On this episode I give you a short introduction of the pentatonic scales we will use extensively through out the next episodes when we start creating our blues solos. I also play some exercises to help you tune your whole … Continue reading →

017 Practicing the half step and whole step bend on hole 3 draw

Oct 16th, 2013 23m 4s

On this episode we get a little more specific on the technique necessary to bend hole number three draw. Keep your doubts, ideas and comments coming. It’s has been great to hear from all of you! Enjoy!

016 – Working your bends in a simple lick 2

Sep 14th, 2013 22m 21s

This is the third and final part of our lesson on working our bends into this basic lick: 2d 3d 4B 4d and then down, 4d 4B 3d 2d Stay tuned to the next and episodes as start to teach … Continue reading →

015 – Working your bends in a simple lick

Sep 1st, 2013 11m 53s

Enjoy! This is a continuation of the last episode in which we were working our bends into this basic lick: 2d 3d 4B 4d and then down, 4d 4B 3d 2d The aim here is to make you comfortable going up … Continue reading →

014 – Intro to 2nd Position (Cross Harp)

Sep 1st, 2013 14m 46s

Hello Everybody! Here is a Little intro to 2nd position also known as cross harp. Positions are simply other keys in which you can play on your blues harmonica. As a general definition (an please know that there are more … Continue reading →

013 – Welcome Back!

Sep 1st, 2013 16m 33s

Hello There! I know it has been a long time, but I am back for another series of lessons! In this episode I am talking about the changes that I have made in this show in order to optimize the … Continue reading →

012 -Tuning your bends on holes 2 and 3

Apr 26th, 2012 24m 28s

On this episode we have some exercises to tune our bends and improve the ability to hit the bent note in pitch. One very common mistake is to bend a little below or above the actual note. These exercises can … Continue reading →

011 – Types of Bend

Apr 21st, 2012 16m 19s

We are almost there! On this episode we are going to work a little bit on the “types of bend”. As you might or might not know, one can start the bend from the natural note or from the bent … Continue reading →

010 – Bends 2

Apr 17th, 2012

This is a continuation on how to bend notes on your harmonica… There are a couple more lesson about “bends” coming and then, we are going to start learning some scales, licks and a little bit about the blues structure, … Continue reading →

009 – Bends (Intro)

Dec 23rd, 2011

Hello there! This is the first of many episodes on how bend notes. I’ll try to go as slowly and thoroughly as I can so you can get it right. On this lesson I explain how to awake your muscles … Continue reading →

008 – Merry Christmas and some more grooves

Dec 23rd, 2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! On this episode I give you some last chord grooves,before we move to the next topic, so you can have some fun and develop your rhythmic perception. These “grooves” are a great way of … Continue reading →

007 – Expanding grooves and chords

Sep 17th, 2011

On this episode I continue exploring the “bases”and chord grooves we can use when playing rhythmically (but without soloing for now). By starting the grooves on the upbeat and stressing upbeats and offbeats more often than the downbeats I can …

006 – Expanding on Chord Grooves

Sep 2nd, 2011

Country Blues Groove If you click the blue link “Country Blues Groove” above you will have the chance to hear the song I recorded as the intro and closing of this episode alone, without my voice over it. On this … Continue reading →

005 – Intro to 2nd Position and Chord Grooves

Sep 2nd, 2011

Now is when things start to get “groovy”. It might be a little confusing in the beginning but stick with me and I am sure we will clear things out for you. In this episode You will have a glance … Continue reading →

004 – More simple songs

Sep 2nd, 2011

On this 4th episode I give you 3 more songs and some more tips on how to approach the harmonica when you are a complete beginner. Songs: 1-Ode to Joy, 2-Oh When the saint goes marching in, 3- Scarborough Fair … Continue reading →

003 – Simple Songs and more exercises.

Sep 2nd, 2011

On this episode I give you some exercises and some very simple songs to help you achieve a clean note . Songs: Camptown Races, For he’s a jolly good fellow, Summertime. Remember to divide the songs and exercises into smaller parts (even … Conti

002 – Single Note

Sep 2nd, 2011

This episode explains how to get a single note on your harmonica and it brings very simple exercises and ideas for you to practice and get familiar with your harp. It’s important that you relax and don’t give up in … Continue reading →

001 – Harmonica Lessons for All Podcast Introduction

Aug 1st, 2011

This is the introductory video for this Podcast. This is a Podcast dedicated to anybody that want to learn or improve skills over the diatonic blues harmonica This episodes will be available at itunes for download. There is a lot … Continue rea

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