The Steel Guitar Forum

Thank you. I am taking the Franklin course and really like it. I’ll just dig in then so I don’t split my focus. Thanks for the good advice guys!

I was very happy to learn of the Paul Franklin camp in September. I'll be coming from Florida. Please keep the details coming. I'd like to make trvel plans as soon as things are set. Thanks.

I came to the pedal steel at age 68 with no musical instrament background. I am obviously finding it difficult which makes it frustrating but I really want to learn and progress on it. I love the sound. Would it be a good idea to learn the Dobro or Lap Steel first? Maybe I would progress quicker; le...

Hi Larry, I'm a beginner and just starting learning Music Theory with the Paul Franklin Method. Not much time yet at the instrament. Your classes at the show in March would be just what I would love to do but I can't make it at this time. Is there another opportunity to do something similar in the n...

I really appreciate the responses I'm getting. I'm steeped in the music theory at the moment. It may take quite a while to get to instrament.

And thank you Steve for your thoughts also. Looks like I'm on the right track.

Thank you Mike. I've heard nothing but good things about the course so I'm confident to go forward and study it well. I appreciate your input.

Thank you Tom and Bill for your quick responses. I really appreciate the added links Bill. I understand there is a lot of music theory and memorizing I need to grasp away from the instrament so I'll just take my time. Thanks.

I'm a beginner wanting to learn the pedal steel guitar. I signed up for on-line lessons offered by Paul Franklin. Any thoughts on whether this is a good course? Is it a good way to start off as a beginner? Any other alternatives to learning to play? I have no musical background but really want to pl...