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#11- Learn how to play the steel guitar

Ahhhh! I cannot stop smiling right now. A few days ago, while I was doing some research into playing the Steel Guitar, I came across the Texas Steel Guitar Association. I sent their President, Albert Tally, an email explaining that I am a complete newbie and I would love some help/tips/pointers and on finding lessons and buying my first instrument. I didn’t hear back via email so I figured I would just keep researching and maybe eventually would find some help. I was sitting at work and randomly got a phone call from Mr. Talley! He was the sweetest, nicest and most encouraging individual ever! He gave me the run down on what would probably be my best options, invited me to the association’s monthly meetings and their annual jamboree in Dallas. He then began to tell me about some of the people he might be able to help me and give me lessons. There’s a lady that lives only 15 minutes from me who plays the resonator. Here’s the crazy inspirational part, she’s blind! She played before she went blind but still plays and he’s going to get in touch with her to see if she wouldn’t mind meeting me. He asked my age and told me that I’m more than capable of learning and becoming a good player. I feel so empowered that this goal is going to come to fruition and that I’ll end up learning more than just “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” I’m so excited right now! Can’t wait to hear back from Mr. Talley and start this amazing journey!

http://www.texassteelguitar.org/