FOUNDATIONS 2 is designed to be a next-level course following FOUNDATIONS 1 that gives intermediate players a jumpstart into real-world, practical applications using the basic techniques taught in courses like Foundations: E9 Pedal Steel Basics, or learned elsewhere.

FOUNDATIONS 2 teaches you licks, phrases, and solos and has an in-depth study on how to back a singer.

Foundations 2 is an online streaming video course hosted by Modern Music Masters. Your enrollment includes 12 months of access.

You can review the materials by watching the videos over and over, use the video player to slow things down, and print out TABs and other relevant lesson materials.

You’ll have all the necessary close-up shots of Paul’s bar hand, pick hand and the pedals and levers, perspectives you simply could not get all at once at a private lesson.

The Course is comprised of video content, downloadable PDFs, TABs and practice backing tracks.

The course videos are available to stream online 24/7, and can be paused, fast-forwarded, slowed down.

The Paul Franklin Method is Paul’s comprehensive online 'academy' that covers everything you need to know to master both the E9 and C6 tunings.

The Foundations 2: E9 Pedal Steel Guitar Applications uses material from the PFM that covers the necessary skills you'll need to advance your playing on the E9 tuning.

You can refer to each Course's syllabus to see the difference in Lessons taught.

Foundations 1: E9 Pedal Steel Basics is the entry-level course designed to get you comfortable on the instrument, choosing the proper technique for you, and get you up and running wuith the ability to play songs.

It is considered a companion to Foundations 2, and should be mastered first if you are just starting out.

Yes! You can get either course separately, or both courses at once for $149 for 12-months access.

Adding the Foundations 2 course for $50.00 is an option offered on the Checkout page.

The Foundations 2: E9 Pedal Steel Applications course is one single payment of $99. For that you get a 12-month long enrollment, 24/7 access to the lessons and an invitation to join Paul's Private Facebook Group!

Foundations 1 would be the best place to start for beginners. Foundations 2 is great for intermediate players that have learned the basics of the tuning and have a preferred playing technique...but players at all levels can benefit from the materials presented.

The technique and musicianship essentials taught in the Course are what Paul still works on to this day in his practice sessions. In addition to the Foundations 2 course, you can go from beginner to pro-level once you have mastered the materials.

The Course can be viewed on desktop computers and most mobile devices – phones, tablets, laptops – as long as they have a compatible browser on them and they are connected to the internet. You will need to keep your OS and browser fairly current as how browsers display items changes over time. For example, in the Mac world, you may need iOS 16.x or higher. Chrome browser is recommended.

You can watch the videos as often as you’d like (this is encouraged) throughout your 12-month enrollment.

Paul teaches using the standard pedal setups as used by Buddy Emmons, Jimmy Day, Lloyd Green, Rusty Young, Tom Brumley, etc.

Physical pedal placement is your personal preference, so Paul refers to them as “A”, “B” or “C” pedals. Wherever you have those changes on your guitar is your call.

On the E9 tuning, you should have the two basic knee levers that raise and lower the 4th and 8th strings a half-tone (E to F and E to Eb)

The Foundations 2 videos are not available for download. However other items like PDFs and MP3s are. Your enrollment allows you access to view the videos online 24/7 for 12 months.