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Topic: "Boot Camp" comes to you!!! |
Mike Sweeney
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Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2013 8:45 am |
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In these tough economic times, I realize that for some of you, travelling to Nashville to take a "Boot Camp" is not feasible. That being said, I have taken steps to make it more affordable and available.
Beginning Feb. 11, 2013, "Boot Camp" sessions will be available on Skype! These sessions will be done in 2 hour blocks, day or night, weekday or weekend. You may book up to 3 sessions a day. Each session will be $50.00. Payment will be accepted via PayPal only and must be made 12 hours prior to the session. Please email me for schedule availability.
steelplayer1960@gmail.com
I'll be glad to answer any questions you may have and am looking forward to hearing from you.
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Greg Wisecup
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Troy, Ohio
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Posted 23 Jan 2013 10:47 am
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Okay; I couldn't wait any longer!
Look; here are the facts
1) You won't find a better player
2) You won't find a better instructor
3) You won't find anyone who's mastered both necks
4) You won't find anyone who is gifted in any genre
5) You won't find anyone more patient
..and you don't have to leave the comfort of your own home! I'm not sure why he didn't do it earlier but here it is! Any skill level is welcome. If you've played for any length of time you've heard him. If your fairly new; ck him out on youtube!
Sounds like a no brainer to me. Make sure to record your lessons. You'll always have them to refer back to and believe me, there will be plenty to refer back to!
Mike; your fixin to git busy! Greg
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 23 Jan 2013 10:50 am
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Thanks Greg. I hope so. 
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Mike Sweeney
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Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2013 6:35 am
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Thanks for the response guys. Keep those emails coming in.
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Teddy Lloyd
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 24 Jan 2013 4:20 pm
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| Every thing Greg said |
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Steve Leonard
From:
Bristol,VA.,U.S.A
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Posted 24 Jan 2013 7:29 pm
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Great news Mike. One on One lessons with one of the best players in Nashville right in your own home. It don't get no better than that!  |
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Diane Diekman
From:
South Dakota, USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2013 7:05 am boot camp
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Mike, I know I'll be called nitpicky for saying this, but I wonder if you could find a term other than boot camp to describe your course. Boot camps are physical and they're tough. How can sitting in your living room and working on your computer possibly qualify as boot camp? It's become a common term and has totally lost its meaning. Real estate gurus use it all the time for their seminars, and it always makes me think they must never have gone through a boot camp or they wouldn't use the term.
I'm on a one-woman campaign to stamp out the misuse of "boot camp" and "hero" and "myself," and to get people to stop saying GOO instead of Opry. Yes, I know that's called tilting at windmills. You may ignore me.
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Diane Diekman
Sioux Falls SD
Author of "Live Fast, Love Hard: The Faron Young Story"
Author of "Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins" |
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Mike Sweeney
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Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2013 7:30 am
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Diane,
While I respect the fact that you have the right to have your opinion, I respectfully submit that you should also allow others that same right. The reasons I decided on the "Boot Camp" name for my school ten years ago were as follows:
1. At that time, Jeff Newman was still living and teaching. His one on one program was called "Top Gun School". (Note the military connotation.)
2. This program was designed to be very intensive and very fast paced (i.e. a military training program).
3. My family has a long history of military service and this was a nod to that service.
4. I did and still do feel this was a thought provoking title that did and still does create interest.
This being said, I am sorry that you have taken offense to the name of my school, but I see no reason to make a change. Probably the best reason for the name is that I LIKE IT!!!
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Diane Diekman
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South Dakota, USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2013 7:50 am
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I didn't say I was offended, and I'm not. "Liking it" is always a good reason for doing something.
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Diane Diekman
Sioux Falls SD
Author of "Live Fast, Love Hard: The Faron Young Story"
Author of "Twentieth Century Drifter: The Life of Marty Robbins" |
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Greg Wisecup
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Troy, Ohio
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Sam White R.I.P.
From:
Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 25 Jan 2013 1:43 pm
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Greg what song is that you can not get out of your head.
Sam White
Mike I'm glad you are keeping your name Boot Camp as I was in the Army and it was boot camp.
Sam white
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Dynalap lap 8 String Lap Steel Fender frontman 25B speaker changed Boss TU-12H Tuner.Founder and supporter of the Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association Founder of the New England Steel Guitar Association and the Greeneville TN Steel Jams and now founder of the North Carolina Steel Guitar Jams. Honorary member of the Rhode Island Steel Guitar Association,Member of The New England Steel Guitar Association.
Member of the Florida Steel Guitar Club,and member of Mid Atlantic Steel Guitar Association |
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 25 Jan 2013 6:09 pm
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Click on the link Sam
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Jerry Fleming
From:
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
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Posted 26 Jan 2013 7:19 am
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Howdy Mike,
This is a great idea and I look forward to spending some time with you! I need to get a video camera and mic of some type. I know this is a lot of work for you and I commend you for making this available and very affordable.
My best to you you and Teresa,
Jerry |
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Gary Reed
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Posted 26 Jan 2013 7:06 pm
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What is a good camera to use?
Anyone know Mickey Adams camera.
That one changes positions easily.
Good looking picture too! |
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 27 Jan 2013 7:43 am
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Hitachi HD DVD Cam....Good mic in it too...
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2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
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Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
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Posted 27 Jan 2013 7:44 am
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Hitachi HD DVD Cam....Good mic in it too...
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ARTIST RELATIONS: MSA GUITARS
2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders! |
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Gary Reed
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Posted 27 Jan 2013 8:12 am
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Mickey,
That thing is nearly $400 !!!
There has to be a layman version of something. |
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2013 8:29 am
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Gary,
You can get a webcam at Walmart for $20.00 on up that will serve the purpose of this. The HD ones are a little higher but nowhere near that high.
If you have any questions about the Boot Camp via Skype just email me.
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BOBBY JACKS
From:
Fort Madison, Iowa
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Posted 27 Jan 2013 9:54 am Boot Camp
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| I Think It's A Great Name And I Have BEEN In Boot Camp. US MILITARY And I Have Also Sat In Front Of Mike Sweeney and believe me if you Have never played a steel guitar and I mean NEVER PLAYED One and not just sat at it It is Like Being in the Military TOUGH. KEEP Up The Great Work Mike (BJ) |
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 27 Jan 2013 12:18 pm
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| Another thumbs up for "boot camp" name,,,,if I can get the necessary equipment and figure out how to set it up ,,,this is something I would like to do. |
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 27 Jan 2013 2:44 pm
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Sonny and everyone else. All you need is a webcam with microphone [$20.00 at walmart]. Skype is FREE. Compare that with price of lesson plus,1. Transportation to Nashville. 2, Cost of motel/hotel room. 3, Food. You are getting the same instruction at a fraction of the cost plus, you won't miss any work or playing gigs if you don't want to.
There are 3 different time slots 6 days a week to choose from.
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Greg Wisecup
From:
Troy, Ohio
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Posted 28 Jan 2013 9:03 am
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Yes boy's and girls it's simple math. Skype is money in your pocket.
Midnight in Amarillo!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q96ta41EPsc
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Derby SD-10 4&5 Black!(duh)/
Derby D-10/Steelers Choice/
Goodrich 120/ 2- Katana Boss 100's
/Nashville 400
RV-3/ Zoom MS-50G
As long as I'm down in the mix I'm Fantastic! |
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2013 9:06 am
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OK folks, time to start booking your time slots. The only slot open on the 11th is 7PM-9PM. The rest of the first week is starting to fill up. If you know the day and time you want, book early!!!
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Gary Reed
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Posted 28 Jan 2013 9:39 am
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Mike,
Are you EST or CST ? |
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Mike Sweeney
From:
Nashville,TN,USA
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Posted 28 Jan 2013 10:15 am
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Gary--All posted times are Central Standard Time
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