Getting started north of Boston

Brian Kurlychek · Post by **Brian Kurlychek** » 11 Jun 2009 4:50 pm

Well, all pretty good advice here Michael. Looks like you are well on your way.

AJ Azure · Post by **AJ Azure** » 11 Jun 2009 6:41 pm

I'm not your guy for pedal steel but, for people, who want to learn lap steel (or not use the pedals;)and specifically think outside the cliche box like doing jazz / gypsy jazz, tango, classical, flamenco and other eclectic styles. i do teach and also do workshops. A lot of what i teach transcends the instrument itself.

Jamie Peghiny · Post by **Jamie Peghiny** » 12 Jun 2009 3:49 am

Wow, I didn't know there were so many of us from Massachusetts.
Nice looking Collings! I bought my Martin DC-28 at the Music Emporium in 1980 when they were still in Porter Square Cambridge.
I'm looking for a group to play with. I'd probably end up playing bass because that's my most versatile instrument, but I can play guitar and steel too...
Drop me an email if you know of a group with a vacancy.
Thanks! Jamie

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 12 Jun 2009 6:22 am

As mentioned earlier, Jerry Fessenden builds wonderful guitars and it would not hurt to have the builder in your extended neighborhood...

My family moved from Texas to Boston in my senior year of high school and that is where I learned to play. In the early 70's, there were very few players around up there, and you now seem to have more opportunities these days. Tommy Cass, also mentioned above, got me going and through that rough first beginning year, and is also one to keep your guitar running right, no matter what the brand. If nothing else, Jerry and Tommy will keep you entertained

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Daniel Eaton · Post by **Daniel Eaton** » 13 Jun 2009 7:02 am

Another steel teacher out of southern New Hampshire that gives lessons out of 'Guitar Universe" in Amherst NH is Steve Latacaster. As soon as our Prez.gets every one as poor as I am, I'll be back to see Steve again.