Teacher, Training Videos or Self-Taught. How Far Did You Get

[Dr. Hugh Jeffreys]

At least at this point, keep up your right-hand technique--exercises using the thumb, and first two fingers with alternate picking. Remember also: there's no such thing as "hurry up and practice." It's a step-ata-time procedure. Hang in! and Good Luck. -- HJ

[Richard Sinkler]

Attended a few Newman seminars, used several courses, watched a lot of TV (Wilburn Bros, Jimmy Dean, Hee Haw,That Good Ole Nashville Music, etc.) but most of the learning was done on the bandstand. Trying to learn songs and licks off records.

Although there is plenty of learning material out today, including video, the best teacher is ultimately live playing. Too bad there is no where to get that experience any more.

Another good thing to do is go see local players live. There's nothing (well almost)a steeler would rather do than show another steeler a lick or two. It feeds our egos <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Richard Sinkler on 20 June 2002 at 07:46 PM.]</p></FONT>