hard work, you are becoming a patient, nicer and happier person! I am so happy to teach this concept to all my students, I am so thankful!! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@stevewilson7915]

You make a great point about 2 melodies with a 1 6 2 5. There are thousands and thousands of songs written with this progression. It's literally endless what you can do. Learning this progression opens up the songbook big-time. You are the best Tomo. Thanks so much. Love and peace to you. Steve

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks Steve! Simplicity & Limitation = LOVE!

[@jayogden773]

Tomo.....you're the man! I just discovered your channel a few days ago and have been binge watching your videos! I've been playing for 35+ years and play guitar fairly well through mass memorization! You're helping me go down the path of better improvisation, which is what I've always wanted! Thanks so much for posting all the GREAT (and sometimes humorous) videos! I'm gonna check out your guitar wisdom as well! Love what you do!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! No memorization on my teaching! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@Bluescat13]

Thank you so much for this lesson! I bought George Benson’ s vinyl album “Breezin’ “ in New York ... in 1976! Still have it, still love it!!!! :-) I am old man who like many started to play guitar again when retirement came along.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So awesome!! So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@rodrickdubose659]

Thank you sir for sharing and your time.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@NonProfessional]

This proves my theory that just because it is an ibanez doesn’t mean that it’s a budget cheap end guitar.. look, the legend Tomo uses it himself!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Ibanez is awesome!!

[@rictube11]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Yes... They make great guitars!

[@yumadapaka]

that ibanez AZ guitar is probably $1300 though

[@Livvidicus]

This guitar is going for 2k online atm

[@agtrst]

Great lesson, Master Tomo. I have always wanted to learn this song but was "afraid" because it seemed difficult. Your break down and explanation makes so much sense and now I have learned this wonderful song. Trivia bit - in an old interview, George Benson said he did not think the song would be a hit because the beginning line was do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do and who would want to hear that. Turned out to be a big hit and a great tune.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you! Try something a little simple. Learn triads & some 7th chords.

[@Dream-Academy]

that's because he changed it.

[@kevinthompson8201]

This man is so awesome its not even funny...love this guy.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@JuicyLeek]

Thank you for introducing me to George Benson and this beautiful song! It’s so simple and yet so joyful. I can’t do your complicated jazz voicings yet, but I’m again reminded that sometimes simple music is the best music. 😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! Beauty of simplicity! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@mannygotdahits6534]

Legend. Everyone love my playing my I know that its because of teachers like you that help spread the love of music!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@mwicks1968]

George Benson is THE man - seen him a few times - what a showman! And he can play a bit too! Breezin’ is another exercise in simplicity - beautiful - great selection Tomo!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@mwicks1968]

TomoFujitaMusic For what it’s worth, I think this progression sounds nice ... Dmaj9 // Bsus4 | B-7 /// | E9 // A13 | A7 /// ||

[@christophschuermann6512]

Thanks for the great video. I remember the first time when heard the breezing record with headphones. I was 17 and for me it was music from another planet!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@misspetitepresents]

I don’t even play the guitar but I love jazz. Especially this song. Always made me happy!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@gfunkk]

Thanks Tomo, I hardly need to say it but Benson is one of the tastiest guitarists around. Great lesson.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@g.k.dickenson9259]

Great "Simple Illustration" lesson. We need more like him!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@mariofournier9663]

Tomo, it’s always a pleasure, to listen of your teaching, your approach, it’s priceless to have you. Guitar Wisdom make a guitar session fun to live, instructive, and for any guitarist you are a magnifique reference.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@MegaJaldir]

Thank you. Amazing teacher and brilliant player

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@BrianODonohue]

You are a wonderful player! It was so much fun watching you play this classic hit! Thank You!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kathywhite4547]

Thanks for covering my favourite jazz guitarist George Benson! { J.J. }

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@keengkoong]

I focused on my vocals and worked on it to the point i can no longer sing anymore, now im picking back up guitar after a long time, your lessons are amazing,i can see some improvements in my playing and it really motivates me to keep playing.. All love Mr. TomoFujita

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@robertmalech820]

Mr. Fujita, you are a wonderful teacher, and all your videos are fun to watch and entertaining. The three level instruction videos are especially informative and as a fan of George Benson, I think this video is my favourite so far. Thank you so much for this.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So great to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@happinesscafe1]

This was great lesson and analysis. I had to LOL a few times cause you are having so much fun and it comes across nicely. I was living on Maui island in 1979 and somehow got exposed to Breezin perhaps on the radio...not sure but that was such a fresh and cool sound at the time and so fitting to be on Maui. I worked very briefly in Lahaina in a restaurant on front street that is gone. it was called the Blue Max. And I was a dishwasher that didn’t go very well for me. The restaurant had an old airplane hanging from the ceiling and it was a bar and grill place up on the second floor. It was one of those airplanes like Snoopy vs the Red Baron. There was a small stage as soon as you walked up the stairs there was the stage. They had usual house band and that was really cool. One night after my dishwasher shift the manager said to me...”do you want a pau Hana drink?”. I didn’t know what that was because I was a Haole. But I figured it out and for those that don’t know that means....finish work drink. Well, lo and behold, who comes in somehow and gets on the stage but George Benson and Lonnie Liston Smith I believe....I have a great picture of Georg Benson but it’s on a slide that I haven’t transferred. he is just dripping sweat....I don’t remember what they were playing but that was a very cool night for me and totally unexpected. I guess GB had a house and recording studio on upcountry Maui. Ok for now, thanks for the lesson. Let me go try those chords and stuff. So fun!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great to hear that.Thanks for sharing!

[@heinzconrads5243]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Great lesson!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@heinzconrads5243]

@@TomoFujitaMusic Thanks again - I have just visited your website - tons of wisdom! Good luck to you and your cats ;-)

[@1114gabby]

I really love watching your videos. This is an amazing song. Love George Benson. Thank you for sharing!!!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@patrickvanmeter2922]

Great job on a great song. Thanks

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@Metius22]

Fantastic lesson as always Tomo, thank you 👏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@amado1swgi]

Osu!!! Arigato gozai masu, Fujita san. Wonderful lesson and playing. Blessings, Gregory

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much from Boston!

[@Cooltorpedo]

Definitely one of your longest videos that I've enjoyed most. Thank you very much, Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much!

[@mingchen2063]

George Benson is my favorite!!

[@davidthompson5846]

Beautiful! I must learn this!!! Thanks Tomo!!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You can do it!

[@RajPatel-gm9yk]

Thank for the lesson professor Tomo! Your knowledge is incredibly mind blowing and the way you teach make think if i really learn something from my past as guitar player!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@enzonicoletti4683]

This is one of the best lessons that I have ever seen! Thank U!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@davidarmstrong2513]

Love this style of learning.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! Thanks so much! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@harryguitarandmore]

the improvisation at the end was fantastic!! wow. there is a lot to learn from!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@harryguitarandmore]

@@TomoFujitaMusic thanx .. by the Way..... great Teacher at Work:-)!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!!

[@lagoonschool]

Thank-you Tomo, this was a fantastic tutorial. For many months I have been learning all the modes. Well now that has just paid off in spades. This really was a wonderful musical experience. I can't wait now to run some loops with this.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@michaeloconnor6333]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@mygad]

That was awesome. I love George Benson, I love this song. Great to hear a guitarist explain and play it beautifully.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@loganlafountain8754]

Thanks for the wonderful free content. Your vibe is incredible. Thank you. Be well.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@rictube11]

I love the way you teach Tomo. Thank You!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@randykline1266]

Love it Tomo. Thank You

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Musicmaker-Cologne]

So many ideas on this song. Thank you for showing us. 👋

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you!

[@johngallaghermusic9777]

That's a brilliant Lesson Tomo. Found my way around some of the parts okay. Thank you so much.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome!

[@PaoloSarabia]

Hello Tomo, first I love all your lessons and wisdom. Thank you. Second, I love how many "Strat" style guitars you have. Awesome!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@ronaldrobles8282]

This is great music 🎵 love it.thank you sir Tomo for sharing 👍😃

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@karltorento3358]

I love how you take the time to respond to every comment. Doumo arigatou Fujita-san!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

My appreciation! So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@nathanthompson4077]

thankyou so much for this tomo ive just started listening to george benson a whole lot recently so this is amazing for me

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@brownsfan7753]

What a beautiful song!! Thanks for this!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@stephenkemp6870]

Wow, I am so happy I found this channel. Thanks for sharing this fab tutorial.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@graemethorne4540]

Love that Ibanez guitar 🎸🎸

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@guijarrodie]

Very good master class congrats!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TimelessVoicesAmericanaOrigin]

Reading interview of Slim Gambill... He really sites George Benson as a major influence for rhythm and groove. So that leads me back here to Tomo Fujita music. Which lets me know that I might be slow, but I'm on the right track.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@giorgiodipasquale9636]

Not only you are an incredible teacher and guitarist but you are also such a nice person. Good luck with everything and never pay attention to those that just want to spread hate ( social media are filled with people like that)

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! Positive energy!! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@frenschie]

You are simply a wonderful guy!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@kennethslavin5469]

Breezin' is by the funk guitarist Bobby Womack on a record he made with Gabor Szabo. The chord pattern is funk the arrangement is Gabor Szabo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@clippersf]

YEAH! Great song choice!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@jordan-qq9kj]

Learning this song currently and some of the runs later in the song are crazy

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@hugoty_art]

wow! such an amazing tune, thank you forthe lesson Tomo!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@peterandrewcaudwell6619]

It's nice to see someone explaining the underlying chord structure and the key. This is a great first intro to jazz for guitarists who want to move out of the one, four, five blues but still have familiar shapes to play. I'm now subscribed!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you so much!!

[@rafaromerorrr]

Amazing tone!! Beautiful sound!! This Ibanez AZ sound amazing. Tomo master! Another great lesson. Thanks for so much lessons!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@LucilioSantos12]

Parabéns gostei muito.thanks

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@ymgtmasayuki.garter0201]

こんばんは。トモさんが楽しくやってると私も、めっちゃ楽しいです。1.6.2.5等々勉強になりました。こんなに楽しいレッスンは珍しいです。笑　それもこれもトモさんの、お人柄なんでしょうね。いつもありがとうございます。😊

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

ありがとうございます。最近は、毎日色々楽しいヴィデオを作っています。また明日もアップできます。１６２５も深いです。人生を楽しみ方をギターを使って教えてる感じですね。釣りでも料理でも同じですね。

[@dgarbellotto]

Hi Tomo, this is maybe the funniest kind of teaching how to play this song. I'm sure that George Benson would like it too! I really appreciate your humor, keep it up!😉

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you for sharing! Teaching is very challenging & so much fun!

[@riccipeyroux7945]

this is great - thanks I like your instruction

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@CoiKickapoo]

Thanks tomo!!just discovered this tune yesterday and now I know how to play it. What a great feeling, love your teachings

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@georgemitchell9315]

Man Tomo, You rocked this one, George Benson would be proud!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@samzarov9287]

Wow. Your voicings always reminded me of George benson and especially this song. Cool that you made a video on it specifically!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! Thanks so much! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@emmanuelfrimpong503]

Thanks a lot! This was very inspirational

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rockkjjuice7514]

Great teacher. Lucky students!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@daleclarkomagickdog3738]

Wish I'd known you at Berklee in 83. You have a great easy spirit and a smooth groove. Thanks for the lessons

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Don't worry! Don't compare! Don't expect too fast! Be kind to yourself! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@forgottencas2272]

Love this rendition!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@Dave-ff4ir]

Tomo You are so inspirational!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@solofiddle]

Very cool! Thanks a bunch! Peace + Love

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@coycarlson4979]

Tomo - your versatility is amazing- liking all you teach 👍👍😊😊😊😊✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️😁

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Wonderful - thank you Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@mikegogel78]

One of my favorite albums from my childhood, thanks tomo✌🏽❤🤘🏼

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@BaptismOfFrequency]

Tomo, I love this and everything else you have gone out of your way to teach us! You continue to inspire me into growing my phrasing vocabulary and chord voicings. I've only been playing Guitar since Christmas, and as far as I’m concerned you are my Guitar Treacher!! Much love to you and your family and thank you for posting on KZbin and allowing the general public to have access to your amazing lessons! I can't tell you how many times I've watched your content on here over and over and even slowed down for practicing-it’s perfect!! Thanks Again!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! Good job! You're welcome! Thanks so much! We are human so we are not perfect That's so good! If you want to more proper approach on guitar playing then you can join my Guitar Wisdom! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons! at my Guitar Wisdom! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@evansmith5514]

One of my very favorite songs, thank you for this

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

So nice to hear that! You're welcome! Thanks so much! Please check my new interview by Zack Gibs & my free advice!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@PeterKertesz2013]

Awesome video Tomo,thank you!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thank you!

[@redeizen9794]

Man the color of the neck and headstock is amazing goes well with that blue body.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Thanks!

[@twev30theprince]

thank you so much awesome info.....

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! Just added "pitch-recognition ability" and the new "Harmonic Minor video” tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@andytimmons3702]

Haha haha, kyuu ni nihonggo detekimashitakedomo,,, best part for this lesson. Btw this song it’s my first jazz lesson for jazz music. Thanks Tomo.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're welcome! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@nomadman123]

Nice playing and cool lesson. George Benson is such a tasteful guitarist. I'm glad I came across your channel. I love this kind of playing and I had kind of left it behind. I think it's time to break out some of those old CTI albums!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

I have listen those CTI albums so much! Thanks so much! I teach much more detail video lessons and super easy theory lessons at my Guitar Wisdom! Just added new lessons!! tomojustfunky.com/tomo-fujita-guitar-practice-advice/

[@smalltowninnewmexico]

i love you brother! i needed this lesson.....

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Glad it was helpful! You can join my Guitar Wisdom

[@colinbradford2671]

Late to the party but thank you so much for your insightful tutorial.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much!

[@thiscorrosion900]

Gonna be practicing this song for sure soon. And I'm mainly a rock and pop player. My second guitar teacher in the early '80s told me "forget the rock guys, go get George Benson's albums and study him," and I scoffed. Now, of course, I realize why he would have said that. For some reason, now I'm glad I bought a Fender Mustang amp years ago.

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Awesome!

[@thiscorrosion900]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I meant to ask: do you use any reverb or FX on this tune? Or just totally clean with very lttle gain?

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

A little reverb from the amp.

[@thiscorrosion900]

​@@TomoFujitaMusic I see, will set it for that then. I'm hoping to learn some of this later tonight.

[@thiscorrosion900]

@@TomoFujitaMusic I sat here for an hour and played along to your video, also the standard Breezin' studio, I was at least geting most of it down. The rest I was just improvising. I have some blues skills, though I've never tried much jazz guitar. Using my Telecaster, which is new, my old Strat is in need of some work done.