Do not worry, new players are everywhere

Larry Behm · From: Mt Angel, Or 97362

I have about 10 new steel players calling me, emailing me, coming for a lesson(s), coming for setup info. Most of them are guitar players with a desire to branch out.

One repairs juke boxes, one is a Pastor, one is in the medcial field, one is a song writer, one is a wind surfing instructor, one runs a music studio, one works for the county, one is a teacher, and the list goes on.

They all share one trait, "I LOVE THAT SOUND".

The Northwest is a hot bed of steelers and I am doing all I can to turn up the heat.

As always, call me
Larry Behm
503-722-7562

Ray Montee · From: Portland, Oregon (deceased)

Nashville's steel player HOWARD WHITE...wrote a great book entitled "All Roads Out of Nashville", describing his years of road work with many of Nashville's top recording artists. Lot's of behind the scenes stories.

Those roads may very well have lead directly to Larry's place.......where he is garnering a bunch of new students, talent and enthusiasts.

Keep up the great work there Larry! Thanks for sharing with all of us.

Tucker Jackson · From: Portland, Oregon, USA

You boys said a mouthful... there seem to be a lot new steelers bubbling up out of nowhere.

I've never bought into the argument that pedal steel is dying out. I meet a new steel player every week or so. In fact, I've met two in the last two day!

Jerry Dragon · From: Gate City Va.

I would certainly like to find me a steeler near the Cn. Mass. N.Y. border to school me. It is either that or the Jethro Boudine correspondence school of steel.

Frank Sprague · From: Custer , Washington, USA

In the 2-cents worth category - -I'm still fairly new at the pedal steel , I've been at it for about a year , and now that some people have heard thru the music grapevine that I might know something about it ,they are calling me for advice, guidance ,or whatever.( had 2 or 3 last week) I don't proclaim to know alot , but I do know more than I did when I started . . It's an interesting little knowledge circle goin' on .But IMHO - what I've noticed is that alot of folks are curious , but when the hard slap of reality hits, only a small percentage will have the patience and determination to become a proficient Steel player .
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Brick Spieth · From: San Jose, California, USA

You do have to have a persistent streak in you, that's for sure. A compartmentalized brain is a plus.

I've found out you can think you have your grips down pretty good, but add a bar and have your brain thinking about intonation and all of a sudden your grips go down the drain. Add pedals and things get exponentially harder.

It still doesn't keep me from flailing away at this thing every chance I get.

And my classic rock/fusion playing buddies think I've gone off the deep end.

That's worth the price of admission right there.

If all the unplayed steels hit the market all at once, I bet you'd be able to get an unbelievable deal on one.

Johan Jansen · From: Europe

The same uphere. Seems every German, Dutch or Belgian town has people who want to learn steelguitar Smile

Johan

Ben Jones · From: Seattle, Washington, USA

I have met three complete and total newbs in the past month alone here in seattle. I was just at the guitar shop and ran into a local dobro player of some reknown. He mentioned that he had just gotten a call from someone asking him if he knew anyone in seattle who gave pedal steel lessons and that he was sad to have to tell this person that he did not. I was equally saddened to have to tell him that I did not either.

I could give a beginner a lesson or two to get em started...but beyond that...it would be a battle of who knows the least and Im sure I'd win.
My good friend is a better player than I (not hard to do, but he's a good player for real) and gives me the occasional lesson when he has time..for which I am most grateful. But to the best of my knowledge there is no one who gives regular lessons.

we could sure use you up here Larry and Tucker.
I'd like to come down to Portland sometime soon, a weeknd day maybe. I really need to do that.

Nigel Mullen · From: Cassilis, New Brunswick, Canada

Years ago Jeff Newman had a course out to teach guys where there were no teachers available. The way it worked was Jeff sent a booklet and a backup trak recording to the student each month. The student would complete the required assignment, record it on cassette tape and sent it back to Jeff. Jeff would then assess the student's playing and return the tape with his comments and instructions on what the student was doing wrong/right with suggestions on how to correct things etc. I know when I was learning how to play steel these monthly lessons were what got me off the ground as there were no teachers available up here in the boonies. If some of the pros would do a course like that again it would certainly help people in a similar situation. Just my thoughts Nigel

Jim Walker · From: Headland, AL

I been at it nearly 3 years in what seems to be a steel player desert, "few and far between". I tell you what helped me more than anything is being an active member of ISGCC. I have learned something from every member there. I got such a jump start, I was out on the band stand in 6 months. That's where the real learning began. Performing on weekends and many continued hours of hanging around the Conference Room has really helped me pretty far along. The Forum of course and Youtube has been very helpful as well.

I too am a Lead Guitarist turned Steeler. I had played a B-bender Tele for a number of years and realized that PSG was the next logical progression. I must admit, I also thought having the extra skills would someday enhance my financial status. I was correct. Smile

JW
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Dennis Lee · From: Forest Grove, Oregon, USA

We are lucky to have Larry here in the Portland area and Northwest. He is always willing to give of his time to share his knowledge with new players. He has spent many hours setting-up my countless guitars and imparting his wisdom on the pedal steel. You can catch Larry and his great band at one of Portland's finest "twist-and-shout" country nightclubs at least once a month. Kudos to Larry!

Frank Sprague · From: Custer , Washington, USA

"Add pedals and things get expotential harder"
Yes ,you speak the truth Brick - But I can't wait to get back up in my studio for a few more rounds with my Sho-Bud - I still have a tough time every now and then rolling my foot off the B pedal and onto the A - I can never seem to get all of the A - - - I've tried adjusting that rascal up and down to get a better bite on it , wearing diferrent shoes , no shoes , snoshoes , whatever ,sounds like a sick cat . . . I'll get it - it's just a matter of when .
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Steve Hotra · From: Camas, Washington

Larry Behm · From: Mt Angel, Or 97362

Steve you need to get back here, there is a lot more fun to be had.

Larry

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