Dog Walks: Justin's Guitar Journey (The Early Years)

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 318

  • @jayjayftw07
    @jayjayftw07 5 років тому +305

    Hi Justin!
    I have to tell you that I feel struck when you say it's kinda sad to admit you are more of a teacher than player now. Let me tell you something. I value you more than dozen of John Fruciantes and Jimmie Hendrix. YOU, sir, are the only reason I can enjoy music by playing it - yeah, sure its nice to listen to guitar legends, but I would not have connected with music the way I do now, without playing guitar. You should not envy anyone out there. I dont think these huge legendary musical carriers mean you are happy with your life. Look at Fruciante drug story, Chester Bennington suicide... YOU, sir, are the real deal. You acquired huge musical knowledge and I can feel you really care to share that with us. EVERY single lesson has so much details and its free (its crazy in todays world!).
    I have a family, serious job, busy life, you now.. adult stuff and I cant spend all day playing guitar figuring out stuff by myself, and YOU, sir, are a blessing for people like me. YOU bring joy to peoples lifes just as much as any other guitar hero. KEEP IT UP.
    (sorry for spelling mistakes - not native)
    Alright then, now I go for a walk with my furry buddy.
    See you soon, bye bye.

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar  5 років тому +78

      Thanks man, I don't feel down about it, but I do sometimes wish I got to spend as much time being creative as I do teaching 0 in fact it's one of my goals this year! But I'll very comfortable in my skin :) I appreciate your kind words though dude! :)

    • @Jack0trades
      @Jack0trades 5 років тому +4

      Well said, jayjay!
      I am finally breaking free of my rut and getting better with my guitars every day thanks to Justin. A critical part of being a great guitar teacher is being a great guitarist and Justin is that as well as having an amazingly accessible teaching style. I find myself recommending his site to people all the time! I am really looking forward to your new recordings too, Justin!

    • @larsjacobs2341
      @larsjacobs2341 5 років тому +4

      Exactly
      I obviously didn’t get into guitar because of Justin but he sure is the reason i stayed with it

    • @mrtambourineman6107
      @mrtambourineman6107 4 роки тому

      Hey man, lay the fuck off Frusciante! If you've never had a drug problem just fuck off and keep your I'll informed mouth SHUT. And , NO, there are not 10 of him or Hendrix, they are fucking one offs, they broke their own mold. What you don't know about life is stunning my man

    • @pianoman86ful
      @pianoman86ful 4 роки тому +7

      @@justinguitar The simple truth is YOU ROCK JUSTIN!

  • @yousefsamehh
    @yousefsamehh 5 років тому +46

    Very cool vibe to these videos. Loved it

  • @atadsketchy2205
    @atadsketchy2205 5 років тому +40

    Well, this “walks” is just awesome!

  • @JEDiTV
    @JEDiTV 3 роки тому +3

    Enjoyed this walk and learning more about you. There are certainly a LOT of us that are happy/grateful that you are now a teacher.
    -Jed 🤠

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Cheers 😊
      | close2u | JustinGuitar Official Guide & Moderator on JustinGuitar Forum
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  • @suziofftheplanet977
    @suziofftheplanet977 3 роки тому +2

    Just love these stories from your youth. I'm from Sydney and took up guitar there from your lessons. Now in the UK and still following your lessons and donating. Thank you and stay safe x

  • @ebswift
    @ebswift 5 років тому +42

    Thanks Justin, an Aussie from QLD here, I enjoyed the story. I missed the run as a youngster but I'd love for my 8 year old son to take a love for the guitar. I'm not pushing him into it but throwing out the hints and trying to set an example as I work through your excellent beginner's course myself. In my late 40's not afraid to start :)

    • @dr.souvikchatterjee7656
      @dr.souvikchatterjee7656 3 роки тому

      How's been your progress ?

    • @ebswift
      @ebswift 3 роки тому +1

      @@dr.souvikchatterjee7656 It's hard getting time for consistent practise, I've taken a step back and I'm working on some very basics to try and build up my playing skills properly. It's a long road but it'll be worth it in the end.

  • @twareProductions
    @twareProductions 5 років тому +3

    Justin, I have to thank you for your beginner courses. You were the first teacher I watched when picking up the guitar and I've made a lot of progress thanks to you. I like these videos and hope to see more soon!

  • @Bimbid
    @Bimbid 5 років тому +4

    This video is the best! So great to hear a proper guitar players journey. Super keen for the next installment.

  • @johnmacmillan627
    @johnmacmillan627 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed that. Have watched your videos for years and think that you are the best in the business. This video confirmed the fact that you are a good chap.
    Thx for teaching me guitar. Btw, I am in my 80th year.

  • @pskoubo
    @pskoubo 3 роки тому +1

    Of course the personal story of someone who dedicates so much free time for those of us intetested. Thank You
    Wonderful vid

  • @Dunny69rBwfc
    @Dunny69rBwfc 2 роки тому +1

    I was just letting You Tube play in the background ( casting through my Telly) whilst pottering round the house on a Saturday as you do, when I started watching i just thought it was about hiking or mysterious disappearance' lol. & it took me about 5mins watching to click it was you. Absolutely great Justin, wot a top, genuine, humble & inspirational lad you are mate. Great job

  • @eriksmit1804
    @eriksmit1804 5 років тому +5

    Very well done! Nice personal stories. Good storytelling skills.Honest.
    Great that you recorded in the forrest as it makes it interesting for the viewer!!
    Good framing and clear sound! Well done!!🎸👍🏼

  • @philipthomas3503
    @philipthomas3503 3 роки тому

    Your story about Mrs.Basilewski is exactly why you are such an incredible teacher Justin, you have a very cheerful, easy-going, encouraging demeanour, infectious enthusiasm and you make everyone believe they can do it, which is so important. Glad to hear of another famous Australian - like you my first toe dipping into music was with a spit-filled, dripping recorder from playing Hot Cross Buns in elementary school, Sydney

  • @VinnieVeneer
    @VinnieVeneer 3 роки тому

    Hello Justin,
    Let me reiterate what someone below said when you said it's kinda sad to admit you are more of a teacher than a player now. Your teaching is amazing. That's not sad at all. I started teaching when I was quite young as well. I taught baseball to younger kids when I was just a teenager myself. And then I became a classroom college English and writing teacher, which I've done most of my life, clocking 33 years in the classroom, part time, while trying to put together a life in academia. I'm now 57, in a career change to be a writer, and jobless. I picked up the guitar to bring music back into my life because owning a piano right now is not feasible. I absolutely love it and your teaching.
    I understand that adage when someone says "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." Such a bunch of B.S. Teaching is an inspired profession, and not everyone does it well. In one of your early videos, you said that the more you learn, the less you feel you actually know, the more there is to learn. And that's absolutely right - knowledge is infinite. The fields of what you don't know grow as you learn and drill down deeper and deeper.
    I took piano lessons for 20 years, but I'm a lousy player - never learned to keep time well, never was taught dynamics. I can read music well and know a bit about theory, but I'm not a professional and am even a poor novice. But the enjoyment I get out of it is one of the best feelings I've ever had, right up there with sailing - letting go of life's cares and floating about with the wind in the sails. I've never seen stress disappear faster, except maybe while playing the piano.
    During the pandemic, I've lost my job, kinda in a career change to work on my own writing anyway. I had a guitar that belonged to my ex- that I sold - it was an albatross to the relationship and wasn't very good. I lived on a sailboat so a guitar was better than a piano. But now, with time on my hands, I decided I would learn on my own and bought a cheap Yamaha acoustic guitar.
    I started learning on my own from videos, at first from one of your competitors. When I noted that I liked the guy in some comments, someone had mentioned your videos. So I checked them out - whoa...... a true teacher! A master! Understanding that fundamentals are the key to success - that's how I approach teaching writing as well. Anyone can learn to write.
    I've been playing for about 3 months, slowing making my way through. I have your phone app. And then there are so many paths through on your website - the classic path, the beginner lessons, the app - all slightly different. Right now I'm reviewing all of the new beginner lessons to figure out how to practice and work on 5 songs to learn before moving on. I've got the 8 chords basic beginner chords down - A, D, E, G, D, Am, Em, Dm - and then some of the 7s. But my D chord sucks - like, really. I flub it almost every time. - need to pull finger 2 back behind the fret and push finger 3 forward toward the fret while keeping finger 1 close enough to the fret. And chord changing for speed is tough for me, even though I practice the 1-minute changes. I can do the changes, but while playing songs, I flub it all up.
    But still, I see improvement every day. I'm inspired to learn and master these fundamentals. I know I'm improving, but I also know myself and am itching to have a teacher in person who could perhaps help me avoid some bad habits I'm developing. I know with other online teachers, my habits would be worse. Your videos really do a great job in pointing out potential pitfalls and what to focus on. I'm impatient that I'm such a bad player still. But I can see, hear, and feel my improvement - so I keep that in mind. I wish I videoed my earliest attempts to play because I'm 1000% better now, and it's still rough.
    As a piano player, I didn't think I'd like guitar much at all, but I love it so much! I'm itching to get an electric guitar, but I'm too early in my journey. Teaching is as much a creative pursuit as playing or writing. You've touched so many people. And I feel immensely fortunate to be one of them.
    Thank you, my friend.
    - Lee

  • @wasmrdaineseman
    @wasmrdaineseman 2 роки тому

    I am a fantastic guitar player because of you (LOL) and this is ace. Ziggy is ace and love the dog lead spin ( It's a bit like dancing), you're such a nice bloke. Love you so much bro'. I remember learning with books btw. So when I found you It got load easier. I only just subscribed but I've used your video's no end. This made me think of my own guitar journey too. Thanks so much. I look forward to my notifications. xxx

  • @stevewmpenny1385
    @stevewmpenny1385 5 років тому +17

    Hi Justin, I'm Steve one of your subscribers. I'm 55 but love your lessons and your books. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

    • @kevinmeercat919
      @kevinmeercat919 5 років тому

      Why 55 but ? You mean people that age arent supposed to ?

    • @chrishyde1216
      @chrishyde1216 5 років тому +1

      I'm 61 and will keep trying until I drop. Les Paul kept playing into his 90s, Keith Richards plays with arthritis in his hands, Neil Young and Pete Townsend suffer from hearing problems (as do many more). Justin enhances my guitar playing, and guitar playing enhances my life. Rock on.

  • @RobCGilliam
    @RobCGilliam 5 років тому

    I'm anxious to watch this on my hike this morning Justin. Thanks for sharing your personal story from a fellow Dad of dogs. Your help has been wonderful.

  • @elonmush4793
    @elonmush4793 5 років тому +3

    I live in a place where there's a lot of snow right now... to see a green forest is kind of relaxing

  • @martynspooner5822
    @martynspooner5822 5 років тому

    Really enjoyed the chat . Was no way I would have seen Justin as a punk
    . So lucky to start playing so young and has done a full apprenticeship for sure. Looking forward to the next walk.

  • @shonshamuratov7308
    @shonshamuratov7308 5 років тому +6

    14:08 I laughed so hard. It shows how humble and shy you are. There is a lot of value we all can learn from you. Thanks for sharing lessons!

  • @jaapongeveer6203
    @jaapongeveer6203 5 років тому +4

    I'm interested and I'm sure many others are too. I tried guitar 50 years ago in a place where there were no one played and no resources. I gave up. Fifteen years ago I spoke to a guy playing in a band and said I always wanted to play. He asked if I had a guitar. No I said His reply was well, you'll need a guitar. I went out and bought one the next week and while I likely don't have enough time ahead of me to become a guitar gawd I'm having fun learning. Many thanks to you!

    • @RobCGilliam
      @RobCGilliam 5 років тому

      Same here buddy. Was in college with no extra money for lessons and no one around me that was musical. Instead of viewing guitar music as chords or scales, saw it as memorizing hundreds of steps, quickly got frustrated and stopped without even learning a song. The wife has been taking care of her Mom every other weekend that last few years, so it gave me some extra time to attempt again after almost 30 years. Folks like Justin and Marty are unbelievable resources. Has just added so much enjoyment to life to play songs that I've grown to love. Even better now that I'm starting to improve on singing while playing, something I never thought possible. And getting the wife on the mic for drinks and music night at the Gilliams :-)

  • @Heresjohn
    @Heresjohn 3 роки тому

    The "walk of life" found that really interesting always nice to know how things come about. I'm just approaching retirement and hadn't picked up or played a guitar in 40 odd years, brought a hollow body a few weeks back!!! Started going through your lessons and found I was more competent than I thought I would be after so long. Now picking up your song explanations and playing them, Wish the web and you were around when I started playing in the late 70's!!!! would of made my music life a lot simpler!!!! keep up the fantastic work we all appreciate what you do. UK

  • @gregball7918
    @gregball7918 5 років тому

    Great to hear stories about growing up in Tassie, at the same time I picked up a surfboard and couldn't put it down, but loved hitting the "live " pubs...(the Red Lion, McLarens, The Globe , The Goulbourne etc) the music scene was awesome. I remember those bands well. At age 55, I have finally got the time to really focus on guitar and am loving it. My teacher points me toward your tutorials regularly.
    Thanks for your help.

  • @joeblough261
    @joeblough261 3 роки тому +1

    We were born only a few months apart, and it was awesome to hear the LA Guns reference, lol.

  • @paulkyle
    @paulkyle 3 роки тому

    Justin, you're such a great guy. You really inspire me, not just as a guitar player. Thanks a lot for everything you do)

  • @robw179
    @robw179 5 років тому

    Thanks Justin, I found it interesting hearing you talk about your journey to get to where you are today as a Musician / teacher

  • @JR-ee4xf
    @JR-ee4xf 5 років тому

    Aw man Justin.... This is exactly what I've been trying to find! I mean it's interesting to hear how players get into guitar, their progress and all...... It's really inspiring and makes me feel like I could do it too! This just goes on to show that musicians are normal ppl... Definitely talented but tangible, a very human side to them. Thanks Justin for all that you have done so far and I can't wait for your interviews!! Keep 'em coming!!!!

  • @macster1878
    @macster1878 5 років тому +5

    Nice to have some insight into your background

  • @meganostra6633
    @meganostra6633 3 роки тому

    I found this very interesting! We have much in common. Thank you Justin for sharing! I have learned so much from you over the last many years. Very much enjoy your teaching.

  • @bobblack4048
    @bobblack4048 3 роки тому +2

    Very interesting history Justin. Love Ziggy and your dog walking area.
    I'm struggling with disorganised practice sessions. I have downloaded you beginners lessons and your practice assistant. I just trying to get my head around organisation. Love your UA-cam videos.

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you Bob! Keep your practice sessions short and track your progress, it’ll help! Cheers

  • @robds5282
    @robds5282 3 роки тому

    Justin, thanks very much for sharing this with us! I watched Part 2 as well. Really cool to know your story. I feel like I am taking guitar lessons from someone I personally know, which isn't easily attainable in this online world we live in. Keep up the good work!!!

  • @TheTheaterThug
    @TheTheaterThug 5 років тому +51

    Does Ziggy play guitar?

    • @Biking360
      @Biking360 5 років тому +4

      I believe he can play it left hand.

    • @msenecal
      @msenecal 5 років тому +3

      Only with the Spiders From Mars.

    • @chrisdrake447
      @chrisdrake447 5 років тому

      Played better than Weird and Gilly too

    • @paulcooper5748
      @paulcooper5748 5 років тому +1

      @@Biking360 He makes love with hes ego tho ziggy.

    • @stewarttaylor2816
      @stewarttaylor2816 5 років тому

      Brilliant!

  • @cydesai
    @cydesai 5 років тому +1

    Thanks a lot Justin! This filled my workday morning with lots of inspiration! Do more of these! Maybe start another UA-cam channel "Dog walks with Justin" just dedicated to these! :D

  • @dannotechnology9787
    @dannotechnology9787 5 років тому

    Justin, I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed this walk with you. I actually used most of the time watching to work on my A and D chords!!(I'm just starting off) I look forward to watching more of these vids.

  • @kawaiifbi6529
    @kawaiifbi6529 5 років тому

    I just want to say thank you so much for all you hardwork I don't know anything about guitar but watching your videos teach me a lot I'm so thankful to you and if someday I became what I have dream of I wil definitely want to meet and say thank you to you till then I will do hard work and practice a lot you are the best teacher I can have in my life thank you so much ..
    [ sorry for my spelling mistakes ]

  • @crippstor5150
    @crippstor5150 5 років тому +1

    Great vid Justin. Never realised you were an Aussie too. Keep p the great work and keep on Mr Abdertons case about his practice. Cheers

  • @nicolen.9642
    @nicolen.9642 5 років тому

    I appreciate your walk. Really nice to hear about you this way.

  • @leejones4005
    @leejones4005 5 років тому

    Been following you for years, your younger years sound like mine as I think we’re round the same age. Even though I’d been playing maybe 20 years before I found your page you still got some things to teach me. But this documentary style is great. Do more. As I think this kind of thing inspires younger players. I teach (not at your level) and these are things you get asked. 😀 awesome job sir!

  • @mikedr1549
    @mikedr1549 5 років тому +2

    More Ziggy - he's adorable!

    • @mikedr1549
      @mikedr1549 5 років тому

      Oops - I meant She's adorable!

  • @astrorad2000
    @astrorad2000 5 років тому

    Very interesting video Justin. I have had many teachers over the years (trumpet), some adequate and only a couple that I would consider excellent. I think that you fall into the excellent category. When I encounter other fellas who are learning guitar, I always suggest that they check out your UA-cam channel. I am a guitar dabbler and I appreciate what I learn from your videos.

  • @Keninoz1
    @Keninoz1 3 роки тому

    Very interesting. Thanks for sharing :)

  • @andrewpaton6075
    @andrewpaton6075 5 років тому

    this is so familiar …i understand completely…great post Justin ….

  • @IPushHard
    @IPushHard 5 років тому

    Sounds a little like my "old days" story... except that I joined the Navy and all I did there was drop my Gibson on my toe and break the tip of it wide open. lol
    The Navy didnt like that very much, but like everything else that's confronted me in life I powered and finessed my way though and lived to tell the tale.
    This was VERY interesting Justin. A great story.
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @snookeredful
    @snookeredful 5 років тому

    Good insight into your journey. I hope you keep it up. Beautiful dog.

  • @shaunvale4934
    @shaunvale4934 5 років тому

    i love this series

  • @tonypurcell1049
    @tonypurcell1049 5 років тому

    "Oh I forgot to mention I started teaching guitar at an early age, about 12yrs" ....Really? Haha! Awesome bio and I can't wait to see volume 2 to find out more of how you became the most highly respected guitar teacher/musician you are today. Brilliant!

  • @BasilWahn
    @BasilWahn 5 років тому

    very interesting! thank you :-) I think you affected many lives in a very positive way with your teachings (you definitely helped me a lot, for sure) and it's cool to learn more about your background. I'm looking forward to the next life "walkthrough" episode ;-)

  • @maacrl
    @maacrl 5 років тому +1

    I also played recorder as a kid, we call it blokfluit, i'm a dutch girl, i learned to read notes from it, but i didn't get around to play guitar then, my mom said all guitar players smoked pot. It was a different time then, i liked the video, cute dog, cute guy.

  • @glorioskiola
    @glorioskiola 3 роки тому

    Best online guitar teacher!

  • @1954telecaster
    @1954telecaster 5 років тому

    please keep doing these!

  • @macanoodough
    @macanoodough 5 років тому

    Very interesting. The first record I ever bough was Dr Jeckle and Mr Jive. It could have also been that I bought 2 singles, the other was Steve Miller Band, Abracadabra, don't remember the other side. I would have sworn Dr Jeckle and Mr Jive was the B side to Down Under, but they were a year apart. I wonder if thast wasn't some record company shenanigans and that it was in fact the single I bought with Down Under and Dr Jeckle.
    I love what you do and how you go about your business and can never thank you enough for what you have done for my personal guitar journey. Stay gold Pony Boy!

  • @paule6101
    @paule6101 5 років тому

    Enjoyed this on my commute home, thanks

  • @dylansdad987
    @dylansdad987 5 років тому

    Great video. Really interesting to listen to. More please

  • @whiteman2371
    @whiteman2371 5 років тому +3

    Legend, Justin. Hi from Tassie!

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar  5 років тому +3

      Hello Tassie! I'll do some awesome walk and talks in Tassie on my next visit - maybe an overland track walk!

    • @newmandav
      @newmandav 5 років тому +1

      Hi Justin from tassie also; I was interested in looking at this knowing your were from this end of the world. I learnt classical from phil lawler mid 80s at the hobart college of music, he was a good teacher wasn't he, and I think you gave my son some lessons as well around that time as well!!! You have come a long way since then and what you have achieved is fantastic, congratulations.

    • @Carol-zj9bv
      @Carol-zj9bv 5 років тому

      Love Tassie. So many wonderful wild walks. I do hope you manage to do more 'Walkie Talkies' down here as I loved this one. Thanks for all you've done over the years helping me bond with the guitar again. @@justinguitar

  • @The2304Steve
    @The2304Steve 3 роки тому

    Status Quo were my be all and all of Music, From the age of 13/14....Thk the album you mention double denim...'Blue for you' Album......Anyway love the lessons....I'm 60 and just started!

  • @AxeMurderer2222
    @AxeMurderer2222 3 роки тому

    If I were to walk a dog and reflect back upon my musical education, I would probably do exactly what you did. Remember all the wonderfully talented people who took the time to help me know what I do. And one of the people I would talk about is some dude I never knew who makes lesson videos on UA-cam. His name is Justin...I think.

  • @davidwheeler782
    @davidwheeler782 5 років тому

    Hi Justin, thanks for your hard work. I bought two of your lesson packs (beginners and intermediate) - they're fantastic - I recommend them to anyone who is keen to learn the guitar. If you have time, please do a walk / talk about 12 fret vs 14 fret guitars. Thanks, Dave in Sydney

  • @aminorsevenflat5
    @aminorsevenflat5 3 роки тому

    It was interesting Justin well done

  • @NavyVetJack
    @NavyVetJack 3 роки тому

    Justin, this was great! Nice to see how you got to where you are. If you don’t mind Justin, On what Continent do you live now?

  • @untappedreality
    @untappedreality 5 років тому

    Love these Vlogs! Thanks for the upload. You should get a small camera for Ziggi's collar. Haha. It'd make for some cool shots.

  • @madgeniusmusic
    @madgeniusmusic 5 років тому

    Love it #justin, keep 'em coming.

  • @BB-sn6yr
    @BB-sn6yr 5 років тому

    Love the video! Also that is a beautiful place you're at, wish I had a place like that to take my smooth collie to.

  • @flynnparsey5078
    @flynnparsey5078 5 років тому +3

    My dads the one on the far right with the mullet 25:04

  • @daliberal
    @daliberal 5 років тому

    I think this would be good as an audio podcast.

  • @KatzeARL
    @KatzeARL 5 років тому +3

    Just from reading the description: finishing college with 16? Are you a prodigy or is high-school called differently in New Zeland?

  • @paulcooper5748
    @paulcooper5748 5 років тому +3

    Can you teach us how to play alvin lees im going home i know its a fast one to play but would love to learn it.

  • @Wheat741
    @Wheat741 5 років тому

    Nice video as well as informing

  • @richat1691
    @richat1691 3 роки тому

    where is this Justin - looks nice !

  • @adamkeenan5707
    @adamkeenan5707 5 років тому

    Great video you should do more videos like this

  • @tonywalker6210
    @tonywalker6210 2 роки тому

    If you haven't done it yet, you need to a lesson on Walking The Dog.

  • @alansimpson8962
    @alansimpson8962 5 років тому

    My roommate dog is. Named ziggy my wife has her dog but my pride and joy is named frankie and he originated from Australia he is my zebra finch he is precious to me

  • @Kianquenseda
    @Kianquenseda 2 роки тому

    Thanks ! My parents complained about the sound

  • @EllasPapa
    @EllasPapa 5 років тому

    Dude, you broke your new years resolution " no social media" anyways keep on rocking... Sid Vicious?

  • @gregb6387
    @gregb6387 3 роки тому

    Did you grow up in Australia

  • @autocrow
    @autocrow 5 років тому

    Hitting you? So many bad teachers!! I tried lessons at 10 and they taught nursery rhymes. I wasn't into learning to play them so I quit. I thought playing something I wanted to play was too far from reach. Maybe years away. I know now, decades later, that the same beginner chords can be used to play TONS of really cool songs. No one told me that back then.

  • @mrtambourineman6107
    @mrtambourineman6107 5 років тому

    I had a dog called ziggy as a boy, a Springer spaniel...

  • @mknewlan67
    @mknewlan67 5 років тому

    I think truth be known, a lot of us regret saying or doing certain things to our parents. Acknowledge it and move on. Easier said than done sometimes lol.

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar  5 років тому

      Yeah, I suspect that is true. I've said it and moved on! :)

  • @TheTimeProphet
    @TheTimeProphet 2 роки тому

    Justin case he howls LOL

  • @collinwood9435
    @collinwood9435 5 років тому

    Tell us about the guitar at 10:32... =)

  • @EskoTV-VIDEO
    @EskoTV-VIDEO 5 років тому +44

    "Nice" to know that you have struggled with G chord. :) For me (71) all chords are a struggle because of osteoarthritis in both my hands. My struggle is also C chord because my fingers do not bend properly (G chord I manage now). Still after three years of trying to learn to play guitar. You are my biggest idol and role model for playing and learning. If someone can play guitar with his toes, I might some day learn to play with my crabby fingers, I hope (seen video about that kind of playing). Now going through your Folk fingerstyle patterns 1 -6. I haven't played guitar when I was kid. So struggle is beyond anyone can dream of. But I keep trying.

    • @doglifehub
      @doglifehub 3 роки тому +4

      How is your playing now? Are you still enjoying it?

    • @itguy8900
      @itguy8900 Рік тому +1

      Love this comment

  • @poohtunia077
    @poohtunia077 5 років тому +33

    This was great!! Enjoyed learning about your journey. Truly appreciate all you do Justin! Thank you from Dallas

  • @kalvinhepple5975
    @kalvinhepple5975 5 років тому +18

    Utterly captivating!Seriously that was really nice.Really enjoyed it.More please,with Whatever topic takes your fancy.Really liked the idea of putting in pics of yourself when you were younger with your mates,your first car etc.You know,I reckon you could write a book about your life!You are very well known,in the business and with the guitaring general public,might be something to think about down the road.Nice one dude,just luv Ziggy.

  • @mickadkins741
    @mickadkins741 5 років тому +11

    Maaate! Great video! Thank you for your kind words. You were playing a black Squire Tele back in Valhalla days. I sold you the Peavy when I bought my first Marshall. I remember the day we painted the fluoro orange on the Escort's rims. Great times. All the best to you.

    • @justinguitar
      @justinguitar  5 років тому +10

      Dude you rock! Yeah the black Tele... wonder where that one got to! And painting rims on the Escort... oh dear! No where near as cool as your V8 wagon... oh those were the days! :)

  • @callum318
    @callum318 5 років тому +10

    Great story Justin. How about a lesson on “jousting on rubbish bins” in the future 😂

  • @seaopera
    @seaopera 5 років тому +17

    Really enjoyed watching the video. Always wanted to learn how to play a guitar, but did not have the time (should have made an extra effort), but now that I have retired, I have decided to take it up, finding it tough, but not going to give it up.
    Your site is great & I’m learning a great deal from there. Thank you.
    From London.

    • @David-ek3yu
      @David-ek3yu 5 років тому

      I too am retired and decided to give it a try. Wished I had started earlier and yes, it is extremely hard but I am not giving up. Actually doing it with my son-in-law! Thanks Justin, keep up the great work!

    • @womblevra
      @womblevra 5 років тому

      We decided to try and learn in our retirement.
      We use a mix of Justin and a private tutor , who it turns out was tutored by Justin.
      Yes it is hard and slow but oh so rewarding and so much enjoyment .
      Love to know where the walk is too.
      Thanks Justin.

    • @billyjoechurchwell9988
      @billyjoechurchwell9988 5 років тому

      Me too

    • @David-ek3yu
      @David-ek3yu 5 років тому

      So happy to see I'm not the only crazy one to try to learn to play the guitar so late in life! LOL I'm from Toronto in Canada and would love to hear from other seniors learning to play the guitar. I'd also like to hear any advice, other than the obvious (regular practice), from Justin for this group of seniors.

  • @jkinthewind
    @jkinthewind 5 років тому +7

    The hardest part about learning guitar is staying motivated to practice. Hearing how other great players got their initial inspiration to pickup the instrument is great motivation so thanks Justin!

  • @VeeDubJohn
    @VeeDubJohn 5 років тому +16

    “More of a teacher than musician,” not sure of your exact words, but that may be true in terms of income and time spent, but those three CD’s you guys made deserve to be more than just a footnote. I listen to them often and they have been favorites since they were released. In my mind you are both teacher and musician.

    • @SenseOfWonderMusic
      @SenseOfWonderMusic 5 років тому +1

      And don’t belittle the significance of being a teacher! You are a boat with a big, big wake - making life and music better for so many people. That’s gotta be gratifying!

  • @Kolya_Smirnov
    @Kolya_Smirnov 5 років тому +6

    "Back in the day when teachers could still hit kids". Haha! Ah yes, the good old days! I have PTSD from some of those experiences.

    • @madeleinemyers7136
      @madeleinemyers7136 5 років тому

      I had a piano teacher who would smash my hand on the keys with her closed fist if I made a mistake more than once. It was awful! It's a wonder I'm not cockeyed, cause I had one eye on her fist, and one on the music. Need I say, I don't play piano today? Taught myself to play guitar, and with Justin's help, I'm pretty good at it, and LOVE it. Play every day.

  • @milestrotter6844
    @milestrotter6844 3 роки тому +4

    My grandma into my guitar playing too! She encourages me the most out of my entire family. Its funny whenever she visits she wants me to play and she gives me her undivided attention when I play, it humbling, and super encouraging.

  • @ronpaula8499
    @ronpaula8499 3 роки тому +3

    Justin coming from a teacher of engineering and design for 40 years I can say without any doubt you are a great teacher and the reason I have picked up the guitar after 50 years. If I had your teaching 50 years ago I never would have stopped learning back then! Found this video truly interesting. Thank you for sharing!

  • @adriaescudero1701
    @adriaescudero1701 5 років тому +5

    Thanks for sharing Justin !
    Would be nice to hear more from you bro !

  • @David-uf8xi
    @David-uf8xi 3 роки тому +2

    This video is very inspiring and shows your natural self aside from your main focus. Youve certainly taught me alot and i know over the next few months i will continue to make progress by watching your vids. David from South Yorkshire

  • @FishSlappee
    @FishSlappee 5 років тому +2

    Love this, thanks for sharing. This was really relaxing to have on in the background while working on scales ^^

  • @ozboomer_au
    @ozboomer_au 5 років тому +3

    Terrific video, Justin, mate. Another Aussie from Melbourne this time :) Great story telling... and could just imagine y'chatting on the couch over a cup o' tea. Looking forward to hearing about how/where your music has taken you in terms of geography... what emotional things you hope to *express* with your music... how you use music to enhance your everyday... Fanx! again for a great 'chat' :)

  • @jesseholiday9174
    @jesseholiday9174 5 років тому +2

    Thx Justin for sharing!!! Can't wait for Part 2.. Rock n Roll brother.... Greetings from the state of Indiana , USA.. Close to Chicago

  • @darrell1462
    @darrell1462 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for the glimpse into who you are. I only wish I could take lessons in person. I'm 59 and just beginning but my expectations are modest.

  • @belgianguitarist7503
    @belgianguitarist7503 5 років тому +2

    Really nice to hear this! Thanks for sharing your story 🤘
    Btw, have you ever heard of or tried 'Gem Picks'? They're really sweet!

  • @AvBonzo
    @AvBonzo 5 років тому +3

    That forest is beautiful.
    Edit: This is just awesome video format, love it. Keep it up Justin!

  • @afojgel
    @afojgel 5 років тому +2

    Justin you are such an amazing human being! always the best lessons with such a great vibe,you inspired me and i learned a lot from you,i bought your disc some years ago,the first one was i think and till now still listen to it and besides of the really great songs there is always a place of being thankful to you.I wish you always the best,you are an example of the humans that will live in a more conscious world.Cheers! Alejandro.-

  • @OzoneFlyer
    @OzoneFlyer 5 років тому +2

    Nice one Justin really enjoyed hearing about your guitar journey.
    Makes me wish I had started earlier I've been playing for over a year just after my 40th birthday but manage to play and practice everyday. Can't wait for part 2