Hawaiian Steel Guitar Teachers
A good teacher can help you reach your goals faster and can guide you through the different tunings, styles and techniques used in making Hawaiian Steel Guitar music. Below you will find a list of Hawaiian Steel Guitar teachers broken out by regions. Most of our teachers offer online lessons.
Hawaii
KAILUA, HAWAII
Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i
Alan Akaka
The only music school in Hawai‘i that offers specialty training in the Hawaiian lap steel guitar. The school entertains students of all ages with special emphases on Keiki (youth) because today’s students become tomorrow’s musicians. They offer both class instruction and individual private lessons.
(808) 375-9379
Western Region
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Bill Leff
Hawaiian and Rock steel guitar (beginner/ intermediate).
Also Hawaiian Slack Key guitar.
C6, B11, E, C#m, A, others
(831) 234-9859
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Richard Hanson
Steel Guitar, Ukulele, Guitar and Bass
(719) 596-8163
(719) 229-5419 Cell
Montrose, CO
Chris Kennison (Book ’em Danno)
Hawaiian and Lap Steel guitar. Pedal Steel Guitar.
C6, B11, E
(970) 204-1721
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA
Kona Serenaders
Beginning/Intermediate Hawaiian Steel Guitar
Instructional book and video available.
A Major, Low bass
(604) 263-8944
CENTRAL LIONS RECREATION CENTRE EDMUNTON, AB, CA
George “Keoki” Lake.
Hawaiian Treasures – Steel Guitar & Ukulele
Hawaiian Steel Guitar and Ukulele musical fun classes consisting of seniors 55+. Hawaiian music, the culture of Hawai’i is the prime focus, instructed by George “Keoki” Lake.
(780) 496-7366
Eastern Region
WASHINGTON DC
Frank Della Penna
Beginning/intermediate
Hawaiian Steel Guitar. Ukulele.
A, A6, Am, B11, C13, C#m7, E7, Fmaj7
(202) 359-3046
United Kingdom
Basil Henriques
Internet Lessons via Skype.
I play and teach all tunings, in the styles of the Hawaii Calls players, i.e. Barney, Jules, Billy Hew Len, Danny Stewart, etc. Reasonable rates starting by the half-hour. Skype name is basil-henriques
C6, A6, E6, D9 Emin6
Available anywhere Skype is available.
Int+(0) 182-770-4110 or
Int+(0) 7800-646-645