First, thanks for being there; for all the great information and insights that I glean from the list each and every day.
Some background . . . I started playing harmonica two years ago -- with virtually no musical experience whatsoever. I discovered Harp-L shortly thereafter. I read all the messages religiously for about two months -- and developed a "keepers" document for the most helpful information. (A special thanks to Barry B. Bean, Harmonica John, and Iron Mike Curtis.) I bought a couple of the most highly recommended instruction packages: David Barrett's "Building Harmonica Technique" and Jerry Portnoy's "Masterclass" package -- and every blues harp CD I could afford. Then I unsubscribed. I decided that the time I was spending with Harp-L might better be spent practicing.
Over the past two years, I feel that I've made some significant progress in my ability to play the harp. I see myself as a lower- to middle-intermediate player. I returned to the fold a few weeks ago and have been "listening in". It's like I was never away. The information remains as interesting and as useful as ever -- probably more so, since I'm better able to understand and relate to it now. Again, thanks. (I'm almost afraid to ask, but why haven't I seen any posts from Iron Mike?)
Now, for a little more information about me -- more than any of you probably want to know:
A few months ago, I started getting together with a co-worker, a guiter player, to "jam" one night a week. A couple weeks later, another co-worker, also a guitarist, started to join us. A few weeks after that another fellow employee, a drummer, asked if he'd be welcome at our jam sessions. The answer was a resounding "yes". With the addition of a bass player (not a co-worker) last week, we now feel that we've rounded out our sound and have the potential to actually be "a band".
Looking towards that goal, I've put together a survey. If you have a few moments to spare, I'd appreciate your help. Just click on the following link (or cut and paste it as needed).
Thanks in advance for your participation and feedback.
If you know of any other people that would be willing to take my survey, please forward the survey link to them -- or send me a message off-list with their e-mail addresses. All e-mail addresses will remain confidential and used only for this one-time survey.
Thanks again, Steve
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