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Max Wellington
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Texas, USA
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Posted 9 Jan 2020 3:43 pm |
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Hello all - brand new to pedal steel. I’ve heard Jeffran College instructionals are a great start but word on the street is you order direct and never receive? Any used materials for sale? Or other recommendations too.
Thanks a bunch,
Max Wellington |
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Justin Emmert
From:
Greensboro, NC
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Posted 9 Jan 2020 4:08 pm
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In my opinion and order of importance for a beginner:
1. Personal 1 on 1 with a steel teacher.
2. Skype lessons with one of the many instructors found here on the forum.
3. Paul Franklin Method E9 fundamentals
4. Paul Franklin Method- full course
5. Newman material or other material offered here by forumites. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2020 9:00 am
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There is beginner material for sale on ebay, published by Mel Bay that's worth taking a look at. 
Erv |
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Tom Beck
From:
Farmington Missouri
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Posted 10 Jan 2020 12:51 pm Steel guitar courses.
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| I started with Newman's Steel Guitar Techniques, Right Hand Alpha, then the "Up from the top" series. Jeff's courses are a great way to start in my opinion. Hopefully the company will get their issues resolved. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2020 12:56 pm
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The material I learned the most from when starting on the pedal steel was: "The Anthology of Pedal Steel" by Dewitt Scott.
This was published by the Mel Bay and is still available for around $20.00
Erv |
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Max Wellington
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2020 1:41 pm
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Many thanks everyone! I should be able to learn something with all of these options 
I’ve been a six-stringer for 30 years but I think I’ve found a new home.
Great appreciation for the contributions to this incredible forum.
Max |
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David Nugent
From:
Gum Spring, Va.
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Posted 10 Jan 2020 1:50 pm
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| Pedal Steel Guitar instruction manual by Winnie Winston and Bill Keith, started many of us on our way. Available from 'Oak Publications' I believe. |
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Paul Norman
From:
Washington, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2020 4:18 pm
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| Amazon has a Bruce Bouton Course that is good. He goes into a lot of detail of the things you need to know. |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 10 Jan 2020 7:43 pm
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| Agree with Ken about the Winnie Winston book. Although somewhat dated, everyone should have a copy. |
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Gene Tani
From:
Pac NW
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Posted 10 Jan 2020 11:52 pm
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http://www.steelguitarscanada.com/online-store/jeff-newman/
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http://www.steelguitarscanada.com/online-store/jeff-newman-instruction/
I'm guessing most of these are *not* beginner level (I have around 8 or 10 of his books). Agree with advice to seek out face to face or skype lessons, I just signed up to start with John McClung in Wash state. Also watch Paul Franklin courses, youtube channels of Mickey Adams, Eddy Dunlap, Travis Toy,Zane King etc
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John McClung
From:
Olympia WA, USA
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Posted 11 Jan 2020 12:34 am
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Max, Jeff Newman's material is quite good at showing you WHAT to do, but not necessarily WHY you're doing it in that way.
In my Skype teaching I personalize my approach to just about every student in big and little ways, including considering how you learn best. I teach pretty holistically to train you to be a good musician, not just a good steel player.
I've helped hundreds of eager students wrap their heads around the E9 neck, email me and I'll get you a PDF course overview. Many students have been Texans!
If possible, plan to attend the March 2020 TSGA steel guitar show near Dallas, very inspiring experience and you might find a local teacher near you!
Scotty's books are also excellent, the Anthology volume is top notch but all over the map as far as proficiency required to play some of the songs.
Herb Steiner's material is likewise excellent. And for beginners, Jay Leach has a terrific book published by Mel Bay, "First Lessons: pedal steel guitar."
Paul Franklin's courses are great, just not personalized, although he does offer feedback on videos submitted by students, that's pretty amazing! The method course I would say is not where a newbie should start. The Foundations course is a better kick-off point. Since you've been playing guitar for 30 years, the Method course might be suited for you.
Here are some forum links with comments from many of my past students:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=2468417#2468417
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=283937&highlight=
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=300753
All best,
John McClung
Pedal Steel Lessons, Casuals, Sessions
Olympia, WA 98512
Email & PayPal fees – steelguitarlessons@earthlink.net
Website – http://steelguitarlessons.com
Skype name: professortwang
Cell & text: 310-480-0717
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