I currently offer two separate steel guitar courses: the Beginner Course and Song Tutorials.

These can be bundled together in our All Access plan

The Beginner Course and Song Tutorials are separate, subscription-based products that can be bundled together. Here are the following prices:

Beginner Course: $39 per month or $349 per year

Song Tutorials $49 per month or $449 per year

Yes, you can cancel your enrollment in a course at any time through your Account Settings. Please note, however, that all prior subscription payments, including renewals, are non-refundable, as highlighted in our Terms of Service

When you sign up for a course, you will be asked to create a password with the email address you entered. Afterwards, an account will be created for you and instructions emailed to you. You may login through the website by clicking "Login" in the top right corner of of your computer, tablet, or mobile device. To log in and see the course materials, just use your email and password. If you have trouble logging in, you can reset your password.

If you're using a phone or tablet, look for the menu in the top right corner. It looks like three small lines stacked on top of each other (called a "hamburger" menu). Tap that to see more options.

Each lesson is a pre-recorded high quality video that you can watch at your own pace on your own time. That means you can learn anytime you want! In addition to the videos, you will have detailed text documents related to topics on music theory, as well as quizzes to test your knowledge on the lessons you are studying.

In the Beginner Course, you'll establish a solid foundation in pedal steel guitar playing. The course covers essential topics such as instrument setup, tuning, understanding the functions of each pedal and knee lever, and mastering iconic licks.

The Beginner Course is designed for the individual who has never even pulled a pedal steel guitar out of the case. It also serves to fill the gaps that many self-taught steel players encounter. The ultimate goal is to provide you with a firm understanding of your instrument, the fretboard, chords, and common pedal and knee lever positions. By diligently studying and mastering the material in this course, you'll progress to an intermediate level, enabling you to confidently play many of your favorite songs.

I will teach the E9 pedal steel guitar. Sometimes called the "E9 Chromatic" tuning. This is the most popular and most common tuning you hear in country music and other genres.

There are a wide variety of brands available both new and used. I recommend you check out Growler Steel Guitars for new and experienced players.

I recommend you get a 10 string pedal steel guitar with 3 pedals and 4 knee levers.

You can begin to play basic chords and simple progressions within the first week of learning.

The pedal steel guitar is known for its steep learning curve due to its unique combination of fretting and intricate pedal and knee lever techniques. While progress varies from person to person, if you practice consistently and remain committed, many students can reach an intermediate level within approximately 6 to 12 months.

If you are a more experienced player, the Song Tutorials course is perfect for learning new material.

If you have previous experience with music, you will be at an advantage when learning steel guitar. I was a piano player for 12 years before I started playing steel guitar. Even today, I think in terms of the piano when I play the steel guitar.

It will definitely help if you understand basic music theory, but you do not need to have any previous music experience for the Beginner Course. While the course will offer some basic understanding of music theory, it is recommended that you study other online sources if you are brand new to learning music to maximize your understanding.

For those subscribing to Song Tutorials, an intermediate skill level is required to successfully learn the material.

Currently, all of our courses are specifically designed for the E9 pedal steel guitar. It is not intended for lap steel guitar players.

If you have already paid for an annual subscription and wish to switch to a monthly plan, you may do so at any time through the billing section of your account settings. Upon switching, you will receive a prorated credit for the unused portion of your current annual subscription, which will be applied towards your monthly plan. Once the credit has been fully utilized, you will be charged the standard monthly subscription rate. Please note that partial refunds for unused portions of the yearly membership are not available.

New material for the Beginner Course will be uploaded as needed to deepen your understanding of the pedal steel guitar foundation. Currently we have over 120+ detailed lessons. Material for the Song Tutorials course will be uploaded monthly to keep the learning experience fresh and engaging.

You can reach out to me directly by emailing freeman@freemanarthur.com