So you want to be a harmonica player? 2 

I want to be a blues Harmonica player. That's non negotiable, I lost all purpose in life and was going to take the easy way out till I started listening to the Blues and appreciating the groove and boogie. Now I feel life is worth living. If music can do that man I feel I can do anything

I can respect any man who tells it like it is....you are a great teacher....a really good player...but a great teacher

This video nearly made me cry...several times...because you described me again and again. Knowing there are people in this world who "get me" is why being a Blues Harmonica Player isn't a matter of want; it's an absolute necessity! As for your last question within it's medical framework, I can think of only one better way to die than collapsing on stage right after pouring my heart out onto it.

to late for me Adam i was born to do a lot of things one of them is to play blues harp and sing. Its 53 years since i started at 14 i did mostly not play much for about 20 years. Now i have been playing for hours everyday since oct 2018 this is just a new beginning for me i am starting up jam and building a band of young guys. I love to make music an entertain and i have a very good retirement don't care about the money

We NEED part three ASAP, Adam! Please?

Thank you Adam! You are my hero! In Serbia if you want to be blues harmonica player it can be only your hobby and you have to work if you want to support your family. Because of that I play my harmonica only in front of my computer in my room. My close friends didn't know that I play harmonica for a little bit and when someone of my friends, see my video on RU-vid they thought that this is only someone who looks like me. :-) And for the end, you and Jason Ricci are my only teachers but I am not such a good student. :-) I wish you good health and happiness in the future.

Speaking to our souls, brother. Thank you from my heart.

Funny that today you say "don't", "run away" from wanting to be a harmonica player, because you're precisely one of the main reasons why I'm now spending hours every day with that thing in my face ! Thanks for everything, hope you'll keep going a long - very long time sir. And please come to Paris !

Im actually doing my best to quit smoking while I learn, its a good way to keep my mouth occupied and relieve the crave, your work is amazing I really appreciate it! Greatings from Uruguay

I'm not looking to be a harmonica player I'm just getting a few to daily carry to play when the time calls for it. Just watching because I find the world of harmonics interesting.

Went to a Jon Gindick Jam Camp with my wife. We woke up one morning and she said "I can't believe I slept with the harmonica player!". I loved it! PS, you were the first RU-vid harmonica player I hooked up with. I hear you. Thanks

Listen up people, he's speaking the truth!

I'm not one inclined to comment, in fact this may be the first, anyway, this video, and the previous one you made with the same theme has me thinking....I think the bottom line is anything we do, if we really want to be good at it, takes serious work. There are more than one path that leads to the goal of being a "blues harmonica player", but they ALL require serous effort, and being honest with yourself. I never had a teacher, but I wore out some tapes, and harps. I think the biggest requirement needed is to have the feeling or grove inside you, which for me I think was partially genetic and came from A LOT of just listening to all kinds of blues. Then practicing to the point where I could express myself. But first I had to become fluent in the language of the blues. Hopefully, that makes sense. Being a performer came by just becoming friends with other musicians who asked me to play. A step I never would have taken unless I felt I had some ability to bring something to the table.

This is so cool. Zen and the art of Blues Harp. Nice one again. Cheers.

Change your name to Frank and sell life insurance. Am 66 years old, picked up a Harmonica in the key of C, couple of months ago and it feels as if I have found my best friend. There is so much great talent on RU-vid and so many willing teachers, it's incredible how well you have described the brotherhood or camaraderie, respect and admiration you feel for one another. I have watched your videos and your sarcasm only enhances and compliments your sound. Am very grateful for what you do; not everyone is meant to have monet though we are all meant to be rich. Your wealth is beyond belief. Yeah, keep playing, don't sell insurance

Thank you Adam; as always, thank you. 'Learn to hear the nature', that's what I did with a stream nearby my flat, in my town...

Fantastic reverse psychology, Adams Great, Love him and All! his videos and website. Keep on Harpin!

This so great!! Thank You Adam!!....I have to quote you on some of this....

I was hoping you'd say that Adam and that has given me the incentive to carry on so, thank you for this information.

Sending heartfelt thanks and hugs. Carry on in your fine way, Adam. I appreciate and grow from all your lessons. Been learning along my way, too, with my harps and goals harp in’ for over 50 years so far. Who knows, kind man?

I just have to say I am learning. I want what you have, even if it is just on a small scale. Just in the little town I live in, in Georgia. Why because I love music, never dreamed I could play a thing until I picked up the harmonica. I still have a ton to learn, but I am on my journey to be a harmonica player and it is fun. Thanks Adam

Damn. This never gets old.

A lot of this hit home. I went through most of this but only as a blues guitarist rather than harp player. I haven't had the heart attack yet but often feel like at 46 it may come but who knows? We love the music and live the life. Your videos are great. I try to learn harp but it's not my main instrument, although I love listening to the Chicago greats . 🎶🎵

I really love those Inside stories. WOW....Heart attack on stage! Glade you survived.

I come back to watch this video constantly. These two videos, On The Road, and Mr Satan's Apprentice are shaping the course of my life.

Strong message. Though I think that's a prospect for most musicians around here (Not from America) Maybe is true that the higher the stakes, the bigger the reward. Thank you for sharing this.

Wow! Word to the wise. Perhaps I’m fortunate that I’m old and worn out.

Thx for the video I have just always wanted to make music and be a part that community.

When I first watched this 2 years ago I didn't understand a lick of what you were saying. 2 years later I am seeing that most that are good at harp think in the way you do, even if they have a different outlook on things.

Sir ! That is sooo great thank you thank you! It is people like you who make the world a little just a little better ! If I would be 30 years younger or so I would try to be an english literature student at M-University 🤓🤓 Do you like "Ulysses" by J.Joyce? 🧐oh, not ? okay the blues brothers are better sure God bless your work. Greetings from franconia

Wow! this is one deep video.

Having said all this I also realize that I have also gleaned a lot of information off the internet, including many of your videos. I never would have known about overblows if I hadn't heard of it on the Internet. But I had to work for months to get more than a squeak out of the harp. I never would have known anything about making modifications to a harp to make it more playable, but I had to take the harps apart and figure it all out for myself, and make my own tools. Other things I discovered on my own out of necessity, like discovering how I could better compete with a heavily electric guitar driven band by using various pedals, including a cry baby wah wah. Bottom line, gotta be willing to put out the effort, as any other talent, and take some risks if you want to be a blues harmonica player.

sure Adam! there's been nights I wish that was face down and that tractor trench behind you, but it's all about the music always has been ain't nobody going to turn me round, my plan needs work continually always has life's like that if it means something to you, it must be maintained at any cost thanks for the great insight

There is no rationalizing the things we love, passion for music

i think this video is relevant to every musician

Thank you for that advice Adam, I have been in a beginner class for 26 weeks but, I still can't draw or blow bend so, I think I need a private tutor to teach me this technique.

Looks just like my land hear in southern Indiana. I'm learning for myself, others hearing me play is just collateral damage

NICE ADVICE. REGARDS.

Zen Spirit! Great!

I think the point you want to make is clear, but oh man, you are very funny! hahaha :). thanks!

I think what I would like to be would be just someone which I can get some nice and cool sounds out of my harp and have fun doing it .

Great. Just great. You wouldn't think being well adjusted and sane would be a deterent to being a blues harmonica player. I still want to be good harmonica player but I don't want stomach aches and hang overs from bourbon, crazy women beating on me, and heart attacks. Thanks Adam, now show me the nearest exit.

Yes sir

didnt expect that man... maybe i quit smoking now .. in that case .. thanks for this story ..

Hey love it but I just want to play to please me but I love the way it makes me feel in my soul and I want to make that sound to be able to pour it out

great Video)))))

Hello Adam, I'm sorry for pestering with another question but, I would like to know if anyone can learn to draw and blow bend on a diatonic harmonica or is it a skill that some people can learn and others can't?

I really enjoyed this video Adam but, when you said, 'find yourself a teacher' did you mean at class level or a private tutor?

Wow!, i started to play it as an anger management therapy. Only occured this as an idea (since you ve got to blow and suck air) and to know the musical instrument.

The real Shit ! Thanks

Me I just like do improvisation

"You'll know because the sounds just does somethin' to ya".... INDEED! Have you read Charlie Sawyer's experience with his first experience of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band"? (yeah, that's my logo too): www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~sawyer/bwf.html

Hi Gus, I love your presentation and attitude. I've been a bass player for as long as you've been a harp player so a lot of what you warn of I've been through, minus the ticker time bomb. I bought my first harp a little over a week ago, a Special 20 in A and my second arrived yesterday it's a Seydel Session Steel in C. I thought I'd try a couple of different brands to see which I prefer and I must admit the 20 is easier to bend and be expressive but the Session sounds and feels nicer. My question is did you come to the Marine Band through trial of brands or was it preference from the start and have you used the new Special 20 'Progressive'.

still funny :)

im only inprovicition in play what is in me head

Shouldn't the title of this be "So you want to be a Blues Harmonica Player for a living"?

God.

Actually no one wants. It is just who you are. There's no choice. Today's technology you can be anything.

The day I finally bent my 3 draw I was so excited I had to call my teacher. It was literally better than sex; well nearly.

I get the blues and feelings behind the instrument, but you don't need to have a fucked up life in order to be a great player. Indiana Sfair doesn't look like she's going to miserable bars and taverns to look for a teacher. Lol. Great vid nonetheless.

Do what you feel in youre heart is right and good and fun Today because tom. you may be Dead! $ OR NO $

It wasn't playing the harmonica playing that almost killed you, it was your absolutely ridiculous smoking habit. To be honest, I don't even know how you could play at all smoking like that. It was likely ONLY because you played the harmonica that you weren't dead sooner. By playing, you are exercising your lungs and heart, which will strengthen them, not deteriorate them. Your playing was doing nothing more than buying you time, and it likely saved your life.