March 21, 2024
Deering Live - interviews
Even as a rank beginner, I learn a lot from listening to these interviews.
Also, my appreciation for these excellent players jumps up several notches
when they come across as decent and helpful people.
For whatever reason, not all the episodes seem to be preserved,
nonetheless there is still plenty to listen to.
Also I have discovered Rick Beato:
Some Metheny quotes:
- I work on stuff I can't do, not the stuff I can do.
- The basic stuff is the basic stuff, like playing 1/4 notes.
People call Rick the "internet music teacher". He does quality videos and does not seem to be playing the
"You Tube game" -- he just loves music and doing videos about it. My take on him is that he seems honest and sincere,
and he is doing what he has a passion for. Not only that, his videos are well produced, the sound is clear, the content
is interesting -- and he knows how to talk and communicate.
The last several videos give you insight into Rick Beato and his character.
He began teaching music theory and transitioned into teaching music appreciation.