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Tim G.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 12+

Teaching since 2008

Bachelor of Arts

Blues Harmonica Mastery: Beginner-Friendly Lessons from a Passionate Teacher

I teach only the harmonica. I am a pro and I am an expert at blues harp!

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Teaching Hours

Monday

6 AM-4 PM

Tuesday

6 AM-4 PM

Wednesday

6 AM-4 PM

Thursday

6 AM-4 PM

Friday

6 AM-4 PM

Saturday

6 AM-4 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$40

About Tim G.

4.8

(47)

Unlike other teachers that teach multiple instruments and add harmonica to their list, Tim's sole focus and expertise is the harmonica! Tim began playing harmonica at the age of thirteen. In addition to the guidance and nurturing he received from his musical family, Tim studied with harmonica greats Cary Bell and Jerry Portnoy. He also completed courses in music while earning his bachelor’s degree with honors from Kent State University in Ohio. In addition to harmonica, Tim is a fine singer, songwriter and guitarist. An expert blues player, he is also accomplished in the folk, rock and country genres. Before moving to Nashville in 2015, Tim was regarded as one of the finest harmonica players in New England.

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47 Reviews

Chris

Online

I am learning a lot from Tim, he's a great teacher and player and I have already improved my playing after just a few lessons and started developing some better habits on the harp!

Posted Mar 21, 2024

David

Online

On my lesson today, we discussed using a volume adapter for a voice microphone. It plugs into the microphone and then the XLR cable plugs into the adapter. This allow you to sing and then reduce the volume and hold the diatonic harp right against the microphone and use your hands to control the sound. You need to remember to turn the volume up after your solo, so some practice is needed. This works like a typical harp microphone and you don't need to change the volume on the PA. That knowledge was a game changer for me. Harp Man Dave

Posted Dec 22, 2023

David

Online

Tim Gartland has helped me to learn the chromatic harmonica and the major and blues scales over the past 6 months. This has been a real game changer for me since I have been focusing on just the diatonic harp. I would highly recommend taking lessons from Tim if you want to learn the harmonica and impress your friends and family. Harpman Dave

Posted Dec 11, 2023

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Experience

Author

Feb, 2011 - Present

The Talking Harmonica

Author of one of the best harmonica books in the world. "The Talking Harmonica".

Harmonica Instructor

Aug, 2009 - Present

Winchester Community Music School

Harmonica Instructor, Blues Ensemble coach

Harmonica Tutor

Jan, 2008 - Present

Taste Good Music

Taught hundreds of students how to play the harmonica! I am a master harmonica player and I only teach the harmonica.

Education

Music

Jan, 1979

Kent State University

Bachelor of Arts

Sep, 1979 - Dec, 1983

Kent State University

Certifications

Associate in Risk Management

Jun, 1992

Insurance Institute of America

Three semester program in all aspects of safety, loss prevention and risk management.

Awards

Master Harmonica Player

Jun, 2019

Living Blues Magazine

Affiliations

Nashville Songwriters Association International

Jan, 2012

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade association. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 active and pro members spans the United States and six other countries. NSAI is dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music.

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