You said, “insecure”. I interpret that to be a sign of greatness, as i have heard many exceptionally talented people at times elude to their insecurities. I chalk it up to a self-effacing quality of greatness. I can only reiterate the previous comments as so accurate and well put. I have as they say “messed around” with stringed Insturments for the past 20 years and even played bass for a guitar player of your caliber and was always in awe of the way he played with all the tasty embellishments and little barnacles 😂 attached, wondering for years how he does it??? Well you are showing me and i am now beginning to express myself on the guitar the way i alwayz have wanted to. Your instruction is opening up the world to me. Thank You 😊. Carry on my good fellow 😊
Brian - You are without question the absolute best guitar instructor I have ever experienced. I'm 76 years old and practice for hours each day and never tire of hearing you play and explain why things work as they do. You are the absolute best! Thank you!
I've been learning how to play my guitar for two years using the internet for lessons. I've viewed thousands of lessons by dozens of people. Your videos are by far the most educational. The connection of chord (shapes) to phrases has been the bridge I needed to go from playing to understanding. I'm now a member of your community. Thank you for what you are offering those who want to understand the 'what's' and 'whys'.
Brian , you’re terrific. You teach the logic and reason for playing your compositions. You teach the ‘why” and not just “ play this” like most do on RU-vid
FANTASTIC AS ALWAYS! I spent years taking "traditional" guitar lessons, driving there and back...this is MONUMENTALLY BETTER!! I can slow things down, go over the parts at my own speed, etc. Brian puts things simply and makes licks understandable. I've been playing guitar over 40 yrs and my playing has improved dramatically since I've found Brian and Active melody. I'll be a premium subscriber till' the day I can't hold up a guitar. So much wonderful content, I'll probably never get totally through it all. But that's OK, I just a bit better with every lesson. Thank you so much for creating this Brian!!!
Mr. Brian, thank you so very much for making this video for struggling guitar enthusiasts like me! I'll be studying this video repeatedly along with part two in the membership area of your website. I watch your videos all the time, but rarely make a comment. This comment is to help you recognize that your videos do resonate with us and are highly appreciated!
Brian, you keep getting better with your teaching ability as we both age. I have learned a ton from you through the years, but those simple licks tied to “why” that separates you from the pack. Thanks for sharing your talent and especially your knowledge. God bless
So what consistently impresses me about your guitar playing, is the lightness of your touch, the ease of your phrasing and your general musicality. As a guitar teacher, you consistently find the right sized bits or chunks of music that readily fit into my own guitar study. From my perspective, you don’t bring superfluous comments or personality into the process, choosing to stay focused on learning the guitar. Thank you for this and the many other lessons from which I have learned. I enjoy being a member of your online training program and having access to the high tech training tools you provide. 17:23
U help lot of people to improve.Sir im going to watchi this lesson utommoro. May god give all the wealth abudence everything u need . God bless you love you man. ❤❤❤❤
Hi Brian! Hope you are well! I’ve said this before, but worth repeating - Thank you for all you do! I am always inspired by your calm and positive energy and always learn something new to take away and keep improving. It is increasingly difficult to find worthwhile content in RU-vid land as it’s overwhelmingly saturated with pointless videos on a pedal demo or something. Thank you for not peddling **** to us and for keeping it real!
I know you are kidding about the internet insecurity issues but yes, I've been following your site for a long time because I like your approach. That isn't the problem - the last couple of episodes have me on the edge of joining your group. I'm almost there. Thanks for the inspiration.
This is exactly why I’m a long time supporter of the channel and a subscriber at your site. You start out saying this’ll be a simple little thing, and you wind up opening such a great bunch of lovely doors to all the stuff I’m currently playing. You expand my vistas, brother. You do me right. Good teachin, good learnin. Keep up the good fight.
I can't think of any other RU-vid channel that teaches music theory and its applications as well as Active Melody. I've found so many gold nuggets in your videos, Brian! Thank you for sharing your skills and your passion with so many people!
I feel this content provided a leap in my understanding. CAGED in action. How the licks were specific to chords, and wow, the Golden Box between 5 and 7. Bonus!
Thank you Brian! This lesson has so many gold nuggets in it I'll be mining it for quite a while. You really teach how to play the guitar...how to really play it not just copy and memorize. Thanks so much for your well thought out and presented lessons. The best.
The musical information described herein aside, your phrasing and dynamics really make this shine. Folks need to be paying at least as much attention to these things as the actual notes played...
Great lesson and more importantly great insight into expanding a chord shape into double stops. This is the sort of guitar technique I really enjoy playing. Thank You.
Brian, you don't know how much you've impacted my life. Your videos are amazing. Your technique is brilliant, and your teaching style is effortless and masterful. I've learned so damn much about guitar and music as a whole. You are a huge inspiration for me, as you are for many others. Thank you so much for what you do. Know that you are changing people's lives! Cheers, Brian!
I got my first guitar more than 30 years ago and have played off and on since then, never really too seriously. When COVID hit, I discovered you, Brian, and my playing has really improved. You are excellent at relating everything to CAGED and you don't waiver. Now I know why. I became a premium member and have learned so much more with you as my guide. I love the way you teach and your mellow disposition. You should charge more... I'd pay it! Thank you Brian.
Brian. Thank you again. This lesson and the square and triangle one explained things clearly. I'm enrolling tomorrow when I get my retirement check. I've checked 10 or more various instructors and I get the most from your lessons. You give me just enough that I learn without being overwhelmed. I have played lead in a honky tonk band for years and while I sound OK, I knew I was faking it by rote and struggling all the time. Thanks man
Every time I dive into one of your lessons I go in expecting to take small bits and bites, but I always come out like I've had a full meal with extras to go!! ☺👍
Your 15 to 20 minute lessons have so much in it. It's awesome. I watch all your videos over and over for that reason and to remember more since it's a lot of information. I love your videos.
Your youtube videos are the best adverts to attract subscribers to your website Brian, I have been subscribed with you 2 years now since discovering you here....great value it is too
Brian, you have a lovely way of taking a nice little tune that's not only fun to play but instructional within it. You inspire me to pick up my guitar! Thanks again.
Saturday morning rainy day under blankets learning the blues. Great lesson. I love the simple practical and followable way you teach. So many take homes. Please dont stop, keep doing these great lessons. Your work has a bigger impact than you realize thanks.
In an effort to bolster that security, and diminish or better yet abolish the insecurity, this was an Awesome lesson. A banquet with far more to chew on and digest than one sitting might allow. Thanks and Stay Well Groovy One!
Excellent lesson Brian, thank you! You explained so many good small riffs that really do seem like cornerstones to soloing. As always, great work and very much appreciated. Please keep it coming.
I like many others here watch several y-tube channels on guitars, guitar playing, etc. That being said, I always enjoy Brian's compositions so very much, because they are always #1 musical, #2 they are also very classy and smooth. As always, really enjoyed the comp, plus I always pick up a nugget of some kind. Thanks.
I absolutely love how you manage to add new, fresh perspectives and creative ideas to your lessons each week. You truly are a gifted teacher. Adding to my enjoyment is that my doggie pal now trots to where I'm playing and flops down to chill while I play. So, Mr. Brian, thank you once again for a wonderful lesson and for bringing me to the point where I can play with a modicum of confidence to my discerning critic 🙂 See you in Part 2.
Studying this is opening doors for me, getting the right sounds at the right moments and you are right, bits of it definitely works over other forms of music . The only feedback would be that after absorbing all the ideas (over about a week) I need the demo at the beginning to stich it all together and get it to flow on a blues . There were a few things in the demo that weren't in the lesson which for me at my level made this process, harder. For my blues and general playing though, I'm really glad I found this, thank you.
Always get an idea or pattern to use in my own playing. Thanks for your ability to convey your knowledge of the instrument, it really helps us novices out here trying to learn alittle of the guitar!
This lesson really resonated with me, thank you Brian. There's so many great usable concepts embedded, which you've touched on before, but this time seems to make more sense to me.
This is awesome lesson and very sound teaching of the fundamentals..thanks Brian. You have nothing to feel insecure about, your a great teacher. I’ve been a premium member for 5yrs. I wouldn’t think about stopping 🎸now!
Another great lesson Brian. Really helpful explanations on relating licks back to the basic chord shapes. Kills two birds with one stone, so to speak. Helps to remember licks as well as coordinate lick to chord going on in background. Good stuff
Hi Brian. I find I always will pick up some inspiration from you EVERYTIME 👍A lot of the time it is material I already know but aren't thinking of applying it as amoothly or obviously as you illustrate & it opens up the pleasure of playing for me again 👍
Great video, as always. As a guitarist I’m always concerned about the fact that I’m not ‘technical’ enough. Your approach let’s me know that it’s okay to simply play triads, pentatonics and harmonised dyads. As players,we don’t always have to ‘break out the box’, it’s about what you do with the box.
Wow, what a discover Bryan! So didactic, easy to catch and understand. Congratulations. I'm going to follow you and subscribe. Regards from Madrid. Thanks!
