Teacher & Master Harmonica Player...
Out of perhaps millions of harmonica lovers the world over, only a dozen or so are recognized virtuosos. Marcos is, and has been for over ten years, a recognized virtuoso of harmonica. His musical performances have made it into every possible music-media form--records, film scores, television, performing with superstars of all types of music. Virtuoso says it all!
He attended UCLA on a scholarship for Film Scoring and Orchestration. He is sought after by many harmonica lovers and students for instruction on his insights and techniques. Whether you know it or not, you've probably heard him playing harmonica at one time or another, and you will again.
1984 Hohner Harmonica Artist Calender...
"He enjoys command of many musical styles! including jazz, rock, country - and western, blues and classical"
All Lessons by Harmonica Marcos
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14 minHarmonica lesson8 CQ
Harmonica Marcos demonstrates the technique for playing the missing notes in the harmonica's lower register, as well as some drills for practicing scales.
with Harmonica MarcosHarmonica Marcos demonstrates the technique for playing the missing notes in the harmonica's lower register, as well as some drills for practicing scales.
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12 minHarmonica lesson7 CQ
In this lesson, Harmonica Marcos demonstrates folk songs that can be played cross harp and covers bending in the upper register, as well as other techniques.
with Harmonica MarcosIn this lesson, Harmonica Marcos demonstrates folk songs that can be played cross harp and covers bending in the upper register, as well as other techniques.
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14 minHarmonica lesson8 CQ
Harmonica Marcos demonstrates the variety the chromatic harmonica offers in this lesson, reviewing how to play a C major scale and some basic music theory.
with Harmonica MarcosHarmonica Marcos demonstrates the variety the chromatic harmonica offers in this lesson, reviewing how to play a C major scale and some basic music theory.
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15 minHarmonica lesson8 CQ
Follow Harmonica Marcos in this lesson as he lays down some blues licks, throwing in great pointers for harmonica technique and style along the way.
with Harmonica MarcosFollow Harmonica Marcos in this lesson as he lays down some blues licks, throwing in great pointers for harmonica technique and style along the way.
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19 minHarmonica lesson10 CQ
In this lesson, Harmonica Marcos plays through the first six scales on a chromatic harmonica, explaining some helpful techniques and music theory.
with Harmonica MarcosIn this lesson, Harmonica Marcos plays through the first six scales on a chromatic harmonica, explaining some helpful techniques and music theory.
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20 minHarmonica lesson11 CQ
Rounding out the last of the scales on the chromatic harmonica in this lesson, Harmonica Marcos presents some tips and techniques for mastering the instrument.
with Harmonica MarcosRounding out the last of the scales on the chromatic harmonica in this lesson, Harmonica Marcos presents some tips and techniques for mastering the instrument.
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13 minHarmonica lesson7 CQ
This lesson from Harmonica Marcos goes over the basics of the layout of the holes on the harmonica and demonstrates how to play the C major scale.
with Harmonica MarcosThis lesson from Harmonica Marcos goes over the basics of the layout of the holes on the harmonica and demonstrates how to play the C major scale.
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19 minHarmonica lesson10 CQ
In this lesson, Harmonica Marcos introduces several different techniques like scales and trills to beef up your blues harmonica playing and chops.
with Harmonica MarcosIn this lesson, Harmonica Marcos introduces several different techniques like scales and trills to beef up your blues harmonica playing and chops.
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12 minHarmonica lesson7 CQ
In this lesson, Harmonica Marcos plays through several well-known folk songs, demonstrating their sound and different techniques that create a beautiful mood.
with Harmonica MarcosIn this lesson, Harmonica Marcos plays through several well-known folk songs, demonstrating their sound and different techniques that create a beautiful mood.
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11 minHarmonica lesson6 CQ
In this lesson from Harmonica Marcos, learn how to play country western style harmonica by playing cross harp and bending notes for that signature sound.
with Harmonica MarcosIn this lesson from Harmonica Marcos, learn how to play country western style harmonica by playing cross harp and bending notes for that signature sound.