[Harp-L] RE-:Bonfiglio Chromatic Seminar for Diatonic Players

[randysinger <randy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bonfiglio Chromatic Seminar for Diatonic and Chromatic Players

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wowow,

what a great idea!!!!!

I have to thank robert for cracking the whip on me in the '80's.

I was living in NYC and only playing diatonic harmonica. I went to the 
Turtle Bay Music  School because I had received information that 
chromatic instruction was taught by Robert Bonfiglio.

For many months, Robert got out his proverbial whip and forced me to 
learn all the scales, arpeggios and sightreading. I absolutely hated it 
but did what was asked of me. Little did I know that this short time of 
my life with Robert would turn out to be the most important part of my 
harmonica life.

His curriculum of music and discipline has penetrated every part of my 
harmonica life, both diatonic and chromatic. With his teaching, I was 
able to play serious music in any style (I already had the wild side). 
There is no type of music that I am out of touch with now.  When I 
improvise, I can actually "see" the notes of the harmonica in my head 
so navigating tricky parts is easier because my "blind" instrument now 
is not so blind anymore. Most harmonica players have poor study habits 
and it shows. Robert gave me the ability to "see", as well as to 
practice efficiently and diligently.

I absolutely endorse Robert in his methodology and purpose. Keep in 
mind you do not have to even like classical music to  get the most out 
of his teaching. Classical music is the vehicle to learn to MASTER the 
harmonica.

Take advantage of his opportunity to study with Robert. I absolutely 
could not overstate this.

Robert taught me PRECISION, DISCIPLINE, SIGHTREADING, INTONATION AND 
FLUIDITY.

There is only so much one can learn from tapes, cd's , hanging out at 
harmonica festivals and just "jamming along with a record" or a few 
friends.

One needs to sit at the feet of a master and soak it in and do what is 
asked.

a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.

If you sow short term pain you will reap long term pleasure.

The effort is worth it.

thanks Robert!!

sincerely,

randy singer



Message: 7
Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 12:54:48 EST
From: bon@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Chromatic Seminar for Diatonic Players
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Message-ID: <200504061754.j36Hsmvq009986@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Dear List,

This year will be my first Chromatic Seminar for Diatonic Players (and
also for chromatic players and teachers who wish to advance their
chromatic knowledge and pedagogy) held from August 8-13 at my house in
beautiful Columbia County, New York.

I have introduced players like Randy Singer, Rob Paparozzi, Clint Hoover
and Sugar Blue to chromatic and given lessons to Mike Turk and William
Galison who already could play chromatic.

This will be a the week before SPAH to allow players from abroad to take
part and I will update you as to some special stop by guests like Rob
Paparozzi!!  This proves to be a very heavy duty chromatic week.

The seminar will be $300 or $500 if you stay at the house for the week; 
I
can pick people up without cars from the train station 20 minutes away. 
 I
will include a copy of my two etudes "Scales and Arpeggios"  and "Bona
Rhythm Etudes" for each player which usually cost $200.

We will cover everything from tone, phrasing, corner switch, dynamics,
speed, practice habits, etc.

Please email me if you wish to come.

Harmonically yours,

Robert
Bonfiglio