Posted Sat, 07/05/2014 - 07:29 by David Barrett Admin
Join bandleader John Garcia as he discusses the important areas of focus in creating a successful blues band. His videos can be found in Section 4 of the "Performance Training Study 5 - Joining or Starting a Blues Band" lesson at http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/performance_training_study_5_joini...
Posted Mon, 06/30/2014 - 09:13 by David Barrett Admin
Join Mark Overman and myself as we present a series covering the usage of vintage P.A. heads for amplified blues harmonica playing. Our series starts with a visit to the innovator of P.A. head customization, Skip Simmons. In this installment Mark and Skip take us on a tour of Skip's vast warehouse of vintage gear. Our next installment will include an interview with Skip.
Posted Fri, 06/27/2014 - 07:14 by David Barrett Admin
Join me for Intermediate Student Ryan Walker's latest lesson where we cover Accompaniment Playing Study 5 (bluesy 7th Chords), Improvising Study 4 (V-IV-I Transition Licks), Solo Harmonica Study 3 (Bass Lines with Pulls) and Music Theory Study 3 (Playing in Minor).
Posted Thu, 06/26/2014 - 07:51 by David Barrett Admin
Join bandleader Kevin Coggins as he discusses the important areas of focus in creating a successful blues band. His videos can be found in Section 4 of the "Performance Training Study 5 - Joining or Starting a Blues Band" lesson at http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/performance_training_study_5_joini...
Posted Mon, 06/23/2014 - 07:52 by David Barrett Admin
Join bandleader Frank De Rose as he discusses the important areas of focus in creating a successful blues band. His videos can be found in Section 4 of the "Performance Training Study 5 - Joining or Starting a Blues Band" lesson at http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/performance_training_study_5_joini...
Posted Thu, 06/19/2014 - 07:52 by David Barrett Admin
In this Performance Training study I'll help prepare you for the process of joining an existing blues band or starting your own. No harmonicas are needed for this lesson, but download the PDF to reference as we go through the points in this lesson. This lesson is for all skill level players, but is generally focused towards upper-intermediate and advanced players. continue reading...
Posted Mon, 06/16/2014 - 07:50 by David Barrett Admin
Student Dave Tauber has added to this lesson by sharing his personal approach to preparing for a jam session and his tips for you based on his experience running a jam session. You'll find his videos at the end of the lesson, in Section 4.