Fwd: Re: [Harp-L] Chromatic Seminar in Dallas Oct 11-15

["Emile D'Amico" <EDAmico@xxxxxxx>]

>>> Emile D'Amico 08/23/07 01:27PM >>>
Yeah Robert is the man. As one of Robert's students I can tell you that what
he teaches is pure gold. Someday I'll make it to one of these seminars.

Emile Diggs D'Amico


>>> Robert Bonfiglio <bon@xxxxxxxxxx> 08/22/07 10:38PM >>>


Sorry in advance in any doubles on this email
HARMONICA IN DALLAS - OCT 11-15.

Quality Inn & Suites DFW North (TX862)
4100 W John Carpenter Fwy , Irving, TX, US, 75063
Phone: (972) 929-4008

THERE IS STILL ROOM AT THE INN - Think, a whole week of chromatic  harmonica for $500.

This year will be my Fourth Chromatic Seminar for Diatonic Players  (and also for chromatic players and teachers who wish to advance  their chromatic knowledge and pedagogy) .
I have introduced players like Randy Singer, Rob Paparozzi, Clint  Hoover, Chis DePino, Bruce Willis and Sugar Blue to chromatic and  given lessons to Mike Turk and William Galison who already could play  chromatic.

This proves to be a very heavy duty chromatic week.

The seminar will be $500 for the week; I will include a copy of my  two etudes "Scales and Arpeggios"  and "Bona Rhythm Etudes" for each  player which usually cost $200. FREE this year will be my new BACH CD  with music, also a $100 value.

It moves very fast and will give you stuff to practice and how to  practice for the next ten years which is what all musicians do.   Everything will be covered from corner switch, tone, phrasing,  rhythm, reading, scales, etc. speed, practice habits, etc.

The seminar is suitable for anyone wanting to gain more knowledge  about the chromatic.  It should be fun to get several players  together for intense sessions.

This seminar is for all levels of players.   People with a higher  level of expertise on chromatic will learn teaching pedagogy and  reinforce the fundamentals of chromatic play.

This a real meeting of the "how to's" on chromatic plus, repair,  plates, and tuning.

The next step will be a refundable deposit of $100 to me, just to  avoid last minute pullouts.  I will have allow you to pull out up to  one week before the seminar without losing the deposit.

Harmonically yours,

Robert Bonfiglio
280 Riverside Drive #3B
New York, NY 10025

http://www.robertbonfiglio.com 

 From Randy Singer:
Bonfiglio Chromatic Seminar for Diatonic and Chromatic Players

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wowow,

what a great idea!!!!!

I have to thank robert for cracking the whip on me in the '80's.

I was living in NYC and only playing diatonic harmonica. I went to the
Turtle Bay Music School because I had received information that
chromatic instruction was taught by Robert Bonfiglio.

For many months, Robert got out his proverbial whip and forced me to
learn all the scales, arpeggios and sightreading. Little did I know that
this short time of my life with Robert would turn out to be the most  important
part of my harmonica life.

His curriculum of music and discipline has penetrated every part of my
harmonica life, both diatonic and chromatic. With his teaching, I was
able to play serious music in any style (I already had the wild side).
There is no type of music that I am out of touch with now. When I
improvise, I can actually "see" the notes of the harmonica in my head
so navigating tricky parts is easier because my "blind" instrument now
is not so blind anymore. Most harmonica players have poor study habits
and it shows. Robert gave me the ability to "see", as well as to
practice efficiently and diligently.

I absolutely endorse Robert in his methodology and purpose. Keep in
mind you do not have to even like classical music to get the most out
of his teaching. Classical music is the vehicle to learn to MASTER the
harmonica.

Take advantage of his opportunity to study with Robert. I absolutely
could not overstate this.

Robert taught me PRECISION, DISCIPLINE, SIGHTREADING, INTONATION AND
FLUIDITY.

There is only so much one can learn from tapes, cd's , hanging out at
harmonica festivals and just "jamming along with a record" or a few
friends.

One needs to sit at the feet of a master and soak it in and do what is
asked.

a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.

If you sow short term pain you will reap long term pleasure.

The effort is worth it.

thanks Robert!!

sincerely,

randy singer
http://www.randysinger.com http://www.randyandnatasha.com 







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