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Topic: DC Area Universal 12 Lessons? |
Aaron Morgan
From:
Washington, DC
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Posted 24 Aug 2022 8:51 am |
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Hi all,
I recently moved to Washington DC (in Dupont Circle area) and I'm seeking pedal steel lessons for a Universal 12 (S12, 8/5 Fessenden).
This is a guitar that I inherited from my father (David Morgan, also on this forum) and I'm eager to get started. I'm a guitarist, bassist, songwriter, but haven't had steel experience until now.
Thanks for any pointers in the right direction! |
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Jon Voth
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2022 6:09 pm
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You may not, but let me know if you do. I've been playing almost 5 years and wish I had a regular teacher in the area when I had started the instrument (I work at Ft. Myer).
You might get a starter lesson from Billy Cooper in Orange VA. |
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Jim Palenscar
From:
Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2022 7:05 am
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| Hi Aaron- great to see you here! You don't need a universal teacher- just a C6 teacher as lowering the 4 and 8 strings w the knee lever puts you in B6 tuning- 1 fret below the std C6. |
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Dave Van Allen
From:
Souderton, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 30 Aug 2022 10:31 am
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I play often in DC area; I live north of Philly, But aam originally from DC, with deep musical roots there…and I play Universal
I will let you know my schedule and perhaps we can meet…
there are several fine players in DC but I don’t know who teaches around there anymore. I am open to Zoom conference.
I agree with Jim Palenscar, understanding 6th tuning will help, in relating the Uni to steel guitar performances of the past.
but I suggest if you are just starting, try to play it as one big a$$ tuning, instead of thinking of it as the ‘E9 “side” / B6 “side”. ‘
I also agree a trip to Billy Cooper's in Orange VA is in order.
My 2 cents |
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John Sims
From:
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Posted 3 Sep 2022 12:17 pm
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Look for Jeff Newman's videos and lessons on the U12. They're awesome!
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Best Regards,
John
1997 Carter U-12 Double Body-Natural Birdseye Maple-8p/5k, Peavey Nashville 1000 Amp, Goodrich L10K Vol. Pedal, Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss CE-5 Chorus, Behringer UMC-204HD Audio Interface, AKAI MPK Mini MK3 Professional Midi Keyboard/Controller, Gretsch Bobtail Resonator, Fender Banjo, Rondo SX Lap Steel (C6), DIY Lap Steel (Open D), and a few Mojo Hand Cigar Box Guitars (MojoHandGuitars.com). |
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Bob Hoffnar
From:
Austin, Tx
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Posted 3 Sep 2022 7:13 pm
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There is tons of work to do just getting started. Your tuning is secondary. Learn the basics from somebody who plays at a professional level and who can help you with fundamental technique. Then you can apply that information to whatever tuning you use. Susan Alcorn up in Baltimore plays a 12 string tuning. She is an amazing player.
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Bob |
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