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txswingster · January 6th, 2008, 01:55 PM

A buddy of mine who lives in Fort Worth wants to learn classic tele style pickin'. Anybody know any good teachers in the area?

c_stuart75035 · January 6th, 2008, 03:44 PM

I'd be up for it.

txjonc · January 7th, 2008, 06:39 PM

Former Hag picker Clint Strong is teaching at Lamb Music in Ft. Worth, he's not a tele guy but he's an amazing player with alot to share.
Steve Rhian is in Waxahachie, he's a good teacher and a fine player, he's been Deryl Dodd's tele player for 10 or so years. If you'd like his number, pm me.

Good Luck
John

reverbbb · January 7th, 2008, 08:22 PM

How about on the Plano side of town?

webb3201 · January 7th, 2008, 08:34 PM

oohhh yeah. Im in Lewisville and would love to know the same. My teacher is fine for rock, but I need some chicken pickin!

Bluesgtr20 · January 7th, 2008, 10:57 PM

Reverbbb,
I recently move to Texas, Rockwall....Do you play out anywhere? Does any DFW'er play ot locally? sorry to thread hijack

reverbbb · January 7th, 2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesgtr20

Reverbbb,
I recently move to Texas, Rockwall....Do you play out anywhere? Does any DFW'er play ot locally? sorry to thread hijack

I play every Sunday at my little church in Garland. Been doing that for a little over 8 years now.

I also play several open blues jams around the Metroplex. A common one that I play on Friday nights is The Top Shelf in Richardson. Last week, I played at Nate's Seafood in Addison. I used to play at The Hole In The Wall and The Cottage. None of these are paying gigs for me.

Last year, I did get paid to play guitar, mandolin and Hammond on every track of an album. Then there was the time I hired out my 24 track studio. I also got a rare paid gig to sit in on a smooth jazz gig for a private party at a very ritzy North Dallas resturant. That was a BLAST, even though I had no clue of what I was doing - for REAL. But the band leader liked me and gave me an extra tip. Life is good lately.

I am toying with some concepts for a band. There was a recent post where local members talked about forming a band. Just this week, a friend that has asked me to join his band 8 times, has finally convinced me to give it a go with his band. It is not supposed to be permanant (as far as I am concerned). But he has a gig scheduled in Arkansas on March 8th and he despirately wants me to rehearse with their band and join them for the ARK gig. Where it goes from there, is anybody's guess.

I play mostly blues style. But this thread caught my attention because I have been wanting to expand my (non-existant) twang picking techniques for a long time.

The open jam nights are a fairly good way to network with folks and have fun in the process. Let me know if you want to meet up sometime. This Friday, I will be playing P&W for a women's shelter that I do once a month. Afterwards, I will probably go to The Top Shelf.

As far as other members working gigs, there are some like Terry Downs, and a few others out towards Fort Worth way. But many of us members are just enjoying our hobby.

geddins · January 7th, 2008, 11:26 PM

Reverbb...where in Ark is the gig? I live up very close to the Ark line....

reverbbb · January 8th, 2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by geddins

Reverbb...where in Ark is the gig? I live up very close to the Ark line....

I think the name of the place is Camdon, AR. Apparently near Hope, AR.

andrew · January 8th, 2008, 03:07 AM

There is a set house band at Cowboys who has this 23 year old kid that is just hellish on the guitar. He plays mostly teles and is amazing. I think his name is Clay Willis. I saw him at the Arlington Guitar show trying out a boss pedal and he was NAILING the claw.

Theusla · January 8th, 2008, 11:52 AM

Hi DFW Guys,

If you are looking to meet some other players. Check out the North Texas Guitar Club. They meet in Plano twice a month. One meeting is electric, the other is acoustic. Check out the forum for times and dates.

www.northtxguitarclub.com

Theusla · January 8th, 2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by txjonc

Former Hag picker Clint Strong is teaching at Lamb Music in Ft. Worth, he's not a tele guy but he's an amazing player with alot to share.
Steve Rhian is in Waxahachie, he's a good teacher and a fine player, he's been Deryl Dodd's tele player for 10 or so years. If you'd like his number, pm me.

Good Luck
John

I saw Steve Rhian Saturday night. He sat in for a few numbers with The Cannons. The Tele chops were flying.

January 6th, 2008, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
txswingster NEW MEMBER! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2	DFW Teachers of classic Tele style playing A buddy of mine who lives in Fort Worth wants to learn classic tele style pickin'. Anybody know any good teachers in the area?

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txjonc Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 445 6 Photos	Former Hag picker Clint Strong is teaching at Lamb Music in Ft. Worth, he's not a tele guy but he's an amazing player with alot to share. Steve Rhian is in Waxahachie, he's a good teacher and a fine player, he's been Deryl Dodd's tele player for 10 or so years. If you'd like his number, pm me. Good Luck John __________________ Pick it Moon! Last edited by txjonc; January 7th, 2008 at 09:25 PM.

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reverbbb Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Just Plano, Texas Age: 51 Posts: 3,862 38 Photos	How about on the Plano side of town? __________________ "I come here to reflect a little."™ Buffalo Blues Band

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c_stuart75035 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 26	I'd be up for it.

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webb3201 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 105	oohhh yeah. Im in Lewisville and would love to know the same. My teacher is fine for rock, but I need some chicken pickin!

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andrew Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Valley Ranch, TX Posts: 800 5 Photos	There is a set house band at Cowboys who has this 23 year old kid that is just hellish on the guitar. He plays mostly teles and is amazing. I think his name is Clay Willis. I saw him at the Arlington Guitar show trying out a boss pedal and he was NAILING the claw.

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Theusla Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Age: 52 Posts: 349	Hi DFW Guys, If you are looking to meet some other players. Check out the North Texas Guitar Club. They meet in Plano twice a month. One meeting is electric, the other is acoustic. Check out the forum for times and dates. www.northtxguitarclub.com __________________ The number of people staring at you is directly proportional to the stupidity of your actions.

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