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In Gary Smith's latest submission he speaks of ensemble options and ways in which you can treat the last chorus of an instrumental. You can find this lesson here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/contributor/gary_smith

Joe Filisko and Eric Noden will be offering an online performance on Thursday, January 19. Fans can request songs and make comments to the artists. Don't miss your chance to see the roots duo live from anywhere! The show can be viewed on a smart phone, tablet or computer at https://www.concertwindow.com

In Hob's latest lesson we review bending, work on the first chorus of his bending study song and work on the concept of Hole Changes (an exercise to memorize the blues chord tones on each hole of the harmonica). This lesson can be found here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/contributor/hob_bosold

July 21-23, 2017 I’ll be teaching in Scotland at the Edinburgh Harmonica Workshop with Will Wilde, Liam Ward and Tomlin Leckie. If you live in the area or are looking for a good reason to visit a beautiful city, come join us. My class subjects will be: Introduction to Blues Chromatic (All Levels); Textures (All Skill Levels); and Developing Killer V-IV-I Licks (Advanced). I’ll post a video on this soon. For more information on this class visit www.EdinburghHarmonica.com

Lee is a classic blues harmonica player, most commonly compared to the stylings of Kim Wilson in his approach. He has released two albums on his own record label and toured internationally until 2004, playing at venues such as Ronnie Scotts and festivals such as the North Sea Jazz Festival. He’s taught at the Harmonica Masters Workshops in Trossingen, Germany and the SPAH Convention in San Antonio, Texas. His popular YouTube channel has had over 1 million views and continues to grow a large subscriber base. continue reading...

In Gary Smith's 55th submission for BluesHarmonica.com Gary talks about thematic improvising http://www.bluesharmonica.com/contributor/gary_smith

Join Ross Garren for his latest release in the overbending series where he interviews Carlos del Junco (adding to the interviews with Jason Ricci and Adam Gussow). You can find this interview in “Overbending Bending Study 7 – Interviews” http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/bending_study_7_overbending_interv...

Joe Filisko continues his series on the Fox Chase and Lost John with DeFord Bailey’s Dixie Flyer Blues. You can study this lesson here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/fox_chase_study_2_artist_studies

Gary started playing upon receiving his first harp at age 5 from his grandfather. Soon after, while attending a cultural festival he wandered away from his family following an irresistible sound... a Big Walter Horton performance. As the loudspeakers blared something about a lost child, he knew he’d found his calling… and he followed. Down the road his recordings have received multiple Grammy Award nominations. His music has topped the Blues and Roots radio charts internationally. continue reading...

Joe Filisko continues his series on the Fox Chase and Lost John with DeFord Bailey’s fox chase. You can study this lesson here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/fox_chase_study_2_artist_studies