The Ultimate Tom Bukovac Picking Lesson - Get Ready To Be Inspired
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- Опубліковано 15 гру 2023
- Tom Bukovac once again proves why he is one of the best living guitarist walking the earth today. In todays lesson he gives insight into his extraordinary picking technique. With tips on the importance of relaxing while picking fast runs, how he grips the pick, and various exercises he uses to develop his incredible picking ability. As always those are just a few of the many things Tom covers in this 40 minute plus video. Some of this stuff just has to be seen to believed. If you are ready to be seriously inspired go grab your drink of choice and guitar and get ready to get down to business!
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“Don’t let it intimidate you, let it inspire you.” I watch ALL of Tom’s stuff and have to remind myself of this mantra all the time! Brett, thank you for hosting these in-depth lessons with Uncle Larry! Awesome-and inspiring-stuff.
Absolutely agree he literally claims in the video that he has 40-50k hrs playing time which is unfathomable 😂 but anyone can get thus good at something as long as there doing it for a living and are passionate about it 👍
Ain't no one like the Doctor, the King of the Six String, Uncle Larry, the Starship Trooper. Appreciate you having some time together and inviting all of us in!
It’s not just the mastery of the instrument, it’s the mastery of the music. Thanks for sharing uncle Larry. Thanks for bringing him to the masses Brett.
"... it’s the mastery of the music." This is really the key to what makes Tom so successful.
There’s a few guys like him, Martin Miller and RJ Ronquillo where musical styles are blurred. If I learn one lick it somehow can be applied to every genre.
Then guys like Guthrie Trapp and Danish Pete who are great for if you started from country phrasing/technique.
And of course Andy Wood is a master of the instrument. Tho, I find him a bit more difficult to learn from cause of his 80s/Van Halen roots.
Shoutout to.
Keith Richards said in regards to graciously admitting mick Taylor being technically great 👍🏻…. “ it’s not how you play , it’s what you play !”
@@jeffrey.a.hanson Yeah, I really like R.J’s style.
❤@@jeffrey.a.hanson
A "Picking Lesson"! -what an understatement! Anytime Uncle Larry gets in front of the camera, you are going to get incredible guitar technique of all sorts, a distinct philosophy of music making, impeccable tone, references musicians you haven't heard of but need to look up immediately, and valuable life lessons! But I applaud you Brett Papa for doing your best to help us understand the massive musical talent the is Tom Bucovac! You two are a great pairing and I look forward to the videos to come!
Thanks so much for checking it out! Glad you liked it!
I love when Brett laughs at the speed. It’s all you can do, it’s mesmerising 😂
Haha for sure!
i forgot i was watching news feeds at 1.25 speed before i clicked. how do you think i feel?! lol.
Incredible stuff from Uncle Larry but also a shout out to Brett for being so dialled into what was happening in front of him and asking the perfect question at just the right time.
Thanks!
I've been a homeskooler since around Episode 30, and my guitar playing and musicality has developed wonderfully because of it. Let's not understate the value of these videos. It's pure gold. Thanks, Brett and Tom.
...because you have the ability to recognize and benefit from greatness...
that yellow brick road thing blew me away... to be able to conjure up a song like that so accurately from just aural memory is crazy
For sure!
One thing that separates Tom from other guitarists (as you hinted with the question about if he already knew Yellow Brick Road) is how good his ears are. And, how he can pull what he is hearing out of the instrument. He did a video playing a pop song from the 80s called "Waiting for a Star to Fall" and I was so floored that I had to put away the guitar for a couple of days. He captured the essence of the full arrangement in a few layers on the looper. I had to just spend some time thinking about all of the elements that would go into such a thing. And, figure out how to try and improve my own skills from my current position.
That was gorgeous-
This is one of the best videos I’ve ever watched.
Thank you Brett for inviting Tom.
You guys rock!
🙌🏼
Agreed
Sure thing!
Couldn’t agree more
This right here is the best guitar lesson online. Tom is amazing, but adding great camera work and good questions really gets the most out of this.
Glad you liked the vid! Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks, Brett! This is so valuable! Great job!!
Brett these have been incredible! You and Tom are making some great content!
Thank you guys. This is pure gold.
I love Tom. I've been a fan since around 2009. He mentions his finger injury here....he had (maybe it's still up) a video he posted from his garage shortly after he started playing again, and it blew my mind. Noone has transformed my playing more than Tom. This was a FANTASTIC lesson. Thanks for posting this.
Love you guys! Thanks for sharing your insights and skills!
Great session, Brett. Great lesson, Tom. Thanks to both of you.
Simply fantastic. I enjoyed this so much. Thanks, guys.
Such wisdom. Thank You!!
ahhhhh, this is such a great video, and it has already helped me so much. I will come back to this again and again! THANK YOU
When it REALLY counts, Tom's playing is NOT about pattern based shred, he's all about REAL ideas, and phrasing, with a super strong narrative quality, and an extra helping of point and purpose. His extraordinary musicality, comes from the fact, that he ACTUALLY HAS SOMETHING TO SAY! His playing, is just a means to communicate WHAT HE HAS TO SAY, and the STORY he wants YOU to hear. His greatest super power, is his soulful SINCERITY! Think you can shred your way to THAT? Think AGAIN, M Fs. . . . . . . . .
Shred stuff to me never said much to me. However he has my attention. Always loved Steve Morris. Incredible
Yeah, I mean, with all of that musical TALENT he has, why did he WASTE so many years and HOURS practicing his technique to be able to shred? What a waste of TIME. He could have spent that time DEVELOPING a different aspect of his playing. NOBODY wants to listen to some guy who is technically PROFICIENT on their instrument. It’s a KNOWN FACT: anybody who plays fast, is hiding their musical DEFICIENCY. Nobody should waste their time on this MEANINGLESS and USELESS ability!
@@zenlandzipline Get a grip, buddy, NOTHING is wasted, because EVERYTHING is important. All realities, require that their polar opposites are equally real, otherwise we would have no appreciation of anything. We breathe in AND out, we turn left, AND right, we move forward, AND back, we are kind, AND cruel, happy, AND sad, we play loud, AND soft, we play slow, AND fast, because WE LIVE THAT WAY. The big picture cannot be complete, without ALL PERSPECTIVES. The very idea, that ANYTHING is "meaningless" or "useless", is ridiculous myopic nonsense. Get real. . . . . . . . . .
@@rigelloar7474 whooosh
Morse.
Been learning from both you guys for years! Thanks! One million 👍
Love this one too. These last 3 lessons have blown my mind and given me a lifetime of stuff to practice. Can’t thank you and your guests enough.
MASTER!!!
Thanks so much Brett and Uncle Larry!
I haven't seen Toms videos in a while on my feed but I thank Brett for these two that I've seen recently. So much great technique and playing that I hadn't been aware of with Tom's playing. He's an old school Beast. Great stuff
THANK YOU Brett Papa, so much good & valuable stuff here! Keep it coming!
Sure thing! Will do!
Thanks Uncle Larry and Brett so inspiring.
Ten thumbs up!! I’ve never heard anything like that fast rhythm at 4-5mins in. Inspired for sure!! Great job gentlemen and camera placement is killer idea. I’m sure these videos are just starting to take shape, keep them going it’s a pleasure to watch and learn.
Thank you, guys! There’s so much in this one. Most importantly for me, all the real struggles, when recording acoustics, and all the other real issues, just playing - basically, keeping s*** quiet. The way these things were presented here is, honestly, a rarity. Fantastic to hear the best encountering challenges, that the self taught - like myself - tend to believe, we are alone in facing.
Great video! Thank you
Great! Thank you Tom and Brett.
Sure thing!
Tom (Uncle Larry) always inspires!!! He's such a phoenominal all around player, an encylopedia of the incredible sounds you can make with the guitar, that constantly opens my ears & approach to playing. Thank you Brett for doing these!!
Tom is the Man !
Such an incredible player and wealth of knowledge. Thank you
Great video! Thanks Unc!
This guy is an example of a true virtuoso ! …. And he knows he can still get better , and is drivin by his passion !! … 😎awesome interaction as always , great job Brett and you rock that thing pretty dang good yourself ❤
At age 61 watching this video, I feel like a brand new guitar student watching an experienced guitar teacher all over again. Thanks Tom and Brett
I feel you completely - he could be selfish and arrogant but he’s willing to show anything, it’ll just take a few decades 😂
Brett. Dude these videos. Really getting me back into practicing the right way. Amazing. Truly.
That is awesome to hear! Thanks for tuning in to them!
Perfect ending to an amazing video. Thank you guys. I’m certainly feeling inspired.
That’s awesome!
I am just in love with Tom's 58's neck PU. Any video he makes with it I watch it multiple times. Finally found a R0 that has a similar sounding neck PU.
Well done Bret and Tom! Really tasty and inspiring little lesson this is!
Very generous and humble of you guys to share this stuff and break it down for us!
I’m really looking forward to more of these!
Thanks 🙏 from Maine
Glad you enjoyed it!
What fantastic hang with Tom!
I got so much from this.
Thank you 🙏🏽
You are welcome thanks for tuning in!
What a jaw-dropping player. Holy smokes. Kinda makes me want to give up and sell my gear and kinda makes me want to quit my job and woodshed 24/7 lol. Kudos to Brett for setting his ego aside and just reveling in his astonishment like the rest of us without any hint of weirdness or jealousy. When he just laughs and shakes his head we all know exactly how he feels.
I felt so privileged to have the first video of rhythm tips. I’m beside myself to have another one of these videos to rewatch countless times. Thank you, Brett and Tom!
Sure thing!
Love this guy!
Color me totally inspired! I've struggled my whole playing life with right hand mechanics. I'm going to watch this video over and over again until I can incorporate this style into my playing. I'm very much looking forward to your collaboration videos with Uncle Larry going forward. You guys ROCK! God bless and Merry Christmas 🎄🎸👍
Very informative and inspiring. Tom is a guitar monster . So good . Thanks for that .
Brilliant all around !! Thank you Uncle L & Brett ! Loving this format and the deep dive into the deep end. Gratefully - John
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!
So inspirational. Where this vid started and where it ended up was magic. Please kep this format up, feels like a ride. Love it. Thank you!
Thanks for checking it out! Glad to hear you left inspired!
As a pro piano player turning pro guitarist, this is literally the information I’ve been needing. GUITAR vocab.
Lovin' this series. Tom is a hero to this new player!
He is the man! Thanks for tuning in!
You said it Brett, something musical.....absolute genius video guys, as an old clapped out guitar fiddler you spoke so much sense to me and such insight, can't thank you enough. Gold standard plus.
Yes. Love theese videos Brett. Love your interview style. So curious, diving into details, humble, likeable.
Looking forward and more of theese. Should bring along Jedd in the shed for for a video as well
This is just great, thank you both!🙏
Sure thing!
Buky's so friggen awesome!! Always so tasteful. I always get something new to work on from his videos. Thanks for having him on.
Sure thing!
fantastic, much wisdom imparted, thanks
Thanks for watching!
Amazing Lesson from Tom! And Thanks Brett for giving Tom spotlight and great production!
Sure thing! Thanks for tuning in! More coming soon!
Great 45 min video, so inspiring. Thanks Brett for having invited Tom, and Tom for sharing all these inspiring tips. I also agree that voicing is the ultimate goal. ;-)
Sure thing! Glad you liked it!
This is a good thing Brett....keep it up!
Awesome! Thanks guys.
Sure thing!
This guitarist is amazing. He is right, it´s all about relaxation in the picking hand.
Other factors must be considered as well, like a good cardiovascular system and genetics.
Great content. Keep going !🎸
Būk’s playing is, for me, the ideal blend of melody and fire. Great insight into his playing here.
FWIW, the type patterns shown I’ve often heard referred to as “coils” - 3 notes ascending back to start as a 4 note pattern. Then begin at the second note and retreat pattern. I practice those in all manner of combination… good for breaking through barriers, for me.
Thanks for sharing, Brett and Tom. Cheers!
i love this THANK YOU BOTH
Great show tonight! Loving the Les Paul! sound so "buttery" good!
Always more great stuff from Tom ..
More coming soon!
Amazing! Just amazing! Learning so much from this stuff! Thanks!!!
Awesome to hear! Thanks for tuning in!
I love the passion for great picking! Cheers Brett and Tom!!
Cheers!
Subscribed! Love your paying guys!
TB, what a fantastic player!
Fantastic!
Glad you liked it!
Tom always sends me straight to playing for the songs body without saying a word about it .
It's infectious
Slow down, feel every note,let the dynamics take you places you've never been before.
Very well put philosophy of learning and inspiration! Thank you both!
Thanks for checking it out!
I am learning so much here
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Very Inspiring
That’s the point! Glad it worked for ya! Thanks for watching
Brett, you the man, the feeling you must capture being in the company of such a Great Man, his character and musical prowess and experience of the world of music,I’m sure there is a word to describe Tom B. But Brett I know it adds to you as a person and your craft. With your own amazing music rubbing shoulders with the likes of the greats as you do, I can only Imagine how Amazing you will be as you continue on in your journey, hey???? Who gets to spend time with great guitarist..... uh BRETT PAPA does. Thank you brother for sharing these times with us.
Liquid digital inspiration.
After the first ten minutes I HAD to pick my guitar up and start practicing.
Best video I've watched this year.
Thanks guys!!!
Yes!! That is what it’s all about!
beautiful lesson, uncle Larry pure talented
What an absolutely fantastic lesson. Thanks Brett for asking all the questions I wanted to ask plus a few others I should have thought of ! Tom has such ridiculous technique but one of the very very few who uses it with taste and restraint. A musical giant.
Thanks! Agreed! I remember the first time I ever went to see him play and he didn’t even solo all night lol. Played the hell out of the rhythm guitar though! Thanks for watching!
You will never be 'Tom' but you can be the best version of yourself. Pure Gold!!! I loved this video. Thank you both
Excellently said, yes!
Looking forward to more!❤
More coming soon!
This my dream lesson from Tom. His picking speed stuff is amazing!!!!
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Master class❤
I love how Tom wants Brett to get it and slows it all down even unplugged just to give it to him. I too cut my finger on a chop saw and almost lost it. Thought it was over, but I healed and because i had to use other fingers I became a way better player than I ever would have. Forever a student and never giving up.
Yeah Tom is a really fantastic teacher. Always down to show you something. Thanks for tuning in.
Bravo on the come back! I suppose we can all site Jango 2 finger on "inspirational adaption"
Absolutely beautiful playing.
Way cool Tom and Brett! Thanks for the share!
Sure thing!
Seriously Mr Brett, your content with this guy Tom is masterclass stuff. Absolutely love the rhythm lesson and now this picking lesson. With learning a new way to play the guitar is making it fresh, fun and awe inspiring.
Glad you like it! Wait till you see what's coming soon!!
This is gold. I'm at that level where a lot of times when I decide to find something new to work on, I get frustrated that what I find online is stuff I've already been over, and thinking "I know there's more that's possible to do with this thing, but where is it?". When In started watching Tom, I found loads of things to try, and these videos with Brett and Tom are even better, because they're genuinely fun to watch, too. Many thanks to both of you guys.
Awesome to hear! Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!
They Yellowbrick rise stuff, was just mind blowing. True words Brett
I really appreciate you making this video and for the inspirational thoughts at the end. It changed my mindset from "I'll never be able to do that" to "don't be intimidated, let this inspire you". I'll be watching this many times over rather than just giving up :)
Awesome! That's the point of all this just inspire people to play guitar!
best picking lesson ever! love it! keep the videos coming!
Glad you like them!
Pure wisdom. Taste, tone, technique. Tom has it all. And yeah terrifying is the right word. Somehow everything he plays is always fresh new and exciting. He is one of the greatest guitar players of all time.
An exceptional lesson from Tom and insightful questions on song work and harmonization. Sincerely
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!
Tom Bukovac is one of my favorites since all the pandemic guitarists starting getting on UA-cam. Thanks for sharing these!
Sure thing!
Love your work Tom.
thank you bro
I watch both of you all the time yet I was blown away by this episode. Probably the best lesson I've ever watched.. Don't change a thing
That is awesome! Wait till the course comes out!
Awesome!!
Thanks for tuning in!
Thanks to both of you, amazing content!
Sure thing! More coming soon!
❤yes a huge thanks here
That Les Paul sounds incredible… And what a lessons! Thank you both! 🎸✌🏻
Yes it does! Such a good one! Thanks for watching!
Totally inspired!
These videos are an absolute gem. I really you have 20 more like these coming 😅!
Thank you so much to the both of you 👌🏻🙏🏻
More coming soon!
Good lord Tom is unreal