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Updated 07-Mar-10 |
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General:
Harmony Central is a great web site for ALL kinds of musical and equipment information.
Looking for opinions or feedback the musical gear (equipment). Look no further than the gear page!
All Music is a GREAT resource for finding out information on bands including a brief history, members, discography, etc. Wondering how many different people recorded that song? This is a great place to start. Unfortunately, it now requires registration, but it is still free!
Texas LOVES it’s music!
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/music
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Luthier (Guitar Building / Repair):
LOCAL:
Earhart Electronics: Located at 400 N. Bowen Road, Suite 106, Arlington, TX 76012, 817-299-9100
Kerry’s Guitar Shop: Kerry Cash as been doing guitar work for quite a while. Located in Bedford, I had him dress the frets on one of my basses. http://www.kerrysguitarshop.com
Wynn Guitars: Full Service Repairs & Custom Built Instruments Michael Wynn—Certified Luthier—817.903.6453
Amalfitano Pickups: Custom pickups here in Keller, TX!
DC Audio Labs: Speaker building & repair Doug C. 817-426-5082
http://mitatechs.org/manufacturers
SUPPLIES / INFORMATION:
Stewart McDonald is a great place to find all things guitar related for building or repair! Lots of information!
http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/default.htm
Guitar Reranch carries some good products as well. I have used their finishes to tint and refinish a bass neck.
FRETS is a great source of information for doing guitar repair! http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/first.html
Luthier’s Mercantile International
Warmoth Guitar Necks / Bodies / Parts
Mighty Mite http://www.mightymite.com/
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Local Performers:
The Alcon Jazz Ensemble recently started up at. Lots of fun! http://www.alconjazzensemble.com
A great band made up of all Alcon employees. Great variety of music!
http://www.gumbokings.com/schedule.htm
Fred Hamilton is an instructor and multi-instrumental performer at the University of North Texas in Denton.
Keller’s own Jack Miller!
While not a Guitar organization, definitely a Fort Worth icon.
Great Beatles cover band!
Disco anyone??
http://www.fingerprintsband.com/home.html
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Bass:
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Jazz:
When you are in the mood for jazz, this is a great station—88.1 KNTU.
John Pfeiffer is a friend and former co-worker and great jazz guitarist. I have had the pleasure of playing with John on a few occasions. Lots of good information on jazz guitar on his web site.
Here is a pretty neat site if you are interested in learning something about Jazz. http://esvc001419.wic024u.server-web.com/lessons/jt/jtwhat.htm
http://www.learnjazzpiano.com/
http://www.frappr.com/learnjazzpiano
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Listen to a great selection of music on Sunday night: http://www.kera.org/radio-901-at-night
Here is a link to a very cool jazz show on NPR Radio! http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=20&agg=1
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Recording:
Tony’s Too Music Services Recording, Lessons, Drums 2719 Denton Hwy, Fort Worth, TX
Looking to record? Here is a studio located in West Fort Worth. http://www.soundsgreatstudios.com/default.asp
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Guitar Manufacturers:
Composite Acoustic Guitars at West End in Keller
I met Ed Schaefer when he lived in Fort Worth and had him finish (paint) a bass body for me. In the process he let me play a guitar he was building for Eric Johnson. Sweet! http://www.schaeferguitars.com/index.php
http://www.birdsongguitars.com/
http://www.glendaleguitars.com/
http://www.jimmywallaceguitars.com/
LAWSON GUITARS (Fort Worth, TX)
REPUBLIC GUITARS (Dallas, TX) |
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Lesson Links:
GUITAR CHORD CHARTS: http://www.8notes.com/guitar_chord_chart/
http://www.chordie.com/chords.php
http://www.guitarnotes.com/guitar/notes2/ultimate11.shtml
http://www.guitarchordsmagic.com/guitar-chord-charts/free-printable-guitar-chord-chart.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_signatures
http://www.essentialsofmusic.com/glossary/c.html
http://www.studybass.com/lessons/basics/mistakes-beginners-make/
The notes on the fretboard are here: http://www.guitarnoise.com/faq.php?id=128 http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4753/guitarnecknotesqy6.gif Major Scale: http://www.cyberfretbass.com/scales/major/index.php Chord Theory: http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/chord-and-theory-chart.txt |
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Shopping Local:
West End Guitar Shop and Coffee House 830 Keller Parkway Suite A Keller, TX 76248
Specializing in: Composite Acoustic Guitars Fishman Amplifiers for acoustic guitars Guitar supplies such as strings, straps, electronics
Bell’s Music Shop: located on 1709 (Keller Parkway) and offers school band instruments and instrument repair. Check out their web site: www.bellsmusicshop.com
on Lancaster, Fort Worth has a GREAT selection of used equipment. Call 817-535-2040.
Tony’s Muzic: Sales, Service, Factory Repair, Guitars, Amps, PA, Drums 2715 Denton Hwy, Fort Worth, TX 817-831-6727
Sword’s Music: 4300 E. Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 817-536-8742
Jim Curlee: Vintage Instruments, Cleburn, TX
Recycle Sound: Custom Tube Amps, The Colony, TX Dale Yarbro 214-454-9062
Charley's Guitar Shop
The Unreal McCoys: Buy, Sell, Trade Guitars, Fort Worth, TX http://www.theunrealmccoys.com
Larry Morgan Music
Young Musician’s Online: Some good deals. Their focus is more on stringed instruments (and classical guitar) but they are here in Keller, TX. https://www.ymonline.com/
http://www.proaudio.com/index.php
Blue Moon Music: http://www.bluemoonmusic.com/
Toby Corporation Home Speakers! Designed and assembled in Fort Worth http://www.toby.com
Sky Guitars (Denton, TX) http://www.skyguitars.com/
Mr. E’s: A good selection of sheet music and books. Their selection of instruments is pretty decent. Unfortunately, see the caution about Guitar Center below. I purchased some bass strings on clearance only to find out that someone had swapped one of the strings with a short scale string. Unless your merchandise is sealed, inspect it carefully.
Guitar Center: I need to include Guitar Center as they do carry a wide variety of instruments and are reasonably priced. HOWEVER, be careful with what you buy. A lot of items (effects, microphones, pre-amps, etc) may have been previously used. I prefer a sealed box.
Shopping Online:
Ed Roman’s: If you are looking for information on a brand of guitar, I guarantee Ed Roman has an opinion on it, and a very direct one at that.
Woodwind and Brasswind: Large selection and good prices and service. Service both school band instruments as well as guitar /bass / keyboard / etc. Great clearance specials!
Sweetwater: A GREAT place to shop online. Their prices are reasonable and they have quick delivery (usually free shipping).
JW Pepper: Great selection of sheet music. http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/welcome.jsp
San Antonio, TX
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Other Places for Lessons: DISCLAIMER: I do not endorse nor have ever used any of these organizations for lessons.
Keller School of Music:
West End Guitar Shop and Coffee House 830 Keller Parkway Suite A Keller, TX 76248
Creative Soul:
Southlake Music Academy: http://www.southlakemusicacademy.com/
For Those About to Rock School: For Those About to Rock School L.L.C
The Master’s Touch School of Music & Performing Arts, LLC http://www.themasterstouchschool.com/
Mr. E’s:
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