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Latest Harmonica Articles – 19 Mar 2026
First Harmonica Lick for Beginners https://www.tomlinharmonicalessons.com/?p=22427 Hello, Tomlin from Tomlin Harmonica School here. Today, I’m going to show you how to play your first harmonica lick for beginners on a C harmonica. Then we’ll play it as a full solo over a 12-bar blues backing track. Don’t worry if you’re brand new—this lick is simple…
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Latest Harmonica Articles – 18 Feb 2026
Should I Learn Harmonica? Here’s My Honest Take After 20 Years of Playing https://www.tomlinharmonicalessons.com/?p=22417 If you’re sitting there wondering should I learn harmonica?—you’re not alone. A lot of people feel drawn to it. Maybe you love the sound of the blues. Maybe you like how small and portable it is. Or maybe you’re just looking…
Why aren’t we surrounded by Blues harmonica players??
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video I’ll be talking about the reason that most people never learn how to play Blues harmonica despite it being the biggest selling instrument on the planet. Click here to get your Free Blues Harmonica Toolkit. Thank you The post Why aren’t we surrounded by Blues harmonica players?? appeared…
The 3 Most Common Mistakes Students Make on Harmonica
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In the fifth episode of this series for Beginner Harmonica players, I’ll be telling you the 3 mistakes I see everyone making when they start learning harmonica. Avoid these mistakes and improve faster!! Click here to get a 14-Day FREE Trial at Tomlin Harmonica School. Thank you The post The 3…
Lip Pursing vs Tongue Blocking (understanding your options)
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons There is a lot of arguing online about whether you should lip purse or tongue block. As a beginner harmonica player I think it is really important that you understand the difference between the two and why you might want to learn both. Click here to enrol in a FREE 4…
Are You Too Old To learn the Harmonica?
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In the third episode of the series for Beginner Harmonica players, I’ll be answering the question “are you too old to learn harmonica?”. I’ll also be sharing some tips from some of my older students. Click here to enrol in a FREE 4 Week Blues Harmonica Foundation eCourse Thank you The…
SIX Reasons Why everyone SHOULD learn Blues harmonica
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons A lot of people think that they don’t like the Blues or that they just want to play a few simple tunes on the harmonica BUT I think that everyone should learn Blues Harmonica and this video will show you exactly why. Click here to enrol in a FREE 4 Week…
Things You Should Know Before You Learn Harmonica
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video I’m going to talk about the first episode of a short podcast series for Beginner Harmonica players. Today I’ll be telling you the things you should know before you start learning harmonica. Which harmonica should you start with? A 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C major. I…
The Number ONE Thing Holding you back on harmonica
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video I am going to talk about the number ONE thing holding you back on harmonica – ambition! It is a great thing but it might be the one thing holding you back from actually improving on the harmonica. Watch this video to see how you can start making…
Problem with the 2 draw?
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video I’m going to talk about the most common issue for beginner harmonica players – a “broken” 2 hole draw. All the other notes seem to work fine but that note either sounds strained or doesn’t sound at all. Watch this lesson to find out how to fix your…
Hohner vs Lee Oskar
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video I’m going to compare the Lee Oskar and Hohner Special 20 harmonicas and explain why the Special 20 works better for the Blues. Students ask me all the time what I think of Lee Oskar harmonicas and to be honest I am not a fan. But, the reason…
Is the Hohner Special 20 Still worth it in 2024?
Tomlin Harmonica Lessons In this video I’m going to show you if Hohner Special 20 is still the best harmonica for beginners. I’ve been recommending the Hohner Special 20 for Beginner harmonica players for years and years now BUT it’s starting to get quite expensive and the competition is stiff for great beginner instruments. Let’s…
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- Latest Harmonica Articles – 19 Mar 2026
- Latest Harmonica Articles – 18 Feb 2026
- Why aren’t we surrounded by Blues harmonica players??
- The 3 Most Common Mistakes Students Make on Harmonica
- Lip Pursing vs Tongue Blocking (understanding your options)
- Are You Too Old To learn the Harmonica?
- SIX Reasons Why everyone SHOULD learn Blues harmonica
- Things You Should Know Before You Learn Harmonica
- The Number ONE Thing Holding you back on harmonica
- Problem with the 2 draw?
- Hohner vs Lee Oskar
- Is the Hohner Special 20 Still worth it in 2024?
- 3 Most Common Misconceptions about Harmonica
- Stop Making These 3 Mistakes Now!!
- 3 Essential Beginner Blues Harmonica Licks
- Learn this KILLER Gussow Lick!
- The world’s most expensive harmonica…
- I’ve been trying to find a gentle way to say this…
- Soulful Minor Blues Harmonica Backing Track Jam in G minor
- The BEST reasons NOT to learn music theory (and why they are wrong)
- Why you don’t sound like a pro harmonica player (yet)
- The Coolest Harmonica Gadget Ever?
- Feeling Stuck???
- Top Tips For Older Learners
- Should You Buy An East Top Harmonica?
- 4 Reasons To Learn Harmonica
- Which Harmonica Should a Beginner Use – And Not Use
- 7 REALLY Easy Blues Harmonica Licks + Tabs
- Harmonica Teacher Reacts to Amanda Ventura – The Way
- Harmonica Riffs – Top 5 Harmonica Riffs – How To Play + Harp Tabs
- Harmonica Riffs – Top 5 Harmonica Riffs – How To Play + Harp Tabs
- Slow Blues – Harmonica Tutorial With Tabs
- Slow Blues – Harmonica Tutorial With Tabs
- What NOT To Do While Playing Harmonica
- What NOT To Do While Playing Harmonica
- Harmonica Teacher Reacts to Robin Williams (Yes That One!)
- Harmonica Teacher Reacts to Robin Williams (Yes That One!)
- Harmonica Teacher Reacts to Bob Dylan – Blowing In The Wind
- Harmonica Teacher Reacts to Bob Dylan – Blowing In The Wind
- Harmonica Teacher Reacts to Blues Traveler – Hook (John Popper)
- Harmonica Teacher Reacts to Blues Traveler – Hook (John Popper)
- Beginner Harmonica Lesson – Your First Harmonica Lesson
- Beginner Harmonica Lesson – Your First Harmonica Lesson
- Hohner Progressive Series Harmonicas – Which One Should I Buy?
- Learning To Sing For Harmonica Players! First Steps For Beginners with Beth Roars
- Learning To Sing For Harmonica Players! First Steps For Beginners with Beth Roars
- What is the Best Blues Harmonica?
- Harmonica teacher reacts to Rolling Stones – Hate To See You Go (Mick Jagger)
- What is the Best Brand of Harmonica?
- Slapping The Blues – Harmonica Tutorial + Tabs + Backing Track
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