Mirco
384 posts
Feb 20, 2016
7:26 PM
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Does anyone here have any experience with Sonic Junction, good or bad?
For $19.95 a month, they've got lessons by Jerry Portnoy, Rick Estrin, Bruce Willis and Dennis Gruenling. It seems like a mix of original stuff and approaches to blues standards. Personalized feedback from those guys if you submit a video of your playing. Seems like worthwhile.
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Marc Graci
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Last Edited by Mirco on Feb 20, 2016 8:05 PM
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Fishlips
46 posts
Feb 20, 2016
9:48 PM
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I've been subscribing for a while. I have been working on Rick Estrin's "Getting Out of Town" for some time and asked him some questions during a break in his performance in my area a few months ago. He suggested that I go to Sonic Junction where there is a series of short videos in which he breaks down what he's doing and how. It was interesting and helpful, as are the chorus by chorus breakdowns of a lot of famous harp tunes, provided by Jerry Portnoy, Dennis Gruenling, and Estrin. I haven't submitted any videos, but am taking private lessons from a pro and get already get constructive feedback on my playing.
I think there is a free trial period, so perhaps you can try it out and see if it would be useful to you before committing to the monthly fee.
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Harp Study
184 posts
Feb 21, 2016
5:57 AM
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Do you also get the guitar lessons for that price? I have considered trying it but haven't yet. I would also like to know what others who have tried it think.
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The Iceman
2821 posts
Feb 21, 2016
7:57 AM
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I've been, in a small measure, a contributor to Sonic Junction since its inception. Much improved from when it started out.
It's a great resource and worth the $ if you are a serious student.
My understanding is that once you are a member, you have access to all teachers and all lessons.
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The Iceman
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snowman
148 posts
Feb 21, 2016
8:08 AM
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did for few monthes Jerry portnoire stuff was SUPER GOOD for harp I was tired of standard turnarounds on guitar-- Duke R had easy to follow and learn stuff-- leaning more towards 6 2 5 1 info ===both were VERY WORTH IT
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BronzeWailer
1858 posts
Feb 21, 2016
5:18 PM
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I am a member. Don't use it as much as I should. Rick Estrin gives a lot of forensic detail into SBWII style playing. I think it is probably worth the price of admission for this alone. I've looked at some of Corey Harris's singing stuff too.
Must get back into it...
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