EJ Mini Lesson 02 

brilliant stuff!

I love those chord melodies....so beautiful!!

I’ve been listening to Eric for 30 years. I can’t remember ever hearing a bad note choice. His melodic sensibility is so tasteful.

Even his furniture style choice is tasteful

this guy is a national treasure

"you know what I mean...like..." followed by something better than I've ever played, followed by "so that's just D Major.". Master...EJ is the master.

Not only one of the greatest musicians, but also a great human being!!!

These lessons are a goldmine, and Eric's genius is almost incomprehensible!

When he's moving around, listen to the lower voice, listen to how he moves the bass line. That's the key to making it all flow together cohesively.

If you listened to everything that Eric says all the way up to 02:22 , stopped there with that clear assignment and went off and learned every note on each string.. you would be far better than those that never did and who are still living inside of that "box". Such great words of wisdom, Eric! Thank you. 😉

Had me at Cliffs of Dover... Please, go on.

"Mini" Lesson; learn every note on the fretboard. See you next week. 😳

I love how this lesson is always relevant. You can’t learn the fretboard well enough! Great way to think about it(adding 1-2 Notes at a time). “Chords are like melodies”. Thx Ej!

A very real demonstration as to why putting the work in makes a difference.

You're one of the main reasons I started playing 25 years ago. I cannot begin to express my gratitude.

Always in awe of how pretty all his playing is, clean or overdriven. So melodious.

He really knows his way around the guitar and has such a unique style. Living proof that practice and hard work pays off.

You can explain all you want & I'd spend years watching your videos yet learn nothing cause I'd be too amazed to understand❤

It is so impressive, when he’s just ”you know” and plays the most beautiful things you could ever play with that instrument.

I have also been listening to Eric for over 30 years and it never ever gets old. My Favorite musician of all time besides Neil Peart.

Thanks EJ. Much appreciated.

That move at 4:00, wow lol. Gorgeous

Wow! Eric Johnson is on YT teaching us! Thanks a lot!

Thank you EJ ! 🐐!

Thank you Eric Johnson this was worth my $25.00 donation .

Good to know Eric’s well stocked up on kitchen roll.

Wow this is awesome!!! I had no idea you were doing these until Tom Bukovac mentioned it today. Thank you so much for doing this, Eric. And thank you for directing any support to Feeding America and local food banks. Keep ‘em coming please!!

This video is pure gold!!!

Wish I had this lesson when I was young, he’s obviously a master musician and great teacher.

Well all that was way above me I didn't learn a damn thaing , but i waatched the whole thing i wias mesmorised, EJ is a great person, lovely human being and an amazing player.

Wow! I wish I found this sooner! Thanks Eric!

EJ eats lives and breathes guitar a master and a inspiration and over 45 years plus experience. Know the fretboard chords of melodies of every key 🗝 sweet!

ric I’ve performed and taught guitar since I was a teenager. I’m 55 now. Started guitar after hearing the Hendrix Monterey recording. I was turned on to you by a fellow teacher/player Danny trainer in the phila area in 89, 90. Honestly, you are just a superb, sublime beautiful player. You take the guitar in a non trad jazz way to distant places. More classical Indian/trad Celt. An inspiration.

Thank you Eric, you’re top 5 humans for sure

Thank you so much for posting.

Thanks for sharing your mind. Beautiful strat!

It takes years to reach a certain level at guitar and then you watch this guy effortlessly play all three tone variation of a major scale in a melody like its nothing. Insane player, beautifull sound

Such a soft, pleasant, and kind demeanor. And a good teacher! Giving substantive content but keeping it simple and focused.

If someone dislikes this video i don't know what are you thinking

Great! Thank you, Eric.

My favorite guitarist!

What a wonderful treat!

So true! I fail to keep memorizing and fall back to patterns. Then also my thoughts collide and my fingers don't catch up - I Choke! . Thank you sir

Pure magic!!! You make me want play more but also give up at the same time 👍

Learning all the notes on the fretboard changed my life, thank you so much Eric 🙏🏻🎸💕

For the love of all that's righteous, mic this man when he speaks!

Eric, thank you so much for sharing your time to make these lessons and even more so because it is for the local food banks. I pledge support for the food banks for every lesson that I view and challenge all others to do it also. Give what you can to help your brothers and sisters in need! Please post your support and maybe it will encourage Eric to continue sharing his wisdom. It's a win-win!!

So thankful for this. Thanks Eric !

Thank you for the inspiration, Eric! I'm delivering food boxes today

solid advice, thanks! Just gave 2 boxes organic food to the food bank last week.

Just a phenomenal guitarist

Ain't got words to describe how admire your humility. Thank you Eric.

I've been a student of the guitar for about 4 years now. Consumed a lot of music and content in that time. I've never heard a guitarist talk specifically about what his/her mind was going through during an iconic performance. And now I'm hearing EJ himself discuss the intro to that LEGENDARY Cliffs of Dover performance. Love it

Excellent lesson , thank You 👏👏👏

Just got finished learning cliffs of dover for the first time - What an incredible song!! Love these lessons!

Always love watching you play. Everything is so melodic and smooth. Thank you for giving us these mini lessons.

What a awesome person to mention the food bank in a guitar lesson, which is what brought me here. Thanks for musical advice and the reminder to remember those who struggle daily, god bless you Eric.

Thanks Eric for doing these Hope you and your family is doing well !!!

I learn so much from just watching him; he's so melodic.

2:32 wow… that D Major Scale improv right there alone was just incredible!!!

It’s a pretty amazing time in music when a genius will just give you a free freaking lesson! Seriously thankful for your investment in other players.

Master, you are so humble. Yet, so good and mighty in what you do. Keep to coming. Thank you.

Thanks for another great lesson, can't get any better than this.

Its 8am in🇲🇾🇲🇾..i was just practicing your solo! I put the treble on 0 and add reverb and delay...your scale is so different and melody is so beautiful...will entertain my family for Hari Raya on sunday playing your songs.thank you for the music Sir🌷

These lessons are very brilliant!!! Simplicity, major and minor harmony and modes. Love it. Thanks Eric!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to pass your wisdom on! I among many others really appreciate it!

Eric's music is beautiful

Thank you, EJ! Great lesson!

Ej= Guitar hero par excellance

Listening to cliffs of Dover live changed my whole view on playing guitar. It amazed me how full the improv intro sounded considering it was just one guitar. The day I found Eric Johnson was the day my life changed forever

That was absolutely beautiful. Everything that man plays is beautiful.

Genuine & humble

Such a great player and a warm hearted & peaceful soul...🎸🎶🎵🎼

Thank you for all you do, and for sharing your amazing gifts.! God Bless you.!

These lessons are fantastic and aimed at making a player more musical. Eric does this in a very easy-to-digest way. Phenomenal and humble master.

Thanks, Eric! The point you make about learning the notes as the first step to unlocking the guitar is so right on! Thanks for sharing your talent and great knowledge.

One of the greatest guitarist !!! So happy he's online

Man, I can listen to YOU all day EJ. Thank you!!! VVV

I know a lot of people and especially fans of your art have a love reserved in their hearts for you. Such a gift to be able to be inspired by such art, throughout your career and these lessons. Thank you & Take Care Eric Johnson.

One of the greatest guitar players. On a side note - seems to me that Eric is truly nice, humble human being and with a sincerely beautiful smile to boot.

Here, he changed my life with this information ❤️

Why would someone dislike such a video? Warm hearted individual, with a crazy successfully career, sits down and gives everybody a piece of advice... what's not to like?

Thank you Eric! This is pure gold.

So nice to have Mr.Johnson and his lovely sunburst lady Strat in the livingroom tonight! 🥂

Thank you for taking the time to put this together and share your perspective Eric!

I'm so glad you are doing these lessons very helpful. One of the best guitarists ever.

Wonderful approach soloing and what’s even more interesting to me is your way on leading tones, thank you for insight and incredible mastery EJ!!!

Thanks for taken the time to share your knowledge and thanks for helping us remember we have neighbors in need at this time... Blessings

Thank you for the great lessons and a wonderful heart~~both are truly beautiful to me, thank you!!!

Thank you Eric for this wonderful lesson and beautiful playing, it's inspirational. Most especially, thank you for asking people to donate to a local food bank!

So celestial..

This was no mini lesson Eric ;) It's a massive lesson. Thanks so much for taking the time to do it. :)

I must confess, a very musically academic friend of mine tried to explain this to me 40 years ago at a time when I was not ready to absorb it - hell, we had Floyd Rose’s and glow in the dark guitars. EJ has nailed it here, breaking it down into a completely logical and understandable format...

EJ is the best!!!!!

Thanks Eric! More lessons!!!!!

Full admiración. I lov so much. Thanks for this

You and your music always pushed me and encouraged me to learn more and to play more. These lessons are masterpiece. Thank you sir for these great lessons. Keep these mini lessons coming in. Stay safe.

Love your music and watching you play. Great cause also. Thanks Eric

EJ guitar lesson?!...I thumb it up even before watching.

Great lesson. Thank you!