It's times like this I realise I'm not even a beginner!

This is great, thank you! I'm a 52 yr old wife/mom and finally picking up my guitar again now the kid's are grown and gone and the Blue's was an area I never treaded on because back then, I was all about rock but I want to now! My brother is fantastic at it and I'd love to play with him some day! Never to old to learn!

Excellent video for anyone not used to "goofing around", which is a much needed skill!

The "Blues" scale I learned was different. You explaining it as you show it.. is great.

This is all I've ever wanted to do on guitar. Learn as I'm exploring what my soul needs to say through the guitar. Everyone else already said what they needed to in their songs. I wish to chill and speak my own sorrow through the blues. I really appreciate this!

As someone who struggles with rhythm and ‘noodling musically’ I really needed this lesson. Love your content and inviting style of presentation. Thanks.

You are an awesome instructor Griff. You make it look easy and you take out a lot of the rigidness by encouraging a freedom when playing individual notes.

This is like the second video of yours that I've watched - and man they are spot on - what needs to be done concisely w/o taking so long to explain. I'm coming off a burn out break and just starting back up - counting, and keeping rhythm - you've given me a great start to a practice routine. Thanks a ton - I'm hooked on this channel.

Thanks a lot for that lesson! I'm definitely a jam-beginner and I really dig your approach.

There are so many vids on this subject but you've truly managed to explain the process in a short and understandable manner, Griff. Thank you, much appreciated. Timing, timing, timing...

Simple but effective. I like it. Never really considered counting out loud before. Been playing 50 plus years and the timing always seemed to come naturally. I can "feel" when to change up. Never too old to learn a new concept. Good lesson.

I've been waiting 25 years for a video like this! I've always thought I could play blues RHYTHMS, but I never knew how to add fills like this! THANK YOU!

I’ve been trying to play guitar - and the blues - for more decades than I can remember.... and finaly a clear, simple explanation that fits in with all the knowledge I’ve accumulated! Now I need to get the beast out of the cupboard... and plug in!

Well taught man, you never think how simple music is at first because awesome sounds so hard but this video made it work. Thank you for your teachings, they'll go a long way man.

I've been playing for off and on for about 7 year's now I'm just now getting the filling of the blues thanks griff

Been snooping through a bunch of blues lessons/tutorials and this is definitely one of the most helpful ones I found yet. Clear instructions and explanations. Well done!

best part about blues, is literally anyone can play it. even better part about blues is with appreciation, you also enjoy it. it's one you can do at any time, any place, anywhere.... and always sounds so good. the world needs more blues... we'd have less wars lol. thanks for reminding me about this, i've been away from the guitar for a bit too long and i'm re learning what i used to do. this gave me a headstart on that lol.

This has been the first video that helped me find out how to play and make something up when I’m playing. Thank you so much! I am in the stage where I’m ready to move in from just strumming. I’m definitely ready to hit that intermediate stage, and I just really want to thank you for this vid

This is a damn good lesson I have been using it to work on learning new licks. Super fun to take two or three licks and work them in as you keep time and change chords. Thanks for the idea!

been playing for a few years, this is pretty cool...its always a good idea to see something new

Nice lesson. I consider myself an intermediate guitar player; I've played for a few years and have worked the pentatonic blues scale for a while. This lesson gave me some great tips on how to practice using those scales (and work on my timing) without sounding like I'm just playing scales. Thanks.

Wonderful lesson, as always! These blues lessons have really elevated my enjoyment and made look forward to practicing. Thanks!

Excellent, Griff. Making stuff up as I go along - basic E blues shuffle - based on what you demonstrated - it is (actually) a lot of fun.

This is exactly what I want to learn, thank you! Sounds great, looks fun.

Its been ages since I wanted to know how to make this jamming sound. Thanks for the chords...wonderful.

Counting is important. Subdividing the beat. Good time is crucial. You are teaching great instruction. Shuffles, Time is everything, swing, straight. Love the Blues.

Excellent tutorial on the E minor scale, thank you!

Bought Griffs 'Acoustic Guitar Blues ' Dvd set for xmas, and making slow progress. He's a great teacher and micro manages every move he makes, which is the way I like it,he has a way of making things I thought I'd never be able to do look easy.....Great fun cheers Griff..

This is great - thank you so much! You are a great teacher and it's lessons like this that really motivate and inspire beginners like me 👍

The first three minutes of this lesson changed me forever as a VERY new beginner!

Great lesson, Griff. It reminds me somewhat of Link Wray’s epically awesome, “Rumble”, with his E minor pentatonic rundown. The blues notes definitely add some flavor. Easily do-able by this beginner. Thanks for all you give back to the guitar community. Cheers from 🇨🇦

What a great lesson, I just found you on the Tube, thank you for this!

I have watched many video to try and get the blues, and these videos are the only onces that made me get it!!!! Thank you very much!!

Thanks! You've helped immensely in getting me out of a rut and moving forward!

Dude, you makes blues looks easy and simple. And thank you for the lesson.

Great video!!! First one of yours I have seen and I can't wait to see more. Rock on!

I’ve been playing since I was 10 years old currently 17 almost 18. My dad taught me how to play. I’ve always been really good at it and knowing how to do all the bends and taps and arpeggios whatever...but there’s something I never did really learn at the beginning and that was blues! I’ve always been pretty shy about playing blues and solo with some backing tracks or whatever like soloing by myself. My brain almost shuts down and I get confused as In, idk what notes to play and put together. Holy shit...it’s starting to click,everything my dad has tried to tell me is starting to click....IT DOESNT ENTIRELY MATTER (It does but anyways) ABOUT NOTES ITS WHAT YOU FEEL AND TRUSTING YOURSELF AND HEARING THE MUSIC KNOWING WHAT KEY YOURE IN AMD SO ON AND SO FORTH. Thanks you helped my brain click

THIS CHANGED MY GUITAR JOURNEY... Thank YOU!

This has finally broke me down and learn how to count. I been playing for 10 years.

Perfect start

Some good stuff here that I will bare in mind thank you for your time and know how.

It's so great that John Oliver takes the time out of his busy schedule to teach us the blues.

My favorite lesson I've seen in months.

Just saw this has helped me greatly. Thank you

Nice lesson and solid advice. What you've described here is a great method to start ramping up one's skills (and courage) to start jamming with others.

FANTASTIC, blues is my favourite genre. This is how I've wanted to play the last five years!

Great tutorial to colour up my jamming. Thank you sir Subbed!

Thanks. Love your approach. I'm taking it up.

HAPPY NEW YEAR Griff. Thank you for teaching me.

Excellent lesson. I think this should be the very first lesson for young player wanting to learn the blues. Well done. jeff

love this, really opened up the blues, Thank you!

Thanks a lot! Using this every day to get better at improvisation! Very helpful.

Looking forward to starting. Erik is a great teacher.

Thank you for a lovely advice, brother. ❤️❤️❤️

This has been so helpful as I've had trouble getting my licks in but all OK now thanks to you best wishes Colin UK

Brilliant help

Thank you so much for you time to show us the blues I finally think I got it .

I do appreciate you making this video

You just made my day thanks for the lesson

So approachable! Thank you!

Wonderful insights Griff. Appreciated.

Great teaching from Blues Master. Thank you.

Thanks fella! Straight to the point and Funny you said 'on the porch playing style' I was on the porch watching this video. I'll check out more of your videos for sure!

Really good. Well done. Nothing else but the blues! Thanks

As always, a great lesson! You are a fine teacher. Thank you!!

I wish you made videos 20+years ago! I never seen one giving actual great advice. Thanks man!

Thank you. Very educational for me.

very good lesson been watching you videos for while. ty

Thanks Griff, awesome tutorial that helped mucho.

Great tips, thank you.

Thanks Griff, love your stuff.

THIS IS GOLD!!!

Excellent! Thank you!

Ty so much John you gave me back my pleasure in playing again. I ve been playing for years n years but I m just starting to play blues really and know some, but you make it eassier for me this way. So ty ty ty I subscribed and will learn as much possible from ye!!! Enjoy yer day bye

Great can't wait to try and learn this

Great video bro,lots of information that is easy to understand in 8 minutes look forward to seeing more.🎸🎶🎼🎵

Love the Blues and Your lessons are really good for me and my style of music….would love some delta slide lessons in this same format…thanks 🎸

Awesome useful video. Thank you!

EXACTLY what I was looking for and for EXACTLY the same reasons :)

Great suggestions, nice demonstration. Thanks!

Thank you thank you thank you. Exactly what I was looking for.

Oh yeah...nice clear explanation of implementing those riffs.

Great info! Perfect for me right now! I can’t wait to get home from work tonight and practice it!

My friend that was awesome, if you ain't having fun you won't progress JMO. We get so set on having to learn that we forget we supposedly are doing this for our enjoyment. This particular process would be SO much fun. So I got to learn it from this video and remember to have fun doing it. First time listening to your channel and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for Sharing with us. Kirk n TX!!

Thank you ! Very good.I enjoyed that,saved it for practice later.

Thanks for the video. Very interesting and helpful. I am going to try practicing like this.

Full on guitar tricks member and could not comprehend how to start improvising. You helped me so much. Next is trying to figure how to move up and down the neck within scale. Thank you!

Great lesson! Thanks

I really do love your videos. You keep it simple.

This video is so great! Nice porch playing practice. Really enjoyed it and yes great counting practice.

You cleared up so much for me.

Wow! Great video. Thanks for putting that together

So glad I found this lesson, thanks man. Subbed. 😎

Man I just wish you tube was about 25 years ago. This would’ve made playing a lot easier.

Perfect lesson for beginner...

Cool little lesson to add some color!

Amazing stuff! Been looking for vid like that!thanks 🎶

This is the only video that has helped me. And I have already written my own bluesy song.

This is sick, cheers to the next two weeks of mastering this.

Excellent lesson! The has helped me a ton.