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I AM Podcast021 I AM The Band with Paul Jackson Jr.Paul Jackson, Jr. is a accomplished composer, arranger, producer, and guitarist. Born and raised in Los Angeles into a musical family, Jackson majored in music at the University of Southern California and became Artist in Residence at the USC Thornton School of Music in 2016.
Jackson was one of the most prolific R&B guitarists of the 1970’s and 80’s, performing with artists such as Michael Jackson, the Temptations, Luther Vandross, Bobby Womack, Patrice Rushen, the Pointer Sisters, Chicago, and Whitney Houston, among many others. An accomplished recording artist in his own right, Jackson’s 1988 album I Came t...2021-03-2633 min
Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Performance from 2018 Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival – Ep. #31
This is Alan Akaka’s Saturday night set at the 2018 Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival.
The Backing Musicians are:
Kaipo Asing – Guitar/Vocals
Adam Asing – Upright Bass/Vocals
The Hula Dancer is Alexis Tolentino
For more information visit:
http://www.MauiSteelGuitarFestival.com
http://HiMele.org
http://KeKulaMele.com
https://www.LessonsWithTroy.com
http://www.LWTpodcast.com
2018-04-2428 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – “A History of Tunings” – for Hawaiian Steel Guitar – Ep. #30
From the 2018 Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival – Saturday Morning Workshop
Alan goes over A History of Tunings for the Hawaiian Steel Guitar.
For more information visit:
http://www.mauisteelguitarfestival.com/
http://www.KeKulaMele.com
http://himele.org
https://www.LessonsWithTroy.com
http://www.LWTpodcast.com
2018-04-241h 10Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!My Maui Steel Guitar Performance – with Bobby Ingano, Greg Sardinha, and Addison Ching – Ep. #29
I was so honored to share the stage with: Bobby Ingano also playing Steel, Greg Sardinha on Guitar, and Addison Ching on Bass at the 2018 Maui Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel. Also, with Alexis Tolentino as guest emcee.
The songs on the video are:
1) Ain’t She Sweet (with Bobby Ingano)
2) Beyond The Reef (with Bobby Ingano)
3) My Little Grass Shack (with Bobby Ingano)
4) Hula Blues (with Bobby Ingano)
5) Ka Nohona Pili Kai
6) Adventures In Paradise
7) Steel Guitar Rag
I’m playing my 8 s...2018-04-1923 min
Faust, Der Tragödie zweiter Teil by GOETHE, JohannPiano ???? PracticeMoonlight Sonata • Moonlight Sonata • Let's practice some simple version of Bach • Serenity - written and performed by Troy Brenningmeyer • Despacito (Piano Cover) - Peter Bence • Sia - The Greatest | Piano Cover - Peter Bence • Last practice for today • Thank you for the Moonlight Sonata • Thx Rane2018-02-0120 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Knut Hem – Norwegian based Dobro & Weissenborn Player – Ep. #28
Today’s guest is Norwegian based Dobro & Weissenborn player Knut Hem.
Among lots of other things , today we talk all about his life as a musician in Norway, how he got started playing Dobro, his recent trip to Greece, and this podcast is also full of Knut’s playing, from Dobro to Weissenborns, to even his Metal Bodied Resonator Guitar.
Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show, and remember if you want to learn more about Lap Steel, Dobro, Weissenborn, and more be sure to check out my site at www.LessonsWithTroy.com2017-06-151h 12Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Roland Micro Cube – Gear Review/Demo – Ep. #27
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For Lessons on Lap Steel, Dobro, Weissenborn, or Pedal Steel www.LessonsWithTroy.com
2017-06-0924 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Greg Booth – Alaska based Dobro Virtuoso and YouTube Sensation – Ep. #26
Check out Greg Booth’s Dobro Playing with The Kathy Kallick Band
In this Podcast, episode #26 I interview Alaska based Dobro Virtuoso Greg Booth. Greg has a multitude of amazing Dobro videos on YouTube, and was a huge inspiration to me when I was just starting out, and is still inspiring with every new video he posts. He talks all about his musical background and how he got started, and answers various questions from fans on Facebook (Drop “E” tuning, his custom Scheerhorn Resonator Guitar, tone, technique, and much more). He also plays examples of a f...2017-06-061h 05Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Mark Prucha – Podcast #25 – Hawaiian Steel Guitar’s Next Generation – Featuring “Honolulu March”
Today’s guest is Hawaiian Steel Guitar player Mark Prucha.
It’s truly astounding how much Mark has accomplished on the steel guitar in such a short amount of time. Having only played the steel guitar for just a few short years, Mark has already been a featured artist at the 2015 Waikiki Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival, sharing the stage with such greats as Bobby Ingano, Greg Sardinha, Jeff Au Hoy, Gary Aiko, and Mark’s teacher, Alan Akaka. He is a member of the Chicago based Hawaiian group Hoapili, and he will also be a featur...2017-05-171h 03Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Steve Tylka – Podcast #24 – His Musical Journey & Hawaiian Lap Steel’s Therapeutic Qualities
Today’s guest is musician Steve Tylka.
In today’s show Steve talks all about his journey (from a Student’s Perspective) into Hawaiian music and the Hawaiian Lap Steel guitar.
He also discusses the blog he writes for musicians just getting into Hawaiian Lap Steel, on www.SteelTrappings.com
He also shares about his time in the military, and how playing the Hawaiian Lap Steel has really been therapeutic in helping him cope with his P.T.S.D. and music therapy programs he has been a part of that offer...2017-05-091h 17Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Tim Wallis – Podcast #23 – Inventor of the “Pedal Slide”
Tim Wallis talks all about his invention the “Pedal Slide”, his custom made guitars, and his unique approach to music and inventions.
2017-01-1548 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Podcast #22 – Japan Tour & Hawaiian Albums to Check Out
Alan talks all about his Akaka Club Tour in Japan and various Hawaiian Albums he recommends.
2017-01-1546 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Phil Leadbetter – Podcast #21 – Talks About His Life In Music & His Fight With Cancer
This week I’m happy to have world class Dobro player and one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, Phil Leadbetter on the show.
In addition to playing and touring with some of the best acts in Bluegrass Music, Phil has won the IBMA Dobro Player of the Year multiple times, and has most recently fought and survived a truly life threatening battle with Cancer, to now be back playing music and inspiring others with his life story.
In this podcast he shares so many wonderful stories of his life in musi...2016-10-062h 05Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Aron Radford – Podcast #20 – U.K. Based Weissenborn Player
This week I’m happy to have UK based Weissenborn Instrumentalist, Aron Radford on.
Aron is a passionate enthusiast of the Weissenborn and the artists that play them, and the builders that are making them. He started the site www.TheWeissenbornInformationExchange.com where it not only only has an every growing list of interviews with some of the world’s top players, but it also has a lot of really useful Weissenborn information on it as well.
If you want to learn more about Aron and his music you can visit his site...2016-09-221h 42Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Nick Fryer – Ep. #19 – Hawaiian & Lap Steel Players & Albums to Check Out
This week I’m happy to have Cincinnati based musician and teacher, Nick Fryer on the Podcast.
I found out about Nick through the various Lap Steel Groups on Facebook, and after doing some research I ran across his great Transcriptions of Lap Steel Players such as Jules Ah See and Joaquin Murphey, I thought I would invite him on the Podcast and see if I could pick his brain and share his story of how he got into all of this, as well has have a total Lap Steel geek out all about Players an...2016-09-151h 23Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Ep. #18 – A6 Tuning – “Split Bar” Technique & Chords, Billy Hew LenIn this episode Alan talks all about A6 tuning on the Lap Steel, his time with the legendary Billy Hew Len, and “Split-Bar” Technique & Chords.
2016-08-3030 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Ep. #17 – “Koni Au” – Hawaiian Lap Steel TechniquesIn this episode Alan talks all about Hawaiian Lap Steel Technique, and the featured song is “Koni Au”.
2016-08-3038 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Ep. #16 – Kaula ‘Ili (Kanaka Leo Nui) – Hawaiian WeissenbornIn this episode Alan talks all about his Waikiki Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival, the book “Kiki Kila”, he plays his Weissenborn and the featured song Kaula ‘Ili (Kanaka Leo Nui).
2016-08-3055 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Ep. # 15 – “WehiWehi ‘Oe” – The Tiki TerraceIn this episode Alan talks about his time in Chicago IL, The Tiki Terrace, and the featured song “WehiWehi ‘Oe”.
2016-08-3047 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Ep. #14 – “Lovely Hula Hands” – R. Alex AndersonIn this episode Alan talks all about his recent tour throughout Japan and his Akaka Club. The featured song is “Lovely Hula Hands” written by R. Alex Anderson and arranged by Alan Akaka, performed by Troy Brenningmeyer. If you want to learn this song visit www.OnlineLessonVideos.com where you will be able to purchase the Tablature, Jam Track, and Performance Tracks.
2016-06-1950 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Ep. #13 – Lahaina LunaFeaturing Alan Akaka’s arrangement of the song “LAHAINA LUNA”. For Tablature, Jam Track, and Performance Track visit: www.OnlineLessonVideos.com.
2016-06-0343 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Ep. #12 – I’ll Weave A Lei Of Stars For YouFeaturing Alan Akaka’s arrangement of the “I’ll Weave A Lei Of Stars For You” – written by R. Alex Anderson & Jack Owens. For Tablature, Jam Track, and Performance Track visit: www.OnlineLessonVideos.com
2016-06-0330 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Steve Toth – Ep. #11 – A History of the DOBRO
In this episode my featured guest is the Dobro player, writer, & collector of prewar Dobros – Steve Toth.
Steve has several instructional books published by Hal Leonard, and also has one of the most unique and prolific collections of prewar Dobros out there.
We are going to talk all about his new book “DOBRO ROOTS”, listen to some tracks from some of his CDs, and I also wanted to take this opportunity to share Steve’s vast knowledge of the history of Prewar Dobros and some of the musicians that played them.
His Book...2016-04-291h 16Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Greg Sardinha, Patti Maxine, & Bobby Ingano – Ep. #10
In this episode I’m featuring a recording of a Hawaiian Steel Guitar Workshop I attended at the Maui Steel Guitar Festival this year. The workshop features 3 of some of the finest Hawaiian Steel Guitarists, Greg Sardinha, Patti Maxine, and Bobby Ingano.
They talk all about how they got into the steel guitar, give advice to students, and around 30 minutes into it play several tunes.
Thanks again to Greg Sardinha, Patti Maxine, and Bobby Ingano for putting on the workshop, and to Alan Akaka, Addison Ching, and all the other fine folks that he...2016-04-231h 07Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Ep. #9 – “Pua Hone” – written by Dennis Kamakahi
In this episode of Hawaiian Steel Guitar Talk Story, Alan Akaka talks all about Dennis Kamakahi and I play Alan’s arrangement of Dennis’ song “PUA HONE”.
2016-04-1049 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – Ep. #8 – Henehene Kou Aka
This week I’m happy to welcome back Alan Akaka for another episode of “Hawaiian Steel Guitar Talk Story”.
We are going to kick off this episode with my attempt at playing his arrangement of the song “Henehene Kou Aka”. Alan, discusses David “Feet” Rogers, The Sons Of Hawaii, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – aka (“IZ”), and many other topics.
2016-03-1648 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Barney Kenny – Ep. #7 – The Dustbowl Children – Weissenborn Player
This week my guest is the U.K. based Weissenborn player Barney Kenny.
Barney takes what is normally a quiet mellow instrument, and puts it right at the forefront of his rock band “The Dustbowl Children”. Adding overdrive, wha-pedal, and other effects he is redefining the sound of the traditional Weissenborn style hollow neck guitar.
In this interview I wanted to get his fresh perspective of not only Weissenborn and lap slide style playing, but also his take on the music industry, and the highs and lows of being in an up-and-coming Rock Band...2016-03-111h 11Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – “When Hilo Hattie Does The Hilo Hop”
In this episode Alan Akaka is back with more “Hawaiian Steel Guitar Talk Story”. He talks about how the Kauai Steel Guitar Festival went, Hilo Hattie aka Clara Intern, Benny Kalama, and much more. I start the episode off by playing Alan’s arrangement of “When Hilo Hattie Does The Hilo Hop”. Tablature, Jam Track, and Performance Track are available at www.OnlineLessonVideos.com.
2016-03-0244 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Thomas Oliver – New Zealand Based Weissenborn Player – “The Moment”
I’m very excited for this week’s guest, New Zealand Based Weissenborn player Thomas Oliver.
Thousands all around the world, including myself, have been watching his masterful playing on YouTube, and I’m so happy to get the chance to meet and talk with him all about his music and life in New Zealand.
We are going to kick off this podcast with a song that was the first song I saw him play on YouTube and what initially drew me to really love his music, and that’s his song “The Moment” wh...2016-02-031h 43Lessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – “Song Of The Islands”
In this episode I start it off by playing Alan Akaka’s arrangement of “Song Of The Islands” aka (Nā Lei O Hawai‘i). He talks about the upcoming Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival in Kauai and the coming up in April in Maui. He also talks about the early history of Hawaiian Lap Steel and some of the key players of the style throughout the years.
2016-01-2944 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Orville Johnson – “The Water Is Wide”
In this podcast my guest is Seattle based musician, producer, and Resonator Guitar (aka Dobro) player Orville Johnson. He plays his arrangement of the beautiful song “The Water Is Wide” and we talk about his beginnings with music, his new album “Hawaii Of My Dreams”, his custom Rayco Acoustic Slide guitar, and much more!
2016-01-2243 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka – “Makalapua” – Queen Lilioukalani
In this episode, Alan Akaka plays the song “Makalaupa” and talks all about Queen Lilioukalani, and much more.
2016-01-1638 minLessons With Troy - A Podcast all about Dobro (Resonator Guitar), Lap Steel, Weissenborn and More!Alan Akaka “Hawaiian Talk Story” & “Lei No Ka‘iulani”
This is my very first podcast! In this episode my guest is Alan Akaka. Internationally renowned Hawaiian Lap Steel player and teacher, and the Director of the Ke Kula Mele School of Hawaiian Music. We talk about his early days of playing Hawaiian music and Lap Steel, his time with Jerry Byrd, and more.
2016-01-0451 min