Young Guitar Upstart

About this original series

Creating a music legend one video at a time. Watch the progress of 6 year old guitarist Tommy Brendel as he improves from one song to the next. This young guitar upstart loves playing guitar and video games. He also has videos on youtube. Tommy's music page is up and running. You can listen for free or download the whole album ( 12 songs ) for only $5 bucks. check it out here: http://youngguitarupstart.bandcamp.com/

Episodes of Young Guitar Upstart

    • Play Episode 13 "If You See" by Young Guitar Upstart - Young Guitar Upstart on Blip Young Guitar Upstart episodes on Blip

      Episode 13 "If You See" by Young Guitar Upstart

      Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel performs the original song "If You See". This song is Tommy's first original song with vocals and is his singing debut! Tommy co-wrote the lyrics with his dad who also wrote the music. In the video Tommy uses a mini "Pignose" amplifier prototype. Special thanks to Howard Chatt from Pignose Industries. Tommy is 7 years old.

      • Release date
        Jan 22, 2012
      • Runtime
        01:30
    • Play Episode 12 "Epic" and ZVEX by YoungGuitarUpstart - Young Guitar Upstart on Blip Young Guitar Upstart episodes on Blip

      Episode 12 "Epic" and ZVEX by YoungGuitarUpstart

      Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel tries out his new ZVEX Mastotron distortion pedal and plays lots of riffs and a solo. Special thanks to Zachary Vex and Andrew Richardson. The song "Epic" was written by Tommy's dad. Tommy is seven years old.

      • Release date
        Dec 28, 2011
      • Runtime
        02:11
    • Play Episode 11 "The Boss" Honey Badger Song by YoungGuitarUpstart - Young Guitar Upstart on Blip Young Guitar Upstart episodes on Blip

      Episode 11 "The Boss" Honey Badger Song by Young...

      Dec 4 2011 Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel plays "The Boss" Honey Badger Song, an original song written by his dad. This song is a tribute to the most fearless and toughest animal, the honey badger. Tommy plays a cool solo after playing the melody. The guitar effects used are from Electro-Harmonix and are called the "Deluxe Memory Boy" and the "Big Muff Pie With Tone Wicker". Special thanks to Mike Mathews and Bill Rupert.

      • Release date
        Dec 4, 2011
      • Runtime
        00:45
    • Play Episode 10 "80 Degrees" and EHX by Young Guitar Upstart - Young Guitar Upstart on Blip Young Guitar Upstart episodes on Blip

      Episode 10 "80 Degrees" and EHX by Young Guitar ...

      Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel tries out a new Electro-Harmonix Talking Machine and plays the funky tune "80 Degrees" written by his dad. Tommy likes the way the Talking Machine can make the guitar sound very expressive like a human voice.

      • Release date
        Nov 15, 2011
      • Runtime
        01:40
    • Play Episode 9 "Ko Ko Munga" by Young Guitar Upstart - Young Guitar Upstart on Blip Young Guitar Upstart episodes on Blip

      Episode 9 "Ko Ko Munga" by Young Guitar Upstart

      Oct 23 2011, Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel plays "Ko Ko Munga" an original song written by his dad. Tommy tries out his new Electro-Harmonix guitar pedals. The Deluxe Memory Boy and the Big Muff with Tone Wicker are great pedals and have given Tommy more inspiration to his music. Special thanks to Mike Matthews of EHX and Bill Ruppert of Effectology.

      • Release date
        Oct 24, 2011
      • Runtime
        01:28
    • Play Episode 8 "Struttin" by Young Guitar Upstart - Young Guitar Upstart on Blip Young Guitar Upstart episodes on Blip

      Episode 8 "Struttin" by Young Guitar Upstart

      October 2 2011, Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel plays "Struttin", an original jazz blues song written by his dad. Check out his improvised solo! Tommy also has videos on YouTube. Please check back for new songs and updates.

      • Release date
        Oct 2, 2011
      • Runtime
        01:37
    • Play Episode 7 "Tommy's Tiger" by Young Guitar Upstart - Young Guitar Upstart on Blip Young Guitar Upstart episodes on Blip

      Episode 7 "Tommy's Tiger" by Young Guitar Upstart

      September 24 2011. Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel Plays "Tommy's Tiger" an original song written by his dad. Tommy sneezes during his solo but like a pro just keeps playing and doesn't miss a beat. Tommy is six years old and will turn seven in October.

      • Release date
        Sep 25, 2011
      • Runtime
        01:47
    • Play Episode 6 "Strawberry Hill" by Young Guitar Upstart - Young Guitar Upstart on Blip Young Guitar Upstart episodes on Blip

      Episode 6 "Strawberry Hill" by Young Guitar Upst...

      September 21,2011. Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel plays The classical style song "Strawberry Hill" which he wrote by himself. We added a little echo and lighting effect to make the video a little more dreamy. Check back often to see Tommy as his playing improves from one video to the next!

      • Release date
        Sep 21, 2011
      • Runtime
        01:40
    • Play Episode 5 "Haunted House" by Young Guitar Upstart - Young Guitar Upstart on Blip Young Guitar Upstart episodes on Blip

      Episode 5 "Haunted House" by Young Guitar Upstart

      September 15 2011, Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel Plays "Haunted House" an original song which he wrote with just a little help from his dad. Tommy is six years old and has just started 1st grade.

      • Release date
        Sep 15, 2011
      • Runtime
        02:16
    • Play Episode 4 "Is It True?" by Young Guitar Upstart - Young Guitar Upstart on Blip Young Guitar Upstart episodes on Blip

      Episode 4 "Is It True?" by Young Guitar Upstart

      September 4 2011, Young Guitar Upstart Tommy Brendel Plays The song "Is It True" written by his dad.

      • Release date
        Sep 4, 2011
      • Runtime
        03:14
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