Listen, You Need to Be Experiencing Real Music In Your Guitar Practice Routine.
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- Опубліковано 4 січ 2023
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You have to play with other people at some point, just so you can feel what its like to create, groove, and get in the "pocket". Using StichMethod Jammers or any other resource to get your true musicianship flowing should be in your plans. Even if you are just a home player, still feeling and hearing how your music changes with other people in the picture is a good way to keep you learning more and more.
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Truth. My playing improved more in 6 months of jamming with other people, than in 20 years of playing by myself in the basement. Playing with other people also helps focus your practicing, because it becomes appraent very quickly what you need to work on to be ready for next week's jam session. Thanks Ian.
Nothing better than playing with other people. That’s how anyone really get better. You are the man Stitch.
You know Ian your 1 billion % right this what the teens did back in the 80's there was no social media crap, the guys and girls were practicing in basements garages anywhere, it didn't matter how good you were there was always someone to help you along , the world is different today I know , maybe people just don't trust or maybe social media has made us distance ourselfs who knows but your so right with this, I feel like this , on a continual practice session
Happy New Year, Ian!!!
I have been telling young players they need to play with others for decades. It forces you to get better and it's as fun as is possible. Great advice!!!
This is so true, I’ve had my own UA-cam channel playing with backing tracks for two years now and everything sounds the same going back through them. But when I sit down and play with someone else or to what music I like to listen to it’s such a different feeling. Excellent advice.
Playing with others (even just ONE other) is huge, makes everything more fun!
Another thing to note from this video is to share the love of music with those around you.
After I started learning guitar I started encouraging those around me to join in on the jam and now we’re working out way to making a band! The opportunity to teach your buddy’s tricks on guitar and then eventually have them reciprocate lessons to you is the trippiest thing ever, def worth trying🤙⚡️
Stitch, that’s a great idea of you trying to build a network of musicians to jam with.
Absolute truth...
I literally have just experienced this first hand. About 2-3 months ago I had found this local bar that does "open jam" every week and have met a lot of really talented artists and gained a lot of cool new friends.
It has definitely helped me open up my playing over all though. It's pretty crazy how much of a difference it makes to play with others rather than a backing track. Before hand I would have considered my self the typical 'intermediate' guitarist who felt like was in a rut. I played bass with some of my friends in the past in like high school, but it's been such a long time since I've played live at house parties and such. So, from after college I've just been your typical average every day bedroom jammer that would noodle around over a loop/back track for a while to have some fun/practice.
But it's nothing like the real deal.
Fortunately there is a local person who goes around and films all sorts of open mics and concerts. So she is there every week pretty much which makes things *really* helpful to go back and learn from watching/listening to yourself..
Case in point: This was around the very beginning when I went to my first open jam - ua-cam.com/video/ePObGG_3LyA/v-deo.html
Okish... can put together some cool ideas here and there and noodle around on an idea of playing Sand by Phish.
But over time I have loved going back and listening to myself and learning from little stuff that makes my playing not so fluid and organic....
Now I've gotten to the point of feeling *very* comfortable and confident with listening to other band members and letting a jam build organically while maintaining your certain harmonies and chord progressions.
This was yesterday, had a lot of cool ones, but these were my favorites of the night. After watching these on film I've been able to get a lot of confidence in my playing... and it's super fun.
These two were especially fun (excuse the raspy voice, just got over a cold lol) :
Jibboo - ua-cam.com/video/Zk3zQC3NmqM/v-deo.html
Caspian-ish(?) - ua-cam.com/video/mIxCaLOKOrU/v-deo.html
So go on and look up open mics around your area! Never know what hidden gems you might stumble upon.
Thanks again Stitch for all videos I've binged over the years. :)
Good sound advice ! I have been playing over 50 years but i've learned a few things from watching your videos . And i' certainly owe much of my musical knowledge to the many experiences i have had making music with other people. People who are better than me and those who aren't as good as I am. And i'm certain that i'm not done learning yet ! My playing is a work in progress. A lifelong journey . I think you have to be open minded and be willing to watch and listen and learn....even if you've been at it as long as i have. I like your videos and teaching style. Keep up the good work ! Thank you !
Watching this one day before my first jam session! Thanks for all the good work Ian keep it up!!
That's awesome, report back!
AMEN Brother..Thanks...
Probably the best advice I've been given
This is absolutely true , cause you learn how other musicians approach chord progressions and playing styles
happy New Year Ian!!
Thanks!
Amazing! Thank YOU!
Nice Mic, sounds like I'm right in the room with you.
I enjoy back tracks.
I get what you are saying though. My former teacher used to jam with myself & 3 other students.
It was fun, but material was songs that he had written, no cover songs at all. Complicated chord changes, none of us could keep up. Other attempts to jam with other musicians consisted of them dominating & me listening. If I were younger, I’d try harder to find jam partners. I’m 70 now.
I learned more on the Stich Method than I did in ten years of lessons.
i just discover your channel... and above the fact that you make me think of Jack Black (in a good way :D ) your channel is clearly inspiring ! thanks !
That’s exactly what I miss and would like now.
Hey Ian, I’ve been watching your videos a while and I really wanna buy all the charts. Problem is I’m a lefty, so the regular charts are no good for following along. Do you have an option for us lefties out there?
TBH I have found it virtually impossible to find folks to jam with. I have tried Craigslist postings (both looking to jam and for band auditions) and most (99%) of the time they don't even respond. I've gotten a complex at this point!! I'm joining up hoping to find some peeps locally (and to get some extra Stich). Thanks for doing this!!!
Totally agree! I live in Budapest and find it so hard. I used many musician apps, but also don’t get any responses
Good video. An even better video might be to dive into how to effectively play with others. I became very frustrated with the typical way of doing 'jam' sessions. You show up, you have no idea what will be played. Someone pulls out a chord sheet, and everyone stumbles through it once, and then the next person does theirs, etc. The result is less than ideal. People bring the same tired songs time after time, there's no discussion about what works and what doesn't, and the same couple of people show off with their solos without imparting knowledge to the rest about how to get there. That's why this channel has been sooooo good. It does show you how to get there. But I think we need a new concept of how a 'jam' should work beyond a bunch of people stumbling around a few songs.
You’re exactly right, and that’s what I’ll be doing on the Facebook page! Giving people ideas of what to practice and why it works and how to practice it with other people. Rock on my good man.
Stich and Sean Daniel have a good course on Udemy about jamming, I highly recommend it
Hi Ian, love your work man, never considered doing a Discord server so people stay also connected amngo your community? Just a thought! cheers mate!
Is there a community forum where viewers can exchange tips and resources about StichMethod lessons posted on UA-cam?
I keep trying to get the musicians that come thru here to use these concepts I was thinking about forming a group around using these concepts
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Play with other People Check. Not the First time I hearded this today!
On the flip side, when i first got going as a singer songwriter i spent a decade trying to get four folks to put in. None of us get together anymore. My time would have been better spent working on my own skills. And dont get me started about drummers lol
How do I get a reply from a question posted on your Patreon page months ago?...yes I had a membership
Eugene Or here, and care to jam :-)
Hey how about an idea first of all i havent seen your videos in quite a while and was wondering if you were ok . But my idea is that i see video collaborations done by big names ,so i know it can be done but how about you put out a backing track and players share their ideas about how to play to the same tracks .when diesel is over five bucks a gallon and i have to go back to whats important ( my family ) there isnt much room for going out to play and also my work starts at six and i get home whenever . But anyway this would be a good way to share ideas and play together with people worldwide . Also if its profitable you could share a little wealth my way :)
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You have to play live to see how good y😊 really are
ive only played alone, no backing trracks or nevr learned a song, I just play the chords and scales that i know, and make up 145's out of what i can do,
New microphone, Stitch?
Can you make a in the mind of willien Nelson sort of video
I have a live feed of Willie for Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain👍
Stich ? How long is your new Blues Solo course ?
I think 2 1/2 hours if I remember correctly
@@StichMethodGuitar Thank you. I'm on it. Cheers.
Sigh. That's the dream. But Covid makes it tough.
Anyone living in Tenerife sur ? Alguien en Tenerife sur ?
Anyone in Budapest looking to jam?
You alright, brother bear? Where’d you go?
You're completely right...but I'm always on the road and when I'm home I hardly get time to jam with others...sigh
ooo i’m the second view
Where the heck is Stitch?
He only seems to post once every 3 months or so now. It's a bummer I always enjoy his videos.
Me too!!! I sure miss his vids. I was just worried he might be sick. I'll keep waiting I guess
Hey Guys, just trying to see the topics that motivate me and make solid vids
@@StichMethodGuitar All your vids are solid!!!!
Thanks! More coming!
No one I know plays and I live in the middle of nowhere. Might as well give up I guess. :(
No, use the Stichmethod Jammers and also play as much as you like, you will get the chance to play with people, it’s inevitable
Sooke, B..C here…