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Larry Behm
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Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 29 Mar 2009 9:02 am |
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I am gearing up to give private lessons for anyone wishing to learn to play pedal steel guitar.
I have been doing this for years in the local area and now I want to reach out to others who care to spend a weekend with me on a one on one situation and really get at the basics of playing.
I am going to charge $350 for the week end. That includes transportation from and to the airport, meals, lodging and of course two days of instruction. If a person drove to Oregon, or stayed in a motel, or brought a box lunch we will adjust the price accordinly.
I focus on learning techniques of how to play, the importance of blocking, playing in pockets, improvising, guitar adjustment, etc. Bring your questions we will find the answers.
Over the years (35) I have helped 35 -40 players get a better handle on how to play, I know I can help you too.
As always, call me, let's talk
Larry Behm
503-722-7562
Last edited by Larry Behm on 8 May 2009 11:19 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Bryan Daste
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Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 29 Mar 2009 9:44 am
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| Larry's the man!! |
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Kenn Geiger
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Salem, Oregon, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2009 4:11 pm
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This is too important to be lost in the mix - Larry is a Motivated and Compassionate Player/Instructor.
Kenn |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 5 Apr 2009 8:10 am Personally............................
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I have been so blessed and fortunate to have enjoyed a long steel guitar playing career involving radio, television, dance halls and clubs........playing both lap steel and pedal steel....
that "I'd NEVER THINK of charging a student for lessons".......as long as he/she is truly committed and dedicated to wanting to discover the rich rewards of playing this fabulously beautiful instrument.
"GIVING BACK" is what it's all about! It's the least I could do for an aspiring student.
After 60 years of playing steel guitar and after having taught many, many students the art of playing steel guitar, I'm just thankful that GOD has given me this opportunity to repay. |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 6 Apr 2009 4:04 am
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Ray this is exactly what I have done for 35 years, but transportation to and from the airport, food for 2 days, lodging and 2 days of instruction should be worth something don't you think?
Larry Behm
503-722-7562 |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 6 Apr 2009 6:35 am
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I don't think there is anything inherently wrong with Larry charging for lessons. Larry's knowledge has value. His expertise is the culmination of 35+ years of experience playing steel. His time is valuable as well. Time taken to teach, could be otherwise spent with family, practicing or fulfilling the other obligations in his life.
We pay $$ for tablature, DVD/CD instruction courses, etc, so why not pay for personal lessons? ...... Ray, when is the last time you you took your car to a mechanic and expected him to teach you how to fix it for free? |
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Ray Montee
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Portland, Oregon (deceased)
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Posted 6 Apr 2009 10:04 am For clarification.........................
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My post was not meant to start a controversy........
My post was not intended to be a criticism of LARRY... or anything about his teaching practices.
All of what you say Tony.....is legitimate in every way, I must agree.
I was just making a comment, as viewed from my own perspective. Sorry it offended you. |
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Tony Glassman
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The Great Northwest
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Posted 6 Apr 2009 10:56 am
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No offense taken, Ray.
By the way, it was nice getting a chance to visit with you again at the Portland Steel-o-ganza @ Jubitz' last weekend. .... I'm sorry to hear you're no longer playing out in public. I was looking forward to hearing some great lap-steel. |
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Dennis Lee
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Forest Grove, Oregon, USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2009 8:47 am re: lessons
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| Great idea, Larry! I support your idea for offering lessons. A man's time is certainly worth something. Larry has done so much for free for myself and others. If a player wants to get undivided attention and focus, then lessons are the way to go. |
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Larry Behm
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Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 11 Apr 2009 9:40 am
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I have noticed that there is a ton of new material coming our way. This is FANTASTIC. Keep em coming boys and girls, we need all we can get.
For those who want to learn HOW to play all of this great stuff call me, let's talk. Oregon is beautiful in the summer. 
Larry Behm
503-722-7562 |
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Mark Simpson
From:
Oregon, USA
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Posted 3 May 2009 2:14 pm lessons
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| I first meet Larry in 1973..he had been playing a couple years and I had just started with a single 10 Wheeler. I had no idea of how to play this thing or where to go for instruction. Larry got me started on the right tract... tons of information,CDs,tab and one on one lessons. If you are thinking about learning or someone looking for advanced lessons this would be the best 350 dollars you ever spent. |
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John McClung
From:
Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 4 May 2009 1:45 pm
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This is an incredible value: 2 full days of instruction; transportation; meals; lodging...wow! You go, Larry!
And Larry knows his stuff, and I bet he's a great teacher, the testimonials confirm that.
Larry, I'm glad you're so far away, I can't compete with that deal here in L.A.!
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 8 May 2009 11:24 am
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Thanks guys for the great support, our first steeler (Jeff Massie)is coming from ND in a week. He only has a night or two to spend, but if he has the "fever" I know we can ease the pain.
As always, call, let's talk
Larry Behm
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Ken Metcalf
From:
San Antonio Texas USA
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Posted 10 May 2009 7:17 am
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Very commendable Larry, More people should promote Pedal Steel and encourage personal one on one work shops.
I would come up, but only if I could use a C&W guitar.
Keep up the good work
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Little Walter PF-89.
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 2 Jul 2009 4:43 am
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The weather is great in Oregon this time of year.
Larry Behm
503-722-7562 |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 9 Aug 2009 10:23 am
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TTT
Larry Behm |
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Dennis Lee
From:
Forest Grove, Oregon, USA
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Posted 13 Aug 2009 9:16 am Larry
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Bump for Larry!
Larry got me up and running just a few years ago. I will be back putting a straw in his ear to learn what I can from him again soon. Great guy, great mentor, great player. |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 21 Aug 2009 2:12 pm
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Randy from Idaho will be coming in Sept for a day, you could be next.
Larry Behm
503-722-7562 |
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Rick Schacter
From:
Portland, Or.
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Posted 21 Aug 2009 3:23 pm Re: Larry
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| Dennis Lee wrote: |
Bump for Larry!
Great guy, great mentor, great player. |
Absolutely true.
The only thing I would like to add to this is how greatful I am to Larry for helping me out when I first started learning how to play pedal steel guitar.
Everytime I've gone to Larry's house, I always leave feeling inspired to keep practicing and trying to improve my skills as a steel guitarist.
Rick |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 9 Sep 2009 4:25 am
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Fall is coming, after you get through cutting 12 cords of wood for winter come spend some time behind the steel with me.
I will teach you how to play, I will motivate you to play.
Larry Behm
503-722-7562 |
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Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 28 Sep 2009 4:17 am
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Time is wasting and you are not getting any younger. The snow passes are still clear.
Larry Behm |
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