“Don’t let it intimidate you, let it inspire you.” I watch ALL of Tom’s stuff and have to remind myself of this mantra all the time! Brett, thank you for hosting these in-depth lessons with Uncle Larry! Awesome-and inspiring-stuff.

@TheAde2

Ай бұрын

Absolutely agree he literally claims in the video that he has 40-50k hrs playing time which is unfathomable 😂 but anyone can get thus good at something as long as there doing it for a living and are passionate about it 👍

When it REALLY counts, Tom's playing is NOT about pattern based shred, he's all about REAL ideas, and phrasing, with a super strong narrative quality, and an extra helping of point and purpose. His extraordinary musicality, comes from the fact, that he ACTUALLY HAS SOMETHING TO SAY! His playing, is just a means to communicate WHAT HE HAS TO SAY, and the STORY he wants YOU to hear. His greatest super power, is his soulful SINCERITY! Think you can shred your way to THAT? Think AGAIN, M Fs. . . . . . . . .

@russellgalloway4343

4 ай бұрын

Shred stuff to me never said much to me. However he has my attention. Always loved Steve Morris. Incredible

@zenlandzipline

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I mean, with all of that musical TALENT he has, why did he WASTE so many years and HOURS practicing his technique to be able to shred? What a waste of TIME. He could have spent that time DEVELOPING a different aspect of his playing. NOBODY wants to listen to some guy who is technically PROFICIENT on their instrument. It’s a KNOWN FACT: anybody who plays fast, is hiding their musical DEFICIENCY. Nobody should waste their time on this MEANINGLESS and USELESS ability!

@rigelloar7474

4 ай бұрын

@@zenlandzipline Get a grip, buddy, NOTHING is wasted, because EVERYTHING is important. All realities, require that their polar opposites are equally real, otherwise we would have no appreciation of anything. We breathe in AND out, we turn left, AND right, we move forward, AND back, we are kind, AND cruel, happy, AND sad, we play loud, AND soft, we play slow, AND fast, because WE LIVE THAT WAY. The big picture cannot be complete, without ALL PERSPECTIVES. The very idea, that ANYTHING is "meaningless" or "useless", is ridiculous myopic nonsense. Get real. . . . . . . . . .

@zenlandzipline

4 ай бұрын

@@rigelloar7474 whooosh

@brbadge

3 ай бұрын

Morse.

I love when Brett laughs at the speed. It’s all you can do, it’s mesmerising 😂

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Haha for sure!

@richardclark.

5 ай бұрын

i forgot i was watching news feeds at 1.25 speed before i clicked. how do you think i feel?! lol.

It’s not just the mastery of the instrument, it’s the mastery of the music. Thanks for sharing uncle Larry. Thanks for bringing him to the masses Brett.

@glennmuir5617

5 ай бұрын

"... it’s the mastery of the music." This is really the key to what makes Tom so successful.

@jeffrey.a.hanson

5 ай бұрын

There’s a few guys like him, Martin Miller and RJ Ronquillo where musical styles are blurred. If I learn one lick it somehow can be applied to every genre. Then guys like Guthrie Trapp and Danish Pete who are great for if you started from country phrasing/technique. And of course Andy Wood is a master of the instrument. Tho, I find him a bit more difficult to learn from cause of his 80s/Van Halen roots. Shoutout to.

@lawncuttingplusdelta

5 ай бұрын

Keith Richards said in regards to graciously admitting mick Taylor being technically great 👍🏻…. “ it’s not how you play , it’s what you play !”

@johnandre5558

5 ай бұрын

@@jeffrey.a.hanson Yeah, I really like R.J’s style.

@user-yf4tg4cf1h

5 ай бұрын

❤​@@jeffrey.a.hanson

that yellow brick road thing blew me away... to be able to conjure up a song like that so accurately from just aural memory is crazy

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

For sure!

A "Picking Lesson"! -what an understatement! Anytime Uncle Larry gets in front of the camera, you are going to get incredible guitar technique of all sorts, a distinct philosophy of music making, impeccable tone, references musicians you haven't heard of but need to look up immediately, and valuable life lessons! But I applaud you Brett Papa for doing your best to help us understand the massive musical talent the is Tom Bucovac! You two are a great pairing and I look forward to the videos to come!

@BrettPapa

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for checking it out! Glad you liked it!

One thing that separates Tom from other guitarists (as you hinted with the question about if he already knew Yellow Brick Road) is how good his ears are. And, how he can pull what he is hearing out of the instrument. He did a video playing a pop song from the 80s called "Waiting for a Star to Fall" and I was so floored that I had to put away the guitar for a couple of days. He captured the essence of the full arrangement in a few layers on the looper. I had to just spend some time thinking about all of the elements that would go into such a thing. And, figure out how to try and improve my own skills from my current position.

@johnnydiablo1100

5 ай бұрын

That was gorgeous-

Ain't no one like the Doctor, the King of the Six String, Uncle Larry, the Starship Trooper. Appreciate you having some time together and inviting all of us in!

I've been a homeskooler since around Episode 30, and my guitar playing and musicality has developed wonderfully because of it. Let's not understate the value of these videos. It's pure gold. Thanks, Brett and Tom.

@stevenjones6780

Ай бұрын

...because you have the ability to recognize and benefit from greatness...

Incredible stuff from Uncle Larry but also a shout out to Brett for being so dialled into what was happening in front of him and asking the perfect question at just the right time.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you Brett for inviting Tom. You guys rock! 🙌🏼

@ThisIsMyDaughterUsingMyAccount

5 ай бұрын

Agreed

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

@vubear

3 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more

I love how Tom wants Brett to get it and slows it all down even unplugged just to give it to him. I too cut my finger on a chop saw and almost lost it. Thought it was over, but I healed and because i had to use other fingers I became a way better player than I ever would have. Forever a student and never giving up.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Yeah Tom is a really fantastic teacher. Always down to show you something. Thanks for tuning in.

@stevenjones6780

Ай бұрын

Bravo on the come back! I suppose we can all site Jango 2 finger on "inspirational adaption"

At age 61 watching this video, I feel like a brand new guitar student watching an experienced guitar teacher all over again. Thanks Tom and Brett

@GS-uy4xo

5 ай бұрын

I feel you completely - he could be selfish and arrogant but he’s willing to show anything, it’ll just take a few decades 😂

I love Tom. I've been a fan since around 2009. He mentions his finger injury here....he had (maybe it's still up) a video he posted from his garage shortly after he started playing again, and it blew my mind. Noone has transformed my playing more than Tom. This was a FANTASTIC lesson. Thanks for posting this.

Thanks, Brett! This is so valuable! Great job!!

Great video! Thanks Unc!

Love you guys! Thanks for sharing your insights and skills!

This right here is the best guitar lesson online. Tom is amazing, but adding great camera work and good questions really gets the most out of this.

@BrettPapa

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked the vid! Thanks for checking it out!

Such wisdom. Thank You!!

Brett these have been incredible! You and Tom are making some great content!

i love this THANK YOU BOTH

Great session, Brett. Great lesson, Tom. Thanks to both of you.

Been learning from both you guys for years! Thanks! One million 👍

Thank you guys. This is pure gold.

This is a good thing Brett....keep it up!

This is just great, thank you both!🙏

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

MASTER!!! Thanks so much Brett and Uncle Larry!

THANK YOU Brett Papa, so much good & valuable stuff here! Keep it coming!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing! Will do!

Simply fantastic. I enjoyed this so much. Thanks, guys.

Great! Thank you Tom and Brett.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Absolutely beautiful playing.

Love this guy!

Yes. Love theese videos Brett. Love your interview style. So curious, diving into details, humble, likeable. Looking forward and more of theese. Should bring along Jedd in the shed for for a video as well

Way cool Tom and Brett! Thanks for the share!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Super cool. Thanks guys!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Great video! Thank you

28:43 and beyond. That needs to be on an album. I’ve been playing for 40 years and this is great stuff….

@BrettPapa

Ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

Amazing! Just amazing! Learning so much from this stuff! Thanks!!!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear! Thanks for tuning in!

ahhhhh, this is such a great video, and it has already helped me so much. I will come back to this again and again! THANK YOU

Awesome! Thanks guys.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Great show tonight! Loving the Les Paul! sound so "buttery" good!

Brett. Dude these videos. Really getting me back into practicing the right way. Amazing. Truly.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

That is awesome to hear! Thanks for tuning in to them!

Thanks Uncle Larry and Brett so inspiring.

Thanks to both of you, amazing content!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing! More coming soon!

@SeeCSeesCC

5 ай бұрын

❤yes a huge thanks here

What fantastic hang with Tom! I got so much from this. Thank you 🙏🏽

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

You are welcome thanks for tuning in!

Master class❤

I can't wait to see this develop!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

More coming soon!

Totally inspired!

I love the passion for great picking! Cheers Brett and Tom!!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Cheers!

Very informative and inspiring. Tom is a guitar monster . So good . Thanks for that .

Perfect ending to an amazing video. Thank you guys. I’m certainly feeling inspired.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!

Instant like. Thanks Brett!

best picking lesson ever! love it! keep the videos coming!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Such an incredible player and wealth of knowledge. Thank you

Love your work Tom.

@501chorusecho

5 ай бұрын

thank you bro

Always more great stuff from Tom ..

@BrettPapa

Ай бұрын

More coming soon!

I felt so privileged to have the first video of rhythm tips. I’m beside myself to have another one of these videos to rewatch countless times. Thank you, Brett and Tom!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Geeze! Thanks Tom and Brett!

@BrettPapa

4 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Love this one too. These last 3 lessons have blown my mind and given me a lifetime of stuff to practice. Can’t thank you and your guests enough.

Ten thumbs up!! I’ve never heard anything like that fast rhythm at 4-5mins in. Inspired for sure!! Great job gentlemen and camera placement is killer idea. I’m sure these videos are just starting to take shape, keep them going it’s a pleasure to watch and learn.

Freaking unreal! Tom I love it!

TB, what a fantastic player!

I haven't seen Toms videos in a while on my feed but I thank Brett for these two that I've seen recently. So much great technique and playing that I hadn't been aware of with Tom's playing. He's an old school Beast. Great stuff

This was so good - what great insights. Thank you both for this.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing! Glad you liked it!

Brilliant all around !! Thank you Uncle L & Brett ! Loving this format and the deep dive into the deep end. Gratefully - John

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it!

Tom is the Man !

Fantastic!

@BrettPapa

3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

This is absolutely stunning. I love it.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for tuning in!

FAF! Thank you both!

@BrettPapa

Ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Great lesson! Tjank you guys!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Well done Bret and Tom! Really tasty and inspiring little lesson this is! Very generous and humble of you guys to share this stuff and break it down for us! I’m really looking forward to more of these! Thanks 🙏 from Maine

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks, Guys, sweet information.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

blown away. Love this show!

@BrettPapa

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

I am just in love with Tom's 58's neck PU. Any video he makes with it I watch it multiple times. Finally found a R0 that has a similar sounding neck PU.

Color me totally inspired! I've struggled my whole playing life with right hand mechanics. I'm going to watch this video over and over again until I can incorporate this style into my playing. I'm very much looking forward to your collaboration videos with Uncle Larry going forward. You guys ROCK! God bless and Merry Christmas 🎄🎸👍

What a jaw-dropping player. Holy smokes. Kinda makes me want to give up and sell my gear and kinda makes me want to quit my job and woodshed 24/7 lol. Kudos to Brett for setting his ego aside and just reveling in his astonishment like the rest of us without any hint of weirdness or jealousy. When he just laughs and shakes his head we all know exactly how he feels.

Awesome!!

@BrettPapa

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

Mind blowing!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

For sure!

This was great, thanks. TB is an unsung hero.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great, many thanks 👍

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Very Inspiring

@BrettPapa

4 ай бұрын

That’s the point! Glad it worked for ya! Thanks for watching

Great 45 min video, so inspiring. Thanks Brett for having invited Tom, and Tom for sharing all these inspiring tips. I also agree that voicing is the ultimate goal. ;-)

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing! Glad you liked it!

Very well said at the end there Brett

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Looking forward to more!❤

@BrettPapa

3 ай бұрын

More coming soon!

More of the usual awesomeness I’ve come to expect from the two of you. Mostly from Tom but who’s counting. lol… so much to gather up so little time for gathering. So inspiring and so fluently articulated, Happy holidays…

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Happy holidays to you as well!

Nice. That string skipping exercise is a solid example of cross picking.

I will take off my work to make sure. I catch these videos from The both of you. Love to see more of this

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

More coming soon!

Great Video. the open string as dominant seven with the pentatonic riff was way cool.

That Les Paul sounds incredible… And what a lessons! Thank you both! 🎸✌🏻

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Yes it does! Such a good one! Thanks for watching!

fantastic, much wisdom imparted, thanks

@BrettPapa

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

They Yellowbrick rise stuff, was just mind blowing. True words Brett

Christmas come early! What a treat...what a treat!!!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

So inspirational. Where this vid started and where it ended up was magic. Please kep this format up, feels like a ride. Love it. Thank you!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out! Glad to hear you left inspired!

Buky's so friggen awesome!! Always so tasteful. I always get something new to work on from his videos. Thanks for having him on.

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

salut Brett & Tom mes amis !!! awesome ! and as always full of gems !

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Cheers!

beautiful lesson, uncle Larry pure talented

Really great video! I’d love to see a bit more about touch and dynamics because those aspects of Tom’s playing have really stood out to me. It’d also be cool to break down creating and arranging parts in the context of a track, like something from his Trip the Witch album. Thanks for these great videos!

An exceptional lesson from Tom and insightful questions on song work and harmonization. Sincerely

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

Awesome! thank for this. I will be watching like a hawk!

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

These videos are an absolute gem. I really you have 20 more like these coming 😅! Thank you so much to the both of you 👌🏻🙏🏻

@BrettPapa

5 ай бұрын

More coming soon!

@bsherbine

5 ай бұрын

Good lord Tom is unreal