This kid has done in 2 1/2 years what takes most guitarists to do in 20+ years !

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's amazing what some people can do!!

He's been at it for ONLY 2.5 years... Taj is amazing!!

You are looking at a superstar!!! Taj nobody can teach what you have 💯🎸🔥

His Australia got talent video is pretty awesome as well, I'm nearly 60 and played all my life... this kid is legit!

He listens and he can play what he hears.

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he does :) An essential skill for the well-rounded musician.

This child is perfect, a natural born musician. And this child can hear music and play it I'm sure he won't have no problem doing his own thing .he has one of the best there is teaching him.

@veegee916

4 жыл бұрын

Who is teaching him?

@frauleinmona

4 жыл бұрын

@Vaughn Greenlee Warren Adams.😊

He was nervous. I've seen him play much better. Kid's unreal!

He is writing his own music and preforming across Australia watch some more

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

That's great! Way to go, Taj :)

Every now and then , nature or whatever, a person is born with a great gift of having that perfect connection between mind , heart, and hands. It mystifies some of us, others it makes almost critical out of sadness that we did not receive it. No denying, it's fascinating to watch and hear.

@FretplanetNet

5 жыл бұрын

Very nicely put. Whatever it is, the kid's got it! :)

@shirleymuhleisen683

5 жыл бұрын

Bravo Taj!!👏👏👏Be the best-we need another guitar hero😎

Gotta watch him play surfing with the aliens and tennessee whisky

Taj is with out a doubt a carry over from past life awareness!

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's kind of what I think about kids this young who can interpret music so maturely. He plays like an adult.

#1 the kid is 10, he kills it and his solo improvs are very melodic and "in the pocket". #2 See #1

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree! Very impressive young player.

The most frightening thing for young guitar "prodigies" is the advent of KZread and social media. SRV (at Taj's age) emulated his idols by replaying their songs over and over from LP's, and. later, sleeping in and playing dive blues joints. In the end, it was all SRV.

You gotta check out his KZread channel and REALLY see what he can do!

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!! He's done so much since I first heard him. And always better and better. It's so great that he's found his calling at such a young age 😁🎸🎶

Try "still got the blues", or "the loner", or "tennessee whiskey". His Ellen Show performance, although impressive, wasn't the best choice to review imho.

@rightuppercut1426

5 жыл бұрын

@ Po1itica11yNcorrect: Fully agree

@FretplanetNet

5 жыл бұрын

I will definitely check those out. My vid is not intended as a review, just some observations :) Can't wait to see more Taj Farrant!

@rightuppercut1426

5 жыл бұрын

@ Fret Planet: Then you gotta check his “Surfing with the aliens” he just posted. Jaw-dropping good.

@FretplanetNet

5 жыл бұрын

@@rightuppercut1426 Awesome! Looks like I've got some Taj vids to catch up on.

@robinsweet1827

4 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!! I COMPLETELY AGREE!! Good BUT not his best!!

WOW, you really didn't do your homework on Taj. Try pulling up his channel and see the gigs he's performed on stage. If you watch his cover for Gary Moore's Still got the Blues, you can close your eyes and think you're listening to an adult playing instead of a 10 year old. Doubtful you've had or taught any students of his level before.

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there. You're correct, I did not reasearch before creating this video. A reaction video is a first impression, not a critique. As I said in the video, I think Taj Farrant is amazing! Clearly, he does have great guidance because he has his fundamentals (like pentatonic scales) down very well - as exemplified in this great performance. As for my students, a prodigy like Taj is one in a million. I've only seen a few, but my students are awesome and hard workers in their own right.

The reaction you make when you realise he’s better than you

@damonsellers1452

4 жыл бұрын

This kid is sponsored by Gibson.

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

@@damonsellers1452 what an awesome achievement at such a young age :)

@shomesomlove

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@ethansmall3562

4 жыл бұрын

So true

if i could play as Taj would be a star

He mentioned to Ellen he learns a lot from KZread video...sometimes he has to listen to songs a couple times so he has his own "feel" for the songs.

Heard that he has a very good teacher. Can't remember his name but heard he is one of the best.

@markfinnigan4994

4 жыл бұрын

His Dad at the moment

@franrayjr

4 жыл бұрын

Warren Adams and also his dad .

want to hear him play !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kids great only playing for 3 years WOW

That's an accurate breakdown, and it looks like Taj is already bypassing the regular basics...starting to do his own thing...thats becoming advanced...nice inspiration

please react to his Tennessee whiskey

@FretplanetNet

5 жыл бұрын

Great recommendation! Thanks :)

@michaelovers688

4 жыл бұрын

I have watched that vid about 600 times lol he sucks you in to the music when he plays

@BudgetRC_Channel

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I think his Tennessee Whiskey improv is his best work, and addresses the concerns you had about his playing in the Sweet Child solo. I've learned a lot from his Tennessee Whiskey video.

@davidmitchell1959

4 жыл бұрын

This is the one that got me noticing this wee genius.

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

@@BudgetRC_Channel yes, his "Tennessee Whiskey" has a maturity level beyond his years. He can take that slow jam and make it graceful... So rare for a kid that age.

Hello Emily. I only just discovered your channel with this Taj Farrant reaction video. This kid's phenomenal. As others have commented, this performance is not his best as you will notice on his other videos. Not to say he didn't do well on The Ellen Show. At this age, I was holding a tennis racket pretending to play along to rock records. I have great respect for guitar teachers like yourself. I've been playing guitar since I was 12 yrs old and I'm 50 now. If I could go back in time, I would definitly take guitar lessons. I've been learning some music theory that's helped alot. Thanks for the reaction video. Liked and subbed. Cheers!

@FretplanetNet

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input :) And thanks for the sub! PS, It's never too late for guitar lessons - check out my teacher page - www.lessonface.com/music-instructor/emily-zimmer

He was on Ellen... you're watching that..... not sure you REALIZE what you are seeing. We're talking ELLEN.... she doesn't just stick anyone on her show.... Just sayin'.

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

You're right, Taj is amazing!!! :)

🔥🔥🔥

He is impressive for the 2+ years that he has been playing - but he has intonation and timing issues that will magnify if he doesn't practice with a click.....I still do and if been playing for 40+years!.....he comes in/out of pre-bends effortlessly- that alone takes years of practice!!!!.....his father met be an accomplished musician who now is focused on his sons career - that is perfectly fine .......as long as the kid can remain a KID and not become a nervous wreck , twitching youth like Bonamassa did !!!!.......he is gonna be a fine musician - and to be honest it really will only depend on the amount of time he puts in creating his OWN style and music .....a 'tracer' , someone I call who just plays other artists compostions will hit a wall - very hard - and than struggle to find his originality - listen to early Kenny W Sheppard albums when all he wanted to do was sound like SRV version 2.0+ ......than listen to his last couple mature releases .......I think Taj has a world of talent , a grounded in reality Father and Mother and the future is very bright for him - when he stops copying others and becomes his own ...... musician.

Warren Adams is his teacher.

@FretplanetNet

5 жыл бұрын

Cool!!

Watch him play purple rain

Paying homage to the artist sold Robinson towing / is a real accomplishment notice that he is his own artest in this respect the use of the whaaa is a reflection of of his artistry of himself though souls use is not far away from Taj farrant this is is freaking amazing how well adapt he to play this song make this song your own wile paying homage to the artest

@chrisadams1063

4 жыл бұрын

And respects to criticism every artist needs to listen to the criticisms of other's in the respect don't doubt your self nor capability

Dont play guitar and duno how i got here but thooroughly enjoyed ur review

@FretplanetNet

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome reaction! And I learned a few things. Thank you.

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. The kid ROCKS! And I'd love to see him continue to succeed.

Well I guess by now you have caught all his vids, did you see his take on Tennessee Whiskey? - kzread.info/dash/bejne/d2SZo6WolcyXldI.html The kid has been learning since he was six and a half , so not that long as I believe he is now ten.

Can't find any of your videos playing guitar?

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Yes, thanks for asking! Here's my KZread Channel (the material that isn't lesson stuff) kzread.info/dron/qoAeq7JmfKOrCiG9xIhi_Al.html and my website is www.emzimmermusic.com. I also have a band that's called The Zimmer Effect, at www.thezimmereffect.com. Cheers :)

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Also, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter under "Emily Zimmer Music"

@Fret Planet I am sure you are an accomplished and successful musician. But would you please at least do some research on the individuals you review. It has already been mentioned that you picked a performance that was not his best compared to other choices. He was seven years old when his father took him to see AC/DC, at that concert sitting on his dad's shoulders he realized watching Angus, that is what he waned to do. If you watch some of the personal interviews with him he constantly has his "wife" the SG which he cherishes. He is constantly noodling and working the craft. His passion is 100%. He is also fortunate that his family has been 100% supportive of his passion and journey to this point. The fact is Taj is special one of a kind. He has had incredible instruction on fundamentals so far. But good luck to you in trying to develop your youtube channel.

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Christopher. I appreciate your thoughtful reply. This is a reaction video. The entire point of a reaction video is not to do any research beforehand, because it is a first impression video. After seeing this very talented young player perform, I have absolutely no doubt that he has a wonderful and loving family and support system in place. As I stated in the video, I think he's really on the right track and doing a great job. As for my comments about students learning and maintaining their fundamentals, those are my concerns about kids' music education in general. I both commend this youngster for his drive and determination, and stand by my opinions on the importance of the high quality music educators that nurture this type of talent.

Have followed this kid for a while AND I can honestly say THAT'S NOT even his best!!

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was impressed with this one, but now I've seen him play in some videos that just blew my mind! He just keeps getting better😄🎸🎶

Jamie Prince nailed it

Jonah Hill plays and teaches

Great observations Emily Hope his dad sees your vid and takes note you gotta be natural but also some theory always helps

Chords chords chords learn your cords you’ll get more work as a guitarist by nine cords and no note for note

He is only 10! It was a good analysis though!

Use you. Fellings when you Play ,Music, or , Guitar. The boy dont used he,s fellings. So the guitar Play dont use good. You No that. I use my fellings out to my fingers when I Play guitar.

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

I thought Taj put some awesome feeling into his playing here. And he really pours his emotions into "Tennesssee Whiskey." Check that one out if you get a chance.

Sounds to me that you play better than this kid.......please give it a go..we want to hear you...hope you're not teaching kids to strum jingle bells.

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Www.emzimmermusic.com I hope you enjoy my rendition of "twinkle, twinkle little star" 😂

Playing for over two decades please you look about 16 yourself lol.

@FretplanetNet

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jason. Thanks for watching. I am 35 years old, and I have a Bachelor's Degree. If you're curious about what I do, here's my website: www.emzimmermusic.com