One thing my teacher, Carlos delJunco does is tape parts of our lesson so I can go home and listen to the lesson again and hear myself doing the things he was teaching, so I can do them at home again.
He also strongly urged me to get hold of a keyboard to be able to play a note I'm trying to bend so that my ear takes me there.
I was able to bend after just one lesson with him, so these things really worked for me.
- -----Original Message----- From: ELDEREL~ol.com [mailto:ELDEREL~ol.com] Sent: Monday, May 17, 1999 5:31 PM To: harp~arply.com Cc: ELDEREL~ol.com Subject: ==Teaching Harmonica=
In a message dated 5/16/99 9:16:47 PM Central Daylight Time, ELDERELAV writes:
<< ===Music is a language.....you can memorize a whole dictionary of a new language and afterwards not say anything that makes sense....but it is your creative 'choice' of words that makes and conveys a message....learn to
speak harmonica.....then say something.== ........In search of intelligent and useful answers: What are the best teaching aids for the harmonica teacher? I have been teaching it for about a year and have spent alot of money trying different books, tapes, and methods. The majority of my students happen to be diatonic/blues begginers and some that are just getting into the instrument...and a few advanced. I have tried to find the most comprehensive
approach, but I'm not really satisfied with what I have put together. The reason I'm writing this is to ask any of you great guys, what has worked the
best in your opinion and experience. I have talked with some close friends on the subject and I am still keeping my eyes peeled and am now looking to harp-L for the most popular and accepted up-to-date curriculum for each level of a student. I want to be on the cutting edge and provide the best professional education that is possible. Thanks......Peter ...Logansport La.......Elderel~ol.com >>
