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In this lesson Joe starts his artist study series for the train imitation.

In this lesson Ryan plays "Easy Baby;" we review his music theory work; we spend time talking about mode exercises; we define the V-IV-I Transition; we play the chords associated with the V-IV-I Transition; and learn the 12 Bar Blues chords, one hole of the harmonica at a time.

Lesson 21 - Intro & Chromatic: Ryan Plays Easy Baby
Lesson 21 - Theory Study 1: Sections 2 through 4 Review
Lesson 21 - Movement Exercises: Modes
Lesson 21 - Improvising Study 4: V-IV-I Transitions Defined
Lesson 21 - Improvising Study 4: V-IV-I Chord Tones continue reading...

In this submission Gary and I continue going through the songs of Monster Mike Welch.

Videos Include:
Gary Smith Submission #41 - Welcome & New Gear
Gary Smith Submission #41 - Acc Lessons: A Thrill To Be Alive
Gary Smith Submission #41 - Acc Lessons: Joaquin Riley
Gary Smith Submission #41 - Acc Lessons: My Father’s Son
Gary Smith Submission #41 - Acc Lessons: They Call Me Monster Mike
Gary Smith Submission #41 - Acc Lessons: Everybody

Called "the Paganini of the Harmonica" by The Los Angeles Times, Robert Bonfiglio has performed classical chromatic harmonica to audiences around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, the Gewandhaus, Teatro Colón, Teatro Massimo, Teatro Amazonas, Kennedy Center, Boston Symphony Hall and Lincoln Center. continue reading...

Take a listen to what Steve Baker will be teaching at the 20th Anniversary Harmonica Masterclass Workshop in April of 2014 (www.harmonicamasterclass.com). This is the first time Steve's offered all-day classes in the United States... it's an honor to have him on the team.

YouTube Video
http://youtu.be/nNLEUigZ5bA

There are numerous super-session musicians in Nashville, but very few with the longevity of Charlie McCoy. In addition to being a fixture in Nashville studios for 48 years, he also has his own recording career going full tilt... recording over 35 solo albums. He served as the music director for eighteen years for the syndicated television series “Hee Haw” and is a member of the Country Music Hall Of Fame. continue reading...

“Blues Creepin’ Over Me” Lyrics
by Gary Smith, Jon Lawton and David Barrett

Verse 1
Well I’m, sittin’ here thinkin’, I feel the blues creepin’ over me
Yes I’m sittin’ here thinkin’, that I can feel the blues creepin’ over me… well
That’s why I hate to remember, what a fool I used to be

Verse 2
Well now I, had plenty chances, but I turned my good luck into bad
Well now I, had plenty chances, all I did was turn my little good luck into bad
So you see I, hate to remember, those times that I once had had

Verse 3 (@ 2:49 after harp solo) continue reading...

A student is performing this for their School of the Blues student concert. I wrote out the lyrics for them and figured I would share this with you. This is the study song for Accompaniment Playing Studies 2 and 4.

"I Want You With Me" Lyrics
By Jon Lawton & David Barrett

Verse 1
I got up this mornin', I had lovin' on my mind
Yes, I got up this mornin', and I had lovin' on my mind
And if you don't know by now, I want you with me all the time

Verse 2
Cause I love the way you love me, ah it's just so nice and kind
I love the way you love me, mama it's so nice and kind continue reading...

If you're in the Los Gatos, California area Saturday 9/7, I'll be performing at Little Lou's BBQ in the evening with Aki Kumar, Adam Gussow, Ronnie Shellist and of course a great backing band. For those that want to join the workshop in the day with Adam Gussow and Ronnie Shellist visit http://gussowshellistworkshops.weebly.com/

Those who are going to SPAH this week please wear your LOA pins... it will be a great way to identify each other. See you there!