I really want to find someone I can take a private harp lesson with. Does anyone know of a Good Harp Teacher in the Delaware/Philly area? I really want some Pro feedback and guidance on my playing. I think the internet "do it yourself" method is only going to get me so far. And I likely am developing bad habits already. I need Professional help. ( In more ways than one. )
If it has to be a pro teacher in Philly I highly recommend Emile D'Amico. Seth Holtzman also in Philly area is a good choice. Take a few lessons with both and decide who's teaching is a better fit for you.
Alternatively you could look into Skype lessons. They aren't exactly the same as in person but they are darn close and open up a bunch of options not previously available.
Ryan I'll look into those guys thanks. I have been wanting to do skype lessons with a few different teachers, mainly Shellist and Ricci, but I dont have a computer. I use my phone for everything. I think after a few live lessons I'll look into getting one and will be good to try skype, but I really want somebody to be able to actually see my playing in person. I feel they could help much more with the little things that could be missed on skype.
LSB You know I had thought about Dennis, but I thought he was up in NYC. Wonder how far he is into Jersey? That's a great idea, I'll msg him on FB and see if I can maybe line something up. ----------
Oh,also ,if you have any connection with Penn, look up Samuel Martin from the french Dept. He is a world class player ,perhaps the best I have ever seen. ---------- www.shakeylee.com
Thanks Shakey. You know i thought of Diggs aswell. I thought i remembered him saying he taught harp. I ll also look into Seth. His name is Very familiar, I'm sure I've ran into him at some point.
I really tried to make it to that moonshine philly gig you did. But my work hours, and distance from everything fun, put a damper in my social life these days ... lol. Heard it was a great show.
Swash thanks for that video. Fantastic.
Gold .. i don't not believe guyger does any teaching. Unless you count watching him play. 8^) ----------
I know he used to teach. If you can find his dvd its a good one He used to play at Kennys on County Line road regularly but I think that place changed hands. Also some places in Mew Hope I would love to watch Steve on a regular basis-his tone is 2nd to nione I only get back up to Philly once a year so not up on the scene.
@killa I teach Chromatic and Diatonic as well as harmony and theory. I suggest you go to my youtube diggsblues and see if I fit with what you want. Here's an old little sample lesson. ----------
If you get lessons from Steh Holzman, please say hi for me!!! We are old running buddies and I've known him since the mid 70's. Terrific player and I've traded all sorts of things from him. ---------- Sincerely, Barbeque Bob Maglinte Boston, MA http://www.barbequebob.com CD available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bbmaglinte
If we could think of a place to hold it could set up a meetup group and schedule harmonica meetings like once a month, I bet a bunch would be interested. Issue is finding a place.
I give harmonica lessons and I'm often in Center City and the Chestnut Hill/Germantown area. I have recently obtained my BM in music education and can teach theory as well.
I also work on harmonicas such as replacing reeds, tuning, and for clean overblows.
I agree with what everyone has posted so far. The Twisted Tail is a lot of fun and harmonica friendly. That's where I met RyanMortos. I've also just sat in with one of Seth's bands. Really great player.
Let's start up another harmonica club in Philly!
-Boaz
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I would love to be a part of such a group. But to be honest, unless the group met on the weekends, I would likely not be able to attend very often. I have a hard time just getting out to see shows and goto jams.
The weekend thing wouldnt work for anyone else im sure. Thats when most players have gigs. If it were closer to me, It might be easier to get out too.
Other clubs I have been in use VFWs alot. Or Rod and Gun clubs, Private Bars, etc.
VFWs are usually very open to having folks hold meetings. Just food for thought. ----------
Last Edited by Killa_Hertz on Oct 13, 2016 6:50 AM
And Greg swashbuckler 73,thanks so much for the link to Samuel's video . He is an amazing musician. He played a show with me every Sunday night for years . He did a lot of my Monday shows too. He really is amazing live. Great singer too. ---------- www.shakeylee.com
