Level 10 - Levels of Achievement
Within this level your entire focus is on original composition and performance—the last step in becoming a professional player. You'll also write a short essay titled, “The Process."
Watch the video at left for more details.
When you've completed the material below, submit it to me (David Barrett) for review and LOA recognition. After submitting your material, a confirmation page will provide you with a link to pay the $85 testing fee. Reminder... to receive LOA recognition the program is to be completed in order (starting from Level 1).
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Lesson Plan/Requirements
Songwriting & Performance
Write a short essay titled, “The Process." The purpose of this essay is to share the story about your process towards the great achievement of becoming a Level 10 player and to inspire other BluesHarmonica.com students to do the same. This will be published on the BluesHarmonica.com website.
Video record and publish to YouTube you performing (club, church, house… wherever is most convenient for you) with a band (or to a jam track) in front of a live audience (large or small, it just needs to be in front of people) the following original compositions. You can do tribute or arrangement writing if you wish (as outline in Improvising Study 7). You are welcomed to, and encouraged to, send me (David Barrett) each composition as you complete them… I want to help you sound your best on the big day.
- 1st Position Instrumental
- 2nd Position Instrumental (You can use Improvising Study 7 Final Assignment)
- 3rd Position Instrumental
- Solo Harmonica Instrumental (No accompaniment. Any position or mix of positions)
- Accompaniment Example
Once you’ve completed this material it’s now time record and submit the written section to David for review.
Take Level 10 TestAdditional Helpful Material
Performing on the stage is the ultimate context for the studying musician. In Performance Training: Mastering the Bandstand Dennis Gruenling, Rod Piazza, Joe Filisko and I cover the many elements involved in live performance, from setting up so you can hear yourself to how to make a lasting impression with the audience.
