Portland area teacher?

Kurt Hagardorn · Post by **Kurt Hagardorn** » 16 Mar 2006 6:19 pm

Does anyone know a good pedal steel teacher in or around Portland Oregon? I know Eric West, but he's too busy.
thanks,
Kurt

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Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 16 Mar 2006 7:26 pm

I think Larry Behm is in the Portland area. As I recall he's done some instructional materials, and is probably a good bet.

Pete Burak is a terrific player - not sure if he's teaching at all. Both are forumites and should be easy to contact.

A. J. Schobert · Post by **A. J. Schobert** » 16 Mar 2006 7:37 pm

Kurt I'm not from your area, but what I am doing is planning a 8hr trip to billy coopers for psg lessons Here in cincy psg teachers, well there is really only one and thats if your lucky to catch him and if he can take you, I was fortunate but I know what its like, I plan a small vacation and lessons can vary 2 to 3hrs a day and maybe 3 days? its really up to the individual, I know long commutes are sometimes part of the trade but as I said Don't Give up!! and I'm sure someone guys can suggest some teachers for you!!!

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 17 Mar 2006 4:54 am

Call me.

503-722-7562
Larry Behm

Dave Grafe · Post by **Dave Grafe** » 17 Mar 2006 11:11 am

Kurt, I'd be happy to spend some time with you but I would also recommend Larry Behm for formal lessons, he has excellent technique and real-world experience and I break too many "rules" to make a good teacher.

Lynn Stafford · Post by **Lynn Stafford** » 17 Mar 2006 11:40 am

Kurt,

I'd recommend Larry too. He really knows his stuff, plus He's a great guy to boot!

Best of luck,

Lynn

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 17 Mar 2006 5:34 pm

Awe shucks.

LB

Mike Winter · Post by **Mike Winter** » 17 Mar 2006 8:26 pm

Yeah, what Dave said...

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Mike Winter · Post by **Mike Winter** » 17 Mar 2006 8:27 pm

Yeah...what Kurt said.

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Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 18 Mar 2006 12:29 pm

Kurt. Remember I have your vest, and Wednesday eve is "open" if you want to come over and plug in again.

Hope you can connect with the above guys for more formal studies.

If I had more time, I'd take lessons from all of them..

Sometimes I do without their knowing it..

EJL

Buck McKay · Post by **Buck McKay** » 20 Aug 2021 2:47 pm

How about psg lessons in Portland way up here in 2021?

Ken Pippus · Post by **Ken Pippus** » 20 Aug 2021 5:38 pm

Larry is in Mt. Angel, still teaching, and still a great guy.

But donâ€™t tell him I said anything nice.

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 22 Aug 2021 6:17 am

I am always glad to help.
Pete

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