[Harp-L] harp workshops

[joff watkins <joffharp@xxxxxxxxx>]

HARMONICA WORKSHOPS

Harmonica Workshops at South Hill Park, Bracknell,U.K.
Saturday July 28 10am-3pm
£25 Full Price
£22 South Hill Park Members
£15 SHP Music Students/Under 21s
 
Con O'Neill and Joff Watkins will be running workshops
for intermediate and beginner students of the diatonic
harmonica.
 
The Intermediate Workshop 
For anyone who can bend a note (and above).
Study will consist of work on blues improvisation,
plus other topics chosen by the students, from a list
including third position, tongue-blocking and related
effects, transposing between keys, playing at the top
end, first position, amplification, chugging, blues
structure, throat vibrato and trills, musical theory,
various scales, and other options suggested by
students on the day.
Bring harmonicas in various keys, but definitely one
in C.
 
Students from last year's workshop said they:
·         got ?lots of new ideas and more knowledge of
harp. I liked the whole day.?
·         ?liked meeting other enthusiasts [and] the
chance to ask questions of experts.?
·         ?got lots of future study material.?
·         ?gained some confidence.?
·         received ?guidance and encouragement on the
blues harp.?
·         got ?tips and inspiration.?
 
The Beginner Workshop
For absolute beginners, will aim to give a grounding
in basic playing of tunes, blues improvisation and
chord playing (chugging). Participants should bring a
harmonica in C (harmonicas can be bought for £6 on the
day).
 
Students from last year's workshop said:
·         ?I got further than I thought I would.?
·         ?I liked the relaxed atmosphere.?
·         It was ?a very enjoyable day, I liked
everything about it.?
·         they got ?much more out of the day than I
expected.?
·         ?Great value for money, I liked the whole
day.?
·         ?I liked the whole day, it was superb.?
·         ?I liked the teaching style: very well
organised.?
 
Enquiries
harmonicateacher@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
or phone Joff on 07890834002
 
Bookings http://www.southhillpark.org.uk



       
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