Welcome Rifleman. You are in for a treat friend. Start at those beginning videos and work your way up to the present. You will amazed, relaxed, astounded, educated, occasionally irritated ( by folks like Sylvio) and blessed with knowledge and wisdom only a supremely talented dude who lives and breathes through the instrument can provide. And it’s free!! Pick up a copy of Plexi Soul and a Trip the Witch CD - you will be amazed and have lots of study material. Then head on over to GuitarHouse Tulsa and grab some cool Homeskoolin’ merch.
Neil Peart was all about growth and playing to his absolute potential. Never afraid to challenge himself and saw himself as a perpetual student of the craft. A model for us all!
This just proves that this is the realest channel around, Larry just showed us his vacuum cleaner…. If anybody didn’t feel like family before, you should now!! 😂
No sooner did Tom (Dyson) B-vac firmly screw down the lid on the guy v gat debate, he starts the true controversy- wand v conventional. This is getting real….
I was just working a fingerstyle arrangement of Its Only Love. Nice timing I’ve never had a favorite guitar player until Covid and Homeskoolin. I’m so appreciative of your posts! Never miss one
Old guy here - 70 to be exact, and a drummer! (don't tell Uncle Larry.......LOL). (And also don't tell him, I love Ginger Baker and Cream. Of couse I was there when they were putting out those great groundbreaking albums).
I saw Lance Lopez in a little local club a few times, many years ago in central Texas. He kicks all kinds of ass. I spoke with him briefly at the first gig and he seemed like a real nice guy, but I was just some dude in the the crowd that enjoyed his music. The second time he came around months later I walked in he saw me and he called out my name. Holy shit, I thought, he actually remembered my name, much less my face. He really is a super nice cat. He's always singing praises of other cats, not a big "me" guy at all. I'm always glad to see him having success out in the music world.
THanks for the Harmony Sovereign H 1260 demos. I bought mine new in 1970 or 71, one of the last US made series. Was quite playable but got a lot better with a neck reset, better tuners, an improved bridge ( but not a pin bridge...yet...) and electronics. Still love it. cheers from Nova scotia.
Fifty year old female here who subscribes to your channel, not exactly young but hey ho 🤣I’m a beginner who was inspired by your melodic playing on interview with Brett Papa, so awesome!! Have attempted it and keep attempting it because I love the sound so much. Don’t have large hands like you though but it doesn’t stop me trying. Thank you.
Huge fan of the Dyson. Vacuuming is quite opposite of guitar playing - the gear matters. A master vacuum operator would be stifled by an inferior machine - a low budget Bissell or Dirt Devil, for example. Thanks for producing this stellar show - truly enjoy your observations.
Tom! My first electric was a competition orange Mustang with the stripes of course. I got it in 1984 sold it in 1992. I thought it was cool to hear that you had one as well.
Hi Tom, Ken from Boston. I play in the Cars Tribute called Panorama with Darin. We got to meet you and I'm still blown away how cool in person you were. I've listened to Plexi Soul a billion times. For me it's in the Beck camp and I can't get enough. I've learned more about music and life watching your channel than I learned gigging the last 10 years. I have a lot of amps but I'm looking for a Nice little Princeton to soothe my soul. Thanks for sharing your time.
Greg Morrow saved me. He grabbed me as I fell off a six foot stage backwards.He caught me by my arm pit with one arm and gently held me above his shoulders as he said: "whoah little buddy!"
Speaking of bringing in the young chicks demographic - I saw Jeff Beck's last tour - 3/4 of the show was Jeff Beck playing with an incredible band - the last part was with Johnny Depp. The audience was older mixed with a lot of younger women. What an incredibly smart man - you're 78 yr old - your fans are dying off - and you bring on Johnny Depp and he brings new blood to the show. When Johnny D came on stage there were screams like at a Taylor Swift concert. And I think Jeff and Johnny really were friends and had a great time together. JD brings in a whole new audience. I mean you are Jeff Beck - You've played with everyone - why not tour with a friend and make money. What a smart man.
Yes! Ritchie Hayward. My God what an amazing drummer. One of the Kings of pocket. When the Feats got back together in the ‘90’s I saw them a few times. On one such occasion it was as the Cape Cod melody tent which features a rotating stage and whenever it made its way around so I was sitting directly in back of Ritchie Hayward all I could think about was how cool it would be to spend the whole show in that spot. The guy was just otherworldly. The way he would groove always reminded me of someone stirring up and frying bacon in a pan. After seeing him in New Hampshire one particular night, I saw them loading out and was lucky enough to go and eat cheesesteak subs with him, Sam Clayton and Kenny Gradney. Definitely a night to remember. Buko, have you ever had the chance or thought about sitting down with a couple of guitars with Tommy Emmanuel? I know you are stylesAre different but I bet the two of you could make some serious music together. Food for thought… Your pal in Boston, Darin
Speaking of vaccum's: I'm 62 yrs old now ( yikes )........and years ago when I was married with kids, I bought my wife a new Kirby complete with carpet shampoo kit. It was a great vacuum, strong, durable, but it was way too cumbersome & heavy. A few years ago as a divorced bachelor, I bought a Shark ( bagless ). Can't think of the model. But I swear, this Shark is the best damned vacuum I've ever seen, used or owned, lol. It's light, easy to use, very durable, and I could swear it has more power than any Kirby.
Uncle Larry, You’ve inspired me to learn every single Beatles song by ear…and then I check it with a book. I’m through the first two records and have learned sooo much about chords and “street” theory.”! Thank you for inspiring me!! :)
Years ago when I told you I just couldn't get into Rush you said it was OK, everyone has their own taste in music and as long as I didn't talk shit about the Beatles or Ray Charles we were cool. You got me to listen to David Gilmore and many others I was not a fan of before, didn't know what I was missing. I still like Wheels of Fire but continue to listen to stuff I would have never heard if not for you. Just love my Uncle Larry........
I’m so with you on Rush…I love their story, I love their loyalty to each other, I deeply dig their personalities, love their prog gear… I flatline on the music. Cream sucked at prog. But Badge and White room justify their existence.
@@dannyriccardo-kornpet4599 Hey Danny, thanks for keeping in touch. I hope all is well with you and yours from your VCB friend. Yes, Cream sucked at prog....... sbp
VCB: With being vocal with your thoughts on modern “country” music, has it had a negative effect on your relationships with certain producers not calling you for seasions? Or is there that much work around that it doesnt matter? I would only listen to any of that type of “country” if you were playing on the tracks.. THANKS BUK!!!
Hey Tom IJust got my guitar house shirt and a green homeskoolin shirt from Tulsa yesterday. You are right. These things are incredibly comfy. Was just in a car wreck last month and won't be able to fully make a fist with my right hand again. Playing is going to be different for sure. Thanks for brightening my day on a regular basis
When Tom said I am not a fan regarding ginger baker and cream I spit eggs out of mouth. I can relate to that and it's funny the way he reluctantly but steadfast in his belief on the topic said it.
Would you like Cream in your coffee...lol, you are absolutely right when you say our tastes in music change over time, what you once turned away from now days you might gravitate to today.
Hello. As a long time enjoyer of your content and an "Old Guy" I want to say a Big Thanks to you. Your videos keep me inspired to keep learning I found out about your channel from a Tim Pierce video and have not missed an episode. Just as my homeskoolin' mug is a fine vessel for my morning coffee, the homeskoolin channel an excellent conduit for wit, wisdom, humanity and jaw dropping talent.
I agree on the “gear doesn’t matter” subject. If the guitar stays in tune and doesn’t buzz and plink out on you, you can make good music on it. One player that definitely comes to mind is good ole Jack Pearson. Dude just smokes on a stock affinity Squire strat. Growing up in a family of musicians and around all the music talent in Cleveland, I’ve heard players using incredible gear and some players using whatever they could afford, including myself and my dad. There is so much nuance from finger picking, flat picking, how hard you pick, where you pick, how hard you fret, where you set the tone knob, ect.. learning how to pull sound out of any rig is a hands and ears thing, not so much a gear thing. I will say, now that I’m older and more established with what I am able to afford, those days of playing harmonys and squires through my old peavey backstage 1x10 taught me to really appreciate how the better gear inspires me to play and sound. It’s such a personal relationship with an instrument. I feel like that’s been maybe a little lost on some players with all the bombardment of media telling them if they just had this gear or that, they would sound like this one or that one. I remember getting a Guitar Player magazine once or twice a year when pops felt like getting me a little something but other than that it was listening to records trying to emulate what I heard with the only gear that the family could afford.
Jimmy Fox from the James Gang is one of the all time great drummers that never gets any mention. Joe Vitale too. Brian Downey from Thin Lizzy is underrated as hell as well.
I had to find one of these H1260’s for myself. Found one from the original owner bought in 1966. Had a bridge change by Chicago Music exchange sometime ago to bridge pins. Guitar looks unused and a nice hard case. The action is High however. Original bracing. Gonna reach out to Jimmy. Thanks Larry.
Turning 28 today 3/09, and I can say Tom that your videos are a gift to us mere mortals. Lol I can’t tell you how much you’ve made me a better musician. I have so many videos saved to work through and break down to last me till the end of my days. Dropping by guitar house next week, got a studio session with some buddy’s, and a gig the next day. Can’t get any better than that.
Lance is a longtime friend of mine for over 16 years. A great player and a great friend. I love the guy and I’m in his corner! Question on your Burkett and regular Sovereigns…why do you keep the truss rod covers off? Do you adjust the truss rod that often? Also, the simple major scale exercise you play here is something I’ve been working on for a while now for fun ever since I heard a 1979 interview where Eddie Van Halen just rips through it in A maj and insane speed with popping Upstrokes with his old tortoise celluloid Fender Medium pick. You are totally right about when you start getting to the B string there…it’s a bitch!
Hey Tom, what i recognized is , the older i become, i am 67, the less gain i use on my pedals and amps. so the guitar shines more through. Maybe that's a topic you like to talk about. Also i like to recommend a song from the band CRAWLER from the 80's is called Stone Cold Sober . I love the Studio sound on this. And finally last time my wife said : what cool music we are listening right now, and my answer is : that's Tom Bukokovac my teacher Thank you Tom for that.
neil peart was very groovy in his later years, i saw him at the west palm beach amphitheater when they did moving pictures, super relaxed. i saw walsh at the same venue, i was bummed that he played the life's been good solo an octave lower, at another point in the concert a pretty cool solo was coming out of the speakers but to my surprise it wasn't him but the other guy ( 2017 ) , i believe that was you my dear uncle
Old white male here…searching for my self mastery, although it’s too late for me to catch up on guitar, too many injuries. But do enjoy theses videos..been a few great years on this channel. Thanks to Uncle Larry.
I’m one of those old guys… only 71… and though I did enjoy Cream back in the day… your right, they where just a loud jam band and we’re almost competing with each other instead of supporting each other… I have the Dyson Animal!!! Works great and picks up cat hair like no other vacuum…
Couldn't agree more. A dude talking about the diapers he might need eventually can also talk about strategies for finding more chicks, using this very word, without sounding arrogant, if you ask me.
A brush with fame,in 1973 I was in Manny’s Music in NYC where they had a life size cardboard cut out of Carlos Santana with his L-6. Jeff Beck walked over and gave it a thump and said “I don’t care if it is your fucking rainbow! It plays like shit”.
Hey Tom, you're a great player and share some really cool, insightful stuff regarding Nashville, session playing, etc., but what I really want to know is if you've tried any of the robot vacuums. I recently was given a Shark robot vac as a gift. At first I had the same reaction as when I got a couple other high-tech gifts, like a Kindle and an Amazon Echo (Alexa thingy). I thought, "What am I gonna do with this?" After using it for the last couple of months, I'm hooked. They're the cat's ass.
Uncle Larry_ That hot take on the Cream?!?! What I find really interesting is that Cream were a huge influence on all your boys from down in Jacksonville FLA. There were a great bit in that VH1 special back in the day where they talk about Ronnie's impressions of seeing them live, but the whole crew were way into it and I gotta say while not as heavy as Sabbath or even Cream to be sure it seems pretty obvious that their whole career kept a foot in heavy riff rock born out of a love for what those cats had been doing. In any case _ you are certainly entitled to like whatever you do, it's all good. Just thought it worth drawing your attention to. Cheers
Tom, I am definitely in your demographic. I am 59 years old, I picked up the guitar in 2017 after my divorce. My first guitar was a Seagull S6 Original (a great, value guitar.) For a while, it seemed like that guitar was my only friend. These middle-age fingers don't always do what I want them to; my only aspiration is to improve every day, and to make music on this complex instrument. You are such an inspiration and you are so generous with your wisdom. And you have a lot of smarts, my friend. I just love it when you say, "ok cats, give this a try, it's hard" and it's some sequence or scale or exercise. And yeah man, it's hard for me. You make it look so easy! Even though I am older, I am happy to call you Uncle Larry, and proud to be a Homeskooler.
Uncle Larry, I for one never took offense to your L6-S comment. Even though it was my first electric guitar and I played my first 100 gigs on it. The problem is, they only look cool in one color: a fairly rare tobacco sunburst that was never a widely-released finish. That natural finish you always see, matched with the weird pick guard shape, does make it look like it got squashed in a huge panini press. I'm telling you though. Tobacco. LOL.
I self-actualized a little bit when you read one of my comments on this episode. 😂 Btw-I spent the last two days dialing in your version of Tuesday’s Gone that you shared to honor Rossington, and a Bro and I played the heck out of it the other night. Thanks for the sweet licks! Huge fan and have shared your channel with all my friends
I thought I was the only guitar player who didn’t like Cream. I’ve taken so much crap for that over the years. Thank you for letting me know I’m not alone.
In addition to the lessons on guitar philosophy and the merits of the Dyson V15, I also learned Jim Brown is a vital part of a plant today. Homeskoolin really is a one stop shop for knowledge
Totally agree with the Cream take. Devoured that stuff when I started because I thought I “had to”. Never clicked with me and I also find it weirdly depressing.
I 've commented several times on those Harmony Sovereigns - I absolutely love them and starved myself in the 60s to get enough money to get one (but never got one). So nice to see you playing them, but no way do they come close to a pre-wsr Martin. Bring that one back soon!
Great episode! (they all are) I'm with you on Cream, they were one of those bands that I thought I was required to like when I was a teen in the 80's but never really did. Some of the studio stuff was okay but everyone used to rave above their live stuff and it never really did it for me and I tried.
