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Steve Kline
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- Camarillo, CA
- United States
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Steve Kline's Groups
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Takamine Owners Group
39 members
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Epiphone Owners Group
69 members
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Picks, Picks, Picks
49 members
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Logic Pro 9 Users Group
27 members
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All Jumbo Guitar's
41 members
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Latest Activity
Steve Kline commented on Edward Sparks's group Epiphone Owners Group"... not counting my Blueberry guitars."
Steve Kline commented on Edward Sparks's group Epiphone Owners Group"I've had good luck purchasing guitars from e-bay.
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Steve Kline replied to Edward Sparks's discussion What's are your favorite, or go-to picks. in the group Picks, Picks, Picks"I've used stone picks from "Picks & Stones" that are very good. I've used others that kind take the brightness away from the guitar. I prefer the stone picks with a roughened end, so that you can hang on."
Steve Kline commented on Edward Sparks's group Epiphone Owners Group"I had an Epiphone years ago. Does that count?
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Steve Kline replied to FloridaGull's discussion Tacoma EM912 and Giannini GWSCRA 12 string Craviola... in the group 12-String Guitar"I toyed with the idea of getting the 12-string, via Amazon, but I already have 4 other 12 strings and I'm not sure that I would ever get a chance to play it regularly. It always attracts attention."
Profile Information
- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Amateur or recreational musician
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- More than 30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Resonator guitar
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Martin (OM28V, SW00DB, DR), Tacoma (Thunderhawk), Goodall(GCC), Gretsch(Sierra Jumbo, Resonator), Ibanez, Brian Moore (iGuitar), Alvarez, Blueberry (Jumbo & Concert Grand), Ibanez V312
- What is your website address?
- http://stevekline.bandcamp.com
- What type of music do you like to play?
- accoustic (all types)
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I subscribe
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Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 8:09pm on December 22, 2011,
Edward Sparks said… Steve, Welcome to out "Picks" group! Edward
- At 3:53pm on May 2, 2011, Edward Sparks said…
- Steve, welcome to the Logic group! Looking forward to your comments and input! Edward
- At 11:23pm on January 15, 2010,
Olav Loef said… - Thank You for the comment!
olav
- At 1:48am on January 6, 2010,
John Lillo said… - Hi Steve
Thanks for the comment on my music. It means alot to me!
J
- At 10:52pm on October 21, 2009,
Donna Zitzelberger said… - Hi Steve,
I teach the 5-7 y/o's ukulele. It's very fun for them and is the perfect path toward the guitar. The guitar can be a little much for children that age. It can work, but there would have to be very short 15-20 minute lessons done one on one.
The ukulele is very easy to hold and manipulate with little fingers that are just learning fine motor skills (i.e. holding pencils and writing). Teach 4-5 chords: C C7 F Am G7. These are the beginning chords that are really simple and there are a boatload of children's songs you can do with them. To teach rhythm, have her clap out the rhythm and then strum. Don't worry about getting perfect strumming - the uke can be strummed with the thumb, one finger, the backs of 2-3 fingernails, or a nice big felt pick. The idea is to just get the child to feel the rhythm and enjoy the music. The ukulele is one of the coolest instruments to introduce total fun with music and singing. Most of the parents in my classes end up learning how to play just from helping their little ones practice -- it's that easy and that fun!
With the chord progression C to G7 to C I teach the concept of guide fingers. And with the progression of Am to F to G7, I teach the concept of shared or pivot fingers. And the seed is planted for classical guitar playing.
My favorite brand of ukulele is the Lanikai standard or concert. These are inexpensive and hold their tuning. They have been dropped, sat on, and banged and hold up well. :)
Hope this helps -- have fun!
Donna Z
- At 7:38pm on October 21, 2009,
Patrick Smith said…
- At 7:18pm on October 21, 2009,
Walt Pilcher said… - Welcome to the Newb group, Steve. It's always great to have more experienced players in the group, and we all learn a lot from each other. I'm listening to your music as I type this, and it sounds really good. As for your discussion question (Teaching a child...), I'll be surprised if you don't get a good post from Donna Zitzelberger. She specializes in teaching children. If she doesn't post, you could go to her page and ask her in a comment. Leanne Regalla is also a teacher, and I see she is one of your Friends. She may have some good ideas too.
Walt
- At 12:32pm on March 14, 2009,
Mike Nepper said… - Thanks Steve, it's very encouraging to have so many nice comments - guess I'll continue with my adventures in video recording................Mike
- At 7:07pm on February 19, 2009,
maplebaby said… - thanks so much for the kind comment on my video....all the best!
dale
- At 3:03am on February 15, 2009,
Staffan Svahn said… - Hello!
Happy lazy Sunday to you. What a wonderful collection of guitars you have got.
Did I see a Rainsong there? I have never played on a Carbon. How is the tone?
Best regards
Staffan
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