Tomo is tops in the mindset department. His teaching has allowed me to finally be able to let go, and truly express myself with a guitar. Papa and Trapp have taught me how to see and navigate the fretboard, but Tomo is the man when it comes to getting your head strait. Thanks guys!
Tomo made John wash his cars and paint his fence. This gave him the foundation. He didn't understand at the time and felt Tomo was just making him do all his much needed work around the house, but in time he began to utilize the skills he'd learned from Mr. Fujita.
There are some masters of guitar who struggle to teach, some teachers who can't really play, but Tomo is both. What a great teacher and player. Thank you for bringing this to us, Brett.
Tomo👍 If you were at Berklee in the 90’s…and walked by Tomo’s classroom…every morning Tomo could be heard practicing his funk before his full day of teaching. Inspired, this guy Loves Music… and those Triads!!!
Tomo has a great personality. Lots of passion! He's always smiling and excited about the concepts he teaches. What an absolute blessing it would be to have him as a teacher.
Brett I have learned so much.,after like 40yrs of zep .,Sabbath....I can now just plug and play and it's so awesome ..I started with some guy called papastach and Marty music.....u guys are so awesome...ty bud👍👍👍👍👍👍
Incredible video! I think 35:00-36:15 is the perfect summary and starting point for any of us that know our basic chords, Maj's, min's, 7th's, etc, and can get through a song on our own or jamming with other people but never had the privilege of long term formal lessons. A lifetime of lessons in a 50 minute video if you got your basics down. And it's free. If this easily accessible instruction was available in the 90's I'd be a lot farther along than I am now. Thank you sir!
Brett - it is not only that you are bringing these great players and teachers to us, it is the excellent questions that lead the guest to give so much more. While you give them so much room to speak, you seem to ask the question I would ask if I were there. Thank you and hope to get to Nashville again soon to see the great players.
Yes totally! Brett knows music, guitar, styles, people so he can connect anyone to anyone! Magic talent! That's why I contacted him before my Nashville trip. Thank you Brett & everyone who are listening this!
Tomo is the king of “it seems I’m playing simple things (and really I do), but if you try to do the same you will fail because you are not me”. I love him. He is a Teacher with a capital “T”, do you know what I mean? There are a tons of things you could learn from him and his lessons. He is one of few teachers that all the times I see an his video make me feel like I’m pushed to grab the wood and practice instead of felt depressed because I’m not good as I would. Impressive. Thank you guys
I bought a Duo Sonic because of Tomo. It never occured to me that small hands may like shorter scale lenghts and he brought that up. Ended my gear hoarding after 30 years, thanks again Tomo San 🤗
I've had the pleasure of hanging with Tomo multiple times, talking music and guitar, and he is just such a wealth of information while being insanely humble. Great stuff as usual Papa!
How do we know thats even true. I got to hang out with President Obama one time at his pool. It was quite the experience. Had some good food and some good laughs. Lol
@@israelrodriguez6986 because we live in the same town outside Boston, he’s a nice, humble musician who’s pretty accessible…and your example is of a former president. Just saying Tomo deserves all the recognition he gets. And you should realize you sound like a clown :)
@@FitzyStrings Haha, just don’t get mad. Only messing with you. It’s just that everyone knows someone famous these days or likes to brag about stuff they’ve never done or seen. Have a great day!
The word keep it simple I did not find here lol. Although his bending note philosophy caught me off guard. Very interesting approaches, thanks. God bless one and all.
I still can't figure out how he makes his 6 chords sound so cool. Just one nugget from my memories of Tomo's classes in the 90s.. He would have pages and pages of every possible permutation of rhythms you could play in one bar and he'd have 8 guys sight reading down the pages together like a game. Of course guitar players can't read so it was always pretty brutal. You have to suffer sometimes.
This video was the highlight of the day with Tomo, thank you! Just one suggestion about how to start being open for the jazz for blues lovers, Lou Donaldson is a great saxophonist and his album The Natural Soul is a piece of heaven. Also the Ramsey Lewis Trio is Amazing too.
I’m just picking the guitar back up after a little hiatus. Decided I wanted to try to work more theory into my lessons… I’m 15 minutes in and already have 10+ time stamps bookmarked. Thanks for posting!
Thank you for playing at the beginning of the video by the way you’re an amazing guitar player. So many of these guitar players on UA-cam babble on and on with nonsense for 15 minutes and then they pick the guitar up and start playing.
plays soft cos he doesn't like to refret hah. I bought a Casino and after 2 years I took it in for a nut replacement, the luthrier said a bunch of frets needed recrowning and suggested I try play with a softer left hand because my wear was unusually fast.. Some players can play a guitar for decades without a refret. I then started playing softer, and I am certain it has also improved my playing.
I’ve been following Tomo for years, he’s a fantastic teacher, thanks guys.
I agree! He covers all aspects of playing. Abstract and details.
Tomo is tops in the mindset department. His teaching has allowed me to finally be able to let go, and truly express myself with a guitar. Papa and Trapp have taught me how to see and navigate the fretboard, but Tomo is the man when it comes to getting your head strait. Thanks guys!
You are welcome Scott! Glad we could all help ya out!
Ong tho bro, those 3 plus kirk fletcher are awesome teachers!!
Tomo made John wash his cars and paint his fence. This gave him the foundation. He didn't understand at the time and felt Tomo was just making him do all his much needed work around the house, but in time he began to utilize the skills he'd learned from Mr. Fujita.
Lot's of depth to his lessons
Hammer on - pull OFF 😂
@@ejRecording 😂
Papa son concentrate! Focus powa
Ah damn. Good one!
There are some masters of guitar who struggle to teach, some teachers who can't really play, but Tomo is both. What a great teacher and player. Thank you for bringing this to us, Brett.
Tomo👍
If you were at Berklee in the 90’s…and walked by Tomo’s classroom…every morning Tomo could be heard practicing his funk before his full day of teaching. Inspired, this guy Loves Music… and those Triads!!!
Yep great dude too!
I could watch Tomo navigate the fretboard all day. What a legend. Great interview!!
Thanks for checking it out Peter!
Tomo has a great personality. Lots of passion! He's always smiling and excited about the concepts he teaches. What an absolute blessing it would be to have him as a teacher.
Yea he’s quite a gifted musician.
Agreed!
Agreed. It would be a tremendous blessing to be under his guitar tutelage.
Oh man, that Little Wing triad melody was killer!!
Thanks for watching Pedro!
What a beast man. And so humble.
For sure.
Brett I have learned so much.,after like 40yrs of zep .,Sabbath....I can now just plug and play and it's so awesome ..I started with some guy called papastach and Marty music.....u guys are so awesome...ty bud👍👍👍👍👍👍
Haha! Glad we could help along the way!
One of your best guests ever. I learned so much about how to learn so much. Love that part about not squeezing.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for checking it out!
This is incredible, so much information to take in, it's like an entire course in one video.
Thanks for checking it out!
Incredible video! I think 35:00-36:15 is the perfect summary and starting point for any of us that know our basic chords, Maj's, min's, 7th's, etc, and can get through a song on our own or jamming with other people but never had the privilege of long term formal lessons. A lifetime of lessons in a 50 minute video if you got your basics down. And it's free. If this easily accessible instruction was available in the 90's I'd be a lot farther along than I am now. Thank you sir!
I think we all would have been better if that was the case haha! Well it is here now and it is never too late to get better.
Tomo is as friendly as he is brutal ❤ on both knowledge and execution ,the man earns respect while playing that good. 👏
Brett - it is not only that you are bringing these great players and teachers to us, it is the excellent questions that lead the guest to give so much more. While you give them so much room to speak, you seem to ask the question I would ask if I were there. Thank you and hope to get to Nashville again soon to see the great players.
Thanks David! Glad you like the videos and guests!
Yes totally! Brett knows music, guitar, styles, people so he can connect anyone to anyone! Magic talent! That's why I contacted him before my Nashville trip. Thank you Brett & everyone who are listening this!
I love Tomo's technique and the sound & intonation of his hard-tail strat... very nice indeed!
That clean tone is AMAZING!
Tomo is amazing, no only for his teaching, he has that funny humble charisma.😂
Yep! He is great.
Tomo is the king of “it seems I’m playing simple things (and really I do), but if you try to do the same you will fail because you are not me”. I love him. He is a Teacher with a capital “T”, do you know what I mean? There are a tons of things you could learn from him and his lessons. He is one of few teachers that all the times I see an his video make me feel like I’m pushed to grab the wood and practice instead of felt depressed because I’m not good as I would. Impressive. Thank you guys
Tomo is AMAZING. Love the way he teaches!
Yep me too!
I bought a Duo Sonic because of Tomo. It never occured to me that small hands may like shorter scale lenghts and he brought that up.
Ended my gear hoarding after 30 years, thanks again Tomo San 🤗
First I’m considering that as well! How do you like the Duo Sonic?
@@DelayedLaunch I love it. It is still amazing and has become my favorite guitar. Try one if you get a chance.
I've had the pleasure of hanging with Tomo multiple times, talking music and guitar, and he is just such a wealth of information while being insanely humble. Great stuff as usual Papa!
Thanks!
How do we know thats even true. I got to hang out with President Obama one time at his pool. It was quite the experience. Had some good food and some good laughs. Lol
@@israelrodriguez6986 because we live in the same town outside Boston, he’s a nice, humble musician who’s pretty accessible…and your example is of a former president. Just saying Tomo deserves all the recognition he gets. And you should realize you sound like a clown :)
@@FitzyStrings Haha, just don’t get mad. Only messing with you. It’s just that everyone knows someone famous these days or likes to brag about stuff they’ve never done or seen. Have a great day!
This guy singlehandedly took me out of my many year rut
You've given so much to myself and the guitar community with your lessons and guest lessons. My playing has improved so much, thank you.
That's awesome! Thanks for tuning in!
Tomo, You ROCK! Miss you buddy. Always love your playing and philosophy (Berklee Alum '92). I learn something every time I hear you. ;-)
Thank you so much!
I highly recommend if you want to know what shapes he’s utilizing outside of triads, look up drop 2 guitar shapes for any beginner/intermediate
Tomo is great. So matter of fact and yet so deep is the material he gets across.
For sure.
I started three days ago playing guitar and didn't understasnd absolutely nothing what they were talking about, but watching tomo play was mesmerizing
Yep he is awesome!
Fujita sensei play his guitar amazingly very clean.... Love to hear it....
Yep he is awesome!
Great segment, Brett! Tomo knows his stuff, and knows well how to teach.
This man doesn't give a bad note. Magnificent Fujita San.
Yep Tomo knows what's up!
Great teacher. Wish I had him as a teacher when I was younger.
Me too! Guess I should have gone to Berkley after all lol!
Thank you so much Brett … what a great interview with Tomo I learned a heap of helpful stuff. Amazing!!
Awesome! Glad you liked it!
Thank YOU!
Extremely clean tone. I thought noboby used it anymore, but it's beautiful
Yep sounded great.
Two of my favorite teachers! Great video
Thanks for checking us out Craig!
I better practice a few days this year. Tomo is catching up with me again.
Lol
Tomo is an amazing teacher and guitarist...... Wish I could study with him.
Yep he is great!
Maestro u just blew my mind with this one ! Fantastic ! Arigato again 🎸👏
An absolute masterclass. Thanks alot.
Thank you!
Sure thing! Thanks for tuning in!
Many thanks, Tomo!!
Thanks for watching this video.
Taught me!! Tomo is a true gem, I am very grateful for the lessons we had.
Thank you Rick!!
The word keep it simple I did not find here lol. Although his bending note philosophy caught me off guard. Very interesting approaches, thanks. God bless one and all.
I still can't figure out how he makes his 6 chords sound so cool. Just one nugget from my memories of Tomo's classes in the 90s.. He would have pages and pages of every possible permutation of rhythms you could play in one bar and he'd have 8 guys sight reading down the pages together like a game. Of course guitar players can't read so it was always pretty brutal. You have to suffer sometimes.
Another Home Run Lesson! Thanks So Much!
Glad you liked it Rob! Thanks for watching!
Brett this was fantastic! I only knew of Tomo but you brought out his personality in a great way. Thanks!
And Tomo you’re a treasure!
Glad you liked it JT. Thanks for watching!
Inspiring me to learn more jazz! Breaking out of just the pentatonic, many thanks.
Me too!
Thank you!
Great interview and lessons, thanks Tomo and Brett
Sure thing!
Tomo the great man
Yep he is awesome!
Sir Tomo is a great teacher ❤❤❤❤
Agreed!
What a beautiful player Tomo is.
He is awesome!
Once again, your videos are so awesome and the information you share in them are priceless. Thank you so much!!
Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks to Brett Papa!!
Thanks Brett, love this segment, Mr Fujita is a pleasure to watch and listen to, definitely a master of his craft.
Sure thing!
Tomo just went way up the scale on my list of favorites 👍💯🎸
He is awesome!
Super Clean playing. Not one wrong step. Respect From Peter Lazer.
Brett: what’s Tomo playing through? Amazing. It compresses & pushes nicet when nails that SVR bit!!
Divided by 13 CJ11
Thank you!
This is so great to watch, I know nothing and have so much to learn.
Thank you!
We all do!
Tomo is just filled with guitar learning nuggets! Brett Papa does an excellent job of clarifying Tomo’s points in this interview. ❤
Thanks for checking it out!
This lesson is gold
Thanks for checking it out!
Come on, absolutely awe inspiring 😮 another gem Brett,an honor to learn from you dude ♥️
Thanks for tuning in Kevin!
Holy sheet! This is gold👌 thankyou 🙏♥️🇦🇺
Sure thing!
Tomo… sooo brilliant and musical :-)
For sure.
Tomo is brilliant.
Yep agreed!
Thank you, for this. So good!
Sure thing!
Great video! Tomo is a fantastic guitar player and teacher. He has great tone.
Thanks for checking it out!
This is so great‼️🌈 Thank you so much for sharing🙏
Thanks so much!
Tomo is the greatest
Thank you for posting. Great teacher!
You are welcome!
Tomo is a blessing to us all!
Yep he is awesome!
Tomo is amazing
Yep
Thank you!
Every idea he presents is pure gold
Yep he is the man!
Here via @Tomo! Great lesson, simple yet thorough! 🤘🔥
Glad you liked it!
Big fan of Tomo I’ve learned a lot from him , always makes me looks at things differently when I’m struggling
Yep agreed! He is really great!
Tomo is incredible. Genius
Yep he is awesome!
What a great lesson. Tomo is out of this world. Awesomeness Brett.
Thanks for tuning in Kevin!
So much gold in this video. I saved it because I'll need to watch it a few times for sure
Thanks for checking it out Dustin!
So f’n good. Seriously, I’ll watch this at least 4 or 5 more times. Thank you.
Awesome! Thanks for checking it out!
It is nice to hear him play in a proper environment!
トモ先生出てきてビックリした。サイコー！
What a fantastic teacher.
Yep Tomo is awesome!
Brett, beautiful instructional info. he is a great teacher and very approachable. Thanks!
Sure thing! Glad you liked it!
This video was the highlight of the day with Tomo, thank you! Just one suggestion about how to start being open for the jazz for blues lovers, Lou Donaldson is a great saxophonist and his album The Natural Soul is a piece of heaven. Also the Ramsey Lewis Trio is Amazing too.
Thanks for checking it out Peter!
Thanks for making this video I could spend the next five years deconstructing all of the info in it. BTW it is Berklee with two e's
Sure thing! Tomo is the man!
I’m just picking the guitar back up after a little hiatus. Decided I wanted to try to work more theory into my lessons… I’m 15 minutes in and already have 10+ time stamps bookmarked.
Thanks for posting!
That is awesome. The lesson with Tomo was a big eye opener for me too!
Thanks!! A terrific lesson! Essential.
Thanks for checking it out!
One of my favorites!! This is awesome can’t wait to check it out after watching the first 5 minutes
It's a good one!
I'll be watching this again! Awesome!
Thanks for tuning in Bill!
If you don't know; you can't go! Love it!
Thank you!
Tomo is a good teacher. A humble guy too.
For sure
Awesome Interview lesson,,,,gonna re-watch a thousand times...lol....great stuff Mr. Papa....you rock!!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for playing at the beginning of the video by the way you’re an amazing guitar player. So many of these guitar players on UA-cam babble on and on with nonsense for 15 minutes and then they pick the guitar up and start playing.
Yep Tomo is great. Great player as well.
Yes .
Salamat 💞
So much quality stuff! Will be watching this a couple times I think
Thanks for checking it out!
That red strat sounded beautiful
SO. MUCH. STUFF. HERE. It's a feast by all means!! Thank you, Brett and Tomo!! 🙏🙏
You are welcome!
damn what a great video! thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Sure thing! Glad you liked it!
Thank you so Much Papastach!
Sure thing!
I hear so much john mayer in his playing
This is great, thank you
Sure thing!
plays soft cos he doesn't like to refret hah. I bought a Casino and after 2 years I took it in for a nut replacement, the luthrier said a bunch of frets needed recrowning and suggested I try play with a softer left hand because my wear was unusually fast.. Some players can play a guitar for decades without a refret. I then started playing softer, and I am certain it has also improved my playing.
Yep most players could stand to lighten up a bit