Artichoke Community Music Teachers

David Lipkind

Music Bio

David Lipkind is a Midwestern musician who started out playing with the Lawrence, Kansas band, "Monterey Jack". Lipkind provided his unique harmonica style, along with percussion and vocals to the 6-piece funk/groove/blues rock band. Two trips to France to play international music festivals, countless club dates and showcases, including a SXSW appearance in the realm of harmonica! Lipkind is a Hohner Harmonica endorsee and sought after session player who has recorded with many bands and artists, ranging from blues and country to progressive rock and soul. He writes for "The Harmonica Educator" newsletter and hosted "The Blue Root Show" on 88.9fm KAW-Lawrence community radio.

David teaches "Harmonica 1" and "Harmonica 2" at PCC. He plays with a number of groups and individuals, such as blues guitarist Dave Mullany, bluegrass rockers "Buds of May", "Jonah Howard and the American Dream", "Mad Hattie", "Spiggot"; sits in with bands such as "Higher Ground" and "Everyday Dirt". Lipkind lives in the Portland area and is enthusiastic and available to teach harmonica to students of all levels.

David gives great, comprehensive group classes on harmonica every once in awhile. Call David for more info on his groups & lessons! David has been featured on OPB's "Artbeat" for his extraordinary talents as a harmonica player, performer and teacher!

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