I took lessons from Big John Carter for 2.5 years and he moved my appreciation and style on enormously during this period. He was an absolute delight to work with. I miss working with him to this day. This is an extremely gifted individual, who had a remarkably difficult upbringing. He dedicated himself to boogie woogie at an early age, although he didn't own a piano. So how did he practice? He played in pubs (although under-age) until he was thrown out or someone better took over. He also played in schools while the school cleaners were doing their business .. until he was yet again thrown out, because they wanted to go home after they'd done their work. He didn't actually own his own piano until well into his early 20s.

Teaching is a way of sharing love and caring for others. These guys really love us. Thank you guys!

Think I have watched this over 30 times in the last year and still digging it.

So much good stuff in this video.. Big John Carter is a God of the piano..

Simply the Best.

I could listen to big john all day long

This makes me so happy listening. I don't have a piano. There is one at church though. I wonder if that would be a sin?

I believe I’ve watched this video so many time’s now it’s unreal i find myself back here watching this video all the time. The musicianship is absolutely fantastic, really great to see this genre of music still thriving, Boogie Woogie stands the test of time...

Still waiting for another video like this to drop. I’ve learned so much from this. I love your lessons

awesome

Brilliant video. Absolutely spectacular! Many thanks!

Very nice playing indeed👌🎶

Luv your vids you have really helped my boogie attempts. Old Phill 62 but never too old to learn.

Dr. K your channel has grown a ton! You're the best at teaching boogie, thanks for all your hard work and Camera person's too!

My favourite uncle I’m so so incredibly proud of you uncle John and I hope to see you soon ❤

Thank you so much Brendan and Big John Carter ,Ilove this video !*y'all so the best teachers

Who out there thinks big Johns voice sounds remarkably similar to the late great Ian Dury! Long live the blockheads, brilliant musicians.

I love the change to Eb at, 16:20

Makes me wish I still lived in the uk and could see John Carter in concert. Pure genius, genius. I’m no musician but it just seems to flow in big John.

Love you uncle john, cant wait to see you again

BIG BRAVO TO MR BIG CARTER

This is gold.and I dont even play piano.

A true OG!

Great video. Lots to go at here.

Wonderful celebration of passing on the tickle grin!

Definitely put Big Johns name on this vid, he is the business! Ps if theres a flat above or below his, let me know first when its vacant!!

I love this man.

Fantastic !

great stuff, big JC has a unique style, with interesting left hand variations, sounds like an extra hand.

Please Brendan do some pdf transcripts on these riff´s later. Thanks for great site.

cool riffs

lubie to

Great boogie

Big joe, big john.... big thanks ! Can he show how to play with the feet, lewis way... or with the teeth, hendrix style ? Allons donc à London. XC.

RIP

Hi, whatever happened to this monthly meet of you and big john??

Oh WoW! ...

Cool

i love the riff at 23:42

Hi Dr. K! Are all of these played using some variation of the blues scales? I want to try improvising!

zaje fajno kocham muzyke

Sooo good ,wish ihad video slowed down ,thank you

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10:19 DAMN

By the way luv your camera person!

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dr k, you should invite terry miles to the next workshop !!

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Will you teach us something

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Hi grandad

Big John “trill” Carter what an astounding performance! Already stole a couple riffs from ya!

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