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Harmonica Retreat Workshop – 2016

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Harmonica Retreat Workshop – 2016

Harmonica Retreat Workshop – 2016

May 17, 2016 Harmonica news

Shared Harvest Farm’s 4th Annual Harmonica Retreat Workshop

With: Roly Platt, Ronnie Shellist, Mike Stevens

June 24th, 25th & 26th 2016

Learn More
http://www.sharedharvestfarm.ca/harmonica-retreat.html

 

Workshops will include 3 chord song structure, comping vibrato and tone, demystify licks and learn your favourite runs, bluegrass, playing effectively and simply, 1st 2nd and 3rd position playing, tunings, rhythm playing, playing melodically, equipment demos, sitting in with a band, techniques, do’s and don’t’s, harmonica maintenance (with Andrew Zajac) and group sessions with all the instructors.

Accommodations over the two nights and two days include billeting, camping, cabin or find your own motel, B&B or glamour camping. Meals are included and are grown on site in our certified organic fields and gardens.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and play with three world class harmonica players/teachers, enjoy amazing fresh healthy organic food and have a true blues experience under the willows by the Grand River.

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What They Say…

“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, UK
“Roly is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“Roly is my first go to guy on harmonica. While being great at blues, he is also capable of much more. Melodies, accompaniments etc. I highly recommend him.”
Lou Pomanti – Lou Pomanti Music Toronto, ON
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions Toronto, ON
“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! He was extremely easy to communicate with, and very easy to work with regarding arrangement directions. I can’t recommend him highly enough and I know we’ll work together again soon.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, United Kingdom
“Roly is one of Canada’s best harmonica players! Any style!”
Jack Semple – Guitarist / Producer Regina, SK , Canada
“Roly, your harmonica playing, it is outstanding! Simply amazing. You are a wonderful musician. Thank you for your beautiful contribution to our film.”
Aamir Khan: Producer Bollywood Film “Delhi Belly”
“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
Mom....
“The most versatile harp player I’ve ever worked with. Blues, Jazz. Country, he does it all”
David Clayton-Thomas
“I have worked with Roly Platt for over 30 years in many different musical situations. He is a first class musician and a first class human being. He’s worked for me on a wide variety of recordings (records, jingles, tv shows) and is always an inspiration and a positive influence on whatever project he’s involved with. He is, simply put, one of the best musicians I have ever worked with. He’s blessed with amazing technical skills but he also has great taste, feel and musical instincts that can… Read more
Mike “Pepe” Francis – Guitarist / Producer / Music Director
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Testimonials

“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! I can’t recommend him highly enough.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, UK
“Roly is simply the greatest harp player anywhere.”
Tim Thorney – Writer / Producer
“Roly is my first go to guy on harmonica. While being great at blues, he is also capable of much more. Melodies, accompaniments etc. I highly recommend him.”
Lou Pomanti – Lou Pomanti Music Toronto, ON
“When it comes to harmonica I don’t use anybody else, period!”
Orin Isaacs Owner / Music Director – Swing Low Productions Toronto, ON
“I’ve only recently discovered Roly and his fantastic playing. I needed a harp session in a hurry here in the UK, and although half a world away, Roly did the most amazing e-session for me in superquick time, recorded a superb performance, and I now have his number on speed-dial ! He was extremely easy to communicate with, and very easy to work with regarding arrangement directions. I can’t recommend him highly enough and I know we’ll work together again soon.”
Matthew Cang – Guitarist, Writer, Producer Bath, United Kingdom
“Roly is one of Canada’s best harmonica players! Any style!”
Jack Semple – Guitarist / Producer Regina, SK , Canada
“Roly, your harmonica playing, it is outstanding! Simply amazing. You are a wonderful musician. Thank you for your beautiful contribution to our film.”
Aamir Khan: Producer Bollywood Film “Delhi Belly”
“He was a good boy – always polite and well mannered.”
Mom....
“The most versatile harp player I’ve ever worked with. Blues, Jazz. Country, he does it all”
David Clayton-Thomas
“I have worked with Roly Platt for over 30 years in many different musical situations. He is a first class musician and a first class human being. He’s worked for me on a wide variety of recordings (records, jingles, tv shows) and is always an inspiration and a positive influence on whatever project he’s involved with. He is, simply put, one of the best musicians I have ever worked with. He’s blessed with amazing technical skills but he also has great taste, feel and musical instincts that can… Read more
Mike “Pepe” Francis – Guitarist / Producer / Music Director

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