Learn to Play the Harmonica with Online Lessons

 

Affordable, friendly online harmonica lessons for beginners and advanced players. Since 2008 Harmonica Academy has taught thousands to play. These lessons really work.

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Harmonica Academy is a complete program

There are 110 lessons, beginning to advanced with more than 1000 backing tracks. Get a harmonica in C, find your level and start now.

SEE HOW IT WORKS

Start playing in five minutes 

Play great blues harp. Jam with others. Learn traditional melodies.

 

Harmonica lessons for all skill levels

From complete beginners to expert. Step by step program, designed by an professional educator.

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Play Blues Harp

Dedicated blues harmonica program. Start jamming from the first lesson.

Try a blues lesson

 

Tremolo Harmonica?

30 tremolo lessons. The only online guide for this wonderful instrument.

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LESSON OVERVIEW

You progress at your own pace

Harmonica Academy has 4 levels. Find your starting point and begin. You WILL improve.

LEVEL 1

Beginners

For new players. Start with the tunes lessons, then progress to the blues section. By the end, you'll play several tunes, simple blues solos and bend your first notes

LEVEL 2

Intermediate

We develop note bending techniques, essential for blues, and teach two famous traditional tunes. 

LEVEL 3

Advanced

Learn advanced blues techniques used by professional players, and a traditional tune repertoire, with carefully chosen exercises.

LEVEL 4

Challenging

We cover first and third position blues, and second and third position tunes. The exercises are difficult, and will challenge even the most experienced players.

ABOUT TONY

My mission is to make your musical journey a success

Play the blues with Tony

Tony started playing in the 1970's, and has performed at many international festivals. In 2017 the Seydel Harmonica Company released a model bearing his name. He has 40 years experience as a professional educator, and has a PhD in engineering. Here he plays blues, with his son on bass.

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FAQS

Answers to common questions

I'm 54, with no musical experience. How will I go?

At 54 it is absolutely feasible to start. There are many members around your age, they love it.

Are the lessons OK for a "C" blues harp?

A C Blues Harp will work just fine. In fact, most of the course can be done with just a single harmonica in the key of C.

Do you offer tremolo harmonica lessons as well?

Yes we do. There are two separate sets of lessons, one set for the tremolo harmonica, the other set for the 10 hole diatonic harmonica. You can see the tremolo harmonica lessons here 

Can I see the whole program?

You certainly can. Go to the "At a Glance" page to see how the lessons are laid out.

Do you offer free period?

Yes we do. After signing up, you have 7 days to see if you like it (most people do). If you don't, just hit the cancel button. No payment will be taken.

Can I look at some of the lessons?

Of course. Go to the "Free Harmonica Lessons" page and have a look around.