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Harmonica (Diatonic) Private Lesson (Beginner to Advanced) (Any Age)

Private harmonica lessons from an experienced, patient harmonica instructor. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate harmonica players. $10 off first class with coupon: Midde10010
Steven Middendorp
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(358)
Rising Star
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What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
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Homework
1 hour per week. Students will be given some exercises, tricks, techniques and/or songs to practice between sessions. Homework is not required, but a small amount of practice between sessions can go a long way!

Class Experience

Beginner - Advanced Level
This is a private harmonica lesson for beginner students and intermediate players of the diatonic harmonica. The student does not need to have any experience with the diatonic harmonica to book this session. 

Please indicate the amount of experience or knowledge the student has with harmonica. Are there any particular songs or inspirations the child has for learning the harmonica? 

I am a harmonica teacher with more than 15 years of experience playing and performing with the instrument. I have a patient, easy-to-follow teaching style. I break harmonica instruction into three categories that I call:
- solo "jam" style
- group "jam" style
AND
- melody style

The melody style is to learn a specific song in which the singing words are replaced by the melody of the harmonica. Group jam style involves "jamming" while I provide backing rhythm with my guitar or ukulele. I will provide guidance with all of these styles or we can focus on a specific style of performing harmonica. 

Possible topics:
- single notes on the harmonica
- chords on the harmonica
- rhythm 
- techniques (chugging, bending, slides, and trills) 
- music theory basics (as it relates to harmonica)
- learn a particular song on the harmonica that matches the student's skill level or a song the student wants to learn
- how to "jam" with the harmonica while playing with other musicians 
- how to beatbox while playing harmonica

Get $10 off the first class with coupon code Midde10010. Enter the coupon code at checkout.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the basics and foundational techniques from the harmonica instructor. They will learn how to improvise and jam on the harmonica. They will also learn how to play recognizable melodies to impress their friends and family.
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Learning Needs
This is a private harmonica lesson that is adaptable to all learners, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism spectrum disorder. Send me a message ahead of class to let me know how I can best support your learner.
Supply List
A 10-hole diatonic harmonica in any key.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.8
358reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University
The harmonica instructor has been teaching for 9 years and performing with the harmonica for over 15 years. 

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30 min

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Ages: 3-18

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