The harmonica is one of the most popular instruments in the world. A convenient musical instrument that fits in your pocket and packs a powerful punch. Whether it’s rock ’n roll, country, folk, classical, jazz or blues, this six-week beginners’ course will give aspiring students the confidence to sit in with a band, play around a campfire, and entertain your guests for years to come.

NOTE: Students should acquire a diatonic harmonica in the key of C (10 holes).

Session 1

• How to hold instrument and play single note
• Single note exercises
• Play a simple song using singles notes (Lean On Me)
• Other simple songs
• Playing together

 Session 2

• The Major Scale
• Breathing Techniques
• Techniques on playing notes/more advanced
• Piano Man Intro
• Solo Song Selections

Session 3

• Major Scale Melodic Improv
• Popular Songs
• Solo Song Review
• Class Song Review

Session 4

• Bending Notes
• Playing the Blues
• Improvising
• Performance Prep/Class Songs
• Solo song review

Session 5

• Chugging
• Listen, Copy, Playing
• Site Reading
• Solo and Class Song Review
• Dress Rehearsal

 Session 6

• Review
• Performance