What's New!

Joe Filisko continues his lessons on train imitation.

This week Joe describes the different types of whistles that can be played on the harmonica. You'll need and A Harmonica for this.

Join Mark Hummel as he discusses the process of preparing to record in the studio.

Joe Filisko is back with his latest submission series covering Harmonica Train Imitation. This week he talks about the "Why." A new video will release each week... for six weeks total on this subject.

A quick update of what I'm working on as of late...

1) Accompaniment Study 5 - Is written and audio recorded, I just need to video record and edit. I expect this to be up the first of May.

2) I'm finalizing the new "King" songwriting contest... this one will focus on accompaniment of course!

3) Continuing my MRI study at Stanford to eventually share images with BluesHarmonica.com students. continue reading...

In this lesson we dig into how to play fills between vocal phrases, as well as more dynamic ideas to play under vocals and instrumentalist solos. "I Want You With Me" is again our study song, but written in a more advanced way… the way a pro player would approach this song. The solos will apply choruses from your Tongue Blocking Study 3 study song, "Gary’s Blues." This intermediate skill level players, though bending is moderate (if you’ve finished Bending Study 3, then you’re ready to take on this challenge). You'll need an A Harmonica for this study. continue reading...

You can now see Ryan perform "Cool Blue" and "Walker's Shuffle" at the School of the Blues student concert.

Videos Include:
Lesson 16.5 - Student Concert: Cool Blue
Lesson 16.5 - Student Concert: Walker's Shuffle

Join Ryan Walker and I for his latest lesson. We continue his theory studies; start developing his mental model (http://brainstruments.com); listen to his progress on "Easy Baby"; listen to his rehearsal for the upcoming School of the Blues Student Concert (http://www.schooloftheblues.com); continue our work on "Walker's Shuffle"; and finally Ryan is gifted pro gear!... bullet mic from Mr. continue reading...

In Mark Hummel's latest submission he shows how he approaches cupping the harmonica while playing on the high end of the harmonica... in all positions... 1st, 2nd, 3rd and the Chromatic Harmonica.

In this lesson we'll complete the basic three-note chord (called a triad) used by accompanying musicians in the blues. continue reading...