This is me
Hello and thank you so much for visiting my blog!
My name is Filip Jers and I am a musician. I have worked as a full-time musician for 15 years and play the harmonica as my main instrument. The genre I have practiced the most in my entire life is jazz music. I play chromatic, diatonic and bass harmonica. Started on diatonic, at 13, chromatic at 17 and then bass at 20. I also play other cool instruments, such as guitar, bass, accordion and piano.
The main part of my profession consists of playing concerts, rehearsing, preparing repertoire and practicing. Besides playing concerts and traveling the world, I post harmonica videos online. I enjoy creating content and am active on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook.
I also have my own harmonica club on Patreon, where I create exclusive material for the members.
I am very passionate about the harmonica as an instrument and love sharing my knowledge and experience.
What is your name?
Filip Jers
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Veterinary
What is your favorite hobby?
Photography
Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?
I have very good number memory
What is your favorite travel destination?
New York
What kind of pets do you have, if any? What are their names?
None, allergy to cats
What is your highest level of education?
Master of Fine Arts in Music Performance
Did you go to a college or university? If so, where?
Royal College of Music in Stockholm
What is your current job title?
Musician, arranger, composer (and video editor, camera man, sound engineer, thumbnail maker)
Where do you work?
My own company
Where else have you worked?
My fathers camera store
Why did you choose to work in your industry?
Music music music…
What is your favorite thing about your career or industry?
Meeting passionate musicians from different generations, genres and cultures. And meeting audience that comes to concerts.
What is a valuable lesson you learned in your career?
Be respectful, listen and learn.
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
Spending time with my family.
Favourite harmonica?
Suzuki Sirius 64
Favourite key of diatonic harmonica?
Bb
Favourite color of harmonica?
Brown or black
Favourite harmonica player right now?
Hugo Diaz
First harmonica hero?
Howard Levy
Favorite album right now?
Julian Lage - Speak to me
Favourite harmonica album right now?
Toots Thielemans - Live in Tokyo (Live, 1989)
Favourite microphone?
Shure SM58
Favourite fruit?
Apple
