5 Licks GUARANTEED To Get You Out of a Plateau

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5 Licks GUARANTEED To Get You Out of a Plateau | Part 1

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Here are 5 guitar licks to help get you out of a plateau and bring back the motivation to keep playing. It doesn't matter where you feel you are in your playing or how successful you are, you are not alone. Every musician goes through this phase of near depression where you feel you are going nowhere. So I have done my bit to try and combine 5 (more like 10) licks to help you get back on track and help you out. They are a challenge but they are chosen specifically because they go very well together.
Gear: Guitar: Charvel Super Stock So Cal Amp: Yamaha THR10X
I’m a guitarist from the UK, completely self-taught and have been playing since I was 12. I play Hard Rock including AC/DC, Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne and more modern influences including Alter Bridge and Steel Panther.
I graduated with a First Class (BA Hons) Music Business Degree from the University of Sussex, studied it at BIMM Manchester.
At uni, I helped arrange a masterclass for Ozzy Osbourne/Firewind guitarist Gus G and played an important part in the preparations for a Guthrie Govan clinic. Personal highlights of mine include playing on stage with Steel Panther in January 2018 and when I got the opportunity to spend the day with Steve Vai on his Passion and Warfare Anniversary Tour.
Since launching the channel properly in 2015, I am very pleased to have received positive comments from Sam Coulson (Asia), Michael Starr (Steel Panther), Rick Graham, Henning Basse (Firewind Lead Vocalist) and other notable figures in the guitar world.
I teach subscribers complex rock licks, provide other tuition videos and demonstrate exciting kit and equipment for shops such as RichTone Music in Sheffield, Sounds Great Music in Cheadle.
I’m a connoisseur of fine guitars and I am very proud to be known on KZfaq for being a user of Charvel Guitars, Yamaha THR amps, EVH Gear and Stormshadow Guitarworks.
Instagram: @guitarmancam

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@jawsartist 4 жыл бұрын

I started playing when I was 12, I am now 50. I had a record deal when I was 19 back in the hairband 80's. When the Seattle seen started, I decided to start working as a fine artist and gave up music. I am now working full time as an oil painter and have been very successful. I decided to start playing guitar again and am dumbfounded as to why I ever stopped, now that I see how much I love it again. My thinking in the past was anytime I spend playing guitar should be spent painting. That was 20 years ago. I was wrong. I have been back at it for close to a year now and it took me a bit of time to get back in shape. I decided to be a better player than I was before and have watched your videos for help.You have helped me a great deal Cameron. Your lessons are fun and inspiring. I can't thank you enough.

@dunkinlay452 4 жыл бұрын

What band where you in

@SketchEtcher 3 жыл бұрын

You must be a really smart person to be able to choose two art forms to make a living at. Most people can’t even make money at one art and have to learn a trade or starve.

@craigstark22 3 жыл бұрын

Paint up your guitar!

@workinman3878 2 жыл бұрын

@@craigstark22 or play us a picture

@miked9000 6 жыл бұрын

I like the optimism of brits. You call it a plateau, we call it a slump.

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Yea and when I go fishing, I send out invitations and light the fire before I've even cast the first line ;)

@shainhaggadone9943 5 жыл бұрын

Ty Cameron. Im 48 and picked up the guitar again a few years ago. I come from a musical family. I have gone through some traumatic things in my life. My 3rd brain surgery last march. My dad who put a guitar in my hand at 10 years old, put that fire back in me again. Guitar has been the best therapy that any hospital could have gave me. I credit you, Steve Stine. And Andy James for taking me to my third level of playing. I was stuck in a rut for years and quit. I always thought if we had you tube in the 80's it would have been the cats meow but i spent 4 hrs at a guitar center jamming on black friday and realized that isnt true. One either has it or they dont. It doesnt mean that one cant become a great player. They just have to work harder. Times have changed. When i was in a music store in the 80's and i heard a shredder playing, i was in his face saying show me and show me more. Not today. They stand around watching acting scared or jelous. Sad. Cameron, our time isnt gone until they close the casket. Peace and keep the leasons coming

@LoveGuitar63277 4 жыл бұрын

Covid-19 self quarantine = discovering great vids like this 👍🏻

@MazenArafat 6 жыл бұрын

Well done, Love from Palestine ❤

@ParanormalResponse 6 жыл бұрын

My girlfriend said. "You watch him play more than you play your own guitar." I said. "yes, I have given up!"

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Don't give up! Pick up that guitar!

@JesseLeeKing 3 жыл бұрын

Nah bro we all need a break and even when ur watching u can still be studying but if u ain't as good as remembering exactly what he does than slow the video down to help u write the licks down. Alot of times when we take a little break we comeback even better. So really u haven't gave up because ur still fascinated with guitar.

@dreambeliever3652 3 жыл бұрын

Man... I try to remind myself that most of us want to be awesome but it’s mainly competing with those who want to be awesome too. People want a great song rather than just being able to hear someone jam on a guitar. Cam is far beyond a ridiculous player, no doubt. Wish I could come close!

@killerhit00 2 жыл бұрын

NEVER give up, what else is there but music ? NEVER give up, you gotta keep playing, how bad do you want it ? Well then go get it, it's yours!!!! NEVER give up.

@dar6095 2 жыл бұрын

Me also. Why would I go to all that trouble, time and gear when I can just listen to cameron play all the chops I've dreamed of. I just wish I could have realized before I wasted 40 years and a boxcar full of gear

@isaacjohnson. 6 жыл бұрын

Cam you have always been a beast of a player, but you're playing is really taking off and coming into it's own. It's awesome to watch and wish you continued success. Thanks for sharing all these great ideas with us.

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Isaac! It's such a pleasure making these videos and sharing with everyone my ideas and theories despite being completely self-taught. All the best and thank you! :)

@kennethmabus381 Жыл бұрын

Cam is the man! Love your content. Thanks Brother

@jefferylord3068 6 жыл бұрын

i have enjoyed every single video of yours that ive seen!

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jeffery! :)

@gregeaster2479 3 жыл бұрын

Damn brother, I know you don't have a clue who I am, but you have helped me more than you could possibly fathom, so glad you are doing what you are doing... THANK YOU

@CameronCooper 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the comment Greg!! Thanks so much! :)

@BrokenRogue 2 жыл бұрын

You're not THE Greg Easter are you? 🤪🤪🤣

@allanpierce9700 2 жыл бұрын

So good at demonstrating techniques. The best mate. You can feel it just by watching better than anybody else trying to teach moves

@SharkMinnow 4 жыл бұрын

Best 14 year old guitar teacher I've ever seen!

@ToneD5150 3 жыл бұрын

As a ole timer, I find something new to learn on guitar every day! Thanks for another inspiring video...!!! Rock on son! And I say that because I'm old enough to be your dad.

@Iheartdgd 4 жыл бұрын

This is quickly becoming my favorite youtube channel.

@jasonpatterson2218 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your talent.

@zapantalambda Жыл бұрын

You are a magnificent guitar teacher kind sir. You sparked my love for guitar again. You always bring a fresh content and hope you'll keep it up. Thanks heaps !

@DoveSimon 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cam. I love lick #3. That's a really cool way to ascend. Thanks for sharing - always inspiring!

@js6220 6 жыл бұрын

Your lessons always seem to be what I need to break out of a rut and get motivated again!

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

That's really kind of you thanks so much! :)

@bd0111 6 жыл бұрын

As always, thanks for sharing Cam. Quite a bit of the stuff you've shown I use as exercises to try to build speed and coordination, but this stuff being based on pentatonics, I might actually be able to incorporate into my own playing. Looking forward to spending a bit of time with this lesson and my guitar when the wife and kids give me some free time!

@jameswhite5921 6 жыл бұрын

What a intro!! So awesome!

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you James!!

@jackbrew1 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoying your vids, I'm improving a lot, thank you! (Side note: if I'd known you were tuned to Eb before I started trying to copy you that might have saved me an hour of confusion!)

@yonikup2865 6 жыл бұрын

Your guitar playing is what i wish mine will be one day, i always try to learn licks from your amazing improvised solos, Cheers =)

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Yoni! Keep playing and learning the licks and riffs that inspire you to keep going. :)

@urago69 6 жыл бұрын

For me, old guy brought up on Clapton etc., lick #3 is the most lyrical and does not require massive speed to sound great. Thank you kindly!.

@JesseLeeKing 3 жыл бұрын

Them sparkles really shine off that silver ... the deep metallic purple only shines good when lights hit it.

@Figovnik 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! This is kind of thing that i needed so baaadly... I had very strict electric guitar teacher, but since ive left I cannot move forward. I am still at the point where he left my skills. Thanks, hope I move forward. You are beast !!!

@oldguitardude 4 жыл бұрын

I have plateaud for the last 36 years man. Thanks for the video!

@freedomdance7601 5 жыл бұрын

love ya cam. your amazing. please please when you teach use a standard tuning so its easier for the majority to follow along. i would utilize your lessons much more often! stay awesome. forever a sub!!

@joshp777 6 жыл бұрын

Tasty nuggets here. Thank you good sir. Lick 3 is gold. Love the possibilities in each of these ideas.

@mitotv6376 4 жыл бұрын

Nice sharing.. cool licks

@StevenGibbons-lu1ei 3 ай бұрын

Thank you this really helps me im dealing with a platue right now appreciate it!

@fardeenahmed7871 6 жыл бұрын

I've been trying these licks,they are indeed killer,and improved my playing a little.Hope someday I'll be as good as u🙌🙌keep uploading

@marcjohnson5148 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really good lesson.

@michaelcarpenter3766 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cam for preventing me from giving up entirely. I came close to selling off my stuff and taking up a new hobby. You’ve inspired me to try again. You are a brilliant guitar player. I would give almost anything to play like you.

@dar6095 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't we all I been for 50 years and if I could play that one run I'd feel accomplished

@juliAnarchist 6 жыл бұрын

This is gonna come in handy when i get my new kramer the 84 next week!! Thanks my man, great as always.

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Julian! I hope you enjoy the licks and the new axe. :)

@robsouter84 6 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable to watch. Now if I had the time to practice 😅

@IETCHX69 5 жыл бұрын

I once saw Nirvana in Calgary , Alberta , right when " BLEACH" came out . I said to myself , " Either quit , or get great ." I did quit .. 4 months later , I picked the guitar up . It was as though I had been practicing AND learning . I was nimble and agile and thoughtful and INTO IT ! The break did not hurt me . It did give me a little perspective . Basically , don't be a baby . Try harder . That is ALL>>>>

@bravo2789 5 жыл бұрын

I dig this guys playing...super cool

@billhenderson8340 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cam !!!

@drsteviejasengnsangma8739 3 жыл бұрын

You are one of the most talented guitar teacher, your technicality & simplicity is awesome

@jerryjones698 4 жыл бұрын

Someone actually teaching licks that are useful and can be used in different soloing situations and can be used all over the fretboard thanks cam

@ConorCantCoast 4 жыл бұрын

You are legit the best shredder I’ve seen on KZfaq

@johnmullis1156 3 жыл бұрын

Always kicking my ass thanks Cam

@arash2803 Жыл бұрын

Awesome advices like always man :)

@BudStudmuffin 5 жыл бұрын

I used to watch your older videos, and looking at a relatively newer vid for me, I didn't think you could get any better but I was wrong. you really blow my hair back man. Well done, you, Cam

@CameronCooper 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your loyalty Mike thank you so much! :)

@BudStudmuffin 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, and you're also the nicest guy on youtube. Never change

@mikelucarello7310 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get home to work on these! Thanks Cam!

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Really happy you've checked them out. :)

@ssolo8 5 жыл бұрын

That is the awesomest Charvel Super Strat I've ever seen! Awesome silver Sparkle with black face and Rosewood board! I'm Jelly!

@brianschraeder2832 4 жыл бұрын

Great tone and playing.

@jasonalberto5925 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Clear and straight forward. Great player and nice lad too. Restored my faith that it still is Great Britain. I want a Charvel but not sure I could live with this finish. Sorry dude. Keep up the good work.

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jason, really appreciate it! Thankfully Charvel offer a huge range of finishes on their guitars. The Super Stock So Cal I am playing in this video is actually discontinued. :)

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

@Mike Smith Great stuff! I know you'll love it!

@Sonnyburgo 4 жыл бұрын

This dude kills it in these videos. Has helped me immensely as a newer guitar player. Thanks!

@choward874 6 ай бұрын

I wanted to learn guitar. But after seeing this at 49, i realized I just don't have the time. Your talent is great.

@CameronCooper 6 ай бұрын

You can do it!! It does take time and sacrifice to get there

@kurtbarber5116 3 жыл бұрын

Dang dude I sure do love your playing.

@JesseLeeKing 3 жыл бұрын

One thing to get out of a plateau is just Richie Blackmore it lol just play off of feel and go nuts. Video tape it so u remember the licks and riffs later , learning other people's songs and techniques is great but coming up with ur own songs and sounds is alot of fun ... doing this really got me playing outside the box.

@rclarkrep100 4 жыл бұрын

YOU ROCK!

@AdamKemp03 3 жыл бұрын

Nice playing and tips. For those playing along wondering why your guitar sounds different... the tuning is dropped by a semitone :) Eb,Ab,Db,Gb,Bb,Eb

@kingster911 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen your videos here and there but don’t think I ever picked up and played along. This video is incredibly true to its title and actually FUN to play! Badass! Keep up the good work! 🤘

@CameronCooper 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the lovely comment! Really appreciate it. 😀

@kma6658 6 жыл бұрын

Cam this is absolutely fantastic stuff! Thanks for some inspiration and fresh ideas!!

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome thank you! :)

@giovanigiorgos2955 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome lesson.........your technique is flawless......great video....thanks!

@guitarmemoir 3 жыл бұрын

Great sound.

@pako6k 6 жыл бұрын

Wooow, Amaziiiing!.... thansk u always inspiring to be better... nice!

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! ☺

@georgeleonard1845 5 жыл бұрын

What a result

@robertpeters3924 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!! Love your channel!!!!!

@josephplatania5593 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible lesson. Man I appreciate your videos. This is the kind of guitar I need to play. I'm getting closer. Thanks.

@nick_gorrie 6 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a tutorial for what you played from 0:28 - 0:32! Killer stuff, as always!

@mrk4510 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, these are cool. 😎👍💯

@georgeleonard1845 5 жыл бұрын

That's smashed it bro sweet for the ideas..already bought a new flavour to my playing.. 🎸

@vivekbiswa784 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the tone man❤️

@stringbender11672 6 жыл бұрын

holy crap what a beautiful guitar!!!!

@Greg-rd8qr 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks!

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

@EndingEmpires 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic playing bro!

@rudedog1672 4 жыл бұрын

Dame ! Looks easy ... But when I try it - it is very hard. Great job!

@RC32Smiths01 6 жыл бұрын

I've said this before, and I'll say it again. Eb tuning makes anything awesome! Great video my man!

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

I love Eb tuning. Makes everything sound mean. ;)

@RC32Smiths01 6 жыл бұрын

Ahh definitely my man!

@renevanderbruggen731 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Cam for giving this piece of inspiration being a beginner

@TS-nb9ko 6 жыл бұрын

Dam good vid enjoyed it and your playing thanks

@wattage2007 4 жыл бұрын

Tasty licks chap!

@ZenGuitarShred 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This video really helped inspire and motivate me out of my plateau. Also, really love the sound you have going on there out of that Yamaha amp? wow. 👍👍🤟🤟

@nicktrierweiler3690 5 жыл бұрын

Any Aldrich/Sykes inspired lessons coming down the chute? Two of my biggest hero's!

@JokersWild70 5 жыл бұрын

I see that we have a mutual love of Charvel and EVH guitars!!! I can never have too many Charvels, lol.

@donovangermann022 6 жыл бұрын

Love it. Keep on rockn

@CoolStuffDad 6 жыл бұрын

Super tasty intro!!

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! ;)

@BudStudmuffin 5 жыл бұрын

Holy SMOKES, good buddy, can you take it easy? For f*ck sake you're melting my brain with these licks

@rudedog1672 4 жыл бұрын

Dang sounds so good it makes me smile wow! Time to get back to work and face reality...

@furryz666 6 жыл бұрын

Pentatonic, gin and tonic, sometimes platonic, all concepts and patterns every gigging guitarist needs to know

@furryz666 6 жыл бұрын

These remind me of the first descending pentatonic run I learned in the 70s from Led Zeppelin “good Times bad Times” The triplets after the break I’m sure you know what I mean and the EB string Ascension is similar to “rock you like a hurricane” you’re right that’s guys have been doing this and when I was learning to play almost everything was minor pentatonic we were doing Judas Priest, iron maiden, scorpions, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, etc. etc. Van Halen mixed it up a bit and then Randy Rhoads and of course Malmsteen he baffled most of us because after you play “free bird” or “flirting with disaster” 200 times this stuff is second nature but a very good lesson for people starting out in this generation of altered tunings 7 & 8 string guitars, arpeggios major, minor and harmonic minor and of course the modes many of the better sounding kids today have at least a basic grasp of theory, would’ve killed to have this kind of info back then

@quit293 5 жыл бұрын

God like tone and great playing.

@CameronCooper 5 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that thank you so much! :)

@quit293 5 жыл бұрын

@@CameronCooper love the videos. And I think i want to go buy charvel now.

@mikecarmean6446 4 жыл бұрын

Can You Show Your Amp / Effects and Settings 💥 🎸💥 Perfect Sound

@daveswiftguitar8785 6 жыл бұрын

I've seen your playing progress mate from when i 1st subscribed to your channel when you had around 1k subscribers now you're on 18k... Awesome from your fellow UK Fan 😉👍🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dave! It's been a lot of work but I will be doing an awful lot more! :)

@nhdeitmers 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man, just want to leave a quick Thank You! I'm adding the Zyck Wylde stuff to my repertoire, really helpful! :) I like your videos. You've got a good angle on music on the guitar and sure know how to rock! Keep it up...

@lukefromtonight 6 жыл бұрын

I see Cam Cooper, I click "like". Simple. :)

@CameronCooper 6 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you Luke! Cheers! :)

@yonikup2865 6 жыл бұрын

Luke McDonnell yap

@bryanlee2687 4 жыл бұрын

Your style of picking is all I wanna learn.

@LERDEDERDER 6 жыл бұрын

Sick!

@leventguner642 4 жыл бұрын

I thought he's gonna play Seasons in the Abbys by Slayer at the beginning.

@cooperwebb7389 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if u already have but can u make a lesson on those arpeggios u played at the start. Love ur videos man

@davidgerlach1132 Ай бұрын

Aha, at 4:03 you so innocently sneak in the finishing blues lick. Nice! :)

@ILegion 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing skills and licks sir!

@williamjeffreys2980 4 жыл бұрын

Your #3 there seems to be creating a bridge between the minor pentatonic and the melodic minor. Very cool.

@paulnufrio8343 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@123jozef 3 жыл бұрын

Listening to other musicians, guitarists, instruments, etc.... this helps also. Get an acoustic guitar and build up your finger strength. Learn how to play fingerstyle and other combinations. Don't limit yourself. You will find yourself in a hole with no way out. Never think that you are a great player regardless of what other people say. Always look at yourself like you can NEVER stop learning. MASTER the learning-process and apply it to everything you do. Take a few breaks here and there. It took me a long time to realize that you can get yourself caught up into a deep 'musical-burnout' ... you won't even know you are entering into it... until it's too late. There are signs. Watch for them. As with anything, you must pace yourself and continue climbing the mountain that has no peak.

@TheBladepolisher 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Cameron ! ! Excellent playing . . . . . . phrasing is spot on. It was a joy to watch and I've played with some of the best (back in the day). I've been on a plateau for years now. I have a lot of great equipment and have somehow allowed my plateau to override my love for playing. Arrrrrg ! ! ! Ugggggg ! ! ! Thwaaaaaap ! ! ! ! For this great video you get a Thumbs up and a scribe my brother ! !