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Daniel Policarpo
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Litaker and Blue Jade

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This is pretty remarkable if you like things like smoothness, expression and control. Emmons wrote one hell of an arrangement and melody suite on that one. It's a beautiful song and not nearly as easy as Litaker makes it sound. :lol:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFX8jfY-9CI
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Post by Dennis Johnson »

Always like that song. Someone should have put words to it and made a hit. Maybe like, on my way to the courthouse to get my divorce my truck quit run'in and when I opened the door to look at the engine my dog, "Old Friend", jumped out and got hit by a greyhound bus, or something like that.
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Post by Larry Robbins »

Yes a great job as always!
William has an instructional DVD on this tune.
As you can imagine, it's very well done!
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Agree

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Larry I have to agree, the old head rooster was strutting his stuff on this one. Great job my friend!
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Post by Daniel Policarpo »

Dennis Johnson wrote:Always like that song. Someone should have put words to it and made a hit. Maybe like, on my way to the courthouse to get my divorce my truck quit run'in and when I opened the door to look at the engine my dog, "Old Friend", jumped out and got hit by a greyhound bus, or something like that.
You forgot to add anything about "mama" "prison", "getting drunk" , a "truck", or a "train". Though I guess a greyhound 'll do. :mrgreen:
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Post by chris ivey »

daniel, you seem to be quite the supporter of the litaker school. he should give you a discount.
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Post by Daniel Policarpo »

chris ivey wrote:daniel, you seem to be quite the supporter of the litaker school. he should give you a discount.
Chris, that's not a bad idea.

If he was expensive, I would probably pursue that. But at $5 a week baseline, I don't know how much lower it could go. I do want to make sure he keeps enough students aware of his work to keep the price at $5, though. :lol:
In all seriousness, I wouldn't support him if what he does wasn't working. I know guys who are seasoned and pretty damn good who show up each week just for the fun of it.
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Post by Larry Robbins »

That's right on,Dan. This has got to be the best bang for
your buck anywhere! If William ever comes to his senses
He could easily charge much more. Lucky for us he enjoys
What he does!
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Post by Howard Steinberg »

What Daniel said. There is so much good information provided and stuff to help stay out of ruts. The material is presented in such a manageable way that you can process and integrate it into your playing before the next session. And it is a lot of fun. Many thanks to Mr. Litaker and the internet.
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Post by George Buechley »

In this day and time, we are so lucky to have William teaching pedal steel guitar. I know I have improved by being a part of the weekly lessons. You can not beat the price! :)

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Post by Dennis Johnson »

Agree Daniel, Mr. Litaker and YouTube make a great opportunity for players advancing today. I joined recently and wonder what I missed over the last few years. I'm retired now and just play for my own enjoyment. Having a great time learning and playing some of these new old songs I never played back when I was playing with bands.
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Good job William... I too am getting better because of you... thanks...

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