[Harp-L] Re: The Harmonica Collective, schedule of topics, and day passes

[Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>]

Winslow-

You mentioned earlier that you may offer day passes for those who'd like to
attend this but whose schedules do not permit attending the whole event.

Any updates on this, sir?

Thanks.

-ETM


On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 5:36 PM, Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Hi, Eric.
>
> Thanks for your interest; I hope to be able to tell you more soon.
>
> We're still working with the expert guides to finalize a cohesive and
> comprehensive schedule for the spring Collective. As you can imagine, with
> six busy players who are all bursting with ideas, this takes time and
> effort.
>
> What I can say at this point is that we'll have 24 specific topics over
> Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This will be a mix of presentations and
> guided playing.
>
> We'll also have evening jams with guitar accompaniment, anchored by guest
> star Buzz Krantz, and will feature onstage performances by attendees on
> Wednesday and (and possibly Friday) night, with a Saturday night club date
> featuring the Expert Guides.
>
> We're considering the idea of day passes, but our main focus is on
> creating a program that will progress logically through the entire period,
> covering these main areas:
>
> -- Playing the thing (harmonica technique)
>
> -- Making the thing play well (harmonica customization and repair)
>
> -- What to play on the thing (song structure, scales and chords, musical
> styles)
>
> -- Playing the thing *with* others (working with other musicians)
>
> -- Playing the thing *for* others (conveying your music to audiences)
>
> I'll make more announcements about content as soon as possible.
>
> ====
>
> The Spring 2013 Harmonica Collective will gather April 24-27, 2013 in
> Indianapolis, Indiana.
>
> Registration for the event is $450, payable via PayPal to
> harmonicainfopress@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> The event will be held at:
>
> Clarion Waterfront Hotel
> 2930 Waterfront Pkwy W Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46214
> Phone:(317) 299-8400
> This is a nice three-star hotel. The Harmonica Collective discounted rate
> of $69 per night includes a breakfast buffet and is available only by phone
> at 317-299-8400, not on the web.
>
> Winslow Yerxa
> Author, Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-0-470-33729-5
>             Harmonica Basics For Dummies, ASIN B005KIYPFS
>             Blues Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-1-1182-5269-7
> Resident Harmonica Expert, bluesharmonica.com
> Instructor, Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance
>
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>
> *Cc:* Harp L Harp L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Saturday, March 2, 2013 1:50 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica Collective Expert Guides - RJ Mischo
>
> Winslow-
>
> Do you have a rough idea of the schedule of events for the collective?
>  Since many of us work full time during the week, it would have been great
> to see this go through Sunday instead of ending Saturday.  Knowing roughly
> what guides will be teaching when might help (at least me) make a decision
> to come  up for just the Friday and/or Sat events.
>
> If the event is not sold out, would you consider permitting individuals to
> attend a portion of the event (either Fr or Fr/Sat) for a discounted
> registration?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -ETM
>