Joel Andersson

When he heard an Irish jig on the harmonica for the first time at the age of 12, he immediately knew that this was the music he wanted to play.
Joel Andersson Harmonica Fen Festival 2022

Joel Andersson is one of the world’s best harmonica players for Irish music. With his ease and virtuosity, the Swedish musician characterises the genre like no other. When he heard an Irish jig on the harmonica for the first time at the age of 12, he knew that this was the music he wanted to play. In 2018, he released his debut album ‘The Irish Harmonica’, which was reviewed by radio stations worldwide.

Joel Andersson is also a sought-after teacher. His students travel to Sweden from all over the world to learn his inimitable style. On the harmonica school berlin website you can find his video course IRISH HARMONICA, in which he explains the most important playing techniques for Irish music on the harmonica.

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