| Visit Our Catalog at SteelGuitarShopper.com |

Post new topic Lessons in Nashville?
Reply to topic
Author Topic:  Lessons in Nashville?
Michael Garnett

 

From:
Seattle, WA
Post  Posted 17 Apr 2005 11:17 pm    
Reply with quote

Thought I'd post this here, instead of another forum where it might not be seen. Sorry.

Anyway, me and a couple buddies from the music school out here are making a pilgrimage to Nashville around the last week of May, first week of June area. I was going to see what I could do to find one or more steel lessons out that way. Also, my two friends are 6 string guys, and I was wondering if anybody had any contacts out there who might be able to stand giving a couple Telecaster picking lessons for them.

Post back or e-mail me if you can help us.

Thanks in advance,

-Garnett

------------------
Uva Uvam Videndo Varia Fit
Carter D-10, Deltafex, Nashville 400, Shure UM-1 in-ear monitors
Alvarez A-100 Mandolin
Squier 5 string P Bass Custom
------------------------

View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Al Miller


From:
Waxahachie Texas
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2005 11:04 am    
Reply with quote


Mike!!
There Are A few options for Both
your self and your guitar playing buddies
Mike Sweeney Gives One One Lessons Im Not Sure If he Is availble or wants to take on a single day student .. but he is one of the greats in town and a guy could learn a load from him in a day .. if he dosent reply to this or see this post in a day or two e-mail me and i will see if i can contact him for you ..
also joe wright i understand has opened a steel guitar school in nashville
joe travels a bunch and i dont know if he is availble either but i think you can get in touch with them both right here on the forum .. mike would know about a guitar teacher as well for your friend..
i hope this helps ..
Boo Miller
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Michael Garnett

 

From:
Seattle, WA
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2005 12:15 pm    
Reply with quote

Thanks for the quick reply, Al. I got an e-mail from Mike Sweeney today. I've got a huge book by Joe Wright here, and I'm not all the way through it yet. Can anyone comment on his 4 pick style? Could he still help out a 3 pick guy like myself?

Thanks a bunch.

-Garnett

------------------
Uva Uvam Videndo Varia Fit
Carter D-10, Deltafex, Nashville 400, Shure UM-1 in-ear monitors
Alvarez A-100 Mandolin
Squier 5 string P Bass Custom
------------------------

View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Jim Cohen


From:
Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2005 12:22 pm    
Reply with quote

Yes, all of Joe's techniques are adaptable to playing with 3 picks.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Michael Garnett

 

From:
Seattle, WA
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2005 12:24 pm    
Reply with quote

Just 25% slower....
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Larry Bell


From:
Englewood, Florida
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2005 12:46 pm    
Reply with quote

25% slower than Joe is still faster than most anyone else.

------------------
Larry Bell - email: larry@larrybell.org - gigs - Home Page
2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Al Miller


From:
Waxahachie Texas
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2005 1:36 pm    
Reply with quote


Speed Comes With PRACTICE
And A Whole Lot Of Yrs Of It..
It Dosent Matter How Many Picks You
use.. and to answer your Question
im sure the 3 pick thing is fine with joe.. remember not too many players out there where 4 picks it works for joe but it may not for me or you ..
mike can also show you A ton of speed pickin... he doesnt need to take a backseat to anybody when it comes to speed ... its all in That Right Hand ..
and practice..
Boo Miller
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Michael Garnett

 

From:
Seattle, WA
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2005 4:43 pm    
Reply with quote

Larry got the joke!

Besides, everybody knows that if just slapping 4 picks on made you faster, everyone would be doing it.

But they'd still play slower than me, because I have a red guitar, and Jeff Newman told me that all red guitars are faster than any other guitars. Even if I played with a flatpick.

-MG
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Larry Strawn


From:
Golden Valley, Arizona, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2005 5:43 pm    
Reply with quote

Michael,,
Blue guitars are really Slow,, I know I own one!! lol...
Larry

------------------
Emmons S/D-10, 3/4, Sessions 400 Ltd. Home Grown E/F Rack
"ROCKIN COUNTRY"

View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Don Sowersby


From:
New Braunfels, TX
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2005 7:30 pm    
Reply with quote

Mikey,

I guess my problem is I only use 1 pick and no knee lever

Don

[This message was edited by Don Sowersby on 18 April 2005 at 08:32 PM.]

View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Willie Crisel

 

From:
Charlotte, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 18 Apr 2005 8:16 pm    
Reply with quote

my buddy danny momhamad is a world class picker on 6 string and steel,,i know he teaches guitar,,i took some steel lessons from mike sweeney,,he's a great teacher,,email me and i will give you danny's number for guitar lesson
View user's profile Send private message
Alan Rudd

 

From:
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Post  Posted 25 Apr 2005 9:49 am    
Reply with quote

How would a guy go about finding out about Joe's school in Nashville?
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Michael Garnett

 

From:
Seattle, WA
Post  Posted 25 Apr 2005 11:28 am    
Reply with quote

Sorry I haven't gotten back with you guys. The trip is sortof up in the air right now, depending on whether my buddies are going to stay in town and/or get jobs.

I'll keep in touch, but it's looking like we won't make it right now.

-MG
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Jump to:  
Please review our Forum Rules and Policies
Our Online Catalog
Strings, CDs, instruction, and steel guitar accessories
www.SteelGuitarShopper.com

The Steel Guitar Forum
148 S. Cloverdale Blvd.
Cloverdale, CA 95425 USA

Click Here to Send a Donation

Email SteelGuitarForum@gmail.com for technical support.


BIAB Styles
Ray Price Shuffles for Band-in-a-Box
by Jim Baron