Re: [Harp-L] player or collector?

[John Simmons <toh3rd@xxxxxxx>]

So true Robert! I've been playing professionally for 35 years. I often have novice players go on about what kind of amp, mic, harps, I play. They'll say if I only had that! I try & tell it's not so much the equipment as the player. Years of playing, practice, experience, and learning what equipment is good for you is invaluable!!
So to all of you novice players, practice and play as much as you can!!

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> On Mar 7, 2016, at 12:30 PM, Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> I attended a local magic club for a time and really enjoyed it. What I
> noticed at meetings was the difference between those who OWNED a lot of
> illusions, and those who PERFORMED magic. The collector could talk
> endlessly about his treasures, maybe do a few slights, but not develop even
> a short show.
> 
> I remember entering the intriguing world of harmonicas, desiring to learn
> and "know" all the secrets of the masters. I believed that the purchase of
> just the right harp, or mic, or making ONE more modification, would really
> make a difference in me as a player. It didn't.
> 
> Practice and performance made the difference.
> 
> Along the way I learned to tune, solder, gap, emboss, and arc. Each of
> those added value, comfort, and expression to my playing. But there is no
> magic. Over time the collection grew, but my focus remained to prepare and
> perform.
> 
> Robert Hale
> Serious Honkage in Arizona
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