Welcome to my KZread channel. Here you'll find episodes from several gypsy jazz shows I host and videos from various live concerts. Be sure to check my playlists to find the videos all nice and sorted!
@@ChristiaanvanHemert Thanks Christiaan. I have a valid VISA card, but I can't use it with the big webshops because there's some ID that doesn't work. Will that affect your business too?
@ChristiaanvanHemert19 сағат бұрын
@@hanspeterlillese2225 Probably yes, although direct payment through PayPal always works
@hanspeterlillese222519 сағат бұрын
@@ChristiaanvanHemert I'll see what I can do. 👍
@anthonydiaz8288Күн бұрын
What u using blues scale ?
@vitano5681Күн бұрын
Sounds great!
@marcus2515Күн бұрын
This is a good lesson Somehow I missed it 😮😅
@tiborfarkas29692 күн бұрын
Can you include the Verse?
@SvenJungbeck2 күн бұрын
Hi Christiaan 😊First of all: congrats, the performance is great! Also the explanations are so detailed! I learned it in a wrong and sloppy way decades ago and just catch up. I have one additional advice for people with my problems concerning the first phrase of the A section. To close the gap btw metronome slow tempo to real performance I tried to play it Legato ( where I got the timing right and ) and than somehow force the right hand onto the notes. By doing both, metronome controlled picking plus what I described, i am now getting there. By the way the last a note on the g string after the triplet still drives me crazy 😂 But this video is just great! Christiaan rocks, guys! Gefeliciteerd 💪🏻
@Wyrdo9993 күн бұрын
In the video of Adrien and Gonazalo playing All the things you are, Gonzalos’s solo does sound composed, cause it’s a take on the fly me to the moon melody, but it’s still a great solo, nevertheless. I learned composing my solos, but I still has to copy lines I liked also in Gypsy jazz, I mean the phrases are so different. Copying the lines in the waltzes note for note is a great excercise, it was for me. Stochelos waltz from his book is great.
@Wyrdo9993 күн бұрын
Two weeks off for an intermediate is a huge without.
@marcus25152 күн бұрын
Agree last October I traveled ( unusual) for 5 weeks without a guitar, not only my left hand got cramps when I got back, but guys kindly expected me to jam / gig in front of people. It took until 2-3 months not to feel pain like a beginner in mostly my thumb not able to clamp
@svidrigajlov3 күн бұрын
Hello there, I think I am the guy who asked Dude about the pick, this is just to let you know that I think I found the best pick for this genre ( in my opinion of course 😊) . It is the Dunlop PrimeTone 1.5 mm, Triangle. The triangle shape is very important to me, it is a wide pick and I think I solved the grip issue I had before. Plus I think 1.5 mm is ok but I prefer at least 2 mm but I could find this pick over 1.5.
@svidrigajlov3 күн бұрын
Also…about what Christian said about playing with round end of the pick…I must say that in second position of favourite picks is a hand made one I got from Amazon, it’s a coconut pick, about 3mm, with all three rounded ends….it’s very very good …we should hire someone to make round triangle 2 mm picks 😊…the ultimate pick for GJ😊 btw I can give you the link of the picks I mentioned if you need them
@svidrigajlov3 күн бұрын
@@plecologyit is too little and also very expensive and hard to find, like all the wegens…but thx for the suggestion anyway😊
@DSteinman3 күн бұрын
@@plecologyI love m200 on my mandolin. Takes a little edge off an overly bright instrument
@justadudepracticing3 күн бұрын
This is great. I get so much out of these reactions. 16:47 Good eye! I DID dabble in coin magic for a while. 24:50 Well-oiled machine is the right expression! 52:00 You’re right. I’ll add 20 mins a day improvising soon. 1:07:32 I’m a couple hours away from luthier JWC. I’ve gone to him for a set-up before. Super cool guy. His guitars are amazing btw. 1:18:56 Fortunately I didn’t start with the intention of growing a channel. It helps to remind myself of this every few days. 1:24:03 I’m gonna try!
@ChristiaanvanHemert3 күн бұрын
For the people that noticed: yes, I do have a new guitar. I'm now the proud owner of a: Jerome Duffell custom model "Selmer Spruce": jeromeduffell.com/
@ChristiaanvanHemert3 күн бұрын
To join a fast growing and active jazz guitar community: discord.com/invite/ET88wYANJb My webstore (with the books): vanhemertsystem.fws.store/ Original video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYaj26qvlpiamLA.htmlsi=Z2h9tWU3d5whrzZS
@Wyrdo9993 күн бұрын
Howard Roberts advice was, You still MUST practice when away from your instrument, you do this by thinking of what you plan to do when away from the guitar. You think about the the chords, the choice notes like the 3rds, 5ths, 7ths, etc, and where and when you will execute them in certain songs you're working on. You think about things like which chords you will drop, or won't, which substitutions, you will use, and visualize the neck, the chords, which arpeggios. When playing in real time, if you're thinking, you're stinking. Christian's given us SO MUCH valuable advice. He's broken EVERYTHING down, in ways that could NEVER be taught back in the day. ANYONE who takes in, absorbs and practices what he's taught, and puts in 6-8 hrs a day, if they have the time, and that a LOT of working hrs, they will be improvising GREAT lines, and flowing beautifully, in 3-4 yrs time. If they're like those young people, who have the time, and talent, it could even be less. This is based on a person being able to play guitar at an advanced level, like a good Rock, Blues, Metal player, etc. Christian mentioned a a very good point, when you get to the level, when you can flow in real time, and notice that you've been playing the same lines too much, and you know that you can easily change it up, and that you have, many ideas left for chorus's to go around, you know you've arrived at the improv station. Or for instance, you know those triplet minor arpeggios that MANY people play in like minor swing, that in my opinion, they've become overplayed, and if one player played them already, YOU don't wanna play them in your solo , just because you can, I wouldn't play them after another player did? Thx again for ALL you do and have done. Guys like You, Dennis, and Robyn, have literally made me able to play this genre now, and I'm going on yr 4 now.
@lrowlands535 күн бұрын
I love this video. Your revelations are exactly what no one else is saying. Thank you deeply. I'm now more comfortable knowing that where I am with 'jazz' is fine.
@PuddLane37 күн бұрын
Another Monster from Italy: Claudio Quartarone.
@dr.brianjudedelimaphd7438 күн бұрын
Sounds great -like a mixture of Django Reinhardt and Parker/ Powell vocabulary 👍
@mahmoudkchaou179917 күн бұрын
Just play the Sicilian defense instead !
@BruceLande19 күн бұрын
Excellent. Have you on notification so will be back often. 🤠😎👏👍🎸 🎸 🎶
@ChristiaanvanHemert18 күн бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@waliddeui672520 күн бұрын
beautiful
@dingoswamphead22 күн бұрын
Thanks Christiaan, Good to know I'm not the only one. I suppose that is how everyone makes up new licks.
@svidrigajlov23 күн бұрын
“What is a scale?”. Django Reinhardt. I agree with you and John, I don’t know many scales and I feel like I don’t really need them. Django didn’t knew “scales” and he’s the greatest of all, so there must be a method to play beautiful solos without thinking in terms of scales. But, also I think it depends on what kind/style of music you gonna play. It is pretty hard to play modal jazz without a strong scales knowledge. 😊
@CoenBijpost23 күн бұрын
I guess it’s the overtone series. The V chord has notes that clash in the overtones (tension), which when each independent note moves over to the I chord disappear (resolution). Probably. The whole western musical system is based on the overtones, so this seems to be the best explanation.
@stefanmiladinovic902023 күн бұрын
david super GM, that could only be david howell ( or david navara), he was at pasquale grassos gig ? What is this timeline : d
@ChristiaanvanHemert23 күн бұрын
Haha it's actually JSGM (jazz super gm), a leveling system within my "Van Hemert System" books series, but I think you knew that ;)
@OlivvYeah24 күн бұрын
And on the lines, You have "every good boy does fine"
@ricardbennett648724 күн бұрын
Christiaan, I love your videos and your system but that altered thing at the beginning is advanced theory for me. Not what your system is about!!
@ChristiaanvanHemert24 күн бұрын
This video was originally streamed live in my Discord. To be part of this process and discuss further join here: discord.com/invite/ET88wYANJb
@gregowens100525 күн бұрын
I liked the Delrin; so I used an X-Acto knife to cut multiple slits vertical and horizontal on both sides. Created just enough friction to get rid of the slipperiness.
@GerardoCoronadoGuitar26 күн бұрын
Thanks 👏 great track
@julieannwilliams913427 күн бұрын
Do you have a recommendation for a good budget Gypsy jazz ukulele for those who don’t play guitar? Thank you
@FedsBoy28 күн бұрын
Hi Christiaan, I love your videos. I wish there were links somewhere on these short “teaser” videos to take me to the full video where it came from. Is it somewhere that I’m just missing? Thanks!
@nicolasmecaj18 күн бұрын
Jens Larsen channel, in my opinion, as much recommendable as Christian's content. Actually loved this short too Christian, by any chance do you recall if there's a full live where you got this from or a video where you talk about your favourite chords shapes? By the way I'll find it in my infinite try to recatch most of the old videos as a new fellower :) Dankuwel!
@Ludwig_Cox28 күн бұрын
What is your opinion on "floating right hand" technique? Lot's of people comment on my videos that i play with a wrong right hand tecnique because my palm is planted onto the bridge when i play. When i see high level gypsy jazz players play, they always play with a floating right hand but i dont know how to properly learn it
@gregowens100529 күн бұрын
Very helpful. As far as chord names: at 11:44 when you add the pinky you no longer have a Dim. I suppose it could be called an Abm13+5. Thanks for this.
@ChristiaanvanHemert29 күн бұрын
Thanks, It's actually a I diminished chord with a major 7 so Fdim∆!
@gregowens100528 күн бұрын
Hi - I see, if you change the root name to F. With the Ab you named I now see an Ab Dim w/+5 instead of -5. I like your Ab thinking. If it sounds good and you know how to play it, it probably doesn't matter what it's called. I think we're used to that sound and movement from a II - V - I in C! Thanks for the reply. Your videos give me insight as I have no GJ players around me. ...hope to do a solo act w/looper or backing tracks.
@jefsutАй бұрын
Do we ever see this guy actually play?
@justadudepracticingАй бұрын
Like, a finished product?
@ChristiaanvanHemert29 күн бұрын
Gabriel or me? 😂
@DSteinmanАй бұрын
Hi Christiaan, have you seen the channel Sor Hands? It's a classical guitarist's practice vlog in a similar style. You might check him out too!
@ChristiaanvanHemertАй бұрын
To join a fast growing and active jazz guitar community: discord.com/invite/ET88wYANJb My webstore (with the books): vanhemertsystem.fws.store/ Original video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dn2eualmoKrdZLQ.html Unedited conversation I had with Gabriel on his channel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKt5srFsadXVdbA.html Edited conversation with my reaction: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6SWtsyuh7bQmLg.html
@marcus2515Ай бұрын
Good approach on bar 5 Bm6
@davidwalker5054Ай бұрын
This guy is one of the only teachers who understands that Django,s playing was not all about blistering speed he knows it was phrasing. Timing and soul was the most important thing
@JeffHogue-em6zxАй бұрын
Yeah, Jimmy!!! Still waiting for more from you! Always enjoy whatever you do!!!
@erickmatthewlynch2058Ай бұрын
Great ideas over that turn around at the end.
@lonefirhotclub1941Ай бұрын
The day I felt empowered to transcribe anything I heard + liked was my first in person with you Christiaan. Many thanks man. TB
@barryo5158Ай бұрын
Nice guitar!
@Ludwig_CoxАй бұрын
Hey Christiaan maybe a cool video idea for you. Could you make a "jazz guitarist tier list". It would be really cool to see what your opinion is on all kinds of players and I think it would make a great video. Just a suggestion tho. Cheers, Ludwig
@Ludwig_CoxАй бұрын
01:16:00 exactly that's what I mean! It's funny because I played for an audience of 40 people at a birthday party. I had a planned pre composed solo for 6 choruses but at the start of the 5th chorus I messed up so I immediately improvised a chorus and then went back to the pre composed stuff at the beginning of the 6th chorus. Like you said, it's a great life line but it's vital that you can fill in gaps with improvisation when you fail, which is very likely to happen. My pre composed solo contains the best phrases and licks that I've drilled 1000 times so I'm comfortable playing it but in a high pressure I failed and had to resort back to improvising my "lesser" phrases. I'm also still a beginner so it's a great way to be able to play and feel comfortable because I know I can 100% play 3 minutes on a given standard. But like you said, improvisation skills are 100% necessary.
@EyalZeidman770Ай бұрын
Nice ❤
@p_mouse8676Ай бұрын
I think these kind of videos and lessons are very important to show and tell. Mostly because it's a topic that is very often skimmed over or even a taboo. It's great to hear that even professionals struggle. I think it would be great to have more videos about it.
@gunnar7902Ай бұрын
i love your reaction videos!
@fretlessblunderАй бұрын
So, I'm not 'free' from anxiety (who ever is) but here are some thoughts that have helped me: 1. This performance/solo/take is not a demonstration of me and my musicianship in its entirety. This is not a demonstration to the audience and other players of my "awesomeness". It's just THIS, NOW. Nothing more. 2. One of the main reasons I practise so much is to be able to gracefully recover from mistakes. Yes, we're all going to make mistakes. 3. Mostly, I play well inside of my actual ability. Performing and practising are two separate undertakings. As I've gotten more comfortable playing live, I've introduced more into my playing in that context. 4. Things really changed for me when I started focussing on rhythm. Whether it's other guitarists laying down a strong rhythm or a drummer, feel the swing and focus on making your solos sound good against the rhythm. Really focus. This squeezes out all kinds of other thoughts. 5 Pat Metheny said it best in a Rick Beato interview: his advice was something to the effect that if you get up on the bandstand and just play arpeggios, it's going to sound great and the audience will love it. See point 1. Thanks for addressing this Christiaan....great work Cheers. R.
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Well done! ❤
Will this be a physical book?
As always but shipping costs are very expensive !
@@ChristiaanvanHemert Thanks Christiaan. I have a valid VISA card, but I can't use it with the big webshops because there's some ID that doesn't work. Will that affect your business too?
@@hanspeterlillese2225 Probably yes, although direct payment through PayPal always works
@@ChristiaanvanHemert I'll see what I can do. 👍
What u using blues scale ?
Sounds great!
This is a good lesson Somehow I missed it 😮😅
Can you include the Verse?
Hi Christiaan 😊First of all: congrats, the performance is great! Also the explanations are so detailed! I learned it in a wrong and sloppy way decades ago and just catch up. I have one additional advice for people with my problems concerning the first phrase of the A section. To close the gap btw metronome slow tempo to real performance I tried to play it Legato ( where I got the timing right and ) and than somehow force the right hand onto the notes. By doing both, metronome controlled picking plus what I described, i am now getting there. By the way the last a note on the g string after the triplet still drives me crazy 😂 But this video is just great! Christiaan rocks, guys! Gefeliciteerd 💪🏻
In the video of Adrien and Gonazalo playing All the things you are, Gonzalos’s solo does sound composed, cause it’s a take on the fly me to the moon melody, but it’s still a great solo, nevertheless. I learned composing my solos, but I still has to copy lines I liked also in Gypsy jazz, I mean the phrases are so different. Copying the lines in the waltzes note for note is a great excercise, it was for me. Stochelos waltz from his book is great.
Two weeks off for an intermediate is a huge without.
Agree last October I traveled ( unusual) for 5 weeks without a guitar, not only my left hand got cramps when I got back, but guys kindly expected me to jam / gig in front of people. It took until 2-3 months not to feel pain like a beginner in mostly my thumb not able to clamp
Hello there, I think I am the guy who asked Dude about the pick, this is just to let you know that I think I found the best pick for this genre ( in my opinion of course 😊) . It is the Dunlop PrimeTone 1.5 mm, Triangle. The triangle shape is very important to me, it is a wide pick and I think I solved the grip issue I had before. Plus I think 1.5 mm is ok but I prefer at least 2 mm but I could find this pick over 1.5.
Also…about what Christian said about playing with round end of the pick…I must say that in second position of favourite picks is a hand made one I got from Amazon, it’s a coconut pick, about 3mm, with all three rounded ends….it’s very very good …we should hire someone to make round triangle 2 mm picks 😊…the ultimate pick for GJ😊 btw I can give you the link of the picks I mentioned if you need them
@@plecologyit is too little and also very expensive and hard to find, like all the wegens…but thx for the suggestion anyway😊
@@plecologyI love m200 on my mandolin. Takes a little edge off an overly bright instrument
This is great. I get so much out of these reactions. 16:47 Good eye! I DID dabble in coin magic for a while. 24:50 Well-oiled machine is the right expression! 52:00 You’re right. I’ll add 20 mins a day improvising soon. 1:07:32 I’m a couple hours away from luthier JWC. I’ve gone to him for a set-up before. Super cool guy. His guitars are amazing btw. 1:18:56 Fortunately I didn’t start with the intention of growing a channel. It helps to remind myself of this every few days. 1:24:03 I’m gonna try!
For the people that noticed: yes, I do have a new guitar. I'm now the proud owner of a: Jerome Duffell custom model "Selmer Spruce": jeromeduffell.com/
To join a fast growing and active jazz guitar community: discord.com/invite/ET88wYANJb My webstore (with the books): vanhemertsystem.fws.store/ Original video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYaj26qvlpiamLA.htmlsi=Z2h9tWU3d5whrzZS
Howard Roberts advice was, You still MUST practice when away from your instrument, you do this by thinking of what you plan to do when away from the guitar. You think about the the chords, the choice notes like the 3rds, 5ths, 7ths, etc, and where and when you will execute them in certain songs you're working on. You think about things like which chords you will drop, or won't, which substitutions, you will use, and visualize the neck, the chords, which arpeggios. When playing in real time, if you're thinking, you're stinking. Christian's given us SO MUCH valuable advice. He's broken EVERYTHING down, in ways that could NEVER be taught back in the day. ANYONE who takes in, absorbs and practices what he's taught, and puts in 6-8 hrs a day, if they have the time, and that a LOT of working hrs, they will be improvising GREAT lines, and flowing beautifully, in 3-4 yrs time. If they're like those young people, who have the time, and talent, it could even be less. This is based on a person being able to play guitar at an advanced level, like a good Rock, Blues, Metal player, etc. Christian mentioned a a very good point, when you get to the level, when you can flow in real time, and notice that you've been playing the same lines too much, and you know that you can easily change it up, and that you have, many ideas left for chorus's to go around, you know you've arrived at the improv station. Or for instance, you know those triplet minor arpeggios that MANY people play in like minor swing, that in my opinion, they've become overplayed, and if one player played them already, YOU don't wanna play them in your solo , just because you can, I wouldn't play them after another player did? Thx again for ALL you do and have done. Guys like You, Dennis, and Robyn, have literally made me able to play this genre now, and I'm going on yr 4 now.
I love this video. Your revelations are exactly what no one else is saying. Thank you deeply. I'm now more comfortable knowing that where I am with 'jazz' is fine.
Another Monster from Italy: Claudio Quartarone.
Sounds great -like a mixture of Django Reinhardt and Parker/ Powell vocabulary 👍
Just play the Sicilian defense instead !
Excellent. Have you on notification so will be back often. 🤠😎👏👍🎸 🎸 🎶
Yes! Thank you!
beautiful
Thanks Christiaan, Good to know I'm not the only one. I suppose that is how everyone makes up new licks.
“What is a scale?”. Django Reinhardt. I agree with you and John, I don’t know many scales and I feel like I don’t really need them. Django didn’t knew “scales” and he’s the greatest of all, so there must be a method to play beautiful solos without thinking in terms of scales. But, also I think it depends on what kind/style of music you gonna play. It is pretty hard to play modal jazz without a strong scales knowledge. 😊
I guess it’s the overtone series. The V chord has notes that clash in the overtones (tension), which when each independent note moves over to the I chord disappear (resolution). Probably. The whole western musical system is based on the overtones, so this seems to be the best explanation.
david super GM, that could only be david howell ( or david navara), he was at pasquale grassos gig ? What is this timeline : d
Haha it's actually JSGM (jazz super gm), a leveling system within my "Van Hemert System" books series, but I think you knew that ;)
And on the lines, You have "every good boy does fine"
Christiaan, I love your videos and your system but that altered thing at the beginning is advanced theory for me. Not what your system is about!!
This video was originally streamed live in my Discord. To be part of this process and discuss further join here: discord.com/invite/ET88wYANJb
I liked the Delrin; so I used an X-Acto knife to cut multiple slits vertical and horizontal on both sides. Created just enough friction to get rid of the slipperiness.
Thanks 👏 great track
Do you have a recommendation for a good budget Gypsy jazz ukulele for those who don’t play guitar? Thank you
Hi Christiaan, I love your videos. I wish there were links somewhere on these short “teaser” videos to take me to the full video where it came from. Is it somewhere that I’m just missing? Thanks!
Jens Larsen channel, in my opinion, as much recommendable as Christian's content. Actually loved this short too Christian, by any chance do you recall if there's a full live where you got this from or a video where you talk about your favourite chords shapes? By the way I'll find it in my infinite try to recatch most of the old videos as a new fellower :) Dankuwel!
What is your opinion on "floating right hand" technique? Lot's of people comment on my videos that i play with a wrong right hand tecnique because my palm is planted onto the bridge when i play. When i see high level gypsy jazz players play, they always play with a floating right hand but i dont know how to properly learn it
Very helpful. As far as chord names: at 11:44 when you add the pinky you no longer have a Dim. I suppose it could be called an Abm13+5. Thanks for this.
Thanks, It's actually a I diminished chord with a major 7 so Fdim∆!
Hi - I see, if you change the root name to F. With the Ab you named I now see an Ab Dim w/+5 instead of -5. I like your Ab thinking. If it sounds good and you know how to play it, it probably doesn't matter what it's called. I think we're used to that sound and movement from a II - V - I in C! Thanks for the reply. Your videos give me insight as I have no GJ players around me. ...hope to do a solo act w/looper or backing tracks.
Do we ever see this guy actually play?
Like, a finished product?
Gabriel or me? 😂
Hi Christiaan, have you seen the channel Sor Hands? It's a classical guitarist's practice vlog in a similar style. You might check him out too!
To join a fast growing and active jazz guitar community: discord.com/invite/ET88wYANJb My webstore (with the books): vanhemertsystem.fws.store/ Original video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dn2eualmoKrdZLQ.html Unedited conversation I had with Gabriel on his channel: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fKt5srFsadXVdbA.html Edited conversation with my reaction: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6SWtsyuh7bQmLg.html
Good approach on bar 5 Bm6
This guy is one of the only teachers who understands that Django,s playing was not all about blistering speed he knows it was phrasing. Timing and soul was the most important thing
Yeah, Jimmy!!! Still waiting for more from you! Always enjoy whatever you do!!!
Great ideas over that turn around at the end.
The day I felt empowered to transcribe anything I heard + liked was my first in person with you Christiaan. Many thanks man. TB
Nice guitar!
Hey Christiaan maybe a cool video idea for you. Could you make a "jazz guitarist tier list". It would be really cool to see what your opinion is on all kinds of players and I think it would make a great video. Just a suggestion tho. Cheers, Ludwig
01:16:00 exactly that's what I mean! It's funny because I played for an audience of 40 people at a birthday party. I had a planned pre composed solo for 6 choruses but at the start of the 5th chorus I messed up so I immediately improvised a chorus and then went back to the pre composed stuff at the beginning of the 6th chorus. Like you said, it's a great life line but it's vital that you can fill in gaps with improvisation when you fail, which is very likely to happen. My pre composed solo contains the best phrases and licks that I've drilled 1000 times so I'm comfortable playing it but in a high pressure I failed and had to resort back to improvising my "lesser" phrases. I'm also still a beginner so it's a great way to be able to play and feel comfortable because I know I can 100% play 3 minutes on a given standard. But like you said, improvisation skills are 100% necessary.
Nice ❤
I think these kind of videos and lessons are very important to show and tell. Mostly because it's a topic that is very often skimmed over or even a taboo. It's great to hear that even professionals struggle. I think it would be great to have more videos about it.
i love your reaction videos!
So, I'm not 'free' from anxiety (who ever is) but here are some thoughts that have helped me: 1. This performance/solo/take is not a demonstration of me and my musicianship in its entirety. This is not a demonstration to the audience and other players of my "awesomeness". It's just THIS, NOW. Nothing more. 2. One of the main reasons I practise so much is to be able to gracefully recover from mistakes. Yes, we're all going to make mistakes. 3. Mostly, I play well inside of my actual ability. Performing and practising are two separate undertakings. As I've gotten more comfortable playing live, I've introduced more into my playing in that context. 4. Things really changed for me when I started focussing on rhythm. Whether it's other guitarists laying down a strong rhythm or a drummer, feel the swing and focus on making your solos sound good against the rhythm. Really focus. This squeezes out all kinds of other thoughts. 5 Pat Metheny said it best in a Rick Beato interview: his advice was something to the effect that if you get up on the bandstand and just play arpeggios, it's going to sound great and the audience will love it. See point 1. Thanks for addressing this Christiaan....great work Cheers. R.