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The Program
Within 26 weeks, you will be able to sit in at an open mic, play live with friends - or jam with tracks in private. You will add colour to a singer-songwriter set, play at a live jam session, or record catchy hooks at home. The payoff is real: better timing, stronger breath control, and musical confidence that travels with you in a pocket. No music theory background required—just a few minutes a day and a harmonica.
Think of the harmonica as your portable band-in-a-pocket; this course gets you making music fast. We’ll start with choosing a diatonic harp in C and setting up posture and breath, then lock in clean single notes, bends, tongue blocking, and vibrato. You’ll groove through rhythm chugs, 12-bar blues, folk and rock patterns, and position playing (1st, 2nd, 3rd), plus scales, licks, and ear training for improvisation. Play-along tracks, bite-size drills, maintenance tips, and simple mic/amp technique keep progress smooth and fun.
What you will learn
I programmed this by mapping out the first wins you need.
In week one - simple rhythms, how to breathe and a tune you can actually play by day three.
Next - chugging, articulation, trainsounds and grooves.
Next - single notes and tunes.
Every lesson is bite-sized and sequenced so each new skill locks in the last, with curated exercises, play-along tracks, and tabs that build real muscle memory fast.
As a beginner, you’ll get clear daily action that keeps you moving without overwhelm, plus quick tips that prevent the most common bad habits.
I crafted the curriculum from years of teaching, testing each step with real students to make sure bends, breath control, and timing feel natural, not mysterious.
The whole path is neatly organised into modules with friendly guidance, so you always know what to practice, why it matters, and exactly how to sound better today.
Curriculum
- Piano Man Intro (0:42)
- FULL TUTORIAL Piano Man (8:52)
- Piano Man Lesson audio
- Piano Man Sheet Music
- Ben playing Piano man (7:23)
- Piano Man Ben Performing (12:15)
- Low Rider Intro (0:43)
- FULL TUTORIAL Low rider (5:59)
- Playalong Low Rider (3:29)
- Low Rider Audio Playalong
- Low Rider playalong no vocals
- Score with tab 1
- Dots for the vocal line
- Dots for harmonica line
- Ben Performing Low Rider (3:34)
- Lee Oskar playing Low Rider Live (17:45)
- Lee Oskar and Ben chatting (0:38)
- Stairway to Heaven intro (0:40)
- FULL TUTORIAL Stairway to Heaven (6:06)
- Stairway to Heaven Sheet Music
- Stairway to Heaven with Ben playing (4:56)
- Ben performing Stairway To Heaven (10:29)
- Chord Chart Stairway to Heaven
- Wonderful world Intro (0:26)
- FULL TUTORIAL Wonderful World (6:48)
- Wonderful World video backing and Ben playing (4:51)
- Wonderful World Tab
- Sheet Music Wonderful World
Your instructor
I’m Ben Hewlett, a dedicated harmonica teacher and lifelong player. I’ve spent years helping musicians at every level build great tone, timing, and expressive phrasing, keeping the learning process clear, practical, and enjoyable.
I teach the Fast Track Harmonica Mastery Program, where I guide you step by step through breathing, bends, rhythm, and musicality with focused exercises and songs. I’m passionate about this course because it gives you the tools and confidence to play with ease—and I’m with you every step, answering questions, sharpening your practice, and celebrating your progress.
Turbocharged
Fast Track Harmonica Mastery Program: accelerate your licks, bends, and speed.
Precise
Fast Track Harmonica Mastery Program: master clean bends, articulation, and timing.
Soulful
Fast Track Harmonica Mastery Program: unlock expressive tone and blues phrasing.