I swear people don't understand that there aren't shortcuts to most things. The best way to learn how to change chords, as shown in the video, is to pick a couple of chords and change between them as fast as you can cleanly, then pick up the speed.

@kevinnickens

8 ай бұрын

Your’e right, there aren’t really any shortcuts to anything worth havjng

@mechadebzilla

6 ай бұрын

Amen brother

@MiketheNerdRanger

5 ай бұрын

The problem isn't that people want a shortcut, the problem is that people are doing this and it isn't working, and they think they must be doing something wrong.

@darthpaul2102

5 ай бұрын

@@MiketheNerdRangera lot of time the reason it is not working is because they don’t give it enough time.

@GOBLITE

4 ай бұрын

@@kevinnickensi mean i just started so im lookin around for tips lol there might be stuff im still missing

Came to change chords, ended with changing my learning skills

@user-fj3kf5iu3x

14 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

This is what people should actually be teaching you. Every kind of roadmap I've seen so far typically goes from "okay here's how you hold your guitar" to "here's tapping and shredding" within a span of 3 minutes

Finally a guy that isn't looking to sell a pay wall course. You genuinely want to help people play. First vid I saw was the 0 to 6 levels video so helpful.

There wasn’t a second of filler in this episode. Every sentence and point had a meaning and I love it! Well done man

Kev, I’m loving your methodology here. I’m 64. I messed with the guitar in my teen years. Then life happened, marriage, kids, job. And I set it down. 3 years ago I picked up a ukulele. I have 3 now. I enjoy it. Now I have a guitar. One week as of this post. And I’m a fan of your teaching. I practice every day. The internet is great for this stuff. I’m starting with 20th Century Man by The Kinks. Because it has everything I need. Hammer on’s, slurs and interesting chord changes. Love the albums on your wall. My room is just like it. But more albums.😂 ima keep watching your site!

Woah. I swear I found you a few days ago and you had 200 subs. Congrats on the growth. It’s well deserved and I’m sure there’s more to come. Also I like what you said about avoiding “Noise” when it comes to searching for helpful exercises and videos as a beginner with the guitar. It’s easy to get bogged down with how much advice is available on platforms like KZread, but diligently practicing the fundamentals will get you far.

@Det3rnate

11 ай бұрын

Aye Sir! A 💯% fully agreed 🤘🏻 As a self taught Beginner Myself, after over 4 Months now, I can absolutely confirm the fact that the hardest thing is to NOT getting overwhelmed by the amount of available content & options + staying to the Basics/ Fundamentals (or important Exercises to improve your Technical Skills), is a good & most of the time SAFE way to stay on track 😤🤘🏻🎸

Nope, Dont have Internet for Metronome, Found this video on a USB Stick in my Neighbours Apartment (Dont tell him i was in there)

@chillbro2275

18 күн бұрын

lol

How ironic that I found the guy who seems to get my pain of wasting time looking for the right videos rather than practising by looking for the right videos. Finally!

Dude, as a professional teacher, I have to congratulate you on your videos and journey of developing your learning road map. I've spent s day or so looking around and curricula is all over the place... Like you said too much info available. As a teacher, I always thougjt of my students and their needs and went about trying to meet their varying needs. This mindset and approach will surely help guitar newbies and probably get your content known/spread. If I may, don't forget to always explain what something is, what it's for, and how to use/apply it. Got yourself a sub. Thank you and best of luck w/ the channel.

Wow!! You are a fantastic teacher. There are so many guitar videos that spend a minute or two explaining something... then the teacher just starts playing stuff and I'm like lost for the rest of the video. Your videos are amazing because they are logical, clear and JUST MAKE SENSE!

Your channel is the perfect combination of tangible advice, optimal mindsets, and good edits; you know your stuff. I would say small quick graphics/images that relate to the current frame could help but I already appreciate any content you throw our way. Looking forward to see you grow

I love you, guitar mom.

Im 17yrs old and I started playing guitar December 25th of 2022, inspired by my favorite rock bands, metal guitarist, and r&b players. I knew nothing about the guitar, and it felt so foreign to me as i picked up daily, my confidence wavered and i wanted to give up, but with a burning passion for the path to be musically sound i practiced what I could everyday. And to have been only playing for 7 months I've been given alot of recognition. Recently I've felt I'm hitting a plateau, but you have inspired me beyond the edge of the cliff we call danger, and to see that it is a dive of new hope. Thank you truly and you deserve even more love 🤘

@yata3826

7 ай бұрын

Yoo 17 here aswell, wanna link?

@mxrefxs

3 ай бұрын

Where you guys from

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm at the beginning of my journey and I love how clear, concise and helpful your advice is. Please keep making such helpful videos. Love it

Just bought a new guitar after not playing in a while, I swear your channel popped up at the perfect time. Thanks for all the quality videos you’ve been putting out!!

Young man you have a beautiful gift of teaching. I thank God for you. May He bless you greatly and return to you multi-fold for your labor! As a married mom full-time employee I never dreamed I could ever have time to learn how to play any instrument. Your lessons are amazingly efficient. Thank you 🙏

big thanks man for you making this channel. i’m just picking guitar up again after a long time of not playing and these videos of yours made my day. they’re informative enough but not overwhelming and your personality adds to it a lot-been searching for a youtube course to get started and will be sticking with yours! :)

I have been self teaching myself since May and kind of watching videos here and there (still cant play for crap), struggled with this in particular and seen a few ok videos on this subject but this might be the best idea I've seen yet. I also love how he teaches and explains things. I haven't really watched peoples lesson videos much but I might start now. +1 subscriber for sure and thanks for helping all of us learn.

Man I got my first guitar last week. started your videos two days ago and the way you taught made me understand guitar so much differently then I knew. Can actually see my progression instantly thank you

@kevinnickens

8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@moloney_overall71

8 ай бұрын

@@kevinnickens this video alone is GOLD

@kevinnickens

8 ай бұрын

Thanks that’s seriously so encouraging to hear

@jamieeaston2941

5 ай бұрын

Stick with it don't give up when it gets hard like I did for a while and stick with this channel he explains things very well. Also would recommend Paul Davies

@jamieeaston2941

5 ай бұрын

Davids*

This is the most genuinely enjoyable lessons I've ever had. Love the humor you throw in to keep it light and obviously others enjoy it to because you're nearing 14k a month after 1k. Congrats keep it up

I think this was the best video so far, like why didn't I think about it! Switching between two chords to practice is just how to start. It's like learning languages, starting small, practice, and repeat. Thank you for this amazing content ❤

Love you man; I started playing the guitar two weeks ago and luckily caught your videos. Though I'm nowhere near decent, I'm enjoying the process a lot and your videos are really informative and motivating. Thanks a ton and you are really underrated. I hope you get the recognition that you clearly deserve for making your videos so BS-free and neat. Much Love♥.

I'm not much a KZread-commenter, but I gotta say I love your videos. Extremely helpful, you're a gifted teacher. I especially appreciate you showing us your limits to demonstrate what it should look like for us to push against ours

THIS is what every guitar's student needs, someone who really explains how to improve and go beyond. Thanks!

Congratulations on getting so many quick subscribers you absolutely deserve it. I believe i found your channel 2 days ago and i saw the video “what to learn on guitar in order” and i cant thank you enough. It feels like every since that day i just started to progressively get better. Im currently practicing on changing chords fast. it was hard at first. I could only do 50bpm currently im at 100bpm and im just honestly so excited to see that it’s totally possible for me to get better if i just keep practicing. I cant thank you enough for making such great videos that are easy to follow while making them funny to watch at the same time.

bro you’re so helpful, i started learning a couple days ago and you’ve been the perfect teacher

Enjoying your classes a lot! Thank you very much for your work!

Excellent instruction! Just embarking on my second year learning this instrument (late in life) and this is what I needed to hear.

Just when I need it most, thank youuu!

Well, you can always thank you to the community by making more of your great, inspiring and easy to grasp content! Really great stuff!

Yo, Kev - thanks for the awesome vids - I like this one especially. I think you've hit the nail on the head with this, I reckon it'll help out a lot of people (including me) who are trying to learn how to change chords more quickly. Cheers!!!

I got my guitar today and I’m following your videos to teach me how to play, they’re really helpful and make sense to me so thank you!

Looking forward to seeing your upcoming videos and your channel to grow

gosh its very hard but thank you, im getting better at it ! your videos are really helping more than anything out there

I've already been playing guitar for a year, but I am more than interested in your future lesson and advice videos. I hope your channel blows up even more.

Spot on, no BS, to the point and precise. For me, it tied a lot of info together and made things, make sense. Glad I found this video, look forward to seeing others. Thanks

The illustration of changing chords you’re not proficient at made me a lifelong fan! 🎸❤🎉

Amazing video. Amazing channel. Amazing guitarist. Amazing husband. 🤍

@kevinnickens

11 ай бұрын

Amazing wife. Amazing comment. Love you ♥️

@chrisny1974

2 ай бұрын

I’m not crying. You’re crying.

@malexdico50

Ай бұрын

What a supportive wife should be. 🤍 This is one of the reasons why Kevin brings out the best in his talent in music. 🎸

@malexdico50

Ай бұрын

@kevinnickens I am writing an ebook guide for people who want to learn how to play the guitar. I am including your lessons in it, putting them in the right order, so they can learn them step by step at their own pace. I have copied and pasted the links to your KZread videos on my ebook guide so my future readers will be routed to your tutorials. I find your channel very beginner-friendly. All your lessons are well-explained and organized. P.S. I am an average guitarist. Started learning when I was 14 years old, currently I am 27. I admit I still have so much to learn. I'm also a writer-wannabe that is why I'm writing this ebook guide on guitar for beginners.

Some of the best instructional content I've ever seen for guitar on youtube, your content is straightfoward, easy to understand and witty, looking forward to your next videos :)

You came in at just the right time for me. I got a really good handle of the basics, found your video (you know the one) and knew you could really help me develop my guitar skills. This exercise is just out of my comfort zone right now, and you explained it brilliantly. Thank you, truly!

@arturogotti3790

3 ай бұрын

How are you doing so far

@idanheskel784

3 ай бұрын

@@arturogotti3790 pretty good. I'm not amazing and I don't think I ever will be, but I'm enjoying it, which is really important to me. I'm learning by myself and taking baby steps, but as of right now I'm mostly focusing on rhythm and staying on time because that's an area I'm lacking in

@idanheskel784

3 ай бұрын

@@arturogotti3790 also my fingers still feel like jelly when learning new pieces 🥲

This video has been extremely helpful, thanks! Just tried out this exercise and I was amazed at how effective it is, genuinely feels as if I progressed 2 months of guitar practice in 10 minutes.

Finding your content really useful, thanks a lot! (Happy to see you grow too)

You can give thanks by giving us consistent helpful content

I got my first guitar in 1998, had about 3 lessons with a guy who was in a band that was my sisters friends brother, and then I used to dabble a bit at home - my fingers were useless and didn't stretch at all and I became very frustrated and pretty much gave up (no practising was done either to get better). Since then I have kept my Yamaha Pacifica all these years and dabbled a bit on it now and then and I eventually got to the stage where I can chord change and do a bit of barre chords etc then just stopped again really. And then this year I have the desire to start up again so was doing some of the justinguitar stuff, and then you randomly popped up on my youtube feed - sounding pretty useful so far so look forward to more of your advice/lessons, and big congratulations on the channel growth.

Excellent lesson man, this just popped into my recommended and with one video you got me to sub. I look forward to your teachings.

Awesome content! Thank you from Brazil! 🙏

I actually my favorite channel of all time. Your road map lined up pretty much as soon as I started learning. Your channel has been too helpful

@kevinnickens

11 ай бұрын

Wow that’s amazing to read. Thanks for the support. Seriously I’m really glad that you’re getting so much out the the videos

I just can't believe how good the explanations are for playing guitar. And from the comments I believe that I'm not the only one who thinks that. You're doing just fantastic, please don't stop making great videos like this🎉❤

Thanks for the videos, direct and to the point , happy to see that when you uploaded it you were happy with a thousand sub, while writing this its a 12,2k well deserved

Thanks for the content bro. Grats on the building fan base!

Learning guitar with you. Thank you!

You are a great teacher.❤️

got my first guitar yesterday and it's the second day I'm practicing. so far not bad, I had experience with violin for 3 years maybe that's helping a little. Thanks for your videos, they are very clear and comprehendible AND funny!

Bro you really are a good teacher! Keep up the good work. You literally understand what I’m going through. I have no direction and need a good guideline. Now this video aswell is amazing aswell. Thank you!

you must have the best quality videos i've seen when someone was at 1000 subscribers and the things you talk about in the videos also really help me a lot. Keep up the good work

I FOUND YOU. The guitar youtuber I’ve been looking for. I’ve been looking for a guitar version of the youtuber BassBuzz. And here he is.

Thanks! Greatly appreciate this episode.

@kevinnickens

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I found u last week u were such a small channel good to see u getting bigger cuz ur actually a big help

And I think I've just found one of the best teachers xx great lessons, thank you.

Your videos are so high quality and funny. I hope your growth continues

Your videos are so clear and well explained I love it thanks so much

This is it, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, This really helped me😄 You've got a new subscriber and I wana wish you Merry Christmas😄

Just subscribed. I enjoy your teaching style mate. Thanks lad. 👍🏻

Brilliant! Thank you

Very clear and simple! I think I've be staying too slow just so it sounds nice afraid of pushing faster tempos. Great tips and super helpful, hope you channel grows fast!

These lessons are great! Thank you

Found your channel at 1.9k subs now you're on 2.5k! You're so professional and deserves waaaay more subs

Thank you for this I’ve been struggling with changing chords I really appreciate it

another good one! surely gonna practice chords using this method , its all I need , thanks a lot , you're doing a good job and keep it up !! imma be there at 1M subs!!

Thank you Kevin.

Love your teaching you are great teacher..am gona sign next month. With you.

Thank you sir, you are amazing for this

Kevin, you don't say where you live, I'm in Hereford UK. I'm a beginner and I've tried following others but I have to say your video is second to none. This six lessons put into perspective exactly what I'm trying to do so thanks for a great learn. Some instructors started out slow and steady then has their followers increase they seen to not take the same time and trouble. Think about that because it's clear your going to go a long way with your videos. Well done for the six lessons and I will be watching out for you again without a doubt.

I’ve been playing guitar for years and sucked, and I just learned that I wasnt ever practicing, thank you!

I’m really starting to enjoy this channel.

Bro, YOU'RE THE BEST content creator/teacher ! you deserve millions of subscribers, thank YOU ❤

I liked how you pretended you couldn't change chords that fast near the end so we wouldn't feel so bad! I'm gonna use this excercise to also learn new chords 😎 Thank you for the video, great material!!

Thanks for that advise! Go on with your Great work, soo good quality content

Bro , your videos are great , just know you a molding a rock star rn

This definitely helped me

Want to like this video 5 times over. Thanks man

Hey man. I subscribed to your channel before you hit 1k subs. Glad to see it doubled within a few days. Cool content 👌🏼.

dude how tf does your channel have just 26k subs? you video producing is waaaay too professional, and finally someone on youtube is really helping out with guided path to learn the guitar. i actually learned in just 4 videos of yours what i wasn't able to learn through a ton of useless online youtube lessons that just try to promote their paid "premium" lessons. Thank you dude thank you, i love your channel, and keep it up

@kevinnickens

7 ай бұрын

Thanks man, I really appreciate it

My teacher always tells me to practice using a metronome. I haven’t yet, but I plan to start. I understand why it’s good to use one.

You are sooooo good at explaining stuff

I was actually practicing chord changes just before this popped up, thank you!

Thanks a lot man, I´ve been playing bass for a while and now I feel more comfortable doing hard songs with fingers and slap, so I feel this is a really nice challenge (at least to get them at half your speed), I love the harmonic things you can do on a guitar but I really struggle with that, I´ll try, suscribed.

I’m almost 42, and I’m starting now! Thank you for the videos

@kevinnickens

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Good luck!

I tried what you said, it's reliable! Thanks, man.

Top quality video butt! Your attention to detail is palpable! Well done

Holy hell this helped so much, thannks bro!

this actually helped a lot, thank you! i just started playing the guitar and most tutorials didnt help much 😭

The days I started to play the guitar, it was a nightmare. Could barely even keep my finger on the guitar. Daily practice and on the week 4 i am really seeing much progress. Can beat my yesterday score of playing chords within a time everyday. Just got to 43 from 33. Thank you soo much❤

Great vid! Kudos.

Awesome!

Dear Kevin I just found you by accident. I just started learning playing guitar and I really like your approach and I am sure I will learn a lot from you. Thanks

Youre the best bro, thanks king ❤

subscribing cause of your honesty

merci vielmal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greetings from the sunny climes of Basle, Switzerland