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Topic: Instructors in Chicago
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Cory Jensen
Member From: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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posted 26 September 2003 11:41 AM
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Do any of you know of any good Pedal Steel Teachers in Chicago?I live right in the city about a mile from Wrigley field. The catch is I don't have a car, so I need someone in the city that either has a pedal steel for students or can come to my place. I can't feasibly lug my 70 pound Sho-Bud LDG all over town on the train and buses. Any ideas? |
Bob Watson
Member From: Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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posted 27 September 2003 01:29 AM
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A friend of mine lives in Chicago not that far from downtown, I believe near Irving Park. His name is Brian Wilkie and he is a great overall musician. He plays guitar and steel ( an early 80's push pull Emmons ). He isn't that much into computers, so I will ask him if he is interested in giving lessons and get back to you. |
Cory Jensen
Member From: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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posted 29 September 2003 11:28 AM
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Thanks, that would be great.Any one else no of anyone in Chicago? |
PAUL WARNIK
Member From: OAK LAWN,IL,USA
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posted 29 September 2003 12:48 PM
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While I don't know Brian W personally-I know that he seems to have become one of the main players in the area since he came up to Chicago-I am not sure if Chicago's longtime players Tommy Furlong or Paul Carastia are teaching any these days-also I know a few other locals who have been taking lessons from Ken Champion-He is in Cary,IL. |
Brian Davis
Member From: San Francisco, USA
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posted 29 September 2003 02:34 PM
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I do know Brian Wilkie...I used to do sound for a wedding band he plays with. He's a great guy and helluva six-stringer. He also picks some sweet steel with local bands Cornmeal and Majors Junction, etc. I would like to get back in touch with him...I could use a few lessons myself  Brian |
PAUL WARNIK
Member From: OAK LAWN,IL,USA
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posted 30 September 2003 10:37 AM
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GO CUBBIES  |
Bob Watson
Member From: Champaign, Illinois, U.S.
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posted 30 September 2003 05:50 PM
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Cory, I emailed Brian's number to you. I think he is leaving town for a week starting tomorrow or the day after. Let me know if you got the email. |
Cory Jensen
Member From: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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posted 01 October 2003 07:05 AM
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Thanks Bob. I did receive your email.
I'll wait a week or so for Brian to get back in town and then I'll give him a call.Thanks again! |
Ed Mooney
Member From: Chicago
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posted 01 October 2003 11:35 AM
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As mentioned Ken Champion is a great player and teacher. He has a number of students in Chicago, and will come to your house. He can be reached at 847-516-4322.Ed |
Cory Jensen
Member From: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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posted 01 October 2003 12:01 PM
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Thanks Ed. I'll give him a call. |
Brian Davis
Member From: San Francisco, USA
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posted 01 October 2003 02:51 PM
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I seem to remember once upon a time Ed giving a befuddled young man some lap steel lesson...me! Maybe Cory can coax a few PSG sessions out of him, eh? What do you think, Ed?Brian |
Ed Mooney
Member From: Chicago
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posted 02 October 2003 08:16 AM
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Hey Brian, I thought that was you. You know he'd probably be a lot better off learning from someone of the likes of Brian or Ken. I'm still struggling with the Winnie Winston book. That Nashville to Bakersfield piece is a bear. Stop by the stor if your in the neighborhood.Ed
Flatts & Sharpe Music Co
6749 Sheridan Rd
Cubs-ville, IL
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