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In part two of this series John compares microphone placements on an amp, then combines them in various ways. He also covers: stereo treatments, direct injects and line outs, virtual amps (through pedals and rack processors, computer software… even smart phone apps) as well as the influence of phase and polarity between signals. http://www.bluesharmonica.com/harmonica_recording_techniques

I'm off to the Harmonica Masters Workshops in Trossingen, Germany. I'll have limited access to the internet, but will try to check in every couple of days. Have a great week everyone, and I look forward to working with those who are coming to the workshop.

A Hohner Harmonica Artist for the past 16 years, TJ was featured on the Hohner Harmonica Artist Calendar along with Howard Levy, Delbert McClinton and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. TJ was an original member of the country rock band Western Flyer. His Western Flyer days included two CDs, four hit singles, three CMT videos, ten TV appearances, and performances at the Kansis City Royal's season openers, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation, and a White House whistle stop tour gig for President Clinton. continue reading...

In this study we apply overblows on holes 4, 5 and 6 to two study songs. “Highway 456” is in 2nd Position minor and “Swing It” is in 3rd Position. You’ll need a Bb Harmonica for this study http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/bending_study_11_overbending_study...

More examples are up for Joe Filisko's series on the Fox Chase/Lost John http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/fox_chase_study_1_technique_approach

I'm on the road until late Monday night 10/19... sorry if I'm slow getting back to everyone during this time.

More examples are up for Joe Filisko's series on the Fox Chase/Lost John http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/fox_chase_study_1_technique_approach

More examples are up for Joe Filisko's Fox Chase Study.

Beginning student Hob Bosold's latest lesson is now up. In this lesson we cover: Tongue Block Study 1: Walk With Me, Page 1 Review; Page 2 Review; Solo Harmonica Study 1: Examples 1.2 to 1.7 Review; Major Scale and Finding where you are on the Harmonica; Solo Harmonica Study 2: Example 1.6 and Music Theory Study 1: Section 2 Review (Bending Focus)

Todd has not played with an exhaustive list of famous musicians nor toured to the point that he’s a household name, so his bio really doesn't do him justice. He’s a highly skilled musician and in the harmonica community respected as a heavy-hitter…

“One of the tastiest and most accomplished overblow players around today." Brendan Power continue reading...