Lap Steel teacher in D.C., Baltimore, Winchester area?

[Bill Sinclair]

I'm a saxophone & harmonica player in Hagerstown, MD that has become completely smitten by my recently acquired (2 months)Supro Airline. The jump blues/swing/rockabilly band that I play with has at times had a steel player, both console and pedal. We're currently playing as a four piece but I missed that sound so I thought I'd try to work up 6-12 songs of our repertoire on a lap steel. Easy-Peesy, right? Well, not so much, but there's no turning back now. Know anybody that's within about an hour of my location that could provide a few lessons before my all bad playing habits become ingrained?

[James Nottage]

You couldn't do better than Doug Beaumier in North Hampton, MD.

[Doug Beaumier]

Actually, I'm in Northampton, Mass., but thanks for mentioning me.

[James Nottage]

Sorry about that Doug. Guess I can't charge you for the publicity! Sometimes my fingers type faster than my brain functions.

James

[Peter Jacobs]

Maybe Rick Aiello in Berryville, VA knows someone (maybe even himself)?

[Rick Aiello]

I'm the guy you want for tunes that are 80 beats per minute or slower ...

I replied to your PM ...

[Bill Sinclair]

Perfect! Sure looking forward to meeting you (and picking up a set of those legendary magnets for my Supro). I'll make a more detailed response to your PM later today.

Thanks guys.

[Bill Sinclair]

Had my first lesson from Rick on Sunday and we worked long and hard on undoing some of the bad habits I've acquired over the past 3 months. He was very generous with his time and a lot of fun to hang out with. Plus I got a museum tour and a new set of magnets to beef up my old Supro. I've got a lot to keep me busy till the next time! Thanks Rick!

[Rick Aiello]

I'm glad you enjoyed the visit ... It was fun