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In this submission Gary talks about where he puckers and tongue blocks; speaks about why tongue blockers may want use pucker sometimes; some licks that traverse the range of the harmonica (notation included); and Gary and Me play it out at the end.

Our latest interview is with Andy Just. Below is some information about Andy...

In the finest of West Coast blues harmonica traditions, Andy Just has been thrilling audiences with his explosive performances, not only in the states, but overseas as well. His sound is extremely powerful, and innovative, which has been honed by many years of playing, and touring. Andy is well known in Europe and Australia where he often entertains thousands at large blues festivals. continue reading...

Amp Comparison continue reading...

Mastering the Bandstand is now on the site (click on "Lessons" and look to the right, listed under "Other Categories; Performance Training). Performing on the stage is the ultimate context for the studying musician. In this video lesson we (David Barrett, Dennis Gruenling, Rod Piazza & Joe Filisko) cover the many elements involved in live performance, from setting up so you can hear yourself to how to make a lasting impression on the audience.

Videos include:
How to set up to hear yourself on the bandstand
How to deal with a loud band continue reading...

Joe's latest lesson is now up. Videos include:

- Checking in Between Lessons 9 and 10
- Catching Up
- Joe Plays "Temperature" with Jam Track
- David's Comments on Choruses 1 through 3 of "Temperature"
- David's Comments on Choruses 4 to End - Part 1
- David's Comments on Choruses 4 to End - Part 2
- Starting "Temperature" on the Bandstand
- Ending "Temperature" on the Bandstand

You can now upload a picture of you that will be shown on your profile page and forum posts! To add your picture click on "Manage your account" (top right), click on the "Edit" tab (top), scroll down and click "Choose File." Maximum dimensions are 85x85 and the maximum size is 30 kB. The site will automatically resize the photo within reason (if it's too big it won't work, you'll need to resize on your computer). We of course reserve the right to delete explicit photos... not that any of you would pose nude for the site ;-)

Congratulations to the following drawing winners!

Peter won the Lone Wolf Harmonica Effects Pedal ($155 Value)
http://www.lwharpamps.com/delay.html

Martin from the Czech Republic won the Inline Volume Control by BlowsMeAway Production
http://www.blowsmeaway.com/

Peyton from Gainesville GA won the Hohner Special 20 set of 5 Harmonicas ($129 Value)
http://hohnerusa.com/

Jon from the UK won the Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks & Soloing Concepts #3 Book/CD ($14.99 Value) continue reading...

Rod Piazza is a hugely influential player in the blues harmonica world. Rod started his recording career in 1965, teamed up with George "Harmonica" Smith for the band Bacon Fat in 1968 and redefined the sound of blues harmonica (a sound now called West Coast Blues) in the 1980's. Countless of today's pro players cut their teeth on Rod's recordings and he's now to share his thoughts and knowledge on the instrument and blues music.

Mark checks in from the road and interviews Magic Dick about equipment. In this submission you'll see...

- Submission #5 - Part 1 - On The Road
- Submission #5 - Part 2 - Magic Dick on Amps
- Submission #5 - Part 3 - Magic Dick on Amp Tone
- Submission #5 - Part 3 - Magic Dick on Changing Tone
- Submission #5 - Part 3 - Magic Dick on Mics
 

In this lesson you'll see...

- Checking in after Lesson 8
- Catching Up
- Bending Review - Holes 3 & 4
- Bending Review - Hole 6
- Pulls
- Pulls & Example 2.1 in Solo Harmonica Study 1