Welcome to Harmonica Time!
Harmonica lessons that take you from beginner to advanced, step by step
Follow a proven practice roadmap and build real skills like bends, rhythm, tone, and improvisation, with guidance whenever you need it.
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Learn with Mitch!
Play blues, country, folk, jazz, and more
Hi, I’m Mitch. I’ve been teaching harmonica for over 30 years, and since 2012 Harmonica Time has helped players worldwide follow a clear progression from fundamentals to confident musical playing.
Get started free today with my diatonic harmonica course, by clicking these lessons.
Step #1
In this lesson we learn how to hold the harmonica, how to play single notes and a breathing exercise called "The Train".
Step #5
This lesson introduces the all important technique of draw bending.
Step #9
This lesson introduces the 2nd position blues scale. In addition we learn how to 'T' notes for extra definition.
Learn with Mitch!
Play blues, country, folk, jazz, and more
Hi, I’m Mitch. I’ve been teaching harmonica for over 30 years, and since 2012 Harmonica Time has helped players worldwide follow a clear progression from fundamentals to confident musical playing.
In this short video tour (below), I’ll show you exactly how the site works, where to find the step-by-step course, tabs, jam tracks, and downloads, and how to use everything to practice and improve.
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