So cool to see our hero gushing over another player. It’s as if Tom has been admiring Mr Suttons playing on this session and we’re lucky enough to be part of it. Thanks fellas.
Man, I'm blown away by this masterclass - this is the sort of thing that helps make Homeskoolin the best guitar education channel ever. There are depths here that musicians of any level can learn from and appreciate. From this one short session of two masters of their craft speaking through their instruments, you could get a lifetimes' worth of musical wisdom - whether it's improving your soloing vocabulary, your writing, your understanding of chords and harmony or a million other things. Thank you, Tom and Bryan.
To just throw out, “ … was on stage with Billy Strings recently … “ AFTER mentioning touring with Bela Fleck? With no air of arrogance whatsoever, to share contrasting musical performances at the absolute highest level. Hats off to Mr. Sutton for being so damn personable! Thanks again, Tom, for your effort in sharing these understated, mini master-classes.
I have been playing guitar for over 50 years, can't read music. I play bluegrass, i have no idea what the hell you guys are talking about, but i love it and it just sounds beautiful!!!
First, thank you so much for the time you gave up on your lunch break Tom and Bryan. This is EPIC in my book. I think it was the third chord Tom played and Bryan came in with what reminded me of a Vince Gill sounding response. You guys are beyond brilliant and the fact that you share with us is very much appreciated. That's straight from my heart guys. Have a wonderful weekend everyone. HOMESKOOLIN baby, does it or can it even get any better?? Nope
Loved The Darlin's, aka the real Dillards as the backing band, when they appeared on the Andy Griffith show. "There Is A Time" is a beautiful original composition by them that was featured on the show.
I love to see the joy on Tom’s face when Bryan hits one of the magical notes or does a run over Tom’s chords - makes me smile! To see two masters so in love with their craft that they take time during a session break to share their wisdom is amazing and so appreciated. It’s like being the proverbial fly on the wall watching artisans at play 😊
This is in the running for best episode ever. Great concept: “what are you thinking when I play this chord?” Showing inside the heads of two masters. Wonderful!
Tom is so great because he’s a sponge for knowledge. Love the relationship and mutual respect he has with so many musicians. I didn’t understand most of what you two just said …but I loved it all the same.
You two are freakin’ national treasures. Love Uncle’s Larry’s face at 2:25 when Bryan hits “the NOTE!” - we’ve all been there hearing our favorite song. What a fun video!
Did Brian get a fresh haircut just for this video??? Lookin' sharp and sounding amazing!! And Tom, just watching your level of admiration for him is as joyful as the playing. Your humility and hunger for learning is a just as inspiring as your playing! Thanks for sharing all these gems with us
I’ve watched this video about 5 times already. It’s an amazing thing to watch this kind of stuff but you guys are awesome to for teaching and posting stuff like this. Awesome guys
Damn.....some heavy musicality underneath some super sweet melodic playing. I've been a Sutton fan (as well as a Tom fan) for a long time. I'm in NC so Bryan was always on the local radar so to speak. A couple of acoustic guitars in the right hands is a beautiful thing. Certainly a great investment of 12 minutes.....great stuff.....
Obviously there is no substitute for spending time on the instrument. I love what you two are doing here. I just take pleasure in any little thing I can learn and love when it starts to come together. I am not a player but I am an advanced listener. Lol Thank you so much.
well, this is somehow one of my favorite videos you've done, and i've seen them all. I've gotten a lot out of many of your lessons. but, this one was really RICH for me. I like hearing about the substitutions and how they get used. Thanks so much Unc! gonna hit that tip jar again!
Thank you, Thank you...Always fun when Bryan and you are together talking shop, we get a front row seat to 2 of the all-time Greats, you guys are the GOATS!!!!.
Just love it Tom when you get together with Bryan. What is so impressive is that you two have such a vast musical vocabulary immediately under your fingers. It is easy to technically understand what you discuss about the changes (something i can sort of do)....it is a universe way to have all that immediately at the ready. These videos ALWAYS produce amazement and admiration, but they also inspire to keep on working musically in my meager way,
It's very simple... you just need to know.... everything! I am completely not cool enough or smart enough to listen in on this. I feel guilty. But I am going to keep watching! Great stuff.
This such a great freaking idea. There’s nothing quite like this on YT. I mean, there’s plenty of instructional guitar nonsense, but this is awesome. Got my guitar, tried to play the game with y’all. I can hear why my note choices ain’t quite getting it, without worrying trying to cop some dude’s style. Super cool.
This is pure gold. Sussing out those magical transitional notes when playing over changes is truly an art. Bryan is one of those players who is overflowing with ideas. I’m recovering from surgery on my right thumb, and that’s severely limited my picking. I’m finding that’s really become a blessing. Because I’m only able to play a few notes per measure, I’m suddenly able to play lines that I’m hearing in my head. It’s a real thrill to finally get a taste of what master improvisers can do. While Bryan was playing, I heard either alternative lines or notes that continued a phrase he played. At 70 years of age, it’s great to feel that this old dog is still teachable. Thanks guys for a 12:38 treasure trove of inspiration. By the way, one of my favorite two chord progressions is a minor 2 chord followed by a major 5 chord (“He’s So Fine”, “My Sweet Lord”, et al). Gets me every time.
This is so cool. Thanks for sharing that little lesson on chord tones. Super helpful for this amateur struggling guitar player. And thanks also for those bluegrass suggestions. Totally new and interesting stuff to me.
As a garage band player of 55 years, I don't understand a word you guys are saying, but I hear and understand what you are playing. That's why you guys are famous session men, and I'm a local gig guy. ;-)
Two comments from me for this one. Greatest video ever. Thank you both. Tough to come up with but more like this with changes and feelings for melodies. Thank you thank you thank you
