Miles Dewar
111 posts
Dec 06, 2008
5:14 PM
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I was thinking. Jon Gindick has a thing set up that allows us to call him, leave a message with us playing on a "C" harp, and he will email you with his critique. I think we could do this with YOUTUBE. If we set up strand of videos where people post themselves playing what they know how to do. Then have experienced people give "Constructive" ideas on how to improve.
The only problem may be with outsiders constantly saying, "wow great job, your the greatest...will you marry me" suff.
Anyone with ideas, just post here. We need to find an easy way of finding the videos once they are posted. So maybe just use one name.
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Last Edited by on Dec 08, 2008 2:38 PM
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DutchBones
52 posts
Dec 07, 2008
1:21 AM
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I'm not sure, but I think I read somewhere (youtube info) that you can load vids only available for friends and/or family. I don't have the time now, but it's worth checking out, caus it's a very good idea!
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Tryharp
24 posts
Dec 07, 2008
2:44 AM
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Miles,
I think thats a great idea. With respect to what you and Dutch have said, I think we could just start a thread for it, then post your vid to youtube, I think you can upload it and tick a box for private, then only someone you have as a friend can view it ( I've never done this before, but looking at the options I think I'm right )
Jamie
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Luke juke
Guest
Dec 07, 2008
4:45 AM
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I think you're right and it's a great idea.. We'll have to post our youtube names on here then add eachother as friends. My youtube name is mcdookus. Feel free to add me to your youtube friends. It'll be good to put a face to the names i regularly see on this forum
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Zhin @ Perth
Guest
Dec 07, 2008
4:50 AM
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That's an excellent idea. I've been dying to upload some of my playing on youtube but I'm a little shy and paranoid about it. I know, I should just grow some balls and put something up... :p
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Chris Michalek
Guest
Dec 07, 2008
5:50 AM
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This is something I do via skype for those that what it. I also write up full critques if you just send me a video. I've done some of this with Harpfreeman on this forum so perhaps he can comment on it's effectiveness. This service is not limited to beginners I often work with professional players as well, in fact I just worked with PT Gazell a few days ago so feel free to ask his opinion if you choose.
My usual blunt and objective style applies in this lessons. I don't sugar coat anything, I just tell you what I think without any intention of harm. I also offer advice give exercises on how to improve.
If somebody wants to set up a critque session with me email me offlist groovygypsy (at) gmail (dot) com
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Anonymous
Guest
Dec 07, 2008
8:06 AM
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And how does it cost for you to tell me i'm crap chris lol. I think i'd be embarrased to play infront of you
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Chris Michalek
Guest
Dec 07, 2008
8:50 AM
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I don't tell anyone they play like crap. And I'm not negative with anyone's playing. If you are SPAH members... in the most recent harmonica happenings this was written by JP Pagan
"Chris was supportive but challenging, and while I was deathly afraid of sounding like an idiot, I knew I was learn"
"He had me playing over chord changes I wasn't familiar with, in postions I have never tried before"
"I felt inspired...I learned more with during my time with Chris than I had in a long long time before then."
Sometimes pointing out a simple but overlooked thing can change a person's playing dramatically. When I had the session with PT, I pointed out ONE little thing, it opened up his eyes and now he doing it to improve his sound.
Lessons are $90/session which is always at least an hour. 1/2 hour lessons are $50
Critique sessions are $35 these are not as intensive as lessons.
I offer a free lesson with the purchase of one of my custom harps.
If you're in a rut a lesson is a great place to start. I won't make you feel bad and all of my energy goes into helping you be a better player.
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Miles Dewar
114 posts
Dec 07, 2008
10:00 AM
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My name on youtube is miloesskater
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cm16600
26 posts
Dec 08, 2008
3:08 AM
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Hi i just made a new channel on you tube "Harpfriends" i made it private.If you give me your pseudo on youtube i can send you the password so you can upload vids,evereybody will be administrator i guess.Maybe we can try if this system works,but be patient i never tried this before .
Please Adam say if it is ok for you to mention your name and use your website as a link .
Regards
Chris
Last Edited by on Dec 08, 2008 5:22 AM
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kudzurunner
189 posts
Dec 08, 2008
4:32 AM
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I think all this is terrific. Carry on!
Chris, I'm also fine with you letting folks know that you're available for private coaching ($) via Skype. Dennis Gruenling does that. People ask me if I'll do this, and I've thought about it, but the truth is, I've got another gig as a professor and it's a good one, and if I don't write the G-D D--N book I'm supposed to be writing during this sabbatical, I'll be Mr. Nowhere Man. So I'm delighted to know that other competent and inspired professionals are doing this.
The YouTube solution, privatized, sounds. Yes, by all mean, use this forum in the way you've suggested and let us all know how things are going from time to time.
Don't forget: I'm having that free MBH get-together in Memphis on International Blues Challenge weekend. For folks within harping distance of Memphis, that could be a fun time to collect and share in person.
--Adam
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Carl_Comfort
33 posts
Dec 08, 2008
10:19 AM
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Great idear! I cant find the harpfriend channel though.
Is it on yet? My YT channel name is neuropatico. Cheers all,
Karl
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cm16600
27 posts
Dec 08, 2008
10:37 AM
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Hi Carl the chanel is on ,maybe it doesn't show up since it is private don't know how this work ,i send you an invite right now with the password .Maybe you'll be the first one to post a vid .Remember that everybody will contribute to that chanel ,i started it but in no way i will moderate it ,it is up to everybody who wants to be in to do that.
Regards
Chris
Last Edited by on Dec 08, 2008 10:50 AM
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DavidC
12 posts
Dec 08, 2008
11:53 AM
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Sounds good Chris, please invite, YT channel name dcarmont.
Tks
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eharp
165 posts
Dec 08, 2008
11:54 AM
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eharphyde would like to be invited.
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thorvaldsen76
30 posts
Dec 08, 2008
12:28 PM
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Great idea!! I would like to be invited. My YT-name is the same as here: thorvaldsen76 :)
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Chris Jones
1 post
Dec 08, 2008
2:07 PM
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Chris777Jones
Thanks
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cm16600
Guest
Dec 08, 2008
2:21 PM
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Hi ,i couldn't login somehow so i'll be writing as a guest.
So far i've been sending the username and password to upload vids to everybody who asked on this threat .As i am not the only one now to have the information to logon ,i appreciate if you guys Neuropatico,Eharp,and so on could help to send the password for those who wants it.
So far we've got only one upload vid. What about Miloesskater this was your idear ,i hope you'll be posting :)
chris
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Miles Dewar
115 posts
Dec 08, 2008
2:37 PM
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Great! I'm Glad you guys are all down with this. I was thinking that if possible, we could start different strings for different types of playing (Train songs, 12 bar Blues, Shuffle, Swing rhythms, or just rythmic playing.) to help with the organization, and also to help people find certain types of videos.
Thank you "cm16600" for setting this up. I'll post a vid as soon as i can.....Everyone have fun and Get Uploading!
and always.......... GO BEARS!!!!
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Hollistonharper
4 posts
Dec 08, 2008
3:05 PM
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Please invite mdklbk
Thanks!
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oldwailer
360 posts
Dec 08, 2008
3:37 PM
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Please invite Oldwailer
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Tryharp
25 posts
Dec 08, 2008
4:26 PM
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Please invite tryharp, looking forward to seeing some of these!
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DavidC
13 posts
Dec 08, 2008
4:31 PM
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Invite sent to Hollistonharper(mdklbk) and Oldwailer and tryharp
Last Edited by on Dec 08, 2008 4:35 PM
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snakes
51 posts
Dec 08, 2008
4:51 PM
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Hello everyone. What a great idea. I am not good enough yet to post anything on YouTube, but would love to be able to log in learn and put a face to the names here on this forum. If you could set me up that would be great... or do I need to have a YouTube account first? Obviously I've only watched the posted songs and have not acquired an account. If someone would advise next step that would be cool. Thanks!
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DavidC
14 posts
Dec 08, 2008
5:07 PM
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Hi snakes, you should be able to view the channel, harpfriends, without a YouTube account but if you want to add a video or comment then you will need to set up a YouTube account. cm16600 has the honour of being the first video post.
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Tryharp
26 posts
Dec 08, 2008
5:15 PM
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Following on from David
Snakes, I think the best way would be to set up a youtube account and then list your youtube name here and someone will drop the details of harpfriends. Dont think that you are not good enough to post, as I think you can upload something anyway, tick private and then only the friends of harpfriends can see it.
( ie you wont think the whole of YOutube is watching you!!, only your friends)
You might be able to ask, how do I do that bit, or how can I improve, and get some good feedback.
Jamie
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RyanMortos
10 posts
Dec 08, 2008
6:05 PM
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Nice! I'm adding harpfriends group link to my bookmarks. If I ever get my act together I'll create an account and maybe in a couple decades when I'm nearly as good as the rest of you I'll post XD .
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PA
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Preston
71 posts
Dec 08, 2008
7:20 PM
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I'm in! prestonamoore
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Tryharp
27 posts
Dec 09, 2008
1:43 AM
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Hi everyone,
I think it would be nice if you upload something, that in the info bar you put a few details, like how long youve been playing, what kind and key of harp, hap mods,etc.
jamie
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Baker
14 posts
Dec 09, 2008
5:01 AM
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Please invite mediaesc
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Robert Brady
1 post
Dec 09, 2008
6:45 AM
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Hi guys, I'm new here but would like in.
Bobarazzo
Thanks
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dewey.deloe
35 posts
Dec 09, 2008
7:21 AM
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Hey cm16600
Please add deweydeloe
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SMOKEY
Guest
Dec 09, 2008
8:17 AM
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Great idea! Please invite MYTHIRDSHADOW
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eharp
166 posts
Dec 09, 2008
8:59 AM
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sent invite to bobarazzo, mythirdshadow, mediaesc.
(though i aint sure they qualify! and i sure didnt pass on the super-secret handshake!! and it will be over my dead body before they get the decoder ring!!!)
bobarazzo, mythirdshadow, mediaesc.- please ignore the comments in parenthesis! but without the decoder ring the message is just garbled.
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HarpBro
Guest
Dec 09, 2008
10:46 AM
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Please invite HarpBro
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KingoBad
1 post
Dec 09, 2008
11:00 AM
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Please invite KingoBad.
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cm16600
28 posts
Dec 09, 2008
11:15 AM
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invite sent to harpbro and kingobad
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zobot
31 posts
Dec 09, 2008
12:10 PM
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Please invite zobot2 - thanks very much
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Grillslinger
12 posts
Dec 09, 2008
1:44 PM
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Terrific idea! Please invite HOOTnews .
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Train-train
19 posts
Dec 09, 2008
2:40 PM
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Please invite me: Train-train
Thank you!
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Tryharp
28 posts
Dec 09, 2008
3:41 PM
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invited zobot2 and hootnews, couldnt find you train-train, is that a youtube name?
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DutchBones
53 posts
Dec 09, 2008
3:52 PM
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Please invite nomoboy
Thanks (this could be the beginning of something great)
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RyanMortos
11 posts
Dec 09, 2008
4:45 PM
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Please invite username: 'hessonr'
Thank you!
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PA
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Tryharp
29 posts
Dec 09, 2008
4:59 PM
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Nomoboy and hessonr done.
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Miles Dewar
118 posts
Dec 09, 2008
6:51 PM
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Train-train, I couldn't find your channel..... go to youtube and send a message to me so i can reply with the proper info. my name is miloesskater
Other than that, Everyone has been invited. Can't wait to see what we come out with......remember, you don't have to post anything advanced or that sounds good. Just post what you can do at the moment.... I won't be posting great stuff, just some stuff that i know.
Just remember, "This isn't to look like we are good harp players in front of everyone. It is to see what we could do to progress. To get information that WILL lead to us being BETTER HARP PLAYERS."
I'm glad we could get this many people in. Keep posting your YouTube name and We will send you the Information with an Invite.
Thank you all for your support and.... GO BEARS!!!
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Last Edited by on Dec 09, 2008 7:38 PM
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Robert Brady
2 posts
Dec 09, 2008
8:08 PM
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Thanks for the add guys!
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Miles Dewar
119 posts
Dec 09, 2008
10:16 PM
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Yeah, No Problem. GO BEARS!!!
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geordiebluesman
118 posts
Dec 10, 2008
1:01 AM
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Hi Harpers,I would like to get into all this so please invite me,I'll bring a bottle to the party!,That's a Bottle Of Blues harp mic,By the way!Cheers Geordiebluesman
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Pjotr
12 posts
Dec 10, 2008
7:55 AM
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Please invite: P1j1o1t1r1
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HarmonicaBob
1 post
Dec 10, 2008
8:16 AM
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Please invite HarmonicaBob
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