You Can Do It - Motivational banter

[@justinpatire6174]

This summer I worked for my Marshall mg15 and it is a great feeling when you work for your own stuff. Don't beg of your parents it's not the same

[@Gearhart_Music]

You sir, are part of the reason I made the decision to really make a go of music. I don't want to look back at my life and regret not making things happen. And it took having to get divorced, get focused, regain my self-confidence and really double my efforts to get a band going that I am in charge of, handling the business side of it, learning how to copyright, and distribute music online. I am happy to report that after roughly 2 years of hard work, I am doing shows, I am writing new tunes, I have a band that I am proud of, with musicians that are on the same level as me in terms of passion and ability. Getting to see you on the Chapman Guitars West Coast Tour, and then NAMM was a real treat, and something I knew I couldn't pass up when I got the opportunity to go. I am still broke, paying my ex wife a lot of money, but it keeps my kids taken care of, and I get to balance all of this with being a father. It's just amazing. Your story has been an inspiration to me and helped get me off my ass and take action, and I am infinitely happier for it! Thank you for existing on this planet, and putting yourself in a position where you can be an inspiration to so many others!

[@MrBothandNether]

"You only ever really need...................................................................................................eight..........." You are My Hero.

[@666strings4]

I love your motivational videos, it makes me feel like I'm gonna get somewhere, thank you chappers

[@RobChappers]

You're welcome bro, thanks for the support :-)

[@Handplottedblackhole]

It must be fate. I really fucking needed this video right now.

[@RobChappers]

You are entirely welcome :-)

[@Handplottedblackhole]

Cheers Rob!

[@CwGuitar01]

+Rob Chapman hey rob I have tried doing similar stuff to record but my problem being a teenager who is to young to get a job is that I cant use garage band because i don't have a Mac. But even recording into things like audacity which is free, using a like 1984 karaoke mic into my laptop is that I have no idea how to get rid of the hum that accompanies any amount of gain. How did you get by this and how do you now. I really want to do what you have done with your life and would appreciate any help you could give. Thanks a lot man :)

[@finlaymccarthy8414]

Try and save up for a noise gate pedal and run your karaoke mic through it

[@stefanosbek]

my friend we all need it, some more, some others less

[@metahed]

Rob Chapman - not the guitar hero we deserve, but the guitar hero we need!

[@robbertredert]

Rob, you are completely right. I wanted to write and make music. So bought a mic and recorded with that and my guitar in to a laptop. Afterwards I dropped it on youtube, and one week ago a got a call that a record label saw my video and now i'm talking trough the last things to get signed in. My dream just came true. Dream big, work hard and just do it. And someday you will be glad that you just damn started. Love your videos and the andertons stuff too, hope that I can ever come around to get an awesome strat. Rob

[@beinmetal]

Incredible. I'm not alone in this 'get 100% of what you have' thing

[@jamesortiz5388]

So now I need to buy explosives? Just kidding, but knowing the chaps at the local shop is a good thing.

[@mandarin7728]

О, братан. Давно не зустрічались.

[@beinmetal]

Здоров)

[@psygodnp]

Just bought a PRS SE ! gonna take over the frickin music world now - who's with me!!!!?

[@beatsbysampei1865]

Rob inspires me and over 430,000other people in the world .love your vids ,lessons,tecniques . everything. thank you

[@MohsenAnsariJavid]

I've never been this much motivated, honestly. Now I just appreciate all the cheap music things I've bought so far!

[@JammyGit]

That was a great quote about gear - "You can become in danger of being the museum instead of the artpiece." ........ Very true it is too. My version of that is "All the gear and no idea."

[@davidconnelly1793]

Thank you all these videos you've been putting out, over the years. I hardly ever leave a comment but I really appreciate what you're doing. Many dark crappy, rainy days have been lightened up by Rob Chapman videos. Thank you!

[@Whathuhwhowhere]

As a Musician and Visual artist who wants to teach painting in the post secondary academic world, I've learned you have to adapt. Super helpful message! You can't let money, time, or expectations for things to happen get in the way. Just go out and do it whatever way you can. I currently work a full time day job to save enough for grad school so I can get my Masters and become a full time Art Professor. Follow your passion and do what you love!

[@guitaronwater9034]

One of the things I love about your channel Rob is keeping it real and giving back to people. Your music style is different than mine, but it doesn't matter does it! We are all trying to achieve our level of success to scratch our creative itch. Bravo for saying it was cheap gear that got you going and having a good attitude. Our biggest constraint on our success is ourselves. Don't forget our family, but also reach for your dreams. Whether that's doing an open mike gig and playing three songs or trying to be heard in the new internet music scene. The Beatles were good until they went to Hamburg and worked their ass off to be great. it's Blu-Tack made by Bostick in the US.

[@nava1369]

Chappers from the bottom of my furry heart, I really think I should thank you, I've been a follower of your work for some years now, and I've never been disappointed with your amazing teachings, from musical stuff to just simple motivation which I've come to find unbelievably handy at a couple of times in my young musician's life. I really wish I can work it out to get to the amazing place you are right now and wish you the best with the company, Dorje, your wife and your amazing life. Thanks for making us love this amazing thing called music.

[@19magic97]

I can't tell you how much this helped me and inspired me, I've been stuck in trying to get absolutely the best gear, so when the time comes to record, there's no obstacles, but I'm creating one just by doing that. I've spent so much time trying to get that stuff, I haven't even played or progressed. Just thank you Rob, you deserve everything you have today and stay humble and kind as always. Mason

[@IrLosin]

I must say I respect how you stuck in there through the bad times to follow your dream. Most people give up when it gets really tough. You didn't. I guess you can call yourself a self made man.

[@rk28984]

Very true! The key with obstacles is to find a creative way around it and to not think of them as limitations. When my band started none of us had expansive gear (and after a few years we still don't), we couldn't find a bass player who could play our songs so we made up our own solution to "substitute" a bassist. I sold most of my gear way under price to pay for studio time, because we needed a demo (what turned into an full lenght album) so booker would let us play live. And so far it was all worth it and the only complaint we ever got about our live sound was from a bassist who felt expandable after seeing us.

[@Gatsby3k]

I've watched a ton of the chappers brand over the years but this may be my favorite thing you've ever posted on youtube. You've come a long way Rob. An inspiration for musicians everywhere.

[@xander4644]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for this video. I just spent $70 on a multi FX pedal and I connect it directly to my computer with the exact same 1/4 to 3.5 converter. It's my dream to play festivals and write music for a living and I've been wanting a video like this for so long. I have so little money I thought it wouldn't happen. Thank you so much.

[@Pavlosgeo_]

Nice positive vibes you're sending out here.Apperciated the talk , have a good week. :)

[@poppyb.4255]

Thanks for such an inspiring motivational. I played for 5 years during my teens, then had to take an 18 years hiatus. Now at 40 years of age, Im back at it again. I bought a MIM strat and an Ovation balladeer, they will do for now. One thing I have noticed is the 40yr old version of myself is gaining much more of an understanding of the guitar than the 19 yr old version ever did, although regaining the speed and dexterity in the hands is coming slowly compared to my younger self. Its never too late, and I say even if you are 70 and want to learn, then go for it!!

[@ryanleone3007]

While I love watching your videos from a guitarist's standpoint, I appreciate even more your emphasis on being an artist.

[@johnpatchymillar8367]

This is a video I needed to watch. In a couple weeks, I have my audition for University. I need to record, mix and produce two original songs as my portfolio. I keep on bogging myself down in the mindset of "I can't afford a $1900 mic pre or a $300 mic, I can't do it" I've got to stop making excuses for that sort of thing. I'm blessed enough to have family that want to see me succeed and be happy, to block myself off is just an insult to their love. Thanks for the pep-talk Chappers, you're than Man, the Legend, The MonkeyLord. :)

[@michaelallen1930]

Good message. Don't let the absence of gear get in your way of creating music! I had been playing my POS Squier Strat for a long time. After a while, my skills improved, and i saved up enough to get a nice Tele. you can do anything if you want it bad enough and put your mind to it

[@awakenedautopsy5856]

You are my fav gear and review channel ever thanks for the vids

[@RobChappers]

Thanks for the support dude :-)

[@awakenedautopsy5856]

+Rob Chapman your welcome sir and you are not a good guitar player... Your a PHENOMENAL guitar player, thanks for the reply

[@Cipscool]

Started out with a $200 Yamaha Pacifica. Borrowed an Ashton bass amp from my grandpa and a Line 6 POD from my uncle. Despite my somewhat crappy rig, and after 3 years of playing, I got asked to join my schools band for the top musicians in the school! I might have got better gear as of late (Including my Chapman ML-1 BEA), but if it wasn't for my hard work and countless hours of practice I never would be where I am today! Had a gig just last night! Performing for hundreds of people is so satisfying! Keep rocking Rob! You're such an inspiration! \m/

[@TheGod0fCookies]

This actually helps, I don't really want to go into details, but I recently bought a guitar on finance so I had a reason to get up in the morning, to pay it off. Wasn't doing too great then, I worked my ass off to get into a music collage, and I finally feel like I might be getting somewhere. These videos helped me realise that everyone has to work for what they want, it helps keep me grounded. So thanks Rob. ;D

[@kibavlood5826]

this is surely the evidence that rob uses THE FORCE; thanks man really needed it :)

[@johansevrin]

This realy hit hard on me, thanks Chappers what ever happens i will not let the gear keep me dnown but the imaginagion, thank you Rob for your help i will never give up.

[@jesus-pw8zs]

I always feel like he is talking directly to me, you're great rob!

[@bengalvin9932]

talent does not come in a box! unless it is a big box with you in it and your talented.

[@216trixie]

Rob, your advice videos are amazing me. Seems like some of the best advice and motivation I've ever heard as musician. {been playing for 50 years}

[@michaelkingston3434]

When i started playing guitar i was lucky in one area .. i had family members that are electricians and helped me read old fender blue prints and to build my own . I wanted a tele and was saving up and my great uncle surprised me one day with a hand built one . I kept all of this to this day, but i have added more gear along the way.

[@prj4167]

I needed this video... I've had a few bands not work out myself, and this inspired me to be the best musician I could be and stop worrying about the gear. Thank you so much Chappers!!!

[@L0kitheliar]

This editing is gold

[@mfalkon]

Great thoughts and advice, Rob. One thought I'll add specific to getting over the hurdle from bedroom player to gigging is: don't let lack of gear budget stand in the way of this. Yes, there's a certain amount of gear needed beyond playing at home, but it's much more attainable than you think. A Squier Strat played into a Zoom multi effects pedal thru a second hand 40 W SS amp might get scoffs from other toob snob guitar players, but 97% of the audience doesn't hear the difference or care. Just have solid chops, have fun, and the audience will too.

[@corycook7645]

I've recorded several demos with a similar, if not the same, microphone straight into my old Acer laptop and Audacity. I have 30 or so guitars not, but I started out with a Hondo 2(which I still have and will never part with) and a BC Rich amp that came with a kit you used to be able to purchase from FYE. I am a full time musician, but I can't say I'm professional yet. Money, is never a hindrance though. I've made connections, have friends with studios and degrees in music engineering and performance, I've got the gear. I think what holds me back from getting a solid piece of art out is being a perfectionist . Now that I have a solid group of friends with positive attitudes and more talent than they know what to do with I feel like we can take over the world. Thanks for the words of wisdom as always, Rob!

[@sebastianryan8774]

Yet again you have proven your impeccable timing or that you can read my mind for some reason. You are three kinds of awesome!

[@fjonesjones2]

Need only eight guitars? I'd better persuade my wife that I need another two guitars, Robbie said so!..... boy I love good excuses and shifting the blame. But your video really hits this excuse problem on the head. Here in Australia if you want to REALLY do something it's only the guy looking back at you in the mirror (yourself) that can stop you!!!! So as Rob says, knuckle under and use that energy for making excuses to make your dream happen. It won't be overnight, it'll be tough, but boy the journey alone is tremendous and character building. All you guys/gals take control and have a great life, we're all only here once!!

[@kebab_boi]

This video did motivate me indeed. I'm kinda in a rough situation: budget's low, all the band members have back stabbed me and tried putting me on bass instead of guitar, so they get all the attention. But it's fine, you've helped me to not give a fuck, but carry on. Thank you so much Rob! You've helped me through my best and my worst.

[@fishingdjursland]

Ok, this may be a bit to personal to talk about for me, but I feel this is the right forum and the right time to respond, to some thoughts that I've had for a long time. And now you've made a video about it Rob, so thank you for that. I've played music, since I was about 13 or 14 years old. Today I am 39 years old, and yes I don't have a lot of gear. So whenever I get a new piece of gear, I really think a lot about getting something that can help me out in more ways than just one. My soundcard for instance is a Line6 UX1 with one mic input, one instrument input, one line input and one analog outs. And it comes with some really helpfull software to help me get a lot of different guitar and bass tones, even for vocals. And the price was about 100 £. That piece of gear to me is as valuable as that Phillips mic, you got Rob. So to all who may read my comment, I just want to say that nothing is impossible. You just have to think about what you want to achieve. And then use what you've got. I have an old beat up Selmer amp in my basement and I think the tubes in it are dead, and I haven't had the money to fix it. So my Line6 UX1 has been a lifesafer for me.

[@montychristo86]

Great post Rob! Gear doesn't matter; ambition, effort, and drive does.

[@keeeeerdi]

I just wrote a new riff sitting here noodling with my guitar and watching your video. Thanks Chapers!

[@james159ish]

Thanks again Monkey Lord 👍as usual ,more honest goodness pouring from your heart into ours . Many many thanks old chap ( 3 years on me so I can say that ) 🤘😝

[@Ramzi99]

Thanks for the motivation chappers!!! Enjoy the rest of your vacation

[@AhmedKhaled-cr3ti]

firstly congrats for the 460.113 subs secondly you are the best teacher i have ever seen i play guitar for about 5-6 years and playing lots and lots of scales because of you thank you really and keep on going and never be disappointed with haters or who wants to stop you from doing what you want i am an egyptian teen 14 years old and you are my passion

[@blackbirdmarlin5574]

This was so inspiring, it just goes to show that if you power through tough parts of life it can be so rewarding. I used to feel limited by my gear and it can be a bit disheartening, but then i just convinced myself that I wasnt at a level of playing where I deserved that gear lol. Now I can really see my guitar playing take off after nearly 20 years. Its all in the mind. Thanks for the motivation Rob!

[@pupperemeritus9189]

lol there are many carbon copies of us

[@RobChappers]

Thanks man, yeah for many years I would play my electric guitar "Un-Amplified" because either I didn't have one or I had to sell it to pay for bills... As long as you don't stop it works out :-)

[@pupperemeritus9189]

+Rob Chapman well I atleast have some money to pay bills and buy things and have all my belongings . so I'm blessed. but I won't stop working on my technique. I want the 50s-00s music rehappen

[@pupperemeritus9189]

let it be metallica or pink floyd style ( i swear i wont copy even if any of my song were to be similar to another i would immediately remove that song from album)

[@joegreen2153]

+Rob Chapman it's really refreshing to know I'm not the only one cheers rob

[@mungosguitar897]

Great video, as always although I really liked the ocean background of the last one. There is a documentary about Keith Richard on Netflix called "Under the Influence." He said the the guitar for "Street Fighting Man" was just an acoustic guitar that he recorded on a small tape recorder and just turned up the gain on the recorder and over drove it. He takes a cassette recorder and an acoustic guitar in the documentary and demonstrates it. I thought about that story when you told your story about your mic. The Stones were already famous and well off by the time Street Fighting Man was recorded, yet the unique sound of the guitar on their hit was created by using cheap equipment in a creative way.

[@ww3wow]

I was practicing guitar and found rob made a video about motivation, I thought that's just what I need. He starts to shred and I want to throw my guitar away. He can shred like a badass and I have to wait until the stars align just to get a D Chord. I'll keep practicing and Maybe I'll be like Rob one day.

[@cardkoda]

Thanks Rob. I really needed that pick me up. You're the best.

[@Unclejerryskitchen]

Best advice I've heard in a while. One step at a time, and keep practicing!

[@BILLYBOBSTUNES]

Hey Rob, Thanks for sharing you own personal experience with having to buy used and inexpensive gear to help get into performing field..... I live in a very small town In Florida,USA. And the struggle is real for me. I really find your videos not only helpful.But I appreciate that a well known Musician like yourself would make time to share with me and others like me. I've had to sell my laptop quite a while back and only have my iPhone to make my little KZbin videos and also I actually use GarageBand on my iPhone to make audio only recordings and it works pretty good. Anyways just want to say a big Thank to you man !!! You Rock !!!!

[@sauganlama]

This video should be in history. Thank you rob for this video.

[@TheSillyPiglet]

5:42 That didn't sound good...

[@greggoso600]

FUCK ahah

[@felixnilbog4517]

I thought that was my neighbor! XD

[@marveloverdrive4051]

Genuinely thought that was my own neighbors XD Good shout phaha

[@IrLosin]

ha ha I also thought it was outside my own apartment.

[@BRUH10155]

someone almost got hit by a car lmao

[@Stratomacaster]

Just got my Ghost Fret... I'm definitely motivated now!

[@RobChappers]

Congrats dude ;-)

[@mandarin7728]

How is it?

[@Stratomacaster]

It's pretty bad ass. Got mine from Riff City. They set it up, and it played right out of the box (all three boxes - shipping was stout). It's lighter than I had thought it would be. If you're a Strat player, it's a little strange to play it in your lap, but you get used to it quick (it's comfortable). It's a pretty fast player and the "passive aggressive" pickups sound nice through all my amps so far: Fender Bassman, Blues Jr., Princeton Chorus, Carr HammerHead MkII, Marshal 410H, and even my DT25. The quality is unbelievable for guitar under $1k. And the most important part... it's blue. :-) Cheers.

[@Skunkwerx]

+Stratomacaster what would you say the fretboard/fingerboard is like? It sounds nuts but I briefly owned an epiphone les paul and either my fingers started sweating glue or the fretboard was 'different'. It was a rosewood board but just seemed to make my fingers sticky, slides were horrible and bends too, couldnt work out if it was oozing some form of something from the fingerboard or what, but no matter how much cleaning/fretboard scraping was done it never improved!

[@Skunkwerx]

+captainslaveman just to clarify, I am talking about the fretboard/fingerboard side and not the back of the neck! Tried different brand of strings n all sorts but just wondered what a chapman with an ebony board is like!

[@jensfasel5487]

Oh god i remember learning to play Bleed the light when I played guitar for about 1 year or so. Good old tiny terror does metal times. Love your vids Rob and have a good Day!

[@thedisciple1764]

Thanks Rob for shining a bit of light on the mental side of becoming a good musician. I appreciate the perspective. It would b awesome to hear your thoughts on the proverbial excuse "I'm not good enough". Peace be with you brother.

[@Colecubes2000]

Thank you so much Rob. Words of wisdom

[@markrankinen879]

I've climbed that gear mountain. But it never stopped me from playing or being motivated. I always can be a better player and the motivation never stops.

[@InevitableTruth247]

I got lucky, my grandpa played guitar in his early years (teen years) he had a melody maker Gibson, 1961 and a Japanese guitar that the company doesn't even make guitars anymore! 100 dollar 20 watt amp, getting my guitars today, they were a bit banged up and wiring needed fix, so excited!

[@chrisretro81]

This video has made my day and given me hope Rob as I want to record and I've let money be an obstacle for too long!

[@mikemccourt6225]

Thanks Rob - it reminds me that I still have stuff I need to lay down. Well done

[@TheLettoDome]

So there's where those vibratos come from, from the inside! Good stuff Rob!

[@grasshopperhawk]

Love this, Chappers! Best to you--keep inspiring.

[@ancher95]

Hey Cappers! You're a book example of inspiration.

[@rjmcmooseknuckle]

such a great look into the harder days , i had the same. Thank you for all the inspiration and joy! \m/

[@Chord_The_Seeker]

Waiting for all of the obstacles in your life to be removed before trying to do something is like waiting for all of the traffic lights to be green between where you are and where you're going before leaving the house.

[@josephbradbury7205]

Thanks rob!

[@DanDevil46]

I've been playing for years and own a couple of rather expensive guitars - however I still bought a £70 Pacifica 112V in natural via gumtree last week and I absolutely love it! Well said Chappers.

[@TrevorParkJones]

Thanks Chappers, definitely good advice!!

[@geoker55]

Good Lord, Chappers... the intro sounds like ME now! I saved for my Marshall DSL 40C for 2 years which I bought two weeks and just ordered 2 Tone City pedals from Andertons due to you and the Captain. Still have a $50 epiphone guitar, but someday... Thanks for the banter.

[@AldeshTheSoulDivider]

Thank you so much Rob! I needed this! It makes me feel better :)

[@gamesmaker1]

today i played your song All on guitar and it felt amazing

[@Bigscott4130]

Keep on keeping on... Thanks Chappers.

[@dt1mdlara]

You're an inspiration to many. Please keep it up! Thanks!

[@erasmococo5593]

Just be the best you can be with what you have.

[@LasseHuhtala]

Thanks man, I'm going down to the studio *right now* and giving those vocals that have been giving me a hard time another shot.

[@SeanMillis]

awsome advice and motivation mate cheers and right where i am atm so perfect timing for me..

[@agustinburroni8745]

Thanks Rob, I really needed this :) You're awesome.

[@koolsuhu]

Great weekend inspiration!

[@The_Bewg]

Thats a lot of wardrobe space Rob, nice work!!

[@lennardd.180]

I will pratice right now. Thank you Rob!

[@2wfit]

Legend, Rob! Keep the great videos coming! And try get to Ireland with Dorje at some stage dude!

[@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335]

Such great advice. We are our own worse enemy. I bought an Epiphone Starter pack just to have something to play while I had $20 a week set aside with direct deposit until I had my dream rig. And when I opened the Starter box, two of the frets had fallen out of the neck and were laying in the bottom of the wrapping. THAT is a piece of shit. I took it back, they fixed it and the tech actually gave it a pro set up for my trouble and not actually getting a refund. That pro setup made it so much easier to play because it had a super high action out of the box, and if that would not have happened, it would have discouraged me to the point of quitting. Just too hard to play. SO there is a good example if keeping a full head of steam and not letting things get in your way. I played my first public show at an open talent night at church last month (I don't think they liked my choice of cover of Warpigs) but it was in front of 50 people or so. I loved it.

[@kevinm5290]

well rob, I've been motivated to a lot of things since I've been watching your channel especially guitar, just wanted to say thank you :)

[@judosailor]

Really enjoy vids like this, and your advice vids, man! Thanks.

[@Ullashpodder]

Love you Rob, this can change someone's life ❤️

[@adamdixon4023]

creativity will ALWAYS top gear

[@JKM395]

You're a good bloke chappers. Thank you.

[@rossmclean8150]

Cheers to you bud... all true. prioritize as you grow

[@MyVintageVictory]

As always, thank you Rob! :D

[@Pfaeff]

When I first started playing, I always blamed my crappy guitar and amp. So when I got a decent guitar, I knew that it was not my gear that was to blame for me sounding like crap. It was myself. Thats what prompted me to practice harder.

[@shawnforpresident5198]

Haha good job with holding the pick the other way chappers!

[@EasyHeat]

Great motivational video Rob! Thanks!

[@DoYouFeelLucky]

Real talk. Great tips man, you have an excellent attitude and that's what really helps others. Love your channel and work in general - big big love :)

[@ThePrabutube]

A very rare honest advice.

[@KKore22]

Great motivation, thank you chappers.

[@theadventurebiker]

Fantastic message here!!!!!