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[JS-irwh]

i love the guitar string animations in this!

[thegreatriffs]

As a long-time pro myself I just want to say that I wish these videos had been around when I was younger...would have saved me years. Tim is always inventive and also has a brilliant way of articulating and making clear that stuff we know tacitly. Fantastic.

[Blue_rd]

Great stuff! Younger guitarists seem to be obsessed with soloing but when they join a band, they spend 90% of their time playing rhythm :)

[ReverbAndBeer]

Drumming great Denny Carmassi does the opposite of "announcing" a change; he will often pull his strike on the snare, using it's absence as a fill. I have mixed several of his live shows over the years and once you realize that he's doing this, it stands out more than you might think. It leaves a huge space for the other musicians and/or vocalists to begin or end a phrase. He rarely hits his crash cymbal (but when he does, everybody knows it). Folks, if you want your drummer to announce the bridge while leaving some room for you, tell him /her to watch Denny.

[MtnBadger]

Everything you just described can be summed up in two words... Steve Cropper. 😊 One of the all time great rhythm players and could lead and fill over and around like no one else. The hero of Stax Volt, Booker T and the MGs and The Blues Brothers and very much under sung amongst anyone not "in the know." Listening to his work in all of those phases and beyond is a revelation. 😊

[CarlKennedyMusic]

Once again, I hear a great song potential with your changes/rhythm track!

The fills points you demonstrate have made you the most employable guy in LA for decades. Love it!!!

[TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn]

Love the joy on your face when you play. Always great video's Tim. thanks for your great content.😎T

[GaryAFinn]

5+ decades ago, my guitar teacher advised me to take drum lessons to become a better guitar player. That might have helped more than any guitar lesson I've ever had.

[bevanelliott]

Your solo in Don't Dream Its Over is one of my favs Tim, perfect example of what your explaining to us in this lesson <3

[BenBreeg]

“Always listen.” Best advice ever. Evelyn Glennie has a tremendous video on listening, one of the most important musical lessons I have learned.

[g_and_kikos_studio]

This video was very motivational for me. When you talked about pushing the envelope when practicing but just play music and be aware of yourself when recording or gigging. And the simplicity. Great stuff Tim

[tombuur]

Very inspiring. I•ve played guitar for 63 years, but you just changed by perception of rhythm guitar.

[loveMusic]

The bridge on your black PRS has to be the best hardtail ever. Sounds great.

[brandnewyou]

Watching you just proves to me how one person can be so inspirational and create so much music but it takes a star to bring it to the Forefront

[brandnewyou]

Your guitar grabs people by the heart and you say what you're saying with your guitar

[aceedmond]

Thanks Tim! making me feel better about " keeping it light for the better of the song" and it works!

[mykhedelic]

I love building an environment and an arrangement that I can then surf and solo through.

[brandnewyou]

I love what you said about being a student and Tweedle Dee and being in the weeds and then when it comes time to record you're ready with a nice smooth simple solid lick

[midiman]

Good tips Tim. It's great not to forget you are a band with other members in it.

[gregorystephens]

Your run on sentences are beautiful, don’t ever change!!!