The Steel Guitar Forum

I desperately want to learn how to play my lap steel. I want to play gospel music. Can anyone please let me know where or how I can learn? I am in central Ohio.

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I look for a teacher who teaches the style that I'm interested in and also prefers the type of instrument that I want to play. But most importantly, someone who has a good method of teaching that can help take me from novice to advanced in a reasonable amount of time (given that I practice every da...

Hello, I posted this in the Wanted forum, but wanted to ask the experts. :) I'm a noob and I'm interested in learning 6 or 8 string hawaiian lap steel (WP). Can anyone suggest some starting gear and materials? I'm looking for a decent sounding guitar that's under $500 and some recommendations for b...

What tuning would you like to use? Do you have any previous musical experience? There are a number of links on my web site that might be helpful. I am currenty tuned to c6th, but seeing as how I have no experience with a steel I am open to suggestions. My musical experience includes 13 years of pia...

I recently bought a lap steel and I am just itching to learn how to play it. This is my first steel guitar of any kind and I would love to learn how to play. Can someone please direct me to a place in central Ohio or any websites where I can get some instruction? Any advice and help is welcome. Than...

There is no better place for classic country music, in my opinion, than the Liberty Bell Restaurant in Bremen Ohio and there is no better steel guitar player in Ohio, again in my opinion, than Mike Sigler. If you are tired of bubble gum, diaper cowboy "country" and if you want to have a GR...