Jerry Portnoy

"Mr. Portnoy crests like an alto saxophone." -New York Times

"Widely recognized as the greatest blues harpist of his generation." -Toronto Star

"The finest blues harmonica player in the business." -Knoxville Journal

"The number one blues harp anywhere." -Rocking Chair Magazine

"A subtle and superb harpist." -Lexington, Kentucky Leader

"The smoothest, sweetest player I ever heard." -Kingston Ontario Whig-Standard

"Exciting, soulful riffs that make your hair stand on end." -Houston Chronicle

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"Mr. Portnoy crests like an alto saxophone." -New York Times

"Widely recognized as the greatest blues harpist of his generation." -Toronto Star

"The finest blues harmonica player in the business." -Knoxville Journal

"The number one blues harp anywhere." -Rocking Chair Magazine

"A subtle and superb harpist." -Lexington, Kentucky Leader

"The smoothest, sweetest player I ever heard." -Kingston Ontario Whig-Standard

"Exciting, soulful riffs that make your hair stand on end." -Houston Chronicle

"Portnoy is amazing both as a soloist as well as an accompanist." -Cadence Magazine

"Sounded like a whole brass section of an orchestra." -Spokane Spokesman-Review

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Primary Instrument

Harmonica

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

he most thorough, detailed and comprehensive instructional method ever done for the blues harmonica, yet the easiest to follow and understand. Contains 3 hours of personal instruction with more than 300 playing examples at slow and regular speed, along with the coaching and explanations. Included are: Chord rhythm, tongue blocking, syncopating chords, octaves, back rhythm, lip pursing, lip blocking, 12 bar structure, bending notes, transitions, 2 draw vs. 3 blow, vibrato, warbles, flutters, growls, barks, kiss pops, rips and glisses, double and triple tonguing, tongue switching, special chords, shaping notes, use of the hands, breathing, diaphragm attack, positions and finally, mics, amps and playing with a band

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Primary Instrument

Harmonica

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

he most thorough, detailed and comprehensive instructional method ever done for the blues harmonica, yet the easiest to follow and understand. Contains 3 hours of personal instruction with more than 300 playing examples at slow and regular speed, along with the coaching and explanations. Included are: Chord rhythm, tongue blocking, syncopating chords, octaves, back rhythm, lip pursing, lip blocking, 12 bar structure, bending notes, transitions, 2 draw vs. 3 blow, vibrato, warbles, flutters, growls, barks, kiss pops, rips and glisses, double and triple tonguing, tongue switching, special chords, shaping notes, use of the hands, breathing, diaphragm attack, positions and finally, mics, amps and playing with a band. At the end of the course are nine guitar tracks to play along with featuring Duke Robillard. Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced player looking to sharpen your skills, this course has everything you need -- from establishing solid fundamentals to the most sophisticated techniques of tone, phrasing and sound production. Nothing like this has ever been done before! To order online click here or call 1-877-MR BLUES (672-5837) or send check or money order for $66.00 ($81.00 for international orders) to:

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