My Guitar Progress: Age 4 to the Present Day (Completely Self-taught)
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- Опубліковано 22 січ 2020
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Since I started teaching guitar, I am often asked questions like:
How long have you been playing guitar? How did I practice? Did I have formal lessons? First guitar? First riffs?
And in this video, I wanted to show you my guitar playing journey to the fullest extent I can based on the footage we have stored in the Cooper family archives. The point of this video to convey that it takes time, patience, resilience, self-discipline to achieve what you aspire to be on any musical instrument.
I also wanted to finally announce in this video that my band has now been formed... Lake Domain, and we plan to release material in Spring 2020. Stay at the time of writing I am doing my last minute packing before my flight to Gothenburg tomorrow where myself and the Singer, Jo Mansson will be mixing the tracks.
I want you ALL to know this. Do NOT judge your own abilities according to other people's talents. Just learn from them and explore on you own. It is NEVER too late to learn anything! Don't judge yourselves..instead..believe in yourselves! And practice what it is you like to do. Just like and believe in what you do, and keep learning from others..just keep going!
Could not agree with this guy more! Play how you want! Practice how you want! Never compare yourself to me or anyone else for that matter! The guitar is about enjoying yourself regardless of whether you play professionally or not. There is only 1 rule. Once you start, don't stop! :)
@@CameronCooper you’re amazing at guitar, I look up to you
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Yeah, you're absolutely right but, you know this meme.
You: 0-3-5 yeeeeah!
The guy she tells you not to worry about:
Do you still own the Ernie Ball Music Man?
I wish I started at a younger age.
Same, I started when I was 18, now I'm turning 20 in a few days and I see what I've been missing out on...
@XMaddySoldier I know, man. I just feel bad when think about all the cool stuff I'd be able to play now if I started earlier.
Samw
@@JaxTheRiffer ikr and somehow it is harder to learn when u r already an adult, like too much shit going on in ur life
i started at 15/16 and i’m about to be 19 and i still think i should have started earlier
Lot of people saying that they wish they start playing guitar younger. But its never too late
Very true! It's never too late
just start now and train intensely like your life depends on it lol
People above 60 😳
@@justsomeguywithoutamustach9055 never to late bro v:
@@CameronCooper uless you lose your arms
My oldest son who will be 8 in may told me he wanted to learn how to play last week. So I pulled outed out the guitars I never learned to play. Told him were gonna spend at least 30 mins a night learning and practicing every night when I get home from work.
Galuex24 You’re a good dad, man. Really happy to hear that!
Now this is good parenting
Keep the flame in him lit!!
How’s it coming on
Remember to motivate him and encourage him. Don't push to hard :))
Cameron: played Thunderstruck at age 10
Me: ight imma head out
It is fanera
I’m more baffled that he played the eruption solo at such a young age
they're both actually fairly simple tapping riffs but its still quite impressive as he was only 8
Logan Klimasara it’s a really easy solo
Its fake
Damn i thought you were born with a guitar in your hand
Well...that would be hella painful for the mom...
Almost true though
@@chuckyinges 😂😂
@@chuckyinges Nahh it was a messy c section
The guitar came out first before he did.
Plays Thunderstruck at age 10:
MISSION PASSED!
+RESPECT
As a guitar player of over 40 years and a father to a 14-year-old this just makes me smile on every level. Been following your work for a few weeks now and your playing really is an inspiration.
🙏🏻👍
Thanks a lot, man that truly means a lot! :)
Me 16yr : play thunderstruck not even sounds correctly
This dude 16yr : literally shred
At 16 I barely played Smoke on the water 0 3 5
At 14 i could play DragonForce
My fingers get sore tho 😖😭
@@DiscontinuedChannelOne nobody asked
Keep practicing
@@AngeloComedy i did
Dude, ripping with Steel Panther at 20? So bitchin!
wise young man
he even met satchel out of character
Totally Bitchin bro the greatest heavy metal band of all time!!!
Elijah StarWalker333 not! 🤣🤣🤣
Elijah StarWalker333 whats ya mean when say “bitching”? Im russian and I dont know this word ((( little puppy is bitching when its scared?
When people say someone has natural talent, I don't think they realize that even the greatest players had to start at 0 and put in the work. This is awesome, congrats on your amazing progress. You've got a bright future ahead of you!
I just drunk bought a CHARVEL because of this dude! :)
This useful ... I can now measure my progress in "Camerons". I estimate I am currently at about 8 Camerons. If I can get to 15 Camerons in the next 5 years, I'll be very happy. Also, that age 15 hair is where it's at.
Don't feel bad. I've been playing since '78 and I'm only at C14...
... On the other hand, maybe C12. I'll need to make a video when I get home... And cry over my misspent youth.
I'd guess I'm at maybe 6c's
is 100 Camerons the limit?
@@shukishan the limit is his age
Yeah I’m still at like a 4
Every single one of us had bad hair at 15 so don't worry about it too much. I'm soooooo glad mobile phones weren't around when I was a teenager in the '80s...lol
Dead.Skin.Mask, I hear that! Some of the $hit we got away with back then, is better left UN-documented!🤘🏻😂🤘🏻
Dead.Skin.Mask ....oh hell yea...my grand mom has a picture of us grandkids and everyone points to me and says”who’s that girl”...I was 18 and looked like bon jovi...so embarrassing!!
Dead.Skin.Mask my hair is indeed fucked up atm. Growing it long takes time, lots of bad hair in between
@@eddiejr540 That's nothing. When I was 19 I had what could only be described as a blonde Afro, the same as Sammy Hagar had in 1986. When you factor in that I'm a short-arse (5'3") I looked ridiculous..lol.
Speak for yourself. I had great hair.
I miss it so 😢
A great retrospect. But if you're a young aspiring guitarist out there, don't watch this and lose heart: Everyone is self-taught. Nobody picks up a guitar and comes up with this themselves.
There is a big, big difference in what beginners have available to them for self instruction today (since 2000, really, internet is a huge force multiplier) versus the guitarists from before. That's no excuse, it's fact.
What may possibly be Cameron's biggest attributes toward his success is what was (and will always be) the biggest factors: love for the music, and DESIRE. There are just so many ways to spend your time these days, and to be able to stick with it for his entire life and keep improving? That's the 'secret' he has that many, many others don't. Of course, the choice guitars he has had over the years can't hurt, lol. But even then, quality gear will only get you so far.
I wish you all the best in the future and hope you never lose the fire that got you this far!
And the one point not mentioned is.... Cam is actually left handed and plays right handed...
I’m 11 and just starting to do good with guitar and bass.
I started at age 10-11 only like 3 years ago, and seeing that I'm at a similar level that 13 year old him was at really boosts my confidence about playing guitar
Very true. A year ago I started with youtube Guitar HOW-TOs and today I can pick up a strat and play SRV.... A year ago could have never dreamed of it. Stay on it, and you'll improve!
*Praise to my man*
I started playing at 15 and quit at 17 (life happens). At 62 I've decided to have another go at it, arthritic hands and all. Cameron impresses the fudge outta me and rather than having regrets (like so many of the commenters) that I didn't start at an earlier age, I'm looking forward to how awesome I can get with the time that I have left. Will return frequently for inspiration! 🎵🎸🤘
P.S. I got to see all the cool bands in their prime! 👴
All of them? AC/DC,Metallica,def Leopard,venom,Cinderella,kiss,Europe,slayer? even Black Sabbath?! If so then massive respect to you!🤟🔥🔥
Same here man. Played from 13 -23 and quit. Picked it back up 2 yrs ago at 48 now 50 . I can’t help but be haunted by the years I didn’t play. 😢
wish I started as a kid when adult responsibilities were still several years away.
started at 17
I just turned 20 yesterday and started in January. I can (almost) do powerchords now. 😂
I started at 16
1 week until the third year of playing the guitar
I started at 23, took a year break cus I got discouraged, started again this year. I played other instruments as a kid, but never committed or practiced seriously, that or I could only access them at school. I'm mad at myself that I'm 25 and not really "great" at anything yet. So much time wasted trying out different hobbies and not sticking to any
Really me also. Exact 17year old birthday i bought a guitar.
That don't matter man im 16 and im graduated go to work for 10hrs come back home and shred it can be done
and your STILL just a kid. You'll be a monster in the end.
You're
Hopefully he can do more than just shred. Lotta shredders out here and he is no where near the best
EJT0002 yea nothing wrong with all’s I’m saying it’s that’s the thing nowadays. Seems like lead is the focal point for 90% of guitarist. That being said you have to be within the top 1 percent to even have a chance at going anywhere.
Allidois Goofoff I think he meant it’s not like he’s in his 30s yet. 21 is still young as shit
@Allidois Goofoff thats still being a kid
The coolest part was when you played on stage with steel panther dude.
It was adorable
The hair is very important. As it grows it stores guitar God energy that is then refined and absorbed. That's why at the end you got shorter hair.
Dam right
all that time and process, intention and sincerity,
as well as parents who support their child's talents
MASWID as well as money
@@edgar5827 Not at all in fact it's one of the most affordable passions relative to many others.
@@ianjones2731 meh i don t know
@@Valentina-si2bx he's right
I've seen many awesome street guitarists
money is never a problem
every rocker ever said : the heart of all this is hard work, patience, and motivation
The "Thunderstruck" part was just the best. lol. GETTIN IT!
DID THIS MANS JUST PLAY GUITAR WITH FRIGGEN STEEL PANTHER
Cause he knew the song
Indeed ;0
Mhm same did Aiden fisher
Damn, I'm 20, and I can't even play the eruption solo and you managed to play it at 13?!
Congratulations!
put in the time,get the cookie
@@trillrifaxegrindor4411
0:38, cookie please
Shit dude, I knew that video of someone taking Satchel's guitar and shredding the entire song, I didn't know it was YOU!
You Sir, own my respect, for life.
0:24 haha was that filmed on a calculator?
A very very old Nokia
Lol 🤣🤣🤣
Hey man, you're an incredible guitarist. It''s wonderful to be able to sit and enjoy this music you've created. I hope you have an amazing day.
@ 4:12 - "learning how to learn"......this hold so true for everything out there you want to do. As a university professor for over 25 years I have seen way to many students who done know how to do this. Hold true for the guitar, academics and life in general. Never stop learning and learn how to learn.
Looking forward to your bands CD release.
rrtiludrop2 what’s a CD? J/k. ;)
Oh, so your going for an 8-track recording them Cameron 🤪
You are an Amazing Guitarist,I wish you and your band nothing but success. If you come to my area of the U.S I will definitely be buying tickets so make sure you do meet and greets because I’d be honored to shake your hand...🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
16-18. Like two different players. Nice job man.
Love that Orange and Purple Charvel !
You Sir are Going Places ..
Holy crap this guy's a prodigy
Crazy Legs Stampede no. Not a prodigy. He has worked his rear end off for almost 20 years. Probably several hours every day.
@@Rickkelley365 I agree with you.
@@animatedron7554 people who have never worked to achieve anything will easily mistype successful people as lucky or “born with it.” That’s almost never the case. It’s insulting to guys like this who work harder than the commenter is willing to work.
Not my kind of playing but that mentality is the kind of a real virtuoso truly inspiring
Your an Awesome guitarist man blessed with that talent...how you have been missed by fame in a rock band we will never know
Dude that just put me back in motion.thank u and thank God.stay safe
I absolutely loved this! Cameron - huge respect! A hugely inspirational musician and teacher who has reached this incredible standard through commitment, hard work and love for the guitar. Wonderful stuff! Craig
Glad to see a young guy keeping this kind of guitar playing alive!
Us old guys appreciate it.
Love your playing. So freaking good bro. Thanks for sharing 🤘🏻
This is quite inspiring actually. im 32 and been playing on and off for 15-20 years. I should pick up that guitar again and make an effort for a few more years to be able to hopefully blow some minds
You can do it!! How’s it been going?
You are such an inspiration man. Consistently tasteful and melodic shredding and playing through and through, and you have had quite many experiences man. Really wish the best for the future for ye!
Thanks for the inspiration ! Wow ! What an amazing journey. And certainly your advice of just being consistent and sticking with it through the years is so right on
You're amazing, dude! Thanks for the motivation.
Your determination is outstanding great work!
It's a very good idea to make this kind of vid...with your first steps recorded on video we can see and realise that you are a really working guy...and full of passion for our lovely six strings...
I wish you to go further...to get a band and to really live your dream...You are a really great musician Cameron...
Congrats and keep rockin' !!! Pat from France...😊😊😊
Cameron: Ever since you were a young lad you knew enough to play Fender and Charvel. All the great players do! Cheers and keep shredding!
Way to go Cam. I love seeing your technical ability mixed with soul. 😊
As a parent that got me in the heart ❤
Who could possibly hit a thimbs down. This guy is awesome
The one thing I kick myself in the ass about often is that I never stuck to the guitar. My dad bought me one in 5th grade, and I played it, but I never worshipped it like I worshipped the music I was listening to. Had I given it the same attention, I’d be shredding heavy like you. Not gunna lie man, this video gave me a heavy self reflection. To my old girl, I shall return
Wonderful results of hard work, practice, and dedication. Your evolution was amazing to watch, truly.
My name is Cameron as well, you're an inspiration man thanks for the upload
My guitar age and level: 5 Years old. 😪 should have practiced more when i was a lad.
You are incredibly talented and you have no doubt worked very hard to master your techniques. I am 50+ and bought my first guitar, an acoustic, only a couple of years back. Your channel is a great inspiration and I love how you break down the techniques. Will get an electric soon; life is short, might as well do the things I love. Keep rocking Cameron ❤
Love the dedication and you passion for the music
Well, from now on this is one of my faves on utube. Such a touching content. Rock on mate, you earned it.
Just wanted you to know you are the reason i started playing again and in the past 1-2 years my playing has improved alot and it has made it a much more enjoyable experiance.
Thanks cameron cooper!
Good luck Cameron! Great news!
Very cool, great to see the progression in a timeline....🤘🎸
Great message you give at the end of the video! Keep practising whatever you do and never give up! ^^
This is so inspiring I’ve been playing guitar for maybe 4 years and I know every power cord/ note but I go by ear I’m self taught if I hear a chord I try to find it on guitar I love guitar it’s a gift from god nice video man keep shredding 😎🤘
Original music is sounding really good! Look forward to more
Excited to hear your band's album!
Your band sounds great. You’re an awesome talent Cameron!
Some people dont appreciate the dedication of years put into musicians. good stuff bro!
Some of you saying "i wish i started young" as if that would make you as good as this kid... this kid has NATURAL abilities and definitely crafted them. But it's not just cause he started young. It's because he truly put the work in. you can tell this kid sat in his room ALL day playing and playing and playing. That's how he's this good. It's not JUST cause he started when he was young.
Great job at growing to be an amazing guitar player!
Thank you for the tips! It makes me feel better about the plateau on learning music! That is when you study and study but feels like nothing changes...
Wow...I will definitely be buying your CD!!🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🇬🇧
It’s awesome how people can set their minds to things. When I was 10 I was busy pulling motors with my dad and he was shredding the guitar. We are all the same yet so different.
Great job friend. Congratulations from Brasil.👏👏👏
Great video for inspiration, well done.
I hear an 80's vibe. Maybe I'm just getting old but I recognize the rythems. Great compilation thru time. 🤘
The band sounds awesome 👌
What an amazing progress man. Congrats 😉👍
Wow what a great journey! You're great!
Fantastic Job and dedication to that instrument:> I wish I had started playing the guitar at your age :C Greetings to You!
Impressive! Even at age 8! I wish I had that drive to play when I was younger....
Cannot wait for the Album. The teasers sound awesome, right up my street! 👍
Been playing for 12 years, but fell in love with welding and it pays the bills. I wish you the best of luck living out what I always wanted to do growing up!!!
Dude you got a sick band there man 🤘🤘
Really enjoyed the message. Very encouraging to me. By the way I am 49 will be 50 in april. I desire never to stop. I did stop at one point but never again. Still have alot to learn. God has blessed you with a great talent. God Bless. I think about what Paul told Timothy in the Bible. Let no man despise your youth.
Such a great video you had ever made . I wish I could live my life like you🤩. Bright future aheads...
You are such an inspiration! Thank you so much for this, just made my day!!
Love the hair 🇬🇧🎸🎸🎸🤘🤘
I’ll buy the album
Good Job Buddy Keep Practicing And Keep Your Best and Dont Give Up
Your journey is very inspiring, hard work pays off.
I wish you & Lake Domain a ton of success buddyn
Thanks so much Lee!!
@@CameronCooper demo sounds ripping,hope things pan out.tour the hell out of that album and forget about chasing women and relationships for the next 10 years
Vocalist sounds a bit like Jorn Lande. Nice work man. I re-started playing after a couple of years pause. I thought I lost my inner-music but now I am more into it then all those 15 years before.
Total respect you will go far amazing. Player
awesome man!!! love your playing
He is the real musician🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I was your 1000 subscriber, remember robert baker recomended your chanel. You are amazing bro, keep it up! Cheers... hoping to see you play some jason becker stuff
Great video Cameroon... it is a real inspiration
Very inspiring video!
Rock on Cam, can't wait to see what the future holds for you :)
The progress you had between the ages of 14 and 17 is pretty insane.
Great playing at evey age lol. U were born with great tone and feeling...
Thanks Cameron! Great video!
I must admit you’re kicking ass nice évolution bro 👍💪