A big part of our community forums is to post a performance for feedback from our peers. But if you've never recorded anything or uploaded to YouTube, this can feel like a big, intimidating hurdle to jump over.
Here's what we'll cover in this article:
STEP 1: How to record yourself playing
STEP 2: How to create a free YouTube profile
STEP 3: How to upload your video
STEP 4: How to post the video in the forums
Now let's take a closer look at each of these steps...
STEP 1: How to record yourself playing
The easiest, most common way to record yourself playing is to...
Prop your smart phone on a desk or table in front of you
Hit record
Play guitar
TIP: Make sure your video is horizontal (wide) not vertical (tall).
Once you get a performance you like, it's time to move to the next step...
STEP 2: How to create a free YouTube profile (Watch Video)
If you already have a Google, Gmail, or YouTube account, login to that account then visit YouTube.com then proceed to step 3.
If you DON'T have a Google, Gmail, or YouTube account, visit https://www.youtube.com/
Click "Sign In" (upper right of your screen)
Click "Create Account"
Carefully follow instructions to complete the process
Once your account is fully created, proceed to step 3
STEP 3: How to upload your video
FROM YOUR DESKTOP: If you recorded video on your computer or transferred the video from your phone to your computer.
Once logged into https://youtube.com click the upload icon (upper right)
Drag video or click to select the video you want to upload
Title video and wait for it to finish uploading
Click "Done" and copy your video URL
FROM YOUR PHONE: Most video recording apps on your phone will have a "share" button. Simply open the video you want to upload, find the share button, and proceed.
Open the video
Click "share"
select YouTube
Login to YouTube
Upload
STEP 4: How to post the video in the forums
Simply paste your video URL (Link) into your new post. It will automatically appear as a playable video right there inside your forum post!
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