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If you've read it once, read it again... this paper is as important to advanced players as it is beginning. The more we can understand how the harmonica and mouth works in the bending process the better. In Ross' Overbending Study 1 he'll be referencing the concepts from this paper, so you'll want to review it to fully understand how the reeds work in the overbending process. https://www.bluesharmonica.com/sites/bluesharmonica.com/files/mri_bendin...

Now your goal is to open and close your nose in middle of your breath stream.

Again, start with a deep breath and play a single blow note on the harmonica with your nose closed. After two seconds open it (thinking as if you're blowing your nose) while the note continues to sustain and feeling your bellybutton go to your spine to use your diaphragm to help get rid of air. Close your nose after two seconds, stopping the air from leaking through your nose so that air is only traveling through your harmonica. continue reading...

The latest release in the Recording Study series is Gary Smith dialing in his custom King Amplifier, rehearsing with the band and recording "Alviso Rock." You can find it here, http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/recording_study_4_professional_studio, under the Section 4 videos.

Fellow harmonica player Steve Webster found the case company My Case Builder at http://www.mycasebuilder.com where you can design your own foam insert to fit in their selection of case designs and sizes. Take a look at the pics I just posted at https://www.facebook.com/bluesharmonica of Steve's final design. Thanks for sharing Steve!