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Mike Eskimo · August 3rd, 2012, 07:58 PM

Came across this guy while brushing up on Monkey Man.

Phenomenal lessons.

Like the old old guy across the cul-de-sac who teaches you a song over a beer and knows the coolest stuff.

Stax, Memphis, Stones, much more.

I'll be learning from this guy as long as his lessons are up.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...7&feature=plcp

Anybody know this dude ?

tweeddeluxe · August 3rd, 2012, 08:02 PM

I dont know much about him other than he's a great player and teacher. Iirc he's from near Luray Va

TheGoodTexan · August 3rd, 2012, 08:14 PM

On Soul Man he says, "I'm using this fingering. Use what ever fingering you want." Watch it... the way he says it and waves his hand it is like.. "Don't think too much about it... just do what feels good to you."

If I had ever had a teacher teach like that, I might have actually taken some lessons at some point. That's how to teach a song.

I'm a horrible teacher, but when I have to show someone something, that's exactly what I do too. "Here's what sounds good to me... but do it how ever works for you."

Mike Eskimo · August 3rd, 2012, 09:53 PM

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On Soul Man he says, "I'm using this fingering. Use what ever fingering you want." Watch it... the way he says it and waves his hand it is like.. "Don't think too much about it... just do what feels good to you."

If I had ever had a teacher teach like that, I might have actually taken some lessons at some point. That's how to teach a song.

Exactly. Many instances like that.

dleuen · August 5th, 2012, 12:03 AM

Thanks for the link. I haven't come across his vids yet. Looking to a fun day tomorrow learning some great old tunes.

Coop47 · August 5th, 2012, 07:38 AM

Mike's cul de sac description is dead on. I love these lessons as much for the "hanging out" aspect as the learning. And I love his playing and his taste in songs.

dburns · August 5th, 2012, 09:53 AM

I've been a subscriber for awhile, always look forward to seeing his lessons. What I dig the most is the Al Green tunes.

magicguitar · August 5th, 2012, 10:23 AM

Thanks for posting!

Gibson · August 5th, 2012, 11:53 AM

Great find. This guy is pretty awesome -- just looking at his video for Try a Little Tenderness. Wonderful.

binkydognose · August 5th, 2012, 12:14 PM

Thanks much, just watched the "Fool For You" Otis Redding version video, super!

Ringo · August 5th, 2012, 01:58 PM

That's my kind of stuff! Its funny, a lot of these songs you take for granted, until you try to play them "exactly" like the recording, great tasteful soulful licks that sound great and are fun to play.
Thanks for posting, I'm subscribed to his videos now!

binkydognose · August 5th, 2012, 02:06 PM

There's a link on his youtube channel to The Tony Mowatt Band. Really nice tunes.

And I love this one where you watch him figure out "I'm Your Puppet" a fine instruction on figuring stuff out simply. And I fell in love with the song all over again.

paulvcarter · August 5th, 2012, 03:03 PM

Nice thread, some great teachers there looking at some wonderful songs and very elegant subtle playing - Cropper is the MAN.

Gringo13 · August 6th, 2012, 03:01 PM

I never took lessons because the guitar teachers I've met have always been too stuffy. I started playing as an adult and most technical guitarists don't "get" my style and personality. This guy explains and demonstrates a lot of cool stuff in a way I can relate to.

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TheGoodTexan Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 9,579 10 Photos	On Soul Man he says, "I'm using this fingering. Use what ever fingering you want." Watch it... the way he says it and waves his hand it is like.. "Don't think too much about it... just do what feels good to you." If I had ever had a teacher teach like that, I might have actually taken some lessons at some point. That's how to teach a song. I'm a horrible teacher, but when I have to show someone something, that's exactly what I do too. "Here's what sounds good to me... but do it how ever works for you." __________________ When you're in the midst of stupidity, it's hard to know exactly where to stand. - Rutledge Wood

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dleuen Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Littleton, CO. USA Age: 53 Posts: 152 6 Photos	Thanks for the link. I haven't come across his vids yet. Looking to a fun day tomorrow learning some great old tunes. Last edited by dleuen; August 5th, 2012 at 11:57 AM.

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Coop47 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Age: 44 Posts: 1,228 2 Photos	Mike's cul de sac description is dead on. I love these lessons as much for the "hanging out" aspect as the learning. And I love his playing and his taste in songs.

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Ringo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 3,894	That's my kind of stuff! Its funny, a lot of these songs you take for granted, until you try to play them "exactly" like the recording, great tasteful soulful licks that sound great and are fun to play. Thanks for posting, I'm subscribed to his videos now!

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binkydognose Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,150 2 Photos	There's a link on his youtube channel to The Tony Mowatt Band. Really nice tunes. And I love this one where you watch him figure out "I'm Your Puppet" a fine instruction on figuring stuff out simply. And I fell in love with the song all over again. __________________ stuffs Last edited by binkydognose; August 5th, 2012 at 02:49 PM.

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paulvcarter Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 697 10 Photos	Nice thread, some great teachers there looking at some wonderful songs and very elegant subtle playing - Cropper is the MAN. __________________ Keep Calm, Ramble On Band: www:theprudes.com Gear: Danocaster Tele, Fender B bender tele, Brian May Super, Les Paul Custom, Atelier Z Stratocaster, Eric Clapton Strat, PRS CE24, Vox AC30, Fender Vibro Champ EC.

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Gringo13 Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: East Tennessee Age: 32 Posts: 860	I never took lessons because the guitar teachers I've met have always been too stuffy. I started playing as an adult and most technical guitarists don't "get" my style and personality. This guy explains and demonstrates a lot of cool stuff in a way I can relate to. __________________ "You'll never lose your mind as long as your heart always reminds you where you left it."- Mike Cooley "I've always been crazy; it's kept me from going insane."- Ol' Waylon

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