New Memoir “Dancing With Muddy” Released this year – Order Now
Learn the blues harmonica from one of the masters.
Drawing on decades of experience performing and recording with blues legends Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton, Jerry Portnoy shares the techniques, rhythms, and musical insights behind authentic blues harmonica playing.
Designed for beginners and experienced players alike, Jerry Portnoy's Blues Harmonica MasterClass offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach to developing your sound, technique, and musical expression.
3 hours of instruction from Jerry Portnoy
300+ musical examples, demonstrated at slow and regular speeds
9 guitar accompaniment tracks featuring blues guitarist Duke Robillard
Step-by-step lessons covering foundational through advanced techniques
From chord rhythms and tongue blocking to bending, vibrato, phrasing, and tone production, Jerry explores the essential building blocks of traditional blues harmonica.
You'll also gain insight into microphone techniques, amplification, and playing with a band—skills developed through a lifetime on stage.
More than a collection of exercises, this MasterClass offers a direct connection to the musical traditions and expressive techniques of the great blues harmonica players.
Learn the techniques. Develop your sound. Play the blues.
Physical instructional CD package.
Learn the blues harmonica from one of the masters.
Drawing on decades of experience performing and recording with blues legends Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton, Jerry Portnoy shares the techniques, rhythms, and musical insights behind authentic blues harmonica playing.
Designed for beginners and experienced players alike, Jerry Portnoy's Blues Harmonica MasterClass offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach to developing your sound, technique, and musical expression.
3 hours of instruction from Jerry Portnoy
300+ musical examples, demonstrated at slow and regular speeds
9 guitar accompaniment tracks featuring blues guitarist Duke Robillard
Step-by-step lessons covering foundational through advanced techniques
From chord rhythms and tongue blocking to bending, vibrato, phrasing, and tone production, Jerry explores the essential building blocks of traditional blues harmonica.
You'll also gain insight into microphone techniques, amplification, and playing with a band—skills developed through a lifetime on stage.
More than a collection of exercises, this MasterClass offers a direct connection to the musical traditions and expressive techniques of the great blues harmonica players.
Learn the techniques. Develop your sound. Play the blues.
Physical instructional CD package.