This is crazy! I have watched three of your videos and have had a massive breakthrough in my understanding of the basic theory . I'm afraid of signing up for your Patreon only to feel like I may drown when the theory goes deeper. You are an incredible teacher! Thanks!!!👏👏👏

@ScottPaulJohnson

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I think you'll find the pace of my Patreon is just right. Plus, I like to emphasize the goal of learning music theory: to understand how to make the music you like! I encourage my patrons to take part in a writing challenge every two weeks to practice making music with the knowledge you're learning. Try it out! www.scottpauljohnson.com/patreon

@mkusch2337

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottPaulJohnson Thanks Scott, I plan on signing up. 😃👍

@ScottPaulJohnson

Жыл бұрын

Did you join? How do you like it?

@zeinghazal3235

Жыл бұрын

Please reply😂

@mkusch2337

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottPaulJohnson I haven't yet. I have to figure out the payment process.

If anybody is struggling to memorize the major scale, I came up with a nifty pneumonic device We Were Happy With What We Had (WWhWWWh) Hope that helps :)

@ScottPaulJohnson

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE this thank you!

@morgonemusic3372

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottPaulJohnson Of course dude! Thank you for the awesome video!

@simongross3122

4 ай бұрын

Cute

@raheelshayaan

22 күн бұрын

this is golden thank u

@dream9831

4 күн бұрын

amazing, thanks haha

Fantastic. You're one of the best music theory channels for guitar players that I found so far (and I looked at a LOT of stuff).

@ScottPaulJohnson

5 жыл бұрын

Wow thats a bold statement. I am flattered completely.

@joetroutt7425

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@dingalingmatt

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree!

@moritzjacobi

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Other video tutorials are also doing the job, but as a beginner I definitely have most of my light bulb moments watching your channel.

@RobKL2008

4 жыл бұрын

@@ScottPaulJohnson Hi Scott did you make more videos after April 2019. What is your most recent. I cant find any new ones anymore. Hope you did not threw the towel in the ring 😁

Scott is the only teacher who has made me want to learn and understand music theory. Thank you so much.

@Blake_takes_the_cake

2 жыл бұрын

very true!

@aleskerovw

Жыл бұрын

@@Blake_takes_the_cake if you guys still play, and for anyone reading this, you should check out ry naylor too. Him and Scott are hands down best teachers who would make you understand the fretboard, scales, chords, and how all of it is completely tied together.

@Blake_takes_the_cake

Жыл бұрын

@@aleskerovw I will have to give a look. I don't play too much these days working hard on my KZread career! Can't even find new songs to learn these days zzzz

@VoodooBossanova

Жыл бұрын

Same!

WOW ... I have been playing for 50 years, never learned to read music. The thought of "Music Theory" made me put my guitar down. When I clicked on your video I wasn't planning on learning any "Theory". Without trying I just learned more theory in 15 minutes than I have in 50 years, and I am still holding my guitar.

@wongong595

3 жыл бұрын

I have to say that I can relate for SURE on your statement. So, I feel better that I'm not the only 1. Thanks for sharing!

@northland..

3 жыл бұрын

@@wongong595 same.

@meliwanski1095

3 жыл бұрын

Same here! Started playing in the 80s and learned by ear. Always wanted to have more of an understanding about theory, but hated it. Came across these vids and holy shit! He has a way of simplifying that makes it enjoyable to learn theory. This guy is a rockstar!!!

@childrenoftheabzu

2 ай бұрын

If you know the alphabet you can understand theory. people act all egotistical about music theory and even gate keep. It is all actually pretty simple; as simple as the alphabet.

The "Nerd Moment" with the progress bar was priceless. Nice.

@yuliuswijayanto843

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, like a strength bar at computer games

@wongong595

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only 1 noticing. Yep, it's something.

@fabiopunk1661

3 жыл бұрын

@@wongong595 agreed. I feel I am a nerd too. Stay away from diminished chords!

I started like two months ago with Marty from Marty Music and while I really enjoy his lessons and I’m super happy with the progress I’ve made, your videos are superior in my mind. The way you break down everything is almost tailor made for me I feel and I’m sure others feel the same way.

@ScottPaulJohnson

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much TBJ. I sincerely appreciate that. I'll try to keep breaking things down.

@dannymanni1948

4 жыл бұрын

TBJ934 100%. Best online teacher I’ve came across.

@bradyboob

3 жыл бұрын

This is because marty and along with 99% of all the other KZread teachers are trying to get you to buy their course so they make it confusing on purpose meaning they give you a taste but don’t explain how it works unless you buy the course .

@dannykeane6191

3 жыл бұрын

I’d have to completely agree this it’s so clear and and in such manageable sections with all your videos (also your diner joke was great)

@anthonyfish6365

Жыл бұрын

I have done and exactly that and SPJ for theory is the way to go. Is there a structured SPJ guitar course somewhere?

I've been playing guitar for 5 years . I've watch hundreds of videos. I'd watch a video on theory and get confused and say screw it. I found you on here 3 days ago . I think I watched everyone of your videos and I have to say I am super excited to go back and watch them again and slow them down. By far the best KZread teacher I have found. Can't wait for more videos !!!! Excellent work and presentation. You have me excited to dive in and put the time in.

I love your style of presenting Scott - very clear, and to the point - but friendly too. Keep doing what your doing, I'm learning lots!

I've seen so many youtube videos that taught guitar lessons, but this guy is the ONLY teacher who can relate to the needs of average guitar players... Some videos who taught the same were just showing off how good they played and not really trying to share their expertise... Keep up the good works bro... It meant a lot to us!!!! You're highly influential bro....

I have never told anyone except my mother this but i love you scott

I've been playing guitar for 14 years and you're by far the best teacher I've found.

It's astounding how easy you explain things to understand. Maybe it's just how I learn but breaking it down and explaining everything like I'm a kindergartener just works

The best lesson on chords I’ve ever seen. There are so many “teachers” on KZread that go into way too much technical stuff on chords but never show you how to do anything with them in the real world. Oh and the little piece you played as an outro was sweet.

@ScottPaulJohnson

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Brian. The technical stuff is absolutely endless and I love it, but I like actually using it to create music even more. I'm going to try to find that balance between explaining technical stuff AND showing you practical ways to use it in your music compositions.

@chugia6118

2 жыл бұрын

can i get the detail strumming pattern you play in this video bro?!

Dude your videos are incredible, you are just immense at explaining this stuff - I am so happy the KZread algorithm sent you my way because there are so many rubbish, needlessly long guitar lessons out on there on this platform, that don’t hit the mark. (Mainly trying to sell you something). Please don’t stop making these videos!

Scott you are a born teacher ! Best I’ve seen on here for years !

I've watched countless YT guitar videos for years. They've been helpful, but yours are next level. It took watching 3 of your videos for me to become a Patron. Thank you!!!!

notif on. waiting for that "1625 on A" lesson. thank you for your tutorials! it's easy to understand

Scott, love your straight forward style of explaining everything! Couldn't sleep the other day when i found one of your videos, got hooked, you have a very clear way of explaining theory! Happy to have found your channel

It has taken me so long to find someone who explains in a way that's understandable. Thank you for everything! I'll be sharing your channel if you don't mind, you deserve way more viewers with how you do everything. Kind regards!

Your videos are such a light bulb moment!!! I've had all this info in my head but not really understanding it all. But now I'm amazed at it all. I hope you continue to put out great content. Thank you so much.

Hey Scott, can’t believe I just found your KZread channel today. You R one of the best instructors I have found yet. I’ve been learning for about a year, but U R making lessons that R so easy to understand. Please keep up the gr8 work!

Discovered your videos today and now I’m working my way through the whole set. Keep them coming man! I love your style of teaching.

Thankyou! Ive been looking for a channel like yours for years! The breakdown of each concept is so much easier to grasp than other videos and you keep everything so focused

Brilliant. So clearly taught. My understanding has just turned a corner and I'm sure my playing will do the same. Thanks.

Very underrated channel. I'm really starting to notice how music works thanks to your theory lessons that are so well explained. I am definitely turning off adblocker for your videos.

Super helpful and simple, my man! This has, literally overnight, become my favourite channel. Please keep uploading and bringing the good stuff!

For as long as I've played guitar, I've been asking myself: how the heck do I play something of my own that sounds coherent? Something that someone could improvise to? And here is the answer, and it's so simple. Thanks for an amazingly well made video!

THIS right here is what is going to set you apart from the other teachers. Awesome video. I consider myself a halfway experianced guitar player, and this was still super informative. Really nice job my man!

@ScottPaulJohnson

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks fellow Scott. I'm glad I was able to help a seasoned player!

The diminished sounds amazing, just right to then finish in the key note.

You are nailing it! Been playing and struggling to understand the theory in a way that’s digestible for years now. I now feel like I can move forward in the way I wanted to all along. Thank you!

Very impressive production value! And the content cuts to the heart of the matter of what it takes to write chord progression. All in 15 min!!

i wish you come up with more and more guitar lessons..Truly Priceless!!

It makes me emotional, the fact that you have the need to share all of your knowledge with others. An specially the fact that you help us to enjoy something that you trully love. Music is amazing

You explain everything so clearly and your subtle humor keeps me engaged. Phenomenal!

You're the best Scott! Seriously I've learned so much in just 3 videos, and its so much fun! I'm now able to play along to Jam tracks in any key a person could name, and create scale based chord progressions to write original music to. Something as simple as being able to find the major and minor keys from the low E string has been game changing for me. Been playing with jam tracks so long my fingers hurt. And the PDFs! Bloody hell mate, I hope you know just how awesome and helpful you are!

Dude. You are the f#@$ing man. For as simple as this may be it is hands down the most empowering piece of information I have come across for writing your own music as a beginner. In your caged video I asked for help with songwriting and I feel that many musicians that are well versed in theory get annoyed with questions like this because the complete answer is, all theory and technique will help you.... But it really doesn't translate, If you get my meaning. I don't frequently comment or recommend people to check stuff out but, I will definitely be sharing this with anyone I know that has interest in writing their own tunes. This is so cool to me because it makes musical expression accessible in a world where most guitarists (and instrumentalists in general) simply want to learn note for note someone else's shit! Music is art and expression is fun. Thanks for what you do and please keep it up!!! The subs will come, you are LEAGUES beyond much more "successful" KZread teachers. As a final note I'll say-if you released a comprehensive musicians guide for guitar I would pay handsomely for it and if I was anywhere near you I'd pay for lessons in person. Really appreciate these videos. ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

@ScottPaulJohnson

5 жыл бұрын

Richard. Thank you so much. I have a hunch most teachers don't teach their students how to write music. I think it is the single most intrinsically motivating thing you can learn as a beginning musician. Its so much more inspiring to practice by writing music than it is to try to learn other people's songs. For me anyway.... I want this channel to be about creating music on guitar and I'm going to make sure that every piece of theory I give has some sort of creative element that goes with it. I'd love to write a book someday and I just might - especially if the subs start coming! I've been teaching private lessons for 18 years now and I'm ready to expand into the interwebs. Thank you for the encouragement and for being stoked about these videos.

Would really like you to do a series on finger style....

@rjg999

4 жыл бұрын

AGREED!! That would be excellent! Please consider it Scott!

The density and clarity of the information delivered in your videos is astounding.

I just binge watched some of your videos and I have to say these are probably among the most efficient guitar teaching videos I've come across. A lot of things finally clicked after watching. Great work!

Nice video! I'm an advanced newb and can see that the 1-4-5 chord progression is just using the 3 major chords in the major scales. I'm guessing that you don't have to strictly stay 1-4-5 though. Looks like you can change it up as much as you want as long as it sounds good and you can actually play the chord...

I want to know more about those diminished chords!

Another great video ... I'm really enjoying your tutorials since bumping into your channel some days ago. Thanks for your efforts on behalf of us newbies!!

Brother; these instruction videos are the best I've found. Finally someone who can explain it so it's easy to get. I have had many now I get it moments with these. Please keep it up if you can, I know others I'll have start watching. Thank you.

Great, now everybody is going to know how to play guitar.

@onethirty8

4 жыл бұрын

Right? Drummers are the piece of the band I can never find.

hello from france , great job man ! could you tell me what is that song you played in the outro and where i could find the chords, please ?

Excellent instructional, tutorial material and the quality is outstanding. Keep up the good work.

Enjoyed the whole beginner playlist as I am revisiting all my theories. Made it way way a lot easier. Thanks, Scott! I appreciate your teachings a lot.

please keep this video "dislike free"

I understand you more than anybody else out there. Please continue making lessons.

Dude I’ve played guitar for nearly 10 years and I’m finally getting the gift of understanding the notes i am actually playing because of you, thank you man! I’m interested in this Roman numeral idea I’m going to check out more videos i love the knowledge you’re spreading bro keep it up!

My goodness. Your videos are the breakthrough I've been searching for after YEARS of playing guitar. Thank you so much for making these! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Excellent material, man! Very high quality and well explained concepts with no jibber jabber at all. I hope you keep on with these high quality videos. I really haven't found anything better than your channel for music theory on youtube. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your tips. That's what this is all about!

seriously... Scott Paul Johnson, your an AWESOME person. all your videos actually make sense. i enjoy every single one. especially the nerd moments. You make the guitar ...so easy to comprehend.

You're a great teacher, man. Very friendly demeanor and you have a way of explaining things so they make sense that I've never seen before with other theory teachers. Nice video!

Wow. Simply amazing. One of the best guitar teachers on youtube. Looking for more of your content. Subed!! Will be telling others who are interested in learning guitar about your channel. Keep up the good work bro. Love from India

I have taken several years of guitar lessons and practiced many more on my own and this is the first time I have ever had this stuff click in my head, and even more importantly, see why its useful for me to know it. Thanks!

Scott, I stumbled on your site a couple of weeks ago, having ( like many other people) been on loads of others, and you grabbed my interest, for a number of reasons. 1. I love your natural, relaxed style and your sense of humour. You make me smile! 2. I love the way that you that you break things down into simple bits, and then illustrate how each bit fits and interacts with the others. Music theory makes sense for the first time in 66 years! 3. I love the graphics and the video sets that are the best that I've seen; the combination of clear explanation matched by visualisation of each point facilitates understanding and learning. 4. I love the way that you drop in some really helpful "homework" sheets, which really help to consolidate what you've just explained. ...most of all I love the fact that you enjoy doing what you do and are continually asking your subscribers what they are looking for.

All your videos are insanely insightful my man. I always appreciate the work you put into them, it's awesome to see how much gentle care you put into each one. I can only imagine how hard it might be to want to start one of these videos, there's always so much thought and attention to detail. You're an amazing player, kind and funny as hell too. I've listened to your band play and your playing always feels so good entering my ears. I look forward to the day when you release that "songwriting pyramid" video idea you mentioned. Love you dude, you're my guitar hero✌🏽

You are taking these guitar tutorials to next level. I have watched most of the popular channels and this is the best that I could find so far. Love from India 🇮🇳

thank u a lot! Unbeliveble how compact and clear you transfer the info. thank you thank you, thank YOU

So happy I found your channel! Been trying to find an inspirational way to learn theory for like 25 years. Nothing has worked! My fault totally of course. But your style works for me. Truly grateful for your work! You are awesome!

Great videos. Melodies over chord progressions sounds great. All the potential lessons you talk about during your videos sound great and so far they've all been extremely helpful. Thanks for making these. I know they take a lot of work.

@ScottPaulJohnson

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thats one of the most mysterious things! I'll get around to it

Love your videos! You’re a great teacher, great explanations, easy to understand, awesome diagrams and editing. No more crazy anxiety and overwhelming feeling trying to learn new stuff! Please keep them coming you’re helping out so many people.

You are THE BEST teacher for that blend of music theory and practical lessons. Currently using this and your major pentatonic scales to take a big step into the theory realm.

These videos are great dude! I went through all of them and they're super helpful. Thanks for taking the time to put them together. Best guitar teacher on the interwebs. I'd watch 100s of them 🙏

Thanks a lot. I watched a lot of videos and they all had a little piece of information but you brought kt all together so i can finally understand at least al little bit of music

Been trying to get back into guitar after being in a depressed state for a while and your videos have been helping me focus and practice to create and remind again how fun and rewarding it is to create music 🎶 🙏

everyone of your videos are simply gold. To many great guitarists are good at explaining guitar theory to great guitarists, you have managed to explain it to novices in a clear and simple manner.

Absolutely brilliant Sir! I've been watching a bunch of your video lessons and have had multiple epiphanies! I've been 'trying' to play the guitar for 40+ years without knowing this stuff simply because it has always been presented in an overly complicated way. I feel like a newbie who just woke up with callouses on my finger tips, some serious rhythm chops and the ability to play lots of chords . . . now I actually know which ones to play together and how they relate to notes. Thank you!

DON'T STOP!!!! You are one of the best channels!!!!! thank you!

Im playing guitar for a couple of years now but never though about theory, just played covers of songs that i liked/like. Now to elevate my „skills” I said that i needed to learn some theory to be able to play on my own (songs, solos etc.). You are the best teacher that I could have wished for. Keep up the great work you're doing!

Crraaaazzzyyy. I’ve never understood how/why chords go together and how artists write their stuff…until now. Thank you this is awesome, easily understandable and enjoyably edited.

Great lesson scot if viewers struggle to remember chord order they can remember the 1, 4 and 5 chord are major and the 2 3 and 6 chord are minor and 7th diminished

I really like the way you put these lesson videos together. I like how you break it down to the smallest details. The majority of people won't do that. They'd rather Zoom past it and assume that the student understood everything. Your work is much appreciated

You're by far the best content creator for guitar I've seen on KZread. No disrespect to the others, because I've learned a ton from their videos as well, but there's a clarity and simplicity you bring that makes things that much easier. Please keep making content. You have a loyal subscriber in me!

Thank you for all these videos. Really well produced and the teaching is extremely efficient and well put together. Very impressive for such a young channel.

Scott,every thing you do with music is so simple and clear. Thank you 😊 🎸

I just can't thank you enough Scott ❤️. Your videos are undoubtedly the most helpful to learn music.

That’s amazing way to approach this. Also when you learn the chord functions, and why some chords lead to others, it gets more interesting!

Scott you were BORN to share knowledge! It's a true gift u have!

Amazing, each your session is better and better! You are great man!

There are only a handful (or less) of teachers who know what to explain and how to explain it. The sign of a great teacher is one who makes complicated ideas seem simple. Your videos do all this. Thank you for the unique teaching and clarity.

I have been watching your other videos as well... Really you have made it so easy, to the point and interesting. You are doing it good. Thanks!

Out of all these guitar tutorial channels, yours are the one I find most useful and less gimmicky. Keep it up. Kudos.

Got turned on to your videos during the lock down in 2020 mate. Just wonderful stuff. Very informative! Thanks for these.

Great presentation. Thank you for not rushing through the material. You make it easy to understand.

I've stopped playing guitar for over 2 years, this channel is the perfect find for me, now I'll dust off my old classical guitar and get right back to it. Thank you for the effort And I'd really appreciate it if you made a video about Key changes.

Awesome video man. Your material is always more helpful than I can describe.

I think you are one of the best guitar teacher on KZread. You are precise, clear and with just the right speed the way you explain things. So clear easy to understand and the right concept that the students relying on youtube to learn guitar can understand. Keep up the good work.

Best thing I’ve done is joined your Patreon Page Scott Music theory is explained in a way that is understood. What I always thought was difficult to understand is now far simpler.

@ScottPaulJohnson

3 жыл бұрын

david auld thank you david!

Watched hundreds of guitar tutorial vids on 30-40 channels. Yours is BY FAR the best. please keep making more. I will be Patreon supporter

dude your videos are great for theory. only been playing like a month and a half and you are really clearing a lot up for me.

I was looking for such a tutorial. It can't be better than this. I recently started playing Guitar and your videos are making it very easy to understand. Thank you!

Really helpful lesson. Presentation and style are top notch. Perfect blend of information and application. Killer outro!

Very helpful and useful information in a unique package. Keep up the good work!

Brilliant teacher. Thank you Scott you have really helped me. The Roman numeral explanation for naming progressions would really help too. Please keep the videos coming, they are by far the best on you tube.

I absolutely love your channel. You have such a great heart and it shows

Thank you for making it so easy! I truly enjoyed your explanation of the CAGED system and the visuals you are using. Keep up the excellent work!

Love your videos tbh, please don’t stop making them!!