Ruben Wan teaches his song 'Rain'

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Rain is a chill jazz and gospel inspired song by Ruben Wan. It’s easily one of his most popular videos on Instagram and with good reason: it’s super catchy and makes use of interesting guitaristic techniques.

With his unique visual style and dedication to guitar mastery, Ruben Wan is one of the most exciting guitarists on Instagram. Ruben has studied with the greats and performed with Allie Sherlock, Ryan Tedder, Elijah Blake, among others.

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[caleblofquist]

i learned this over a year ago and it was one of my first intoductions into neo-soul, math rock, whatever you want to call the genre. it inspired me heavily. you are one of my first real gamechangers, thank you Ruben

[jswizzles_]

please make an extended version!! This is actually so beautiful ~

[jroxzayala]

Forget about Ruben’s style for a sec. He’s a goddamn magician moving from guitar pick, to pluck, to tap.

[jrmarvin]

Beautiful tune Ruben and the tutorial is excellent. In fact all of your music compositions are special and unique, I have enjoyed the neo-soul genre since I first found you on Instagram. You're genius bro. Thanks.

[iamoxor]

Watching this while it's actually raining outside and with a real rain sound is really amazing!!

[josefarnold]

Every single time I fall in love with the looks of the guitar <3

[ningzhang]

love the feelings and soul of this song

[josephstacy]

Bro ur chords are sick full of soul. I will definitely learn this song.

[zammie]

Late to this but enjoyed learning this. I must say that you have a gift for teaching - you explain it well and make it enjoyable. Don't forget that!

[TrollsAndScrolls]

YESS!!!! Ruben, please, teach us MORE!!!!

[therealcharliecupid]

Wow..nice...thanks...for breaking it down...shows me how long I have to go...but it shows how brilliant you are..KUDOS!!!

SPREAD LUV,
CHARLIECUPID

[JakeMaltz]

I just learned it. thinking as my next cover

[williechase]

Thanks for sharing this . I was trying to figure out how to play it actually lol. The ONLY thing I don’t like about the song, is that it ends lol. Love it bro

[zastyyy]

DUDE THANKS FOR THE TIPS . YOU JUST GAVE ME IDEAS <3

[dwightroscoe]

Beautiful song please make it longer and available to the public, man you bad😎

[TheToneWork]

Very cool song. I've had it in my head for a couple of days now. Funny that you hear Em6 at 3:29. Since it stresses C# and F#, I hear it more as an A7/6. That's what I'm thinking when I solo over it at least.

[lilmoed]

Imma need this on spotify on my ride to work

[zius]

What are youe tips to becoming better at freestyle playing the guitar?😭 one day i want to just jam with the music and play on top of it with the guitar

[dsatt]

Really cool !
Will you also teach "rose" in an upcoming video?

[jonpetter]

I discovered this piece weeks ago. Great piece. Does using normal accoustic guitar prevent to get some of the effect from el guitar ?