Fortunes of Hard Work: Why You Should Never Give Up
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- čas přidán 26. 01. 2017
- In the spring of 1980 something happened that was to alter the course of my life forever. I have told only a couple of my closest friends about this and no one in my family has ever heard this. I thought i would share it with you. Thank you for being here for me!
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That's my brother - He's the RUDY of music!
Fabulous! Scarlatti, Bach and Jazz. The future? My sort of composition trajectory ...
u are lucky to have such a wonderful brother !
Hahaa. Rudy wasn’t very good. Rick, on the other hand, is not only very skilled as a musician, he’s a great communicator. I like the reference though.
Jon Beato you’re brother is an inspiring man!
Who is Rudy
Rick Beato, you honestly literally save people from suicide. Your enthusiasm and genuine humility is absolutely contagious. You are an embodied Angel!!!🔮
I'm glad you did not off yourself.
☝️❤️🙏
My little story: My Mom gave us piano for 5 yrs, classical from a woman who had been a star at a young age in Italy. She despaired of ever getting me to hear the beat! even with a metronome. It wasn't until I was at the Fillmore in the very early days just before BB King came out to San Francisco to resume his career and become world famous that my black brother-in-law got me to hear the beat with the help of the great Motown that was hitting just then!! That solidified me. Recently I heard a wise person (you?) tell me Music is your friend. So -- my Mom also gave us music appreciation as a grammar school adjunct. Only now, returning to your material repeatedly are we fleshing out the wonder and beauty and depth and satisfaction of it. This work you do helps me too with resuming painting which people have asked for. Music as a completion to a life!!! Wanted to send this appreciation note.
Thats a great story! I am a businessman and the hard work, perservearnce, persistence you demonstrated our charactetistics that apply to anuthing you do in life. Nothing is easy! I promised there will be setbacks, disappointments and road blocks to success. Things rarely occur the way you plan them. Things take twists and turns that you don't anticipate. When a failure occurs, learn from it, take a different approach, double your efforts. Get a mentor who has alteady accomplished what you want to do and learn every ounce of knowledge from them and apply it toward your goals. Believe in youself, have confidence, educate yourself, be a lifetime learner, work hard, be on time, show up early, stay late, form daily habits that lead to succes.
Thank you Rick !
I'm 41yo looking to finally doing a bachelors degree in music .
Cheers :)
You can do it! Best of luck!
paddy cautela .. hope to do it myself.. exactly my age and my aspiration.. all the best .. take care.. couldn't start music all my life.. just started seriously 6 months back
do it
Joe Gerac
paddy cautela right on, brother! May God bless you in this endeavor!!
The amount of similar stories is astounding. I've heard this in one version or another many times before, but this story told a whole new level of "fake it til you make it", haha! Great story - thanks for sharing, Rick.
"It was unbearable but it did not deter me." Gave me chills for a month, I found this at a great time, thank you man.
Rick brought me here from his video of this week where he talks about how failure is sometimes the best teacher. 3/22/21
Me, too! Great story and a great lesson.
Hi, Mr Beato: I am 65, a beginner guitar player who knows a little - not a lot - and I play by ear. I know a couple of runs and a couple of scales - but I couldn't tell ya if they are major or minor/pentatonic or blues scales - I dunno. But I listen to jazz records and play along doing leads as I am listening and to my ear, they work. And I am having fun. I am in a band, they know what they're doing, and they like what I do - even though I don't play leads "by the book". I am listening to your story about learning off records - man! You are inspiring... your stories are told so well - such poignancy... honesty. You - and your son!- I am just overwhelmed by your life and your good fortune... you are truly blessed. Thanks...
I have no possible explanation.But when i see and hear Mr. Rick Beato, it feels like he is the Musician Godfather I never had. So, thank you Unc Beato. You are awesome.
You’re welcome!
Professor Beato
Nice story Rick, Never give up on your dreams. My story is I took Music theory in High School. The teacher was a bleep. She flunked me because I couldn't tell the difference between a half note and a quarter note when she played it on the piano. . To this day I couldn't tell you notes played on a piano , I can semi read sheet music. Mostly I listen to a song and can figure out the chord progressions after a few tries . I don't feel so bad after I read that Billy Joel and others play by ear.. Also when I was starting to learn to play guitar a friend who had a few years of playing told me , I couldn't play . Right then and there I decided to learn and I got better. I know I will never be a world class guitarist but I enjoy picking up a guitar and just jam . So yes for those who are discouraged about playing music or what ever fuels your life. Don't give up. Follow your passion Peace and love
Any viewers of Rick's really owe it to themselves to watch this. Such a great story.
Amazing story.
Man we seem to be watching the same videos. Saw you on Adam Neely's video commenting too lol. Anyways, keep up the good work! I am a guitar player and currently arranging a VGM mashup for a 19 piece ensemble. Hope to work with you one day!
thats crazy :D Me too with both videos
Love your music insaneintherain
Shame he's not being honest. He did a 2nd one of these videos and in the other one he says it was his father who drove him to the audition and in this telling it was his friends. These are mutually exclusive stories. One of them is a lie.
Hi Rick. I've just commented on your recent Fortunes of Failure video - which is what led me to this. Again, I can relate. I was clearly a bright and imaginative child, and learned to read, write and tell the time before I started 1st Grade. But I failed abysmally at school. I couldn't grasp so much of what was being crammed into us. I was bullied, labeled a dunce and a failure, and finally left at age 15 with no qualifications. I went to work as a farm labourer, which was practically the only job I could get. I accepted that I must be 'thick'... and yet there was something inside me that told me there was far more to it - and that I'd been failed rather than the other way around. Fast-forward to 23: I take an IQ test and am admitted to Mensa, with an IQ of 158. Ten years later, I graduate from university with an Honours degree in English and American Literature. I've gone on to become a published writer... and also (at the late age of 56) to discover that I have Asperger's Syndrome. This latter accounts for many of the problems I've encountered in life, right from first starting school: social interaction, social communication, methods of learning, depression and anxiety, etc. But I've come through. I gone ahead in spite of the obstacles. I've proven all those teachers, critics and nay-sayers wrong. Good message, my friend. Don't give up. Follow your own head, and follow your own path. Success and fortune are relative concepts, and take many shapes. Only by pressing ahead with life, and rising above the failures, can we truly discover what this whole thing is all about... and why we, as individuals, are here.
great story Rick thank you so much. so much great information in your book. I'm 73 years old and still learning every day. I first started to study guitar in 1957 I got out of the navy in 1966 and have pursued guitar since. you are awesome thanks for being there.
Thanks for sharing, Rick. I posted a similar moral on my blog yesterday. Never give up on things you want. Respect, Rick!
Hey Rick...you a great story teller! That is a gift in itself.
Anwyll Music agreed
your humility and willingness to share gives much strength to so many other people! :) thank you!!
+Peter Land Thank you Peter!
@@RickBeato Wow, the audio is so much better now. I only started following about a year and a half ago. I absolutely love your channel and can't get enough. I've been playing drums since 1999, and guitar since around 2005.
I'm from Cincinnati, OH but I actually lived in Atlanta for 7 years. I was in 3 active band at one point while living in ATL. All 3 bands were different styles as well which really helped with keeping my chops up. One band was indie-psychedelic rock, one was hip-hop with live instruments, and the third was pop-rock with a slight country-ish flare and a female vocalist Sydney Eloise and her equally amazing and talented boyfriend and producer/ studio owner Damon Moon.
Damon produced and tracked the other two bands I was in and it was a pleasure playing with Damon and Sydney. I truly believe her album is good enough to have made it onto the charts to this day. It was my first time playing drum parts that were wrote by someone else and it was a big eye opener and helped me greatly.
Anyways----
I REALLY wish I would have known of you when I lived down there. I would have loved to have had the opportunity to have met you and/or especially had the chance to record at your studio. Do you still use your studio to record projects? I've been sitting on a pile of solo songs that I've had from 2006-2020 and I've actually narrowed them all down to a 6 song EP titled "Knock, Nock, Nocturnal" but I've kinky demoed the songs on garage band on my phone and have always wanted to record them properly in a real studio setting. Keep up the great work Rick, I hope you know you bring a lot of knowledge and more importantly possibly, JOY to many peoples lives. Thanks for all the work that goes into to these videos.
Sincerely,
Dale Kay
P.S.- Also running track helped in your trajectory of your path as well. Wild how life works.
thank you sir. can't quit again after listening to this
Great story. Someone told me once,
"If you want to make a living making art for yourself, give it ten years. It takes a long time to build up your voice/sound/perspective and hone it into something worth paying for."
"Anything can happen if you work hard enough" I love you, Rick! What a great story! Thank you for sharing!
I was listening to your story about your personal history and love how inspirational it is. How you persevered despite being rejected and how you were even accepted as a peer to play beside your music teacher, Steve is just awesome. Then when you mentioned playing at a bar in Elmira, New York, I couldn’t help but wonder if it might have been the same little bar at which a band I drummed for back in ‘84 had also played. Can’t remember the name, but will never forget that we drove all the way up from Harrisburg, PA and there was a big snowstorm that night and we wound up playing for just two girls who had braved the storm to come out and they just sat there and just quietly stared at us the whole night.When we finished playing our sets the girls approached us while we were striking our gear and said, “ You guys are the best bend we have ever seen.” To which I responded, “ Thanks, but we couldn’t really tell if you liked us or not. You didn’t clap or anything.” Anyway, that’s my Elmira, NY story. Gotta love Rock n Roll. Doesn’t matter if you play for two people or thousands. Play it like you mean it and people will love it!
Wow, this hits me in the gut! So many parallels to my own early story. As a fellow Rochesterian, I was very familiar with Fredonia and Ithaca, those were schools I also considered. I too relied on talented friends to help me learn to teach myself guitar out in Webster. I learned mainly by ear, but was interested in reading, but never really found a teacher who I could relate to. I knew I had talent, but had no idea how to make use of it besides writing songs and improvising. Meanwhile I listened nonstop to Miles, Weather Report, Genesis and Zeppelin. A couple years later, I struggled with learning and *understanding* the repertoire for college auditions. Part of it was that I didn’t see a reason to study a single instrument (guitar) to the exclusion of everything else related to music - e.g. composing, recording, arranging, soundtrack work, etc. At that time, (and in my little bubble in Webster) finding a path in music seemed abstract - literally nobody knew any more than I did. I look back now and wonder why it was so hard to get good information? Anyway, once I realized that I wouldn’t be able to compete with students who had been basically groomed for the process their entire life, I gave up on studying music at that time and gravitated toward media and film studies, which allowed me to stay involved in music on many levels. But part of me was still unfulfilled. So as a sophomore at SUNY Buffalo, I remember seeing my guidance counselor about it, and remember him telling me to give up trying to study music because the acceptance process was too rigorous and it was too late. The coda is this: a month before graduation, I ventured to the music school one day (to see John Cage - I was lucky enough to meet him and spend time talking with him in an anechoic chamber there, which is quite pithy if you know Cage’s work). Anyway, afterward I stumbled into a rehearsal studio and spoke with a professor there about my media studies and what was next for me. When I told him about my experience trying get a chance to study music at UB, he told me that my guidance counselor should have known that there is a COMPOSITION major at UB which would have been a perfect fit for me and had no audition required. I’m not blaming him, because I should have been more curious, but I’ll never forget how I felt at that moment. Such a dunce! Eventually I was able to parlay my media studies to get work in the music recording field and worked in Rochester at PCI and as a freelance engineer and assistant for film and video production, which allowed me to work on interesting recordings with top musicians. Bottom line is: listen to Rick and don’t just give up. Ask questions and question authority.
Favourite CZcamsr ever. Absolute legend
I'm Brazilian and I am SO proud you mentioned Villa Lobos, Rick ❤
Thanks for sharing this ... I re,-started playing guitar after 25 years of working at sea. Now became a member of old sea wolfs jazz band.I feel like young again.That's the power of Music
Congrats man!
El nombre de tu banda mola un montón! y si todos habeis trabajado en el mar es buenisimo
What a phenomenal story. Thank you so much.
Beato is the Bach of youtube.
A master and a great teacher. Thanks for everything man.
This should be a movie like whiplash
But much better!
This should be a movie INSTEAD OF Whiplash.
And it should be named "Flick Beato"
Would be much better
Thank you Rick. It took me three tries to get accepted by the US Navy for a commision as an Officer. Never give up on your dreams!
Rick, you are a wonderful ,gracious , kind , loving, (and an incredible musician) human being. You are the most inspiring and encouraging person, I have observed. You dont know me, but I feel like we are best
friends. You are a privaledge to encounter.
Mike.
+Mike Parsons thank you so much Mike!
Rick I’m a drummer why I watch you not sure just like your videos and stories, I’m 64 just started a CZcams channel doing drum covers, not giving up can’t do it, you remind me of what I could of been if I would of been more serious in life. Now I’m playing with other musicians enjoying doing my drum covers and watching your videos you inspire me Sir thanks for being with us. TSam
This the best motivational and touching Rick Beato video! And the heartbreaking blockages in our path just makes us tougher because of our calling to touch people's lives through the power of Music and Salute to Rick for keeping the fire burning! Nothing can ever Stop our creativity and this story is a testimony!
You bring so much joy to my life. I’ve been making art for 35 years and it’s not a lifestyle for the faint of heart. I can tell you’ve been through the ups and downs so your videos mean that much more. God bless you and your family! 💀🔥
Rick, Tom Killian here. You probably don't remember but you told me that story in Steve's office. I was a senior when you got the gig. Thanks for sharing. ..because it's true never give up!
I could have used this talk back in 79'. Post-internet musicians don't know how lucky they are. So much information, and mentoring to be had on CZcams. I haven't listened to all of your videos, but perhaps a word on cover bands.
I think a lot people, no matter their talents in life, can relate to your story. Thanks!
Great story Rick, and the bottom line is ever valid. Regarding myself - 30% talent plus 70% hard work has gotten me pretty far , and still now age 56, i practice al the time and learn new instruments as well
90 percent sweat 10 percent talent! There is no substitute for persistence!
@@brettvogelmusic Yes, there is. It's called luck and money. And unless you have a lots of both...
I do not believe a single word of it. He claims he "forgot" the most pivotal moment of his life? He was so embarrassed he "almost" quit entirely, yet doesn't remember it until someone reminds him?
@@downtownbillyandthenewjivefive Luck, money, and other advantages like background are not insignificant- they can make crucial differences- but in terms of longer-term development of skills and excellence, and in terms of deeper well-being, hard work, persistence, and perspective are required- although- although- a big chunk of one's relative happiness also seems to be linked to the temperament with which one is born. But beyond that, fulfilling one's 'range' depends upon oneself.
@@lotusholder I used to believe that. But it's not true. I used to believe that there was no obstacle that could not be overcome. That, also, is not true. I've been doing this a long time, kid. The spoils almost always go to someone with privilege. They fear people like me. Because once we show them the truth, they see what a load of horse manure they've had shoveled into their ears. I provide my other post below as evidence of this. I make great music. No one cares because I'm not famous. Also, you have to actually LISTEN. Lots of people say they like you, but when push comes to shove, you're all alone. We are actually in a time of extremely limited music. Why? Because the audience is preoccupied with their phones. So only loud, obnoxious noise gets through.
"Anything can happen if you work hard enough". ... and when you work hard enough, everything can happen. I have enjoyed listening to you late into my African dusk. You have made a difference by adding something of great value to my perspective. Thank you, Sir. and Kind regards. Keith.
Great Story.. It's in your blood and once it is, you can't deny it.. ❤
As an experienced musician of over 30 years on multiple instruments, I so very much enjoy your videos. There is little you can teach me, but there is some you can, which I appreciate. Just wanted to say "Thank You" for doing what you're doing!
"Anything can happen if you work hard enough" - He failed the audition and 7 years later was a professor at the same school.
After being a D- student and barely graduating high school! What a turn around.
Thank you so much for sharing that. In spite of the fact that I'm 66 my story is just beginning. After a successful High School musical experience I tried out for the College Glee Club at Purdue and was rejected. Unlike you I quit. Seven years ago I got back into music when I fell in love with a girl who loved to hear me sing and play guitar when she came to visit me on the weekends. I practice all week so I could play for her. That got me back into music. Last year a man that manages a "School of Rock" type of business called me to ask if I would sing for one of his bands. I've always been insecure about my ability, but that call changed my life. Since then I've put together a band and am taking piano, voice and bass lessons. Watching your videos has been inspiring. Thank you.
Rick, not sure if you remember but I was one of your first students back in 87 at Ithaca . I remember many nights watching you play at places like the Nines or in the student Center and your relentlessness to make sure all of us who studied with you worked hard to achieve our goals. The passion that you instilled in me helped me in getting a degree in Jazz Guitar( I transferred out to DePaul) but your work ethic actually stuck with me and has helped me become successful in education as an administrator ( my career for the last 20 + years). It's great to see your passion has not changed - keep it up!
As a music journalist who lives with music and tries to learn and discover as much as possible about music, i'm really interested in your your stories. Please keep on spending time for us. Please keep on telling us your eyes opening, mind expanding stories on music. Thanks for sharing Rick.
Thank you so much for you story it is inspiring. Beethoven had few real lesson...and I believe he is an auto didactic. Yet his genius went a long way over. The same with Gershwin. I try my best but not enough...I play well butmy compositions are limited...help me out if you can.
Great, great story.
Reminds me of my senior year, I was in the band room playing the opening runs of Chopin's Etude Op. 10, No. 12 when the choir teacher overheard and came in to tell me "You'll never get through the whole thing'. The end of the year, I walked into his choir room, sat down and played that beast beginning to end.
(by the end, my band teacher was in the doorway grinning ear to ear)
I always thought the discouraging teacher was a bit of an exaggerated cliche but it's crazy how common it seems to be, I think there could be a variety of reasons both for why people like that end up being teachers and the other way around.
M. - Those kind of teachers are pathetic. I had an English teacher in junior year of high school and he said to the rest of the class that I will never make it out of high school. I was constantly depressed when I was asking my class so it was scummy of him to try too hard to please others by bringing down a struggling student.
I've been playing music since 1997 and never had any real success. I'm 34 now and just feel like music is my escape. I will always play and love music as long as I can. A passion for life out weighs any money in my mind. I couldn't imagine a record label on my case for a second album. I write songs when I want, for me. I'm not really bothered if people like my stuff because I've been doing it so long just for me. Music really is the greatest thing in my eyes.
Everybody has a story... like Rick, I hope people can reflect and take the good, as well as the bad, and do something with it.
Rick!! What an amazing story! It reminds me so much of my own story!! I failed to get to the Conservatory of Music from were I'm from TWICE!! But, I made it happen on the third try!! It was so frustrating and depressing but I faugh through it!! Thanks for the story! I really appreciate it!! 🎸🎶
me too, i was rejected 3 times at the conservatory,
it's the last time that counts though ;)))
That story almost made my stomach hurt while you were trying out the first time. It is such an emotional and and scary thing to fly away from home the first time. I did not have an easy go of it either, finding my way in life. Thank goodness we only have to go through that one time. The whole time I was wishing someone had give you more guidance, but at the same time, too much guidance makes people weaklings, so perhaps it is best for it to be hard at first. I am glad everything worked out for you in the end! I am really enjoying your channel, btw.
This video connected with me more than any other instructional videos I've been watching from you for over a year probably now. I went through similar struggles as a saxophone perf major through elementary high school in Atlanta and college at Troy State AL and UGA, first chair in high school and failed most my other classes except music but I was still an outsider and preferred to shoot from the hip on intuition and improvisation through my ear instead of the book but always tried to study. So many heartbreaks with family expectations to go into proper business but always and still wanting to follow my own path on guitar. I played in the 1:00 jazz bands on both instruments but didn't have the proper training. Still trying to make up for it today. High school track coach wanted me to do hurdles but I turned him down. I've taught hundreds of kids how to play guitar but I'm still so behind. Went to GIT in Atlanta in 86 with Jimmy Herring teaching and it's still a burning desire to improve and find peace with it. It's an inspiration for me to see how your intestinal fortitude got you to where you are today. Thanks, Jamie, Cartersville GA
Very inspiring story Rick! I'll keep it in my mind. Thank you
i love that you had come full circle and taught there you are such an inspiration to me as well as other people i also love jazz and have been wanting to learn how to play it for a long time now but can’t find a teacher in my area that teaches that thank you for the wonderful story God bless you and your family always
I’ve been waiting for a channel like this for years! Rick please keep it up. Love your material!
Thank you for being here for us!
Amen & hallelujah! Rick, I've been impressed by the stories of so many true giants in any field: they are so focused, they see nothing but their heart's desire.
I've waited my whole adult life to learn the harp. A few yrs ago, I told a dear friend I'd always wanted to learn. I'd suppressed that desire so deeply, my husband didn't even know! We've been married 42 years!
He told me if I was really serious, serious enough to sell my floor loom, he'd buy the harp. To make a long story shorter, I've pd for the harp & am just waiting for it to be shipped. Knowing that, at almost 63, I would most likely get one harp, so I'd better get what I wanted, right out of the gate. I bought a double strung harp from a small harp shop back East. I have set specific goals & plan to give free concerts to the elderly at the nursing home which cared for my mother... & for the homeless.
You're an inspiration, Rick.
Thanks so much Jenn!
Your channel put me on a whole different stratosphere of thinking when it comes to music. I appreciate your guidance & knowledge you've giving with your videos..
Thank you so much Rick. I am 15 years old and my biggest dream is to become a music-composer. I learn almost everything from your videos. So again, thank you for sharing this great story
I wish you the best of luck :) If you would like any film scores to study from, I'd love to send you some :)
Thank you so much! I would really appreciate that:)
If you focus 100% on this goal from 15 years of age and on, the sky is the limit!
There’s a great book to learn the basics workings of music: “Tonal Harmony” by Stefan Kostka.
It’s the best intro to understanding music I’ve ever seen. You can just grab it and read it, it’s not hard to understand.
Feel free to email me! ClawsonMusic@gmail.com
Thank you. I will:)
The energy I got from this story is gonna help me all week. You're a musical Buster Douglas, the guy who wasn't supposed to qualify, then you metaphoricallly got the knockout.
Thank you, Rick. Thank you for this!
I started my jazz journey in undergrad, not as a major but as a spectator (if you will) taking jazz courses for jazz majors. I originally started out in school as an education major, then transferred out of that program after taking a medical leave from school.
I played piano by ear since I was 5 years old, took classical lessons from 17-25 years old and picked up with piano in my second year of undergrad (I was an older undergrad student, having graduated at 30 years old), when I learned jazz theory. I attempted to play in an informal ensemble and got completely lost to the point that when it came to our final performance, I mustered enough courage to play the shakers! I took piano lessons with the great bassist Mike Richmond, for 2 semesters and he was always a supportive and patient teacher. I learned a lot from him but still didn't really "get" jazz. I found myself in several senior jazz classes, none of which I was truly fit to be in. In fact, I was kindly encouraged by my jazz improv teacher to drop the class. I was terribly embarrassed and hurt by having to drop the class. I sobbed like a baby as I walked through the campus that day. I was also in a very difficult jazz composition class, one I barely made it through and spent many nights agonizing over. My professor, Dave Pietro, was patient with me as well and really took a lot of time out to help to get through the class as best as I could but it was still quite embarrassing when the final exam came and I botched the theory in my composition so much that he said "sorry, we can't play this". I again, sobbed like a baby that day. However, he did say I have a natural talent for melody and a good ear, and that was encouraging.
Now, after graduating, I find myself in a position of a K-5 music teacher, super nervous and rather afraid of how I will pass music down to them. I've grown musically and work with a great jazz pianist, Marc Hannaford, but I'm trembling inside. I can play things like Fantasy Impromptu, but making it through Autumn Leaves is a challenge. I have technical ability but improv and jazz does not seem to come easily to me. This is what brought me to your videos early 1am this morning. I watched video after video, even letting it go on auto play as I slept. I want to be a great teacher for sure, but an even better student. I sure do pray that one day I'll be as confident, capable and masterful as you. Until then, I'll keep diggin my claws into this whole music thing.
God bless you, my dear brother in Jazz!
-88Kies
Wow, what an inspiring story, Rick! It really shows that you can achieve your dreams if you are dedicated and work hard. Thank you for all the work you put in your videos and all the knowledge that you share with us :)
What an inspiring story Rick. Thank you for sharing your story. Life has strange twists and turns. Funny how the universe works because your story came across to me today when I needed to hear it. My 20-ish yr. daughter is having some difficulties, one being school. I'm going to share your story with her later today. I feel it may give her some honest insight on dealing with her troubles at the moment in a positive way. Thanks.
this little hidden story is so powerful and inspiring and yet the biggest WOW moment I had was when I discovered you were majoring in classical bass, I knew it you are a bassist at the core hahahahaha
What a story, Rick! I’ve been playing guitar for more than 50 years now. Through all the ups and downs, the twists and turns of life it’s been the one constant for me and the best friend I ever had. I’m a pretty decent guitar player but still nowhere near where I want to be! So I work at it every doggone day and love it as much as the first time I ever picked it up!
This guy is a genius, I feel so lucky to be following these videos, and from so far away (Brazil)
He is not a genius.
@@mattgilbert7347 No he's a sincere guy with a lot of heart and talent, and you're a shitty troll!
hey man I just seen a video of you and your son on a science show it was about how your son has the PERFECT pitch that's amazing how you can mold a child into anything! your the man! I'm studying music thoery amd it's really confusing to me and I'm 41 lol should of started younger lol
John Ostiguy never too late...
Coming here from the future to look at the full story from the past. I just have to say, starting guitar at 30 for the reasons I did, and then listening to your story, gives me hope and definitely shows what you can do / accomplish if you persist. Thanks Rick!
There's a saying, someone's "Got it all Together". What it means is that what you're thinking, and what you're doing, and what you're saying, all three things, are aligned towards your goal.
Great story Rick!
+Derryl Gabel Thanks Derryl!
Rick, persuade Derryl Gabel to record a new album please :)
How can anyone give this a thumbs down! What an incredible story and it cements the fact that you should never give up.
This is an amazing channel Rick and that was an amazing story. Thank you for sharing
As someone who has repeatedly failed in most things and quit so many times, this video is INVALUABLE. Thanks so much Rick!
You're the man Rick. Very inspirational.
Hey Rick, thanks for sharing your story. I would like to share mine, the beginning is a bit similar but I wanted to ask you since you have lots of experience.
When I was 15 I picked up a guitar and as soon as I bought it, I played for 5 hours a day right from the start being self taught. I used tabs and learned my favourite songs. One year later I started singing and one year after that I also started playing piano because I had decided to start studying music. I had no ear training and I couldn't read notes. So taught myself that. Everyday, hours and hours. in october 2016 I had an exam to start studying at the music university but I failed the entry test. I'll try again next year and meanwhile I do 3 hours of ear training a day, 3 hours of piano a day and a couple of hours of studying other stuff I need. Yet sometimes I get discouraged, I ask myself "Why didn't I start earlier?" and so forth. It's like I forget the real purpose of all of this (which is simply the joy of music and composing it) and instead think that it's for the exam. How do I stay motivated? As soon as I do a little mistake I fear I won't pass the exam again.
Thanks for all your videos Rick! I love them :D
Not Rick, but are there any music theory teachers offering group lessons near your area? Usually somebody with references from instrument teachers who prep students for exams is a good bet. You can ask about prep for the entrance exam as part of the lessons since it is a fairly common goal. Also, if you are practicing that many hours, it is inevitable that you become really proficient at playing and hearing music. Many pros don't put in that many hours daily, although many do as well. Don't be discouraged. Other commenters on this video have passed after multiple attempts.
Can you give us an update? How are you going now?
"...And that's the rest of the story! Paul Harvey, good day!"
I don’t really ever comment on videos on CZcams, but I recently failed a big exam I’ve been studying for over the past 4 months. It’s really great how the universe seems to drop real good shtuff in front of you when you need it most. Thanks Rick
I had to hear the whole of the story you told about failure. thanks for the encouragement. Blessings !
I have serious trouble focusing, so I've come to terms with the fact that I'll never be good enough to be anything more than a church trio bassist
Tony L. This is the biggest thing I deal with in my life as well. I can't fathom doing anything for a couple of hours, let alone ten.
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That's alright. I'm the same, so I just play for fun. For the vast majority of people, to be able to play in a band is a luxury.
"Always pray and never give up."
(Words of Jesus Christ) 👍😊
Hi Rick, so glad I saw this video! I had a music assessment on Drums at University yesterday, and it didn't feel at all as though it was going to plan, and no where near the level of standard in my rehearsal at home. It almost felt like a slow motion car crash emotionally, which I guess we can all relate to from time to time. So much so when I came home, I avoided playing the drums since.
Just a few minutes ago, I watched your video feeling quite down, and it lifted me more than you can imagine. Then I remembered what my Dad said to me before he passed away in August, keep going, the timing is right for you all these years later, to live your dream and pursue your real career goal finally. Mom and I are behind you 100% he told me, and would support me every step of the way.
Even after yesterday, I'm not giving in! I've waited 39 years for this opportunity to pursue a Degree course in the field I love, so there is no way I'm giving up now, this is literally my last chance. So I just wanted to say, how time timely Praise The Lord, that I should your video about your experience. It's given me great hope, and challenged me not to give up the fight to achieve what I wanted to embark upon 39 years ago!
Thank you so much Rick!
God bless,
Mark.
You went from 5 people knowing, to 225k people knowing! Fantastic storytelling 👍
Could you be more italian?
+Dexi Antoniu i'm 100% so I guess no :)
i was thinking the same thing!! rofl - !! ... and i love love love italy!!
Who knew you could have been a world famous athlete. You wasted your life. ;)
diet shazta Of course he made the right choice. Judging by how he looks, he keeps active.
He was joking :)
classicalhero7 lel :p
Well over 76,000 people know this story now... So inspiring! Thankyou Rick!
You have a ton of grit and determination! That's great! My story of music isn't nearly as dramatic as yours, but I started playing classical piano when I was 5 and cello when I was 8. I played in orchestras through high school and did pretty well, but that was the end of my classical music experience. I taught myself rock/blues guitar starting when I was 15, but a few experiences of severe stage fright (my fingers would shake so badly that I couldn't play) convinced me that I would never be able to play guitar in front of people, much less with a band. This lasted until last year--when I was 32 years old. I saw a post on NextDoor about an open acoustic jam band and decided to just go. I took my acoustic guitar and joined their open jam session. A couple of sessions in, two of the guys from there invited me to start a rock band with them. Now, a year later, I've played several gigs with the acoustic band and have recorded about 20 covers and a few originals with the rock band (just on SoundCloud). They've told me repeatedly what a great guitarist I am. I always *knew* was a great guitarist--I taught myself Jessica by the Allman Brothers when I had only been playing guitar for 2 years--but I never had the confidence to go for it. I'm glad I did and I wish I had done it earlier!
That's a God story if I have ever heard one. He uses the lowest points in our lives to do awesome things in our lives. When we are weak,He is strong! Now see how He is using you to teach all of us. Thanks Rick,I'm 48 and have been yearning to make a living making music my whole life and it's stories like that that inspires me to keep on going.
Dean Goritz why do you think God is a he?
Absolutely inspiring. Thank you for sharing Rick.
What a great story! Too bad I never heard a story like this when I was younger; I'm 63 now and I never was encouraged music wise even though I have a great ear for music...my parents wanted me to learn the accordion in the 60's and it just didn't motivate me and I gave up..I learned the guitar with friends in the 70's and although I never played as good as I wanted to be I'm retired now and am going to start taking lessons to get better so thank you for this inspiring video!
Thank you so much, i just to see this video and i think it was made for me lol. I mean, i really needed hear a story like yours in this moment of my life. You are amazing, keep doing your art.
i tried guitar college classes,, but i thought it would make me in to a teacher,, so i quit and went in to little bands that would not last long and brake up over and over. there where no rock music books when i tried to learn. now there is everything.
Rick , you are the rare combo of someone who is popular & a real guy. Usually its one or the other. Thanks for spreading your knowledge and love of music.
You are everything I ever wanted to be. I only wish I had discovered your channel before quitting music... but I feel blessed you're out there, anyway. Your videos, tutorials and stories make my days better and musical, everyday.
This channel and now also your course is honestly the best thing to happen in my life in the last 10 years regarding self esteem, creativity and just general purpose in life.
I cannot thank you enough. x
I have spent most of this fathers day morning 2018, drinking coffee and watching you videos. My serious love for music began with the guitar solo in I saw her standing there,1964 or5. I am now 62 years old, and I still love my music. Sure could have used this information 30 years ago LOL. I enjoy your videos, Keep 'em coming. thanks .
I've seen many of your videos and somehow never saw this until today. Very cool and inspirational story. Thanks so much for sharing.
Great story. Thank you for sharing. I will think of your story whenever I start to doubt myself. And I'm positive it will keep me going until I reach my goal.
"Anything can happen if you work hard enough". Amen
THIS IS AN OLD VIDEO FOR AN OLD GUY LIKE ME. THANKS FOR MAKING THESE. I'M 60 AND NEED THESE WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AS A NEW GUITARIST STUDENT AND PIANIST.
Fell asleep at the computer, woke up to you telling this story, never seen one of your videos before. But this is a brilliant story!
Rick your story is awe inspiring its amazing how supportive your family and your sibilings are and were at the time, with the exception of my mom my family was not supportive of my music at all and didnt care because my sisters a jehova witness whos in her own world, most peoplw would have caved but your very brave and an exteremly talented person and guitar player your the reason i wont give up, im percussionist who started playing guitar in 2015
Thank you for being so honest... a rarity today. I absolutely love the way you present music and life... much, much appreciated!