How to Play Guitar Like John Mayer - 9 Must Know Tips from His Former Teacher

Let's talk tone, influence, style, techniques, and qualities that make John Mayer's playing so amazing. Here are some tips to help you match his sound!

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[Moyjgc]

Tomo I just want to thank you for all your guitar wisdom (pun intended) I started taking your course a few months ago and because of it can confidently play in a group which I’ve always wanted to do. Wouldn’t be here without you. We’ll be performing this weekend and I’ve got a solo wish me luck! 🤘🏽

[dallasrich]

One of the best things I've heard is not to study the person you admire, but to study the people who they admired and learned from, thanks for showing us how John learned!

[aspect]

as a 13 year old trying to learn guitar and scales and theories and playing like john mayer it is very hard to do especially we need to focus on studies in school but because of your videos you mace it much easier thank you sir tomo!

[joshderouin]

I love the rawness of your vids, none of the fast cut editing to the next sequence or talking point. Just playing and talking guitar, just came across your channel and I’m glad I did❤️

[sonrogumer]

I admire John so much, and now I admire you as much. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, I'm going to marathon your videos now

[robertopalazuelos]

Loved the 9:22 when Tomo remembered Cliffs of Dover from Eric Johnson, bravo!

[emmanuelbenitez]

Tomo, i just want to tell you thank you for your lessons. Truly watching laughing when you play wrong notes, makes me feel encouraged to feel easy with my guitar, and you remind me why i play guitar in the first place: to have fun, and to bring some joy to my days, and not to try to be perfect, just better. thank you for your wisdom, and your kindness! :)

[JakeFields]

So amazing watching your videos. It's like being in a room and hanging out with you. I'll even leave your videos on even while I am not playing. When I hear a particular segment that I really like, I just stop what I'm doing and pick up the guitar. Thank you for your lessons man.

[evankanemusic]

that intro solo progressed so smoothly. beautiful work man as always

[devin]

I can’t believe you taught him that’s an honor I would love for you to teach me it’s my life goal more than anything if I could play like you id live broke and with nothing but my guitar forever thank you 🙏🏻

[radjet]

I also hear early Allman Bros (esp. Duane and Dicky in "Soul Shine") mixed with BB King and SRV in John's playing! Great work, love the traids!

[GamersWorld]

Ive been watching for a long while off and on and I did not know you taught him some stuff!

[tomastamar]

Tomo. Thank you so much sharing all that stuf!!! You are are blessed man and we are blessed by you ❤

[AlonzoWhite]

I loved this video, particularly using "softness" as a creative expression. Thanks again, Tomo!

[GazziAmplification]

You are always so kind. Thank you for the kind words Tomo! I'm so happy when I hear you enjoying SSS#002. Great lesson!!

[slawsonscot]

So much gold in this video, amazing tips for us to work on. Thank you for sharing!

[nonemlinus]

Thank you maestro Tomo!! Playing inside the reverb, I had never thought of this, thank you. Also simple phrasing, and volume. All so subtle, I will practice it.

[Frenchmelodymaker]

Next lesson : how to play like Tomo Fujita !!!
Cheers from France

[octobersveryown]

Great lesson! thanks you tomo 🎸appreciate the ideas nice way to look at the guitar then just scales and patterns, more with feeling!!! ❤️😎

[darioscomicschool]

Pumped to make time for this! And your Lessons so I can be one Day Soon on those Stages, Serving the Universe and the People with THA BLUES!