Check out the second part of the same interview also. Many great things there. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppZ2jZOmt7Hbg4U.html

I spoke to Robben backstage after an amazing show he did at the Blue Note in NYC years ago, and told him that his solos, for me were just mesmerizing, because I never know what he's gonna do next, and quick as a flash he goes: 'neither do I'. He likened it to finger painting. He's a very special musician and a warm guy, just great energy to be around.

"I don't listen to other guitar players" I hear Robben Ford say while I'm sitting here listening to a guitar player.

After completing a music degree I was so burned out on the guitar, music, the competition, dissatisfaction with my playing and progress that I walked away from the entire scene for 12 years. I started a new career, didn’t touch the guitar in all that time other than to check on my Instruments from time to time. When I came back to it it was with no professional aspirations, just to have fun with it and continue learning. At the same time I discovered Robben Ford. An amazing, insightful and giving person who has so much to share with us. If you’re a young player listen to this man. It may save you decades in getting to your goals.

“Arrogance is a cover for fear and insecurity.” Man ain’t that the truth. Love your way, Robben.

The day I quit just listening to the guitar player in any given song, and started listening to the entire piece of music was the day I finally felt good about my playing! I wasn't competing and dissecting everything - finally!

Over 50 years of stardom, and 3 days ago the same wonderful man.Such wisdom and insight.

Hell, I'm 65 years old and I want to play like RF. A great human being. He still has a lot to give. I'm glad he's playing and teaching.

I love Robben....i could listen to him for hours....how fortunate are we to have him!

In addition to hearing Robben play, I love listening to him speak.

I love that last phrase, you are who you are...and be happy with that! I told myself that a few times, but to hear it from Robben...wow. A master at his level of playing, found happiness in that simple truth. Thank you.

Chords are truly the grand road to learning for guitar players, everything is related to chords and progressions, Robben is giving you the true golden path here!

Tk u Robben for preaching to me! I so needed that…

I agree with Robben that we,as musicians ,should “be happy” with who we are… but on the other hand I think Robben would agree that we shouldn’t be happy to the point of complacency.. Thanks for sharing,Robben..!✌🏼

I love the way Robben Ford plays guitar, but also, his candid disarming honesty. He plays that way because he fails and feels, a function intelligent, progressive human beings need as a benchmark for personal growth. I'm listening and learning from this guy still...

Robben Ford is a national treasure.

Robben Ford is one of the wisest guitar players I have ever listened to ! His natural taste and class shines thru his music ! I have never met him , but I bet in real life he is a natural guy that really loves to play music ! ( my favorite guitar player ! )

That Attitude is why he’s Successful, he’s doing what he loves no matter what

Absolutely love this Guitar Legend. Especially when I heard him on The Yellow Jackets.

There's a big lesson to be learnt from this interview. Such a great player and great guy.

This contains a huge wealth of wisdom. Need to see it several more times to absorb it all, but even after one viewing, I'm amazed.

True gold here. Thank - you Robben Ford. Thank - you for this video.

Timeless chestnuts of wisdom from one of my all-time favorite musicians. His energy and presence is truly something one-of-a-kind!

What a legend! ❤️ Always wanted to play with this guy.

I’ve heard it said that a great sermon leaves you wondering how the pastor knew all about us. Brother Ford perfectly describes so many of my musical insecurities I struggled with for years . It’s only been in the last few years that I realized that evidently God didn’t intend for me to play like so many players I admire. If He had I’d be doing that. That realization freed me from the trap of comparing myself to others and now I simply play for the sheer joy of playing and the desire to share that joy with anyone who may be interested. Now when I encounter someone who doesn’t like what I do I sometimes remind them that even Jesus couldn’t please everyone and He was perfect. Since I’m even in the same galaxy with perfect I don’t expect to. Robben, thanks so much for this wisdom!

A real Master.....God bless Robben

Beautiful message for ANY artist. Thank you Robben.

This video should be shown at every music school all over the world for every aspiring musician to learn from. It is THE best, and most true, comforting, inspiring words I’ve ever heard from a musician.. it’s essentially about finding yourself and being true to yourself as a musician. Everyone doubts their own playing at times.. even Coltrane and Robben Ford. You don’t ever have to be “stronger” than you really are.. you’re good enough just as you are

One of the best (if not the #1) blues tone I’ve ever heard. Always picks the right notes with plenty of sensibility. A master.

Golden nuggets of musical wisdom.

Wow, pure wisdom and so clearly expressed! Didn't waste a word and put a lifetime of experiences in 7 intense minutes. Thanks!

Wonderful player...the most tasteful guitarist I've ever heard...

Wise words from one of the finest guitarists on the planet 🌏

Absolutely incredibile Thank you very much.

How much wisdom can he pack into 7minutes? What a great guy.

After decades playing in different bands… funk, metal, rock, grunge, covers, … at 60, i re-discovered my first love: playing Blues-guitar. How did it happen? I discovered Derek Truck and re-discoverer Robben Ford and i realized that that is the playing style that suits me best

wow totally awesome interview. I was not surprised with his candid honesty because of the way that he expresses himself musically. Its a great example of someone learning to be content with their natural gifting. It is at that moment that it becomes a wellspring for all to enjoy, as he has been. Thanks Robben! I love Tiger Walk, especially "The Champ".

This is really the best lesson for everbody who wants to play an instrument! Wooonderfull!!

Wow! Deep Stuff! " I don't listen to other guitar players," he said .... That was some serious food for thought right there.

Okay. Well that just filled up my inspiration bucket. Going to be full of excitement at rehearsal tonight.

Thanks Robben..

I'll never forget a gig he made in Milan on 1994 with his power-trio. Man, that was something

Great interview! Thank you!

Wonderful interview. Thank you.

I always thought how amazing it was that Robben got called into play with the LA Express and Joni Mitchell and then George Harrison all in 1974. Two of my favorite albums were Join's Miles of Aisles and George's Dark horse released that year.. Robben says here that 2 phone calls made that all happen! WOW.

Im 20 years old and it´s kind of scary how close I feel to robben. I was amazed when I first listened to him, and as a blues lover and player he became (I think) my most important referent. But then I felt even more conected with him when I heard him talk about his first musical experiences and how he is aware of wich things made him grow and wich didn´t. Hes a true master to me musically and spiritually...and im still learning! thank you robben

What a delight to watch! Thank you.

Lovely and so true ... although I had to wait until 55 to find out I won't be the guy I thought I wanted to be .. and slowly relaxing . my chords improve along with the rest 🌻:)

What a man!

Wise words. Wish I’d seen this 50 years ago!

Great guy to open himself up like that and give truthful, fundamental advice like that to help others.

Now that's a lesson.

What great motivation, thank you for sharing. I also started as a saxophonist, unfortunately didn’t start playing guitar til I was 25. This hit me right in the feels.

BRILLIANT, thank you for sharing this

What Robben might not realize, is that to most guitar players, he is the "John Coltrane" type player!!

Una lección de música. Una lección de vida. La lección. THANKS Robben!!!!

Great advice, great interview. Robbed is one of the greatest guitar players of our time. Larry Carlton would not have worked side by side if he wasn't.

I needed to hear this. Thank you Robben.

Thanks Maestro!!! ❤

Good lesson. Thank you, master!

Thank you for posting, I try to learn guitar since 2017, this is a life-changing discovery for me!🎵

Thank goodness for Robben Ford.

Man Robin is so spot on, on everything! I got more out of his conversation than the majority of theory or any other motivation on how to be a better guitar player. My respect is so huge for Robbin.

love this man

What a magnificent human being. Thank you

Great. So much experience to understand that. True musician !

excellent stuff! thanks so much for posting!

This is gold, man!! Thanks a lot!

Thanks! good lesson of life.

For 40 years I've told myself I suck a little less today than I did yesterday and it works.

Brutal honesty 👍

LOVE HIS WISE WORDS!💙👏 I caught him MANY times in 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's.🤷‍♂️ The Strand/Redondo Beach, The Music Machine, The Mint, West L.A, Hollywood Bowl with Robert Cray/ Etta James, Hollywood House of Blues (W/ Akroyd there), The Palamino, Bowlful of Blues, Ojai, Cali., Guitar Clinic, Santa Monica, Ventura w/Larry Carlton, Coach House, S.J. Capistrano, Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, can't recall the rest where MY AWESOME JAZZY GUITAR MENTOR ROCKED!!!🙉🙆‍♂️🥳😃👍💃🕺😃🙏

Lots of life wisdow right there, gotta love Robben.

What an amazing lesson 👌🏻

what goodness emanates from this man

Excellent 👍

The point is, that everyone - every single human being, is a unique self and their expression can't be truly copied. No film star can play another human - except to an extent. We should all savour the innate abilities of expression and creativity that we discover within ourselves!

A lot of wisdom and philosophy from a fantastic musicien, could indeed be his best lesson.

This hit home

I think this is great . What makes a great player is finding your own voice. And expressing your own personality and emotions. And listening to lots of different music. More than just studying the syllabus.

Great, I think I get it now...thanks!!!

A lesson of life.

Robben Ford is awesome!

Great stuff here Robben Ford

That was a great. Pep talk! Thank you Robben. I got a lot out of that.

Thank you.

Great video - as almost all the greats say, it's all about finding your own voice. And that ain't easy!

Love my SG too!

Wise words.

nice post! thanks

I love this vid. I first knew of Robben from a Guitar Player magazine Pro's Reply or something in the early '70s where he said Rock music made him physically ill. This was like '74 and the pic supporting this story was one with a SB L5 or something and this long haired guy totally into it as a Blues player. Hadn't heard him but held nothing against him. 2 years later and he's in GP again in a Pop setting and they asked him about the thing before. But, the Joni gig was great. Huge fan of her's. Wish i could blast my Jagmaster (yes a tele, 'paul and sg are here). Just seemed to fit. From Talk To Daughter to Truth, hours spent jamming with RF. One of my fave players of all time and great guy. I Still think "Ford Road" in Ukiah was named after his kin :)

He is so classy, in all aspects!

A great musician here

This is The Best Lesson to be Strong Mental Musician 🥰

Very nice little talk there, I'm digging it man ;-) Lot to what you say

My father fancied himself a professional musician and he used to do something that bugged me to no end when I was a kid. He'd be listening to some recording and every "barn burning" lick that came across the speakers would force him to stop it and replay just that one lick over and over again. I loved music but I would get seriously upset with this kind of thing and not only with him..but anybody who would do that. I came to understand that why that bugged me so much was because I understood at a natural level that it wasn't the isolated lick that was cool...it was WHY that lick happened. It was everything leading up to the lick that made that tiny little snippet what it was. It was like my father was just reading the period at the end of a sentence or at the end of a paragraph...or even an entire book...without even bothering to understand why that period was there in the first place and what events happened to inspire the musician in question to build to that point. So if you're just a series of impressive licks....maybe try music instead. It will make you happy.

I think Robben will be a great producer. He has a gentle way.

What a gift he just gave to beginning guitarists...getting comfortable in not being as good as Jeff McErlain or Shane Theriot

My mans said learn chords first and didn't play any. 😂😂 After playing guitar for 10+ years, I always wished i could start over and put the energy i used learning to shred towards learning chords! Some of the best shreds come for arpeggiated chords. More chords = more colorful improvising!

Love this human Massive inspiration for years