Are you passionate about learning blues harmonica but don't know where to start?
Look no further! As an experienced harmonica teacher, I've designed Blues Harmonica Foundations to address the three main challenges most novices face when starting their harmonica journey.
1) Breath Control and Proper Technique:
My expertly designed course structure ensures you develop the correct breathing techniques right from the start. Week 1 focuses on breathing exercises and proper harmonica handling, setting a strong foundation for your harmonica playing.
2) Single Note Articulation:
Struggling with clean, single notes? Worry no more! Week 2 is devoted to mastering single-note articulation. Learn lip pursing, breathing naturally, and moving around with your hands, not your head, to produce clear, precise notes.
3) Understanding and Playing the 12-Bar Blues Structure:
Dive deep into the world of blues with Weeks 3 and 4, covering chugging call and response, the 12-bar blues progression, and blues improvisation. You'll gain a thorough understanding of the 12-bar blues structure and the essential skills to improvise like a pro.
What's included in the course?
Each week's module includes comprehensive lessons, audio clips, and PDF tabs, giving you a clear practice plan to follow throughout the course. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to structured learning!
Who is this course for?
Blues Harmonica Foundations is perfect for anyone who wants to learn blues harmonica but doesn't know where to start. If you're a complete beginner, this course will provide you with everything you need to kickstart your harmonica journey.
What do you need?
All you need is a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C major. Don't worry about choosing the right one; I'll guide you through selecting the perfect harmonica in the first lesson of the course.
Lifetime Access:
Once you've completed the course, you'll retain lifetime access to the library of learning materials, allowing you to revisit lessons and practice at your own pace.
“You are the person that taught me how to do a clean two hole draw!!!! I have noticed improvements. I have a grandson who is interested in harmonica and if his interest continues when my subscription runs out I am going to buy him one as a birthday gift. That's how good I think this is. Thank you for offering me the chance to join a group of other people who love making music. Only one more thing, remember to dance today and treat the people around you with kindness.”
“The BHF was a perfect taste of the possibilities one could achieve if they were motivated to actually learn the harmonica. The overall thought-out structure of the lessons has allowed me to keep moving forward (aka baby steps), just hard enough but not out of reach and some explanation and lecture about what the lesson will teach. After trying a few of your YT lessons, I signed up for the BHF in hopes it would guide me in a more organized fashion, which it has. I was able to follow along and actually hear my progress which was super motivating, I looked so forward to every new lesson.” - Tom
“I have been fiddling around with a harmonica my entire life, but I had never seen the correct way to hold it and breathe. I have noticed improvements since taking the course, because that was a couple of years ago. I frequently recommend Tomlin's courses to beginners asking for a way to learn harmonica.” - Ben
“The course has kept me very motivated to learn the harmonica and I believe I have improved a lot.” - Dave
“What resonated with me was that the basics were covered in a way that I understood and was able to successfully play along. Which also had a positive impact. I highly recommend Tomlin’s foundation course and all other courses to anyone with the slightest interest in learning or playing the harmonica!”
“I would strongly recommend Tomlin's Blues Harmonica Foundation to anyone. Keep up the good work. I think the first three weeks of the Beginner Harmonica Lessons resonate with me because they really serve as a great foundation and whenever I return to them as a warm up session, I immediately recognise there has been some improvement in my playing." - Leroy
Example Curriculum
- Introduction (0:45)
- What Kind of Harmonica Do You Need? (1:22)
- How To Hold The Harmonica (1:00)
- How To Breathe Correctly (2:19)
- Playing Chords (1:33)
- Tapping Your Foot in Time (1:01)
- Train Rhythm (Play-Through) (0:40)
- Train Rhythm (Nu-Ka-Tu-Ka) (3:55)
- Train Whistle (2:01)
- Hand Wah (1:44)
- Train Whistle Breathing (2:16)
- Train Rhythm (Putting It All Together) (3:02)
- Train Rhythm (Ti-ka-ta Ta-ka-ta) (2:17)
- Cool Train Rhythm Example!
- Conclusion
- Introduction (1:07)
- Warm Up (1:34)
- Singling Out Notes By Lip Pursing (4:22)
- Breathing Naturally For Clean Notes (2:54)
- Moving Around With Your Hands Not Your Head (2:48)
- Reading Harmonica Tab and Playing a C Major Scale (3:52)
- Auld Lang Syne (Play-through) (1:03)
- Auld Lang Syne - Lick 1 (1:41)
- Auld Lang Syne - Lick 2 (1:09)
- Auld Lang Syne - Lick 3 (0:56)
- Auld Lang Syne - Lick 4 (1:00)
- Auld Lang Syne - Putting It All Together (1:31)
- Why Do My High Notes Not Work? (1:28)
- Conclusion
- Introduction (0:53)
- Warm Up (2:17)
- Eighth Notes (2:12)
- The Off Beat (1:40)
- Chugging Call And Response (Play-through) (1:11)
- Chugging Call And Response (Chugging) (1:30)
- Chugging Call And Response - Lick 1 (1:19)
- Chugging Call And Response - Lick 2 (2:03)
- Chugging Call And Response - Lick 3 (2:15)
- Chugging Call And Response - Lick 4 (3:19)
- Chugging Call And Response - Lick 5 (2:08)
- Chugging Call And Response - Lick 6 (3:33)
- Chugging Call And Response (Putting it all together) (1:28)
- Conclusion
- Introduction (0:29)
- Warm Up (2:08)
- What Is A 12 Bar Blues (3:22)
- What Is 2nd Position? (2:58)
- 12 Bar Blues Foundation (Play-through) (0:57)
- 12 Bar Blues Foundations - Lick 1 (1:18)
- 12 Bar Blues Foundations - Lick 2 (1:03)
- 12 Bar Blues Foundations - Lick 3 (1:31)
- 12 Bar Blues Foundation (Putting it all together) (1:57)
- Simple Blues Lick (1:05)
- Simple Blues Lick Over 12 Bar Blues Backing Track (1:45)
- Blues Improvisation (5:39)
- Conclusion
Enroll Today!
Don't miss this opportunity to embark on your blues harmonica journey with my guidance and support. Enrol in Blues Harmonica Foundations today and unlock your potential as a harmonica player!
