Looking for a pedal steel workshop or instruction

[Nathan Burns]

This is kind of a shot in the dark but I thought I'd throw it out there.

I had my heart set on going to Rob Ickes ResoSummit in Nashville this year, but I missed the call out email because it filed in an odd file in my inbox. That being said it also sold out in 1 hour.I'm on the waiting list but guessing I"m pretty low on there. I live in Alberta Canada. I'm a high level intermediate dobro player and probably a lower level intermediate pedal steel player.

Anyhow, I was looking for a workshop in either Canada or the US between Sept-Dec of this year, or even some intensive one on one instruction for a week or so. I'd really like to use some of my vacation time to work on music and becoming a better player.

It's kind of an odd question because I'm not getting too specific but does anybody have any ideas for me? Thanks!

[Nathan Burns]

I apologize if this is in the wrong part of the forum. Perhaps this should have been in "Wanted to buy" or just "Pedal Steel." Not sure.

[Jim Cohen]

Have you checked out Bill Sutton's workshop online tomorrow?

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... highlight=

[Nathan Burns]

I will check it out. Looks like some good learning material on his site pedalsteeler.com as well!

Thanks

[Mark van Allen]

Hi, Nathan. Besides my various Reso and steel CD courses, I also teach one on one here at my studio, and I've done more than a few "boot camp" style intensive week-long lessons. I'd be glad to work something out with you- we have a beautiful 6 acre farm just perfect for study and relaxation!

[Nathan Burns]

Wow that sounds great Mark! I will send you a message when I get a spare moment to see if that's something we could arrange. Thanks very much.

[Mark van Allen]

I'd be happy to accommodate- and we can mix up pedal and Reso work!

[Ken Pippus]

Mark's instructional materials are great: well thought out and well organized. I suspect face time with him will be very beneficial.

Where in Alberta? Heading back to fish my old stomping grounds in the Southwest corner in a couple of weeks.

[Nathan Burns]

I'm further North up in Edmonton. Where are you fishing? Somewhere with a view of the mountains?

[Ken Pippus]

In there 'twixt them mountains. Unlike my son, whose stuck out on the flatlands at the U of A!

[Nathan Burns]

I seem to have lost contact with Mark. If there are any other suggestions I'd appreciate it. If not, I might just do a staycation here in Canada and book some Skype lessons.

Thanks!

[Mark van Allen]

Hi, Nathan, just saw this and apparently my reply through PM didn't go through, I've sent another. Let me know if that one doesn't show up!

[Jim Reynolds]

Hi Mark, I didn't know you did boot camps. Please PM with the cost and the dates you can or do, do them. I use to live in Cumming, Ga, Savannah, and worked in Norcross. I think I know about where you are. I would love to be able to do a workshop, where someone can see, and maybe show me what I'm doing wrong. I have been trying for many years to learn, but still have to use tabs. I know the darn, I have play guitar and sang for year. I play all by ear, can't read a note. Let me know.

[Mark van Allen]

Hi, Jim, hit me up on the email link with your requirements and availability and we'll work something up that works for you!

[Jim Reynolds]

You got it Mark, I'll e-mail you tomorrow.

Jim