What's New!

In this lesson Joe goes into Rhythm Variations for the train.

I look forward to working with everyone at Joe Filisko's Teach-In at SPAH next week. See you there if you can make it. http://spah.org/index.asp

Lesson #20 for Intermediate student Ryan Walker is now up. In this lesson we continued his soloing studies with dynamics, music theory with positions and accompaniment with root notes.

Lesson 20 - Intro
Lesson 20 - Improvising Study 3: Intro
Lesson 20 - Improvising Study 3: Changing Dynamics each Chorus
Lesson 20 - Improvising Study 3: Changing Dynamics each Chord Change
Lesson 20 - Improvising Study 3: Dynamic Gradients
Lesson 20 - Improvising Study 3: Changing Dynamics within each Lick
Lesson 20 - Theory Study 2: Section 1 Review (1st Position) continue reading...

In these lessons Joe shares some of the great effects that can be used in the train imitation.

Train Imitation: Effects - Wheels Slipping
Train Imitation: Effects - Race between the Train & Model T Ford
Train Imitation: Effects - Dogs of the Fox Chase
Train Imitation: Effects - Trestle

In this submission Gary and I finish the Duo songs of John Garcia and move on to the full band songs of Monster Mike Welch.

Videos Include:
Gary Smith Submission #40 - Welcome & Intro
Gary Smith Submission #40 - Acc Lessons: Baby What You Want Me To Do
Gary Smith Submission #40 - Acc Lessons: All the Love in the World, Part 1
Gary Smith Submission #40 - Acc Lessons: All the Love in the World, Part 2
Gary Smith Submission #40 - Acc Lessons: Cryin’ Hey, Part 1
Gary Smith Submission #40 - Acc Lessons: Cryin’ Hey, Part 2

In this lesson we study killer hooks that can be played on the harmonica. In songwriting, heads and hooks are the main elements used to make a song different, unique, exciting and memorable. When a hook is used, it makes sense that we should play it as well (doubling with the other instruments). continue reading...

I just received this new DVD performance of Joe Filisko and Glenn Kaiser... there's mighty-fine playing on here. Here are the links:

DVD or CD: http://grrrrecords.com/glennkaisercds.cfm
CD: http://www.amazon.com/Live-at-Cornerstone-Festival-2012/dp/B00C7YTBCK

Gary Smith, Mark Hummel, Rick Estrin and I are all looking forward to hearing what you come up with! Submission are only open this week... so don't delay in uploading yours. Click the "Enter Contest" button at the bottom of this page http://www.bluesharmonica.com/accompaniment-king to enter.

Get busy... entries start on Monday and closes on Friday!
http://www.bluesharmonica.com/accompaniment-king

Joe Filisko continues his Train Imitation lessons. Videos include:

Train Imitation: Dynamics
Train Imitation: Hand Tone
Train Imitation: All Three Together - Dynamics, Head Tone & Hand Tone
Train Imitation: Steam