Guitar Lesson with Tommy Emmanuel

In this special episode of Playback Sessions, the legendary Tommy Emmanuel joins Spencer at Carter Vintage Guitars for an honest, joyful deep dive into creativity, tone, and musical freedom. Tommy shares the mindset, stories, and hard-earned wisdom behind his unmistakable sound from touch and dynamics to rhythm, emotion, and playing without fear. Packed with heart, humor, and inspiration, this episode is a masterclass in serving the music first for any guitarist who wants to express with authenticity, not just technique.

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00:00 – Introduction & Tommy’s background
02:15 – The transition from sideman to solo artist
05:30 – What “voice” means on guitar
09:40 – Tone secrets: gear, dynamics & touch
14:05 – Fingerstyle technique vs “just playing”
18:50 – Embracing spontaneity in live performance
23:20 – The role of rhythm, melody & harmony in solo guitar
28:10 – Practice mindset: freedom over rigid routine
32:45 – Advice for rising guitarists: listen first, play later
35:00 – Closing jam & key takeaways

📍 Filmed live at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee.
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🎥 Filmed at Carter Vintage Guitars
Host: Spencer Handley
Guest: Tommy Emmanuel
Editor: Carl Reeverts
Executive Producers: Spencer Handley
Camera/Sound: Mitch Goudy

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