SUMMER SCHOOL
2nd AUGUST – 6th AUGUST 2010
HARMONICA WORKSHOP
TUTOR: STEVE LOCKWOOD
COST: £90 (2 DAY COURSE – MONDAY 2ND & TUESDAY 3RD AUGUST)
10am – 4pm including lunch and refreshments
This event will cover from complete beginner to intermediate level and will enable people to play harmonica along with different styles of music including, Irish, Blues, Pop, Classical and show tunes. Harmonicas can be purchased on the day for £8 or bring your own diatonic (blues harp) in the Key of C.
Learn to play with Steve Lockwood Ba (Hons) Harmonica. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Steve has over 60 albums and 3000 concerts, performing with Larry Adler, Lee Oskar and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra amongst others. www.steve.ms
Key elements included are:
- Explore the world of harmonica via recordings of great players
- Work towards creating your own set list/repertoire with backing tracks.
- Learn techniques including: Rhythm-Single notes-Dynamics-Tone-Breathing-Scales -Improvising-Blues-Warm up routine-Microphone technique-Vibrato-Recording
- Repair and maintain your harmonica
- Opportunities to play solo and in small groups
- Optional live performance on the Friday
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Bring:
Bring own instruments or buy from the tutor
Effects pedals if needed
Amps
Mics
Recordings
Song lists
Sheet music if applicable
Stage clothes for final performance
Groups and/or individuals welcome to come and work towards a final performance.
Steve runs the Willingham Jam club on the last Monday of every month. www.steve.ms
Enrolment: Cottenham Village College
High Street
Cottenham
Cambridge
CB24 8UA
Telephone: 01954 288751 Ext. 1742
Email : community@cvcweb.net
Web : www.cvcweb.net – click on Community Education