Lack of Video Instruction

Bill Miller · Post by **Bill Miller** » 4 Jul 2005 1:40 pm

I'm surprised at how few instructional videos seem to be available for pedal steel. I'm sure there must be more around than I'm aware of, but where? The only one I have is Bruce Bouton's video which is great if you're just starting out but I'd like to see more choices. I wonder why Bruce only did the one? I'd love to see some video courses by Paul Franklin, Buddy Emmons, Mike Johnson, Tommy White etc. I far prefer video instruction to books and CDs, I seem to absorb things much faster if someone shows me how rather than tells me how.

Richard Gonzales · Post by **Richard Gonzales** » 4 Jul 2005 2:33 pm

Jeff Newman has many videos that will take you where ever you want to go!

Larry Behm · Post by **Larry Behm** » 4 Jul 2005 3:51 pm

www.aracnet.com/~lcbehm

Larry Behm
503-722-7562

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 4 Jul 2005 4:14 pm

Tommy White and Paul Franklin both have videos available. They are advanced material, but worth it to see these guys explain what they feel is important.

Jeff Newman has instruction at all level. There are many more, I won't attempt to mention them all because I'm sure I'll forget someone.

Here a list from the SGC catalog.

I don't think there's any lack of PSG video instruction.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 4 Jul 2005 4:16 pm

And Joe Wright, too. Most of his are now on DVD too.

Bowie Martin · Post by **Bowie Martin** » 4 Jul 2005 5:26 pm

Unless you have a lot of years left, you will never be able to go through Jeff Newman's courses/tapes, etc...Most complete library of instructional material ever assembled; plus plenty of others too, some really advanced..You are in for a treat.

Robert Salomone · Post by **Robert Salomone** » 4 Jul 2005 11:17 pm

I bought the Bruce Bouton DVD out of curiosity wanting to learn something new.
I think this could have been a good instructional if it had been planned out better. He gets off to a good start on a couple of the instructionals, then seems to get off track. He plays some nice licks, taking the time to explain exactly how to play them, then rockets off on his own,which are the ones I wanted to learn

He's a great player, but I had trouble trying to figure out some of the dialogue as the audio track from his mike was very weak, however the instrument's audio sounded fine. Unfortunately there's no tablature included with the DVD, nor mention of where it can be obatined. My preference is the DVD format, it would be beneficial if these instructionals had numeric tabs on them so you could go back to an exact point on the DVD and replay when needed.[This message was edited by Robert Salomone on 05 July 2005 at 12:20 AM.]

Bill Miller · Post by **Bill Miller** » 5 Jul 2005 2:10 am

Thanks for the replies, there's more avaialable in video than I thought. I still haven't found anything by Paul Franklin though. First thing I should do is invest in a DVD player since a lot of the titles are switching to that format.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 5 Jul 2005 3:11 am

Bill,
You can order Paul's Video from my parents.
#615-865-4754

Thanks,
Theresa

Larry Robbins · Post by **Larry Robbins** » 5 Jul 2005 3:30 am

www.steelguitar.net

Mark Herrick · Post by **Mark Herrick** » 5 Jul 2005 12:49 pm

I think this could have been a good instructional if it had been planned out better.

Instructional videos are sometimes lacking in the area of production value...and that's putting it mildly in the case of some...

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David Cobb · Post by **David Cobb** » 5 Jul 2005 8:15 pm

Emmons Guitar Co. offers a series of video's featuring Steve Palousek.
Good teacher and if you've seen him perform, you know he's an awesome player.

Bill Miller · Post by **Bill Miller** » 8 Jul 2005 1:24 pm

Thanks Theresa, do you know of any place online that has a description of the video? ( ie. is it geared to E9 specifically? )

Jack Latimer · Post by **Jack Latimer** » 8 Jul 2005 2:24 pm

I recommend the Jeff Newman material. As a beginner, everything I have purchased has helped me soooooooo much. Invest in it -- you won't be disappointed.

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 8 Jul 2005 2:44 pm

Paul Franklin has a video? What, where, when and how much?

John Hughey has videos, too. Be still, my credit card.

thanks,
Drew

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Drew Howard - website - Fessenden D-10 8/8, Fessenden SD-12 5/5 (Ext E9), Magnatone S-8, N400's, BOSS RV-3

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