At a glance

The course is divided into four levels. "Beginners" is for complete beginners, with lessons advancing step by step. The following levels, Intermediate, Advanced and Challenging are for more experienced players. Whatever your level, you will find a starting point.

You progress at your own pace. The time to complete each Harmonica Academy level will vary from person to person, some taking more others less. The important thing is that you will improve.

If you complete the Harmonica Academy program, you will become a very fine player.

Harmonica Academy is described below. There are 80 lessons, divided into two streams, tunes and blues. Each level has 20 lessons. There are also 30 lessons for the tremolo harmonica, making 110 lessons in all

If you just want to play blues, then complete all of the Beginner Level lessons, then take the blues lessons in the following Levels. However I recommend all the lessons. The tunes lessons open a new world of music and playing opportunities.

Beginner Level

This is the starting point for complete beginners. I assume that you have never played harmonica before, and that you have no previous experience with other instruments. Begin with the 10 tunes lessons, then move to the blues ones. At the end of this level you will be able to play some tunes, as well as simple but effective blues improvisations.

Intermediate Level

This level finishes the introduction to blues techniques and shows how to play more complex tunes. After this you will be ready for blues performance and the traditional tune repertoire.

Advanced Level

This level covers advanced blues techniques, used by professional players. You will also learn a traditional tune repertoire. At the end of this level, you will be able to perform comfortably in professional blues and traditional music settings.

Challenging Level

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