I'm just learning to play slack key but it's difficult b/c i have no one to teach me. Not really places in Northern California to learn. Anyone know of any good DVDs/Videos or books or sites online? Thanks!
Yeah bl0ops, where are you? I know California is a huge state but at least your state gets a ton of Hawaiian music. And you've got lots of players around too.
You are absolutely encircled with great Slack Key Players including Mr Fran Guidry who gave you a response. Patrick Landeza teaches a Beginning Slack Key Class on Wednesday nights
Go to www.patricklandeza.com and contact him for time and place. You will meet a number of other players close to you as well.
Also look in the Kanikapala Forum for gatherings in your area.
You might want to check out the open mic at Espresso Garden on 1st Wed -- a place to meet other local talent. I live near Valley Fair and am happy to help beginners
Are you already a guitar player, or are you starting guitar at the same time as slack key? Tonya, just starting out, asked some similar questions and got a lot of responses you may find of interest. Here's the page I'm thinking of: