Blues Shuffle Techniques Every Harmonica Player Should Know
Live online with Joe Filisko, Eric Noden & David Kachalon
January 24 (11:30 AM-3:30 PM CDT)
UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF THE BLUES SHUFFLE ON HARMONICA
Learn Directly from award winning harmonica master Joe Filisko without leaving the comfort of your home
In this live online workshop, harmonica master Joe Filisko, joined by Eric Noden and David Kachalon, reveal the time-tested blues shuffle techniques used by the great blues harmonica players.
These are not flashy tricks or busy single-note playing. They are powerful techniques that allow you to create a bigger sound, and make a strong musical impact. You’ll learn how the masters use chords, sustain, space, and accents to shape the blues shuffle in a way that feels deep, intentional, and authentic.
This workshop is ideal for beginners who want a clear foundation as well as more experienced players who want to go deeper into the blues. Can’t attend live? Watch the replay anytime with 6 months of access
What’s Included
✅ Live online instruction with Joe Filisko, Eric Noden and David Kachalon
✅ Ask Questions via live chat
✅ Downloadable PDF handouts
✅ Downloadable Practice Tracks
✅ Replay recording available if you can’t attend live (6 months access)
✅ Jam sessions with the instructors
✅ Zoom coaching opportunity
What You’ll Learn
🔴 Hard shuffle chording – a powerful rhythmic pattern you can play through the entire song
🔴 Soft shuffle chording – the secret technique used by Chicago blues legends
🔴 Train whistle sustaining – sound more bluesy using the classic train whistle sustaining effect
🔴 Organ-style sustaining – create an organ-like sustain that supports other musicians
🔴 Chord bombs – learn how to add explosive accents to the shuffle
About Joe Filisko
Award winning harmonica master Joe Filisko has taught and performed at blues festivals around the world including the Chicago Blues Festival, Harmonica Masters Workshops and the Blast Furnace Blues Festival.
Workshop Times
9:30 AM–1:00 PM Pacific (US)
10:30 AM–2:00 PM Mountain (US)
11:30 AM–3:00 PM Central (US)
12:30 PM–4:00 PM Eastern (US)
5:30 PM–9:00 PM London UK
6:30 PM–10:00 PM Berlin, Central Europe
1:30 AM–5:00 AM Hong Kong (+1 day)
1:30 AM–5:00 AM Perth, Australia (+1 day)
4:30 AM–8:00 AM Sydney, Australia (+1 day)