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How do I know when I'm ready...?

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Mon, 04/22/2024 - 09:55
Norlo28
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Hi David! Few weeks ago a guitar played called me to play harmonica for his new blues-rock band. I have been playing harmonica for a couple of years and recently started in your website to get more tongue blocking chops. I'm still a newbie but I would like to someday play with a band! From what you heard in the recording submissions do you think I'm ready to play in a band or should I wait a little longer for joining a group? Thanks in advance!!

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Tue, 04/23/2024 - 06:33
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David Barrett
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Hello Norlo28. Go for it. Put

Hello Norlo28. Go for it. Put daily (multiple small chunks of time in the day) on bending... lots of songs will have hooks/heads that will require you to have good control over bending. Also make the Accompaniment Playing series (all the lessons) your main priority.

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Tue, 04/23/2024 - 07:12
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Thanks for the advice David!!

Thanks for the advice David!!

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