Blues Harp Jam
A harmonica for everyone and a blues session the whole room will remember.
About
The blues harmonica carries the sound of the American Deep South, and in Blues Harp Jam your entire group gets to play it together. A series of enjoyable exercises builds towards one big harmonica jam that blows the blues away.
It begins with simple breathing exercises to relax and warm up. Everyone then meets their instrument and learns the basics of playing the blues harp.
Before long, the whole room is playing as one, chugging along to a rhythm that sounds like a freight train rolling through the Mississippi Delta. Simple notation makes it easy to follow and harmonise.
At the end, everyone keeps their harmonica as a souvenir. Harmonicas can even be branded with your company logo or event theme, so the memory travels home with every guest.
Learning outcomes
Blues Harp Jam is a high-energy experience that blows away perceived limits. It proves that with teamwork, good communication and a little self-belief, almost anything is possible. Colleagues who have never played a note surprise themselves within minutes.
Stretching personal boundaries and opening minds, it brings people together in a distinctive way that is remembered long after the event.
Playing as one large group demands focus and listening. Everyone breathes, plays and pauses together to keep the rhythm alive, and listening to those around you becomes as important as your own notes.
By the end, the group is energised and exhilarated, and everyone can say they have played the blues. The harmonica they take home is a lasting reminder of what the team achieved together.
Program flow
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Breathe
The session opens with simple breathing exercises to relax and warm up the group.
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Meet the harp
Everyone receives a harmonica and learns the basics of playing the blues.
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Find the groove
Using simple notation, the group learns to play and harmonise together.
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Jam session
The whole room plays the blues together in one big, energetic jam.
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Take it home
Every guest keeps their harmonica as a souvenir of the day.
What is included
Included
- Expert facilitators throughout
- Harmonica for every participant to keep
- Simple music notation guides
- Group jam session
- Branded harmonicas (on request)
Not included
- Venue hire
- Meals and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transfers to and from the venue
- Bespoke printed materials
Frequently asked questions
How big can the group be?
From 10 to 500 guests, all taking part together.
How long is the programme?
The programme typically lasts about an hour.
Is musical experience needed?
No. The session starts from scratch with breathing exercises and simple steps.
Indoors or outdoors?
Either. It can be staged indoors, outdoors or across both, depending on your venue.
Can we keep the harmonicas?
Yes. Everyone takes theirs home, and they can be branded with your logo or event theme.
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