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As a mere mortal YT viewer, the more clickbaity the title and thumbnail, the less I want to click on it. It has got out of hand to the point that the title and thumbnail don't even reflect the content of the video at all.
I mean. You just clicked on a video with clickbait in it.
@OniDasAlagoas yeah what's your point? Lmao every video is click bait? Teach us genius
@@Yakomoe I'm literally just pointing the obvious.
@@OniDasAlagoas ROFL
Exactly! I will deliberately ignore all videos/content I see as blatant clickbait. Unfortunately, it's probably a sad reflection of today's increasingly braindead society.
The "get your income off of UA-cam" is actually a really insightful thing you don't see a lot of creators talk about in terms of not only the financial benefit, but also the mental health benefit of not having your income tied to a measure of success of something you love that's ultimately out of your control. Great video!
I don't understand your comment. Why is it "insightful" to want to make money from a UA-cam channel and then create a video to make money from UA-cam? Secondly, his income is tied to a "measure of success". Without views he wouldn't get subscribers, and without subscribers he wouldn't be able to do deals with Sweetwater, sell his courses, etc, etc. Lastly, "mental health benefit"? This isn't a 9 to 5 job where you get paid for hours worked. You create something and put it out into the world to be judged. If nobody likes it you lose twice. Your ego is harmed and your wallet is empty. As I said, I don't understand your comment.
@@thomasdequincey5811 100%.
@@thomasdequincey5811 He's saying YT creators are dependent on the whims of the UA-cam algorithm. views and subscribers and "interaction" are indeed measurable. But how the algorithm works, how and why it recommends videos to people,... Nobody knows, and it changes all the time. UA-cam is not accountable either - even if they act in bad faith to actively and negatively impact (part of) their creators, they can't be sued. Unlike for instance an author who could sue their publisher if said publisher acts in bad faith.
I watched the lesson video immediately. It is, sincerely, one of the best blues lesson videos I've seen. I bookmarked it right away to work on this weekend. Adam Levy is a real musician. You are a real musician. People don't realize how privileged we are to have access to this information, related with such patience and care that anyone can understand it and incorporate it into their practice. For those of us who remember how hard it was to obtain information like this before UA-cam, it feels like being let in on a secret. In fact, if you had told me 25 years ago that one day I would have instant access to the wisdom of Adam Levy and other musicians of his caliber I would have assumed it's because I had died and gone to heaven. I get that some of your videos need to be about helping some company sell gear, but your live performance and lesson videos are about growing the garden of good music, and that's all anyone should care about.
It’s possible to care about music AND gear, the two aren’t mutually exclusive.
Here here, Rhett, well said! I have felt (feel) the same pain. Keep at it dude, LOVE your channel! xoxo
Hi Scott!
Thanks Scott!
What a legend. This immediately undoes the damage that your clickbaitey (but ultimately necessary) thumbnails do to the bassists on YT. Also keep up the player of the week, I've found so many great people there!
Have you guys ever collabed??? Man I would love to see that!
You are a good player and teacher. Please stop whining because you only got s participation last place trophy. It really come across as a soft millennial. .@@BeNinjaMin12
That Adam Levy video was, literally, one of the most helpful videos for blues improv that I’ve seen recently.
I saw it and didn't click on it because I wasn't interested in watching, and I am someone who watches most of your videos. Maybe it was partly the algorithm but also the viewers. Granted, I am someone that knows far less of the UA-cam machinery than you, just a thought.
Rhett, near as I can tell, the algorithm has changed. I’m not getting videos from channels I subscribe to recommended to me like I used to. I have changed nothing on my end. Something is up with UA-cam’s algorithm. Is anyone else seeing this?
I constantly have to physically check my subscriptions tab. Then I wonder how isn’t this video featured? I subscribed for a reason.
Yeah, found myself unsubbed some folks as well. Its been an ongoing “conspiracy” in the background of those who look into it regularly enough.
Same here. I have to check subscriptions to find some content and have had to subscribe again to channels that I have watched regularly. I haven't figured out how YT can choose to drop channels from my subscriptions. Especially when I watch all of the content on the dropped channels.
Same, if I don't click on videos of a channel for few weeks, the channel literally disappear.
same here
Honest conversation can seem like such a rare find these days but when you stumble upon it, damn it's refreshing to hear. Thanks Rhett and keep rockin' ! Love your content.
I really admire you for sharing this in such a transparent and human way. Hang in there
Adam Levy is a gem! He's played on so many formative records for me! Thanks for doing the vid! I was hella excited for you having that opportunity man, i know that had to be an honor! Im sorry for the speed bump. I struggle with emotional momentum disruption, i know thats got to be frusterating. Gotta say, Its pretty cool that you used this obstacle as an opportunity to give us some seriously good advice. Much appreciated! Good luck with the vid & course!
Even monster budget movies have to worry about titles and thumbnails. It ain't just UA-cam. Cheers Rhett!
Yes, but they have entire teams of people whose job it is to handle all of that. The actors and writers can focus on just making the movie.
@mgsg50 maybe it's time for Rhett to build a team! Cheers!!
I skipped the video you're talking about for 2 reasons:
1) I don't come here for lessons, I come for vlogs and seeing gear that I don't have access to.
2) I have no idea who the other guy is.
Please, for your own benefit, look up Adam Levy and learn more about him. If you play guitar, he's worth knowing about. If you LOVE guitar, he's essential to know about. Really. He's a great player.
@@madmick78
I know his videos. He’s just not my cup o’ tea.
I like Rhett’s videos.
Well, most of them. 😄
Completely fair, you don't have to watch anything you don't want to watch and not every video is going to be relevant to every user. That said, you missed one hell of a video. This was a fantastic lesson and Adam is an incredible guitarist that we could all benefit from watching. I am really glad Rhett had the opportunity to collab with him on the lesson and that we all get to see a snippit of it for free.
@@CorbCorbin Fair enough. He is phenomenal, though.
@@madmick78 Thank you so much.
I think it's worth being a little careful when blaming "UA-cam" - the reality is UA-cam just wants to promote what will lead to people watching for the longest period of time. It is frustrating that a good a thumbnail and title is SO important but it makes complete sense. If when people see the video they don't click on it, UA-cam can't promote it - why would they if no one wants to even click on it.
Thinking in terms of people and not algorithms makes it at least a bit less frustrating.
Don’t sweat it man…..we all understand that sometimes it’s the nature of the beast. We’ll be here to support you no matter what.
Putting a cheesy, stupid YT bait thumbnail on a video you're genuinely proud of is soul-crushing work. What you're describing about a video being DOA, far below what you're used to has been almost my entire experience on YT since about 2016.
I’ve been subscribed to you for years, you can see it your face on thumbnails when you have to put them up that you don’t want to be doing that. We gotcha brotha and know it’s not a “you” thing!
This is why it can't become your income. Just like a writer who's on an assignment, not a project of their choosing (product demos); just like a writer for, say, Rolling Stone, who has a deadline, The quality of the content suffers when you have to think about quantity. When it stops being your passion project and becomes what you MUST do. I quit uploading, almost two years ago. Because I'm not inspired right now, because I'm busy right now, and because I can. That's why I'm proud of my work. The MOMENT my work becomes commissioned, it becomes my yoke and it suffers and so do I.
Content Idea: I'd love to hear your take on the "spaghetti western" guitar sound. To me, those are some of the most iconic guitar riffs of all time. Would love a deep dive in the history, the players, and gear they used
I’m gonna have to second this
That’s a great idea!
Rhett, as a UA-cam content creator, I don't think you can expect every video to be successful. Your very good at the UA-cam video game. "Not every swing is going to be a homerun".
And you nailed right there!
I saw the video before you took it down and really enjoyed it. As a beginner/intermediate guitar player, I thought you both did a great job explaining how to start soloing in a blues jam. So sorry that YT does not recognize the time and effort… 😢
I'll often roll my eyes or get a quick chuckle when Beato's thumbnail has him with some shocked, incredulous look or a pouty, forlorn look, but I know exactly why. He's playing the game.
@@WeirdErnie I just roll my eyes at him. Lol
yeah you and your 64 subscribers lol
@@robmlisanti dude. Not throwing shade at all. I watch a ton of Rick's videos. I don't care if anyone watches mine. I'm literally acknowledging one of the key points of this video.
The game is a rat race.
Fantastic video. As someone who has spent the past year or so building my channel and audience, this really speaks to me. I fill my lessons with so much usable, deep information, I spend countless hours editing audio, video and preparing lesson materials etc but the thing that I get so anxious about is coming up with a catchy title and thumbnail. Up until 3am messing around with thumbnails and titles after a day of 9 private lessons too.. it’s brutal man!
On the plus side, my channel has grown faster than I ever imagined and I have over 1000 paying Patreon members who value my instruction. I now essentially just ignore the UA-cam ad revenue as it’s so hit and miss.
Anyway, thanks for speaking out on this. It’s reassuring to hear an established guitar UA-camr say these things.
P.S: Adam is a good friend of mine and we’ve done a few collab videos together (working on one currently funnily enough).. he deserves the attention of anybody looking to improve their playing.
Alex you’re a great teacher and I love your low key style. Your lessons are usually way beyond my skill level, and I’m not part of your Patreon, but I have purchased some individual lesson materials which keep me busy for weeks! P.S. I’m the one who requested a video on how you make your videos, but you should never listen to me.
Your channel is easily top three for guitar instruction Alex. You're great at explaining and the look and vibe of your videos is super-relaxed -- honestly sometimes I watch a couple in a row just because I like the look and sound so much. The algorithm seemed to throw you my way because I was sitting in front of Tom Waits stuff trying to figure out what the guitars were doing.
Good luck 👍🏾 💓
I agree with the other commenters here, Alex. Your lesson videos are inspiring and are generally a stretch for my playing, but give me the hope that I can improve. It is clear you put a load of work in, but maybe none of us realise the real scale of the task. Please don't feel unappreciated.
I’m a fan of your posts! Love your content. Owe you a cup of coffee, at the least 😉
Hey Rhett, this is great insight. I also hate the "UA-cam face" -- the mouth hanging open in fake shock that something could actually do something/not do something that somebody else said it can't/can do. When I see which UA-camrs have sky high subscription numbers, it really makes me wonder what the key to success is. For me, I appreciate your basic, straightforward style of presenting information. You seem like someone I'd like to hang with.
You're doing great work and are keeping me watching for years now at this point. Keeping putting them out and I'll keep watching.
This was really important for me to see. As a guitar guy who's been doing something for a longgggg time (my newsletter) along with other things thrown in like UA-cam, social, blogs, etc. it's always refreshing to see realness like this. Thanks Rhett.
This reminds me very much of a mission statement that I read once called "the things we think and do not say". Bravo.
It's the age old problem. As soon as we try to make a living doing something we love, it screws up why we started doing it in the first place.
Rhett! This is absolutely one of the best & most honest videos! You're speaking truth! I know a few "big" content creators who've said similar things in conversations.
You nailed a lot of reality to the wall. I hope people will watch & learn from this VALUABLE information that you're sharing here!
It bums me out that YTers have make these silly thumbnails and titles just to see any engagement, but I’m glad you’re open about this issue. Love the content. Cheers.
I have an honest question. I've been watching Rhett's videos since almost the beginning. There is not a single piece of content of his that doesn't come up in my feed. I clicked on the video in question, and in less than a minute, I realized I didn't care for it, so I turned it off. Is it possible that if enough people do what I did, the algorithm will stop the video from showing up in more people's feeds? Or is it much more thumbnail based like Rhett is describing?
I did the same thing. I like Adam Levy, but it didn't seem to have his Jazz content covered, so I wasn't interested.
Yes, you clicking off the video makes its performance suffer. What I wonder is the following:
Why would you click on a video which then gives you exactly what it says, and then still only give it 30 seconds of your time? What were you expecting that (if included) would have made you actually watch the whole thing?
@Jamsville I gave it a chance, I didn't enjoy the video, I watched something else. It's pretty simple. I'm sure a lot of people do the same thing.
So here's something some folk might know and some might not. UA-cam will also stop recommending videos to people if they have the bell notifications on for the channel but don't click on the videos when they are notified. So, this can also reduce impressions but yes if you click on a video and don't watch it, UA-cam will definitely push it less.
Yes, it's entirely possible and even plausible. UA-cam gives creators extensive analytics on every video, including watch time and drop off rates (basically how many viewers clicked off how many minutes into the video). The algorithm gods seem to value high retention, low drop off. The algorithm is data driven, not subjective judgement. Even if the video had a clickbaity thumbnail with a good number of initial clicks, but high drop off, I don't know for a fact but it seems plausible the algorithm will lessen it's promotion of a video that viewers arent watching for very long. A sign the content isn't engaging them. But only Rhett would know whether the drop off was different to his other vids.
I’m seeing a lot of people in the comments share my same sentiment: it’s not that I didn’t see it or UA-cam didn’t show it, I saw it and passed. For as much of the sentiment of wanting to give videos to your 14 year old self is awesome (and when I was learning I picked up a TON from you), I feel like the main draw of your channel is YOU. The vlogs, the opinions, the advice, that’s what I’m here for. I personally would much rather click on you talking about some weird pedal or amp, or give production tips, or just show a fun gig you did then I would the UA-cam formulaic “*Insert Guitar Hero* shows how a REAL PRO SOLOS with the PENTATONIC 🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🎸🎸🤯🤯 (watch till the end!!) (feat. *insert guitar hero*) also BUY MY NEW COURSE”. There are just way to many other spots across the platform already making that content lol
I am glad the video is back. I missed it when I was searching for the long version
Tim Pierce has said the same thing. He has to spend a ridiculous amount of time creating a thumbnail and title for his videos.
4:23 so you're telling me there's a hours long compilation of you mogging at the camera?
I’m losing it rn I absolutely cannot
I need that. We need that.
For what it's worth, the course is amazing. I'll likely be chewing on it for months. Between the Blues Guitar Blueprint, and the Fretboard Fundamentals courses, I'm set for at least a solid year.
I like how average people in these comments are like…nah, I think you’re wrong, it was the content.
Especially when you have someone like mrbeast saying thumbnails and titles are one of the most important aspects of getting views.
I remember watching one YT’er say that not having one of those cringey thumbnails is like opening a restaurant without a sign on the front.
You can put up any thumbnail and title you want, if people aren’t interested in the content contain therein, they won’t click.
I think the point of my post is that based on what successful UA-camrs say that’s not entirely true.
Now retention…maybe. You see a lot of popular YT’ers who make the payoff of the video at the very end - like to see if Rob guessed all of the guitars correctly - or which team of random strangers will win the $1M. I’m sure these are strategies which solve the second half of the equation.
I saw that video and really enjoyed it. The only thing is, it had an undertone of trying to sell me something and I usually immediately switch off videos like that. As soon as someone gets to the “sell line” I’m out.
If I had to guess as to why the video wasn’t doing well I would say it may have to do with the content as opposed to the quality. You and Adam are both fantastic musicians, and I watch practically every one of your videos, except for ones about blues guitar. I have a suspicion the majority of guitarists who watch YT just aren’t that interested in the genre. It just feels a bit tired and stale in 2024.
Based on analytics, what types of videos do the best? I reckon the gear-related ones, trips to righteous guitar, what is the *blank* sound etc.
I started on playing blues, been playing blues for 20+ years. Have no interest in blues videos or watching people play the blues lol. I tried watching a Kingfish video the other day and was like "meh, I'm bored". I like different, Tim Henson blew me away when he came on the scene and lately I've been learning Chickin' Pickin' from Johnny Hiland.
@@nothingchannel111 I think a lot of people forget that part of what made the genre so popular decades ago was the songs. Like Crossroads, Statesboro Blues, Hideaway, Dust My Broom, Key to the Highway, Stormy Monday etc are all great SONGS. That’s what people love and remember, the guitar playing was the icing on the cake. For as incredible a player as someone like SRV was, he also had an incredibly solid catalog as a foundation for his virtuosity.
One kind of video I’d definitely be into watching is a primer on how to write blues-based original songs in a modern context. Like how are The Black Keys for example able to straddle the line so successfully? They were able to write these bluesy rock songs that appealed to 65 year olds all the way down to people in their teens and younger. They’re not my favorite band or anything but that’s a pretty admirable feat in the modern era.
I appreciate you and your channel, keep fighting the good fight.
But in the end, the culprit isn't UA-cam and its management, the culprit is viewers. Because the UA-cam algorithim is just a learning machine that does what people, by their viewing habits, teach it to do. We have met the enemy and it is us.
Yes and... No : ) It's partially the viewers but also the fact that the algorithm is seen as the only truth. The problem is that the viewing data is not just used for analyzing what may work well or not, it is also actively influencing what is being presented to viewers (the algorithm). In other words the algorithm is influencing the data which then feeds the same algorithm again. This makes it very hard for any other great content or new ways which haven't been tried yet to through the filter of the algorithm and therefore won't scores well, which i return feed the algorithm again and so on and so on.
@@florisbackx1744 Yes, I understand. But UA-cam is a for-profit business and it is under no obligation to privilege the information that a channel owner thinks it should. YT privileges the information that works for its business model. No one has to like it, just understand it.
Very humble video, Rhett. I really appreciate your vision because I’ve just started my channel and is very frustrating how the algorithm decides everything. Hey, by the way, fan of your channel from Spain ;)
The video was slow paced and kind of basic, you need to break it up with chapters, and give an overview in the beginning of what you are about to see, and put a little pep in your step. There was a lot of room for improvement. Study Mr. Beast (I'm not joking) how he pulls you into the video from the very first second and keeps you engaged. Keep at it, love your channel and content.
agree here. I just went and watched and it just starts out with some guitar playing that goes on too long. While nice, what's the point of the vide? If a user cant tell immediately, why should they keep watching?
And yet if the exact content in the video was happening in front of you in real life, you wouldn’t say the same thing lol. You wouldn’t be expecting jump cuts, text, zoom in and outs.
@@Jamsville unfortunately UA-cam isn’t real life so you have to do things to keep it interesting. I don’t make the rules
I love your videos and you input. I am a intermediate guitar player and search videos about things that pertain to me, my playing, and things i want to learn more about. I really dont give much thought into the thumbnail, but i can understand its importance. Keep doing what you are doing. I hope it works for you so you keep doing it. But it helps me out alot.
Thanks for doing what you do and dealing with those frustrations. It helps. It helps alot of us.
Thanks for the honesty and transparency. UA-cam is no joke and I really appreciate all your coaching and inspiration. I still get stuck because title and thumbnails are so challenging!
I replied to another comment from Alex Farron and the same applies to you, Daniel. You have become a really valued element of me improving my playing. I even read your emails!
@@superreality3823 Super kind!! Thank you for saying that.
First off I did watch the video last night and it was great. Adam plays more my style of music, (I’m even older than him) and your course will help me advance my chops past the beginner-intermediate stage been stuck in for years. I’m really looking forward to that.
Much success Rhett, ATB
Eh... dont blame youtube. IMO people wanna see gear talk more than lessons. Just an assumption but you shouldnt expect a short lesson video to do as well as one that showcases unique gear.
No, you can blame UA-cam. If UA-cam isn't even showing the thumbnail to people then all who aren't subscribed to Rhett Shull will not see the video and be able to click on it. People who are subscribed might only want to see gear talk, but that doesn't go for everyone on UA-cam who is interested in learning guitar.
As someone who is interested in the content creation side, I really appreciate the honest opinions and advice.
You're highlighting the core problem with YT as a business: you can't rely on ad revenue as a primary income source. And honestly, most bigger creators don't. It's like 10% or so of their income. And that's because it's so unreliable.
But also, for newer content creators: know that the algorithm is tuned based on human behavior. So, if the algorithm isn't promoting a video, it's because people see the title and thumbnail and don't click. There's so much content on UA-cam, and you have to really go hard in order to get people to watch your content. In short, design for people, not robots.
I feel your pain. Very refreshing to hear your honesty.
I don't care what viewers say or like. My self-worth does not depend on anyone's opinion but my own. It's best to move on and go to the next project.
Thanks for being honest and open. This will greatly help me and my wife with our approach to our channel 🙂
Thanks Rhett, you are doing an awesome job and I always appreciate the amount of time you take to create these videos. .
Thank you for addressing the deleted video, I was a bit gutted that I did not have the time to see it and wanted to know what happened.
The current youtube meta is in a sad state.
The Adam's video is great and thank you so much for making it.
Thank you Rhett, keep pushing brother. ✊🏽
Anybody who has watched Rhetts videos knows that the information that he offers is incredibly informative and will automatically click on it because it is his content. I greatly appreciate the chance to learn so many things by watching his channel. You rock man!
I watched & enjoyed the video you took down. I’m also an admirer or Adam Levy. He’s genuinely talented, humble & plays to whatever song he’s playing on. I’m very happy that you were able to do a course with Adam & I look forward to checking it out
Knowing full well how the game works, I watch everything you put out; even if it’s not my bag. You deserve all the credit, support and success that comes your way. Love you bro ❤
Thank you!! Well said!! As someone who is trying to build a channel it is discouraging. Writing and producing music is what pays my bills. It is hard to stay motivated to create content that is helpful or even being asked for but fails in the algorithm.
Love your videos Rhett. Great that you are educating us on how much effort is involved also. Keep it up
Hey man, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the lesson video, even as someone who has been playing for 30 years. I probably came across it because I scroll my “Subscriptions” feed. I’m glad I watched it before you took it down.
The most honest tuber out there!!! And a brilliant musician and teacher! This is the realest video I hAve seen on this platform!!!
Thank You Rhett, it's hard for musicians to make a living no matter what... but we really back what you are doing in spite of the medium .With you all the way
This was so great to hear! Thanks for expressing my same frustrations!
You are the only UA-camr I have notifications set for. I guess it's mainly because of this that I do get to see all of your videos. I make a point of watching all of them and liking and sometimes commenting on them, because I enjoy your content, I like you as a person, and also because I know that it helps you show up more in the algorithm when enough people do that. But it is ridiculous that this is even necessary for the audience to be thinking about and be intentional about, because not everyone will realize that this is how things work. It's great that you're open about this, this helps in creating awareness. And I'm very happy that I'm not in your shoes what with making all those faces just to pay my mortgage 😄
i love your honesty, brother... i've loved all your videos for a year or two now, and respect your rad hustle. thanks for giving us a peek behind the curtain. i wish youtube would not hinder you / youtubers like this.
Sad to hear this... :(
I was fortunate to see it and was one of my favorite videos of yours. Made me solo for 2h straight
Keep going! :)
Rhett, you need to remember that you’re reaching and helping so many people. The impact you want to be having is being had. You have manifested it. We’re all grateful for you. All nearly 700,000 of us.
Thanks for the update and honesty!
I actually enjoyed and learned from the video yesterday. I picked up on some tasty blues licks and got some insight on repetition is not always a bad thing, just augment it a little. I dug it Man. Keep doing what you do.
I definitely feel this as a very low level content creator. It’s made me just take a more casual approach to the videos as just a hobby. I can’t imagine what it must feel like with your entire monthly income based on UA-cam. Hang in there. You make great stuff, and I’ve never been disappointed clicking on any of your videos.
I saw the first upload and was going to watch it later. I often watch a few seconds so I can find videos in my history. Anyways, when I was going to watch I noticed it was gone and was wondering what happened. It sucks that everything has to be so engagement optimized, especially when some of us actually want to spend time on valuable videos we can learn from. At any rate, I guess I'll go watch the re-upload now.
Thx for the brutal honesty!!!
I seriously didn't even see this on my feed. I tried this whole UA-cam thing but copy strike is horrible for trying to do covers. Maybe one day.
Thank you for this transparency, it’s cool man even though it may feel uncool to give us a peek behind the curtain
I like the candid videos of channel performance, you're also pretty funny knocking yt. Seems a lot of channels these days are becoming more candid about yt and talking about ads, leveraging the algorithm, and loopholes for its silliness.
This is so surprising because i watched, liked, and I think even saved for later that video because i found it so helpful. I'm glad another version is up. UA-cam is a fickle and i hadn't considered how it'd make you gun-shy to invest the time and money in travel or other ambitious videos.
Glad I'm subscribed and got the heads up. I fully enjoyed that video with Adam, and learned from it.
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I watch what’re you post because I know there going to be good content consistently! Keep up the good work but don’t quit your day job ( being a really good musician). Come to Phoenix area sometime so I can see you & your band in concert!
Hang in there Rhett, you're not the only one who thinks UA-cam can suck. There are a handful of reasons why it stinks, like what you're talking about, lying to get views called clickbate. All the commercials nobody really cares about. I am not going to pay money for ad free content. There is plenty of historical content that is "too graphic " and so it's blurred out and yet some isn't. The algorithms have changed to direct me to things I couldn't care for. And on and on... On the same coin, UA-cam is an amazing educational, entertaining, interesting, informative platform. ☯️
I always wondered about those thumbnails. Hilarious the way you described doing it. I'd feel the same way. I always enjoy the content and your authentic approach.
It was a great video! I often don't watch the more educational guitar video until I'm at home and can actually focus on it, rather than something i can listen to in the background and occasionally glance at while working. I don't think the algorithm caters to that...
Always appreciate the transparency, Rhett. Keep up the great work and loving the content.
Rhett, keep going . I’ve been watching you for literally years and you have come a long way! Love your videos which are always entertaining and have learned a good bit along the way. I have been playing guitar myself for a long time and never stop learning new things about music, equipment and life.
It is getting harder and harder for great musicians to make ends meet! I appreciate your content, Rhett!
Rhett, I am a long time watcher and follower and your channel is one of few I get back to again and again without being annoyed ;) That is because you are true and authentic and as far as I can tell clear and honest. I totally get that face making feels cringy, that is only from your perspective. Looked from the outside, none of your face or posing thumbnails looks or feels cringy, weird or strange. Honestly! It's perfect, it's just you, man! Because you don't take yourself too serious, that feels strange. But in the end that is very congenial and makes you an authentic person. Just keep up the good work, man!
Thanks for the video. Definitely feel this. Can be pretty frustrating at times. But I don't think there's any other alternative that comes close to doing what UA-cam does that's worth considering. In the meantime, I'm just grateful to be here.
Love what you do, Rhett. What ever I find it interesting.
Thanks for making this video. I thought this was a thing that plagued smaller channels. I spend so much time crafting my videos. When the impressions are just not there it says your video never had a chance. There is nothing more discouraging than that. Bad comments? Sure, I can deal with that. But no one even having a chance to see it? That's devastating...
Nice job man...authentic transparency is the strongest communication most times. A big fan from the beginning, have learned tons and will continue to do so.....
Thanks for the behind-the-scenes insight - really appreciate your candor and info!
I got to listen to the video without knowing anything about this early technically yesterday morning, and it was so good, I saved the link to share, and to make sure I could get back to it again with my guitar on, a few more times.
One of the many reasons why I am a Rhett Shull fan, in addition to the wonderful guitar teaching and music knowledge, is the honesty, integrity, and sincerity. Totally get the cringing discomfort of certain just-gotta-do-’em job-related tasks. My guess is very few jobs are completely free of those. Please know, Rhett, that you, your dedication to your craft, and, yes, your UA-cam channel, are all very much appreciated!🌟🙏🏽😊
I suspect a degree of algorythmic ageism. One of the strengths of this channel is your appreciation of and deference to those upon who's shoulders contemporary guitarists stand. I'm not your metaphorical 14 year-old target, but a 68 year-old who chose to learn a new skill in his retirement, and I have learned a great deal from you - so, many thanks, Rhett. Should anyone doubt the ability of us old folk to appreciate and be excited by music, just watch the joy on the face of Rhett's pal Tim Pierce when he's playing a riff.
I was sorry to hear that you had such a problem getting the word out about your course. Perseverance is a key to success and because of this video I checked it out. I have been looking at the 12 bar blues recently and really liked what I saw and at your special price it’s a steal, thank you. It may take me a month or more to get through it but with my new and first tele arriving in a couple of days this course will help me get to know it.
Man!!! Great video :) Especially for us small UA-cam’s of 10.000 Subs or Less!!! It’s so good to see and hear this feedback from people like yourself going through exactly the same thing…. Ive certainly boxed myself into a corner on my channel… Every time I post a educational based video it flops!!! But any “gear” oriented video gets the views… It really sucks the motivation out of me!!! Yes!!! The UA-camr face thing makes me cringe too, every time I do it!!! lol… Great Video again… Thank you :)
This is the real deal feedback that has to be known. This was brave Rhett, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for being so honest, man. I‘ve heard a lot of people talk about the necessary modalities of youtube, but never this down to earth like you did here.
Gladly, your community, the poeple that follow your channel don‘t care about the cringy stuff. They follow you (we follow you) and know that you HAVE to do this shit, we don‘t care. We care about the quality of your content. And I can only speak for myself only here, but: me, for my part, I care O N L Y about the content of your videos.
Much love from Germany 💚
"this changes EVERYTHING" now i know why that's such a popular title for videos!
I must say I laughed out loud with the "youtuber face" part
Man I actually enjoyed that lesson and was even inspired by it lol. Maybe because I am beginner/intermediate. Thanks for the great content and hard work Rhett, sorry that some videos don’t work out too well.