Over the Influence

Over the Influence

by | Feb 6, 2018

Most of you know me from the world of steel guitar. You may even know or heard me mention my wife Darla and our children, Aaron and Julia. I’m thrilled to announce that Darla is successfully recovering from alcoholism and has written her memoir “Over the...
Right or Wrong E9 tuning/Overnight Male Intro and Ending

Right or Wrong E9 tuning/Overnight Male Intro and Ending

by | Sep 20, 2017

This is a package containing videos of Right or Wrong (melody head) and Overnight Male (Intro and Ending). These are both done on the E9 tuning, but in the C6 style. The entire melody of Right or Wrong is included, and can be used on any version or arrangement of the...
Right or Wrong E9 tuning/Overnight Male Intro and Ending

Scales and Arpeggio Exercise in D Major

by | Sep 13, 2017

This is is an exercise covering a chord progression in the key of D that covers most of the common chords in the key (including 6-, 2-, and 3-). It is great for building speed and dexterity. All or parts of it can be adapted as you see fit to form your own licks and...
Tone (PDF)

Tone (PDF)

by | Aug 1, 2017

This is Jody’s approach to how to achieve good tone from your instrument.  If you can get great tone and play in tune it will take you a long way in your steel guitar endeavors.
Right or Wrong E9 tuning/Overnight Male Intro and Ending

Basic C6 (PDF)

by | Aug 1, 2017

This is a beginning lesson explaining how to get the 1, 4, and 5 chords on your C6th tuning.  Two pedals are also introduced to help achieve this.  These chords are good to be used over a 12 bar blues pattern.  Text Only.