Pedal Steel Lessons

Neil Flanz · Post by **Neil Flanz** » 14 May 2004 9:25 am

Just a short note to advise that I'm accepting new students for One On One lessons in the Austin/central Texas area. Beginners are welcome. If interested please email me at neilflanz@mindspring.com.

Jimmie Brown · Post by **Jimmie Brown** » 14 May 2004 11:40 am

Neil, have ypou moved from Fla.since i talked to you?

Jimmei

Billy Helms · Post by **Billy Helms** » 14 May 2004 6:09 pm

Hi Neil
I don't think you remember me but I'm sure you remember my friends Ken Kotsay & J.D. Sauser. Just spoke to Ken to make sure you were the Neil we knew from South Florida and he said you were the same. I just moved to the Houston area last year, wish you wer closer I'd take some lessons " lord knows I need them ". Good luck to you in Austin.
Bill Helms

Bill Waskiewicz · Post by **Bill Waskiewicz** » 15 May 2004 3:59 am

Hi Neil:
Good luck in your new venture, We sure miss you here in florida, It's time for another lesson and my techer flew the coop. Austin is lucky to have a steel player and techer with your talents.
We send you the best, Bill W.

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Jud Thomas · Post by **Jud Thomas** » 15 May 2004 8:29 am

I have to say that I feel really lucky that Neil is here in Austin and that I'm taking lessons from him. He's really patient and encouraging. Not to mention it's awesome as a beginner just to be able to sit down with someone with his experience and listen. I hope others in Austin lookin' for a teacher will take him up on this.

Bill Waskiewicz · Post by **Bill Waskiewicz** » 17 May 2004 4:18 pm

Up Up Up

Colm Chomicky · Post by **Colm Chomicky** » 18 May 2004 8:38 am

Drat, I made the mistake of moving from Austin.

Ron Bryson · Post by **Ron Bryson** » 19 May 2004 4:38 am

I studied with Neil in Hollywood last year while I was working "down there". I learned things from him that would have taken me years to dig out on my own. The audio cassettes of the sessions are very valuable since I can still go back and review them. Anyone who is interested in the area should use his valuable resources. Ron

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 19 May 2004 4:43 am

Neil, I first want to welcome you to Texas. Folks, Neil is one great player and if you want to learn to play country he is the guy that can teach you.

Johnny

Randy Candler · Post by **Randy Candler** » 19 May 2004 5:35 pm

Neil, My boy is 12 yr old and blind . He has been playing the steelguitar since Sept 03. He is very gifted but looking for ways to expand his playing. Have you had any experience with teaching blind players? With the help of some very kind steel players he is going to get a new guitar posted on the tread A GENTEL GIANT. Right now he is playing to tracks and has a few Jeff Newman vidios he listens to. thks Randy

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Neil Flanz · Post by **Neil Flanz** » 19 May 2004 11:27 pm

My sincerest thanks go out to everyone who has repsonded to this thread. I've answered and will continue to reply to all of your inquiries personally. I sure do appreciate hearing from you.

Neil

Jimmie Brown · Post by **Jimmie Brown** » 20 May 2004 7:39 am

John Troutman · Post by **John Troutman** » 1 Jun 2004 5:21 pm

Bump to the top! Neil is a great guy and is a true asset to Austin steelers and fellow musicians. It has been my distinct pleasure to get to know him since he moved to Texas.

Olaf van Roggen · Post by **Olaf van Roggen** » 2 Jun 2004 12:40 pm

Neil is one of the greatest and most gifted person and steel player i have met in my life.
Still have great memories when we met again in Austin this year.
Neil,the pictures and cd are in the mail!!

Howard Whittington · Post by **Howard Whittington** » 3 Jun 2004 3:59 pm

Well Neil we now have ,, Charleton in the east and Neil in the S. West.

Lets find some other great Teachers to fill
in the gaps..

Take Care..

Whitt

Jimmie Brown · Post by **Jimmie Brown** » 4 Jun 2004 5:53 am

Wally Maples · Post by **Wally Maples** » 4 Jun 2004 3:48 pm

I was lucky enough to hear Randy Chandler's son in Yuma this winter. He was given a pedal steel from the Phoenix steel group as I understand and he can play. I hope you can help him further. He is a neat kid. The first annual convention in Phoenix was super. Can't wait for the next winter. wally

Russ Hicks · Post by **Russ Hicks** » 7 Jun 2004 7:31 am

Hey Neil....here's wishing you the best in Austin and hoping that anyone in the area interested in furthuring their abilities on pedal steel realize how lucky they are to have 'THE REAL DEAL' in their midst to help them out. Lots of love from Russ & Laney

Jon Kemppainen · Post by **Jon Kemppainen** » 23 Jul 2004 9:05 am

Kudos to Neil! I just took my first lesson with him and enjoyed every minute of it. He is a very patient, generous and knowledgeable instructor. He is also a great resource of steel guitar history. If you've been wanting to take lessons here in Central Texas, go ahead and get lessons from Neil!

Jon Kemppainen

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 24 Jul 2004 6:44 am

Best of luck in Austin! Bonne chance mon ami! Bob