Who got started with Jeff Newman??????????????

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 24 Mar 2004 8:40 pm

I didn't get started with Jeff Newman, But I did attend his one week Teacher's course in June 1977.
Along with several of his 2 day seminars in London, Ontario, Canada.

Jeff, in my opinion, is the master of it all, he has it all together, A great player, a Great teacher, A great Guy, and an intelligent man, and shrewd business man. Smart move when he bought that farm.

It was quite and illuminating experience.! ........al

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[This message was edited by Al Marcus on 30 March 2004 at 12:16 PM.]

Terry Sneed · Post by **Terry Sneed** » 25 Mar 2004 6:39 pm

I didn't attend his college, but I owned two of his courses. "just play the melody"(which helped me tremendously in my chord progression) and "no speed limit". He's a very good teacher, and a great steel player.

"At the time I thought his right hand technique was awkward and uncomfortable, so I didn't learn it. But ten years later when it seemed like I couldn't progress any further, I went back and relearned the right hand, using his technique. And he was right!"

exactly what is his right hand technique? maybe that's what I need to do.

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Jeff Coffell · Post by **Jeff Coffell** » 29 Mar 2004 5:42 pm

Yes, Been there and done that several times.

No one can touch him when it comes to teaching steel guitar. He can read you like an open book in large print.

He is amazing. Absolutley THE BEST, IMHO.

Jeff

Sonny Priddy · Post by **Sonny Priddy** » 30 Mar 2004 5:51 pm

I Went To Jeffran College For a week In 1981 Jeff Is a Great Teacher. I Got A Lot Out Of It. SONNY.

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David Weaver · Post by **David Weaver** » 1 Apr 2004 3:22 pm

I went to his place for a week last fall.
To see pictures of his place:
www.davidw.smugmug.com

What a great time! Hope to go back this fall.

Dave W.

Brian Henry · Post by **Brian Henry** » 11 Apr 2004 3:24 am

This has come as a great shock. Fran and family our tears and thoughts are with you at this time. Brian Henry

Scotty Wenzel · Post by **Scotty Wenzel** » 11 Apr 2004 3:33 am

I have just recently been working with Jeff's Right Hand Alpha course and was so impressed with his style, knowledge and warm sincerity that I had already talked my wife into letting me start saving so I could go to his TopGun school. Sadly, the closest I will be able to get to the MAN will now be through his all of his courses, of which I now plan to buy.

Scotty

Ad Kersten · Post by **Ad Kersten** » 12 Apr 2004 12:03 am

David,

Thanks for the pictures. What a beautiful country side....
So this is the barn were the "woodsheddin'" was done!

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Gary Preston · Post by **Gary Preston** » 17 Apr 2004 4:24 pm

When i started to learn i bought some of Jeffs tablature and some tracks . He was the best teacher that i have ever seen . Again he will be missed . But i wish his family the best of everything . May God be so real to you all at this trying time . I know what it is to loose someone that you love . Fran if you want to talk about it my wife and i would love to help you . Regards,,,Gary .

Sam Edwards · Post by **Sam Edwards** » 27 May 2004 3:43 am

I attended Jeff's week long college in May 79. I barely knew how to set up a steel then much less how to tune one. I too was overwhelmed, intimidated and wondered what I had gotten myself into; the pedal steel has to be one of the most difficult instruments there is to learn. Jeff was not only an awesome musician but he was truely a master teacher. I can still hear his voice and the look in his eye, he really knew how to touch his students. I'll never forget him, one of the most memoriable times in my life, he changed my life forever.