Pete Huttlinger - National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion

Past Guestbook Entries

Hi Pete ! Ihave your video on practicing and l'm trying to learn the monaghan jig but l'm having trouble working out the chords for the initial groove as they are not tabbed could you let me know what they are or where l could find them? Just bought naked pop its wearing itself out in my car player at the moment going 'round and 'round ! Brilliant.Hope you had a nice Christmas !

Terry Mclavey - terry-star@mystics.co.uk
Hayle, corn uk - Sunday, December 31, 2006

Pete, I suppose you hear this all the time, but...I've been struggling to teach myself guitar for a bit less than two years now. Spent time with several DVD's and tapes and learned the basics. One day I ran across your John Denver instructional DVD number one...I think I have gotten more out of that one DVD in the last month than nearly all the rest combined. Your teaching method of step by step on the harder licks is the best. I've ordered several more of your DVD's?my wife thinks I?m nuts. I started playing guitar and guitar on my 65th birthday and before the first year was out I was able to play bass with a small bluegrass band, and during the next year I taught myself enough mandolin to get by as well, but the guitar was still challenging me; thanks to your DVD I think I'm finally playing something that actually sounds pretty darned good. I will be at it a full 2 years the end of February 07. By the way, for any other old farts out there, it?s never too late to get into some serous pickin? and strummin? if you will work at it. R. Gordon

Richard Gordon - RCGordon@DCWis.Com
Fish Creek, Wi USA - Sunday, December 31, 2006

Pete, Happy New Year!! Saw you at the JD Tribute (both shows) in Aspen back in October. The orchestra really added a lot. Top notch!! Got any tips for that Bm7 chord in McGuire's Landing. I got your Solo II DVD as a gift and that's the only problem I've run into. It's a toughie!! Thanks, Paul

Paul - pjapax@comcast.net
Greeley, CO USA - Saturday, December 30, 2006

Hi Pete, I recently stumbled across your music on ITUNES and have been listening to your CDs non stop since donwloading from there. I've been stuck in a musical rut with the guitar for awhile and your playing is certainly an inspiration. Since you did spend some time in the Boston area, albeit a while ago, I was wondering if you might know of any good fingerstyle guitar teachers in the Boston area that you'd recommend ?? I've been looking for awhile but haven't been able to find anyone. Keep up the great work, would love to see you perform in Boston some time. thanks

Jamie Limbey - jlimbey@aol.com
boston, MA USA - Thursday, December 28, 2006

Caro Pietro, You are "the Man" or as we say in Italian "Il Uomo"!!! Just wanted to put a little comment as to your fame which spreads even to Italy...I met someone in Napoli this trip (Dec 2006) when I was on tour (singing my italian gospel oldies!) and they had been to see you in Soave! I so enjoy seeing news about you and love watching what you are doing around the world! Love to your darling wife, and family, Vi voglio bene!!!!! Buon Natale, e Felice Anno Nuovo!---from Italy and Nashville!!! (Patrizia) Patti Nelson, your italian teacher!!

patrizia - pattinelson@bellsouth.net
Nashville, TN USA - Thursday, December 28, 2006

Dear Pete; I wanted to write and tell you how much I love the DVD of Jim Croce's Music. Jim & Maury were quite a pair . Many people never knew the musical genius of each of them ! Maury was not only one of the most talented people to ever pick up the guitar but, he was also a fabulous piano player too. I hope to get the John Denver DVD's next . Maybe someday I'll be able to play 1/1000th as good as you . I wish you and your family a Happy,Safe and most Blessed New Year. God Bless- Thom Miller

Thom Miller - millerstoves@alltel.net
Sigel, PA USA - Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Hey Pete, Great site...hope things are going well for you. Playing with Donna Summer? After all these years, now I'm impressed! :) Everytime I drive past a place selling Christmas trees I think about you and the old days across the street from Ruby Tuesdays. Take care of yourself and good luck in the New Year! Harry

Harry Gideon - harrygideon@hotmail.com
Atlanta, GA USA - Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Hi Pete. I stumbled across you playing Superstition last month on You Tube, and rushed right out and purchased both of your Instructional DVDs. I am just finishing up on Josie. Except for that darn chickin' pickin thing! It's taking some time to get that part. What a wonderful arrangement. I was wondering if you had any plans to produce an instructional video with Superstition on it. I see there is a book with the transcription. I will order that tonight. It would be great to have a quality video of you playing it. Also, do you have any plans to join up with Tommy again at some point in the future? He's doing TommyFest in Elizabethtown in a month. Why don't you swing by? You guys should do a workshop together. Man, that would be the ultimate musical experience. Love your arrangement of 'Tis So Sweet... Merry Christmas! Gene

Gene
Conyers, GA USA - Friday, December 22, 2006

Hi Pete, Hope all is well. I was listening to John Denver's "Christmas in Concert" (Washington, D.C.) CD today, and was thinking how exciting and fun it must have been for you to be playing in that show, with the orchestra and children's chorus. Did you play any of the music that sounds like electric guitar or did you stick with acoustic? Did you play in many other Christmas shows with John? Anyway, I am very much looking forward to your new CD; can't wait to hear it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Erin. Best wishes, David

David E. Tupper - tuppe001@maroon.tc.umn.edu
Chanhassen, MN USA - Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Aww, you are using the PB's. Sorry, I guess I should have looked down a few more post's. What do you like better about the Pb's?

Chad Fengel
USA - Monday, December 18, 2006

So you aren't using the Poly Webs, and you are using the Elixir PB's? I'm psyched about he new Album, and can't wait for the samples.

Chad Fengel - fngrstyl1@mchsi.com
Avon, IL USA - Monday, December 18, 2006

Ceburn - The main guitar I play a Collings OM1 Cutaway. Mahogany back and side with a Sitka Spruce top. The other one I play has an Adirnondak Spruce top (also called Red Spruce if the wood is not grown in the Adirondaks). They both have nut widths of 1 3/4". While you are at it, get some Elixir Phosphor Bronze strings. That way you won't be changing strings all the time. ;-) Pete

Pete Huttlinger
Nashville, - Saturday, December 16, 2006

Hi Pete, I have noticed on all of your DVD's that you play with two different type Collings. I believe you said that the OM-1 was your favorite for everyday playing. I want to purchase the OM-1 Cutaway from Collings and I want to order the same exact one with which you play most in your DVD's. I think you said the top was Sitka, but I know some where that you mentioned Englemann. Could you please give me the specs so I will know exactly what to order. I want to get it right since it is hefty purchase! Thanks. I own all of your DVD's. What else can I say, you are terrific....

Ceburn Mitchell - CMitc10101@aol.com
Macon, Ga USA - Friday, December 15, 2006

I hope you'll be at Shelbyville again this year. That's always a lot of fun. I'm looking forward to it.

Pete Hosey - peteh35150@yahoo.com
Sylacauga, AL USA - Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Lee;

I use Elixir Phosphor Bronze strings. Light gauge. Pete

Pete Huttlinger - pete@petehuttlinger.com
Nashville, TN - Saturday, December 09, 2006

Hi Pete, Just wondering...what type and gauge strings do you use? Meery Christmas

Lee Harper - leeharper@charter.net
Smithfield, VA USA - Saturday, December 09, 2006

Would you ever consider putting your arrangment of Supersition on your website's tablature? It's a fantastic sound on the guitar. Truely amazing.

Zet Smith - Zetsmith@earthlink.net
Chicago, Il USA - Saturday, December 09, 2006

Zet;

Superstition is available in a book called The Peter Huttlinger Collection. ;-) Pete.

Pete Huttlinger - pete@petehuttlinger.com
Nashville, TN - Saturday, December 09, 2006

Hi Pete, For a New Years resolution, I decided to begin playing a musical instrument. I couldn't decide on the piano or guitar, so I bought a $80 casio piano and a second hand guitar for $125.(an acoustic Alvarez). I began both instruments with the beginning of the new year figuring I would decide which one I would persue full force... the guitar won! I have more books on guitar...and piano where I can honestly say " I have every book I need to learn how to play guitar...and the piano. As I scrolled through homespun's catalog, your CD caught my eye. When it finally arrived, as with all the other cd's I order, the first thing I did was play the lesson WITHOUT the instrument. I can't believe ALL the extremely useful information that you formatted on one single disk!!! GREAT STUFF!!! Cutting it short, my first order of business for the new year is to reward myself for sticking with my resolution by purchasing another guitar. I couldn't decide on an electric, 12 string, or another acoustic maybe? Your cd answered my question. My next guitar that I will be buying will be a classic guitar with nylon strings with the fret board being 2". I will keep in contact with you, that is, if you don't mind? That's all for now... back to practice....and thanks!

Jeff Giles - kingdomseeker_991@hotmail.com
Belmar, NJ USA - Friday, December 08, 2006

Jan;

We'll be coming to Europe in May. England and Switzerland.
Pete

Pete Huttlinger - pete@petehuttlinger.com
Nashville, TN USA - Friday, December 08, 2006

Hoi Pete, When you come to Europe? Maybe with Chris Nole ?

Jan Stoop - stopio@quicknet,nl
ijmuiden, nh Netherlands - Thursday, December 07, 2006

Hi Pete, Seasons Greetings! In the spirit of the holidays, I was wondering if you ever toyed with the idea of putting together some arrangements for traditional Christmas hymns and songs,(a CD and song book). Just curious, I was looking for some fingerstyle renditions of traditional stuff and I really didn't find much. (I figured if you could do Josie, those would be a piece of cake.) Happy Holidays!

Patrick
IL USA - Monday, December 04, 2006

Hello Pete, I was wondering if you've played around with a fingerstyle arrangement of "Catch & Release"?

Jeff Johansen - jjohansend2h@comcast.net
St. Paul, MN USA - Monday, December 04, 2006

Love your work man! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWCKL_MHRoU Yet another reason to turn my guitar into a coffee table Im currently starting a guitar forum, feel free to join and register :) http://z8.invisionfree.com/TotallyGuitar/

Ericque - liekwoah@hotmail.co.uk
Birmingham, England - Sunday, December 03, 2006

Hi Pete, Saw you perform for the first time a couple of days ago at the Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach. What a pleasure it was seeing someone as talented as you in such a small intimate environment. I enjoyed your solo compositions the most and look forward to purchasing some of your music. I hope you continue to come to the Guitar Shoppe in the future

Kyle Hayden - 1catchkyle@cox.net
Laguna Niguel, CA USA - Sunday, December 03, 2006

Hi Pete, Love your work on the Jim Croce DVD lesson, are there any plans to do a volume 2? I would love to have you teach the song, Lovers Cross and several others if there ever is a Volume 2. Dave

Dave Stott - davekstott@cs.com
Middletown, ct USA - Sunday, December 03, 2006

Hey Pete....it's been a long time since I've posted here. Just read your latest notes (Nov 27th). Man you had an awesome week!!! High five's to you, great job! Steve

Steve Paxton - sepvet@charter.net
Ludington, MI USA - Thursday, November 30, 2006

Hello Pete! We've beenn playing "phone tag" lately and I figured that this was the best way to say "Hi" to you. I can't wait for Carnegie and a bunch of the "Freedom Ranch" guys will be coming. I think that it'll be like the Concord Pavilion when everyone was there for you. It's going to be a blaast! Carl

Carl Huttlinger - chuttlinger@aol.com
Concord, Ca. USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Pete, thanks again for the Jim Croce video. I'm in an acoustic duo called "Pullin' Strings" and we recently got to perform Jim Croce songs for Maury Muehleisen's sister, Mary. She and her husband are friends of ours. For anyone who is interested in seeing how Pete's video helped us, go to Youtube and type in "Pullin' Strings" to see some of our stuff. We perform "Operator", "Time in a bottle" and "Lover's cross", which hopefully will be included in volume 2.

Regan Wood - reganwood@cox.net
Las Vegas, NV USA - Monday, November 27, 2006

Pete, It was great getting to meet you at the Tree Lighting in Atlanta. You and LeAnn did an amazing job. Thanks for the CD - great stuff. I particularly dug your rendition of "I've Got Rhythm". Wow. Mark Lee Third Day

Mark Lee - marklee3d@yahoo.com
Kennesaw, GA USA - Friday, November 24, 2006

Pete. Sorry. False alarm. In light gray lettering the new said this " POSTED: 11:43 am CST November 15, 2004 ". YOUR SAFE!!!! I am just looking out for your welfare. You know me!!

Jim Redman - jredman@woh.rr.com
Dayton, OH USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Pete, Did you see the news lately in Atlanta. I was just surfing the internet for the Macy's event in Atlanta and just saw where the 75 foot tree at the Macy's store in Atlanta just broke in HALF. WOW. One good thing are they are expecting it to be ready in time for the lighting ceremony. GOOD LUCK. We will say prayers. Just wondering if you heard yet?

Jim Redman - jredman@woh.rr.com
Dayton, OH USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Pete, According to your schedule page the Macy's tree lighting ceremony is on ABC, but our TV guide says the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in on NBC from 8am - noon. Just want to make sure I am watching the correct program. You know me. Dena and I may end up driving all the way there from OHIO if we don't get the right info ;-)

Jim Redman - jredman@woh.rr.com
Dayton, OH USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Well, when it come to Classical Gas I'd have to say that Tommy Emmanuel "owns" that one. His arrangement is really great. If you haven't heard it I suggest getting one of his DVD's so you can see it as well as hear it. Pete

Pete Huttlinger
Nashville, TN - Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Hi Pete, I couldn't resist commenting about the Classical Gas comment. It struck me as a little humorous as written - "a song called Classical Gas." :) Anyway, The original arrangement by Mason Williams is outstanding... and sounds as good today as it did years ago. And as you and many of your fans know, Tommy Emmanuel has a cool arrangement as well. Both arrangements are available all over the Web or they can be purchased. Wishes for a happy Thanksgiving. Keep up the great playing!!!

Michael
Boston, MA USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Hi Pete, I was woundering if you have an finger style arrangement that you have done in the past called classical gas (tabs with mpeg). There are several tabs out there I can get but since I have been following your technique from your video's and Music composition I like stay were I'm at. Thank you, Ps. Looking forward in hearing your new cd You Rock Pete!

Ray R, Lodholz - rlodholz@msn.com
Shelby Twp.,, MI USA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Hi Pete, Just want to thank you for calling it a Christmas Tree and not a holiday tree. You got your thinking the right way. Good for you. Fred

Fred cross,Jr. - fcross2@cox.net
Scottsdale, az USA - Tuesday, November 21, 2006

A couple of things. Where did Pete's Question and Answer page go? Does anyone know what ever happened to Mike Taylor? The guy who wrote and played with John Denver.

David - dshoffman77@msn.com
USA - Friday, November 17, 2006

Pete, Listen to your cd's all the time and learning guitar from the DVD's and book. Would love to see you live, do you have any plans for shows in the UK?

Graeme Stewart - graeme_stewart@btconnect.com
South Shields, Tyne UK - Friday, November 17, 2006

Thank you so much for offering and for playing for me last night at the Schermerhorn. What a fantastic place! I can't believe that I can now say that I sang there. Your set was wonderful and you are very talented. Everyone around me, including myself, cried during your Ireland song. Beautiful!

Belinda - b.catanach@gmail.com
Nashville, TN USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Pete, First of all, just listened to Superstition on You Tube....a couple of renditions.....AWESOME. Also had a clip of a British gig with you and another John Denver band member.........a keeper as well.
I'm a friend of Les'....bought the AER 60 on your recommendation and it's GREAT ! Everyone's amazed at the clarity and crispness of its sound.
Question, know you play Collings, but looking at upgrading from my acoustic electric Seagull (sounds pretty good for the $800 price) and was leaning towards a used upper end Taylor....614 or 814....I really like the sound of the ESS electronics. Recommendations once again?
Thanks, Craig

Craig Paylor - cpaylor@ec.rr.com
Morehead City, NC USA - Monday, November 13, 2006

It's because of you and that Superstition video that I am moving over to the kazoo and selling all my gear. Just kidding - sort of. It's like unearthing another precious stone when I discover someone as good and as musical and as talented as you are. Now, to the record store (and the consignment house...). Cheers!

Tim Frazier - tfrazier176@earthlink.net
Woodinville, WA USA - Friday, November 10, 2006

Pete, I have a John Denver question for you, on John's Taylor Koa guitar that he used in concert (Wildlife, Symposium etc.....) do you know what brand sound hole pickup was used on this guitar ? I know the original pickup was a Fishman Matrix under saddle, but, he had it replaced with a sound hole pickup and I like the sound of it, especially since he fingered picked allot. Kevin

Kevin Zufall - kzufall@purina.com
St. Louis, MO USA - Thursday, November 09, 2006

Hi Pete, I hope that all is well with you (and Erin). I'm still pushing for you to come up here to MN for a show or two...it's just starting to get cold! Anyway, although you may already know about this, I thought that you and other fans of Jim Croce and Maury Muehleisen might like to know that Maury's sister Mary got the rights to republish Maury's CD "Gingerbreadd" (previously only available in Japan), and it is now available on her website (maurymuehleisen.com). Mary also has published another CD of several of Maury's unpublished works. I have no connection or financial interest here; but given your interest in these artists, and likely fan interest, I thought people might like to know about this. I look forward to seeing you on ABC! Best wishes, David

David Tupper - tuppe001@maroon.tc.umn.edu
Chanhassen, MN USA - Monday, November 06, 2006

Hi Pete, I just purchased your "Naked Pop" CD and it is fabulous. I'm interested in learning your arrangement of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Is the sheet music for this included in the Peter Huttlinger Collection - Songbook? Thanks for letting me know. Karen

Karen - haringa@surferie.net
USA - Sunday, November 05, 2006

Hi Pete - Did I see you the other night on TV playing with LeAnn at the Opry? It sure looked like you. We're looking forward to seeing you at the tree lighting at Lenox. It's been a long time since you came to Georgia and we're happy you're coming. Take care, Ed

Ed Brown - edbrown00@comcast.net
Acworth, GA USA - Thursday, November 02, 2006

Pete, I really enjoyed the Fingerstyle workshop at Winfield this year. I got the mp3 clips of your songs! Thanks a lot! You are the Greatest!

Tom McPheeters - trmac@cableone.net
Independence, KS USA - Thursday, November 02, 2006

I was working on a show and one of our talent said he heard your name at Camp Barnabas in Missouri. Apparently you know or have a big fan in Susan Tom. We did a home for her in Fairfield Ca. What a small world. Preston, Tracy and Ty all say hello. By the way I picked up a guitar with Preston and he said I clearly did not get any of your playing talent!! Hope you are well and hope to see you as soon as our paths line up again. xo Nancy

Nancy Hadley - nancy@nancyhadley.com
Huntington Beac, CA USA - Monday, October 30, 2006

Hi Pete That was nice meeting you yesterday and having Breakfast with you today. I am looking forward to seeing you in March at Carnige Hall. Zane

Zane - riderzane@cablespeed.com
Glen Burnie, Md USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006

Hi, Pete! I'm a 24 year old Elementary School teacher, and have been an enormous JD fan all of my life! I play 6 and 12 string guitars as hobbies, and find myself playing JD stuff most of the time. I was wondering if you plan to make a Learning JD songs for guitar DVD #4, and if so, if you might be able to include some songs for us teachers so we can use them to enrich learning (perhaps Windsong, Sing Australia [older students], or Amazon). I have all three previous versions of your DVDs, and I found them ideal for learning John's songs! I already plan to play Calypso with my students when we start studying bodies of water. :) Thanks for your time, and best wishes from Mr. Hicks' 4th grade class.

Michael - mhicks_@hotmail.com
South Glens Fal, NY USA - Thursday, October 26, 2006

Thank you so much once again Pete, for your wonderful contributions to the John Denver Celebrations in Aspen. The Wheeler shows were wonderful as always, still moving at times and uplifting as well. Your show with Mack and Chris at the Chalet is always a kick to watch you guys together. The chance to watch you play up close is a treat for me. Your talent and time is VERY appreciated. Thank you so much once again and safe travels always. Love and Thanks from Kansas City !!! Vickie

Vickie - Hikerspass@aol.com
Lenexa, KS USA - Sunday, October 22, 2006

Hi Pete. I just wanted to let that I recently purchased your DVD 'Essential Exercises for the Fingerstyle Guitar, and I am very impressed with the work and material you presented. When I called Homespun Tapes, I asked them for help with right hand bass techniques, and after some discussion about my level of profiency and what I hoped to accomplish, this DVD was recommended. EUREKA! All the exercises and work are easily transferred to the bass, (I play a 5 string Benavente Vintage Vortex). There sure is a lot of meat on that bone, in the first 5 minutes you cover material that may take me a year to master. I really feel like that DVD is allowing me to make the next quantum leap in developing right hand technique. Thanks for the help, and congrats on such an excellent lesson. You are right, life is good. Keep up the good work! Also, I gave you a cheap plug on www.Talkbass.com, a bass friendly forum I hang on, and recommended the DVD to some other players for their benefit. Best regards, Thor

Thor - thor74@cox.net
Warwick, RI USA - Monday, October 16, 2006

Hi Pete, Congradulations on your wedding, sure wish I could have been there. I hope it went well and you are somewhere enjoying your honeymoon. You two deserve the very best in life and Im sure you have found it in each other. Wanted to again thank you for all the inspiration you have given me throughout the years, I would have probably given up on music long ago if not for you and Les. Think about you guy's all the time... Been working really hard on the Croce stuff, the thumb pick and the fingernail overlays have opened up a whole new world for me..THANK YOU! I finally feel like I'm learning again. Better run , Take care.... Mark Shelton

Mark Shelton - rwss446@redwingretail.com
Wilmington, NC USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Mr. Huttlinger, Im just a beginner trying to play the guitar. I always loved John Denvers music. I was lucky enough to see him in San Antonio when he played there and I will never forget it. When I came across Homespun and found your Learn to Play the Songs of John Denver cds I ordered the first one. But Im having trouble with the hammer on's in the opening lick to Rocky Mountain High can you give me any advice.

Terry Gann - hterrybuahh@netscape.com
Pasadena, TX USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Hey, Pete. It was great seeing you play in person the other day in Culver City, CA. And thanks for singing "Happy b-day" for me during your concert. It was awesome. I want to learn the middle part of Tommy in the Morning where you improvise. That section is not included in your Homespun tape video. :( And you played extra phrases for Monagan Jig too. Where can I get those? Thanks.

FRED LIM - fredlim@gmail.com
Fullerton, CA USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Pete...CONGRATULATIONS on your wedding! Enjoy your time in Aspen in October with the John Denver Tribute shows, and be sure to take time to celebrate your own lives together! Linda W

Linda Wolverton - lindaw@fuse.net
Cincinnati, OH USA - Monday, October 09, 2006

Hi Pete. Looking forward to your new Hymns CD and TAB! Did you use a click track when recording your first Hymns CD? I am enjoying my new Collings OM1-A by the way. Thanks for your great Hymns CD and Tab, I am enjoying learning a number of your great arrangements.

Steve Massey - smassey3@charter.net
Medford, OR USA - Monday, October 09, 2006

I just want to say thanks. You and JD got me back into playing guitar. Fingerpicking is mostly new to me and it's challenging but rewarding. Please keep the JD DVDs coming, I have all three. Please consider a Xmas DVD for accoutic. Thanks!

Rick Arnold - arnoldslakeville@yahoo.com
Lakeville, MN USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Dear Pete: Love both Volumes your JD tribute CDs...of "Colors in Time". Any chance you and Chris Nole will publish a songbook of the arrangements for guitarists and pianist? I'd buy both and look forward to JD CD#4 from Homespun Tapes. Please consider "Starwood in Aspen" and some of the Mike Taylor solos that made JD's early work so memorable. Thanks.

Eddye McClue - EddyeMcClure@msn.com
Clancy, MT USA - Monday, October 02, 2006

Hi Pete, I bought the The Peter Huttlinger Collection book and 3 CDs (Catch & Release, Santa Rita, Naked Pop) and I really like it a lot. So far I have learned Darcys Guitar, Fields of Gold. and Goodbye Chester. I hope to learn all of the songs in the book ... it has really been a work out and fun at the same time. I also like your version of Overjoyed in the Naked Pop CD unfortunately it is not in the book. Are you going to come up with a new book, hopefully with Overjoyed and some songs in Naked Pop? Thanks.

Rolando Tolibas - jjedit@pacbell.net
USA - Sunday, October 01, 2006

I've been a big fan of Pete's since he allowed Fingerstyle Mag to publish Storm In the Valley. As a fly fisherman AND guitar picker, he's my hero; probably a better fisherman, for sure a better guitar player! The website is terrific; I am from Utah, spent several years as a commercial/sport fisherman in Alaska, now living in Asia and spending not enough but some time in Kamchatka and Mongolia with an 8 weight flyrod chasing 100 lb. Caiman and still picking my Lowden, Taylor, Martin, Thompson and other misc. instruments. Larry Pattis got me into this, but you, Pat Donohue an El Mcmeen keep me interested. Keep strumming and give corporate weanies like me the opportunity to spend $$ supporting you! Cheers, Joel Momberger Managing Director Informatica SEA Pte. Ltd. Singapore

Joel Momberger - Jomberger@informatica.com
Singapore, Singapore - Friday, September 29, 2006

Hi there, Been listening to Pete's songs on live 365's Cosmic Cowboy radio station and just want to know where can I find a copy of the album the Need. I've heard several songs off it that are just great (Cowboy's Heart and The Bull). I've had no luck finding these songs. Any help? Thanks Jim

Jim Pratt - prattinternat@hotmail.com
Fredonia, NY USA - Thursday, September 28, 2006

I saw Eric Clapton in concert last night. All I could think was that I would rather be watching Pete (Even better since he was working with LeAnn Rimes last night). Of course everyone on the Clapton stage oozed talent, and the music was flawless, but they were not entertainers. It was just a bunch of men standing on a stage playing their instruments. Pete is an entertainer and teacher. He works the room, says "hi" to people he knows, tells great stories of the road, and teases us by letting us think for just a moment that we could be as good as he is. Love your work Pete!

Maggie Conklin - maggiecbc@charlesbowman.com
Saugatuck, MI USA - Friday, September 22, 2006

Pete, Is your OM1C 1 and 11/16' or 1 and 3/4" nut width? just curious

Jeff Johansen - jjohansend2h@comcast.net
St. Paul, MN USA - Friday, September 22, 2006

Hi Pete, As usual, you were fabulous at Win(d)field this year. Absolutely loved your "Pete and Friends" set Sat. eve. When you and Tommy took all of us back to Kentucky... WOW! The Beatles tunes were beautifully done... thanks for the inspiration! My hymn suggestion... "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"... it's my favorite. Thanks! Bob

Bob Richardson - bobrichardson123@yahoo.com
Wichita, Ks USA - Thursday, September 21, 2006

Yo its nick your god son, hi call us ,i want to talk , im now in middle school . i herd you are getting married congrats, nick

nick/ GODSON - Bob/Sally.G@Hotmail.net
irvine, C.A USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2006

Dear Pete, Hello the the greatest folk/county/pop guitarist in the world: well pretty close to the best anyway. Are you still planning on being in Aspen for the John Denver events in October? I think I MIGHT be able to attend but wanted to make sure you would be there. Also, if you EVER give another workshop/concert etc. anywhere in Kentucky, or within 500 miles of Indianapolis (where I live) PLEASE let me know. YOU are WELL WORTH the drive. Hope all is well in your life, and keep making that great music. You carry along with your great talent the wonderful musical traditions of so many fine musicians, a tradition which I fear may start to die out sometime in the future (I HOPE I'M wrong). From one of your great admirers (I saw you at the John Denver memorial tribute concert outside Washington, D.C. just months after John's terrible accident). Thanks for helping to carry on his music, and you do SO MUCH MORE !!! Bob Jackson

Bob Jackson - robertjackson@animail.net
Indianapolis, IN USA - Monday, September 18, 2006

Pete - It's been 2 days AFTER the Winfield Festival and I'm still recuperating !!!!!! SURE enjoyed your "sets /guests " and being able to talk with you .... still working on idea of getting you to this area of the state.love all the new CD's......

roger rankin - roar@sktc.net
Longton, Ks. USA - Monday, September 18, 2006

It was great to see you again at Winfield this year. I attended most of your concerts and purchased the two DVD's and Santa Rita Connection CD. All of these are great and I hope you continue to produce more of this quality music. Thanks for the great music and keep on picking. I hope you are in my area again in the near future.

Gary Auchard - w0ebb@juno.com
Leavenworth, Kans USA - Monday, September 18, 2006

Thank you so much for teaching and performing at the fingerstyle workshop in Winfield. I truly enjoyed my time watching and learning from you. Your enthusiastic teaching style and obvious love of the guitar and music has made my guitar learning experience a very enjoyable journey.

Collin McGinnis - ctmcginnis@sbcglobal.net
Maize, KS USA - Monday, September 18, 2006

Dear Pete: I was introduced to your amazing talents by a mutual friend of ours, Jim Mills of Southern California. I urge you to contact Route 66 organizers for next year's show if you're interested in playing for old car and truck buffs, that is. I am a brand new volunteer with this organization and work the event this Friday. Crossroads Rotary Club, of which I am a new member, also invites you to their meetings, held each Wednesday at the San Bernardino (Calif.) Hilton off of Hospitality Lane. If you're ever in town and would like a meal on me, call Scott Tudehope (TOOD-hope) at home: 909 899-3714. Scott

Scott Tudehope - Scott_Tudehope@Yahoo.com
Etiwanda, CA USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2006

What a pleasant surprise I had this morning: I was listening to the local radio station when I heard the advertisement for the next edition of "Acoustic Storm". While telling us all about the featured artists I heard one of your songs playing in the background! What a joy first thing on a bleak rainy morning. I had to contact their website to ask them to feature you on their show, not just their ads. Take care,

Maggie Conklin - maggiecbc@charlesbowman.com
Saugatuck, MI USA - Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Would love to have some more DADGAD Hymns on your new Hymns CD coming out!

Steve Massey - smassey3@cfharter.net
Medford, OR USA - Saturday, September 09, 2006

Hey Pete.... I played guitar in the opposite country show one summer with you at Busch gardens (you were playing with Dave Grantham) back in the early 80s. I knew you were going to be a world-class guitarist even then based on how much talent you already had and your work ethic. I'm glad to see (and hear) that you're doing so well. Quick John Denver story... I was playing in an east coast area pop band back in the late 80s and we were in Erie Pa. John was doing concerts in the area and had made the hotel we were at his home base. He came into the bar and I was able to speak with him two or three nights in a row during my breaks. He was very easy to talk with and we had fun. I'm out of music now, but again I'm really glad to see you're doing so well. Keep playing. Thanks, Ken Gorman

Ken Gorman - kenkimgorman@comcast.net
Fanwood, NJ USA - Monday, September 04, 2006

Here is another idea for the Hymns Vol II: 'A Closer Walk with Thee' a very pretty hymn.

Jack Cameron - j.b.cameron@comcast.net
Frisco, TX USA - Monday, September 04, 2006

Hello Pete, I met you around this time last year, waiting to board an airplane. I didn't know who you were at the time but have since become educated and interested in your work. Well it took a year, but I finally ordered the John Denver DVD and am looking forward to playing along! Take Care, Darin

Darin - dawoehl@charter.net
Asheville, NC USA - Saturday, September 02, 2006

Hi Pete: I Love the Homespun DVD's you have done of John Denver and Jim Croce songs, but I really, really wish you would do another DVD of your own fantastic solo guitar arrangements, like Rainbow Blues, Mill Creek and Superstition... I have your songbooks, but learning from tablature is rather slow going for me. Hope you tour the New England area again soon. Best Regards

David Harrison - david_harrison@intuit.com
Sandwich, MA USA - Monday, August 28, 2006

Hey, Pete.... I got me an OM1AC, and I love it.. I now have that Huttlinger sound I have been longing for..~

Chad Fengel - fngrstyl@mchsi.com
Avon, IL USA - Sunday, August 27, 2006

I love your stuff and play it. I bought one of your books but it does not have overjoyed which I love your arragement. If you could send me the tab it wold be great. thanks Sean

Sean McCausland - seanmcc8@comcast.net
canton, mi USA - Saturday, August 26, 2006

How about the Litany of the Saints. (For us Catholics)

David Hoffman - dshoffman77@gmail.com
Charlestown, In USA - Thursday, August 24, 2006

Hymn titles....Older: Holy, Holy, Holy Newer: Lamp Unto My Feet (very cool)

Steve Paxton - sepvet@charter.net
Ludington, MI USA - Thursday, August 24, 2006

Lamp Unto My Feet, AKA, Thy Word

Steve Paxton - sepvet@Charter.net
USA - Thursday, August 24, 2006

This is great! Keep those titles comin'!
Pete

Pete Huttlinger
Nashville, - Wednesday, August 23, 2006

"Nearer, my God, to Thee" would be wonderful. Thanks!

Larry - lfitterer@yahoo.com
San Jose, CA USA - Wednesday, August 23, 2006

I'll start the list for possible songs for "Hymns for Guitar Vol. II". How about "How Great Thou Art". One of my all time favorites.

Jack Cameron - j.b.cameron@comcast.net
Frisco, KS USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Robert, The tab for the song "Redeemed" is available in Pete's Hymns for Guitar book and this months Fingerstyle Guitar magazine. (Two places Im aware of.) The Hymns book/CD are awesome!

Diane
USA - Monday, August 21, 2006

A medley played together of old hyms and new (strung together) would be exciting. I just heard your recording of Redeemed from the Fingerstyle Magazine CD and would love to get a hold of the words. It is beautiful. If you have ever heard Chris Rice on the piano "the living room sessions", a guitar version of something like that would be great. Barb B.

Barbara Baderman - barb.baderman@cox.net
phoenix, Ariz USA - Saturday, August 19, 2006

Alrighty then...! It's time to start thinking about another Hymns project. So let me know your favorites --- or ones that you'd like to learn.
Pete

Pete Huttilnger
Nashville, TN - Saturday, August 19, 2006

Where can I buy the tab for the song "Redeemed"?

Robert E. Wallace - wallacere@comcast.net
Layton, UT USA - Saturday, August 19, 2006

Hey more hyms would be great!!! And a trip to alaska would be cool!

Daniel kranich - kranich.dude@gmail.com
acnorage, ak USA - Friday, August 18, 2006

Hi Pete, I hope to see you at Swannanoa next summer. Also, I love your instructional DVDs (John Denver and how to practice, levels 2-3). We saw you on the John Denver fundraiser for PBS last week and my whole family got excited when we saw you playing because we all feel like we know you. Even the dumb dog came running in when she heard you say "who wouldn't want to play Rocky Mt. High?"... Take care, Steve

Steve - steve_martin_usa@yahoo.com
Park City, UT USA - Thursday, August 17, 2006

Seven sets and an all-day workshop at Winfield this year!! Can't wait. Hope you've been practicing (heh heh heh). Actually I can always count Pete for great tunes I haven't heard him play before, the cleanest technique around, and inspiration not to just *play*, or practice, but to try to reach out to other people through music. Thanks again, Pete.

Joe Tholen - phgb@joetho.com
Parsons, KS USA - Monday, August 14, 2006

Clearly that first line should read "When will we see...". That's ok, I drop notes when I play too.

Jack Cameron - j.b.cameron@comcast.net
USA - Sunday, August 13, 2006

Hey Pete, I'm ready -- When we 'Hymns for Guitar Volume II'. I hope there is one in the works. I look forward to seeing you in Winfield next month. Jack Cameron

Jack Cameron - j.b.cameron@comcast.net
Frisco, TX USA - Friday, August 11, 2006

Hi Pete, Just a line to say Hello....Hope all is well....Happy Birthday! Sounds like the road has been keeping you busy. Any plans on coming thru the Carolinas any time soon? Would love to see you. Ive been playing as much as possible lately, still never enough hours in a day. Had on my Instar Pete Huttlinger T-Shirt in the music store recently and some cat in there said he had heard some of your stuff, told him we were friends and had played together a few times....he was like yeah right whatever, dont think he believed me....see you"re like a guitar god around here. Anyway going to see DYLAN next thursday in Winston-Salem...looking forward to it. Still think about the Monette job and what a blast that was. Maybe we can get together with Les soon.... Gotta run. Be safe! Save the Whales, Mark Shelton

Mark Shelton - rwss446@redwingretail.com
Wilmington, NC USA - Thursday, August 10, 2006

What a great concert in Portland, Oregon on Sat. night! As you know we drove about 5 hours from Medford, Oregon to Portland for the show and it was so worth it. Just great playing. Thanks for a great concert! Great meeting you in person also! Steve

Steve Massey - smassey3@charter.net
Medford, OR USA - Monday, August 07, 2006

By golly my wife Julie and I had a fine time last Friday night at Steve's Guitars. Your spirit in generosity with your music is inspiring. Your personable presentation and stories add a wonderful dimension to your own writing and arrangements. I am a neophyte guitar player, just about at my second year. I am working with your Guitarist's Guide To Better Practicing; Very, very helpful tutelage. I like in some tunes the way you let the strings sing for quite awhile, let them do their work, and then play over their decaying tone to harmonize with the passing sound figures. Then in other places you dampen 1-2 bass grooves and runs...nice work. I had asked you about the Chet Atkins style number you went out with on the above mentioned CD, you said that you would send that my way in PDF format, no need I just bought the 'Pete Huttlinger Collection' this evening. I will leave you with one question, have you ever played with David Grier???? That would be fret-board fire!
Thanks for the good time and I will see you at Jorma's.
b-day boy Greg

Gregory Pickrell - 1gpickrell1@comcast.net
Basalt, CO USA - Sunday, July 30, 2006

Hi All, For the benefit of those who read previous message I should make it clear that I was joking when I said Pete couldn't keep up with me singing "Rock Island Line." Those of you who have heard Pete will know that he is world renowned for his fast finger picking action, nevertheless I suspect the way I sing, i.e. mainly out of key/tune and basically tone deaf he would struggle to keep up with me. Incidentally did/has anyone heard the celebrity version of "Rock Island Line? I think Eric Clapton and Ringo not to mention others were on it. In fact have any of you Americans heard it at all? I call it the speedy "Drunks Lament" All the best, Dave Wheatley

Dave Wheatley - david664wheatley@btinternet.co.uk
Stokesley, United Kingdom - Monday, July 24, 2006

Hi Pete & Erin What a great couple of shows in Kirkby Yorkshire by (3) Great Musicians i.e Pete, Mack Bailey & Chris Nole. Apart from that we all had the pleasure of making friends with the most charming people. Only Downside, Pete and the boys couldnt keep up with my rendition of the Lonnie Donegan classic "Rock Island Line" think I sing a bit quick for Pete. Haste ye Back Boys Dave & Pam

Dave & Pam Wheatley - david664wheatley@btinternet.co.uk
Stokesley, United Kingdom - Friday, July 21, 2006

Hi Pete, Thanks for the great concert in Yorkshire last week, it was worth everyone of the 200 miles we travelled. From the moment we met in the pub on the friday night and you autographed my Wildlife DVD,to when you wished us goodbye at the end of the concert was a real pleasure. I hope we have the good fortune to meet again sometime. Best Wishes Brian and Diana

Brian Michael Eveling - sir-r.beadle_@tiscali.co.uk
Welwyn Garden C, England - Thursday, July 20, 2006

Hey Pete! Any idea of the date of the new release? Can hardly wait!

Diane - poco1988@aol.com
Emmett, ID USA - Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Pete, just received your "Essential Exercises for Fingerstyle Guitar." I have been a flat picker but have gotten to the point where all the guitar music I listen to and the instructional DVD's available for it are fingerstyle. Here is hoping I can make the transition. I am not a "young pup" anymore as they say. Anyway, the straight ahead approach of yours and the method to the exercises to train the link between the right hand and the brain is just what I was hoping for. I appreciate the method, the logic and your emphasis on the reasoning behind the excecises. Keep up the good work. Now about the 24" rainbow I had 40% into the net before he flicked his head and snapped my leader and left me with trembling legs in fast water on the Green River in Utah..... We looked each other right in the eye just a blink before the deciding instant. Happy picking and fishing.

Bill MacElroy - bmacelroy@sbcglobal.net
Arroyo Grande, CA USA - Friday, July 14, 2006

I have quite a few (6) of your DVD's and learning quite a bit from them. Some of us have to be "shown" how to play. With that said, I would like to see you release a DVD of your Hymns CD, if you are looking for an idea for some new merchandise to release.

Terry - battman@cfl.rr.com
Ocoee, Fl USA - Friday, July 14, 2006

Hi Pete, I met you in Keystone and had a great time at the outdoor concert. (I was the guy that requested "Hortensia"). After hearing you play "McGuire's Landing", I was inspired to go back to my in-law's house, and using a borrowed Martin, picked it out (in about 2 days). I bought a Catch and Release CD in Keystone and I will work on "Rainbow Blues" next. Thanks for the great music! If you are ever in Baton Rouge or New Orleans, look me up, I'll be glad to show you aroung south Louisiana (maybe even a little fishing!). Thanks again!

Greg Leumas - gleumas@hytecvalve.com
Baton Rouge, la USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Hey Pete! First time I've been to your website, very nicely done. I enjoyed touring it. Jody and I listen to your cd often, it's relaxing after a LONG LONG day at the hospital.

Rachel Serrato - rachel.serrato@vanderbilt.edu
nashville, tn USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Hi Pete, I just wanted to say it was really great to meet you in person at Red Rooster Point. My request list won't be quite as long next time. Anything you set out to play sounds wonderful. You could do a Happy Birthday medley that would turn heads. Thanks again for such a wonderful concert.

Andy - Awid2000@yahoo.com
Kahului, USA - Wednesday, July 05, 2006

I was lucky enough to watch you play last Monday up in Breckenridge, Colorado. All I can say is -- Amazing! Really! A long time ago I saw Roy Buchanon play. After that show I gave up going to concerts because i felt like I had seen the best! I had the same feeling after i say you go off on yor guitar! Thanks very much and Best of luck in Winfield, Kansas in September! SMD

Sean - cojt999@aol.com
Breckenridge, CO USA - Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Hello Pete, I performed at a local pre-4th of July block party this weekend. It was a chance to test out my Bose PA system in an outdoor setting and play some new tunes I learned from you. Apart from some songs by James Taylor and David Wilcox, I included three Croce tunes I learned directly from your Croce DVD. Operator, New York's Not My Home, and Time In A Bottle went over really well. I just wanted you to know that your material is being learned, rehearsed, performed, and appreciated by people out in the real world. Thanks Pete! Secondly, apart from JT and Croce, what six popular songs from the seventies singer/songwriter genre would you consider mandatory to include in a set from that era?? Glen

Glen Guldbeck - glen.guldbeck@criticomintl.com
Chatsworth, CA USA - Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Glen;
We decided to take the "Ask Pete" section of the site down for a while. I'm too busy traveling to get to all the questions. A couple of people were getting upset that I wasn't getting to their questions quickly enough and were posting their unhappiness on my web site. It's supposed to be an area of the site to help people and I find that I'm not a very good baby sitter.

But don't worry "Ask Pete" WILL RETURN... Probably in late fall when things start to slow down a bit.
Pete

Pete Huttlinger
Nashville, TN - Monday, July 03, 2006

Josh;

We actually released Learn The Songs Of John Denver Volume Three a couple of years ago. You can find it in the store on my website or by going to Homespuntapes.com
Pete

Pete Huttlinger
Nashville, TN - Monday, July 03, 2006

Pete, Just watched both John Denver dvds. They sound incredible -- you have such an warm tone with that Collings!! Hope to puchase John Denver III when you release it! Josh

Josh - jnovegrod@yahoo.com
Los Angeles, CA USA - Sunday, July 02, 2006

Hello Pete, Happy 4th of July to you!! I'm curious, what happened to the "ask Pete" area of your website? It was such great information. Thanks!! Glen

Glen Guldbeck - glen.guldbeck@criticomintl.com
Chatsworth, CA USA - Saturday, July 01, 2006

Mr. Huttlinger, you sound good. Ever listened to Neil Hogan from los Gatos, CA? You might enjoy. Thanks for the music.

Gary Tavis - gtavis@frontiernet.net
USA - Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Hey Pete, I caught your show in Baltimore (open for Tommy Emmanuel). Boy howdy! Now I know what all the fuss is about. I'mm going to have to catch up with you at the Fur Peace Ranch sometime soon!

Mellissa Dalby - JMellissa@comcast.net
Woodlawn, MD USA - Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Pete, Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. Pam

Pamela Beasley - firendsky@mac.com
Garland, TX USA - Friday, June 23, 2006

Happy Birthday, Pete! It was such a pleasure meeting you along with hearing you perform last Sunday at Rooster Point. You already won me over when I saw you last Jan., but it was especially nice to hear my daughter Melanie claim that she wants to relearn the guitar after hearing your arrangement of "Superstition!" Ace will be sending you some pix my other daughter, Taylor took on Sunday at Rooster Point. Thanks for being a part of the best Father's Day ever!

Alan Porton - surrealmccoy@comcast.net
Clovis, Ca USA - Thursday, June 22, 2006

Hello Pete, I just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday!!! Thanks for all you do. Glen

Glen Guldbeck - glen.guldbeck@criticomintl.com
Chatsworth, CA USA - Thursday, June 22, 2006

Happy, Happy Birthday! Hope your day just shines. Carol

Carol Snow - snowmtnmama@netscape.net
Laguna Beach, CA USA - Wednesday, June 21, 2006

I first found out about you from Homespun Tapes. Now I am a fan forever. You are a great instructor and an awesome guitarist. Happy Birthday.

Larry Thomas - larrythomas51@msn.com
Cheyenne, Wyom USA - Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Great performance today at Rooster Point, Pete! We enjoyed your playing and your stories and getting a chance to say hello. Best wishes to you, Larry & Lola Fitterer

Larry Fitterer - lfitterer@yahoo.com
San Jose, CA USA - Monday, June 19, 2006

Pete Happy Birthday! Got a great pic of you eating chocolate cake with my girlfriend Kathy. How do I get it to you? Really enjoyed your incredible performance and look forward to you breezing through our lives again. What a great adventure you're on! Love Mike

MIke White - Mikewhite@sascomnet.com
Towson, MD USA - Saturday, June 17, 2006

Well, now I can finally meet my repass with contentment and go wherever I am going (either to Heaven or "elsewhere") I finally saw Pete last night...and with Tommy Emmanuel. What a great collaborative event. I think a Martin Taylor/Pete Huttlinger Concert would be a great thing to investigate. His musicianship was exceeded only by his warmth and open sharing in the conversation we had on how he miked his guitar and how I can now improve mine/ I got home late and my wife was not even mad and didn't even ask for a note of explanation...she knew how long I had waited. Many thanks for a wonderful evening.

Hal Whittaker - halwhittaker_60@comcast.net
Baltimore, MD USA - Saturday, June 17, 2006

I have a question for my husband: he wants to know if you have a certain program that you use on a computer or do you do it in your head when you are transposing music or writing new music. Thanks much, Cecile Morock for Pete Morock

Cecile Morock - cecile.morock@yahoo.com
callahan, fl USA - Friday, June 16, 2006

Hi Pete, Your DVD's from Homespun have been so amazingly helpful. Thanks! -Collin

Collin Sumner - thirtytwodoors@yahoo.com
Orinda, Ca USA - Wednesday, June 07, 2006

I almost forgot! Pete's doing a guitar workshop while he's in Baltimore. Thursday, June 15th at 7:30PM. It's held at the Baltimore Guitar School (www.BaltimoreGuitarSchool.com) a private residence (mine) with a studio and stage in Hunt Valley, MD just North of Baltimore. There's a link at www.BaltimoreGuitarSchool.com for tickets. - Jeff

Jeff Auen - jauen@deltapace.com
Hunt Valley, MD USA - Tuesday, June 06, 2006

Just a "heads up" for you East Coast Pete fans! Pete is playing the Kraushaar Auditorium at Goucher College in Baltimore, MD on June 16th at 7:30PM. It's Father's Day weekend. Come on out bring Dad for a great memory! Pete is opening for Tommy and they've promissed to jam at the end. The last time this happened the roof came off the building when they played Cannonball Rag. Baltimore's comedy/muscal duo "Change of Pace" is hosting the show. Should be a blast! http://www.BestOfTheBestConcerts.com - Jeff

Jeff Auen - j