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What's New - Instructor Training

Posted Fri, 09/29/2017 - 11:38 by David Barrett Admin
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For those interested in teaching harmonica, and have completed Levels of Achievement Level 6 at BluesHarmonica.com, a series of instructor training videos is now on the site for you to work through. This material consists of topics such as choosing a teaching location, teaching days and times, fees, how to assess where a student starts in their training, and training for you on how to help students with technique at advancing levels. I also provide templates for you to use in your teaching and discounts for your students to access BluesHarmonica.com. continue reading...

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David's Tip of the Day: Singing is Playing

Posted Fri, 04/17/2015 - 08:42 by David Barrett Admin
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Howard Levy and I were having a discussion a while back about teaching and the challenges students deal with. He recounted a story of a specific student that couldn't play a song... his rhythm was off and he would commonly be on the wrong hole of the harmonica and not recognize it. He asked the student to put down the harmonica and sing it, and the student couldn't sing it. continue reading...

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What's New: Grant Dermody Interview

Posted Fri, 08/22/2014 - 08:23 by David Barrett Admin
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Grant Dermody is a harmonica player, singer, songwriter, and teacher from Seattle, Washington. Described as "an understated harmonica virtuoso and a vocalist of subtlety and warmth" by Don McLeese of No Depression magazine. Grant’s musical travels have seen him playing with many of America’s most beloved acoustic musicians. In 2010, he embarked on a successful international tour with guitarist Eric Bibb. Previous explorations saw him performing in a trio with Orville Johnson and John Miller, live and on their 2006 release Deceiving Blues. continue reading...

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What's New: Mark Hefington Levels of Achievement Advanced Instructor Status

Posted Sun, 08/10/2014 - 08:53 by David Barrett Admin
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Mark Hefington has completed his shadowing process to completed is Levels of Achievement Advanced Instructor Status. Congratulations on your accomplishment Mark. http://www.bluesharmonica.com/teacher-accreditation

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