[Harp-L] Harmonica Classes In Philadelphia PA

[zepharpo@xxxxxxx]

Hi Fellow Harmonica Enthusiasts -
    My name is Seth Holzman.  I will be teaching four harmonica classes at night in Philadelphia PA beginning very soon (Monday April 21 and Tuesday April 22).
    I am a long-time subscriber who has been reading everyone's posts to Harp-L for many years.  Although I have rarely posted to harp-l, I nonetheless value everyone's queries, comments, and announcements.  I've been playing harmonica since 1965, teaching private lessons since the early '70's and teaching harmonica classes since 1975 (in Cambridge & Boston, MA; Syracuse, NY; NYC, NY; and in the Philadelphia PA area).  I have a BA in Music (Syracuse Univ.) and have sat in with Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, Magic Slim, Dave "Honeyboy" Edwards, Roomful of Blues and others.  I have done gigs with Ronnie Earl, John Mooney and others.  I currently perform in the Philadelphia area with several bands, sometimes using the name Zep Harpo or The Rocket. 
    I am going to be teaching several 8-week harmonica classes at the Philadelphia Folksong Society building on Emlen Street (in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia PA) very soon.  (These classes are for adults):
    On Monday nights April 21 though June 16 (no class on May 26) - Beginning Harmonica from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, and Blues Harmonica 1 from 8:00 to 9:15 PM.
    On Tuesday nights April 22 though June 10 - Blues Harmonica 2 from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, and Advanced Blues Harmonica from 8:00 to 9:15 PM. 

    The Beginning Harmonica class is for people who have never played harmonica before or people who have messed around with the harmonica but who now want to get serious about learning some simple harmonica songs and basic techniques, and some beginning blues harmonica.
    The Blues Harmonica 1 class is for people who have taken a Beginning Harmonica class with me or who have similar skills and knowledge and who want to play some real blues harmonica.
    The Blues Harmonica 2 (the next level after Blues Harmonica 1) class is for people who have taken my Blues Harmonica 1 class or who have similar skills and knowledge.
    The Advanced Blues Harmonica class is an intermediate/advanced blues harmonica class.  Here is the course description:

Advanced Blues Harmonica
    Ready to dive into the deep waters of great Blues Harmonica playing?  Perhaps you've taken several blues harmonica classes and/or you've been playing for some time, and you are now ready to dig into the most rewarding yet challenging blues harmonica playing.  Let's work on the riffs, phrases, turnarounds, techniques, positions, etc. of Sonny Boy Williamsons 1 & 2, Little Walter, James Cotton, Sonny Terry, Paul Butterfield, Junior Wells, etc.  Bring your recordings and I'll bring mine.  Textbook fee $8.00.  Optional: record the class with a digital recorder, tape recorder, etc.  Bring a 10 hole key of C major harp and all your other harps too.

    Registration for the Monday night classes (Beginning Harmonica and Blues Harmonica 1):  You may register for the Monday night classes in either of two ways: 
1) through the Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS).  You may call for information and register by telephone at 215-247-1300, weekdays about 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  You may register online at www.pfs.org. ; The tuition for each class is $95.00 (or $85.00 for members of PFS).

2) through the Mt. Airy Learning Tree (MALT).  You may call for information and register by telephone at 215-843-6333 during office hours (Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM).  You may register online at www.mtairylearningtree.org by Visa or MC.  Check with MALT for additional ways to register (by check, walk-in, etc.).  The fee is $94.00 plus a $5.00 non-refundable registration fee per person per term.
    Important: You may not register for the Tuesday night classes through MALT, only through PFS.

   Registration for the Tuesday night classes (Blues Harmonica 2 and Advanced Blues Harmonica):  You may register for the Tuesday night classes only through the Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS).  You may call for information and register by telephone at 215-247-1300, weekdays about 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  You may register online at www.pfs.org. ; The tuition for each class is $95.00 (or $85.00 for members of PFS).
    (Please note: you may register for the Tuesday night classes ONLY through the PFS.

    Note: The textbook fee is $8.00 in each class (unless we use the same BH1 textbook in Blues Harmonica 2).

    The Philadelphia Folksong Society are the fine folks who have been presenting the Philadelphia Folk Festival every summer since 1962.  The PFS also presents many really fine concerts and music workshops throughout the year.  They are also involved in many other music and community functions.  Members of PFS save $10.00 per class when registering for my harmonica classes.

     I am also available to teach private harmonica lessons afternoons and nights (generally from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM).

    Thanks for your interest in harmonica playing and music!
    I hope to see you in class, at a gig, or somewhere sometime down the line!
    Please contact me by email at zepharpo@xxxxxxx if you need additional information.
    I hope to see you soon!
    Best,
    Seth