Are there any pedal steel guitar schools?

Jim Hinds · Post by **Jim Hinds** » 24 Jun 2014 9:46 pm

Looking for something that goes anywhere from a few days to a month for a beginner.

TIA

Tom Gorr · Post by **Tom Gorr** » 24 Jun 2014 10:07 pm

Contact Larry Tolliver via pm

He runs the "West Texas Steel Guitar School" that is in concept a follow on from Jeff Newman's school approach.

If you are simply looking for a live teacher, there are probably plenty near you, don't know how close San Marcos is to your location, but Kevin Ryan is a first class guy, and you can drool over steel guitars nearby at Jim Palenscar's San Diego store, too!

Pete Finney · Post by **Pete Finney** » 24 Jun 2014 10:11 pm

I highly recommend Mike Sweeney here in Nashville; he can teach at any level you might want, in person intensive or online:

http://www.freewebs.com/steelguitarmusi ... otcamp.htm

Dennis Russell · Post by **Dennis Russell** » 24 Jun 2014 10:28 pm

Jim, I took lessons with John McClung when he lived in Lakewood, he has since moved to Washington state, and gives lessons via Skype. He has a very well-thought out and systematic curriculum. You'll probably go through at an accelerated pace since you've already got a solid background in music theory and six-string playing.

He's a forum member, you can look him up in the member list.

Dave Grothusen · Post by **Dave Grothusen** » 25 Jun 2014 3:47 am

Bobby Flores in Texas has a school and Jody Cameron has been known to teach there. You can google it.

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 25 Jun 2014 4:43 am

Joe Wright gives lessons on skype also.

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 25 Jun 2014 6:33 am

I think Mike Sweeney does the Skype thing also.

Larry Baker · Post by **Larry Baker** » 25 Jun 2014 7:17 pm

Mickey Adams

Jim Hinds · Post by **Jim Hinds** » 27 Jun 2014 5:46 am

I have a great teacher. I was looking for something like a 2-3 day school or seminar type thing. Maybe something like Jeff Newman use to do.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 27 Jun 2014 11:24 am

Then you need to contact Mike Sweeney.

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 27 Jun 2014 12:02 pm

I think Dick Meis still has a steel guitar school.

Brett Day · Post by **Brett Day** » 27 Jun 2014 12:03 pm

I think Dick Meis still has a steel guitar school.

Mickey Adams · Post by **Mickey Adams** » 27 Jun 2014 12:27 pm

Buck Reid and I are planning a mobile seminar series. We will be trying to get the first one up as soon as his tour season ends around September..In the meantime Im on Skype as well....Singlpilot

Jim Cooley · Post by **Jim Cooley** » 27 Jun 2014 6:50 pm

Have you checked with Larry Toliver about his next West Texas Steel Guitar School? It's a great 2 day school, great hospitality, atmosphere and instructors.
His website is:

http://www.westtexassteelguitarschool.com/

James Holland · Post by **James Holland** » 28 Jun 2014 3:35 am

Mickey Adams wrote:Buck Reid and I are planning a mobile seminar series. We will be trying to get the first one up as soon as his tour season ends around September..In the meantime Im on Skype as well....Singlpilot

I think this is a great idea - Its easy to squeeze in a workshop, and it gets local players together, who otherwise may not even know each other.

Jim Hinds · Post by **Jim Hinds** » 28 Jun 2014 7:14 am

James Holland wrote:
Mickey Adams wrote:Buck Reid and I are planning a mobile seminar series. We will be trying to get the first one up as soon as his tour season ends around September..In the meantime Im on Skype as well....Singlpilot
I think this is a great idea - Its easy to squeeze in a workshop, and it gets local players together, who otherwise may not even know each other.

I agree. And Southern California would be a great place to start : )

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Are there any pedal steel guitar schools?

Are there any pedal steel guitar schools?

Another vote for Sweeney