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Harmonica Boot Camp for Absolute Beginners

This is a 4-week boot camp for beginners on the 10-hole diatonic harmonica. Students with limited or no knowledge will learn the parts of the harmonica, how to play a melody, and how to "jam" on the harmonica.
Steven Middendorp
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(358)
Rising Star
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What's included

4 live meetings
2 in-class hours

Class Experience

This is a 4-week bootcamp designed to get kids started on the 10-hole diatonica harmonica. Students will learn how to play melodies and how to jam (improvise) with other musicians. 

Week 1 - Students will learn the basics of the harmonica. They will learn about keys of the diatonic harmonica and how it is different than a chromatic harmonica. They will all get a chance to "jam" with the teacher. The teacher will play a blues progression that will give the students a fun chance to improvise on the first day of class. 

Week 2 - Students will learn about the holes and notes of the harmonica. They will learn the key differences between first and second position harmonica playing. They will get a chance to "jam" with the teacher. This week will be a folk/country progression jam. 

Week 3 - Students will learn how to read harmonica tabs. We will have a more detailed discussion of breathing techniques. We will begin to learn an easy melody song like "Row Row Row Your Boat." 

Week 4 - We will review the material from the previous weeks. We will revisit "Row Row Row Your Boat" and end the class with multiple jam sessions. The teacher will provide feedback throughout and give tips and tricks to help the young harmonica players develop their own skills.

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Joined November, 2020
4.8
358reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University
I teach music classes for the ukulele, guitar, and harmonica.  I teach classes about writing, debating, and creating logical arguments without fallacies. I have a small farm and live in a yurt in western Colorado. My wife, Brooke VanDyke, is an excellent ukulele teacher on Outschool as well. 

I enjoy connecting with each student and adapting my teaching style to best fit his or her needs.

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$50

for 4 classes
1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min

Completed by 48 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
1-8 learners per class

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