Re: [Harp-L] SPAH convention vs. Jon Gindick jam camp

[joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dat'z whi Yu Da Man

On Sep 6, 2010, at 11:48 AM, Chris Michalek wrote:

> There is no need for a Gindick style jam camp as Joe Filisko  
> organizes the
> "teach-in" every year at SPAH where he has some of the world's best  
> players
> available for teaching.
>
> I haven't been to teach in table aside from my own, but I work with  
> players
> of all levels and ability, my focus has always been to get players  
> to become
> better musicians though I'm always happy to help people with  
> technique. I
> can't speak for others but I have methods that will fast track  
> nearly any
> player. During past teach-ins I've taught people to bend and OB in  
> less than
> a minute. However, I often dismiss technique and get people playing  
> music as
> quickly as possible, I often teach people how to play music using  
> two notes.
> I always try to have another musical performer with me so we can  
> play music
> rather than just sitting around and talking and I go a step beyond  
> and work
> with each person on a individual level so I'm not some guy who is  
> sitting
> there preaching about what to do, I actually show you how to be a  
> better you
> rather than a lesser me.