John Mayer's Guitar Teacher Tomo Fujita Schools Me On Everything From Triads To Jazz

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Жыл бұрын

Berkley College of Music Instructor Tomo Fujita dropped by to give all of us an amazing almost hour long lesson. Tomo has been teaching #guitar for over thirty years and has taught many people who have gone on to become household names in the guitar world including people like John Mayer. This lesson covers a ton of ground so grab your beverage of choice and guitar and get ready to get schooled!
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@Justafeller Жыл бұрын

Tomo made John wash his cars and paint his fence. This gave him the foundation. He didn't understand at the time and felt Tomo was just making him do all his much needed work around the house, but in time he began to utilize the skills he'd learned from Mr. Fujita.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Lot's of depth to his lessons

@ejRecording Жыл бұрын

Hammer on - pull OFF 😂

@alexanderhanksx Жыл бұрын

@@ejRecording 😂

@GabeHelma Жыл бұрын

Papa son concentrate! Focus powa

@JakeToTheBone Жыл бұрын

Ah damn. Good one!

@sholland42 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been following Tomo for years, he’s a fantastic teacher, thanks guys.

@j.powellnetwork Жыл бұрын

I agree! He covers all aspects of playing. Abstract and details.

@scottmorgan9123 Жыл бұрын

Tomo is tops in the mindset department. His teaching has allowed me to finally be able to let go, and truly express myself with a guitar. Papa and Trapp have taught me how to see and navigate the fretboard, but Tomo is the man when it comes to getting your head strait. Thanks guys!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Scott! Glad we could all help ya out!

@isaiahnottmeier1677 Жыл бұрын

Ong tho bro, those 3 plus kirk fletcher are awesome teachers!!

@pedromoose8860 Жыл бұрын

Oh man, that Little Wing triad melody was killer!!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Pedro!

@AndrewBoydMusic Жыл бұрын

Tomo👍 If you were at Berklee in the 90’s…and walked by Tomo’s classroom…every morning Tomo could be heard practicing his funk before his full day of teaching. Inspired, this guy Loves Music… and those Triads!!!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep great dude too!

@blakesorie1 Жыл бұрын

There are some masters of guitar who struggle to teach, some teachers who can't really play, but Tomo is both. What a great teacher and player. Thank you for bringing this to us, Brett.

@scottenosh4548 3 ай бұрын

That clean tone is AMAZING!

@Peter-iq6rc Жыл бұрын

I could watch Tomo navigate the fretboard all day. What a legend. Great interview!!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Peter!

@everennui1 Жыл бұрын

Tomo has a great personality. Lots of passion! He's always smiling and excited about the concepts he teaches. What an absolute blessing it would be to have him as a teacher.

@slashtrio Жыл бұрын

Yea he’s quite a gifted musician.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@powerforward1955 Жыл бұрын

Agreed. It would be a tremendous blessing to be under his guitar tutelage.

@bertbouton7157 Жыл бұрын

What a beast man. And so humble.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

For sure.

@Wadey1960CS Жыл бұрын

Tomo’s playing is SOOO clean. Love it

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep. Good stuff for sure!

@alexanderhanksx Жыл бұрын

Can't beat it with a stick! The man's one of a kind.

@wjewell63 Жыл бұрын

Brett I have learned so much.,after like 40yrs of zep .,Sabbath....I can now just plug and play and it's so awesome ..I started with some guy called papastach and Marty music.....u guys are so awesome...ty bud👍👍👍👍👍👍

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Haha! Glad we could help along the way!

@TheAndreagallo 7 ай бұрын

Tomo is the king of “it seems I’m playing simple things (and really I do), but if you try to do the same you will fail because you are not me”. I love him. He is a Teacher with a capital “T”, do you know what I mean? There are a tons of things you could learn from him and his lessons. He is one of few teachers that all the times I see an his video make me feel like I’m pushed to grab the wood and practice instead of felt depressed because I’m not good as I would. Impressive. Thank you guys

@marcelorodriguez9601 Жыл бұрын

Tomo is amazing, no only for his teaching, he has that funny humble charisma.😂

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep! He is great.

@createlovehappy Жыл бұрын

One of your best guests ever. I learned so much about how to learn so much. Love that part about not squeezing.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for checking it out!

@TheFilthdog Жыл бұрын

This is incredible, so much information to take in, it's like an entire course in one video.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@Slew514 Жыл бұрын

Incredible video! I think 35:00-36:15 is the perfect summary and starting point for any of us that know our basic chords, Maj's, min's, 7th's, etc, and can get through a song on our own or jamming with other people but never had the privilege of long term formal lessons. A lifetime of lessons in a 50 minute video if you got your basics down. And it's free. If this easily accessible instruction was available in the 90's I'd be a lot farther along than I am now. Thank you sir!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

I think we all would have been better if that was the case haha! Well it is here now and it is never too late to get better.

@angelostarrUK Жыл бұрын

I love Tomo's technique and the sound & intonation of his hard-tail strat... very nice indeed!

@MrSuperkev86 Жыл бұрын

You've given so much to myself and the guitar community with your lessons and guest lessons. My playing has improved so much, thank you.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for tuning in!

@danqodusk8140 9 ай бұрын

Great segment, Brett! Tomo knows his stuff, and knows well how to teach.

@elliotrandall Ай бұрын

That little wing triad progression will be part of my warmup forever. Such a dope way to orient yourself into triad world before playing.

@JimiRaySantanafoya Жыл бұрын

Brett this was fantastic! I only knew of Tomo but you brought out his personality in a great way. Thanks! And Tomo you’re a treasure!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it JT. Thanks for watching!

@athansklavis5665 Ай бұрын

Maestro u just blew my mind with this one ! Fantastic ! Arigato again 🎸👏

@StarlightGuitars Жыл бұрын

Brett - it is not only that you are bringing these great players and teachers to us, it is the excellent questions that lead the guest to give so much more. While you give them so much room to speak, you seem to ask the question I would ask if I were there. Thank you and hope to get to Nashville again soon to see the great players.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Glad you like the videos and guests!

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Yes totally! Brett knows music, guitar, styles, people so he can connect anyone to anyone! Magic talent! That's why I contacted him before my Nashville trip. Thank you Brett & everyone who are listening this!

@StokesMusicStudiosOnline 3 ай бұрын

5:11 10:35 12:45 15:44 18:38 23:43 24:48 26:38 28:03 yep we might as well watch the whole thing several times and again.

@Billywagner22 Жыл бұрын

Tomo is a great teacher, player, and an awesome guy!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep agreed. Was great to hang with him.

@bareandmare Жыл бұрын

Great interview and lessons, thanks Tomo and Brett

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@bobboitt3126 Жыл бұрын

Tomo is AMAZING. Love the way he teaches!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep me too!

@tomusic8887 10 ай бұрын

Tomo is as friendly as he is brutal ❤ on both knowledge and execution ,the man earns respect while playing that good. 👏

@RickCarr Жыл бұрын

Taught me!! Tomo is a true gem, I am very grateful for the lessons we had.

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick!!

@jjbarnone Жыл бұрын

Once again, your videos are so awesome and the information you share in them are priceless. Thank you so much!!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks to Brett Papa!!

@portsideguitar1981 Жыл бұрын

Tomo is great. So matter of fact and yet so deep is the material he gets across.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

For sure.

@MrPrairigh 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Brett, love this segment, Mr Fujita is a pleasure to watch and listen to, definitely a master of his craft.

@BrettPapa 8 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

@ManchurianCounterweight Жыл бұрын

That was so unbelievably useful. Thanks, Brett, and thanks, Tomo.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

@freewaybullit Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brett … what a great interview with Tomo I learned a heap of helpful stuff. Amazing!!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you liked it!

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!

@kjguitarman Жыл бұрын

Tomo is just filled with guitar learning nuggets! Brett Papa does an excellent job of clarifying Tomo’s points in this interview. ❤

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@CGCEifel Жыл бұрын

I bought a Duo Sonic because of Tomo. It never occured to me that small hands may like shorter scale lenghts and he brought that up. Ended my gear hoarding after 30 years, thanks again Tomo San 🤗

@DelayedLaunch 3 ай бұрын

First I’m considering that as well! How do you like the Duo Sonic?

@CGCEifel 3 ай бұрын

@@DelayedLaunch I love it. It is still amazing and has become my favorite guitar. Try one if you get a chance.

@christianthompson7495 Жыл бұрын

Tomo, You ROCK! Miss you buddy. Always love your playing and philosophy (Berklee Alum '92). I learn something every time I hear you. ;-)

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@dragon43inf Жыл бұрын

Two of my favorite teachers! Great video

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking us out Craig!

@davidkendall7675 Жыл бұрын

Tomo's fingers flow like a kayak down a river. Great stuff here! Thanks Brett,for featuring this guy! 🎸

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Hopefully he will be back soon.

@armandpelletier4068 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting. Great teacher!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@robbramwell512 Жыл бұрын

Another Home Run Lesson! Thanks So Much!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Rob! Thanks for watching!

@FitzyStrings Жыл бұрын

I've had the pleasure of hanging with Tomo multiple times, talking music and guitar, and he is just such a wealth of information while being insanely humble. Great stuff as usual Papa!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@israelrodriguez6986 Жыл бұрын

How do we know thats even true. I got to hang out with President Obama one time at his pool. It was quite the experience. Had some good food and some good laughs. Lol

@FitzyStrings Жыл бұрын

@@israelrodriguez6986 because we live in the same town outside Boston, he’s a nice, humble musician who’s pretty accessible…and your example is of a former president. Just saying Tomo deserves all the recognition he gets. And you should realize you sound like a clown :)

@israelrodriguez6986 Жыл бұрын

@@FitzyStrings Haha, just don’t get mad. Only messing with you. It’s just that everyone knows someone famous these days or likes to brag about stuff they’ve never done or seen. Have a great day!

@Artyohm_ 2 ай бұрын

I started three days ago playing guitar and didn't understasnd absolutely nothing what they were talking about, but watching tomo play was mesmerizing

@BrettPapa 2 ай бұрын

Yep he is awesome!

@bobgure 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!! A terrific lesson! Essential.

@BrettPapa 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@SamRobertsGuitar Жыл бұрын

So much quality stuff! Will be watching this a couple times I think

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@darrylcummings1890 Жыл бұрын

Brett, beautiful instructional info. he is a great teacher and very approachable. Thanks!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Glad you liked it!

@DustinHaggerty-lj1ix Жыл бұрын

So much gold in this video. I saved it because I'll need to watch it a few times for sure

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Dustin!

@infinitejest9658 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites!! This is awesome can’t wait to check it out after watching the first 5 minutes

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

It's a good one!

@Matthew25662 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, for this. So good!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@user-kl9wb7ig3w Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend if you want to know what shapes he’s utilizing outside of triads, look up drop 2 guitar shapes for any beginner/intermediate

@thomkopal1740 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Tomo!!

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching this video.

@Bairov Жыл бұрын

So much knowledge here! Gotta luv Tomo ❤️

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

For sure. He was great!

@eduardoprieto5267 4 ай бұрын

The word keep it simple I did not find here lol. Although his bending note philosophy caught me off guard. Very interesting approaches, thanks. God bless one and all.

@jwuman Жыл бұрын

Awesome Interview lesson,,,,gonna re-watch a thousand times...lol....great stuff Mr. Papa....you rock!!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@starblaster77 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Tomo is a fantastic guitar player and teacher. He has great tone.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@LUckybones25 Жыл бұрын

Tomo is a legendary player and teacher!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep for sure

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@tonoselectricos Жыл бұрын

This man doesn't give a bad note. Magnificent Fujita San.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep Tomo knows what's up!

@UpliftingRiffs Жыл бұрын

Good stuff great examples. Thanks Brett!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

@cantstartafire Жыл бұрын

Tomo is a blessing to us all!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep he is awesome!

@wchphoto Жыл бұрын

I'll be watching this again! Awesome!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in Bill!

@Guitarwizza1 Жыл бұрын

Great teacher. Wish I had him as a teacher when I was younger.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Me too! Guess I should have gone to Berkley after all lol!

@surfrby8876 Жыл бұрын

Big fan of Tomo I’ve learned a lot from him , always makes me looks at things differently when I’m struggling

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep agreed! He is really great!

@shisat832 Жыл бұрын

It is nice to hear him play in a proper environment!

@sans_souci Жыл бұрын

An absolute masterclass. Thanks alot.

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Sure thing! Thanks for tuning in!

@mkattn Жыл бұрын

I loved hearing the reference to Riviera Paradise, one of my all-time favorite songs.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Great tune!

@danielholmes4152 Жыл бұрын

So f’n good. Seriously, I’ll watch this at least 4 or 5 more times. Thank you.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for checking it out!

@GuitarWisdom Жыл бұрын

I still can't figure out how he makes his 6 chords sound so cool. Just one nugget from my memories of Tomo's classes in the 90s.. He would have pages and pages of every possible permutation of rhythms you could play in one bar and he'd have 8 guys sight reading down the pages together like a game. Of course guitar players can't read so it was always pretty brutal. You have to suffer sometimes.

@handsofstone1887 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful player Tomo is.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

He is awesome!

@bonyktapludo4449 4 ай бұрын

This is great, thank you

@BrettPapa 4 ай бұрын

Sure thing!

@Sammywhat Жыл бұрын

SO. MUCH. STUFF. HERE. It's a feast by all means!! Thank you, Brett and Tomo!! 🙏🙏

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@masterbuilder3166 Жыл бұрын

Tomo just went way up the scale on my list of favorites 👍💯🎸

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

He is awesome!

@alexholdenii4946 3 ай бұрын

Tomo is incredible. Genius

@BrettPapa 3 ай бұрын

Yep he is awesome!

@ronniecoffey9945 6 ай бұрын

Great lesson ❤

@BrettPapa 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

@Danboi. Жыл бұрын

Holy sheet! This is gold👌 thankyou 🙏♥️🇦🇺

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@danweberhealing Жыл бұрын

love this. so great. great guy.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@onceuponascale Жыл бұрын

Super Clean playing. Not one wrong step. Respect From Peter Lazer.

@JimmyLanante 7 күн бұрын

Sir Tomo is a great teacher ❤❤❤❤

@BrettPapa 7 күн бұрын

Agreed!

@kevinallman6700 Жыл бұрын

Come on, absolutely awe inspiring 😮 another gem Brett,an honor to learn from you dude ♥️

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in Kevin!

@brankopalibrk2845 Ай бұрын

genius Tomo so versatile player.

@SergiOrtiz 2 ай бұрын

That red strat sounded beautiful

@goswo Жыл бұрын

Tomo… sooo brilliant and musical :-)

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

For sure.

@kimihen1 Жыл бұрын

This is so great‼️🌈 Thank you so much for sharing🙏

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@snakelover7703 Жыл бұрын

Great interview Brett!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@yoshilog1399 Жыл бұрын

トモ先生出てきてビックリした。サイコー！

@transparent6748 Жыл бұрын

Great guys thanks 😊

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@andrewb8914 Жыл бұрын

Inspiring me to learn more jazz! Breaking out of just the pentatonic, many thanks.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DanielBeowulf Жыл бұрын

Extremely clean tone. I thought noboby used it anymore, but it's beautiful

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep sounded great.

@davidtownsend3582 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video this guy is butter smooth. Love it. Great player and teacher. Brett your awesome as well. Love the chanel. 👍

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks David! Glad you like the channel.

@Dave-rk2nl Жыл бұрын

Tomo is the greatest

@PeterKertesz2013 Жыл бұрын

This video was the highlight of the day with Tomo, thank you! Just one suggestion about how to start being open for the jazz for blues lovers, Lou Donaldson is a great saxophonist and his album The Natural Soul is a piece of heaven. Also the Ramsey Lewis Trio is Amazing too.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out Peter!

@henkkman Жыл бұрын

Tomo is a great teacher! 👏

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@BorostateBlues Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Job guys

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Lotusblue777 Жыл бұрын

Tomo the great man

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep he is awesome!

@richardclark. Жыл бұрын

I better practice a few days this year. Tomo is catching up with me again.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Lol

@alansimpson8962 Жыл бұрын

Tomo is brilliant.

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

Yep agreed!

@jackohanlon5465 Жыл бұрын

I’m just picking the guitar back up after a little hiatus. Decided I wanted to try to work more theory into my lessons… I’m 15 minutes in and already have 10+ time stamps bookmarked. Thanks for posting!

@BrettPapa Жыл бұрын

That is awesome. The lesson with Tomo was a big eye opener for me too!