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  • An absolute honor to have John Petrucci over for Coffee With Ola. Tell that to 15 year old Ola...
    0:00 - Intro
    3:45 - Starting Out With Guitar
    7:26 - Reusing Old Song Ideas
    9:55 - Videogame Scores
    11:53 - Consistency
    14:52 - Festivals
    17:14 - The Origins Of Dream Theater
    18:54 - Practice Routine
    21:59 - Songwriting - Solos
    26:08 - How To Not Repeat Yourself
    30:45 - Tone Mission
    32:52 - Guitar Universe
    37:21 - Majesty
    43:44 - Live Gear
    49:43 - Outro
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    I'm Ola Englund and welcome to my channel. A channel dedicated to guitar related gear with a focus on metal. I also play in the metal bands The Haunted & Feared and run a guitar company www.solar-guitars.com
    My Pages
    ► Website - www.olaenglundshop.com
    ► Spotify - www.olaenglund.com/starzingers...
    ► TikTok - vm.tiktok.com/ZMdcTBtwX/
    ► Twitch - / olaenglundofficial
    ► Facebook - www.olaenglund.com/facebook
    ► Instagram - / olaenglund
    ► Feared - www.fearedband.com
    ► Want to interact more with me? Join My Discord Channel and Become a UA-cam Member for VoiceChat and more. Click the Join button above. Link To Discord - / discord
    ►List of things I use to make my video(affiliated links)
    www.amazon.com/shop/fearedse
    Subtitles by Alessio Strano - Immediate Translations
    immediatetranslations.com
    #metal #metalguitar #guitar #metal #metalguitarist #metalguitar #guitar #olaenglund #johnpetrucci #dreamtheater @JohnPetrucciofficial @dreamtheaterofficial

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  • @OlaEnglund
    @OlaEnglund  Рік тому +2047

    As you might see, I was incredibly nervous for this interview. But John is an absolute legend and made this whole interview one of my favorites so far.

    • @hossfox30
      @hossfox30 Рік тому +20

      You did an awesome job Ola. And talk about a legend to have on your already great show.

    • @grimsteyn2910
      @grimsteyn2910 Рік тому +10

      I am very happy for you Ola! You deserve it!

    • @mathiaswesterstrom3136
      @mathiaswesterstrom3136 Рік тому +3

      Bra jobbat!✌️✌️

    • @DonTitoification
      @DonTitoification Рік тому +2

      Very nice job, Ola!

    • @ssofianos
      @ssofianos Рік тому +4

      Amazing interview 🙂 we love you both!

  • @ShredmasterScott
    @ShredmasterScott Рік тому +727

    John inviting Ola to teach at guitar universe was the highlight. Great chemistry between these two

    • @benburnett8109
      @benburnett8109 Рік тому +10

      JP needs Ola because Ola has more of a presence on YT and more followers than JP.

    • @sloppyprogrammer4373
      @sloppyprogrammer4373 Рік тому +17

      @@benburnett8109 And there is nothing wrong with that.

    • @Cthulhu_Awaken
      @Cthulhu_Awaken Рік тому +8

      John needs Ola because he has Scandinavian metal genes inside of him. MUHAHAHAHA!

    • @Nig6tWalker
      @Nig6tWalker Рік тому +5

      @@benburnett8109 whats?JP is humble guy he dont need Ola,the inv to GU was just a courtesy

    • @Strings-jg2to
      @Strings-jg2to Рік тому +5

      That's not coffee they are drinking. That's WAP juice. Cheers!

  • @ericwright3646
    @ericwright3646 Рік тому +340

    notice John sits facing Ola, fully engaged and clearly happy to be there... what a humble, gracious guy.

  • @kiratheshepsky
    @kiratheshepsky Рік тому +532

    All our hearts melted when John invited you to be an instructor❤

    • @benburnett8109
      @benburnett8109 Рік тому +6

      My heart did not melt. This was purely a marketing move. Ola has more followers than JP.

    • @e_knees8816
      @e_knees8816 Рік тому +6

      @@benburnett8109 It's still a huge honor.

    • @benburnett8109
      @benburnett8109 Рік тому

      @@e_knees8816 For JP yes it is. Ola has achieved twice as much in half the time as JP. For JP, There could be no bigger platform for him to attach himself to. He IS raping Ola. The sad fact is that Ola has allowed JP to touch him in an inappropriate manner.

    • @Reject101Personal
      @Reject101Personal Рік тому +1

      @@benburnett8109 Wow. You must be dead inside.

    • @judas_saves
      @judas_saves Рік тому +13

      @@benburnett8109 Partypooper

  • @kyleoffringa6148
    @kyleoffringa6148 Рік тому +405

    Not gonna lie, I think I shed a happy tear when JP asked Ola to join the Guitar Universe. He’s gotta still be on cloud 9.

    • @Metal_Fishing_420
      @Metal_Fishing_420 Рік тому +15

      Me too, so amazing. I feel like Ola is my bro, even though i've never met him. lol Been following him for so long so i feel so proud of him.

    • @eDrumsInANutshell
      @eDrumsInANutshell Рік тому +7

      That's true! I mean, to be invited by your whole life idol ... woow! As John said: He fits the bill!! He does, yeah!

    • @ashandesilvaguitarist
      @ashandesilvaguitarist Рік тому +1

      me too!!!!!!!!!

    • @jt624
      @jt624 Рік тому +2

      I had a hard time clicking the the "thumbs up" button when it was on "333". 😁

    • @147pablox
      @147pablox Рік тому +3

      Why would you lie about that? That was a very emotional moment ♥️

  • @simonr344
    @simonr344 Рік тому +300

    I've met John Petrucci and he's exactly like he is here, not an ounce of ego. I also met John Myung and his handshake nearly broke my wrist

    • @sqlb3rn
      @sqlb3rn Рік тому +7

      Dudes need to chill out with the hand grip of iron death, like it's just a handshake not a chance to prove your strength and masculinity.

    • @coda5934
      @coda5934 Рік тому +79

      @@sqlb3rn He wasn't trying to be masculine, it's just that it's hard for him to control his power. That's why he never speaks, cause he might blow up everyone ears around him

    • @Eliphas_Elric
      @Eliphas_Elric Рік тому +31

      @@sqlb3rn have you ever seen Myungs forearms? Dude is made of iron.

    • @simonr344
      @simonr344 Рік тому +16

      @@coda5934 Funny enough he was actually quite chatty when I spoke to him. It wasn't at a meet and greet, it was backstage on the astonishing tour so I got to hang with them all for about 10 minutes

    • @Cestariarts
      @Cestariarts Рік тому +7

      Myung's handshake almost broke your wrist? LOL I would expect that from JP

  • @RafaelRoschel
    @RafaelRoschel Рік тому +301

    Ola's journey is insane. From an accomplished guitar player to making videos at his own apartment, to renting out an office for a studio to finally being invited in person by the guy who made him take guitar seriously.
    What an example of a person!!

    • @loic9711
      @loic9711 Рік тому +2

      success story

    • @Lordcamilli
      @Lordcamilli Рік тому +2

      Don't forget building a complete guitar brand

    • @flprmn9448
      @flprmn9448 8 місяців тому

      Profound admiration! And it's so cool to see the kid still in him when he speaks in a personal interview like this. The sparkle we all had just becomes visible!

  • @allendean9807
    @allendean9807 Рік тому +483

    As an instructor, you have so much more than guitar playing to offer. Your ability to promote yourself, brand, merchandise, tour, record, write, is beyond just a touring musician.. I’d love to pick your brain on so many levels
    Do it
    Do it
    Do it

    • @kennethc2466
      @kennethc2466 Рік тому +3

      Marketing and branding is not music, it's salesman tripe, used by bookies, lawyers, and car salesmen. It's not to be praised. Many talentless goons on social media are FAR more successful at it.
      Promoting yourself is no harder than having more ego than humility. Again, not to be praised.
      Now praising talent, performance, and originality is what music is for...unless you think Brittney Spears has is far superior to Ola, by your own standards.

    • @spungeegoodness1144
      @spungeegoodness1144 Рік тому +1

      You are a rare guitar player because you can do leads, and you still respect the riff and groove. U deserve a masterclass!!! Not many guitar players that can build their own guitar company too!!!

    • @CoolStuffDad
      @CoolStuffDad Рік тому +3

      This exactly! Ola’s online presence in the metal (and non-metal) community has made a strong positive impact, and a class to help promote the ways he’s developed a personal & professional brand would be priceless!

    • @allendean9807
      @allendean9807 Рік тому +16

      @@kennethc2466
      1. It’s called the music business.
      2. Every NAMM show has several seminars on music marketing, merchandising, self publishing, etc. and that’s at a show for makers of instruments and stomp boxes…
      3. If you’ve ever toured, or even played shows, you understand the importance of marketing, networking, etc. to get info on this from a guy who went from being a guitarist in his apartment to where he’s at now?
      4. I’d be willing to guess every one of these camps have musicians asking about how to better their craft as well as their business.
      Promoting anything takes drive. Takes tenacity. Exactly the same thing it takes to be proficient in ANYTHING. Whether it’s building a house, learning to mix and master, build a wall, plant a garden, paint a picture, or play an instrument.
      It’s too bad you had to knock my opinion. It just brings into focus the fact that some people get offended at any thought that is not the exact same as their own…

    • @kennethc2466
      @kennethc2466 Рік тому +1

      @@allendean9807 So, Britteny Spears is more talented than Ola, by your own standard of praise.
      Thanks for clarifying that.

  • @gorf101
    @gorf101 Рік тому +543

    To be asked by John Petrucci to be an instructor had to make you swell with pride and I'm proud of you also. Great great job, we'll all hold your beer ... you got this! 🙂

    • @nickx1754
      @nickx1754 Рік тому +5

      Absolutely!

    • @shelbyavant5081
      @shelbyavant5081 Рік тому +3

      Just saw that part, I'm crying my eyes out bro.

    • @TheSadistNat1on
      @TheSadistNat1on Рік тому +6

      his 3 ideas were great too..coffee with ola in morning.. then instruct(youtube, learning songs, being in different bands, about having a guitar company, tone, etc), then jam!!

    • @jt624
      @jt624 Рік тому +3

      Ola, your hard work has paid off. I think alot of YOUR fans are also JP fans. Go for it brother, there's a reason JP asked you to be there. The cosmos have a way of working and bringing the right minds together! Represent the metal brotherhood!

    • @skyhorseprice6591
      @skyhorseprice6591 7 місяців тому

      What an _awesome_ moment that was, when JP himself invited you be a guest instructor, then complimented your creativity and ability on guitar.
      I have noticed that you are quite humble about your own guitar playing, even when a legend like John Petrucci tells you that you are awesome.
      So. Ola. I'm gonna give John some backup here. There are _so_ many guitarists coming out today who are playing impossible shit by the time they are 7 years old. You got shredders who shred til they're dead, you got True Djentlemen who chug, chugg, chuggify, and finally....
      ....the Highest Level. The One True TriChuggulator Of The Pumped Kind Thump! 👁️👀👁️
      You, Ola, are all of these, but you are not limited to them or by them. I listen closely to the 'demo songs!' that you always include with your videos, and what I've realized is that you are a much...
      .... _much_ better guitarist than you get credit for being. Your tone is always badass, with that _ridiculously_ wide & deep frequency response that few guitarists achieve. Because, of course, I just know that you've spent countless hours trying shit out & dialing everything in, in the constant quest for that _GoongaHeavy_ tone from the gravity well of a supermassive black hole!
      Your tone is one of the few truly murderous Metal Tones I've heard that retains an almost vintage warmth while remaining absolutely modern and thumpy.
      Your songwriting is excellent; no matter how brutal the track is that you create, there always seem to be loads of harmonic richness and polyphonic chord movement that adds a multidimensional shimmer to even the thrashiest djentrifications and rupturous raptures of distorturous musical torture.
      Also, bruhh...you can shred. You don't do it often, but when you do, it's very fluid.
      So. When John Petrucci compliments your playing, it's because he is hearing these things that set your playing style apart from most other metal guitarists. I'm really glad that JP said those things because more people should be paying attention to you as a guitarist, and as a songwriter.
      🤜💥🤛🤟🤟🎸

  • @kickshaw6855
    @kickshaw6855 Рік тому +225

    If there were more people like John, the world was a better place

    • @svogender
      @svogender Рік тому +3

      Spot on ..!! ❤

    • @jamesryder9158
      @jamesryder9158 Рік тому +9

      Wow! You got that right, I bet John has wonderful parents

    • @Ottophil
      @Ottophil Рік тому +1

      @@jamesryder9158tons of people with bad parents turned out fine. Blaming parents is a cop out for bad people

    • @Laihianrambo
      @Laihianrambo Рік тому

      @@Ottophil And the same goes other way around, A lot of scums have come from good parents

    • @benburnett8109
      @benburnett8109 Рік тому +1

      Certainly JP would correct your grammar as his first priority

  • @vikingmetaliscool
    @vikingmetaliscool Рік тому +85

    I love how John is as engaged in this interview as Ola. Like, both guys are super stoked to hang out together.

    • @jfo3000
      @jfo3000 Рік тому +8

      John is always so open and chill. It's like he can flow in conversation as easily as flowing music.
      Seems to be a great guy.

  • @DoctorQuerozena
    @DoctorQuerozena Рік тому +85

    This is probably the greatest episode in the history of the channel. I am personally very happy for Ola and I cannot imagine how thrilled and honored he was by Petrucci's invitation. Congratulations man, you really deserve it!

  • @yuvalargoetti5399
    @yuvalargoetti5399 Рік тому +50

    TBH I almost cried when he offered you to be an instructor in the guitar universe. I follow you since the beginning and I can't believe how much you've progressed! SAY YES!!!!!

  • @FilipFichoBoshevski
    @FilipFichoBoshevski Рік тому +61

    1:30 minutes in, and Ola is already sweating like crazy haha :D So awesome to have John there in person

  • @pollitotuve93
    @pollitotuve93 Рік тому +19

    Seeing Ola's face when is invited by John is priceless, is the face when you talk with a Superhero.

  • @fernandolopes2544
    @fernandolopes2544 Рік тому +54

    How not to love JP? A legend and at the same time as human and humble as it can be.

    • @bronsonjohnson9019
      @bronsonjohnson9019 Рік тому +4

      For years I refused to listen to dream theatre or just John in general. I realized a few years back, it’s just cuz I was jealous. Once I exorcised the green demon, I love his stuff. Can’t get enough of it.
      It’s both amazing and scary how projecting insecurities can effect shit.

    • @mateushayasaka
      @mateushayasaka 8 місяців тому

      And the way he is sitting showed a real interest in the conversation!

    • @DanielVerberne
      @DanielVerberne 8 місяців тому

      JP is absolutely humble. To hear the guy talk so casually about having to be on top of his huge repertoire of solos and creating new solos .... I mean, for us fans out there, the guy is close to a god, a legend, thanks to his incredible catalogue of work. He's definitely one of my heroes.

  • @nomijams
    @nomijams Рік тому +59

    This is the holy grail of all Petrucci interviews on UA-cam. Very relevant questions and what makes it unique is a JP fan like the rest of us is conducting it.
    Bravo, Ola! 👊🏽

  • @bodyman29
    @bodyman29 Рік тому +19

    I love how John Petrucci is so humble and handle a nervous fan so great by calming him with his humbleness.

  • @jasonjuneau2948
    @jasonjuneau2948 Рік тому +15

    Man, I even almost teared up when John asked him to be a guest instructor. And even if ola was nervous about teaching guitar he could just do a class on gear. He's a wizard when it comes to that stuff.

  • @benoitcousineau2341
    @benoitcousineau2341 Рік тому +10

    Ola please go to his camp ! I am so happy for you! You are living the dream, and don't let anyone take that away from you. Now you will be able to say that you've met, interviewed, and played with John Petrucci ! Ola, you've changed so many people's lives, but now after this, it's your life that will be foerever changed. Cheers from Montreal Canada.

  • @DonTitoification
    @DonTitoification Рік тому +6

    "because of you, I play guitar" You don't know how I empathise with that sentence

  • @Oilid
    @Oilid Рік тому +14

    Ola Englund's channel attracts me more than Netflix etc.

    • @mikegallagher2732
      @mikegallagher2732 Рік тому +1

      THAT'S the Fucking TRUTH !!!!! 😄🤘

    • @Oilid
      @Oilid Рік тому

      @@mikegallagher2732 🤘😉👍

  • @Luke_Lumberjack_Music
    @Luke_Lumberjack_Music Рік тому +29

    John is the Progfather for all of us ❤️🤘

  • @IPGuitars
    @IPGuitars Рік тому +11

    One of the coolest things I noticed immediately about this interview:
    Petrucci is fully engaged in talking directly with Ola. Amazing how much just turning your full attention to who you are talking to says about someone.

  • @s4tchowns
    @s4tchowns Рік тому +13

    I am not even a Dream Theater fan, but how can you not like John Petrucci?? Class act

  • @peevee605
    @peevee605 Рік тому +26

    You don’t have to be nervous, Ola. You and John sounds like old friends having a coffee and talking like you always do when you meet. This is ace.

  • @NickandShan
    @NickandShan Рік тому +8

    I couldn’t be happier for you Ola. That was pure genuine joy when John asked you to come

  • @johncrafton8319
    @johncrafton8319 Рік тому +8

    I took my son to a G3 concert in Minneapolis a few years ago, when it was John, Phil Collen, and Joe Satriani. The entire show was great, which was convenient since it was my son's second concert experience.
    When John played his new "Happy Song" off Terminal Velocity, my son's ears perked up, his whole demeanor changed, and he really got into it. He went from "this is cool" to "OMG THIS SONG IS AMAZING".
    Thank you, John. Not only for the awesome music (Falling Into Infinity is still my favorite album of yours), but also for allowing me to witness the moment my son got turned onto rock music.

  • @ajipboy
    @ajipboy Рік тому +48

    this man is a guitar-god yet he is just so down to earth basically. I LOVE JP! ❣❤

  • @riffheart
    @riffheart Рік тому +57

    The episode we all were waiting for. JP IS A MONSTER GUITAR PLAYER

  • @parsivulldyelectric585
    @parsivulldyelectric585 Рік тому +18

    I’m so happy for you, Ola, you really deserve it. Just like some of the comments down below, I actually teared up myself when I watched the way that you looked when John told you what a great player you are. What an honor. It’s not every day that you get told these things from one of your guitar inspirations. You deserve it Ola. Your one of the most sincere, humble and talented guys in the metal world that I know.

  • @sb632
    @sb632 Рік тому +15

    John is genuinely one of the best people. Loves music and his craft. Would love to meet him someday.

  • @Schmorgasblab
    @Schmorgasblab Рік тому +15

    "you're the reason progressive metal is as big as it is today"...huge compliment and it's funny how genuine John's reaction is-- he's a freeking legend. It's wild how humble he is. Awesome interview!

  • @-jk-2580
    @-jk-2580 Рік тому +6

    John is a absolute legend. Met him once, really nice guy.

  • @qrotagoras
    @qrotagoras Рік тому +10

    I cant imagine someone not loving John... so friendly and open-hearted

  • @jose_moya
    @jose_moya Рік тому +9

    I don't know how you hold the tears when JP invited you to be an instructor! What a class act, both of you!

  • @AlexRG8
    @AlexRG8 Рік тому +24

    Absolutely love John Petrucci 🤘☠️🤘. Holy sh*t balls Petrucci invited Ola to his camp as a instructor... I would have passed out, wake up crying of joy.
    😅

  • @JessWoess
    @JessWoess Рік тому +8

    What an honor to be asked that by the man himself! Congrats Ola. Well deserved!!

  • @Brian.Turner873
    @Brian.Turner873 Рік тому +18

    I don’t play metal, don’t listen to metal but man how much respect I have for you guys and what y’all do for the guitar community.

  • @g3petrucci
    @g3petrucci Рік тому +4

    For some reason i started singing The silent man during the interview. The first metal cd i bought back in 2001 was Metropolis pt2. My cousin told me to, I went back home and put it on my portable cd player. I was very nervous, didnt know what to expect. And then... click click "Safe in the light that sourounds me.. free of the fear and the pain.." The journey was on ❤️

  • @Exponerad
    @Exponerad Рік тому +17

    I’ve always admired your work ethics and John Petrucci is also one of the reasons why I play guitar. Seeing you get the acknowledgement you deserve by him asking you to be an instructor almost made me cry of pride for your behalf. You are an inspiring and amazing person, and I’m a proud Solar player because of that! As someone already wrote, you got this! You have more to offer than you know! Keep up the good work Buddy! 🤘And great episode too!

  • @mikebaldino333
    @mikebaldino333 Рік тому +10

    I shed a tear of happiness for you when he asked you to teach (you better do it!), can't imagine what that moment felt like, your mind must have been completely blown. Great interview, congrats!

  • @nachomagallanico
    @nachomagallanico Рік тому +9

    Shit man....i'm so pleased seeing John doing so well and winning Grammys and shit, even if I don't listen to their latest music anymore. DT was the pinnacle of musicianship for me during my late teen years, as it was for so many metalhead entering to prog for the first time. And he has the definite best instructional video in the 90's, Rock Disciplie inspired so many players, he even has stretching exercises on it. LEGEND

  • @julessimon7665
    @julessimon7665 Рік тому +5

    After 30 min later, I realized Petrucci not just incredible musician same time he is successful businessman. Dream Theater concerts and merchs selling great, his guitars selling great, other stuffs are selling great and he is really rich. It's great that he's making good money in a non-mainstream music genre and being satisfied with his art as an artist.

  • @Colakaktus
    @Colakaktus Рік тому +19

    John is such a nice guy

  • @marvinzimmermann_
    @marvinzimmermann_ Рік тому +17

    Petrucci did so much for the scene! He deserves the success with his signature lables and DT so much.
    Great interview!

  • @georgeangelakopoulos8884
    @georgeangelakopoulos8884 Рік тому +7

    Damn, what an honour from John himself!!! Well done Ola! You deserve this! Have fun man!

  • @NedJeffery
    @NedJeffery Рік тому +2

    I remember when I was a kid hearing the flutters from the Under a Glass Moon solo and it blew my mind. I could not figure out what the hell was going on!

  • @desfarr
    @desfarr Рік тому +33

    Great episode! It’d be cool to see Mark Tremonti featured on Coffee With Ola in the future.

    • @MonkeyDolphin
      @MonkeyDolphin Рік тому +7

      Agreed. Like Petrucci, Tremonti has always struck me as a humble student of the guitar, despite all his success. I admire that.

    • @keithbeef
      @keithbeef Рік тому +2

      That would be awesome to watch

  • @saulgoodman1390
    @saulgoodman1390 Рік тому +8

    What a guy! Such a legend, so humble.. You GOTTA do that that guitar camp, Ola!! DO IT! Don't let John down!

  • @ryj44
    @ryj44 Рік тому +2

    Wow! Congratulations, Ola! You’re the man. Petrucci said so! 💪🏻

  • @bernardolavin7941
    @bernardolavin7941 4 місяці тому +1

    John emanes a warm, tender ,kind of childish playful vibe. But you can tell he is very intelligent, methodical, centered, empathetic and solid strong guy. He is truly a great human being and an incredible talented artist. A jewel for our kind. Shout out to you ,mr. Petrucci!

  • @CodenameCuervo
    @CodenameCuervo Рік тому +14

    I learned more about Petrucci in this interview than in over 15 years of following his music, though for most it's probably 30 years! This is why we all support Ola because he brings the goods and represents heart and soul too. He used to practice 6 hours a day I think for me this was 5-8 just guitar, now today it's vocals, guitar, and songwriting, but before guys like Vai, Satriani, and Petrucci etc we as a general public had no idea on how to do this or what kind of effort to put in to actually get good results.
    This interview is great comfort food and congrats on the offer of teaching, I think people will think it's very awesome to just learn the basics about Haunted, SFU, and your solo career songwriting techniques, experiences, etc.

  • @andremouracosta
    @andremouracosta Рік тому +9

    For me, JP is the best guitarist ever. Period. Congrats, Ola. You deserved it!

  • @mikemajdmalla1620
    @mikemajdmalla1620 Рік тому +9

    John is the best musician ever walked the earth. I love him from the bottom of my heart.

  • @dawgietv
    @dawgietv Рік тому +5

    watching petrucci ask ola to be an instructor was enough to make a grown man cry :)

  • @chrislandrum62
    @chrislandrum62 Рік тому +3

    I've met John twice. This is him. Just super nice, open, humble. Great dude.

  • @jsmallsawe
    @jsmallsawe Рік тому +3

    Oh my god, Ola, this was incredible! I echo the sentiments of many others when I say that I was so thrilled for you when John invited you to the camp. You deserve it!

  • @alexponomarenko7800
    @alexponomarenko7800 Рік тому +4

    I think Ola & John are such wholesome dudes. Love them both.

  • @cliffthelightning
    @cliffthelightning Рік тому +4

    That moment when John asked you to come as an instructor was so genuine and wholesome. I love this channel and community. Very nice, passionate but also decent and respectful people. You deserve it!

  • @asolterocruz
    @asolterocruz Рік тому +5

    This is the most beautiful interview ever Ola, the moment that JP asked to be an instructor i kinda choked and got a teary eye like a really wholesome moment. We feel really proud of you Ola.

  • @metabel
    @metabel Рік тому +3

    I feel totally and fairly represented by Ola. This is the interview we've all been waiting for, my guitar hero interviewing our guitar hero. No pun intended, but it was a " Once in a lifetime" experience!
    So proud of you Ola!
    Cheers from Mexico 🇲🇽

  • @psionic6126
    @psionic6126 Рік тому +1

    Holy smokes!!! I would have sh*t my pants. I've been to the Dream theater concert in germany this week and i'm still nervous, by just seeing him a few steps in front of me. And it was my fourth time. Man....John is like Jesus to me! John, if you read this: I LOVE YOU MAN! I really do and don't feel bad about it. I stopped countig how often i dreamed about meeting you. The way you play just hits me right in the heart. I'm a fan since the early Majesty days and the one thing that never changed was the way how you connect your soul with the instrument. And i feel every little note. Thank you Mr. Petrucci for everything, even if you don't know me or us. I think i can speak for many when i say: May you live forever!

  • @MikaelLV
    @MikaelLV Рік тому +10

    Monster player. Always admired how precise his playing is. Down to mathematical detail. Petrucci is a guitar god

  • @BalashToth
    @BalashToth Рік тому +4

    This is the best coffee with Ola ever. It's like I'm sitting in the room with Ola and Petrucci. Amazing stuff. John is such a cool, down to Earth guy.

  • @alecangelo7443
    @alecangelo7443 Рік тому +11

    Ola and John let's go... While I don't listen to Dream Theatre just a few songs here and there... love his musicianship

  • @larzblast
    @larzblast Рік тому +2

    Some say, "Never meet your heroes."
    Then John Petrucci comes along and blows that theory completely out of orbit.
    I couldn't be any happier for you, Ola. Yes, I'm a simping drummer but dude, it's so heartwarming to see where your hard work has taken you, and what other adventures and highlights are still to come.
    Good on you, mate. I'm looking forward to seeing a video blog of your adventures as an instructor at Guitar Universe. Get 'em!

  • @DeanBothaMusic
    @DeanBothaMusic Рік тому +8

    John is such a kind and humble person. I have so much respect and admiration for him. What a stand up guy!

  • @TheMidgardViking
    @TheMidgardViking Рік тому +7

    Awesome interview. It's great to have someone interview John who is their own idol! You asked questions that no kne else ever asks, but that we've all been wondering about. Thank you to John Petrucci for spending that hour with you. So amazing. And such a great honor for you to join his guitar universe as an instructor. Amazing!

  • @leeevans7814
    @leeevans7814 Рік тому +4

    Amazing. What a gentleman John is. You’ve obviously accepted his invitation to become an instructor at Guitar Universe? You deserve it man

  • @addersforkaustria
    @addersforkaustria Рік тому +1

    The definition of "star-struck" and it's adorable to see!

  • @naehumiegaming
    @naehumiegaming Рік тому +3

    John Petrucci is so really KIND. Ola you did a great job there!✨ Congrats!

  • @ivsiguitarist
    @ivsiguitarist Рік тому +6

    It was fun watching Ola balance between keeping his composure and totally geeking out. Great job.

  • @IcaroPaivaTV
    @IcaroPaivaTV Рік тому +3

    Ola, thank you for sharing this interview. Petrucci has a similar meaning to me as he has to you, he's the reason I decided to pursuit this guitar life. I am so happy for you, for sitting there with John, sharing stories and everything, and then being invited to be an instructor at Guitar Universe. You deserve all the amazing things you have conquered. This is the best Coffee With Ola you've ever did

  • @rmp5s
    @rmp5s Рік тому +1

    John is a living legend.

  • @MichaelAE
    @MichaelAE Рік тому +3

    The old Petrucci forum days were special! There was so much knowledge floating around back then. Misha Mansoor, Marshall Harrison, Tom Quayle... Honestly, I've probably forgotten more names that were on there than I remember. There was an amazing Canadian guitarist on there as well, and I can't recall his name but I have his albums on an old computer. I miss those days.

    • @Cloudburzt
      @Cloudburzt Рік тому

      Chris Feener, I suspect it would have been. Definitely worth checking more of his stuff out from after those years.
      I think Rick Graham was on there as well. Martin Miller, Quayle, Harrison, Mansoor, Andy Wood, Andy James, Chris Brooks, Carl Roa. Good times!

  • @F_TH15_CHANN3l
    @F_TH15_CHANN3l Рік тому +10

    Amazing Ola! You have accomplished so much in your life! Be proud my dude! You made it!

  • @alexanderlantukh6514
    @alexanderlantukh6514 Рік тому +5

    John is an absolutely amazing person. Thank you Ola for the great interview.

  • @yumcaxion9993
    @yumcaxion9993 Рік тому +3

    Your nervousness at the beginning, John Petrucci being so down to earth, honest and interested in the discussion you were having and just the whole vibe: it's all so genuine, has very few if any of the sometimes awkward trappings of an actual interview and is a pleasure to watch. Huge congratulations on being invited as an instructor! Whether you do it or not, I think you have a lot to offer in that realm not just as a player, but also as someone who has made so many videos testing gear and dialing in tone and explaining the process, which is such a huge part of playing guitar in general. Your videos have helped me a lot in (finally) dialing in a setup and developing tone settings that make me excited to play and I'm sure that's the case for tons of other of your viewers as well.

  • @ThePanchofrasse
    @ThePanchofrasse Рік тому +29

    Hej Ola! Jag tar mig friheten att skriva på svenska. Vilken otrolig intervju med en levande legend som John Petrucci är. Intervju var inspirerande och mycket givande. Jag ser fram emot erbjudandet han gav dig att få vara instruktör på hans camp, jag tror personligen att du har mycket att erbjuda

  • @kostaskioles5102
    @kostaskioles5102 Рік тому +4

    Ola officialy made it to a whole new level, when Petrucci talked about his camp I was thinking come on Ola could be an instructor there and a minute later, there he goes, Ola seemed high on life after that and as a longtime viewer even I felt extremely happy. This interview is the best thing on UA-cam right now.

  • @lecorsaire2283
    @lecorsaire2283 Рік тому +1

    Awesome interview! It’s always a pleasure to hear from John, and you asked him just about everything I would have lol! Congrats on the invite!
    I had the same reaction when I heard the new recording of Gemini on Terminal Velocity! I loved it ever since I first saw Rock Discipline, and I also had the mp3 of the original back in the day. I was kind out of bummed out that he didn’t record it for Suspended Animation, but the wait was definitely worth it.
    Loved that you brought up the Petrucci forum too! Along with the Megadeth forum (Total Anarchy!) and Harmony Central, that was my go to message board back in the day.

  • @sinisterminister9920
    @sinisterminister9920 Рік тому +1

    The Troooooch, what a friggin’ sweet heart. You inspired us all
    brother🥲

  • @C-Ro
    @C-Ro Рік тому +3

    35:19 Those moments bringts tears to my eyes. Anyone who puts so much heart and skill into something doesn't need to be shy. Of course, Ola also attracts new customers to Guitar Universe, but JB certainly wouldn't ask if he didn't think you could do it. And the economic aspect will certainly not be the deciding factor. Ola, you can do it!

  • @Killerklownsfromouterspace
    @Killerklownsfromouterspace Рік тому +4

    It’s actually really cool Ola. You can tell your nervous but you are at your most comfortable that I’ve seen with this interview. He’s your hero so that alone is beyond nerve racking as an interviewer. Hell, I’m nervous for you and I’m just a listener/fan. Thanks again for all you do man. You are an absolute beast! And thanks to John for being an influence to you. Because of that we have Coffee w/ Ola. GREAT interview!!!

  • @peterlefrancois5558
    @peterlefrancois5558 Рік тому +1

    WOW Ola you deserve this, go have the experience of a life time!

  • @matt1er912
    @matt1er912 2 місяці тому +2

    John is just the best I can’t say anything more I never had an actual favorite guitarist but John is it for me pure class amazing feel , technical ability and just being a wonderful writer and human . Never cocky never to much just perfect In my opinion

  • @thesolitarytroubadour9894
    @thesolitarytroubadour9894 Рік тому +3

    One of the best JP interviews! JP had such a similar impact on so many of us and seeing that mirrored in you really brought out that personal aspect! Now, go join the universe!

  • @flotzilla1126
    @flotzilla1126 Рік тому +6

    What a down to earth guy John is! Amazing interview! Don't sell yourself short Ola. You deserve the invite he gave you!

  • @dusty3913
    @dusty3913 Рік тому +2

    There’s nothing better than an interviewer who is genuinely interested and eager to listen to the interviewee. The nervousness faded as you settled into a conversational style. Awesome job.

  • @timchilman
    @timchilman Рік тому

    Bloody awesome interview. What an honor and privilege to be asked to guitar universe in the middle of the interview.

  • @ThrashingThruTheSnow
    @ThrashingThruTheSnow Рік тому +7

    Wow , incredible how humble John Petrucci is , just how he sits and gives Ola his full attention .
    Very interesting interview .
    Good work !!

  • @BurntSquirrel
    @BurntSquirrel Рік тому +3

    How many people can say that their dreams came true AND they get to record it and show everyone!? This is so awesome Ola!

  • @Benteparle
    @Benteparle Рік тому +1

    Little teenager Ola was back in the room today. The joy was felt. That was a very nice "Coffee with".

  • @Jin.Yoon.
    @Jin.Yoon. Рік тому +1

    "We are still not cool"
    said one of the coolest guitarist of one of the coolest band ever 😆

  • @LifeHawkeye
    @LifeHawkeye Рік тому +8

    Favorite parts of this djinterview for me:
    1) John inviting Ola to be an instructor at his guitar camp.
    2) Ola telling John that he put a poster of him up in the bathroom 😂 I literally LOL’d at that one!
    Ola I’m sure you won’t read this but if you do, you deserve to be an instructor at John’s camp and it’s not just because of the huge brand you’ve created in the metal community. You legitimately have excellent tone and feel to your playing so you are a more than capable instructor. I know you have never considered yourself a lead player but you definitely are no slouch my friend. Plus, you’ve got one of the coolest dogs in the world. I’m probably going to buy one of your lefty model Solar guitars and get the same type of dog as you….so yeah you’ve really been influencing me a lot lately my friend. Loved the djinterview Ola!

  • @michaelm1619
    @michaelm1619 Рік тому +8

    Never been a DT fan but JP is a beast & hell of a down to earth guy.

    • @JS-jo3wj
      @JS-jo3wj Рік тому

      Out of curiosity, what has been the barrier to getting into DT for you?

    • @michaelm1619
      @michaelm1619 Рік тому

      @@JS-jo3wj the vocals. The same with Judas Priest, Megadeth, ACDC. Love everything else just not the vocals. I'm odd lol

    • @ShinyCLEM
      @ShinyCLEM Рік тому

      @@michaelm1619 It's kinda the same for me, at least for DT. There's a few instrumental albums of DT so I'm fine, and Liquid Tension Experiment is basically DT without vocals 😂

    • @JS-jo3wj
      @JS-jo3wj Рік тому

      @@michaelm1619 I can understand that. There are some vocalists that I just can't understand people not liking. James LaBrie is not one of them lol. He's definitely an acquired taste

  • @RobertZembrzycki
    @RobertZembrzycki 5 місяців тому +1

    Whenever I feel bad, I return to this video. Seing Ola so moved and happy immediately makes me happy too! This is my feel good video, as weird as it may sound!

  • @wesleytrott6397
    @wesleytrott6397 Рік тому +1

    John inviting Ola to be an instructor at his guitar camp was priceless! What an honor! Congrats Ola. 👏

  • @RyvenProductions
    @RyvenProductions Рік тому +4

    I have so much respect for these two men. What a fantastic interview.