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Solo Composition Tricks, Improvisation, & Session Gigs (Tool Guestsolo) (Patreon)

Published:
2022-05-26 14:00:07
Edited:
2026-06-11 19:03:01
Imported:
2026-06

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My friends, before it's time for the next play-along workout in the upcoming week, I want to share a more practical lesson with you :)

In case you missed it, I got to join Tool on stage for a performance this week - so naturally, there were a lot of questions and messages in my inbox about this, so I wanted to make this in-depth video about solo composition, improvisation, and session gigs in general!

I hope this helps both your guitar solos, improvised takes, and also your overall career in case you'd like to audition for a band or guest performance in the future!

By the way, this is the article that Guitar World Magazine wrote about the solo: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/tool-bernth-opiateAnd this is the video I will post on YouTube (some behind the scenes footage):https://youtu.be/ub6Ipn-Rw4g

Thanks so much for all the messages, can't wait to share the next play-along workout with you - hope you all have an amazing weekend :)

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Solo Composition Tricks, Improvisation, & Session Gigs (Tool Guestsolo)

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Comments

Rob Lee

This is AWESOME and congratulations Bernth. Saw Tool live in January and they are an amazing show.

Lukezo

Again Bernth well done!! Rocking the shit outta it!!

Edwin van Slingerlandt

That's simply amazing! And really cool to have your thoughts, tips, insights and advise on these topics! That's pretty rare, only a handful of artists talk about how to be a good session player/how to climb the ladder/etc (Pete Thorn comes to mind but I have to think long for a second name). So cheers!

Osber Bermúdez

Congratulations for the invitation, You rock mate! Also great video :D

Paul in Atlanta

Love it! TOOL is one of my all-time favorite bands, and they are so good live. Thanks for sharing!!

Peter Flynn

I just saw on Google news that you did this. Congrats! That’s gotta feel amazing

NateTheGreat

Congrats Bernth! And I absolutely love Tool's stance on phones at a concert. Enjoy the music folks!

Brandon Roth

I am SO impressed with your humility and ability to stay humble. I have been obsessed with TOOL for quite a while. To the point, my family thinks there is something wrong with me..Ha ha. Way to Bernth. You already had my respect, but this is totally next level.

Jimmy old school

Bernth that's awesome you played with tool that's one of my favorite bands and you jammed with them live how cool thanks for sharing this with me hope more opportunities like this come your way you deserve it you a great guitar player and teacher, James

Erwin Weyers

This is so cool, just seen the footage. It feels like I know you personally and I'm so happy for you. I just figured out that shredding is too difficult for me :-(

Steve Shaw

Great video Bernth, showing what it takes to get out on stage, great job.

Eric Bailey

Congrats Bernth! You're an amazing person and player, there's no one more deserving than you to be out there showing Tool and the world how it's done 👏🏻💪🏻 On a different note, I am looking forward to the aged Bernth signature series Ibanez years from now. 🤟🏻

max cocco

Hi man, once u played a Les Paul u never come back ::)

Martti

Well deserved! You are so humble and talented. Just to inform you that there is a hoax on your YT video post concerning this about you giving out prizes.

Menker

Very interesting and inspiring Bernth! Thanks for sharing! Creating an atmosphere for a solo + all the technique is what makes your composition magical and it is also what I personally feel really interested in learning more about! Congratulations for this great moment!

bernth

Thanks so much for letting me know! These scam accounts never give up... I'm trying to get it removed as quickly as possible :) Thanks again, have an awesome day!

Marco

Dude you have to let us know beforehand :D I live in Prague, if I knew that you are coming I would definitely come to see you play.

Evan

Has Tool ever done that before? You are a legend mate.. You're playing on another level.

Hanie Laabab

You deserve all the best. Your talent is so Amazing + very humble guy. I never regretted subscribing to your patreon!! Keep the good work

okcowboy

One reason I recently became a patron is I really appreciate your comfort with you abilities, obviously anyone who tool will chose to come on stage and shred is at the very least respectable, but bringing the solo here and contextualizing with really good advice such as not playing above or below your ability which most people wouldn’t ever answer honestly (instead they would swear it was so painfully easy for them, way below 50% obviously!). Anyway this characteristic shows through in a lot of your lessons and it makes me more inclined to believe things you say and value your opinion when you offer it. It’s a subtle point but I would imagine plays a part in your success building trust from your viewers.