Hey gang, I am told I get once a month to sell anything on the list, so here is my month's worth. There still is space at my Chromatic Seminar and it looks as if this going to end being a more advanced seminar, i.e., a continuation of where we left off last year.
This year will be my Third Chromatic Seminar for Diatonic Players (and also for chromatic players and teachers who wish to advance their chromatic knowledge and pedagogy) held from July 30- Aug 3 at my house in beautiful Columbia County, Copake, New York, 12516.
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 $450 or $600 if you stay at the house for the week; I can pick people up without cars from the train station 20 minutes away. 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.
The house is in Copake, New York. We are near all kinds of hiking, biking, swimming, camping, etc. and only a train ride to New York City. If you stay at the house, you are free to use all the kitchen, etc but food is not covered, however the General Store is available and we will do food and beer runs.
I hope to make 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
=========================================== 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
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