Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica Resolutions?

[icemanle@xxxxxxx]

 Blues singing isn't as much about technique as it is learning to tell a story. I wouldn't call Tom Waits a great singer, but he sure can get across a story in song.

 

 

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From: Michelle LeFree <mlefree@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sun, Jan 3, 2010 7:00 pm
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica Resolutions?


Elizabeth Hess writes: 
> ... I Googled around for voice teachers in my area who claim to have any 
> experience with blues, and came up empty.  While I've never dared to 
> think of mine as a "solo quality" voice, I  *like*  to sing, I can 
> carry a tune well enough, and I sing with heart.  I do want to improve 
> my vocal technique at some point, but right now I just want to learn 
> and practice some  *blues songs*, so that I can be more versatile at 
> jam sessions... 
>     
Two things, Elizabeth: 
 
One, I think it's BBQ Bob Maglinte who wholeheartedly recommends vocal lessons for ~all~ blues harp players. Bob? 
 
Second Kim Wilson hisself says that blues harpers gotta sing if they want to get anywhere in the music world. 
 
So, you go girl! Let us know how you do. 
 
Michelle 
 
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