San Jose, California 2009 Harmonica Masterclass Workshop
Participant Testimonials
(Thanks to Participant Mark for These Pictures)
 

“Invaluable for players at all skill levels; one of the best investments that anyone who wants to learn to play harmonica can make.” David Tauber 

“I wish I had done this class 10 years ago! I learned more in one weekend than I ever did on my own. Concert was fantastic!” John Tuohy

“The best way to mix with and learn from some of the top blues harp players in the country. A valuable experience.” Larry Bledsoe

“The Harmonica Masterclass Workshops are the best classes for any level of harmonica player to attend. They have the best instructors of any harmonica workshop available.”

“The Masterclass is a blues harmonica convergence. The best of the best. You cannot help but learn and grow.” Michael Cox

“As a repeat student I have found that every year has provided new insights. Each year I see (and my fans notice) an improvement in my tone and technique.” Doc Malone

“Powerful learning tools… informative on all levels… packed full of fun… great shows.” Nedra

“I have been playing harmonica for four years. This is the most organized and professional teaching harmonica venue I have attended.” David Logston

“Unbelievably great weekend. The only dilemma is trying to decide which part I enjoyed the most. The concert itself was worth the trip.” Tim Graves

“I was very pleased. The facilities were great, the instructors excellent, the professionals superb. I had studied, but never had a lesson. With the techniques I learned and the CDs and song sheets I got I have more than enough to work on until I come back next year for my second experience.” Samuel Graham

“You can spend five years floundering on the harmonica and forming some bad habits or spend three days at the Harmonica Masterclass Workshop and save yourself the headache and agony of trying to break those habits. If you want to play quicker and better there is only one choice. Besides great instructors, you will hear great players perform. It’s a deal no matter how you look at it.” Rich Shepler

“Last year I scored it a 10/10. This year I would have to double the rating!! All day sessions gave me a chance to reflect, absorb, practice and have a pro give me feedback. The Level 1 Chromatic class took me from fumbling with the chromatic to playing in the jam circle. Joe Filisko’s class on Sonny Terry was world class stuff… an insight and understanding of Sonny’s techniques and style. To have these explained, demonstrated and a chance to practice them under the ears of Joe Filisko, a true artists, was inspiring. One year of practicing and then I am back for next year for sure!!” Hank Stefaniak

“Although I am relatively new to playing harp, the instructors and other students were very supportive and helpful in improving my skills. It was a real experience to hear so many different styles of blues playing by such a wide range of talent, and I’m not just talking about the outstanding instructors and fabulous guest artists, but also the students who came to learn; on top of all that, the backup band supporting the open jam was second to none.” Brent Bloom

“My second workshop and I’m really glad that I came back. The workshop gave me the motivation to keep that harmonica in my mouth and keep playing.”  Tim  Hornbecker