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Are there any pedal steel guitar schools?
Posted: 24 Jun 2014 9:46 pm
by Jim Hinds
Looking for something that goes anywhere from a few days to a month for a beginner.
TIA
Posted: 24 Jun 2014 10:07 pm
by Tom Gorr
Contact Larry Tolliver via pm
He runs the "West Texas Steel Guitar School" that is in concept a follow on from Jeff Newman's school approach.
If you are simply looking for a live teacher, there are probably plenty near you, don't know how close San Marcos is to your location, but Kevin Ryan is a first class guy, and you can drool over steel guitars nearby at Jim Palenscar's San Diego store, too!
Posted: 24 Jun 2014 10:11 pm
by Pete Finney
I highly recommend Mike Sweeney here in Nashville; he can teach at any level you might want, in person intensive or online:
http://www.freewebs.com/steelguitarmusi ... otcamp.htm
Posted: 24 Jun 2014 10:28 pm
by Dennis Russell
Jim, I took lessons with John McClung when he lived in Lakewood, he has since moved to Washington state, and gives lessons via Skype. He has a very well-thought out and systematic curriculum. You'll probably go through at an accelerated pace since you've already got a solid background in music theory and six-string playing.
He's a forum member, you can look him up in the member list.
Posted: 25 Jun 2014 3:47 am
by Dave Grothusen
Bobby Flores in Texas has a school and Jody Cameron has been known to teach there. You can google it.
Posted: 25 Jun 2014 4:43 am
by Ben Lawson
Joe Wright gives lessons on skype also.
Posted: 25 Jun 2014 6:33 am
by Richard Sinkler
I think Mike Sweeney does the Skype thing also.
Posted: 25 Jun 2014 7:17 pm
by Larry Baker
Mickey Adams
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 5:46 am
by Jim Hinds
I have a great teacher. I was looking for something like a 2-3 day school or seminar type thing. Maybe something like Jeff Newman use to do.
Another vote for Sweeney
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 11:24 am
by Larry Dering
Then you need to contact Mike Sweeney.
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:02 pm
by Brett Day
I think Dick Meis still has a steel guitar school.
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:03 pm
by Brett Day
I think Dick Meis still has a steel guitar school.
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 12:27 pm
by Mickey Adams
Buck Reid and I are planning a mobile seminar series. We will be trying to get the first one up as soon as his tour season ends around September..In the meantime Im on Skype as well....Singlpilot
Posted: 27 Jun 2014 6:50 pm
by Jim Cooley
Have you checked with Larry Toliver about his next West Texas Steel Guitar School? It's a great 2 day school, great hospitality, atmosphere and instructors.
His website is:
http://www.westtexassteelguitarschool.com/
Posted: 28 Jun 2014 3:35 am
by James Holland
Mickey Adams wrote:Buck Reid and I are planning a mobile seminar series. We will be trying to get the first one up as soon as his tour season ends around September..In the meantime Im on Skype as well....Singlpilot
I think this is a great idea - Its easy to squeeze in a workshop, and it gets local players together, who otherwise may not even know each other.
Posted: 28 Jun 2014 7:14 am
by Jim Hinds
James Holland wrote:Mickey Adams wrote:Buck Reid and I are planning a mobile seminar series. We will be trying to get the first one up as soon as his tour season ends around September..In the meantime Im on Skype as well....Singlpilot
I think this is a great idea - Its easy to squeeze in a workshop, and it gets local players together, who otherwise may not even know each other.
I agree. And Southern California would be a great place to start : )