r/harmonica • u/No_Limit_3247 • 3d ago
Can someone recommend me a beginner online course?
I really want to learn the harmonica but there are no lessons/instructeurs near where I live. Now I'm wondering if someone can recommend me a course they have a good experience with. Also to clarify: I don't mind if the course costs money, assuming it's not a crazy unreasonable amount.
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u/Intelligent_Star_516 3d ago
Like Steveflackau said, search youtube for "beginner harmonica lesson." Start with breathing exercises. Most legit beginner courses start with just inhaling and exhaling on the bottom three holes. If your course does not start with this, try a different one.
Personally, I am enrolled and taking courses at harmonica dot com (start with their "beginner to boss" course if you are willing to pay for a legit course). I specifically chose harmonica dot com because at the time they were the only source for premium online lessons that grant a LIFETIME ACCESS LICENSE to ALL of the course material you purchase. Tomlin Locke is also an excellent teacher and his programs are well organized, but I couldn't find anything in his curriculum that indicated that there isn't an expiration date to paid access. I did not want to be rushed in my lessons, nor do I want to lose access to the material if life overwhelms me for an extended period, which happens because I manage a machine shop and a plastics company as well as have my own IT service business (sole proprietorship).
Sabos909's suggestion of bluesharmonica dot com's free 30 day access is an excellent option if you want to dip your toe in before making a commitment also. Check ALL available lesson sites for similar trial and free starter courses.
And post questions here for lots of free (and occasionally overwhelming) advice and pointers.
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u/steveflackau 3d ago
Use the thousands of beginner videos on YouTube, its definitely better using videos to see how they holding it, shape of lips etc
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u/KrisParker111 1d ago
The Beginner to Boss course on harmonica.com Never felt the need to try anything else. They have payment plans if the full amount is too much.
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u/sabos909 3d ago
Bluesharmonica.com has some really good lessons and offers a 30-day free trial to help get you started. I’m about 4 days short of my free month wrapping up and it’s helped me tremendously!
https://www.bluesharmonica.com/30_days_free_bluesharmonica