It puts a sunny smile in my heart when students email me from all around the world and tell me how much my lessons have helped them have a great time with the harmonica. I get several of these in my email inbox every week.
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Hello Mr. Allen!
I live in India and I've been doing your rhythm lessons and I've gotta admit, they are amazing!!
I searched the web for online lessons. Your lessons were the best.
You give usable examples for every single technique/trick. I’ve improved a lot!
Ashish Derhgawen
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Hey JP,
I'm having loads of fun with the harmonica now. I just listened to your "Tuck-kuh Too-dil" at high speed... And damn, that was fast. It was really fun listening to it.
So far, your method and guide has helped me a lot. I don't know how other harmonica-instructors do when they try to teach students, but I doubt they could make me learn faster than I am right now.
I'd like you to know that I really appreciate this, and that I've got myself a new hobby!
Yours,
Richard Bergerren
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Hi,
I’m Jim Smith and, at 55, decided to learn to play something to impress the grandkids (lol). Was having a few problems then I found your great DVDs. The pace was just right for me; the train melodies were great and it started to become fun for the first time.
All the best.
Jim.
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Dear JP,
I believe you have the finest harmonica lessons that I have ever found for a fairly new harp player. I have taken the lessons up to the Beethoven lesson and really think your playing and teaching of it is incredible.
Please keep up the great tutoring that you have made available for us.
Looking forward to your possible reply.
Thanks
Bill Sharkey
Houston, PA
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JP,
I quickly ran through your harmonica instruction and I have to say you have changed the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) method of learning to KISSS (Keep It Super Simple Stupid!).
I have been tootin' around on a harmonica for over 25 years, but I have never taken it seriously enough to dedicate the time and effort to learn how to play the blues harp. Recently, I have decided to commit to that effort of learning to play.
After skimming through your instructions, my goal looks much more attainable!
Thanks for lighting the very needed fire under my rear end to get me motivated and on the road to my goal! I'll be waiting to hear from you.
Brian Cramer
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Hello Mr. Allen!!
Thanks for the DVDs! They were great! I play my 'air harp' everywhere. My speed has increased a lot. I don't think I'll be able to find a harmonica teacher in my area. I don't think this instrument is very popular in India. Its really tough to find a good harmonica teacher. Unlucky me. Anyway, I loved your videos. If possible, tell me more about your secrets. Hope to hear from you. Bye.
Ashish
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Hey,
I think you’re on to something with your teaching method, been playing for 3yrs but been learning techniques and riffs from other methods, this method makes me feel more musical, and for the first time I think I'm starting to pick up some chugging.
Thanks for sharing.
Mark Rigsby
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Good afternoon JP (smile)))
Thank you soo much! You have totally made my day! (doing happy dance)))) I swear, harmonica lovers are the most friendly, helpful bunch of musicians I've ever had the pleasure of being around. I love it.
By the way, I've only been playing the harp since the end of July ‘05. I struggled along for about 6 weeks, when I discovered your videos, and it changed everything.
After going through your first few lessons, it started to click & make sense, and my harmonica playing improved dramatically practically overnight.
The video’s worth a 1000 words, and I pass out the link to "Day 1:The most important harmonica technique" all the time to newbie harp players with the same results that I had... People are blown away by how your technique really works!!!
Of course Harptabs.com will list your site. We wouldn't have it any other way. (grin)))
I love www.freeharmonicalessons.com/ too!
Always, Maria.
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Hi JP,
I started on the harmonica about a month ago and have had trouble getting clean single notes - especially on draw. I discovered your excellent videos this morning and I'm getting good, clean single notes now! I loved the TU-KA exercises and the idea of 'air harmonica' knocked me out!
Alan Saunders |