Steve “The Harp” has
been teaching The Blues and Blues Harmonica since 1975.
As the Education
Director for The Blues Blowtorch Society, Steve “The Harp” takes his role to
heart.
Each year he takes
pride in his students as they thrive on his stories about Blues, History of
the harmonica and the importance of character development.
A retired Fire
Lieutenant and Instructor of the Normal Fire Department, Steve “The Harp”
uses similar principles in his Blues Harmonica Workshops to instill the
techniques required of Blues Harmonica playing.
Free harmonicas are
presented by Steve “The Harp” on behalf of the
Blues Blowtorch Society Educational Fund to every student 17 or younger.
Blessed with a deep
love of the Blues, Steve “The Harp” continues to teach his free Harmonica
Workshops to new students at Schools, festivals and performances around
Illinois.