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Want to learn Blues Harmonica but don't know where to start?
I'm sure you have started checking out all of the amazing Blues Harmonica teachers on YouTube. There are so many lessons up there that you could keep bouncing around the YouTube rabbit hole endlessly.
All of these awesome players and teachers are endlessly inspiring but you're probably not sure where to start. Or, if you have started already you're not sure how to play clean notes, bends or have great tone like they all do.
You might be getting a little way into one lesson and then realising that you can't learn it all because you can't play a 3 draw 1/2 step bend. You then start another lesson and realise that it is all tongue-blocked.
You've learnt lots of great harmonica vocabulary but you can't actually play the cool Blues licks you want to play for yourself, your family or even with another musician.
Why Should You Join Tomlin Harmonica School?
Whether you have been bouncing aimlessly from lesson to lesson on YouTube or have tried other harmonica courses, if you want to have fun making regular progress in your Blues Harmonica playing this is the place to be.
There are literally thousands of amazing lessons out there but they don't provide you with a clear and easy-to-follow path.
Our 'Practice Guides' will give you all the lessons, exercises and study pieces you need in the right order so that you always know that you are moving in the right direction without developing bad habits.
Furthermore, you will also get guidance and feedback from professional harmonica teachers who will actually listen to you play and tell you what you are doing well and how you can improve.
Less than the cost of private lessons
THS Starts at
Under ¢74 per day
Being a student at THS is like having private lessons but for a fraction of the cost.
THS provides the ONLY 3 things you NEED to learn Blues Harmonica...
1) easy-to-follow curriculum
2) feedback from expert-level harmonica teachers
3) support and accountability from an amazing community of students and teachers
Here’s some of what you’ll find inside:
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Month-by-month practice guides that are specific to your experience level (Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Intermediate)
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Weekly, personalised online teaching sessions (you record and upload, we watch and give feedback to you)
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Live Q&As and seminars with me and pro guests – and an archive of all previous sessions
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Private online community of students and teachers
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Practice resources (video library, backing track library, virtual metronome etc)
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Special harmonica challenges (new ones every 2-3 months)
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Student submissions – watch and critique music uploaded by other students, and share your own riffs with the community
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Exclusive bonus courses regularly added
Who is Tomlin Leckie, exactly?
Good question! You want to know I can walk the walk, right?
You may have seen me already on my YouTube videos. You might have done my famous 28-day harmonica practice challenge.
But here’s some more about me:
I’m a musician/teacher and harmonica nut from Edinburgh, Scotland. I’ve made my living from my harmonica since 2008. In the early days I was gigging by myself and with bands.
It was a great life, but I struggled to pay the bills on what I earnt.
So, I began doing some harmonica teaching. And soon found I loved it. Showing others how to get the best out of this instrument and watching them progress was an incredible buzz.
Soon I was teaching around 40 students a week. And over the years I built and refined a simple, but effective system to take people from beginner to confident blues-playing harpist. I began uploading videos to YouTube, so my students could watch at home and practice what I was showing them.
People loved it.
My teaching got so popular that I was struggling to keep up! I had a waiting list as long as my arm and couldn’t meet demand.
So, I thought, why not put this system - and all the things I’d been teaching people – online? That would give everyone the chance to learn from me and improve their harmonica playing. And at a much cheaper rate than in-person lessons – with me or anyone else.
And that’s how Tomlin Harmonica School was born.
It’s not just me in there. There’s content, tips, videos and training from top players like Todd Parrott, Sandy Weltman, Richard Sleigh, Adam Gussow, Ronnie Shellist, David Barrett, Joe Filisko, Will Wilde, Liam Ward, Roly Platt and more.
(Google some videos of these guys and you’ll see how good they are.)
But one thing you MUST know is that although it’s online, we still treat you as an individual in the school. It’s not just a collection of videos and tips. That’s all in there, of course, but please know that we are invested in and supporting your journey. It's just like having your own harmonica teacher.
Tomlin Harmonica School – What’s Inside
Video Lessons
Easy-to-follow video lessons, divided into ability sections – from beginner to advanced intermediate. I go through everything from correct grip and how to breathe correctly, up to tongue blocking and ghost chugging, and much more.
These are fun – not dry and boring exercises. You'll start sounding bluesy right away, so you stay motivated!
Personalised Teaching
You submit weekly recordings of you on the harmonica and get feedback from the faculty on what you’re doing wrong – and right – and how to improve.
Ongoing feedback on your own playing gives you specific pointers on technique, suggests where to focus your practice, and ensures you keep improving.
Backing Track Library
There’s a huge collection of blues tracks in our library, so you can practice and improvise over real music. There’s also a virtual metronome to help you keep time.
Soloing over backing tracks is both fun and a great way to hone technique and improve your skills.
Global Online Community
All active students, teachers and pro guests contribute to our interactive forum. You can chat with others, watch student submissions, put your own music up there, find a harmonica buddy to practice with, and much more.
Getting support and encouragement from others helps you super-charge your consistency and growth.
Live Seminars and Q&A Sessions
Join me and other harmonica pros on live seminars where we dive deep into core techniques and theory. And drop into monthly Q&A sessions to get your pressing harmonica questions answered on the spot. Also, access the full archive of past sessions.
Advice from the world’s best harpists helps you bed in your knowledge and keep learning new stuff.
Bonus Courses
Extra pro-led courses – like ‘Dynamics Course with Liam Ward’ - are regularly added. You can complete them free as part of your membership.
These exclusive extras mean you get access to world-class instruction without paying a penny more.
Meet some of our Blues Harmonicats!
Harpists across the world are now awesome players thanks to Tomlin Harmonica School. Here’s what just some of them say about how we’ve helped them (and check out their harmonica skills!):
“I thoroughly enjoy following your courses: they're so concise, clear and fun to follow!” - Ken
“I love the school and look forward to each lesson. I appreciate the teaching and wouldn't change a thing!” - Bryan
"I'm actually astonished at the breadth and depth of material available in the school.” - Bryn
“A great place to learn and have fun. I met a lot of nice people here and I have a digital friendship with some classmates. I appreciate all of this very much. You are great, keep it up!” - Christian
“Your personal touch, obvious focus and attention to detail, and your ability to inspire students with your online videos is just fantastic! I feel very fortunate to have found your online school to take me on my Harmonica learning journey!!!” - Mike
“Everything needed to succeed is included. Video instruction, pdf files, backing tracks etc. Easy to access, easy to review, slow and fast examples. Tremendous value for the money.” - John
"Thanks so much for opening up the harmonica world to me, I love it. You are a real talent.” - Marty
“I am really enjoying the school and the harmonica community that you have created. It was just what I have been missing in my harp playing.” - Dave
Tomlin Harmonica School is your ticket to harmonica confidence
The tested techniques and step-by-step methods will lead to rapid blues harmonica improvement - through video lessons, personalised teacher feedback, community support, and consistent backing track practice.
Membership gives you everything you need to nail that iconic blues sound and have the confidence to play the harmonica in public.
Try Tomlin Harmonica School risk-free
for 30 days.
You are protected by my 30-day money-back guarantee
If at any point in the 30 days after you become a member, you don’t think it’s worth the money – then I’ll refund you in full. No questions asked.
30-day money-back guarantee. Get a FULL refund if you’re not 100% satisfied.
Are you ready to achieve your dream of jamming like a pro?
To remind you, here’s what you get when you pay just $29 per month or $299 per year to secure your place in Tomlin Harmonica School:
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Month-by-month practice guides that are specific to your experience level (Beginner, Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Intermediate)
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Weekly, personalised online teaching sessions (you record and upload, we watch and give feedback to you)
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Live Q&As and seminars with me and pro guests – and an archive of all previous sessions
-
Private online community of students and teachers
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Practice resources (video library, backing track library, virtual metronome etc)
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Special harmonica challenges (new ones every 2-3 months)
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Student submissions – watch and critique music uploaded by other students, and share your own riffs with the community
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Exclusive bonus courses regularly added
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is the school for?
It’s for anyone who wants to get better with the harmonica and have more fun playing this incredible instrument.
2. What playing level should I be at to join?
It doesn’t matter. You could be a complete beginner, or someone who’s been playing for years. There are specific sections for all abilities. You just need the desire and determination to improve.
3. What type of harmonica do I need?
You need a 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C major for the majority of the curriculum. When you get to intermediate level, I’ll recommend some more harmonicas that would be useful for you.
4. How long does it take?
The practice guides are broken down into different months, but you work through it at your own speed. There’s no pressure.
5. How long do I have access to the school?
For as long as you’re subscribed. You can access all the materials – and take part in the individual teaching and support groups – whenever you like and for as long as you’re a member.
6. How is this course different from your YouTube videos
I’ve posted lots of videos on YouTube over the years, as I want to help everyone get better with the harmonica. But Tomlin Harmonica School goes way beyond simply watching videos. You get individual, personalised feedback and help with your own playing - as we see what you’re doing and show you how to improve. Also, there are community groups, bonus courses, practice resources and much more that’s exclusive to the school – you won’t find this stuff anywhere else.
7. Is there a guarantee?
Yes – and this is very important as I don’t want anyone to pay for something that isn’t helping them. So, you can try the school for 30 days and if you’re not happy - for any reason, or no reason at all - I’ll refund all your money, no questions asked. You just need to send an email within 30 days to [email protected].
8. Can I pay in my country’s own currency?
Yes. Although I charge in US dollars, you can pay by credit/debit card and your bank will convert this into your own currency for you.
9. Still have questions?
Drop us a line at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.