Blues Harp Jam
Breathe, blow and jam: the whole room plays the blues together.
About
The blues harmonica carries the sound of the American Deep South, and in Blues Harp Jam it becomes an instant way to bring a room full of colleagues together. A sequence of fun exercises builds up to a mass jam session that blows the blues away.
The session opens with simple breathing exercises, before everyone is introduced to their instrument and the basics of playing the blues harp.
Before long the whole room is playing together, chugging along to the rhythm of a freight train racing south through the Mississippi Delta.
Easy-to-follow notation helps everyone harmonise and sound great with very little practice. Every participant keeps their harmonica as a souvenir, and harmonicas can be branded with your company logo or event theme. It is a lively opener for a conference in Bangkok, Singapore or Bali, or a fun finale before dinner.
Learning outcomes
Blues Harp Jam is a high-energy experience that blows away perceived limits and shows that, with teamwork, clear communication and self-belief, almost anything is possible.
It stretches people beyond their comfort zone and brings them together in a way they will remember long after the event.
Playing as one large group takes focus and listening. Everyone has to breathe, play and pause together to keep the rhythm going, so paying attention to the people around you becomes as important as your own notes.
By the end, the team is energised and exhilarated, and every person can say they have played the blues. The branded harmonica they take home becomes a lasting reminder of the day and of what the group achieved together, often reappearing at the next team meeting.
Program flow
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Breathe
The session opens with simple breathing exercises to warm up, relax and focus the whole group.
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Meet the harmonica
Participants are introduced to their instrument and the basics of playing the blues harp.
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Learn the rhythm
Using simple notation, the group learns to play and harmonise together in a freight train rhythm.
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Jam session
The whole room joins a mass blues jam, building in energy, volume and confidence.
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Take it home
Every participant keeps their harmonica, branded with your logo if you choose, as a souvenir.
What is included
Included
- Professional event facilitators
- Professional harmonica facilitators
- A harmonica for every participant to keep
- Simple music notation
- Sound system for the session
Not included
- Venue and room hire
- Food and beverage
- Logo branding on harmonicas (available on request)
- Ground transfers
- Personalised print collateral
Frequently asked questions
What group sizes do you cater for?
Groups of 10 to 500, with everyone taking part together.
What is the typical duration?
Allow around one hour.
Do we need any musical experience?
No. The session is designed for complete beginners and starts with simple breathing exercises.
Is it suited to indoor or outdoor venues?
It suits both. We stage it indoors, outdoors or across both, depending on your venue and the weather.
Can the harmonicas be branded?
Yes. Harmonicas can carry your company logo or event theme, and everyone keeps theirs.
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