Another note to everyone saying "is this all it takes?"... Berklee wants your money. They're a business. There are VERY few who are so incredible that they attend on a large scholarship but in order to serve those, there must be many more who pay full or close to full price. Music school is easy to get into provided you're decent and check all the boxes they're looking for. This audition was solid. It doesn't necessarily show extreme proficiency on the instrument, but Mike's timing, tone, phrasing, and vibrato was spot on. Congrats man. Enjoy your time there if you decide to attend.

@MiketheNerdRanger

2 жыл бұрын

Actually I'm relieved I dont have to be a musical God in order to learn music academically (though I have a feeling if I completely suck, then I won't get in).

@Keith85210

Жыл бұрын

You are a rude person. I don't know where to begin with your response to his performance. I have never heard of you, your music or your band. Today is the first and last time I waste my time listening to your yacht rock. I tried to disect your response for your point. But, your point is to put the guy down at every angle. I listened to your music, you are typical. You use too many presets and loops. You can buy your "premium tone" at Guitar Center like everyone else. "This audition was solid. It doesn't necessarily show extreme proficiency on the instrument, but Mike's timing, tone, phrasing, and vibrato was spot on. Congrats man. Enjoy your time there if you decide to attend.". Are you serious? You can not walk around like that in the real world outside of your mind talking to people much less good musicians like that. Also, you do UNDERSTAND that he was playing a Carlos Santana jam. That is why it sounded so good. I am a musician also. Don't ask to see my video because that is garage unless it is footage from playing a sold out concert in fron of thousands of people. You should not belittle people. "

@AlexPriceMusician

Жыл бұрын

​@@Keith85210 wow, that was a roller coaster. My comment was addressed specifically to the arrogant commenters who have no idea what it takes to enter music school. Mike is a solid guitarist. Solid tone, intonation, phrasing, rhythm chops, lead chops, etc. I stand by what I said. If you want the definition of rude, I'd direct you to the comment I'm replying to, which is yours. No one asked you to listen to my music and I'm really not interested in listening to yours, but thanks for clearing that up ;)

@minisurfbanana

Жыл бұрын

Why would u go to berklee if u have extreme proficiency on the instrument?🙄🙄🙄

@jdguitar1040

Жыл бұрын

@@minisurfbanana To keep learning, have a good time, and likely most importantly, to network. All good reasons.

This is the opposite of most internet guitarists, not overly busy but well constructed, memorable and pleasant to listen to, best of luck to you at berklee

I don’t know you or how you got in my Feed; but this videos was the first and only positive thing today- so congrats and thank you. Great tone and well played.

@obiwanudonnome814

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't it crazy how that happens sometimes? Like the youtube algorithm needs to start paying rent if it's going to be living in my head!

@seanc.5310

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Congrats dude! I live right near Berkeley it's a cool place. Nice tone and beutiful PRS

@josephfrunzi4606

2 жыл бұрын

You doin okay bud?

@Vigilante311

2 жыл бұрын

Check out paul butterfield driftin blues live at monterey

@seanc.5310

2 жыл бұрын

@@_baller the bots are trying to turn our non-political discussion about this dude rocking on guitar into an argument. Beat it loser

To all you "Is this all it takes?" , playing an intermediate piece perfectly is a lot harder than just about managing to play an expert piece. Also shows a better aptitude for comprehensive learning, really nice!

@mikehart4742

2 жыл бұрын

Well said! Plus, when I went there, there was no audition. (this was before you could just record at home easily and not everyone can just show up in boston for an audition) so this is more than it used to take!

@Merjia

2 жыл бұрын

THIS. So much of being a great player is that "feel" especially when it comes to Carlos Santana.

@Bobobo-bo-bo-bobobo

2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly said. Playing bands in tune every time is incredibly difficult

@lorenmorgan1931

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he's playing it with every ounce of inflection the original had. And that is what matters. I see about 60 tribute bands a year, and even the ones that flat out nail it, don't get the inflection he's playing. I do get it because everything I play I play for inflection, and I don't achieve this. Spectacular work, and perfect choice that made him stand out. Also I think he has a slight sweetened temperament that maybe the original had? Great stuff!

@joshuachristopher9039

2 жыл бұрын

Most of the people who talk crap prob have never played guitar in there life , to play anything clean with no stress is not easy , well my opinion anyways

It shows that you practiced this piece A LOT. Every single note was spot on and that's probably the whole purpose of an audition like that. Congrats, you earned it!

@Huhujadu

Жыл бұрын

@@MOAB-UT akshually

Congrats brother!! Best of luck to you. Soak it up. It's a gift.

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel Sir!! Fantastic stuff!!

@jakestark9277

2 жыл бұрын

🌴

@explosivefitnessuk

2 жыл бұрын

Is the tuition free?

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

@@explosivefitnessuk no

@explosivefitnessuk

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeArwineGuitar i saw the word "gift" and assumed it was. Isnt that the school John Mayer went to?

its pretty inspiring to see older musicians still auditioning and getting into Berklee, I've always felt pressure about aging and feeling like I won't fit in if I didn't try to get in as soon as possible - thank you for reminding me that our age really doesn't matter when trying to achieve our dreams :)

@saltymike33

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh how old do you think he is?! I'm 33 and he looks my age. When I was in university there was a retired couple studying psychology

@DoveDescendingMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@saltymike33 says he's 41 in the description bruh

@Snip3r97

2 жыл бұрын

Brooo I'm wack & 25 - I tell you right now - I'm going. See you at the top booooooisssss

@sethradnothy8875

Жыл бұрын

@@chopholtz4950 😂😂😂😂😂

mike, my son just did an audition for berklee. sax. so proud of him. your audition was sweet. were waiting to hear back - much luck to you (i also play guitar!)

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you guys!!! Keep us all updated!

@RByrne

2 жыл бұрын

I'm just curious, what's involved in the audition, requirements?

@paolo9996

2 жыл бұрын

hope he gets accepted 🔥🔥

@brayancruz5866

2 жыл бұрын

Did he get accepted?

@bvaughan3862

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck to your kid!

YES!!!! Congratulations Mike!!💃💃❤️

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!!

As someone who gave up on music, this is so freaking inspiring. I might start practicing again!

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Do it. Do it for yourself. I am going to Berklee for no other reason than I wanted to get better at guitar for me. It’s not to “have a degree from Berklee”, it’s solely for the love of getting better at something I enjoy. Even if you don’t go Berklee big, just pick it up and noodle. And most importantly, just have fun!!

@Drumsticksmcgee

2 жыл бұрын

You Will.

@guitarplayersparadise520

2 жыл бұрын

@@jazzdorefree194 you R 100% right

@lukeallen5432

2 жыл бұрын

@@jazzdorefree194 cringe

@ratt2roll

2 жыл бұрын

@@jazzdorefree194 amen brotha!

Congrats man! I turned 42 in November and it's incredibly inspiring to hear that someone my age has pursued this path and made it in. I'm sure there is more to getting in than just this one audition right? I have looked at Berklee a few times over the 20 years but info was difficult to come by back then, and I always felt "there is no way I'll ever get in..." What a terrible mindset to have going into something like this. Anyways, hope you're enjoying it! Best of luck to you.

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

It’s Berklee online. It’s not as strict as the brick and mortar school. You can do one off classes, certificate programs, or a full on degree program. There are a lot of “old guys” in my classes. It’s never too late. Go do the damn thing man! Good luck!

@agtronic

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeArwineGuitarAwesome to hear. I will definitely look into it. Thanks for the reply. Thanks for sharing your journey with KZread.

I have no clue how this came up on my suggestions but after reading the description how could I NOT stay and listen to some Santana . Congrats on your acceptance and please *never* stop playing the music you love. It's also very inspiring to see/know someone much older than myself decided to further his knowledge of guitar. Very inspiring and shows you really are never too old to learn new things :)

My dad decided to go to uni recently and he's in his final year (he's turning 48 soon if im not wrong). People like you inspire others to just do what they enjoy, to do what they love :)

@RByrne

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I'm 38 myself, and I've been a Refrigeration/HVAC technician since I was 19. I worked so hard at my apprenticeship, years of working 13 hour days then going to night school to get various licenses. Anyways, I was electrocuted and had some damage to my heart last year. I got the surgery, which saved my life, but I couldn't go back to my old job as my heart isn't great. So yeah, all that work gone, and i didnt even get my final paycheque, let alone any sort of compensation. My union didnt help me, and no lawyers will go near a Union company.. It's not all bad though, as I was burnt out on that trade years ago. There's so many assholes, and crooked businessmen that expect you to break the rules to line their pockets, then they do the same to you. I felt like I couldn't leave as I'd invested so much time into certification. But I've been thinking differently lately, and now I'll be going back to school to do something I really want to do; Antique Doorknob restoration!! Jk, I haven't decided yet.

@royghosn18

2 жыл бұрын

@@RByrne that sounds awesome man (that you’re looking to do something you want to) sucks to hear about your heart, but you’re young(ish) you should be okay. my friend does HVAC been trying to get me to do it as well but I’m on the line lol

@LawrinMaxwellsmpc500

2 жыл бұрын

@@RByrne props 👏

@jpcolindesign517

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 61 and back in school with a double major in Studio Art and Creative Writing. I'm a disabled veteran with PTSD. There are a lot people determined to live their dreams out.

@RByrne

2 жыл бұрын

@JP Colin Design that's awesome! I've always been into writing. My dad, who was a writer and teacher, always encouraged us in anything creative. I've really been considering some sort of design or engineering, but I'll have to see what's out there.

Congratulations! I was at Berklee back in 76-77 as a Performance Major in Bass. There were about 300 Bass students that year. I figured I was about ninth from the bottom. The incredible musicianship you will see just walking through the cafeteria while people do their homework and play through the 'Real Fake Books' is magical. I was too chickenshit to dive in the way I needed to, having to commute 45 miles back and forth, so yeah it was a waste of time, not mine, their's. I suggest the following, play, play, play, do it all. If someone invites you to sit in in a practice room, do it. You'll never know who will meet. If you can live in Boston, just jam with everybody you can 16 hours a day, It can be a wonderful thing. I used to see Bandleaders come in and just grab students or even the teachers right out of class, to go on the road for a tour. Things were pretty casual back then. Good luck on your journey.

@brianbaker8978

2 жыл бұрын

you should write a book about your story. or at least a blog. not trolling, I've played trombone since i was 12, played in college, taught myself bass and guitar. I'm genuinely curious.

@roguecheddar

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianbaker8978 Thanks, but I'm no Mickey Spillane. Berklee was definitely an interesting place back then. You could go to school on a Monday and find one of your teachers hungover sleeping it off on the sidewalk along Mass Ave. Many of them were quite derelict, but man, they could play. Lot's of incredible musicians running in and out of that place. Phil Wilson the trombonist was there, I was in one of his classes for ear training, Sometimes he would play his trombone and you'd swear you could see his emboucher'e coming out the bell. He was great. Woody Herman was always coming in and taking either Phil or one of his best students to go play some gigs with his 'Thundering Herd' group, so you never knew if you were going to have that class the next week. Good times though.

@roguecheddar

Жыл бұрын

@D G Apparently you've never commuted in and out of Boston on a regular basis, it is a killer. While I played in a few different rock,dance,wedding bands in the clubs on the South Shore, I eventually married and got into computer programming and IT, and my music career just became jamming with buddies on the weekends. Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans. Soon to retire at 70, and maybe refocus on playing music more. And you?

@projectDominic

Жыл бұрын

this is just great advice for any aspiring guitarist " I suggest the following, play, play, play, do it all. If someone invites you to sit in in a practice room, do it. You'll never know who will meet... just jam with everybody you can 16 hours a day"

My dude, congrats! I'm 40 and can finally afford art school and am going simply because I love it and want to consume all of the knowledge I can. It's never too late!

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Livin the dream brother!!

@michaelwoods3850

Жыл бұрын

Quit ur job to start drawing?

@MrElectrofied

Жыл бұрын

​@@michaelwoods3850 lmao u wish u could eh

Wow beautifully played. I love that you didn't have to play anything too out there or difficult. I love that they saw your talent with this song. Makes me think to apply myself. Congrats again and wish you nothing but success in your career.

@spindrift2009

2 жыл бұрын

When it comes to timing and tone (vibrato, etc) this is not an intermediate piece. Sure, anybody who jams in high school can learn the notes, but it takes years of regular practice to get this level of feel…

Just a little music history for those who do not know. Black Magic Woman was written by Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac. A couple of years later, Santana covered it on their Abraxas album in 1970. My favorite guitarist of all time, Neal Schon, joined Santana the next year at age 17. A couple of years later, Greg Rollie and Schon broke off and formed what eventually became Journey.

@DanHomeAtLast

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the info

@aquariumlife2929

2 жыл бұрын

Nice data bro. I did not know that

@dan9521

2 жыл бұрын

fun fact both santana and peter green are christians

@jazzcat1056

2 жыл бұрын

@@dan9521 you sure about Santana? I’ve heard otherwise.

@dan9521

2 жыл бұрын

@@jazzcat1056 he has publicly proclaimed faith in Jesus so i guess so

I can't take my eyes off the guitar, that is BEAUTIFUL

@AlcoTube

2 жыл бұрын

the headstock alone!

@toddwiener1087

2 жыл бұрын

Paul Reed Smith guitars. Santana uses them.

Thanks for your fire service, I’m an ER nurse and you guys are always a sight for sore eyes. Thanks for everything you do and congrats!!

You are a inspiration. Congrats on the acceptance. I am 32 and this inspires me to get my chops up to something with it. Cheers Mike!

So inspiring man! I'm close to 40 too so I do relate to you that we never stop learning and can always improve. Love the tone and bends by the way, really capturing the Santana vibe!

Congratulations!! 🎈🎉🎈 Berklee alumnus here and love your reasoning behind choosing this piece as much as your performance. You earned yourself another sub! Good luck and enjoy your time at Berklee!!! I wish I could immerse myself in the campus lifestyle and activities now that I have more life experience. You’re going to do phenomenally being light years ahead in terms of wisdom you can impart on the younger generation. Congrats again!!! 👏🥳🤘😉👍

It is a real talent to play with dynamics so well, and have this good timing in a song with so much space. Congrats man! Great playing!

Congrats! Great song choice. I'm a beginner a few years older than you and that is one of my favorite songs to play on Rocksmith. Again, congrats and good luck!!

Way to empower yourself and follow your bliss Mike. You sound great, stay strong! Cheers

Bro this was absolutely a vibe in every sense. Way to go man! Super glad I got recommended this from the algorithm!

Can't go wrong playing Carlos Santana! His fusion of the Tastiest Latin and Rock sounds, is Iconic!

@danender5555

2 жыл бұрын

Except the Black Magic Woman and the solo belongs to Peter Green, former Fleetwood Mac guitarist. Santana is just a copied imitation. They should know it at Berklee...

@ChespiritoChavo322

2 жыл бұрын

@@danender5555 Santana a copied imitation... 👀 Hahaha the things you read on the internet...

@zepapires

2 жыл бұрын

@@danender5555 : Man, c’mon, everybody knows this song was composed by the great Peter Green, but Santana’s version is so different and better. Carlos solos are totally different than the originals, and became iconics. When this song is mentioned worldwide, everybody thinks Santana and play this version, with all due respect to Mr. Green. Additionally, it’s worth to mention that Santana added a second part called Gipsy Queen, which modulates to D major, and is a tribute to the Hungarian Gipsy-Jazz Gabor Szabo.

@216Numbskull

2 жыл бұрын

@@zepapires Right On! Carlos definitely made "Black Magic Woman" his own, no doubt. I would of rocked "Europa" myself, now that's Santana finest feel of a jam, IMO anyways. It's all good though, dude aced the audition with BMW that's the most important point & best part of it all really, right? Keeping it real +++++++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul+++++++

@johnm4912

2 жыл бұрын

@@danender5555 Thats like saying all along the watchtower belongs to bob dylan

absolutely killed it! and berklee will never be a waste of time! there are some people here on campus who are roughly your age that share the same sentiment of 'i just love playing'. this was a great audition piece because it shows off what you love playing and your personal taste. i wish you the best of luck!

Well played and congratulations on getting accepted. Bravo

This gave me goosebumps. Thank you for sharing. Congrats on the acceptance.

Outstanding! Congrats on Berklee! Best on your music journey. Fair winds and following seas to all.

I don't know who you are. I don't know why your video popped up in my feed. But, as someone who never was able to go to music school (I'll save you the long, drawn out narrative), and, until recently, was upset with anyone that could go when I couldn't, I'm actually super excited for you. Congrats on getting in. Congrats on looking to get better at guitar. Congrats on not doing the 9-5 office cubicle death spiral. We need more great music in this world. Go forth and conquer.

Wow, Bravo man! I also was introduced to SRV and Santana by my dad that just recently passed from Covid.. Love that he passed down great music like this to me and would like to consider going to school for music aswell maybe. I’m 26 years old and had a few years of college learning a few years ago but never finished. Still love learning though!

@frankzappa951

2 жыл бұрын

Your father clearly had great taste in music my man. Keep learning, keep playing and make your dad proud. Best wishes man.

@junkjunk2493

2 жыл бұрын

jeez o man , fk covid , bless u

Big congrats for being accepted and its awesome to see you doing exactly what you want!

You fully nailed that piece. Subscribed because this probably won’t be the last video of awesome guitar playing you post. Very nuanced and musical guitar playing, congratulations on your entry into Berkelee, you earned it.

Living the dream. Well done young man. I am sure you will do great work whilst there. I will keep checking in on this channel. Lovely playing, lovely tone - u make it look easy :)

@greg1569

2 жыл бұрын

yeah he makes this easy song look so easy 😂

Congrats Mike! I'm 45 and still attending local music schools to improve my playing. If I had the opportunity you have I also will try it! Enjoy the process! Great playing btw! ;)

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@estebanb7166

2 жыл бұрын

That’s inspiring to hear. Best to you. I should be doing the same.

Congratulations man! So well deserved! Hope you are gonna have a great time at Berklee.

I have no idea why YT suggested your video but I'm glad it did! Not just seeing a fellow Headrush Pedalboard & PRS user, but seeing this genuinly inspired me and really put into perspective what really matters in an audition. Congratulations my man!! You earned a new sub 😬

Congratulations on being accepted!! That's awesome, brother!! And nice playing as well.

This is such clean playing. You killed it.

More power too you man! I love seeing this kind of stuff! Thanks for sharing!

Everything is good, timing, bends, overall your playing is beautiful. It's been over a year since you uploaded your video, I hope you enjoyed this time in Berklee. Have a great life!

Dude…good. For. You. Honestly congrats. And I loved the audition piece. A coincidence that you’re playing a song on a PRS by an artists that was one of the first adopters of PRS? I think not! Your tone…perfect, Buddy. Great job, again.

You don't need to explain anything to anyone! I'm a researcher at a top biomedical university who love playing the guitar. I'm 40 and I'm inspired to pack it all and head to Berklee! (I love my career tho, so will stay put.)

@ben156

2 жыл бұрын

Why not do both?

@chappahx

2 жыл бұрын

@@ben156 I do both, sort of. I play at church.

Congrats, going back to school (or for the first time) is a great thing. to get into a prestigious program doubly so. Enjoy the journey!

Congratulations on your acceptance, and great playing! I hope you get all that you can out of the experience.

Congrats! This is so inspiring, I am almost 35 and still dream of mastering the guitar and traveling the world playing music. Your enthusiasm and never-too-old for school spirit is contagious! Cheers!

This is great man! Mad respect for actually playing something so peacefully and without showing off, I feel like I would have tried too hard on an audition like this and probably screw it over. And congrats on getting accepted of course!

Good for you. I am 74 yrs old and more "nerdy". than ever about playing guitar. The opportunity to go where you are going..to learn at the level offered....priceless. May God bless you adventure

Video was first thing recommended to me, saw you have 1.1k supporters and proud to subscribe & support. Now listening to your brilliant playing! I’ve been doing this one live for 10 years now and enjoying your licks

One of the first solo's I ever Learned. I've been playing PRS since 1999. Congrats and good luck Mike!

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@stevescontriano860

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so proud of you

@psychotropictraveler514

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevescontriano860 I detect a hint of sarcasm lol

Congratulations mate! Why would anybody say that Berklee is a waste of time? It's rather envy or ignorance. Some people would give anything to get in. So enjoy your moment, and I hope that everything go well once you start. Cheers!

@acemechanical275

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a good idea to major in something other than performance that has a good chance of getting you a job.

You killed it! Congratulations and best of luck with everything!

Happy memories from my pub cover band days where this was a staple at every gig and I got to show off a bit. Sounds great, glad you made it.

Your vid just popped up on my screen. I almost passed it up but being someone who grew up in the 70's & 80's when music ruled my life I'm so glad I didn't. Your an amazing talent but even talent alone doesn't produce what I just heard. I know you worked your ass off to get that good. All that hard work and talent is now producing results. God Bless You.

Congrats Mike, that a sick guitar play, mate you deserve it.

Congratulations! Wonderfully performed. The timing in Santana's music is lot more difficult than people actually realize. I hope you keep us up to date with your progress and how much you feel it's benefited you as you go! Good Luck!

@MartFord

2 жыл бұрын

As another note, i'm 35, been working in marketing for about 20yrs, and yet i'm just starting my Marketing Degree. It's never too late to learn new things, and qualify in something, even if you're already great at it. I'm sure i'll know 85% of stuff on my course, but that last 15% could change my whole approach and I look forward to finding out what I don't know. Hope you get the same thrill!

CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER! Hope you achieve everything you set out to do

Good stuff Mike! I just found out we are in the same acoustic guitar techniques class. Keep it up man!!

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

Congratulations! It’s so inspiring to see someone not care about the noise and just go for it. So what you’re 41? You’re putting yourself out there and seizing opportunity. Nice work! I’m sure you’ll enjoy your time at Berklee!

@Isaak_Tochhawng

2 жыл бұрын

He's atleast 58.

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Who’s at least 58?

@voltic7133

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeArwineGuitar I assumed you were in your 30's unit I read the comments then the description. You are very talented guitarist with amazing technique. Congratulations man.

Way to go Mike, I wish you the best on your musical odyssey!!! (from a 4 decade professional full time musician). I had your dream once, and it came true, it can for you too! Keep that ego in check and try to find a way to make the musicians playing with you think THEY are playing better -- it's hard to figure out how to do that, but that's the secret and my advice. It's not about trying to impress everybody how great you are. That's two very different ways of playing, you'll figure it out. Good luck!

Congratulations brotha, i love this song and you absolutely killed it.

Congratulations on getting accepted into Berklee! That's awesome news! I love your reason for deciding to attend Berklee. I am 35 years old and you give all of us middle-aged music lovers who never didn't get to have formal training growing up hope. You're making me want to making getting accepted into Berklee a goal now!

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you can do it. It’s a lot of work, and can get frustrating at times, but just breath and remember to have fun!!

I loved seeing a great song being played with feeling in a completely FEARLESS jam. Brilliant.

Sir, you are an inspiration! It's never TOO old to go to school. Thank you!

Hey, love to see people doing what they love. I'm 36 myself and picked up my guitar 2 years ago, after 20 years of hiatus (yeah i didn't play for long originally). I thought I'd just learn how to comp so my friends can sing. Then I started checking some theory, I begun to practice singing..and now I'm thinking that it would be nice to actually perform one day, which is definitely not in my character. Just saying that do what you love, it's never too late. Surre the age restricts things we can achieve, because reality, but it should never restrict us of having fun and doing what we like. I'm rooting for you, go for it!

this just came up on my recommended, probably cause i've been watching guitar vids everyday haha. huge congrats to you! i was planning on learning this song soon and this is great motivation. enjoy your time up in boston!

Congrats brother! Great job! I played Europa for my audition song. Welcome to the Berklee family and good luck! Anyone who says it's a waste of time has clearly never attended Berklee. You're gonna love it!

I must say, you got allot of emotion off while still being conscious that you're playing and auditioning. There where brief moments where you kinda said "f" it and jammed out and those moments really shined through! It can be hard to approach such a deep passion in a purely scholastic manner!! Good shit bro!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Great job! Can't wait to hear more about your journey and progress.

Thank you so much for sharing this mate. I am looking to audition in the near future and seeing what a successful audition looks like helps immensely :-) with any luck I will see you around the building in a year or so.

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

Would not have guessed you were 41 mate, superbly played and congratulations on pursuing a dream

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Never too late! Just took me a while to get off my ass!!

@estebanb7166

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you, man. Congratulations on finding meaning, in this crazy world.

Congrats man. Great playing. Thanks for sharing. Nice to listen to.

Beautiful story behind your going to Berkelee. It gives inspiration to older ones like yours truly 😊. Thank you for sharing.

Congrats on being accepted! Really enjoy your passion and your tone on this. Great story about its significance to you. I'd love to play that. I'll have to check it out sometime! Great looking PRS, too. I love my Fender Strat, but I think I suddenly got guitar fever after seeing a friend's semi-hollow PRS and my Mom encouraged me to enter a contest for a great looking Gretsch. For now, I'll stick with my acoustic and electric. "I don't need more guitars...I don't need more guitars...I don't need more guitars." Ha!

@MikeArwineGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

You ALWAYS need more guitars!!

Just happen to come across this masterpiece. Read 'Berkely' automatically thought about Tomo Fujita and my favorite artist John Mayer. Congratulations to you sir👏🏽

Congrats on your acceptance! gotta say I appreciate your choice of song. I share a similar story with you, being that my dad really likes Santana and when I made a little video playing this very song he showed it to literally everyone he could lmao. Have fun and learn as much as you can! it's never late.

I am in my last year of undergrad at age 32 and I am studying music as well. So happy to see you getting into Berklee and continuing to crush it on guitar! I hope it's going well

Exactly! They just want to see what you can do. When I was at Berklee some of the best players had no idea how to read or almost anything theory wise when they first arrived, but they went straight to the best ensembles because they knew how to listen first and most importantly PLAY.

so cool that this came up on my home screen. Congrats! Just absolutely flawless playing... subscribed.

Awesome! KZread is full of great technicians, few with soul, you my friend have soul. Technique and knowledge can be taught and learned, soul cannot, Congratulations, you'll learn a lot there.

For the most part, Berklee rewards you "Carte Blanche" with regards to the various gigs/music jobs that are available, especially with regard to recording/session and live performance gigs. Some of my favorite artists are Berklee alums such as Hiromi (Uehara), m'boy Marco Panascia, Esperanza Spalding. Others are not, though they have "Berklee ties" such as Pat Metheny (taught Guitar at Berklee early on) and "The Fuze" David Fiuczynski (a Guitar professor at Berklee). Did Jaco (do we really need to mention a last name here?) go to Berklee. No. "Sky's the limit, if you feel The Spirit!"

@bluarcher5941

2 жыл бұрын

maybe not Jaco, but Al DiMeola was a student there, at least for a while. : )

@linearstudio1236

2 жыл бұрын

You name a bunch of people who didnt go to the college yet dont mention John Scofield??

@pvtdickjohnson

2 жыл бұрын

Jaco Wilink, right?

Hope you love that song, because you’re going to play it ALOT in your first year (MP&E sound-alike assignments). Congrats dude, (class of ‘00) - you’re going to have a blast. Network, say yes to (almost) everything. Supreme Pizza on Mass Ave; still the best slice in the world as far as I know 👍🤟🏼

Well deserved! Your vibrato is absolutely perfect

honestly a treat to listen to, wish you the best of times at berklee!

Congrats. Chase your dream and ignore the negative comments here. Your playing is good in my opinion, and you definitely deserve the Berklee admission.

I've always felt that the most moving performances were the more simple ones - not flashy show off stuff or mad technical skills - but great feel executed brilliantly. From one lifelong guitar student to another, Congrats on getting accepted - you are off to a great start already.

I can appreciate the research behind you tone, very close to the original one. The dynamics of your style, from full solo to soft rhythm. The touch you put into that is very close to that raw Santana’s one. Great one!

As for many here, this video popped up in my feed. KZread made a nice job) I don't know you, but I'm glad you could make it! Keep on playing and enjoying)

Yeah, that’s a perfect tone, quality phrasing, cool chords, good attention to dynamics.

As a guitar player, I can testify that his picking tone was top of the line. Very very consistent performance.

Your hard work paid off my friend. Good shit! You're incredible!

Why this appeared on my feed, I know not why. But I am grateful your positive vibes graces my feed. Congratulations, you did Mr Santana proud. Have fun in Boston!

All that matters is that you’re happy going to Berklee and you get a ton of value out of it. Also, absolutely fantastic song choice, who doesn’t love Santana? Congrats and hope you kill it at Berklee

@bikeman1x11

2 жыл бұрын

Im not impressed at all by santana

@scotsman6712

2 жыл бұрын

@@bikeman1x11 he speaks highly of you,though.

@NowhereMan7

2 жыл бұрын

who doesn’t love Santana? So many people. Not me though. A lot of people only know him from his commercial stuff from the 2000s when he had those huge hits and star studded albums with Matchbox 20 guy and whoever else. His career really came out of obscurity and hes been a household name ever since. A lot of people dont know his early albums or that the band Santana is distinct from Carlos Santana.

@bikeman1x11

2 жыл бұрын

@@NowhereMan7 none of it is that great though

@livingroomguitarist7

2 жыл бұрын

@@NowhereMan7 people that don't have a great feel for music. They're probably think if you can't play algebra equations on a guitar than it's not worthy.

Oh my gosh, the first 15 seconds I was like « oh even I could be accepted » and I play classical, I don’t know a lot about electric guitars. But you then showed how you phrase the whole song, it’s amazing 🙏🏼

Well deserved. Such a faithful replication of the original.

yea dude! right on. sounds great. have fun! music school was a great great time of life! may we all be lifted!!!

Hey Mike, guitar teacher here. I bet your playing has improved a lot in the year since you posted this! I just want to say first congratulations on choosing to enrich your life further through education. And excellent audition! I think the one aspect I would work on if I were your teacher would be letting all the notes sustain for their full value. Santana was a master of sustain, especially on bends. It's so epic when he holds those notes and they reach the edge of feedback! Having your notes sustain until the next note is played will take your sound to new heights. You're already a good player though!