Jorma Kaukonen gives Dan Erlewine a fingerpicking lesson

After Dan Erlewine put new tuners on Jorma Kaukonen's Martin M-30, Jorma returned the favor by giving an impromptu lesson in fingerpicking! He also shows how he strings up his Martin.

Photo of Jorma and Vanessa by Jim Salzman
Photo of Fur Peace Ranch by Jorma Kaukonen

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[extremelydave]

It's so nice to see someone from the 60's who made it thru in good shape. Jorma is the man. Thanks for all the music over all the years Jorma. Peace.

[rogwheel]

I’ve had the honor of going to the Fur Peace Ranch 5 times. 2 times in Jorma’s guitar class and 3 times in Chris Hillman’s mandolin class. Jorma is an AMAZING teacher. Also met Dan who is the master of all things guitar!Some of THE best weekends of my life!!

[Naturalgreen]

One of the all time greatest guitar players. Acoustic and electric. Rock and blues. 
A juggernaut of skill, talent, and class. Jorma Kaukonen. He gets better with age.

[bradleybrown]

AMAZING! The guys shows up ALREADY wearing a mic

[timothydaniels]

Jorma is a fabulous teacher. His Homespun courses are classics.

[golds]

National treasure- both of them/ and Satcmo! Great. Ty to you both for all the smiles you bring to people. Keep those lamps trimmed and burning.

[shermanhoman]

The dynamic between two good friends, thing of beauty!

[JohnEAdams]

Thanks Dan! Been a Jorma fan for 44 years, just saw him play a solo show a few months ago and it was off the scale!

[evilrob]

He gets such amazing tones. Beautiful playing.

[vanrozay]

Most StewMac viewers know Dan mostly as a guitar tech, but old Ann Arbor folks like me remember him as a very skilled blues player and damn good country/swing picker. Not as much a finger-picker as a flat-pick whiz, but smooth, i wanna tell ya. Modest guy, but turn him loose and watch out! He soloed on a demo I made for Electra Records, and I wouldn't have preferred Chet!

[Pushyhog]

Was drinking a beer in 70’s in small bar in santa monica with jorma, he had longer hair of course. I didn’t even knoe till he told me, i had never seen hot tuna. Hes got that smile.

[mikeadams]

If you get a chance make sure and go see Jorma live. He is wonderful in a small venue....just a great player

[matft]

What a privilege to see the master at work! And another book on my must buy list!

[bradincaliphas]

I love the sound of Jorma's singing voice as much as I do his speaking. great guy! Thx Fellows!

[willmcgregor]

Amazing. I wish there was daily stew mac vids

[tonybeach]

I love the videos and the history on this Channel.. always left with a smile after watching.

[JohnHorneGuitar]

Another great video showcasing the world-class people in our little town.

[kennethparker]

Many years ago I worked at Brooks Cameras in Stonestown (near SF State University in San Francisco). Jorma was a customer there (he is quite a good photographer) who would often hang out and chat with us for quite a long time. He was one of the first "celebrities" I ever met, and, without question, one of the nicest people. It is great seeing him hang out with Dan!

[sarasarah]

Nothing but luv for Jorma.💜💜💜 and Skip, Signe, Marty, Jack, Spencer, Mickey, and Grace. Ty for all the flights....many blessings to you and yours...great share btw tyvm.👏👏👏👏👏👏

[AlexAbuyuan]

I had the pleasure of going out the Fur Peace Ranch for a workshop and I have to say it was one of the best experiences in my guitar education journey. Food was awesome and the vibe was so cool - no one judges your playing and you feel free to learn without feeling any pressure. I recommend anyone interested should do it - get out there - you will not forget it. And he's such a cool dude as this video shows. Love it!