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Brendan Dear, I can't really thank you enough for having me on your Masterclass! You're too kind and awesome! It was my first being in such online guitar masterclass... Simply put, you made my world! 💓🌈 It was well over 2 o'clock in the morning (here in India) when it wrapped, but, well worth it! 🌟🎸 Btw, I'm the guy with the sleeping child in my arm at 1:57:26 (he woke up mid-class, man had to lull him back to sleep again, or else, whole party spoiled!🤧😂). And, oh! A big shout-outs to both Judah & Aaron for the cool performances! God bless you all, Brothers. 💌🙏
There I was nervous about playing for about 70 people and now I'm playing for thousands. Yikes! It was such an honor to get this lesson from you. I've been practicing a lot of what you recommended and I feel like it's really taking my performance of the piece to the next level. Thanks again!!
Thanks so much for your courage to share, Aaron. I feel self-conscious about all my recordings fyi. But sharing your music is half the joy of making it!
Thanks, Brandon! Here are some tips I found extremely useful: 19:19 - "pet" the strings, not "scratch" them for more round sound 29:19 - use great singers' voices as a model for correct vibrato and legato 42:05 - "if you can't tap a foot while you play, then something is wrong" 1:01:15 , 1:11:11 - see the real song behind sheet symbols 1:32:56 - do some stretching and massaging before playing 1:35:30 - how to not squeeze too hard with the left hand 1:42:47 - how to determine a correct right hand position 1:51:54 - how the right hand should move during string crossing and "economy of motion" 1:54:45 - how to avoid squeaking noise during slides 2:02:38 - come up with a story behind a piece to understand it better
I'm only 40 minutes in, and I have gotten advice that will stay with me forever. Acoustic guitar is my thing, but many of the things you say apply to anyone who plays anything. "Use your voice to teach your fingers" is just one example. ❤
This was the best masterclass I have ever seen. Entertaining but, most importantly, very educational. Especially as the Allemande is a piece I am working on now. Fantastic job, not only to Brandon but to the students who bravely put it all out there and did wonderfully 👏 ❤❤❤
You did a great job. I think the lesson made a huge difference in you playing. I went from just listening to actually enjoying your performance. I think you have so much potential.
@@soroushkeyana8126thank you so much! I really appreciate it and honestly I sound way better in practice the only two parts that mess me up that he pointed out was rhythm in the major section and how loudly I played the harmonies I actually never thought of playing them that soft so when he asked me to do that and prioritize it it was an immediate revelation for on how much better it sounded.
Mr. Acker, It was a pleasure watching your master class. I appreciated how you explained and demonstrated the principles that apply to music generally, and how they apply to the guitar specifically. I have been playing the guitar for 60 years, and believe that every guitarist, even experienced professionals (and-other musicians,) can benefit from your instruction/coaching.
Thank you very much, Brandon and all participants - especially for the both nice live performances ! I felt very much with Heidi (1:31:45) about her pain in the left hand. It was one of the biggest misunderstandings in my youth when all my teachers told me the mantra to be relaxed, relaxed and again relaxed. I thought the full body must be totally relaxed and the hands are there to do the hard work…And then 35 years later, when I restarted to play during Covid, you showed me how to play simple barré in Tarrega’s Lagrima without any involvement of the thumb by just let the arm hanging has you told Heidi today as well - I was shocked that it is possible. Since then I talked with plenty of young and old guitarists have or had similar problems and we had one thing in common: We were not actively aware about the constant cooperation between the left arm ‘hanging’ to put weight on the strings via the fingers and the right arm, from shoulder to elbow, putting power to the guitar to keep it stabile - while at the same time in the right arm, from elbow down to the hand, should be totally relaxed to play nice and fluently as the brain wants to hear it. Since I am aware and trained this, it is a total different level. This was a game changing lesson ! Merci from Geneva, Best Christian
Brandon, thank you for hosting this free master class! I learned so much from watching. Please wish Barney and his wife well. I'm also a caregiver and I know how it can be ❤️ Thank you for answering my question! It was nice hearing an answer from someone who has experience with an injury. I'm trying your advice, wish me luck 🙏
As a filthy casual, I really appreciate the chance to audit this class. I'll definitely pick up some licks, and a little learning might even seep in. 😁
Thank you so much for this Brandon. I've visited your website so many times. Unfortunately, my financial situation hasn't allowed me to purchase lessons with a one-to-one teacher. I've subscribed to tonebase but I'd love to have a personal teacher in the future. But I really appreciate all that you do here on UA-cam and on tonebase.
The best way to learn guitar is to find a good teacher that can work along with you to develop your own unique technique and adjust to your interests in real time. That, and playing the guitar a lot.
Thank you man I actually started playing on my birthday when I was 16 cause my birthday present was a Yamaha acoustic guitar and I quickly transitioned to classical after hearing Brandon ever since I switched to classical I’ve practiced 4 hours every except when I’ve had to travel and exceptions of that sort and believe it or not I don’t think I’ve gotten good enough in that amount of time cause if I had started lessons sooner I would have made a lot more progress Jonathan Wasserman my teacher is awesome!
@@ww3032 I’m trying to audition for Indiana University so I can get a bachelors degree in music so I haven’t put much effort into videos of late but I will be as soon as I can.
@@JudahPryorGuitar hey man don't be too hard on yourself, you did great! Everyone can always be better than they are, four hours a day is some serious dedication! I'm inspired to try that piece myself, a lot going on in it. Appreciate you stepping up to play 🙂
about nervous leg jiggling, if you rest your leg on the toes or ball of the foot and jiggle, the knee will go up and down. But rest the leg on the heel and no matter how nervous you are the jiggling won't travel into the knee and the guitar.
Um. I can't stop giggling. I can't believe this actually worked. 1:35:27 I tried to play as lightly as possible. I've been digging my fingers into ebony for years and years thinking that was to prevent any buzzing and never thought about trying to play as light as possible. I just did.......And. It. Worked. I can't stop laughing. Amazing.
Thanks for sharing this. I had classical lessons as a kid for a couple of years and a couple more as an adult I did enjoy it, but my playing passion is more electric so I don’t play classical guitar as much anymore, but I still enjoy listening to it. And what I learn is applicable to other types of playing My classical is actually getting some work done, and I should be getting it back soon. I have some ideas I want to try with it. I was also wondering if you had any tips or resources for playing with arthritis in your fretting hand. Thanks
Hi Brandon, I have a question. I mostly play fingerstyle, but I've been interested in classical music, especially Baroque, for a long time. Does playing posture really matter in this case? Can I play classical pieces, but without the traditional classical guitar posture? thank you for an answer.
Yes posture always matters. Of course you can do what you like but without this classical seating posture your technique will suffer especially on high notes
Long time viewer, non guitarist with a question… Can you literally feel the vibrations in your body? If we go by the “head over heart over hips” rule, it would make sense to feel the vibrations in your chest. But do you?
Brandon please do you have a tip for me? I'm playing too quietly I don't have enough sound projection :/ Am I too shy with my strings? Thank you for helping me !
Brandon, is Bach meant to be played (mostly) in legato or almost stacatto? I'm confused because he just seems to throw a lot of notes on the page and, sometimes, I just can't hold the notes due to ergonomic issues on the fingers. Let's use the Allemande as an example.
All music should be legato by default. Then there are small moments where you can shorten notes for an effect. I don't see any reason to use any staccato notes in this allemande
Guitar is tuned in a very specific way and you will not be able to play with intended fretting fingers upside down. Just trust me ;) Don't try to reinvent the wheel here.
I didn't understand, in E minor key, how the fifth chord is B major, not minor, as B Major has a D# note, outside from Eminor key (moment of the video: ua-cam.com/video/DIZ4lmz-76Y/v-deo.html)
I understand for some it's expensive but it is about 6 times cheaper than taking one on one lessons to achieve the same level of playing. That is why I love making online courses. It is something you might work on for many months
Definitely not true. A good analogy would be what type of car you prefer. Which is totally taste and it depends on what you are going for. You are implying there's one practical way and and one impractical way. That is false. Tell that to Sor, Tarrega, Pujol who were better guitarists than you or I.
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I admire the courage of the students to share their performances. Bravo!
Now I have no excuses on learning
Condensing Brandon´s four centuries of personal experience into a two hour masterclass for all of us to learn from is beyond amazing.
someone should interview him about his music and his curse of eternal darkness
Brendan Dear,
I can't really thank you enough for having me on your Masterclass! You're too kind and awesome!
It was my first being in such online guitar masterclass...
Simply put, you made my world! 💓🌈
It was well over 2 o'clock in the morning (here in India) when it wrapped, but, well worth it! 🌟🎸
Btw, I'm the guy with the sleeping child in my arm at 1:57:26 (he woke up mid-class, man had to lull him back to sleep again, or else, whole party spoiled!🤧😂).
And, oh! A big shout-outs to both Judah & Aaron for the cool performances!
God bless you all, Brothers. 💌🙏
I'm so happy it helped you!!
There I was nervous about playing for about 70 people and now I'm playing for thousands. Yikes! It was such an honor to get this lesson from you. I've been practicing a lot of what you recommended and I feel like it's really taking my performance of the piece to the next level. Thanks again!!
Thanks so much for your courage to share, Aaron. I feel self-conscious about all my recordings fyi. But sharing your music is half the joy of making it!
Thanks, Brandon! Here are some tips I found extremely useful:
19:19 - "pet" the strings, not "scratch" them for more round sound
29:19 - use great singers' voices as a model for correct vibrato and legato
42:05 - "if you can't tap a foot while you play, then something is wrong"
1:01:15 , 1:11:11 - see the real song behind sheet symbols
1:32:56 - do some stretching and massaging before playing
1:35:30 - how to not squeeze too hard with the left hand
1:42:47 - how to determine a correct right hand position
1:51:54 - how the right hand should move during string crossing and "economy of motion"
1:54:45 - how to avoid squeaking noise during slides
2:02:38 - come up with a story behind a piece to understand it better
The G.O.A.T of Classical Guitar UA-cam!!
Thanks man!
Wow, thanks! 😊
I'm only 40 minutes in, and I have gotten advice that will stay with me forever. Acoustic guitar is my thing, but many of the things you say apply to anyone who plays anything. "Use your voice to teach your fingers" is just one example. ❤
This was the best masterclass I have ever seen. Entertaining but, most importantly, very educational. Especially as the Allemande is a piece I am working on now. Fantastic job, not only to Brandon but to the students who bravely put it all out there and did wonderfully 👏 ❤❤❤
It was really awesome to get a lesson that helped me really think about aspects of my technique that I hadn’t really thought about yet thanks Brandon.
I'm happy to hear that, Judah! Thanks for playing
You did a great job. I think the lesson made a huge difference in you playing. I went from just listening to actually enjoying your performance. I think you have so much potential.
@@soroushkeyana8126thank you so much! I really appreciate it and honestly I sound way better in practice the only two parts that mess me up that he pointed out was rhythm in the major section and how loudly I played the harmonies I actually never thought of playing them that soft so when he asked me to do that and prioritize it it was an immediate revelation for on how much better it sounded.
Mr. Acker, It was a pleasure watching your master class. I appreciated how you explained and demonstrated the principles that apply to music generally, and how they apply to the guitar specifically. I have been playing the guitar for 60 years, and believe that every guitarist, even experienced professionals (and-other musicians,) can benefit from your instruction/coaching.
Word. Thank You. A noble and genuine act.
Wow Bravo! Not just on the music playing, but bravo on the instructions clarity, the passion in music, and the generosity of sharing.
My first guitar lesson🎉🎉🎉 incredibly generous and mesmerizing to witness. Thank you Mr. Acker and both performers 🙏
Thank you very much, Brandon and all participants - especially for the both nice live performances ! I felt very much with Heidi (1:31:45) about her pain in the left hand. It was one of the biggest misunderstandings in my youth when all my teachers told me the mantra to be relaxed, relaxed and again relaxed. I thought the full body must be totally relaxed and the hands are there to do the hard work…And then 35 years later, when I restarted to play during Covid, you showed me how to play simple barré in Tarrega’s Lagrima without any involvement of the thumb by just let the arm hanging has you told Heidi today as well - I was shocked that it is possible. Since then I talked with plenty of young and old guitarists have or had similar problems and we had one thing in common: We were not actively aware about the constant cooperation between the left arm ‘hanging’ to put weight on the strings via the fingers and the right arm, from shoulder to elbow, putting power to the guitar to keep it stabile - while at the same time in the right arm, from elbow down to the hand, should be totally relaxed to play nice and fluently as the brain wants to hear it. Since I am aware and trained this, it is a total different level. This was a game changing lesson ! Merci from Geneva, Best Christian
Brandon, thank you for hosting this free master class! I learned so much from watching.
Please wish Barney and his wife well. I'm also a caregiver and I know how it can be ❤️
Thank you for answering my question! It was nice hearing an answer from someone who has experience with an injury. I'm trying your advice, wish me luck 🙏
Thanks for coming Heidi! It was also nice to meet you in person in Indiana.
Yes I hope his wife was OK.
Thank you for doing this.
Thanks a lot for this FREE masterclass ❤🙏. God bless you for helping all learn music 🙏
This is an amazing learning opportunity. You are an amazing teacher! Thank you for this masterclass!
As a filthy casual, I really appreciate the chance to audit this class.
I'll definitely pick up some licks, and a little learning might even seep in. 😁
I'm so freaking excited for this 😁
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Brandon! ❤
what a perfect way to start my morning!
This was wonderful. Thank you.
amazing brandon. hope you do more vids with guitar and marshall. they are so much fun to watch
Wow, this video is full of amazing tips! Thanks so much, sir. Arpegiatto here I come......
Liking and sharing before I even watch
This is glorious
This is amazing! TY SO MUCH
Thank you so much for this Brandon. I've visited your website so many times. Unfortunately, my financial situation hasn't allowed me to purchase lessons with a one-to-one teacher. I've subscribed to tonebase but I'd love to have a personal teacher in the future. But I really appreciate all that you do here on UA-cam and on tonebase.
Very much appreciated! ❤
This is so great, so helpful!
As a pop rhythm guitarist, thank you! I plan to learn today! 😊
The best way to learn guitar is to find a good teacher that can work along with you to develop your own unique technique and adjust to your interests in real time. That, and playing the guitar a lot.
Great stuff!
"finding the campfire chords in bach" golden!!
thanks so much for sharing. I liked both lessons a lot. This has been an eye opener in many regards.
Insanely impressive for two years of playing. Good on that guy.
Thank you man I actually started playing on my birthday when I was 16 cause my birthday present was a Yamaha acoustic guitar and I quickly transitioned to classical after hearing Brandon ever since I switched to classical I’ve practiced 4 hours every except when I’ve had to travel and exceptions of that sort and believe it or not I don’t think I’ve gotten good enough in that amount of time cause if I had started lessons sooner I would have made a lot more progress Jonathan Wasserman my teacher is awesome!
Very impressive even!
@@JudahPryorGuitaryou should post more recordings on your channel! Great job.
@@ww3032 I’m trying to audition for Indiana University so I can get a bachelors degree in music so I haven’t put much effort into videos of late but I will be as soon as I can.
@@JudahPryorGuitar hey man don't be too hard on yourself, you did great! Everyone can always be better than they are, four hours a day is some serious dedication! I'm inspired to try that piece myself, a lot going on in it. Appreciate you stepping up to play 🙂
Thank you for this
about nervous leg jiggling, if you rest your leg on the toes or ball of the foot and jiggle, the knee will go up and down. But rest the leg on the heel and no matter how nervous you are the jiggling won't travel into the knee and the guitar.
SO. MUCH. INFO!!!
Thanks!
Dude thank you
Oh wow that’s really nice
bless you
Um. I can't stop giggling. I can't believe this actually worked. 1:35:27 I tried to play as lightly as possible. I've been digging my fingers into ebony for years and years thinking that was to prevent any buzzing and never thought about trying to play as light as possible. I just did.......And. It. Worked. I can't stop laughing. Amazing.
Free? I've got fresh strings. Let's gooooo.
Thanks 😊😊
Thanks for sharing this.
I had classical lessons as a kid for a couple of years and a couple more as an adult
I did enjoy it, but my playing passion is more electric so I don’t play classical guitar as much anymore, but I still enjoy listening to it.
And what I learn is applicable to other types of playing
My classical is actually getting some work done, and I should be getting it back soon.
I have some ideas I want to try with it.
I was also wondering if you had any tips or resources for playing with arthritis in your fretting hand.
Thanks
Hi Brandon, I have a question. I mostly play fingerstyle, but I've been interested in classical music, especially Baroque, for a long time. Does playing posture really matter in this case? Can I play classical pieces, but without the traditional classical guitar posture? thank you for an answer.
Yes posture always matters. Of course you can do what you like but without this classical seating posture your technique will suffer especially on high notes
I'm generally in dislike of many teachers but this guy is fcking perfect, he's a master in playing and teaching👏🔥
Have you ever covered lacrimosa?
Hi:) no I haven't but I've heard some surprisingly good guitar arrangements of it.
@@brandonacker you should definitely cover it
Long time viewer, non guitarist with a question…
Can you literally feel the vibrations in your body? If we go by the “head over heart over hips” rule, it would make sense to feel the vibrations in your chest.
But do you?
Yes you do :)
Brandon please do you have a tip for me? I'm playing too quietly I don't have enough sound projection :/ Am I too shy with my strings? Thank you for helping me !
I'm trying to play La Catedral btw :)
Brandon, is Bach meant to be played (mostly) in legato or almost stacatto? I'm confused because he just seems to throw a lot of notes on the page and, sometimes, I just can't hold the notes due to ergonomic issues on the fingers. Let's use the Allemande as an example.
All music should be legato by default. Then there are small moments where you can shorten notes for an effect. I don't see any reason to use any staccato notes in this allemande
@@brandonacker You're aboundantly right, thank you
I love Bach, but I feel the same way about Mozart as the second performer does about Bach.
10:43 damn, this kid, even when he talks he sounds like a robot. Are we sure he's organic? 😅
I am a beginner and I want to learn to play right-handed guitars with left hand. Is it possible ?
Yes just go to a guitar store and they can convert it for you
@@brandonacker I mean I want to play right-handed guitars with my left hand. Is it possible ?
@@MrGentleman37 Like I said, you need to have it converted. No you shouldn't just play a normal right handed guitar the other way around.
@@brandonacker Thanks for the reply,,, may I ask why "should not" ? is it impossible ?
Guitar is tuned in a very specific way and you will not be able to play with intended fretting fingers upside down. Just trust me ;) Don't try to reinvent the wheel here.
The vampire is back....making us believe that in 2 hours we can learn what took him 2000 years to learn...
Tell me i'm not the only one who thinks brandon looks like vincent from silent hill 3 XD
What's the name of the Bach's song that was played?
Allemande bwv 996
@brandonacker Thank you Brandon!
😢🎉😢😢🎉🎉
I didn't understand, in E minor key, how the fifth chord is B major, not minor, as B Major has a D# note, outside from Eminor key (moment of the video: ua-cam.com/video/DIZ4lmz-76Y/v-deo.html)
Even in minor, the V chord is always major.
Well your course costs the same amount as my guitar did
I understand for some it's expensive but it is about 6 times cheaper than taking one on one lessons to achieve the same level of playing. That is why I love making online courses. It is something you might work on for many months
Nails are not necessary but greatly desired... like a windshield on a car.
Definitely not true. A good analogy would be what type of car you prefer. Which is totally taste and it depends on what you are going for.
You are implying there's one practical way and and one impractical way. That is false. Tell that to Sor, Tarrega, Pujol who were better guitarists than you or I.
@@brandonacker Tárrega was no nails too?
@@wezzuh2482 Oh yes. We know for sure.