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!
“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 👍
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
This is incredible. An absolute goldmine of information. I feel like Brett and I had the same reactions at the same times - every time Uncle Larry would do something ridiculous, we would both start laughing or exclaim something! Thanks so much guys!
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.
Uncle Larry!! Seriously my favorite uncle by FAR! Lord have mercy!!! Great segment Mr. Papa!! So much information packed into a glorious 45 minutes. Thank you, sirs!!!! 🙏🙏
Papa, Uncle Larry, this is right to the heart of the matter of being a musician on any instrument. Papa asking Larry super great questions, and the answers got my thinking going into a better direction. Why we are drawn into taking up learning an instrument. This lesson renewed my understanding why I love learning and playing musical instruments. You guys not only showed us and explained things. But helped me look deeper into reason of being a musician. Please keep this stuff coming. You know this is great help and motivation for all who attend. Thanks Wolfman
The man is just ferociously talented and a phenomenal example of what can truly be achieved if you dedicate your whole life to music and an instrument. Uncle Larry continues to inspire...
You fellahs are awesome! Uncle Larry: "If you can play difficult stuff easily, then you can play simple stuff really easily." Thank you so much the content. I appreciate you both!
Love this conversational lesson format, guys. There is so much solid information presented in this 45 minutes, and it’s entertaining as hell! Keep it goin, Brett and Buk. Solid gold.
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.
The main thing people need to realise is you pick, fingerpick, fret, use certain fingers,different pressures all that mechanical stuff, the way you do it naturally to you, just keep doing it how you naturally do it, and that will be a big part of your unique sound. Tom is Tom, Papa is papa, you are who you are and that's great 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
We can all learn thing to help improve our style and technique. I am using tons of the tips in this video already with great results. But you are also right you have to do what works for you.
Hey Brett great lesson.. one thing that most lessons will never touch on with picking is the radius of the strings , if it’s not set up right it will mess you up . understanding the depth of the strings when changing from low to high or high to low .. most will struggle and not know why . I could be wrong but , it was an eye opener for me !
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!
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 !🎸
thanks for that! Love us some Uncle Larry! And...you're right - we'll never be as good as Tom, but we can glean some understanding that we've never had before. I'm 71,still playing and still learning - it's what keeps me going!
This post is amazing. Thank you for the lesson Tom. This was amazing to listen to, reflect upon, employ. Ive decided to keep a seperate guitar journal to bullet these concepts and practice them just for my journey. I appreciate you sharing of wisdom way more than you will ever know. Thanks from WNC!
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.
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.
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
One unmentioned thing among all the other amazing things in this video is… Uncle Larry’s RIGHT thumb holding down that solid beat on that low E all the while distracting us with dazzling melodic lines with the other fingers… Great video guys!
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!!
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 ❤
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.
The music just absolutely flows out of this guy, this is someone that was literally born to play guitar you can literally hear and see his mind working. These videos have to be a regular thing. The last two I have watched more than 5 times over just sitting on the floor with my guitar and trying to absorb everything he is saying. I just don’t understand how someone can get to this level of fluidity. I play for 3-4 hours a day and have for a longgg time and watching people like Tom play is extremely inspiring and motivating but also extremely discouraging because I know I’ll never reach that level or anywhere close to this.
It’s not about reaching Tom’s level it about being inspired to play. It’s like being bummed you will never play basketball like Jordan. Take what you can and just have fun. The stuff in these videos has already made me a better player.
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.
Tom is a genius. I could listen to him play forever. He isn’t just technically gifted, he is so incredibly musical. I’m not sure there has ever been anyone better to do it.
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. ;-)
This guy is a living legend I think. And that stuff around 28 minutes in C minor using the B string is awesome especially if you’re playing by yourself
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.
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.
The nice thing about picking like Tom using "forearm rotation," is that you get "pick escape" on both the down and upstroke. That makes changing strings much easier and efficient. Great video. Thanks for sharing the insights of such an awesome Pro. 😎
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.
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!!!
Great lesson, It's good to see that Bret is as impressed as we are at some of Tom's playing. It would be great to see a lesson on bending, vibrato and especially vibrato on bent strings please.
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. . . . . . . . .
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. . . . . . . . . .
These are so helpful, thanks Brett! It would be cool to see how Tom approaches a session and his general process when creating original music pieces for artists.
These videos are so good. He really is a master at his craft. It woud be interesting to hear Tom elaborate more on developing time and groove, and also what it takes to actually sound in tune, considering how fickle guitars can be in that regard.
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.
Totally inspired! I just saw a video with him playing with Ann Wilson and he was playing at BC. Rich brought back some memories and he was totally on point in the show. A little intimidating my son has me picking the guit fiddle up again after 32 years. Love you Kats great sense of humor great attitude thanks so much !
What he did with Yellow Brick Road was cool. It would be awesome to have a video doing just that. Picking random songs and having him explain his thought process while searching the chords/notes/melodies out.
I'm nerding out on this lmao. I love it. As a self taught guitarist I noticed that I naturally use some of the same techniques as Tom. I'm nowhere the player that he is but I found this video to be pure gold. Thanks dudes
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!
“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 👍
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!
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-
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...
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!
This is one of the greatest guitar videos on the internet. Thank you for bringing Tom into the studio Brett. Love it.
Sure thing! His course drops soon it unreal!!
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.
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
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.
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!
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 😂
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!
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.
Absolutely adore these intimate chats and play along moments where we all learn, jam and enjoy. A true masterpiece.
Thank you! More coming soon!
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!
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!
Tom Bukovac, the guitarists guitarist. Absolute mastery! Awesome musician 🎶🎸🎵
Totally!
This is incredible. An absolute goldmine of information. I feel like Brett and I had the same reactions at the same times - every time Uncle Larry would do something ridiculous, we would both start laughing or exclaim something! Thanks so much guys!
Sure thing! Glad you liked it!
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.
Uncle Larry!! Seriously my favorite uncle by FAR! Lord have mercy!!! Great segment Mr. Papa!! So much information packed into a glorious 45 minutes. Thank you, sirs!!!! 🙏🙏
Thanks for checking it out!
Thank you guys. This is pure gold.
I love how much Brett just laughs at some of the stuff Tom pulls out. It’s good to know I’m not alone. 😂 Tom is truly a treasure.
Hard not to laugh at that awesomeness!
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
Papa, Uncle Larry, this is right to the heart of the matter of being a musician on any instrument. Papa asking Larry super great questions, and the answers got my thinking going into a better direction. Why we are drawn into taking up learning an instrument. This lesson renewed my understanding why I love learning and playing musical instruments. You guys not only showed us and explained things. But helped me look deeper into reason of being a musician. Please keep this stuff coming. You know this is great help and motivation for all who attend.
Thanks Wolfman
That is awesome to hear! Thanks for the kind words!
The man is just ferociously talented and a phenomenal example of what can truly be achieved if you dedicate your whole life to music and an instrument. Uncle Larry continues to inspire...
Agreed!
You fellahs are awesome!
Uncle Larry: "If you can play difficult stuff easily, then you can play simple stuff really easily."
Thank you so much the content. I appreciate you both!
Thanks for checking it out!
I was impressed with the picking, but the Yellow Brick Road, classical style, first time playing, was astonishing!
Love this conversational lesson format, guys. There is so much solid information presented in this 45 minutes, and it’s entertaining as hell! Keep it goin, Brett and Buk. Solid gold.
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"
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!
The main thing people need to realise is you pick, fingerpick, fret, use certain fingers,different pressures all that mechanical stuff, the way you do it naturally to you, just keep doing it how you naturally do it, and that will be a big part of your unique sound. Tom is Tom, Papa is papa, you are who you are and that's great 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
We can all learn thing to help improve our style and technique. I am using tons of the tips in this video already with great results. But you are also right you have to do what works for you.
Yeah man, we can always improve, keep up the great content, you and uncle Larry are legends 🤘🏼
Take what you want and leave the rest or return to it later when you are ready..
Thank you once again, Brett, for bringing such great stuff to us. Buk is such an incredible player and Guitar Zen guide.
Hey Brett great lesson.. one thing that most lessons will never touch on with picking is the radius of the strings , if it’s not set up right it will mess you up . understanding the depth of the strings when changing from low to high or high to low .. most will struggle and not know why . I could be wrong but , it was an eye opener for me !
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!
Two years worth of guitar lessons in 44:12.... Thanks for asking the right questions, Brett!!!
This my dream lesson from Tom. His picking speed stuff is amazing!!!!
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Brett these have been incredible! You and Tom are making some great content!
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 !🎸
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.
thanks for that! Love us some Uncle Larry! And...you're right - we'll never be as good as Tom, but we can glean some understanding that we've never had before. I'm 71,still playing and still learning - it's what keeps me going!
Awesome to hear! Glad you liked it!
Tom’s one of the greatest!!
he’s up there with all the legends in my opinion
He’s the guitar player that most of us want to be
Thanks Bret and Tom
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
This post is amazing. Thank you for the lesson Tom. This was amazing to listen to, reflect upon, employ. Ive decided to keep a seperate guitar journal to bullet these concepts and practice them just for my journey. I appreciate you sharing of wisdom way more than you will ever know. Thanks from WNC!
Thanks for checking it out!
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!!
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.
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
For quick, slick, lead/solo playing, this has got to be the most vitally important video I've ever witnessed, hands down.
That's awesome!
One unmentioned thing among all the other amazing things in this video is… Uncle Larry’s RIGHT thumb holding down that solid beat on that low E all the while distracting us with dazzling melodic lines with the other fingers… Great video guys!
Love this video. Love Tom. He's a modest genius.
Totally! Thanks for watching!
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!!
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 ❤
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.
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!
UNREAL. Thanks for this cool video.
Sure thing!
Love Tom's work, keep it coming!!
Will do. Full blown course coming soon!!
Christmas come early! What a treat...what a treat!!!
Thanks for checking it out!
The music just absolutely flows out of this guy, this is someone that was literally born to play guitar you can literally hear and see his mind working. These videos have to be a regular thing. The last two I have watched more than 5 times over just sitting on the floor with my guitar and trying to absorb everything he is saying. I just don’t understand how someone can get to this level of fluidity. I play for 3-4 hours a day and have for a longgg time and watching people like Tom play is extremely inspiring and motivating but also extremely discouraging because I know I’ll never reach that level or anywhere close to this.
It’s not about reaching Tom’s level it about being inspired to play. It’s like being bummed you will never play basketball like Jordan. Take what you can and just have fun. The stuff in these videos has already made me a better player.
Brett, thanks to you and The Session Man. This video is very helpful and extremely entertaining.
Awesome! Wait till you see his course! OMG!!!
Fantastic lesson with clear explanations and insight. Really inspiring interview!
Thanks so much! If you like this wait till you see the course!
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.
Tom is a genius. I could listen to him play forever. He isn’t just technically gifted, he is so incredibly musical. I’m not sure there has ever been anyone better to do it.
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 guy is a living legend I think. And that stuff around 28 minutes in C minor using the B string is awesome especially if you’re playing by yourself
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.
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!
Great session, Brett. Great lesson, Tom. Thanks to both of you.
Very well put philosophy of learning and inspiration! Thank you both!
Thanks for checking it out!
The lighting is very nice, Brett. Back lights etc. The shot looks great. ❤
Thanks so much!
They Yellowbrick rise stuff, was just mind blowing. True words Brett
The nice thing about picking like Tom using "forearm rotation," is that you get "pick escape" on both the down and upstroke. That makes changing strings much easier and efficient. Great video. Thanks for sharing the insights of such an awesome Pro. 😎
Thanks for checking it out!
Yes Drama !!!
One of my faves
Amazing Lesson from Tom! And Thanks Brett for giving Tom spotlight and great production!
Sure thing! Thanks for tuning in! More coming soon!
Thanks Uncle Larry and Brett so inspiring.
thank for another great lesson!
Sure thing!
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.
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!
Tom Bucovac is such a GREAT player, and still humble and looking up to other musicians, great guy!
Yeah and he cares about us. Shows us how to progress
For sure! Wait till his course comes out! Mind blowing!!!!!
@@BrettPapaNice!!! 🔥😊👌
Great lesson, It's good to see that Bret is as impressed as we are at some of Tom's playing. It would be great to see a lesson on bending, vibrato and especially vibrato on bent strings please.
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
Great! Thank you Tom and Brett.
Sure thing!
THANK YOU ... ive been practicing that for a long time. Now ive got a new perspective ...
Favorite quote “ I do it to keep the gun sharp !!!! Awesome playing uncle Larry
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.
28:43 and beyond. That needs to be on an album. I’ve been playing for 40 years and this is great stuff….
Thanks for checking it out!
These are so helpful, thanks Brett! It would be cool to see how Tom approaches a session and his general process when creating original music pieces for artists.
Sure thing! Great idea!
These videos are so good. He really is a master at his craft. It woud be interesting to hear Tom elaborate more on developing time and groove, and also what it takes to actually sound in tune, considering how fickle guitars can be in that regard.
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!
Lovin' this series. Tom is a hero to this new player!
He is the man! Thanks for tuning in!
fantastic, much wisdom imparted, thanks
Thanks for watching!
beautiful lesson, uncle Larry pure talented
Awesome! Thanks guys.
Sure thing!
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.
Very cool, guys! There's enough helpful hints here to keep me busy for a while...I'm thinking at least a lifetime 😉
Thanks for checking it out!
TB, what a fantastic player!
Totally inspired!
I just saw a video with him playing with Ann Wilson and he was playing at BC. Rich brought back some memories and he was totally on point in the show.
A little intimidating my son has me picking the guit fiddle up again after 32 years.
Love you Kats great sense of humor great attitude thanks so much !
You are welcome!
What he did with Yellow Brick Road was cool. It would be awesome to have a video doing just that. Picking random songs and having him explain his thought process while searching the chords/notes/melodies out.
So cool Brett...Tom is the ..the best...
Thanks!
Yes, be the best version of yourself you can be. Great perspective Brett
Thanks!
Tom is the Man !
Very informative and inspiring. Tom is a guitar monster . So good . Thanks for that .
I'm nerding out on this lmao. I love it. As a self taught guitarist I noticed that I naturally use some of the same techniques as Tom. I'm nowhere the player that he is but I found this video to be pure gold. Thanks dudes