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Topic: Steel Players Workshop, Suggestions Needed. |
Aaron Jennings
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Montana, USA
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Posted 26 Mar 2014 8:43 am |
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Hello Everyone!
I'm still a fairly new player, and since I'm a little starved for exposure and instruction: I decided to start holding semi-regular workshops in my garage for local steel players while the weather is warm. I've never attended such workshops: so I'd really appreciate any suggestions on what I can provide for the other players to make this and enjoyable evening for everyone involved.
The main goal is to create an environment where we can explore the many different techniques and methods available, together.
What do YOU like to bring, or see at these types of events? Any common pitfalls I can avoid?
Thanks for the input. |
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Aaron Jennings
From:
Montana, USA
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Posted 26 Mar 2014 8:51 am
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Here's what I have so far:
*Ample Power, Multiple extensions
*Spare Patch Cables, Batteries
*Food, Beverage (blatant bribery)
*Steel music from different genres/eras for discussion |
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Ken Campbell
From:
Ferndale, Montana
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Posted 26 Mar 2014 8:55 am
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| Where u at? |
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Aaron Jennings
From:
Montana, USA
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Posted 26 Mar 2014 9:24 am
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Howdy Ken!
I'm located in Missoula, so not too far away. I'll send you a message with my contact information and a proposed date soon. |
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Alan Bidmade
From:
Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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Posted 26 Mar 2014 9:27 am
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We have recently set up a similar group in London, England.
We use email to circulate BIAB backing tracks one of our members puts together so we have something to work on at home and when we meet. (If you don't have anyone with BIAB, there are lots of backing tracks for sale via the Forum.) We 'solo' in rotation - can mean a long wait for your turn to come round, but you soon get to know the other players' standard and who is 'pushing' things a bit, and there's lots of encouragement and good fun.
We offer a slot for anyone to perform a 'party piece' and we have as a longer term project Beatles tunes to work on.
We have recently tried playing the melody line (as a vocalist would sing it) and playing 'fills and turnarounds' to accompany the 'vocalist' rather than soloing all the time - this requires a bit of thought and 'taste'. Now people have got to know each other a little better, there's swapping of equipment, trying out each other's guitars, chat, fun and fellowship. It's a great way to develop your playing, is great fun and very sociable. We do meet in a pub - that might have something to do with it!
Go for it - well worth the effort.
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Ben-Rom #017 'Lorelei', Guild D25, Epiphone 'Joe Pass', Roland 40XL, Hilton VP
First name Alan, but known as Nick |
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