The best advice you ever had?????

Leon Eneboe · Post by **Leon Eneboe** » 10 Apr 2005 4:50 pm

In the number 2 issue of Pedal Steel.US, there is an article by Mike Smith entitled "Playing With Confidence". I read and re-read that article several times and as far as PSG playing is concerned...that article comprises the best advice I have ever seen. The purpose of this post is not to dredge up dissappointments on the demise of the magazine, but to point out a truly helpful article that was very good for me to read (and put into practice). Mike Smith, if you read this, you are entitled to see in black and white that your writing was and is very much appreciated. So...all you steelers out there, what was the best advice you aver received concerning taming the PSG?

Leon Eneboe, Williams S12, Peavey l000, 400 and ll2 (Plus a lot of junk)

Jim Phelps · Post by **Jim Phelps** » 10 Apr 2005 4:52 pm

From Curly Chalker: "You play fine, so quit making excuses, stop worrying about it, shuttup and play your guitar!"

I'll never forget it, or him.[This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 10 April 2005 at 05:53 PM.]

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 10 Apr 2005 5:21 pm

"Don't come to Nashville"
<blockquote> - Jeff Newman </blockquote>

Marty Pollard · Post by **Marty Pollard** » 10 Apr 2005 6:07 pm

"You're never more than a half-step from the right note."
-Chuck Rainey

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Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 10 Apr 2005 6:15 pm

Get rid of that guitar and get a real job. Jody.

Bruce W Heffner · Post by **Bruce W Heffner** » 10 Apr 2005 6:24 pm

Don't quit your day job...........Jeff Newman.

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Pat Carlson · Post by **Pat Carlson** » 10 Apr 2005 6:31 pm

If you got deep enough pockets everyone will sell you something to improve your tone!

Curt Shoemaker

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Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 10 Apr 2005 6:59 pm

In the number 2 issue of Pedal Steel.US, there is an article by Mike Smith entitled "Playing With Confidence". I read and re-read that article several times and as far as PSG playing is concerned...that article comprises the best advice I have ever seen.

Best advice: When Duane Marrs told me in 1978 or so to take a lesson or two from Mike Smith. I did and it made an impression on my playing that lasted until this day. I owe a lot to Mike. Plus, he's a helluva nice guy.

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Larry Strawn · Post by **Larry Strawn** » 10 Apr 2005 7:00 pm

You're the "only" steel player we got!!

Just play! Jack Montgomery

Larry

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Andy Greatrix · Post by **Andy Greatrix** » 10 Apr 2005 7:08 pm

The late Art Snider (owner of Sound Canada Recording studios)told me"If you're gonna make a mistake, make a f#$%@#g good one!"

Randy Gilliam · Post by **Randy Gilliam** » 10 Apr 2005 7:58 pm

If you keep practiceing someday we will let you play through an amp.Band Leader Clifton Jansky.

Michael Garnett · Post by **Michael Garnett** » 10 Apr 2005 11:54 pm

Me: "How can I play as good as you?"
Don Sowersby: "Easy. Just play 8 hours a day, every day for another 10-15 years."

-Garnett

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 11 Apr 2005 1:07 am

still waiting for the "Best Advice "...

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sonbone · Post by **sonbone** » 11 Apr 2005 1:28 am

Didn't read the Mike Smith article, but the best advice I've gotten has been from Wally Moyers. He always told me to "stay aggressive". Judging from the title of the Mike Smith article I would say it's about the same thing. Jump in there, play hard, keep your ears open and add what you can at the right times. Sounds easier than it is, doesn't it?

Sonny

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Jerry Hayes · Post by **Jerry Hayes** » 11 Apr 2005 3:54 am

From a Jeff Newman seminar in 1978. "When you're playing in a band and you make a mistake, just turn around and give the drummer a dirty look" Jeff had all kinds of good tips.....JH

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Smiley Roberts · Post by **Smiley Roberts** » 11 Apr 2005 4:59 am

If you hit a "clam",blame it on the singer! (ESPECIALLY if you happen to be workin' for Ashley Simpson!)

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John Daugherty · Post by **John Daugherty** » 11 Apr 2005 5:18 am

From Wyn Stewart:"If you're gonna play country,keep your boots on",meaning:enough of those jazz licks.
Also, to be accepted by the guys in the band:"make a mistake every once in a while so we'll know you're human".

John McGann · Post by **John McGann** » 11 Apr 2005 5:27 am

"Steel guitars can smell fear"

Wes Montgomery was asked "Do you practice a lot"?

"Naw, I just open up the case and throw in some raw meat"!

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Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 11 Apr 2005 5:31 am

"Steel guitars can smell fear"

Gonna frame that one and hang it on the wall..

Actually, dobermans are friendlier...[This message was edited by Ray Minich on 11 April 2005 at 01:14 PM.]

Tony Harris · Post by **Tony Harris** » 11 Apr 2005 5:46 am

Best advice? From my wife - "Never play that thing while I'm in the house"!!!

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 11 Apr 2005 7:32 am

"Son, don't ever let anyone tell you how to play" - Josh Graves, circa 1974

Steve Hinson · Post by **Steve Hinson** » 11 Apr 2005 7:35 am

"Never bring up anybody's ex-wife..."

Terry Edwards · Post by **Terry Edwards** » 11 Apr 2005 7:46 am

"Remove your picks when you come to bed."

-- my wife.

Terry

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 11 Apr 2005 8:23 am

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Klaus Caprani · Post by **Klaus Caprani** » 11 Apr 2005 8:29 am

One knee lever is to less!

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