Andrew
Nothing against doing that. In fact, a good slow to medium tempo walking speed can help you to keep a good groove going. If you are worried about others being bothered, then look for more isolated places to go walking: forests, or country paths, etc.
Have fun and keep on walking!
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@RuiPL welcome to the forum my friend! There are no dumb questions so ask away. I’ve tried to order my free content here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXkDrumJcCw0PdsYe4xFSF9c9-v2v7969
@alevine98 welcome to the forum! So glad you’re enjoying the course! I just got back from a 45 minute harmonica walk!!
Rock on & Walk on! 
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Hi Theo Gibb, I’m interested in hearing more about these spare parts. I’m curious which reeds they might be. Thanks. I can be reached at Contact Us — Boaz Kim
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Hi everyone, I began playing some blues harmonica in around 1997, and have played occasionally since then. I moved to East TN three years ago and have begun jamming with some local grass players that want me to play along with them. Which is great, but a different style for sure, think Charlie McCoy with a mix of Irish melodies. I picked up a Major Cross Harp and have begun to learn a little different layout on the low end. Very helpful for melodies. Thanks everyone.
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Hi, my name is Rick. I am 71 years old and a lifetime bass player. I have developed arthritis in both of my hands as well as cubital tunnel syndrome in my left hand which means that I can no longer play bass. I wanted to stay active in the music scene so started playing harmonica about 7 years ago. I found a few sites online that gave free instruction but they were very fragmented and almost useless in my opinion. I gave up the hope of playing for a few years. The last band that I played in contacted me about 2 weeks ago to see if I would be interested in a reunion gig. When I told them that I could no longer play bass but would be interested in sitting in on a couple of songs playing harmonica, they were thrilled. I started another search and stumbled upon this site and so far I am very happy. I am starting Module 3 in just about a weeks time. Thank you for your concise instruction.
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Welcome Rick! This is a nice group of people and I’m glad you found us.
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Hi Rich. Welcome. Glad you like Lukes course. I got heaps out of it.
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@HarpinInTheHoller welcome to the forum! Fantastic! Congrats on the harp purchase. By “Major Cross Harp” you’re talking about -5 tuned up a half-step (often called “Country Tuned.”)? Looking forward to hanging with ya. I love bluegrass.
@richard_deschenes This just thrill me to no end. Repetitive stress syndrome in my left hand preventing me from playing guitar for years is what drove me deeper into harp. So honored to be part of your journey. Let us know any questions you have on particular songs for the jamming with the band!
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I’m Tom from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I’ve been working at the harp here and there for several years but recently became more deliberate about it. I’m hoping to get good enough to make contributions to our church music.
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Greetings. My name is Roger B. I’m brand new to the harmonica. I’m trying to learn to play via harmonica.com. Sooner than later, I’ll look to take lessons. I’m excited. I don’t think I’m sounding too good, but I will. Appreciate this forum.
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@PreacherTom ooooh I love the upper peninsula. So beautiful. So happy to have you aboard. Let us know how we can help!
@Rbowles welcome Roger! I’m excited for you. Yes, You got this! 
Rock on!
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Hello !
I’m Maurizio from Italy.
I’m just an “old” beginner !
I have a Hohner C Skipper harmonica that it’s the only I found in a shop near home, I hope it is good enough to start playing…
I appreciate the teaching method you use in your lessons and I thinking to start B to B course.
Ciao
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My name is steve Sachs I’m from New Jersey and My question is I’ve been playing harmonica for a little while now and I want to get a lot better at it. But whenever I buy a new harmonica I’m not sure how to break it in right? What is the best way to do that?
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Wonderful to have you aboard @Maurizio! My daughter is in Florence right now, just finishing up a study-abroad program. She has LOVED her time in Italy! Rock on!
@Steven_1955_sachs - Welcome to the forum! I’ve talked to several techs on this subject and have concluded that you don’t really need to “break in” a harmonica.
Shane here from Senoia, GA. Still relatively new to the harmonica. I did open my church band to “Amazing Grace” on my Marine Band C a few weeks. I was pretty stoked about it. I’ve just purchased an ECHO Harp 2X32 and got it in yesterday. This thing is so freakin awesome! However, right now I’m only playing by ear. I can’t find a key chart anywhere. I’m also looking to play the chorus of Good Good Father in C this coming Sunday. So, any help and guidance would be much appreciated! 
Oh! And thanks for letting me be a part. This is part of my journey through healing. Music, and the arts, can do that. I’ve been orphaned, sexually abused, a Marine Combat Veteran (PTSD, Suicidal/homicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety), just to name a few. The harmonica was the first musical instrument I picked up. That was about 5 years ago now. Since that time, I now sing in a church band, play harmonica, guitar, piano (for a short stint), kahone, Music has given me a purpose and a challenge outside of the daily grind. I apologize for being so long. Just felt the need to share what the harmonica has done for me.
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Hi Luke-
I’m John from Tampa, 71, newly retired and have been doing your B2B course since October. I hit a little lull in bending but pushed through it with moderate success, then kinda jumped over tongue blocking and am now starting module 7. The course has been fantastic, and you are an incredible teacher! I’m loving it and am planning on going back and doing a lot of B2B over again to learn even more from your lessons. I would like to get to the point where I can improvise to different tunes, and my son who is in a band and occasionally gigs n the area wants me to be able to play with him. I’m a huge Springsteen fan so we have decided that my goal will be to play with him on Atlantic City. anyway… do you have any suggestions on how to learn improving on the harp?
Thanks!
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All, welcome to the forum. Looks like we have a huge influx of people from all over the world. I really love that. Usually I am in Chicago Illinois, but right now I am in China visiting family. Harmonica is really a global community!
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@MShane - welcome to the forum my friend! You guys are playing Good Good Father in the key of C and you have a C harp? If so, in the instrumental sections, you could just double the guitar playing hole 5 (for six counts) and -5 and 6 (for three counts each) I think that’d be nice. (If you’re playing it in the key of G, it’d be -3 4 -4.) So grateful that the harmonica has become part of your musical and spiritual journey, and that you’ve joined us here. Rock on!
@flwind2001 - Right on John! Thanks for sharing all this. What great news, all of it. So you’re asking for suggestions on improvising, right? Can you start a new thread on the subject, and specify the style you’re referring to? Springsteen / Dylan / Young kinda stufff?
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Hello!
My dad played harmonica when we were young. Now, at 66, after toying around and watching lots of training videos, (Luke’s are the ones that finally convinced me to kick the door down and get on with it, lol), I picked up a 3-piece Fender Blues Deluxe set with A, C, and G harmonicas.
Just signed up for Luke’s lessons and eager to get this gig underway lol.
Wish me luck!
Gary
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