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| Eynowd |
Posted - 03/22/2016 : 4:47:11 PM
I'm finding myself stuck breaking away from tab, so I'm seriously considering getting a lesson or several.
Sadly, I won't be able to go to Hawaii in person any time soon, so I'm limited to getting lessons via Skype.
So: who's currently offering lessons in this way and who would people recommend? (An idea about lesson pricing would also be very useful, given the relatively weak status of the Australian dollar right now)
And what sort of hardware would be needed? |
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| rleach |
Posted - 09/08/2021 : 06:02:09 AM
Earl... Oh yes. I have spent countless hours on YT watching Led and Fran amongst others. Thanks for the feedback. Ron |
| Earl |
Posted - 09/07/2021 : 12:07:53 PM
It occurred to me that while I gave you some information, I never actually answered your original question. I would be OK with Skype/Zoom/etc for lessons (and have even taught a few myself but not slack key). My problem is an erratic work schedule and the inability to commit to a weekly lesson and get in my practice. Some weeks I work 70 hours, some weeks I have very little to do - and there is no way to predict that. With adults, the few guitar lessons I give are done every other week. Life just gets in the way.
I never see any videos on Facebook, as I don't go there - not now, not ever. I appreciate when artists go outside the FB world and put videos on their web site or on YT. I suggest that you search for Fran Guidry and Uncle Led and the many YouTube videos that Fran has posted - suh-weet! |
| rleach |
Posted - 09/05/2021 : 11:18:29 AM
Did you guys see some of the videos being posted on FaceBook from George Kahumoku's workshop this week? They are on the group page, titled George Kahumoku's Slack Key Workshop. I really liked seeing what they had to say and some of the videos were at least fun to watch even though they are being done by their phones. I'd like to see a program if anyone has one. |
| rleach |
Posted - 09/02/2021 : 04:39:51 AM
Agreed. Avoid the big shiny objects for now . ha ha |
| Earl |
Posted - 08/31/2021 : 04:12:41 AM
I really like Jeff's DVD instructional video, purchased directly from him after a concert. It is listed as "beginning" and heaven help me if he ever comes out with an "advanced". I have to set sections to loop over and over to catch the subtle little things he shows in passing.
Ron, I also get the follow-through issue. I suggest that you finish working through Mark's Jam Play lessons before diving headlong into something else. It is so tempting to skip around to the next shiny object.... oh look, a squirrel!  |
| rleach |
Posted - 08/29/2021 : 04:56:48 AM
You know Chunky. I've been tempted to subscribe to Jeff's lessons but I havent worked my way through Mark Nelsons yet. i am about 30% through. For me, im trying to avoid my old problems and that is not sticking through to the end. |
| rleach |
Posted - 08/29/2021 : 04:53:41 AM
Thanks Chunky. ive been catching Jeff on his live Stageit shows every week. Stageit.com. |
| chunky monkey |
Posted - 08/28/2021 : 5:57:22 PM
Jeff Peterson has the Cadillac web site for learning Slack Key. Many dozens of songs (maybe hundreds), three skill levels, real-time lessons on Saturday and it's reasonably priced. He also does custom video and tab lessons if he has time (He's done a couple for me that were great on tunes not likely to show up on his regular list). I've been a subscriber for three years. If I'd had his stuff 18 years ago I might be a pro by now (right?). JeffPetersonGuitar.com. |
| rleach |
Posted - 08/28/2021 : 06:08:59 AM
Eyonwood.. I know this is 5 years late but for anyone who might have the same questions. Mark Nelson's Jam Play lessons will certainly help. You can watch the video, listen to the midi and slow it down as slow as you want and also read the notes he offers. Especially good as he talks about playing the melody from the specific shord sahapes.
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Originally posted by Eynowd
OK, I'll give that a go when I'm away next week. :)
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| vscotth |
Posted - 12/21/2016 : 5:44:05 PM
Gday Geoff,
I have published a book about slack key tunings. You may find it a useful reference. Information about the book can be found at www.slackkeytunings.com.
Cheers,
Scott |
| Admin |
Posted - 03/31/2016 : 10:32:22 AM
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Originally posted by Earl
Just an opinion here, but this almost seems like a topic worthy of its own area on the "Instruction" page, along with books, videos, camps, etc. It might stand out better among the general discussion in the general forum. (It is easy to suggest work for someone else). 
That's fair. I suppose our discussion is about a "live lesson" only over Skype? I've moved it here before my head starts to spin. |
| slipry1 |
Posted - 03/29/2016 : 12:05:35 PM
I've been taking Hawaiian steel from Alan Akaka for about 4 years. It was impossible at first to play together, since the basic Skype was half duplex, resulting in about a 2 second delay. About a year ago, the update (what you get today) included full duplex transmission, and the problem is gone. I know that, in addition to Alan, John Ely gives steel lessons via Skype. I also use Skype with Mark Roeder in Wisconsin and Rene Ranti in Amsterdam, NL. Go for it, I say. |
| Earl |
Posted - 03/28/2016 : 08:48:01 AM
Just an opinion here, but this almost seems like a topic worthy of its own area on the "Instruction" page, along with books, videos, camps, etc. It might stand out better among the general discussion in the general forum. (It is easy to suggest work for someone else). |
| Admin |
Posted - 03/28/2016 : 06:35:28 AM
I've never taken a lesson via Skype but I recently rehearsed with a friend using Facetime. It worked reasonably well. It was definitely preferable to driving 1.5 hours each way. Ultimately, it will require that your computer has a camera, mic, and decent internet connection.
Kimo West teaches via Skype. He is a great player so might be worth looking in to.
Good luck! |
| neeej |
Posted - 03/28/2016 : 05:43:32 AM
Don't let "doing it right" bother you...if you like the sound, you're doing it right <G> |
