The fact that one of the master keyboard players of our time gives us these free lessons still amazes me! Thank you as always Matt!

@rustar00

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve bought some more of his tutorials that you can work on for a lifetime. I’m going to by this one.

@AnthonyAnthony-tk4ye

5 ай бұрын

Never heard of her…🤔🧐🚬🚬😜😂😂 jk jk

Sometimes guys show you things on KZread that are so advanced that I’m like, “Well, that’s cool, but I’m never gonna be able to play that.” With Matt, he does things that are often quite attainable for us mortal players. Thanks, Matt!

Despite his incredible talent and success, Matt is one of the nicest guys in the industry. Generous, humble and always happy to share the little secrets that can take a good musician to the next level. Such a great teacher and a huge inspiration. Thank you so much for taking the time and energy, Matt.

1:39 Accents 5:11 Bouncing 8:04 Grace notes 11:08 Fourths 14:12 Syncopation

I'm just some 40 year old guy trying to learn piano and keyboard (just started a year ago) and whenever I'm having a lull where I don't feel like practicing I throw on one of your videos and immediately I'm pumped up and ready to go! Works every damn time! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

I’m a bassist and I was in fact drawn to your videos for EDM production. My ears are never bored at any moment of these tutorials. Everything is broken down effortlessly and seamlessly.

Hey man I was transcribing you 25 years ago! (Never quite finished obviously otherwise would be successful). Despite thinking I knew all these tricks I just learnt loads from seeing you put them into action and make it simple. If I may infer a sixth tip you have given it is to do these with utter conviction, the way you launched into those grooves made them so funky. I find the funk immediately deflates if I’m not 100% into it.

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

True!

There is something magical about the sound of those electric pianos. It makes me want to learn piano in a way that acoustic piano doesn't.

What a time to be alive, I cannot believe videos like this exist. Matt you are a true legend!!!!!!!

And this, once again, shows that Matt is a real pro, and a real gentleman for sharing that. No weird circus numbers, just good practice from real experience, applicable to real situations. Have a nice weekend.

I met Matt in Sydney many years ago. (he may have just joined the band) but the drummer and percussionist from Jamiroquai were doing a rhythm workshop at a jazz bar the next morning after their concert. And slowly all the whole band rocked up, and gave us a mini concert/lesson in how to GROOVE! It was so funky! I think Nick Fyffe was the bass, and Rob harris was funking the guitar! Matt was playing an acoustic grand. I was bugging him so much about gear questions. But he was so patient and cool. Sorry about that mate. But I hope I am making up for it by buying your tutorials! ;)

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

wow that was a fun time

Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge, as always. As a drummer who is just starting to get into piano/keys, I think what makes your playing so uniquely groovy is that you're basically playing your keyboard like a drum kit. Your style is very percussive and the "patterns" that you use feel similar to what a drummer would play - if one were to transpose what you're playing by assigning a note/chord to the snare, another to the hi-hat and so on, I think it would sound like a drum part.

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks yeah rhythm is key for me!

@lizlangauraceneenvellum8716

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment, Alessandro, on Matt playing keyboard like a drum kit! Years ago when I started playing piano in a Latin band, I grabbed a set of bongos to practice rhythms on.

@TheAllang123

2 жыл бұрын

Hey me too! Yes I think it’s an asset and good way to think of the keyboards in a drummer kind of way. There is definitely a percussive element in the keyboard players I’ve watched like James Pace. Also Dr. Lonnie Smith etc.

@FurtiveSkeptical

2 жыл бұрын

You'll find electric piano, clav, and Hammond organ with dirt and a little bite in the attack all can be incredibly expressive with accents using the keys in a gently percussive style.... Great channel!

3:21am …………cannot sleep and stumble across your channel…………….fantastic stuff………………subscribed

Love your lessons Matt I can't quite remember my piano teachers being as funky as you... Your lessons are invaluable

Again thanx! It’s so nice that you show how to make the music breathe. Often things you do sound so complex but when explained they are well within reach. This encourages us to try new things live (after we get them down at home lol!). Please keep these tips coming

Arguably the most helpful channel in music on the WWW. These are stylistic tips that sometimes take years to figure out (if ever figured out)! Your channel is really amazing, Matt. I "save" your videos every time I watch!

Wow - this is pure gold. These gems are distillations of years of skill and experience. There are no shortcuts to getting to this level, but you can bypass a lot of trial and error here. Amazing! Thanks for sharing this Matt. Just picked up a copy.

Always an excellent watch & listen! Thank you Matt! You ROCK!

Even the VERY few times that you show something I already know, just listening to you playing is so good for my soul. You’re such an inspiration, thanks for doing these videos!

I like your laid back and easy to understand approach when explaining. Bouncing is something that's often showcased in keyboard related youtube videos, but I never got an explanation of how to do it (let alone knowing what it's called). So it feels like finding a hidden treasure for me. xD Thanks for sharing the tips Matt! Really cool playing too!

Awesome lesson Matt! What I really got from that is that more often than not rhythm and timing is a lot more important than the actual notes. Also really fun to practice these hooks. All these syncopations, they really improve hand independence as well!

you kept us all dancing through the whole set Matt....World class player of funk.

You know Matt. Whenever I hear you explain how you flavour your playing... I always come to a point where I nod my head, smile, and hear the feeling of jamiroquai and the vitality of that music. I hear the match. And it reminds me why I liked the band for so many years. Aside of that I hope you are continuing to live well and find opportunities to work with ppl (I'm sure you are). All of the best for 22. And thank you, for the light.

He makes it seem so simple, that's what a great teacher does

You always add such colours to these different grooves! Thx a lot Matt! Tastefully done 🎹🎶

Thank you so much for doing those videos. Really helpful. Love your style

Master class...that left hand though!!! Next level thank you so much...keep them coming. What a lovely humble guy, felt like I was having a cup of tea with a mate who is helping me out...thank you Matt.

Thanks for explaining the these wonderful real keyboardist tricks! Your a Great teacher! Blessings & Merry Christmas to you!

This was a cool lesson.... Solid advice! As a guitar player who occasionally dabbles in keyboards, this kind of guidance lends itself to other instruments, as well! 😃

@3-6-9-6-3

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I started as a singer doing 8 part and picked up guitar later. If I jad played keys first it would have been easier for me to learn other instruments. Relationship with inversions I learned much faster on guitar after seeing them played on keys. It's all laid out in front of you and the math doesn't change unlike the guitar and that g to b string relationship.

I knew tip #1 because it helped me singing in choir and not lose the timing.

Wow!! Awesome video Matt!! I especially love the GRACE NOTE trick!!! Thank you so much for this content!

Fantastic, Fantastic!! Always inspires me to play. Thanks for taking the time.

This was absolute gold! Thank you Matt!

yes man thank you !! this is awesome please never change your videos have changed the way I play music

You’re awesome! I learn so much and realize how terrible I am simultaneously. Thanks for reminding me not to quit my day job. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!!

Thanks for all your work !

Matt! This is the best thing Ive seen on the internet! This information is pure gold dust! You are a gent passing on these / YOUR tips to us mere mortals... Thanks man! xx Mistahbenn

Your tips and tricks videos just keep getting better and better. Thank you!

Loving these lessons! Thank you for this !

It's just astonishing that such a talent is so free with his time and his secrets. This is stuff any musician could apply easily and be better for it. I've got the video cranked and am actually playing along with my strat.

Tx a lot for your lessons Matt👍💥

Wow, that's amazing! just found your channel Matt.. and you're awesome! love your generosity and style.. feeling very inspired !

Thanks for these tips. Really helpful.

I really like your playing. It's full of energy and your funky sound is so cool

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Excellent ! Thanks Matt.

As simple as that! Love it Matt. You're such a great teacher, thank you!

That reverb accenting trick was nice, might use that somewhere. One trick I use a lot is the expression pedal. Hammond guys have obviously used the pedal to accent notes or phrases as long as there have been Hammonds, but with a modern synth and a piano/Rhodes/synth patch I often use the pedal to bring in another layer to the sound, like a pad sound under a piano patch (similar to the reverb thing). Or with a synth patch I might add a brighter or detuned version of the sound currently playing. The added bonus with the pedal is that in a live situation I can continue to keep both hands on keys; as there are usually one or two hands too few to begin with...

I've officially watched this 5 times. Now I'm off to enjoy the playing on the rest of his channel.

Wow! Like it!! Thanks Matt!

Very useful. Thanks for sharing!

This demonstration and explanation was delightful and insightful! I really like your wonderful, funky and groovy playing style.

Watched again. Thanks for these gems.

Matt, has chops for days. This channel is ridiculously good. Thanks, man ✌️ ❤️

Just wanted to say thanks for all the entertaining videos and Merry Christmas.

I love that grace notes... i often used that. Thanks sir

Thanks Matt. What generosity. I love you

Thank you so much for this video. Huge fan of the band since 1998. Went to the J Concert in Istanbul early 2000s, was a renarkable concert I kept on hearing in my head for years to come. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✨👋🏼

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

Loved Istanbul!

Love that Wah Pedal 😍

@MattJohnsonJamiroquai

2 жыл бұрын

it's made by Jam

@NicolasMelis

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai i know i have one as well😊

You are awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge Matt. You are teaching us so many great things and so easy to understand them. 🥰

Great skills & craftwork with a mentor’s eye for giving/sharing! Love your videos & I’m Workin’ on it!

amazing!, thanks for sharing!!, everything you show is so real

Really enjoy your tuts Matt. I'm actually a guitarist but I dabble in keyboard and find your style excellent for learning and improving my keys playing. Have just bought the lesson . . . Love your playing. Many thanks.

Matt, you are the best. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us!!!

Really loved this one Matt. Thank you 🙏 ❤️

Thanks for those tips Matt, I'll certainly be trying them out over the next few days/weeks !

Wow, very impressive tips!! Thank you very much for sharing with us. As always, excellent video. Cheers.

The Intro is fire! so smooth. Great content as always. Thank you!

Very Inspiring, dope chords as well nice one Matt.

I found this video to be incredibly helpful. Thank you

Thanks for this video, very informative!! 🙏

Always great advice! Great tricks!

Absolutely love this Matt, thanks for taking the time to put this together. Much appreciated, awesome!

@julianpratt9616

2 жыл бұрын

Just watched the J gig in Paris 2017 - Space Cowboy with you totally bossing it on the Prophet 6. Absolutely mind-blowing Matt! Your playing is good for my soul and mental health, bloody loving it all.

Man, as always you deliver! Thanks for these! 🤩

Thank you, I've been in a bit of a rut, but I think these tips can help bring me out!

The best practical keyboard lesson I’ve ever seen

That was great, thanks for your honesty!

Thank's for sharing Matt. It's amazing ! All I have to do now is get to work.

Thanks Matt. Great tips. Love watching that killer left hand!

Wow Matt,love your stuff brother,thank you mate for allowing us to learn from you for free,you are amazing!!!!

Thank you for sharing this. Such great tricks!

That fourths thing is one of my favorite sounds! Thanks for sharing some of your approaches to making beautiful and interesting music.

Subscribed. You have really nice stuff here and its inspiring and helpful to watch/hear you play.

Thanks a lot, Matt!

Brilliant advice. Great sound and feel.

Muchas Gracias por todos tus Videos Mr. Matt Johnson son geniales..👏👏

Love those suspensions and trills.

Brilliant Matt.

this tricks are very valuable , thanks a lot Matt, wish you marry christmas you and your family

This is simply amazing! Priceless!

This is really (really) helpful! Thanks!

I love how Matt makes the metronome sound like it’s a talented musician. I forget who said it, but ‘making the metronome sound good’ is a goal to aspire to.

many many thanks for the great teaching & content! keep it coming :) cheers

So well taught. Thank you very much ❤️🎶🪗

I've commented something similar before but I am still so happy I can learn from you mate. Excellent stuff

I love the spaces you put in so that not every hole is filled up.

Thank you Matt… i love ur tips & tricks… i feel you like ‘one of us’ … really thanks… and compliments from Italy

Man you have seriously quality talent my friend. Amazing how you channel that so fluidly.

Thanks Matt! Theses are definitely helping my piano playing...

Just, thank you always! I'm not a keyboard player at all, but love watching your videos and learning from your perspective. Cheers!