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Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series

2009 Workshop Information
Many Class Subjects to Choose From for Intermediate
to Professional Players on Blues Diatonic & Chromatic Harmonica!

Upcoming Workshops

The Harmonica Masterclass Workshop® is the most comprehensive educational program ever developed for blues harmonica. These classes offer a high level of education for intermediate, advanced and professional players. Utilizing lectures, hands-on training, workbooks, and live musicians, our staff of instructors and guest artists have all the tools to make each and every participant advance in their studies and playing abilities. To get a taste of what we offer see: San Jose 2007 Workshop Pictures, Reviews and Participant Testimonials

San Jose, California Location
We are offering one class this year. The Large Harmonica Masterclass Workshop is an exciting three day and two night event that offers a wide variety of classes. Students choose from a list of class offerings during the day and participate in events in the evening (jam session, panel discussion, concert, etc.). In addition to having the best blues harmonica instructors in the world we also bring in the top blues harmonica artists as guest instructors. This year the class is held in San Jose, California.  Please click on the link above for classes offered and more information about this location.

Instruction Approach
The majority of classes and workbooks are written by master instructor David Barrett (as well as material from Joe Filisko).  Each instructor has personally worked with David and is thoroughly knowledgeable about the subjects they teach.  For those not familiar with David Barrett, he is the world's most published author of blues harmonica lesson material (Mel Bay Publications, Blues Revue Magazine, HarmonicaSessions.com, and Harmonica Masterclass Publications) and director/program designer of the School of the Blues.

The Harmonica Masterclass Instructional Approach follows these points for each and every technique and idea. It's this methodical approach to instruction that helps you get the most out of your time in our classes.

• We speak of each new idea or technique and make sure that you understand the mechanics of how it works.

• We help you try this new technique or idea and make sure you have enough of a handle on it to work on it at home.

• We make sure that you know its context and how it's applied.

• We provide a workbook to study this technique or idea to help you fully develop it after you've gone home.

Registration
Click on the class location above (San Jose, California) that interests you the most and read the information regarding that class. At the bottom of the page you can click on the link to register. 
 

Read What Participants Have To Say!
San Jose - 2008
San Jose - 2007
New Jersey - 2006
Texas - 2005
California - 2005
Washington - 2005
Chicago 2004
California 2004
California 2003
New York 2003
Texas 2002
New York 2002
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San Jose '08

Workshop Pictures, Reviews & Participant Testimonials

“I found the class absolutely packed with useful information. All instructors were fantastic harp players and terrific instructors with lots of experience in both. The workshop exceeded my expectations... I am leaving very inspired to continue to improve.” Jay Stanley

2007 Participant Testimonials...
San Jose - 2007

“This is the most valuable, well-rounded, complete, inspirational musical instruction I have every received. Incomparable and inspirational.” Michael "El Diablo" Wilde, Hudson Blues Band

“This workshop turned on numerous light bulbs for me in just a short time. The opportunity to get one-on-one, and small group instruction from master harp players, was incredibly helpful. I also enjoyed meeting and hearing other students play, and learning techniques, etc through networking. Course materials were extremely well written, thorough and well organized. Overall class structure showed great thought and preparation. I can easily see why so many people were return students.” John Lee

“Harmonica Masterclass is a mind-bending, fantastic music experience. Harmonica master players, who are also exceptionally kind teachers, helped us all become better players and aspire to learn more.” Dennis Low

“As always, I got tremendous instruction as well as great friendships out of the course. I hope to be back.” Hans Peter

“The HMW was a really fabulous and inspiring experience. The instructors are incredible—tremendously skilled at the instrument, and thoughtful, intelligent, and humble teachers. I’ve played for many years and have never learned so much of use to my playing in such a short period of time. I recommend it to harp players of all levels.” George Bisharat

“Superb! Very well organized—very professional, great instructors.” Rick McCombs

“I am an advanced beginning/intermediate player. I’m hardly perfect. This class was tremendously informative. It gave me a whole new perspective on my strengths and weaknesses and a program to work on. I received tremendous insight and tips on technique. The incredibly supportive environment helped me get through issues of playing in front of others.” Andy Hardy

“This weekend's workshop was outstanding. All I can say is WOW! Joe Filisko, David Barrett, Kinya Pollard and Dennis Gruenling are the finest teachers, students and players of the harmonica that I've ever had the privilege to study with. I've been to a few Harmonica Masterclass Workshops and they just keep getting better and better. I was truly inspired by the History of the Blues Concert on Saturday night. What phenomenal players these guys are. This weekend has changed the way I'll approach playing and studying the harmonica from now on. I can't wait until next year.” Jon Harl

“Dave, this Masterclass was nothing less than outstanding. The patience of the teaching and support staff was unwavering. This made being a student fun and stressless. As to the teaching, word-class is a description that still understates the quality of education provided. Thanks.” Keith Penney

“I enjoyed all my classes and learned a lot. There was enough of a variety of topics that I really feel there was something for everybody. I was able to have a lot of my questions answered and given enough information to really work on my rough spots. The staff was the greatest—not only exceptional players, but great teachers as well.” Steve Gardner

“The instructors are knowledgeable and generous instructors who meet each student at his or her level. My third Masterclass Workshop and I’ll be back for more. The workshop always inspires me to practice and play.” Kim Addonizio

“Joe Filisko called David Barrett the best harmonica instructor in the words today. Part of what makes David great is bringing in people like Joe Filisko and Dennis Gruenling. It just can’t get any better that this—the luxury of studying with the best players and teachers all in one place.” Bob Prentice

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