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*All lessons highlighted blue are part of the "Blues Licks" series

Beginner Lessons



Guide To Becoming a Blues Harp Player

This PDF download is completely FREE!  Just click the Buy Now button and you will be able to download the item.  It is filled with tips to keep you on track in your learning process and help you become a top notch blues harp player. To download this free item, click below.


Harmonica Basics Video Lesson

Key of Harmonica: C
This lessons is designed for total beginners and others who might have missed some important concepts and techniques to help build a good foundation .  In the lesson I cover choosing a harmonica, harmonica maintenance, how to hold the instrument properly, playing single notes, proper breathing and more.  Video downloads are best viewed in Windows Media Player.  To purchase this item via PayPal or credit card for just $12.99, click below.


Beginner Blues Licks

Key of Harmonica: C
In this audio only lesson, we will explore some simple blues licks that do not require bending.  There are only 2 licks that use bends and I include those at the end of the lesson for a challenge.  The majority of the riffs are designed to help you learn the skeleton or patterns of nice riffs which you can later build on by adding bends within them.  Total beginners will benefit greatly from this lesson.  Included is the PDF file of tabs typed out.  To purchase this audio download lesson via PayPal or credit card for $11.99, click below.

* There are a handful of lessons that are located in the intermediate section that are also a good fit for beginner and advanced beginners who are looking for the next step after these 2 lessons.
The lessons recommended next are: Learn How To Bend, How to Play a Train Rhythm, Bite Size Video Lessons, Amazing Grace and Star Spangled Banner.  The last 2 items are melodies taught in the style of cross harp or 2nd position so knowledge of bending is required.*

Intermediate Lessons



Intermediate Video Lesson
Key of Harmonica: C

This lesson builds from the "Harmonica Basics Lesson" and covers concepts such as bending: both draw and blow bends with exercises designed to help you truly learn how to control bends and become a more accurate when using them in your playing.  It also covers the following topics: vibratos, tongue flutters, slaps and warbles, how to work with 1st, 2nd and 3rd position scales and how to play a melody in cross harmonica (2nd position) using bends throughout the melody "Amazing Grace".  This lesson is best viewed with Windows Media Player.  To purchase this video download lesson via PayPal or credit card for just $14.99, click below.


Playing Fast Licks new item
Key of Harmonica: C

In this audio only lesson, I teach 14 fast blues licks.  I break down each lick note for note calling them out and playing them individually for you.  I demonstrate the lick at full speed, played slowly and over a backing track as well so you can hear it in a musical context.  The riffs chosen for this lesson are ones that flow well when played fast.  Along the way, I provide tips and explain the nuances of each riff.  I also include a track of me playing all of the riffs in a solo. To purchase the audio only download lesson via PayPal or credit card for  $9.99, click below.


Intermediate Blues Licks

Key of Harmonica: A
In this audio only lesson, we will explore 15 great blues licks.  I break down each lick note for note and nuance by nuance so you can really get to the heart of what makes these licks sound great.  After breaking down the licks, I demo them over backing tracks so you can hear them to music.  I also include a couple of free backing tracks for you to practice along and jam. PDF file of tabs typed out included in this download as well.  To purchase this audio download lesson via PayPal or credit card for $11.99, click below:


3rd Position Blues Licks
Key of harmonica: C

In this audio download lesson, I cover 20 great 3rd position/minor blues licks. I begin the lesson discussing how and when to use 3rd position. Then, in addition to breaking down each lick note for note and discussing nuances, I also demo each lick over backing tracks so you can hear how they flow and sound over music.  Also included, are written tabs for the licks so you can follow along.  That is why this item and 1st Position licks is slightly higher in price than the average blues licks lesson. To purchase this item via PayPal or credit card for $11.99


1st Position Blues Licks
Key of Harmonica: A

In this audio download lesson, I cover 17 1st position blues licks breaking them down note for note, nuance for nuance.  I also demo them over backing tracks so you can hear how they lay out over music. Included in this download is a PDF file of the written tabs for all of the licks covered. That is why this download and 3rd position licks is slightly higher than other blues licks downloads. 1st Position blues on the 10 hole harmonica is so beautiful and most players are unsure of how to play this style, especially on the lower end of the harmonica.  This lesson will give you several great licks from the bottom up to the top of the harmonica.  To purchase this item via PayPal or credit card for just $11.99, click below.


Draw Licks
Key of Harmonica: C

In this audio only lesson I break down 15 licks that contain draw notes only (some notes unbent and some bent).  There are absolutely no blow notes in any of the licks.  The purpose and inspiration for creating this lessons was to help players break out of the rut of playing square and generic sounding blues riffs. The majority of the bluesiest sounding licks contain very few blow notes.  After going through this lesson a couple of times, you will discover just how nice sounding all draw licks sound.  It will also help you to discover new patterns by avoiding the common crutch of blowing for the sake of not knowing what to play. To purchase this item via PayPal or credit card for $9.99, click below.


4 Chord Licks
Key of Harmonica: C

In this lesson, I focus in on some distinct licks that work well specifically on the 4 chord.  You'll notice the use of more blow notes in the riffs as those notes compliment the 4 Chord of a 12 bar blues nicely.  I often here players tell me they're lost as to what they should play on the 4 chord, so I decided to make this lesson to give players some new ideas.  To purchase this item via PayPal or credit card for $9.99, click below.


5 Chord/Turnaround Licks
Key of Harmonica: C

In this audio only lesson, I break down and discuss the nuances of licks that fit nicely in the turnaround of a 12 bar blues progression.  I also talk candidly about my approach to playing turnarounds. Similarly to the 4 Chord lesson, I have had many students ask me what to play when they get to the turnaround.  Many times, players feel lost and begin to play the same licks over and over when they get to the 5 Chord or turnaround.  The jam tracks used in the lesson for demonstrating the licks comes from the Acoustic Jam Tracks Volume 1.  To purhcase this item for $9.99 via PayPal or credit card, click below.


Song Ending Blues Licks
Key of Harmonica: C

In this audio lesson, I break down licks which work well for ending common blues grooves (shuffles, swings, slow or rockin blues etc).  It can often be challenging to come up with new ideas of what to play as the band is bringing the song out.  As in all of my blues licks lessons, I break down the licks note for note and play them slowly for you to practice along.  I also play them to backing tracks so you can hear how the fit to various grooves at the end of the songs. To purchase this item via PayPal or credit card for $9.99, click below.


Learn how to bend
Key of Harmonica: C

If you do not want to order the full "Intermediate Video Lesson" which covers bending and many other topics, or you simply want further exercises and practice with bending on a 10 hole diatonic harmonica, then this audio lesson is for you. 
In the lesson, I offer detailed information on how to bend a note. I also go through several exercises to help you strengthen the muscles needed to bend and help you master your control over bending. To purchase this audio download lesson via PayPal or credit card for $9.99, click below.


Building Solos and Improvising
Key of harmonica: C

In this audio lesson, I cover specific concepts and formulas to developing your improvisational skills.  I also take each idea and demonstrate them over backing tracks so you can hear them in action.  So, if you struggle with what to play or how to approach soloing, this lesson will give you a push in the right direction. To purchase this audio lesson via PayPal or credit card for $9.99, click below.


Playing Fast
Key of harmonica: C

In this audio download lesson, there are 4 tracks discussing concepts and exercises for improving your speed on a 10 hole, diatonic harmonica.  The total lesson time is 25 minutes.  Ronnie discusses bending proficiency and tah method as a tool for speed.  He also goes into detail with examples of runs/exercises that will help you dramatically increase your speed as you play licks or melodies on the harmonica.  To purchase this audio lesson via PayPal or credit card for $8.99, click below:


Funky Blues Harmonica Video Lesson   
Key of harmonica: C

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In this download lesson you will find a video of Ronnie playing the audio from this exact video and pausing to call out the tabs step by step. Along the way, he describes in detail any important nuances of what he is doing in the solo.  This is a video/audio download and uses Windows Media Player to view the lesson.  To purchase this item via PayPal or credit card for $17.99, click below. Check out a preview of the actual lesson here as well.  Quality on actual download is better than the sample video:


Blues Harmonica Improv Video Lesson
Key of Harmonica: C

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This video download lesson breaks down the solo in the video posted above.  In the video lesson I pause the audio from this video in sections and call out the riffs note for note and discuss nuances happening along the way. There are no written tabs available with the lesson.  I recommend that you take notes as you go along writing down the tabs as I call them out.  Honestly, you'll learn more this way by writing them down and keeping a journal of new riffs.  To purchase this item via PayPal or credit card for $14.99, click below.


Bite Size Harmonica Lessons
Key of Harmonica: A and D

In this 3 part VIDEO download lesson, the following topics are covered: Amplified Blues Harmonica Technique, Mastering Nuances, and Putting it All Together.  Each video is between 20-30 minutes long.
The first video, Amplified Blues Harmonica, focuses on the ins and outs of technique and approaches to playing amplified harmonica with a bullet style mic.  The second video, Mastering Nuances, goes into various nuance oriented techniques (hand wahs, tongue flutters, slaps, backing up players on harmonica, timing, tonal based sounds).  The final video download, Putting It All Together, discusses how to put everything together when you solo. It covers establishing a groove, hearing music before playing it, approaching chord changes with no fear and using space. I also break down some cool riffs in this video.  You'll even get time with just the guitar playing to jam along with him as he plays rhythm guitar.  To purchase this lesson via PayPal or credit card for $14.99, click below.


Amplified Blues Harp
Key of Harmonica: A

This video lesson is part of the "Bite Sized" series of video lessons above.  For those of you who only want this one video lesson, you can buy it right here.  In this lesson, I discuss the ins and outs of amplified blues harmonica. I demonstrate hand techniques, talk about how to get that big sound and also discuss amp settings for harmonica. To purchase this item via PayPal or credit card for $5.99, click below.


Mastering Nuances
Key of Harmonica: A

This lesson is part of "Bite Size Harmonica Lessons" series listed above. So, if you would like to only purchase this lesson, you can do so here. In this lesson, I goes into various nuance oriented techniques (hand wahs, tongue flutters, slaps, backing up players on harmonica, timing, tonal based sounds). To purchase this item via PayPal or credit card for $5.99, click below:


Putting It All Together
Key of Harmonica: D

This lesson is part of the "Bite Size Harmonica" lessons, which is a 3 part video series. So, if you only want to purchase this item, you can do so here. In this lesson, I discuss how to put everything together when you solo. It covers establishing a groove, hearing music before playing it, approaching chord changes with no fear and using space. I also break down some cool riffs in this video.  You'll even get time with just the guitar playing to jam along with him as he plays rhythm guitar.  To purchase this lesson via PayPal or credit card for $5.99, click below.


Learn to Play a Train Rhythm
Key of harmonica: A

In this lesson, you will learn how to play a train rhythm.  One of the earliest and most exciting sounds that has ever been played on a 10 hole harmonica is "a train rhythm". The lesson provides you with some rhythm patterns to get your diaphragm in shape first.  Then the actual train rhythm is broken down step by step so you can slowly follow along and build up speed at your own pace.  To purchase this audio lesson for $3.99 via PayPal or credit card, click below:


Amazing Grace
Key of harmonica: A

In this audio lesson, you will learn how to play the melody Amazing Grace in cross harmonica or 2nd position as it is also commonly called.  This means that instead of learning to play the melody with just draw/blow note patterns (no bending), you will learn how to play it in a more bluesy style.  Having some background and experience with bending is important in order to learn how to play the melody in this style.  The advantage to playing a melody in cross harmonica style is that the use of bends gives it a much more emotional quality.  To purchase this audio lesson for $3.99 via PayPal or credit card, click below.


The Star Spangled Banner
Key of harmonica: C

In this audio lesson, you will learn how to play the melody "The Star Spangled Banner", the national anthem for the United States.  It is such a beautiful song and one that so many folks instantly recognize.  Learning these types of songs on the harmonica are fun because many of us have grown up listening to this melody over and over.  Some bending is required to play the melody but not very much. (a couple of bends).  To purchase this lesson for $3.99 via PayPal or credit card, click below.

Package Lessons



The Complete Package
Key of Harmonica: C and A

In this package download, you will receive every single lesson offered on this website (beginner and intermediate).    Jam Tracks are also included! (Acoustic Jam Tracks Vol 1&2 and the Ultimate Blues Jam Package).  This package saves you around 15% off of the individual lessons and jam tracks.  To purchase this package via PayPal or credit card for just $169, click below:


Complete Blues Licks Package
Key of Harmonicas: C and A

This download package includes every blues licks lesson available on the site: Beginner Blues Licks, Intermediate Blues Licks, Draw Licks, 4 Chord Licks, 5 Chord Licks, Song Ending Blues Licks, 3rd position Blues Licks, 1st Position Blues Licks and the all new Playing Fast Blues Licks.  Individually, these items cost $9.99 and up.  To purchase this package of 9 complete blues licks lessons  via PayPal or credit card for just $69.99, click below


Beginner Pakcage
Key of Harmonica: C

This package includes: The Harmonica Basics Video download, The Beginner Blues Licks lesson, and the Acoustic Jam Tracks Vol 1. To purchase this package via PayPal or credit card for $24.99, click below:


Intermediate Package
Key of Harmonica: C and A

This package includes: The Intermediate Blues Licks, Learn how to bend on a C harmonica, and The Acoustic Jam Tracks Vol. 2  These are all audio download lessons.  To purchase this package via PayPal or credit card for $19.99, click below.


Blues Licks 3 Pack
Key of Harmonica: C

This package includes: The 4 Chord Blues Licks, The 5 Chord Blues Licks, and The Draw Licks lessons. 
(If you would prefer to choose your own 3 blues licks lessons for this package pricing, email us at info@harmonica123.com and request the 3 blues licks lessons you'd like and we will send you a custom payment request. Do not purchase here for this option) To purchase this package via PayPal or credit card for $24.99, click below.


Combo Blues Improvisation Package
Key of Harmonicas: C and A

This package includes: The Beginner Blues Licks, Intermediate Blues Licks, and Building Solos and Improving audio downloads. To purchase this package via PayPal or credit card for $24.99, click below.


Package of 6 Kids Video Download Lessons from Airwave Instruction Booklet

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In this series of 6 short video lessons, I teach some songs contained in the Suzuki Airwave Booklet that I wrote for the Airwave Harmonica.  I also include an "Ear Training" lesson for kids.  If you'd like to purchase the Airwave and harmonica and book, you can search the internet for online retailers that sell this great harmonica and book.  Then, come back and download the video lessons of me teaching 6 short video lessons designed for kids.  To purchase this package via PayPal or credit card for $19.99, click below