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Beginning Harmonica - Lesson Pack 1

Blues Harmonica Legend - Cheryl Arena, introduces viewers to the wonderful sound of one of the most soulful musical instruments around.


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LESSON SERIES: Beginning Harmonica - Lesson Pack 1

Harmonica Online Music Lessons with Cheryl Arena.

Blues Harmonica Legend - Cheryl Arena, introduces viewers to the wonderful sound of one of the most soulful musical instruments around.

Viewers will learn basic techniques from how to maintain your harmonica though to breathing techniques and muscle memory.

Cheryl's 20+ years of self taught experience make this pack a must for budding harmonica players, and those who wish to re-learn the basics from a highly renowned expert offering her tips and insights.

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  Lesson 1 - Introduction
Lesson 1 - Introduction

Self taught harmonica player Cheryl Arena shares the benefit of her 20 years of experience.

Topics such as the best strategy for beginners, muscle memory, and the secrets of natural playing make this lesson a must for people interested in learning the blues harmonica.

  Skill Level: 1 Runtime: 9 mins  
  Lesson 2 - Beginning Techniques
Lesson 2 - Beginning Techniques

Cheryl offers advice on purchasing, and also discusses useful methods for maintaining and prolonging the life of your harmonica.

Viewers also learn the absolute critical basics and good habit forming practices such as proper holding, hand shapes, and breathing techniques.

  Skill Level: 1 Runtime: 10 mins  
  Lesson 3 - Lip Pursing
Lesson 3 - Lip Pursing

Cheryl takes the viewer through lip pursing, mouth shaping, articulation and more.

The critical skill of lip blocking and the diatonic scale are introduced as Cheryl demonstrates the benefits of good ways to practice and improve your harmonica skills through a series of exercises.

  Skill Level: 1 Runtime: 10 mins  
  Lesson 4 - When the Saints Go Marching In
Lesson 4 - When the Saints Go Marching In

Learn your first song!

Cheryl ties together all the skills she has taught you and takes you through learning the classic, "When the Saints Go Marching In" using lip blocking and lip pursing techniques.

  Skill Level: 1 Runtime: 7 mins  
 
   

BIOGRAPHY: Cheryl Arena

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Music Texas Style is proud to present Online Harmonica Lessons with the legendary - Cheryl Arena

Musical Background:

Cheryl Arena had a strong enthusiasm for music from an early age and played several instruments before focusing her complete attention on the harmonica since 1987.  By 1994, Cheryl hosted her own Blues nights at Wally’s Café, a prominent jazz club, and began to tour extensively across the East Coast, Memphis and Mississippi.

Among her great list of distinctions during her time as a musician, Cheryl has recorded a number of albums including such titles as “Time Keeps Rollin’”, “Juke Joint”, “Blues Got Me” and “Good Old Wagon”, which was recorded with Aaron Burton and released in April 2006.

She has had the opportunity throughout her career to work with a number of Blues greats including Junior Wells, Sam Myers, Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones, Buddy Miles and Smokin' Joe Kubek.

Teaching Experience:

Cheryl has taught students of all ages ranging from as young as 7 to as old as 65, both in private one-on-one lessons and in groups.  She currently teaches at Harmonica Jam Camps across the country as well as being an active member of the Ervay Baptist Church in Dallas; where she is able to spread her interest and fervour for music by playing in a band and teaching children from age 7-18.

Genres:

Cheryl’s primary focus has been Blues, but she also has experience in Gospel, Bluegrass and Jazz.



 
   

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