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Herb Steiner
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Posted 4 Dec 2008 12:16 pm |
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I haven't posted a general list here in quite a while, and many new or occasional forumites might not know of the courses I offer.
For those who don't know me, I've enjoyed... and still enjoy... a successful playing career as a full-time musician. My bio is viewable on my website, and my instruction and course material is an outgrowth of that part of my professional life.
As to my teaching philosophy, I stress melodic playing in my instruction, in what I'd *presumptuously*  call the "Jimmy Day" style of playing. My late friend Jimmy was the master of expressive melody work, in which the lyrics of the song could almost be heard. This is the style I attempt to emulate in my own playing, and what has worked for my teaching career, both in private lessons and in my course material.
Learning licks and turnarounds is great and necessary, but IMHO these are incomplete musical ideas. What we should strive for in our playing is communication, or expressing the story of the song without the benefit of lyrics. To do so best is to emulate the melody of the song as closely as we can. Once we do that, or have the ability to do that, we are able to make our own statements as commentary to what the singer of the song is saying with words.
So my philosophy is: learn the melodic scale positions, pay attention to the melody of the song, and "get into" what the story of the song is.
I'd also like to add this big "thank you!" Jeff Newman was the man who guided me into this endeavor, and for that I'm eternally grateful for his assistance in promoting my courses, and his constructive criticism and input. God Bless Jeff!
As to the products themselves, they're each individaul packages that consists of a soft-bound book and CD. All the courses include a CD with solos played to a rhythm track, followed by the track I used so that you can play the solos yourself just as I played them. The book contains the tab of all the solos exactly as I performed them, printed clearly and understandably.
My course list includes these titles:
for E9 tuning
12 Gospel Favorites
Shuffles, Ballads, and Waltzes Vol. 1
Shuffles, Ballads, and Waltzes Vol. 2
Swinging on E9 Vol. 1
Swinging on E9 Vol. 2
Essential Bandstand Solos
E9 By Request Vol. 1
E9 By Request Vol. 2
for C6 tuning
C6 Texas Style ***NEW COURSE!***
Texas Dance Time, all the solos on my album of the same name.
Rancho Rhythm Roundup, likewise, based on that album.
for Dobro (resonator guitar) in G tuning
Country Songs for Dobro
I also have available, for your dining and dancing pleasure , all 3 CDs I've recorded, all for C6 tuning and predominantly western swing.
Texas Bandstand Favorites
Texas Dance Time
Rancho Rhythm Roundup
Also available are all of my rhythm tracks packages, which include a CD and book of charts. These are not tabbed out solos, but rather rhythm tracks without lead instruments so that a player can practice solos, backup, etc. They're appropriate not only for steel guitar, but ANY lead instrument... guitar, fiddle, lapsteel, dobro, vocal, what-have-you. Also they're excellent for learning to read chord charts and how to follow them.
Classic Country Vol. 1
MORE Classic Country Vol. 2 ***NEW TRACKS***
Strictly Country Vol. 1
Swinging Standards
Western Swing Classics
Hank Williams
California Country
Ernest Tubb Classics
Complete descriptions and prices for all my material can be found on my website. Click on the "Products for Sale" tab on the left and you'll see all you need to know.
I've helped lots of pickers improve their approach to steel guitar and how to think about playing melodically on the instrument, based on the many letters, emails, and comments I've received. Knowing this has been a source of great gratification for me, and I sincerely thank all of y'all for your support.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg?
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Casey Lowmiller
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Kansas
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Posted 4 Dec 2008 9:10 pm
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BUMP for Herb!!!
He makes some great material for very reasonable prices.
Casey
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Tony Prior
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Charlotte NC
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Posted 5 Dec 2008 8:16 am
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| bump for Herb |
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Gary Meyer
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Sacramento, California, USA
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Posted 5 Dec 2008 5:10 pm I
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| second that bump! |
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 7 Dec 2008 1:11 pm
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Thanks for the bumps, guys! 
I'm home for one day on Dec.9, and I'll try to get the orders out that day. But I'm still on a "road" schedule, so if I can't get the stuff bagged up and to the post office that day, your orders will have to wait until Dec.24 at the earliest. So PLEASE be patient, y'all.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 10 Dec 2008 12:51 pm
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Okay, I got the orders out yesterday afternoon before sound check, so you fellers that ordered the last couple weeks will get your stuff by Christmas.
My next mailout will be Dec. 26, dudes. Thanks for the response, it's wunnnnerfulll!
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Gary Meyer
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Sacramento, California, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2008 5:46 am Herb's material
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 18 Dec 2008 12:40 pm
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I'll bump myself up there by saying that I'm returning home on Tuesday 12-23.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Gary Meyer
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Sacramento, California, USA
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Posted 19 Dec 2008 5:17 pm bump
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| bump 4 Herb |
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 25 Dec 2008 4:42 pm
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Thanks for the bump Gary. Appreciated as always.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Steve Alcott
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New York, New York, USA
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Posted 25 Dec 2008 8:44 pm
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| Bump for good stuff. |
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Ernest Cawby
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Lake City, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 31 Dec 2008 6:30 am hi
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I have almost all of Herbs naterial, keep some on the music stand for practice daily, thanks Herb for some gteat work. See you in Dalas, some of the things I bought in St Louis I already had, may sell the extras.
ernie |
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 16 Jan 2009 8:02 pm
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Thanks to all for the recent orders, much appreciated! Now how's 'bout a bump up to the top?
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Joe Rouse
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San Antonio, Texas
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Posted 17 Jan 2009 4:38 am Big Bump for Herb
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| A "Big Bump" for Brother Herb and his courses. I've bought several of his courses and still learning from them...and he's a great guy...(the preceding is not a paid for advertisement) God Bless you Brother and keep up the great work...we need you and your talent...jr |
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 27 Jan 2009 2:36 pm
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Thanks, Bro. Joe!
and also a big thanks to the attendees at the SWSGA Steel Guitar Show in Phoenix this past weekend, who made the trip a big success for me.
It speaks well for a show when a vendor's sales equal or exceed those made at larger events. Thanks again, sincerely.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Gary Meyer
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Sacramento, California, USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2009 3:16 pm Hey...Hows about that "C6 By Request" ?
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| Is there any progress on that? 'Eagerly looking forward to it's release! |
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Hal Stackhouse
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Muldrow, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2009 6:19 am Herb's Tab
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Just wanted to put in a good word for Herb and his courses. I have several of them and they are great. You can learn a lot from them.
Lokking forward to your next E9th material Herb. Herb is also a great person to deal with and will answer you question if you have any.
Hal Stackhouse
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 31 Jan 2009 9:49 am
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Thanks for the bump, Hal. Mucho appreciado (Texan BS Spanish  )
To the guys and gals who ordered this week: Right now, y'all, I'm in Elko NV for the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, doing a dobro gig with Michael Martin Murphey, but I'll be home Sunday night (2/1/09), and I'll get your orders out Monday.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 8 Feb 2009 7:56 am
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| TTT |
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 17 Feb 2009 8:41 am
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A bump to the top, and a reminder to those purchasing from a foreign country:
CONTACT ME BY EMAIL TO GET THE SHIPPING COSTS! The price for shipping to another country is NOT the same as domestic mail rates.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 26 Feb 2009 8:04 am
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Okay, if I have to bump myself up, I will. Be that way, then!!
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Ken Pippus
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Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 3 Mar 2009 3:47 pm
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My turn to bump.
Friendly, congenial service and very reasonable prices from a guy who is the real deal.
Good, playable arrangements of the tunes you wish you knew. And when you play them, you won't find yourself going "Hmmm, that's not exactly the chord I would have used there."
Got the big bundle, Herb. Thanks.
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 1 Apr 2009 7:30 pm
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Beam me up, Scotty... What? No? Okay, I'll do it myself then.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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John McClung
From:
Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 14 Apr 2009 10:46 am
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Herb's courses are outstanding, and his philosophy of teaching is right on the money!
Herb, are the fish biting lately?
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E9 INSTRUCTION
▪️ If you want to have an ongoing discussion, please email me, don't use the Forum messaging which I detest! steelguitarlessons@earthlink.net |
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Herb Steiner
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Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 5 May 2009 1:45 pm
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Bump up a bit...
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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