Learn To Play C6 Lap Steel Guitar - For Absolute Beginners

AFter playing in bands for over 50 years - my left hand had 2 surgeries and regular guitar was out. I love guitar so wanted to try steel - starting with the most basic - Lap steel - 6 string. No idea at all how to tune or play one. Got a nice Rogue - a cheap learner - why waste money if it turns out not to work for me. Well lap steels are tuned 100 different ways so I got the book and DVD and that got me started right away. Its a must for a beginner. The printed chart is very useful - it's nothing like a regular guitar - so you need to relearn it all. These both were excellent buys and choices. I can play Sleepwalk now with the help or UTube lessons which are equally helpful.

It is not as described in the description. About half of the this dvd is all scales and the next dvd(bought separately) respects half of the first dvd’s Lessons and the only teaches three songs, two blues songs and one rock song. The description said that he would teach you country songs. Nope! Do not buy unless you want to learn nothing about country licks. Mostly scales!😫

I have had a lap steel sitting gathering dust for the past 3 years, because I just couldn't get started. I tried learning from two different CD's that were offered, but found them too confusing to continue, therefore the dust gathering began. By chance I happened to come across Joe playing on You Tube teaching notation and tabs for Santo and Johnny's "Sleep Walk". I nearly fell out of my chair because he makes it so easy to understand, and it seemed as though I could finally put my desire to play in motion. I was right! Joe carefully goes through the process a non performing musician, (like me), can understand and practice with. I hope to post my own You Tube video soon in tribute to Joe who encouraged me to dust that instrument!

I like the clarity and step-by-step simplicity of this beginner's introduction to basic techniques. I bought a nice Rogue lap steel guitar recently, and this is helping me learn to play very nicely.

Does not include content as described. This is only "Disc 1 of 2". You have to pay another $30 to get the second half, which is largely a repeat of this first disc. No country songs as promised, just way overpriced for what it is.

I, like others, have seen Joe play & explain/play "Sleep Walk" on YouTube...the clear verbal instruction, camera angle & super-imposed notation made me think that playing lap steel would be, for me, possible? I am an old bass player, fretted & fretless J's & P's...the strange thing on my lap got a few fruitless attempts, then a lot of neglect...I decided to make it a goal for '15 and chose this as my 'guide'. Got it last week, watched it all the way through, just enjoying how clearly & thoughtfully the student is led through steps to success: Tuning, hand positions, slide techniques, (The DREADED) theory, exercises & some nice tunes & improvs. Camera angle is like sitting on his shoulders & even screen-in-screen when something intricate is going on with finger work...this is a GREAT series of lessons! Add to this the amazing buncha extras: play-along tracks & an ebook; 139 .pdf pages of reference, additional info (Wanna know which PEDALS to use with Lap Steel?), and lessons to refer to...load this into your iPad & drill anywhere you want! Again, one great resource for the beginner to intermediate player! I have to spend some time training my big ol' meathooks, but this thing is getting me there! Mahalo nui loa, Joe!

I got a steel guitar for a gift. It was my first musical instrument and a little intimidating. I found the Joe Dochtermann series online and with a quick watch of his video I bought the disc 1. He made the playing process really easy to understand and the camera angle was a great benefit to see the instrument being played. He also includes a great eBook and other materials to help you learn the concepts. He teaches very well and I would recommend this item to anyone wanting to learn the lap steel.

Great DVD, really gets you started, I just needed a little push, because I kept starting and stopping, this really kept me going. But remember, there is no magic pill to take or magic lesson, you still have to practice, and practice.

This DVD for lap steel guitarist is outstanding ...if a beginner look no further - get it ASAP