Seriously, who in their right mind gives these lessons a thumbs down??? Thank you Justin for all you do for the guitar community!

This series should go on forever!

I love that they are using my favorite amp as a coffee table.

The first 8 minutes of this video taught me more about chord and scale relationships than I have learnt in 30 years, Lee might be glazing over but it has opened a whole new world of understanding for me

Lee, I want to thank you for your humility, I know it is so very hard. Justin, I want to thank you for making the difficult, easier. These videos have taught me how to be a good student and more about music than the last year of lessons.

Learning anything in public can be frightening. Fear of faiure is what stops most of us from growing. We long to make the music we hear in our heads (and hearts). The fear of looking foolish holds us back, but also drives us forward tward our goal; becoming musicians. Thanks for taking the risk Mr. Anderton. We are all on the same journey.

Guys, seriously keep doing these....sadly ive been playing for 20 years and this lesson was a real breakthrough for me with the major scale

That rug really ties the room together.

Love Justin, just a great teacher.

I don't know what I will do with it but that bit of visual music theory on the piano keys has given more insight than I have comprehended ever. Thanks for making my brain work again!! nice video, love the teaching style

I think it's really gracious and generous of both Justin and Lee to share these lessons. Cheers to them both. Learning can be intimidating sometimes, more so when you're learning before an audience so I really respect Lee's willingness to do these. FWIW, I've found that no matter what I *think* I know (which truthfully isn't much lol), I always find something to takeaway from lessons like these. A few short years into playing guitar I often found myself jamming with less experienced, or even beginning guitarists; I learned very quickly to never sell them short or have a condescending attitude. Soo many times in such jams I've heard wondrous things come off the fingertips of such players and ask *them* "Hey, what was that thing you did there just now? That was really cool..." Maybe they didn't know what they did. Maybe it was a happy accident. Or they could replicate it but not have any understanding of what they had played from a music theory standpoint but it sounded cool. The point is that I've been able to learn and apply new things from the humblest of sources. If you're someone in a teaching role, never underestimate your own ability to learn from those you are teaching, no matter their experience level. Music isn't a contest, it's a brotherhood/sisterhood, and I love being a part of it. Gee I think I just rambled lol. Sorry 'bout that. 🤘🏼

I'm not so much stuck in a rut as learning the right way to use chords and scales for real music, rather than just practice routines. You've given me inspiration, Justin and Captain, and, with the lessons I'm working on from JustinGuitar, I'm finally getting somewhere with my playing. These lessons are helping me to internalize the fact that it's a long way, with lots of practice, to get to my goal but I can do some interesting music along the way, not just the somewhat dreary finger exercises. Thank you!

This was really inciteful. Despite the sea of stuff online that's supposed to help you learn, stuff as simple and useful as this seems so rare. In this video I felt I was finally told : "this is what the stuff you are trying to learn actually is, how it works, why you are learning it, and how it will help you" in a way that I never have been before

You've got to feel for Lee. Music theory is quite tricky to get your head around. We've all been there. It's sometimes like hitting your head against a wall. But maybe it's just me. I totally agree about the looper pedal, though. It's essential.

Brilliant! My two favorite KZfaq personalities. Wonderful tuition.Thank You.

This series is just what the doctor ordered. hit a block a while back and had to force myself into a minimum of 10 minutes of daily practice. After watching this series I spent the last two days playing for well over 90 minutes each time and getting to bed around 1 AM. At my age I thought it would make me sluggish in the morning, to the contrary I woke up invigorated with the previous night's practice. Same thing today, and here at work now I can't wait to get home for more guitar magic. I hope you keep this series rolling. I think the two of you make a good pair, many of us are closer to The Captain's ability/knowledge and can relate to the pitfalls he is dealing with. I hope you keep doing this series.

Absolutely loving this series. Justin is a fantastic teacher. By far the best, most accessible tutorial videos yet. Please keep this series going.

Been playing for 51 years and I learned something new today. Keep up the good work boys.

Weird day. I saw this yesterday, got a few minutes in and life got in the way, but I had a bit of a jam today and over about 2 hours I actually worked out the major scale. It was by accident, I hit a note that was not in the pentatonic (I was in e minor, hit the 5th fret on g string), but worked with others, so I explored it a bit in position 3. I sounded almost instantly more articulate. Then I went hunting for it in the other positions, and after that I found a few more notes. Now I'm watching this learning all the theory behind it.

The best use of a fender amplifier I've seen in a while

Justin, I knew that you are a talented teacher (learned lots of important guitar skills from your lessons), but seeing how you explain things to an actual student takes the whole gig to a new level. Thanks for the excellent series, gentlemen!

This guy is a superb teacher.

I have had a few guitar teachers over the years, and no one comes close to Justin. Thanks so much for these being up on the tube

Justin, you are a brilliant teacher.

Some say we no longer have guitar heroes - like Hendrix and Clapton, but we do. We have Justin. What he has done for the guitar is astonishing. And at the risk of sounding somewhat controversial he has inspired more players than Hendrix or Clapton. Henfris and Clapton are pretty good to obviously

These lessons are amazingly helpful. This one in particular is densely packed with great information and I fully appreciate Lee's honesty about his struggles to absorb it all. I've watched it several times and each time I get more out of it. Thanks!!!

It really helps to watch someone take a lesson as opposed to just giving a lesson to the camera, which I appreciate as well. The interaction and questions bring out explanations you might miss just talking to the camera. Good stuff.

This is the best thing I've ever seen on KZfaq amazing work Justin, thanks so much for uploading all these videos.

Once in a while I consider myself extremely lucky to find a lesson which truly creates the ‘ah-ha’ moment. A lesson which takes me right back to the roots and paves a better path to building the necessary skills. Thank you Justin and Captain for sharing just that!

I LOVE seeing 2 of my all time favorite youtubers together! Thank you Lee and Justin for all the wonderful content!

this series is so so helpful. My guitar teacher has just been going through the same stuff. I actually understand what Justin is saying and I'm learning alot more by watching the captain get his head around it and his very solid responses. Please don't stop.

Things can look so much clearer explained on a keyboard.

Justin has been my favorite youtube guitar teacher other then my jazz guitar teacher in RL Brian.

Just discovered these. Absolutely amazing!

I found this series at the perfect time! I have been practicing scales and going into more theory the last week or so. I agree, Justin and the Captain make a great teacher/student team! Thank you all so much for the great content!

Brilliant! I've learnt more stumbling across two episodes of this series not even in order than I have in the last ten years falling asleep to other uploads failing to explain how it all comes together. By the end I wanted a pipe to accompany my satisfaction.

Anderton, you've managed to sell me a looper within two seconds while doing my morning yoga! THAT is true mastery! 😎

In all honesty - I think this is the best content / series you have produced on this channel. I've been watching since the very first chappers videos from back in the days.

This series is so good! I’m really enjoying the light bulb moments each lesson and how much better the two of you compliment each other as a really great teacher/student dynamic as the series progresses

these rut busters series are really rut busting! Thanks, Justin and Captain

Please keep these coming! I've been an avid follower of both the channels throughout my guitar playing history (roughly 8 years?), Justin's for lessons on songs and theory, and Andertons for the reviews of equipment I currently use. Proud to say that I bought my first electric and amp after I saw the showdowns on Andertons. Hats off to you guys! Loads of love from this intermediate noobie.

Loving this series, and more importantly learning loads! That tip about not staying on the notes that don't sound quite so good is pure gold! Keep it up guys!

Justin is THE MAN! I've had that eureka moment when learning his G major scale stuff in the past. I love seeing Lee have the same moment

If you learn the major scale properly (ie intervals/modes, key center) , you can learn anything within music theory, it's the foundation of absolutely everything. Even in complex jazz harmony, tritone subs, modulation, chord borrowing, secondary dominants all relate to clever use of the major scale. This vid is great, and so well thought out!

What a tremendous primer in music theory. It's one of those things where as you watch it you realize you understand a lot more theory than you think you did, you just didn't know it was theory. Fantastic job!

What a great lesson!!

thanks again guys, for another brilliant lesson. with every one of these videos, a window opens up in my brain previously closed off to new ideas/theories and I'm loving it! ☺

Justin is such a great teacher!! Thanks for the free lessons, Good Sir!

Love these lessons! Again, a fine job Justin. Captain you are definitely coming along and hopefully the major scales will begin to make sense to not only you but me too! Hang in there buddy.

This is great. I'm working on this exact issues with my own lessons. Lee has the same questions I have, and Justin does a fabulous job explaining logically. It's really helping me progress.

Captain with that first finger has so much groove.

Justin is such an amazing teacher. I never learn music theory but would definitely do with a guy like him

Great lesson - love how Justin and Cap'n interact - basic conception of Circle of Fifths, helped me out massively seeing it on a piano as well, Justin, Cap'n, you are both awesome!

I love these rut busters. They are very helpful

Are you guy going to continue this RUT BUSTER Series.? Man... I really enjoined it.!! Congratulations to both of you.!! And thank you so much.!

Awesome work Captain! You're really picking up on your theory quite well, and quickly. Your playing and knowledge has really advanced so much just in the last year. Loved watching Pete teach you as well. Thanks for the great content! Cheers

justin seems like the kind of guy i could talk to all day with an acoustic on my lap and access to archive tube music ... i`d pay for the beer and a fresh set of strings naturally and he would be educational , entertaining and endearing by default ... CLONE HIM !!!!!

This series is so perfect for where I am right now. Such a good idea!

I've been following justin for a good while now and he is really knowledgeable. Glad Ya'll could do this series.

Genius show, long time fan of the Andertons and Justinguitar

Justin is a fantastic teacher.

The chords fit in the relevant scale. When you did it on the piano I understand and learnt something new

This was a really fun episode to watch as I'm learning to play.

I've been playing keyboards and guitars for nearly 50 years and know a good lot of theory... yet there's still lil' pearls for playing in all these videos that I haven't considered, for methods to learn, ways of approaching practice, etc. Fanx! a heap, fellas... and stick at it, Lee, mate -- there'll be lots of 'A-Ha!" moments to come for you :)

Justin's an excellent teacher and Lee's working really hard at becoming a good listener and applying the ideas. Great video :-)

This is so amazing!!!! This is golden knowledge. This is the stuff that I wanted to know as well. I am so glad that Justin and Lee are making these videos. It is helping me out so much!

I'm surprised to find that a reasonably accomplished guitar player like Lee has so little experience with theory. It really shows how different you can approach the instrument. Great video!

What a great lesson! I have a fair amount of theory knowledge, but the practical use of it is where I'm lacking. I believe that this will certainly help me.

Good on you Andertons for putting these vids out.

first time I saw Steve Morse,opening for the Guitar Trio,first tour,a SOLO act and looping INCREDIBLE stuff,long before you could get it in ONE pedal.Early 80's !!! Friday Night In Frisco tour. Great lesson guys!

These myth buster videos are the best learning tool I’ve come across

Excellent! Thank you both.

Brilliant. My brain prefers to learn by understanding how things are constructed but I have always had difficulties with connecting some of the things in music theory. This is a great start.

These lessons are great. Thanks 😎🎸🔊🔊🔊

Great vid Justin, you cleared up another piece of my musical puzzle. I knew the chords of a key because I was told what they were years ago, but I never knew why some were major and some were minor. Repeating what you did on my little keyboard and seeing what notes are played as I ascent up the scale of C using only the 1,3 and 5th notes, now I see why some chords of a key are major and some are minor. Dang, all these years of not knowing why. Sweeeeet!!!

Superb, cheers lads. Big fan of Justin’s teaching style. Piano keys really helped me get it. Thanks

I love the pink Jackson!!! Hahahahaha...

Great seriesss!!!!

This series is great fun! I hope you can keep it going.

Pretty in Pink.Captain you must need to sell that Guitar..lol..Thank you both for all you do for us...

Love these videos! Justin is a great teacher!

Pink Jackson tho 😂. Great stuff as always, love Justin.

This series is so good, thanks guys!

Wow... You guys are helping a lot. Thank you

Two of my favorite channels joining together for some videos, awesome! And the content is very very helpful and educational, but also still entertaining. Always have been impressed with Justin's videos on specific songs, but did not really grasp his depth of knowledge of music in general and his great teaching skills as a whole. Captain, throughout the video you look like a schoolboy being forced to do his lessons and homework. You should do the next one with an SG in the Angus school boy outfit! Cheers from America!

Nice video guys. I would say that a set fingering for a scale is good for a beginner/intermediate player when challenged with having to play in a different key (by a singer or horn player or example). Being able to move the starting note and play the learned fingering immediately without having to work out all the new notes can be very useful.

More please!!!! More!!!

I love these videos....I am so where you are Lee. On the cusp, but it's just not sinking in, this give me hope.

finna rut

Around the 25:00 mark it may have been useful for Justin to point out that for any major scale, the major chords in it are always the "blues chords", ie I, IV and V. That pattern of the root notes is familiar to any guitar player, so for chords in a key, the blues chords are major and realistically, everything else in the key is minor.

This is absolutely fantastic. It's quite funny to realise that the Captain, while being a much better guitarist than me (I mean, he can play, he jams with other musicians and he generally sound musical!) knows actually less theory than I do.

Best lesson evet saw..

Lee your the bloody best mate, i never thought to use my DittoX4 looper like that..you sir are great thanks to Justine for all this, like his site some great content. Kudos to the captain.

Great video and very interesting practice tips

Loving these videos! And I feel so justified and relieved in buying an RC1 pedal to practice with last week.

Captain learning major scale. That's a good move - generally :)))

this lesson is brilliant. Am I the only one that feels like they are in the exact same guitar boat as the captain? Plenty of chops, very able musician, but plenty to learn. also a little impatient... waiting for a light-bulb moment, but realizing there is always something to learn. Learning guitar is more about a million tiny little light bulb moments and one day you are just able to do what used to be difficult, and are overwhelmed by the next thing. I really enjoy watching the progress.

I wish I could take personal lessons from Justin. I'd be miles better than I am now.

Well done Justin

Justin’s a great teacher. Hope to see Marty Schwartz on here someday as well