05/26/2026
Luthier Dave Rice for Harmonica Lessons in Twinsburg , 330-487-1171
Dave Rice is widely considered one of the finest contemporary masters of traditional Old-Time Appalachian harmonica playing. Based right here in Northeast Ohio, he is renowned both for his incredible rhythmic tongue-blocking harmonica style and his 40+ year career as a master stringed-instrument!
He specializes in traditional, pre-war hillbilly and Appalachian styles. He is highly regarded for his rhythmic drive, octave splits, and precise tongue-blocking comping techniques.
Notable Ensembles: He was the featured harmonica player for the acclaimed old-time string band The Hoover Uprights (appearing on their well-known tracks like "Purcell's Reel") and previously played with the group The Boiled Buzzards on their influential album Salt & Grease.
Key Tracks: You can listen to his traditional style—often recorded alongside old-time musicians like Susie Goehring and Lynn Fredrick—on the Dave Rice Old Time Harmonica YouTube Playlist, featuring standout performances of "John Henry" and "Ned Went A 'Fishin'".
For Lessons with Luthier Dave Rice: 330-487-1171 at Family Learning Center for Music 2681 Creekside Drive, Twinsburg.
