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“My hour lessons with David Barrett are top notch. I can’t
imagine a better harmonica teacher anywhere. The material is so clear and
useful, especially for the advanced and intermediate student. No one has
the material to the extent Dave has. I mean, he wrote the books,
literally.” Jon Harl
“It is easy to waste passion and aptitude for music by struggling with
cryptic learning material or lessons that are unfocused or untailored to
the student. My lessons at School of the Blues [with David Barrett] have
changed my efforts to the highest possible efficiency, and improvements
have exceeded my hopes.” James Baker (Advanced/Professional)
“I have played harmonica for 35 years and was a reasonably competent
player before I took lessons from David Barrett. For a deceptively simple
instrument, Dave has revealed intricacies of technique that I never knew
existed, and in a short year has elevated my playing to new levels. He
does it all with modesty and good humor, qualities not always associated
with a great harp player!” George E. Bisharat (Professional)
“I originally started with David so I could learn a few acoustic blues
numbers to play for friends at backyard barbeques. Since then a new world
of harmonica playing has been opened up to me. What I once thought of as
a cool, but limited instrument is now the means to the ultimate in musical
expression. With Dave coaching you, the learning will never stop.” Gary
Hayes (Advanced/Professional)
“The lessons
are optimally focused and tailored for maximum benefit on practically
every occasion. Little time is wasted on areas of marginal benefit;
conversely, the lessons tend to deal with the most important areas in need
of improvement. In summary, the lessons are highly relevant. David has a
clarity of expression characteristically absent from music teachers I have
had.” James Baker (Advanced/Professional)
"As with most disciplines,
skilled practitioners aren't too hard to find. On the other hand, finding
a great musician who is also a gifted teacher is a rare gift. David
Barrett is an outstanding teacher. He "hears" amazingly fast - he knows
exactly what is going on inside my mouth, even when I don't. He is able to
describe corrective actions or new techniques in multiple ways, finding a
way so that I will "get it". He is willing to adapt to my pace and style
of learning. But he also provides the discipline and motivation I need to
push myself, and to focus on a small number of challenges at one time. He
constantly pushes me just a little ahead of where I'm comfortable, and I
have improved significantly in a very short period of time. I look forward
to each lesson." Greg Heumann
- References welcome greg@heumann.com
"I was stuck in one of those ruts where I was playing
the same old licks. In just a few lessons David Barrett not only took me to the next
level but gave me the ability, confidence, and understanding to take myself to even
greater levels beyond my expectations. David Barrett put me on the right track and offered
the feedback necessary to point me in the right direction. His teaching style makes it
easy for anyone to understand the instrument and improve, regardless of what level they
are currently at!"
Mark Fenichel - References welcome BLUESPLYR4@aol.com
"My approach to the instrument, tone and overall quality
of playing, acoustically and amplified, have improved vastly with Dave Barrett's teaching
and Harmonica Masterclass workshops. In my opinion teachers don't get much better than
Dave."
Jeff Rosendale - References welcome SierraRosendale@compuserve.com
"Thanks again for working me in for a lesson on July 26 when we
were in Cal. I have now begun the long process of working on the ton of stuff you crammed
in that two hours. I bet you saved me about 10 years or so. You have a real
talent for communicating your vast knowledge."
Bill Clifton,
Midland, TX - References welcome clifton@lx.net
"After struggling on my own with mail-order material, I was fortunate to
find David Barrett in Morgan Hill. I appreciated his ability to teach the
techniques required to play the blues in a systematic fashion that
balanced a formal music background with the improvised style of the blues.
I made very rapid progress with David and recommend him without
reservation to anyone seeking to improve their tone and technical
repertoire. His books are the best at incorporating music theory and blues
and are for those seeking a rigorous approach to learning the harmonica as
an instrument."
Dr. Steven Scates - References welcome scates@garlic.com
"I use my journey into learning the harmonica as a metaphor
for the learning process. I think it is good for my kids to watch
me
work at something, struggle, and then master it. I think that it helps
my
teaching of residents and medical students, reminding me what it is like
to
learn something that does not seem all that hard after you have mastered
it.
I know about good teaching and bad. You are a superb teacher. I, the
student,
am better for having spent time with you."
Robert Byrd, MD, MPH
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