Rick Beato

The Most Difficult Song Breakdown I've Ever Done

11K views · today · 20:08

In this episode I break down "Aja", one of Steely Dan's most complex compositions. My Beato Club supporters Justin Scott Terence Mark Jason Murray Lucienne Kilpatrick Alexander Young Jason Wagner Todd Ladner Rob Kline Nicholas Long Tim Benson Leonardo Martins da Costa Rodrigues Eddie Perez David Solomon MICHAEL JOYCE Stephen Stubbs colin stead Jonathan Wentworth-Linton Patrick Payne MATTHEW KARIS Matthew Barouch Shaun Samuels Danny Kurywchak Gregory Reedy Sean Coleman…

Shinedown (The Band I Went Platinum With) Finally Sets The Record Straight

284K views · 2d ago · 1:07:04

In this interview, Brent Smith and Eric Bass from the band Shinedown return to my studio after 20 years. We discuss our history of creating music together, how Shinedown has stayed relevant through the collapse of the music industry, and how their process for crafting songs has changed since the band began in 2001.

What Makes This Song Great? "Easy Lover" Philip Bailey & Phil Collins

686K views · 3d ago · 13:06

In this episode I break down the 1984 hit song "Easy Lover" by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins. Get My Musicianship Bundle For Just $59: The Beato Book Interactive + my rebuilt Ear Training Method, plus Music Theory for Songwriters →

🎵 Mentioned music: Easy Lover

Australia Trip Recap and What Else Is New

188K views · 6d ago · 34:54

In today's livestream I talk about my recent trip to Australia and New Zealand and some news about the channel. Get My Musicianship Bundle For Just $59: The Beato Book Interactive + my rebuilt Ear Training Method, plus Music Theory for Songwriters →

How Did I Miss This? My Take On Gracie Abrams

752K views · 8d ago · 6:23

In this episode I react to a pair of live performances by Gracie Abrams and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. My Beato Club supporters Justin Scott Terence Mark Jason Murray Lucienne Kilpatrick Alexander Young Jason Wagner Todd Ladner Rob Kline Nicholas Long Tim Benson Leonardo Martins da Costa Rodrigues Eddie Perez David Solomon MICHAEL JOYCE Stephen Stubbs colin stead Jonathan Wentworth-Linton Patrick Payne MATTHEW KARIS Matthew Barouch Shaun Samuels Danny Kurywchak…

This Didn't Quite Go As I Planned...

535K views · 10d ago · 8:20

In this episode I traveled to Dyersville, Iowa to play baseball at The Field of Dreams. I've been a huge fan of the film and James Horner's incredible score since it was released in 1989. My original James Horner video If you want to learn more about the music theory concepts involved

▶️ Mentioned videos: original James Horner video

Checking In From Australia!

291K views · 15d ago · 34:01

This is an update video for my tour in Australia, I'm currently on my way to Melbourne from Sydney, and then from there I'm headed to Brisbane. Also this is not a subscription. You buy it once and have lifetime access including the updates.

Steel Beans: How The F*ck Does He Do This?

2.2M views · 16d ago · 39:45

Guest: Steel Beans

In this interview, Jeremy DeBardi, aka Steel Beans, stops by the studio hauling along two amplifiers, a guitar, a full drum set, two plastic plants and two disembodied fake heads. This is all necessary for his one of a kind solo performances that in motion look impossible. Along with three performances, Jeremy also describes working for years as a local musician in Washington, his initial viral explosion, and the philosophy that led to playing three instruments at once.

🎵 Mentioned music: Spotify

I've Never Seen The Guitar Played Like This

729K views · 21d ago · 35:12

In this interview Slovak guitarist David Kollar demonstrates his unique guitar style. He shows me how he creates other worldly sonic textures using a mixture of unconventional techniques and digital manipulation.

Inside The Mind of The Most Prolific Songwriter of The Past 50 Years

525K views · 23d ago · 1:12:47

In this interview, legendary songwriter Desmond Child takes me through the process he used to write decades worth of hits for Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Cher and Ricky Martin. We go in depth on his approach to melody, production, and how even a single syllable can make or break a lyric.

Sheryl Crow plays “Old Man” by Neil Young #sherylcrow #neilyoung

1.8M views · 24d ago · 1:34

How Bernie Taupin and Elton John Became The Greatest Songwriting Duo

1.1M views · 25d ago · 50:18

In this interview, songwriter Bernie Taupin gives me insights into his unique creative process. We discuss his career trajectory from his initial meeting with Elton John, to their massive global success and collaboration that has lasted nearly 60 years.

🎵 Mentioned music: Track on open.spotify.com · The Sea Has No Mercy

I Finally Learned THIS Steely Dan Song

332K views · 26d ago · 35:35

In today's livestream I talk about a Steely Dan song, that I've always wanted to learn. Get My Musicianship Bundle For Just $59: The Beato Book Interactive + my rebuilt Ear Training Method, plus Music Theory for Songwriters →

The Matchbox Twenty Interview

412K views · 27d ago · 1:15:30

In this episode I interview Rob Thomas, Kyle Cook and Paul Doucette from Matchbox Twenty. We talk about their humble origins as a band, their diamond selling debut album, and how they've stayed so close over the course of three decades.

Did Hollywood Copy THIS Video?

806K views · 29d ago · 6:53

In this episode I compare a scene from the movie Tuner (2026) to my first viral video, and the similarities are striking to say the least. Get my ear training course here Dylan's Original Perfect Pitch Videos My Beato Club supporters Justin Scott Terence Mark Jason Murray Lucienne Kilpatrick Alexander Young Jason Wagner Todd Ladner Rob Kline Nicholas Long Tim Benson Leonardo Martins da Costa Rodrigues Eddie Perez David Solomon MICHAEL JOYCE Stephen Stubbs colin stead…

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The Taylor Momsen Interview

687K views · 1mo ago · 1:24:11

In this interview, The Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen stops by the studio. We talk about her songwriting process, her broad influences, and her experiences playing with rock legends like Soundgarden and AC/DC. We also go in depth on our shared love of The Beatles, and the profound impact they have had on her music.

How An Indie Rock Icon Became Pop's Biggest Songwriter

347K views · 1mo ago · 1:26:58

In this episode, I sit down with The National's Aaron Dessner. We talk about his unique musical background, friendly competition with his bandmate and twin brother Bryce, and his prolific collaborations; from indie artists like Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens, to Pop stars like Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams and Noah Kahan.

Did Radiohead Write The Last Important Song?

1.6M views · 1mo ago · 10:08

In this episode, I discuss the trend of disappearing color in all aspects of modern society, from movies and television, to automobiles, to music, to culture itself.

Josh Homme: The Architect Of Desert Rock

1.8M views · 1mo ago · 1:12:08

Guest: Josh Homme

In this interview, Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme stops by the studio. Josh talks about his Desert Rock origins, his approach to songwriting and he also demonstrates how he gets his signature guitar tone.