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Joe is an excellent instructor in all venues. He has been teaching at a very high level, privately, for groups large and small, for chldren and adults, from week long workshops to 20-minute workshops, "never-ever-held-a-harp" and professionals, in parks, libraries, and on stages.
To enrich the learning experience of all in large workshop environments, Joe devised what became known as the
"Filisko Teach-In."
Joe reaches groups of all sizes and time allotments with
Customized Workshops and Historical Lectures.
Filisko harmonica Instruction materials will be available Fall 2010 for purchase online.
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Joe teaches at Old Town School of Folk Music in
Chicago, Illinois each Monday. Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln Avenue in
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone 773.728.6000
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Joe gives private harmonica lessons up until 6:30 pm and holds group classes from 12:30 - 1:50 pm, 6:30-7:50, and 8:00-9:30 that focus on the Chicago Blues harmonica tradition of that big toned, heavy tongue-blocked sound.
Harmonica class recitals twice yearly at Harlem Avenue Lounge in Berwyn, Illinois.
Fun for everyone! Dates will be posted on the Itinerary as they are scheduled.
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Below are some Festivals and Workshops
where Joe has participated:
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Harmonica Masterclass is a division of David Barrett's Harmonica Masterclass Company |
Joe's most in-depth workshops in the continental US have been presented in conjunction with the Harmonica Masterclass. Watch itinerary for upcoming dates.
Joe, who considers David Barrett to be the World's Best Harmonica teacher, works his hardest at this event just trying to keep up with him. Also, this is the best opportunity to study the country blues traditions with Joe. The classes he designs for the Masterclass are always his best. |
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This is the best opportunity to study with Joe outside the US. As an extra bonus, you will get the experience of seeing him in concert and also the the benefit of working with David Barrett, Steve Baker and Carlos Del Junco.
World known, for example. in 2006, 70+ participants from 15+ countries attended.
The great Steve Baker is the moving force behind this event, which is held in the most historically significant town in the known harmonica world - Harmonika Mecca! A visit to Trossingen is a must for every serious harp player! |
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Best opportunity to meet players from the corners of the world, see evening concerts, attend workshops, enter competition, participate in jam sessions, see the Hohner factory and Harmonica Museum. Harmonica heaven for the fanatics of the world. |
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Joe will occasionally hold seminars but is mostly known for the afternoon harmonica teach-ins and late night acoustic blues jams that he organizes. Tremendous opportunity to meet and hang with highly accomplished players.
Harmonica Conventions are held at various locations.
Mission Statement for the Filisko Teach-In for the SPAH Festival |
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This festival is held in the hills of beautiful West Virginia. Kind of an adult music summer camp with nice workshops and numerous opportunities for jamming and hanging out 'till the wee hours. There are usually at least three harmonica teachers, including the famous Phil Wiggins and Grant Dermody. Offering classes for Beg., Int., and Adv. |
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A major teaching festival in the UK that focuses on traditional blues and all of the instruments associated. Joe will return in 2010.
The success of this annual event is due to the labors of Michael Roach, who consistently hires the best blues teachers in the world and features brilliant concerts and an extraordinary lecture by world-reknown blues scholar Paul Oliver.
Joe will be one of three leading harmonica teachers with numerous opportunities to jam. Best opportunity to study with Joe in Northern Europe. |
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A great opportunity to study blues harmonica in Schorndorfer, Germany. This festival is about 5 days long, has other musicians attending and is similar to the Augusta Blues Week held in West Virginia. The harmonica part of this festival is the mainly the fruits of the labor of Masen Dabbag. |
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October 19 - 24, 2009 - another FANTASTIC event . . . .
Joe was extremely please to return for the 2009 Festival for teaching and performance. In 2009 he also performed there with Eric Noden. |
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Sponsored by the Grafton Blues Association in connection with the historical Paramount Records. One weekend in September with Concert and workshop stages. Joe teaches at this Festival regularly. |
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Jon Gindick has his own special brand of enthusiasm for teaching harmonica that may never be matched. Everyone that comes, ends up participating and having an unforgettable time. Jon hires a great variety of talented instructors. The best opportunity for overcoming shyness or stage fright. |
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Joe has participated in this West coast acoustic blues gathering. The Workshop lasts for about 5 days with world class players, workshops, jamming and concerts. |
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Blues festival with a heavy bias towards the harmonica. Held at Bill Monroe's Park and lasting about 2 days. Bands play almost continuously on at least 2 stages. Some workshops and plenty of opportunities to jam by the campfires. This is all brought to you by harp-nut John Hall. |
