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Will
09-12-2006, 05:08 PM
Anyone know of someone that does guitar lessons. I've been wanting to learn how to play the Acoustic Guitar for some time. I started years ago but didnt stick to it. It was when I lived in Dallas and the guys studio was in a bad spot for me to get too.

I know a few of you guys play.
azuul
09-12-2006, 07:48 PM
Will, I don't teach but Jeffrey from the strictlyea.com group teaches. I have known Jeffrey for several years and he is perhaps the best guitar player I have ever met. You might go on over to the strictlyea.com group and PM him. Let him know that I suggested you go to him.
weezer2282
09-13-2006, 01:34 AM
Will, I don't teach but Jeffrey from the strictlyea.com group teaches. I have known Jeffrey for several years and he is perhaps the best guitar player I have ever met. You might go on over to the strictlyea.com group and PM him. Let him know that I suggested you go to him.

The only problem is he doesn't post, read, or login to SEA anymore. I will second everything Steve said about his guitar playing though. It is phenomenal. He gives lessons on Thursdays I think now at a rehearsal studio off of Bandera Rd. If you want his AIM, cell, or e-mail then I can get you that. He's a good guy. :thumbsup
justintime
09-13-2006, 02:35 AM
Id be happy to help you out for free =] my dad teaches, im not sure he has time though. if you could make the commute to boerne i know alot of guys if your interested
justintime
09-13-2006, 02:36 AM
steves a great player btw my props :thumbsup:
Will
09-13-2006, 12:26 PM
sweet! Thanks guys. I got the official go from the wife yesterday to once again buy a guitar. So I'm on the look out for a great deal on a good accoustic guitar.

Greg, I'll be calling you in a bit
Will
09-13-2006, 04:11 PM
Well picked me up this fine guitar today..

http://www.takamine.com/?fa=detail&mid=1979&sid=524

Takamine EG340 Acoustic/Electric

Thoughts??
azuul
09-13-2006, 08:55 PM
Well picked me up this fine guitar today..

http://www.takamine.com/?fa=detail&mid=1979&sid=524

Takamine EG340 Acoustic/Electric

Thoughts??Takamines are great. Don, my gig partner, plays a Takamine.
justintime
09-14-2006, 09:05 PM
I have a takamine, great electrafiers :thumbsup:
Will
09-15-2006, 11:55 AM
sent an email to Jeff, hadnt heard anything back yet.

In the mean time I'm just struming away :)
Will
10-02-2006, 11:12 AM
Well I started my guitar lessons last weekend, had my second this Sunday. I ended up going with a young UTSA Music student, Mark Bueno. The guy is amazing!!

So maybe in 6 months I can have a guest spot with the Tim and Bob show :)
justintime
10-02-2006, 07:29 PM
get an acoustic bass and they could prolly have you doing something for them right now :thumbsup:
weezer2282
10-03-2006, 01:13 AM
I can supply some telecaster accompaniment and weird electric effects. :thumbsup
Will
10-03-2006, 06:48 PM
Man I'm trying to learn A Horse without a name.. Its tough. but I almost got it... well sort of
azuul
10-04-2006, 03:01 PM
Man I'm trying to learn A Horse without a name.. Its tough. but I almost got it... well sort ofNot my favorite America song, but a worthy song. We do Only In Your Heart and Sandman. We probably will add Lonely People and I Need You in the near future.
Will
10-19-2006, 11:12 AM
Well I am quickly learning that the type of strings you have can really change the way the guitar sounds and feels. What type of strings do you guys use? I tried those elixers but I didnt like them. They felt very slick to me, probably because of the nanoweb coating. I put on some Martin steel and silk strings last night and so far I love them.

I was just curious what you used on your acoustic Steve.
justintime
10-19-2006, 12:21 PM
Well I am quickly learning that the type of strings you have can really change the way the guitar sounds and feels. What type of strings do you guys use? I tried those elixers but I didnt like them. They felt very slick to me, probably because of the nanoweb coating. I put on some Martin steel and silk strings last night and so far I love them.

I was just curious what you used on your acoustic Steve.

I use elixers on the acoustics
azuul
10-19-2006, 06:17 PM
Well I am quickly learning that the type of strings you have can really change the way the guitar sounds and feels. What type of strings do you guys use? I tried those elixers but I didnt like them. They felt very slick to me, probably because of the nanoweb coating. I put on some Martin steel and silk strings last night and so far I love them.

I was just curious what you used on your acoustic Steve.Will, I use Elixirs. My playing partner, Don, used D'Adarrios. When it all comes down to it, believe it or not, different strings sound different on different guitars. You have to play 'em to decide.

I use Elixirs because, in my opinion and in my ear, they are the easiest to play and the sound good. Also, with the amount of playing I do, they last a long time. I change strings at least once per month; with non-coated strings, that might be once a week.

Welcome to the never ending string discussion.

Now, that said, come out and see us at Fralos this Saturday evening from 7pm to 930pm and watch us put those strings to use. :thumbsup
weezer2282
10-19-2006, 09:56 PM
I use Elixirs also on my acoustic. I actually prefer the slicker feel from the coating and they don't seem to eat up my fingers as much, plus they last a lot longer than non-coated strings. I also think they sound better. I tried Ernie Ball strings and a few other non-coated but didn't like any. I think there are also some other companies making coated acoustic strings now too.

However, it is totally different for electric guitars. Elixir electric guitar strings are terrible IMO. I used to use GHS Boomers, but now I'm using D'Addario. I'm liking the D'Addario a lot better. :thumbsup