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Below are some pictures and
testimonials from this class. Thanks to all the participants for a
great weekend.
Group Picture
“This class
weekend was the best education on harp playing ever for me. It is as
though my five years of playing and prep prepared me for this. When I got
here and experienced Dave’s genius for teaching and simplifying it was an
epiphany. This will kick my playing and understanding level up to new
heights—awesome weekend—everything was great.” Doug Hains
Along with lectures on improvising student often broke into groups to
work out and play the concepts presented.
“I went home
between the Saturday and Sunday session and played what I learned to my
wife. She said ‘That Dave guy must have performed a miracle to get you to
play like that!!’ She can’t wait to see what I can do Sunday evening.
Wonderful workshop!” Rich Shepler
“It is really
fascinating to spend time with people from across the country and from all
different backgrounds who have only one thing in common—a desire for self
expression. Thanks Dave for nurturing that desire by being an innovative
and dedicated teacher. Your class, approach and materials are truly
outstanding.” Dr. Jim Kramer
“A great
experience. Completely lived up to my expectations. I’m looking forward
to applying the techniques. This material will change the way I
practice.” Harmonica Masterclass Soloing Workshop Participant
“At first I was
intimidated by the experienced players well beyond my ability. We all
learned the basics of Chorus Forms together and applying them together.
It became a great mix of talents working off each other in groups to come
up with original instrumentals to share with the class. I would recommend
this course to beginners and advanced/professionals alike.” Lonn Olfert
We always have time for student to try what they learned at one of our
jam sessions. Well-know guitarist and writer Rich Del Grosso played
with us for this class.
“This workshop
opened my eyes to all the new possibilities to be had learning new
concepts in blues harmonicas. Very enlightening and informative. I would
recommend this workshop to all who are looking for ways to improve their
playing. Very informative and inspiring.” Harmonica Masterclass Soloing
Workshop Participant
“This was a great experience. I really feel I have tools now to help me
identify the areas that I need to practice to get to the next level.
Diagramming and writing our own songs was very exciting. This is my first
lesson and I can’t wait for the next one.” Cody McDonald
“This will forever change the way I hear the blues. Now I’m less
intimidated when trying to learn a new song. I have learned to play for a
longer time without running out of things to play.” Harmonica Masterclass
Soloing Workshop Participant
“Thanks for another great class. I am coming away from this workshop with
a much better understanding of soloing and how to put all these great
licks into my playing. The tools presented provide the structure and
definition I was looking for. I now understand much more what soloing is
and how to approach practicing/developing the ability.” Ian MacGillivray
“After taking this
class I feel so much more confident about soloing. I am also glad I got
to play in a low-pressure situation.” Ian Irwin
“Half way through the first day I realized that I had become a better
player. Whenever my playing skills plateau, I get more Dave Barrett
instruction materials and it launches my skills to a new level and I have
so much more to learn. Dave—all by himself—is a society for the
preservation and advancement of harmonica!” Dick Donohue |
