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This guy has this charisma and calmness that either makes him the sweetest guy ever or a serial killer

@Sevren_

4 жыл бұрын

The real Andrew I got that Ice truck killer vibe from him

@BaldorfBreakdowns

4 жыл бұрын

Those disarming smiles in between bits of information...

@SeanFisher

4 жыл бұрын

People who want to take advantage of you use the characteristics of niceness to start their insidious process.

@daywalkermike

4 жыл бұрын

Or like Clark Kent and Superman.

@guccimane8941

4 жыл бұрын

@daywalkermike - with a little bit of young Toby Maguire

"There's no such thing as "too slow ". Everyone plays too fast. " Write that down. It's gold.

@rxw5520

4 жыл бұрын

I need a sign that says "PLAY. IT. SLOW." on the wall behind my music stand.

@SeanFisher

4 жыл бұрын

I can only play slow. I was hoping to learn how to play, at least, normal speed. Noodler.

@ThePandaGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

It sounds good good on YT but no, it's not. You can bullshit yourself as much as you want but no. Another "if you can play slow you can play fast" lazy ass. Lol. There's no shortcut around busting your ass practicing. Source: julliard graduate european orchestra member.

@turnercariker7578

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThePandaGuitar You're saying because he said play it slowly, he was simultaneously insinuating you could play it quickly? The point of playing it slowly is to master the technique and gain speed relative to skill, without losing the quality. I'm not sure you read the comment correctly, or interpreted the video accurately if you think he's a "lazy ass" lol.

@vincentlamb3436

4 жыл бұрын

Asking my drummer friend to play slow when all he does is play blast beats.

you're turning into the bob ross of the youtube guitar community (i say that as a compliment), that "there's no rush, there's nowhere we need to be" was so relaxing. btw I still wanna hear your baroque guitar with distortion

@fephrey

4 жыл бұрын

Idk, man. I think Adam Levy gets my vote as the Bob Ross of youtube guitar!

@hjubris

4 жыл бұрын

@@fephrey a fight to the death to settle the title then!

@paolopalmieri4337

4 жыл бұрын

I tried some fuzz on my dad's lute recording, that's totally badass ahah

4 жыл бұрын

I can definitely see - or rather, hear - the resemblance. A very relaxed way to communicate. I like it. Bob Ross (love his work) rekindled my dad's love for painting before dad sadly passed away.

@TheNightflier70

4 жыл бұрын

ASMR Classic Guitar Channel :)

This guy is hypnotizing.

@ArtieFrumpkin

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's the oscillating lights in the background.

@user-eh8bc2ux3y

4 жыл бұрын

Dude has one of the most amazing smiles I've seen.

@Bushwhacker-so4yk

4 жыл бұрын

It’s his vampire powers.

Yo wtf I need to know your transition from metal to classical damn thats unexpected

@SamraK64

4 жыл бұрын

It isn't that much. Not so surprisingly, those styles of music communicate a lot. They do have a lot in common, and most sensibilities start with one and after a few years discover how they get an almost opposed yet quite comparable pleasure listening to/playing the other.

@hjubris

4 жыл бұрын

@@SamraK64 not even transition, my and my friends are playing both at the same time. "Por que no los dos?"

@TheRailwaystationist

4 жыл бұрын

I would say metal has a lot more in common with classical music than classic rock, for example. I have a hardcore metal head of a friend that started playing classical tunes because he recognized a lot of what he was already familiar with in it when I played.

@MCDreng

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of metal musicians are heavily inspired by classical music, and you can kinda think of modern metal as rock meets classical. There are some *very* symphonic bands out there, check out Wintersun for a good example, if a bit in the extreme at times.

@ZKMsphere

4 жыл бұрын

I probably should have phrased myself better. I was more so shocked because of such a drastic change in person to see his past as a headbanging metalhead with a mane to such a chill sexy vampire ya know

There’s nothing better than learning from someone that actually knows about his or her craft. Brandon knows what he’s doing. He doesn’t stutter. His knowledge just flows. It’s admirable.

@jankafka7330

4 жыл бұрын

A rare beast indeed in the KZread instructional video menagerie.

Man, for real, you should make a video telling us about your metal years, show us a few compositions, the rig you used... that would be awesome. Also, you really are the Bob Ross of classical guitar, and that is a great compliment.

This is quickly becoming my favourite guitar channel. Keep it up man .. love from India

I'm seriously considering lessons in Classical guitar now, after many years of playing Rock and Metal. Even more encouraging to know that's where you started as well! :) Thank you for these videos and the inspiration.

@ForTiorIJohnny

4 жыл бұрын

same.

@Sahandfaghihi

4 жыл бұрын

I also started on the electric guitar, playing metal, then rock n roll, then blues, and now I'm mostly playing Bach and some paganini (on electric guitar, but I'm planning to buy a nylon)

@faelan1950

4 жыл бұрын

is maith liom do leasainm a mhic haha. an éireannach no cainteoir gaeilge thú?

@MCDreng

4 жыл бұрын

Classical guitar can only help you if you want to become a metal god. There's a reason Yngwie is called a neo*classical* player.

@faelan1950

4 жыл бұрын

cool username man! "silence without loneliness", right?

Brandon... you helped me improve my guitar technique so much, it is unbelievable! First off, let me give you my background. I hold a bachelor's and master's degree in guitar performance (Boston Conservatory and Florida State, respectively). However, my playing was always flawed due to lack of solid technique. I simply didn't know how to improve... so I gave up. I didn't have any concept of slow, methodical practice and had no idea how to improve at the time. Fast forward 40 years (yes, 40 years)... I just purchased a used classical guitar a couple months ago. I haven't put it down since. Using your spider crawl for a myriad of technical issues... pull offs, hammer ons, and slow/ fast alternation. Well... it's like a miracle... setting my metronome to excruciatingly slow tempos in the beginning, I have now increased my speed to 120 BPM for 16th notes using fingers i and a. I was NEVER able to do anywhere near this before while at the conservatory or at grad school. I cannot thank you enough... speed was such a stumbling block all my life. I just can't believe that by modifying your spider crawl, I have improved that much in a matter of months. (Granted, I practice now at an average of 6 hours per day... but still!) Thank you so much!!!

This man is so calm, and well spoken. Hes so clearly passionate about what he's teaching and that passes on to the viewer. Could easily become my favourite youtube guitarist.

@thomaspeterson9346

Жыл бұрын

He’s already mine after discovering him a few weeks ago lol

1 video per week? YES PLEASE

I was needing exatly that! Your tips are very helpful, especially for a begginer like me. You are one of my greatests inspirations dude, I hope one day I can play the guitar like you!

Best guitar coach I’ve ever found online. Thank you for creating such a good content keep this up.

Is he teaching me mindfulness and calmness or guitar....I guess it's a combination of both and it's awesome

Metal is such a good gateway drug to get deeper into music ^^

@putridabomination

4 жыл бұрын

It builds up a lot of passion and curiosity.

@ses694

4 жыл бұрын

The more complex metal can be very deep music in itself

@ladybluelotus

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is!

I'm a classical guitarist for about 6-7 years and that must be one of the best possible warm up routines you can create, it's the routine my teacher created for me from the very beginning and he was very serious about me followin the program, now I'm considered one of the most talented and best sounding guitarists in my country thaks to this routine. Also when he said "There's no such thing as "too slow ". Everyone plays too fast. " that's something I truly hate but it's 100% right and it's the best advice ever.

I watched this a few weeks ago and it has changed my practice. I notice a difference already in the quality and ease of my playing. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

This man is brilliant. This kind of content is hard to come by! Meaningful stuff, coming from somebody who actually plays well. I wish a lot more people come to your channel. Thanks Brandon!

I'm a pleb and i have an acoustic guitar trying to play the classical way or classical pieces. I do want to say though, Brandon has helped me out immensely when it comes to learning tips and tricks. I'm going to be getting a Spanish guitar soon and right after, I'm signing up for his online courses because of what an amazing teacher he is.

wow these really make sense for warming up, i had no idea what to do before

This guy is so easy to listen to. As a Brit this is the best American out their for guitar.

I don’t often stop to appreciate how much free information there is on the internet. It’s thanks to channels like this one!

Few people realize what an amazing resource we get today in 2021 from people like Brandon Acker and other KZread guitarists. In the past you’d learn a lot of that from personal guitar teachers or from printed books. But here you get a lot of it for free from him and other guitar you tubers. No one here has an excuse not to become a proficient guitarist.

Hey Brandon. I'm an adult student of guitar. I love your attitude and presentation. Your tone of voice is something extremely refreshing. Please keep doing what you're doing. I love the performance videos, your introducing videos, and your tips. I think together they help my stay interested and if I'm interested I practice. Anyway, thanks.

The topic is not new nor the exercises... but the way the message and the goals are given are just fresh AF. Btw can you do a video about speed?

Your calm is wonderful.

Awesome! 10minutes into practicing these warm-ups and I can feel and hear a difference in my playing! Thank you.

Thanks Brandon! Awesome video!

Love your videos! pls keep on making more.

Awesome and thank you for sharing.

Great lesson!!

If you want to step this up, I would recommend humming the actual note you are playing and trying to be in tune with it. While it doesn't improve your technique, it at least helps you get to remember faster which note is where on the guitar, and you might improve your singing voice, depends on your goals though. Thanks for the exercises, I will implement them into my starting routine and see how they work for me :)

That background music😍 one day I want to play as good as you

Man I'm so thankful for these videos, they are so beautifully made and so helpful and interesting. I've actually started playing a lot more classical guitar since a few weeks ago because I got inspired by you.

Nice! Digging the guitar tips! Keep up the good work!

Thank you!!! Just what I needed!

I got chills because your speaking is so relaxing😂 great video, keep going!

Great warm up exercises!! Thank you! ❤️

In calmness lies great strength

Another amazing tip!!!

I just bought my first classical guitar the other day. Been playing for like 14 years but have never touched classical, really. Now after years of playing metal I'm going back to school for classical guitar of all things! Feels like a weird thing to do in your mid 20s but fuck it, ya know? This channel is largely what inspired me to start down this new path and I'm grateful for it.

Perfekt Course! Thanx for that.

He’s the reincarnation of calmness and the guitar he’s the true air of the guitar

Thanks a ton! Very informative

Thanks for sharing Brandon, I'll try those exercises this week

Great warm up indeed, thank you very much

Thank you, this was extremely helpful!

Congratulations on the 100k subscribers Brandon!! Everyone loves your content, please stay active, you really help with your videos!

I stumbled on your channel. It’s fantastic. Genuinely helpful, thank you.

Excellent tips, thanks!

Thank you so much. These exercises will be a great help 🤗

The passion you have while playing and talking about it is inspiring. I wish you all the best

Thank you so much dear Brandon! This really helps...

Awesome. Very helpful

I'm absolutely enthralled by your videos, Brandon! I've been following you since the first Rob Scallon videos and I just find your solo videos immensely calming, even the ones where you talk more than you play. You've a very peaceful tone to your videos and I get super happy whenever I see that you've posted something.

I played Bach's Gigue in E m. back in a college recital. I went into a sound room where someone was playing piano. I picked up a stand up bass and played it for ten minutes. Then I performed the Gigue and I couldn't believe how fast I played. I got a standing ovation.

Love your content! this is very helpful! Thank you so much!

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@robertcronin6603

3 жыл бұрын

I was aware of the importance of warming up one's voice but never considered warming up before playing - thanks 👍

Thanks for all your advice, you are a great guitar teacher.

Thank you for this very helpful advice

Invaluable information. Thanks.

I love to watch you play, but these tips you provide are so helpful to my own playing! Thank you very much for taking the time to do them. I look forward to seeing more.

I just subscribed to you. You do really support and help me on my weaknesses! Thanks!

Thank you Superman for your amazing guitar tip

Thank you! You’re fabulous!

You're an amazing teacher, thanks for the warm up routine!

These are awesome, thank you.

I love this channel. Great exercises. I'm going to use these.

Loved this

Thankyou so much, I'm just beginning and I love this! :D

Thanks great, your patience is appreciated

I didn't realise how important warming up is. I used to get super discouraged when I would make mistakes while playing and this made things so much better.

Thanks for your advice, it really helps.

This has become my new favorite channel!

Awesome video. Honestly thx for it.

Brandon, you are absolutely amazing at teaching.

incredible stuff

Your videos are a goldmine i must say. Thank you for making this i really appreciate it, i can't wait to implement this into my playing!

Thank to you Brandon!!!!!

Thank you, very helpful.

i really like your videos, the vibe is so chill and relaxed, mix that with an awesome video and audio quality with great lights, contrast and colors and you get a great viewing experience

Thanks for sharing your knowledge video is excellent

You have the knack to explain things clearly. Have noticed that in your videos with Rob as well. This video series that you've started to do is really good!

I absolutely love your content:) please do keep it up!

Excellent. Thank you.

Wow thank you so much!!! You are just amazing! Very simple and structured to practice my play. Thank you once again for making this video 😊🙏

You’re awesome brandon thanks a lot :)))

Super usefull!!! TKS!

That was awesome, thanks a lot

Ghaad I'm glad i found your channel. TY for the tips

Thanks for this. I'll try it!

"Mindful..." Yes!

Thank you Brandon. A great lesson, and l like your encouraging manner.🎸☺

Great insights, excellent systematic approach to warmup🎸👨‍🏫 🤗🤗

just what I needed. Thank you!

What a great series of videos. I am just starting again after an absence of too many years and this is such a help; thank you Brandon!

Thank you again, Mr. Acker!

thank you thank you thank you I am just learning guitar and love the beginner and tips for my overall playing in the end more of this would be amazing! You're videos really drive my motivation for learning.