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Jim Whiteford (The Twangman)

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About Me

found this layout at HOT FreeLayouts.com / MyHotCommentsBorn August 27, 1950 in Indianapolis Indiana U.S.A. My Musical Training began at age 13, in 1963. By age 15, I was Playing gigs with my Band. My first Guitar Instructor was Jim Williams, who taught me to Read Music. Then I Studied with the Truely Great Guitarist Dennis Biggerstaff the Lead Guitarist for the Zircons, Then Jimmy Evans was a Big Influence on my Playing style - You might say I got a real "Rockabilly" Education from Jimmy. Jimmy Evans was Inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame September 3 2003. In 1972 I got to meet and Play with The Great and Ledendary Guitarist Les Paul. I Teach Guitar Lessons Professionally. I have 43 years Teaching and Playing Experience. Beginning through Advanced Instruction in Rock, Jazz, Blues,Rockabilly, Classic Guitar, and Flamenco. Bass, Keyboard, Banjo and Mandolin Instruction are available with a focus on Music Theory. Master Class Series Workshops are Avilable for Advanced or Professional Musicians. Call (317) 255- 9037 or E- Mail [email protected] ....... Any one who would like Personalized Guitar Lessons over the Internet I can do an HTML file and send them. Contact me by E-Mail to set up Personalized Internet Guitar Lessons.I Play a wide variety of Musical Styles anything from Rock, to Jazz, From Rockabilly to Classical Guitar. But mostly I like Instrumental Guitar Music. "Playing the Guitar has allowed me to meet people that I would not have otherwise met, to have experiences that I would not have otherwise had, to know things that I would not have otherwise known... And to form the Best Friendships that a Person could Have... "If You are Looking for Personalized Guitar Lessons over the Internet I can send them by way of HTML File, through E- Mail, for More Information E- Mail me at [email protected] of two Published books on Kriya Yoga and Meditation . Book 1 is : "The Nectar of Immortality",and Book 2 - is :" Secret Science of the Adepts".I have been teaching Classes and Workshops on Meditation, Self-Observation,Fourth Way, Kriya Yoga, Kabbalah,Tarot and Alchemy for 37 Years. If you are Interested in any of these Courses, E-Mail me at.... [email protected] ....or call (317)255-9037Complete Course on Raja Yoga, Meditation,Spiritual Science,Kriya Yoga,Kabbalah, Tarot and Alchemy .....

My Interests

My Interests are Playing Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin and Keyboard. I am a Composer, Arranger and Song Writer. My Musical Influences are : Jim Williams, Dennis Biggerstaff, Jimmy Evans, Santana, Junior Brown, John McLaughlin, Carlos Jobim, Les Paul, Joe Pass . If you are Interested in Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin or Keyboard Lessons Please contact me at [email protected] Phine (317) 255-9037 Other Interests are Kriya Yoga, Meditation, Kabbalah, Alchemy,Martial Arts, and Genealogy. I Teach Meditation, and Kriya Yoga ,Fourth Way Self - Observation Techniques ,and have written two Books:"The Secret Science of the Adepts",and "The Nectar of Immortality".

I'd like to meet:

Junior Brown, Thom Bresh, Buster B.Jones, Scotty More, Nokie Edwards, and You.

Music:

I Like everything from Bach, To Merle Travis , Chet Atkins, and Jimmy Hendrix, Carlos Jobim, Joe Pass,The Ventures, Nokie Edwards,Junior Brown,Les Paul, Django Reinhardt,Buster B. Jones,Mississippi John Hurt, Carlos Santana,Hound Dog Taylor,Junior Brown, Santo&Johnny,Dick Dale,Duane Eddy,Dwane Allman,John McLaughlin,Johnny Winter,Corey Harris,Taj Mahal,ZZ Top,Can Heat,Spirit,Fog Hat,The Beatles,Wheather Report,The Ragtime Wranglers,Brian Setzer,Buddy Guy,Murial Anderson, Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Reed, Al Di Meola, Jimmy Rosenberg, Joe Maphis,Larry Collins,Joe Six Pack, Speedy West,Jimmy Bryant,

Movies:

The Razors Edge,Lost Horizon,

Books:

My favorite books are Autobiograpy of A Yogi - Paramahansa Yogananda, Be Here Now - Ram Dass,Bhagavad Gita,Torah, Bible, Hermetic Order of The Golden Dawn - Israel Regardie, The Zohar, Holy Blood Holy Grail - Lincoln,The Secret Teaching of All Ages - Manly P. Hall,Foucaults Pendalum - Umberta Eco,A Search in Secret India - Paul Brunton, Road Kill - Kinky Freedman ,The Lost Horizon - James Hilton,The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna - "M",

My Blog

Guitar Lessons

I teach Guitar Professionally , and offer Beginning through Advanced Instruction, with a focus on Music Theory.  Classes are in Rock, Jazz, Blues, Classical Guitar. Advanced Classes for the serio...
Posted by Jim Whiteford (The Twangman) on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:18:00 PST

Yoga, and Meditation Books for Sale.

I am the Author of two Books on Kriya Yoga and Meditation. The First Book is called The Nectar of Immortality, the subjects covered in the book are : The Effects of Meditation, Pranayama, The Chakras,...
Posted by Jim Whiteford (The Twangman) on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:06:00 PST

The Difference Between A Guitar Player and A Guitarist

The difference between a Guitar Player and a Guitarist is one of degree. A Guitar Player is one who Plays the Instrument of Guitar solely for their own Enjoyment and Entertainment. A Guitar Player is ...
Posted by Jim Whiteford (The Twangman) on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:46:00 PST

The Law of the Octave

   Vibration is another word for Frequency. Different Frequencies of Energy are various rates of Vibration .Matter and Energy are two different manifestations of the same primary substance ....
Posted by Jim Whiteford (The Twangman) on Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:14:00 PST

Just for Fun : A new Lexicon for Guitar Players

1. Twang-a-delic : Meaning: Manifesting Twang; Playing a Guitar.          ;           ;   &nbs...
Posted by Jim Whiteford (The Twangman) on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:01:00 PST

The Musical Scale

The seven tone Musical Scale is a formula of Cosmic Law whcih was worked out by the Ancient Esoteric Schools and applied to Music. The meaning of the notes is concealed in the names of the notes of th...
Posted by Jim Whiteford (The Twangman) on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:27:00 PST

The Evolution of Man

Man serves Nature whether he knows it or not , Voluntarily or Involuntarily , contributing his small amount of energy to a Cosmic Purpose of which he has no Conception . A Mans Possibilities depend on...
Posted by Jim Whiteford (The Twangman) on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:22:00 PST