If You Can't Do These Things, Then You Don't Sound Smooth On Guitar.

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[michaeldobransky]

I take a lesson from you everyday.What I like is you seem down to earth.You’ve taught me is if you make a mistake laugh it off and try it again, it will come.
Michael from Orillia, Ontario.🎸😊🎶

[GuitarsandDrones]

You are by far one of the best improvisation teachers on YT. I am trying at impro and the way you teach is connecting...Thanks 😊

[kirklapine]

I’ve watch them all on You Tube teaching guitar and you are in the cream of the crop. Your method of teaching is so clear and precise. I’ve learned so much from you….. THANK YOU!!!

[noname.___]

When i first started guitar i hated watching vids like this but after about 8 months of learning, this stuff is interesting and fun to watch.

[jerrybean]

Ian, I spoke to you and Sean on a radio spot last year. I told you my wife gave me the go ahead to purchase a new Strat. This was mainly due to my improvement because of your lessons. While improving on my new Elite Strat, my family said, "You sound like you know how to play!" LOL I can not thank you enough. Keep up these wonderful lessons. Your friend, Jerry.

[christophergossard]

Clicked on this on a whim and am pleased that I did. I really appreciate what I guess I would call your wholistic approach to the instrument. Keep it up!

[mickey]

You’re so good at your job Mr. Stich. If I can get this stuff, anybody could.

[ericheine]

I'm 61, I met my first Ampex MM1000 when I was 13.
My first job was to listen.
I was bitten by a Telecaster.
You are the best guitar teacher I've ever heard. The importance of singing, humming, and whistling, is under appreciated. Aces, you are Aces. I liked it so much I am going to subscribe. I am a brutal percussive guitar player. I'm a framer with a 24 oz hammer.
I hear what you're saying. Bravo.

[geofflewis]

Hello Stich, although I don't play a Guitar it's so lovely to see and listen to a professional playing and explaining as you go, brilliant Stich 👍👍. Best wishes Geoff Lewis Wales UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.

[lancethrustworthy]

Absolute beginner here. Thanks for the video.
You are one of my YouTube guitar playing guides.

[marshawnlynch]

Self taught off youtube. Played for over 12 years. Your lessons are some of the best on youtube.

[runningwithscissors]

Yes! How not to sound choppy and clunky ~ that's what I need. Thanks for explaining and clearly demonstrating how choppy/clunky happens (sometimes it's hard to figure out what you're doing wrong) and how to play legato correctly. "Ba" vs "Do" ~ very helpful to me. Such a good lesson.

[stewmcleod]

That’s very helpful to be more aware of smooth and appropriate transitions with singing the melody. I find I’m immediately more aware of the music, the coordination with left and right hand, the clarity of the note due to focus on the right string pressure /fingering. Hey it sounds better.

[danielmiller]

I have found that recording myself and immediately listening/watching back allows me to catch what needs work better than listening just listening while playing.

[KevinORourke]

This is such a great and important Practice tip. As an old coffin dodger, my fingers don't quite work like they used to, so I'm sure this will help and keep me from getting lazy in my playing.
Kevin O'Rourke

[mikew]

Feels like I was sweep picking arpeggios there for a minute!!. Damn I make more progress with your videos than any other YT channel out there!

[ericheine]

Stitch, you're wonderful guitar teacher. Thank you

[iandobbs]

What a great lesson! I know my playing often sounds choppy, sloppy even. This gives me a great way to start cleaning up my playing. Thanks!

[igordevisate]

man, i was thinking about those concepts yesterday, and today you uploaded the exact trouble i've been struggling with... masterful teacher indeed, Ian

[johnrattinger]

Simple, but spot-on as usual... Love Take 5. Another similar type song to practice on is Spooky or The Story in Your Eyes, both with cool bass runs, then staccato notes. Thanks Ian.