Here in 2024 going round a second time. There is so much wisdom in Tom’s videos. I’ve learned and practised more in the last 6 months than i have in the last 30 years thanks to Tom and Guthrie Trapp’s videos.
You nailed it brother, the power in his words alone could move mountains of struggle for any musician, young and old (like me)! Watching him play, hearing his touch, tone, and logic musically, is beyond comprehension!
I never found the secret to "practicing" when I was involved in full time work. In the middle of 80 + hr weeks, I would go home (usually out of town), eat something, sit down to play and be asleep in about 10 minutes. I never produced much in the way of progress but it sure did let me decompress. I just figured if it was therapeutic - then so be it.
“... pre- internet, ... play for hours and hours and hours without feeling like you’re missing out.” How true is that statement to us all, I know I’m guilty of FOMO and short attention span feeling the need to switch to a new song, or feeling I need to be practicing a different skill or technique. Tom- ism +5 . “High in musical nutrients” 😀
Today I finally understand why you’re so good, Tom Bukovac. That was intensely profound, yet rooted in so much humility and respect for the craft. Here’s hoping you’ll carve a few minutes a week to continue Tom Time once this pandemic blows over.
Tom I hope you keep making these videos because they are so inspiring. That two chord jam at the beginning was just amazing man. I’m a guitar player from the UK and just totally in awe. Keep up the awesome work!
This series of videos is a true gift that has made this craziness more tolerable. Love your playing and conversation style dialog. Love to sit and drink multiple beers with you! Thanks very much for what you are doing.
I discovered you today and I am blown away. You have such an incredible feeling. Thanks for that man. Super-inspiring. So - more exciting insights please! Thanks for that! Greetings from Switzerland!
You've never made a bad video, the stuff, like on this video is so important to guitar players and believe, this is a gift that you went so deep in it, the triads, altered chords, inversions, that's what makes a fantastic session player!!
Tom, Thanks for spending time with us making these videos. Excellent insight and NEVER BORING! Big Fan of your work! I saw you last night onstage for the Willie Nelson Tribute show. I take lessons online and private from Guthrie Trapp. You both are very sincere and genuine with your love to share your "Guitarded" knowledge! I am geeking out on these Corona Video's. What a blessing to have you share this information with us.
Definitely not boring Tom. I've been playing bass for 47 years and there's always something new to learn - and today listening to you I learnt a helluva lot more. Big thank you. Great stuff, crack on and stay well!
This is fantastic Tom. Saw you at Peach Fest w Trigger Hippy a while back and was blown away by not only the band but your playing in particular. Keep this up please! Some of the best instruction and advice on guitar that I have seen.
I really hope you decide and can find time to keep going with these vids...saw your rig rundown and appreciate the thought that went into the explanations. Killer presentations...Thank you.
"Boring???" You could not be further away from boring!! This is the stuff that NOBODY tells you!! And you've taught me more in these 10 - 15 minute chunks than I have learned in the last 5 years! Thank you, and PLEASE keep on putting these videos up!
Taking your advice and watching early corona lessons videos that I missed because I only found your channel in like October or something....Wow am I glad I did. so much to learn, but so fun learning it. Thanks for posting such valuable information for free, and for being a great teacher. I was doing the same thing at probably about the same time, sitting in my room for hours on end with a record player, lifting the needle endlessly back to try to figure out great songs. I wish I would’ve gotten them like you did, and not been as lazy or given up too soon. I’d be guilty of faking a lot of solos back in the day. Sad but true. Thanks for sharing and for the great advice - can’t thank you enough
That 335 is so toneful.. As ac self taught musician for many years l, thanks for your commentary. I was stuck for a while but now that your giving us some insight im feeling back to the grind in trying to grow
Please, we need a street theory video. Learned more in this lesson than I have in one lesson ever. That was some good shit Tom. Real, deep, insightful, thoughtful and wise. THANK YOU. How to practice... how to get free... loved it.
The insight into how you struggle for perfection is relieving. You make it "look" like you just know and play everything perfectly effortlessly. It's nice to know that it takes that much effort even from such an amazing performer as yourself. Thank you
You got me to re-listen to all my Beatles albums and Alan Holdsworth Road Games and Metal Fatigue..plus various Zep..you've helped me be a better listener..thanks!
Tom, this is so damn good. I’ve been playing since I turned 8, (1966 lol). I know what you’re saying about trying to get something to sound exactly right. I remember playing a couple of Brian May solos for hours on end to get it right. When I got it right I was so proud of myself I had to call someone and play it for them. Hopefully I can see you and Tony on the Heart tour next year.
Tom. I would trade most of the armchair expertise I see on You Tube for the Corona Lessons alone. Thank you. Tone is in the fingers. Phrasing is in the voice. Gear is a mark in our bank account.
Thanks to this quarantine I’ve been spending hours and hours figuring stuff out - still shaking a 2 year old head injury which makes it a bit harder but I’m still enjoying these vids and I share your enjoyment of everything about records. Been at this 40 years myself
Your not boring man ! This is amazing for us . This videos are to short ! The playing in those Ebo amps videos is absolutely amazing ! Those fast licks are great and unique. Maybe a lesson about that stuff.
Recently found your channel and feel like I found a wise old friend. Your playing, touch and soulfulness is so right on that you’ve brought me to tears a couple of times. May sound strange but your playing reminds me of the late Shannon Hoon’s beautiful voice. Feel like you guys would’ve made amazing music together. Thanks for all you do, brother. All the best to you and yours. Cheers from the Texas Gulf Coast! 🍻
Your two chord riffing in the intro - amazing! Great advice about practice and how records work - Street theory love it 👍. “Tom Time” - confessions of the session man. Keep it coming. Best regards - Jonas
Awesome, thanks for doing these Tom, really enjoying them. Totally agree about the immense educational value in really digging into a player or genre. After gigging for 20+ years, keeps things interesting and forward moving for me. I have recently gone back to really dig into Ritchie Blackmore's stuff, a total master at phrasing. Django Reinhardt is another ongoing project, one that I will never master, haha. Thanks again, keep 'em coming!
Just loving these Tom. Really dig the thing about the timbre related to the string. Such a big big thing. Also. Street Theory! Love it. That really should be a book.
Not boring brother just the best way to let someone know what you really need to know without having to pay some asshole 40 bucks an hour to sqrew you all up man Tom I have been soaking up all the knowledge that I can dude these lessons are something that I look forward to what can we do to get you not to stop teaching thanks brother from the other beer drinking Clevelander hope you and your family are staying safe 🙏 God bless us all
It's not boring. I would get as much if not more from my old drum teacher when he would talk to me about drumming. As opposed to just monitoring me playing rudiments. For those of us that will probably never meet you. This is great.
So great to hear this. Super encouraging and motivational. Couldn't agree more with your philosophy! Thank You. True fan of all your work and outlook. Hope to cross paths one day.
