Hello toogdog, Val from Florida. Glad you figured out that pie-anna, is my way of saying piano. I just do that to mess with people’s heads. You’re right, when you say that you either have the soul of music or you don’t. Actually, I started learning harmonica with Luke’s free lessons months ago, before I decided to buy his course. I was able to play lowrider by war, and amazing grace along with Luke online. I didn’t sound like an expert, but actually sounded decent, that’s why I finally decided to take the course. Enjoy the rest of your day, and thank you for your response to my intro, Val.
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Hello Luke and fellow Harmonica students. I’m Ricardo Valentin, Val for short. I’m 64 years young, but don’t look it. Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y. presently residing in the Florida Keys. My father was a musician, he played the stand-up acoustic bass, and the pie-anna. As such, I believe I’m musically inclined. Brought Luke’s course a few weeks ago, after researching other instructors. I brought the Fender Blues Deluxe, for starters, and plan on buying one of the other two recommended soon. I like the sounds of the Harmonica, and it’s portability. Enjoying the lessons so far. Thank you Luke, Val.
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Hello there,
I’m from Milwaukee, I enjoy playing harmonica, and also creating some harmonica mods. I made a version of Brendan Powers’ slipslider for the Seydel 1847, and I also made a version of Jim Antaki’s turboslide where you can change the pitch of the draw reeds on the fly as well.
Other than that I like to play rock harmonica, (I like to transpose guitar parts from Joe Satriani, Angus Young, and some Slash stuff as well) and I have dipped my toes into some jazz standards as well.
You may have seen me at SPAH the last couple of years, probably more nerding out over pedals and tech than playing; though I try to play and practice whenever I get the chance.
An accomplished harmonica player recommended this forum stating the quality of conversation here, so I’m happy to join in.
-Dominick
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Hello,
I am Cody from North East Kansas. I am really enjoying the B2B course and am finding it really easy to follow. I had never taken lessons for any instrument and was a little intimidated to start, but that worry is gone. I haven’t been playing long but am enjoying it far more than I expected.
Thanks for the lessons Luke 
Cody
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Hello dominico, nice to meet you. You’re obviously more advanced in Harmonica then I am. I’ve only been practicing off and on for several months, before deciding to buy Luke’s course. As such, I’m a real newbie. Enjoy the rest of your day, Val.
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Hello! ‘Needed a harmonica forum. Beginner. The want to master piano on harmonica.
I was looking at saxophones. Brass instruments. Well, I’m not in knowledge of what a harmonica is able to actually express itself with in a boundary.
Extra change, I suppose.
In the Key of C. I’m waiting to get hold of this package of all keys.
Macabre? It’s all in the mood, rather than how I feel about any particular sojourn.
Out of a distance, from a high place.
I’m looking at venues, to project. High rise parking lots on the lower level where business, etc takes place.
The forum ask me to introduce myself.
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Jay - Great explanations of so much. I like how you’ve labeled your harps. The little stick on key identifier dots that are available to buy are hard to read on a dark stage.
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WB Lee Oscar…. Wanna Be….
My name is Mark Fogle. I’ve played off and on, mostly sitting in.
No formal training.
I’m very interested in adding a peddle processor as a DI junction to the PA.
My thought pattern is to do this instead of a direct DI for setting in.
Also interested in the best types of microphones for playing the blues.
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Hi I’m roberto.
I’m pretty new to harmonica, starting lessons this year after noodling around for decades.
Lurked around here for months, and glad to finally sign up 'cuz this site ROCKS!
See y’all around.
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Hi Roberto. Nice to hear from you. Do you play any other instruments?
Where are you from?
I’m in Australia.
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Ho WB.
If you put your questions in GEAR section I’m sure you’ll get heaps of suggestions.
Welcome to the forum
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I have and I read many of the posts. I have a bullitini and a line 6 Pod Express Guitar effects pedal coming. I will report on my experience!
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@valricardo383 welcome the the forum brother! Glad to have ya here!
@GonePhishing15 JIMI!!! Sorry for the delayed responses. What an amazing note, and I appreciate everything about your journey, which I can relate to on many levels, and I also really appreciate your kind words! So glad you have found the harmonica, and honored to be part of your journey with it. Welcome to the forum! 
Wow that is so sick! I’ve never played Sweet Virginia live, but that’s so awesome that it really resonated with folks. I can imagine it would!!
@dominico thanks so much for joining the forum. Was so great meeting you and jamming with you at SPAH! I had a slip slider, but I BP graciously allowed me to end up sending it back to him. The Game Changer is my favorite hybridized way to get the “missing notes” on the harmonica. I so appreciate having you here! Welcome.
@codykealy That’s music to my ears bro. You got this! 
@George_toomes ah you’re waxing poetic I see! 
Glad to have you here. Welcome!
@WB_Lee_Oscar welcome to the forum. Well, my vote is for the Lone Wolf Blues Co. Harp Blaster pedal and Jason Ricci microphone.
@Roberto so glad you’ve joined us my man. welcome to the forum! 
Oooh you’ve got some killer gear. Especially play with the octave, auto-wah, delay, and reverb FX!!
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The Bulletini is awesome, found a sweet spot with my Marshall, had that Mississippi Saxophone smoking’! The Line 6 box isn’t here yet.
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Well the line6 box is going back. They lost me at downloading and programming. I’m going to try the Lone Wolf you mentioned. Way too busy.
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Hi. I’ve just signed up to the Beginners Course. I’m finding the forum a bit tricky as I just want to introduce myself - not esp reply to any one person.
I’m age 70!! And member of a ukulele band - we do gigs and have a U-tube channel etc. I sometimes play the kazoo with them just for fun but would sooo love to be able to play the harmonica instead. I’ve ordered my harmonica - it should arrive tomorrow. I’m sooo excited! Have wanted to play the mouthorgan ALL my life! My main dread is learning scales. I did my Grade 1 and 2 piano but have never really understood scales.
Would be great to hear from any of you.
Nickie Willcicks
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@nmw2454 Welcome to the forum Nickie (sounds Roman 
), What harmonica have you ordered? One thing about this forum that stand out is that anything you want to know just ask, someone will almost certainly have the answer. How do we find the ukulele band on youtube? Jay1
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Hi Jay. Nice to get such a quick response! Just search for South Bristol Ukulele and FaceBook South Bristol Ukes
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I bought an East Top Diatonic Blues Harp in C. Whatever that is! It’s one that Luke recommended
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Do I have to go to my emails to find this forum? Or should I be downloading a Discourse app onto my phone?
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