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From: Iceman6300
Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 08:50:06 EDT
Subject: Re: Augusta Workshops

In a message dated 98-05-22 07:31:31 EDT, you write:

<< "The BEST stairwells to play harmonica in are the ones in
the dormitories you
stay in while attending Augusta Heritage Summer Workshops,
on the campus of
Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia. (Gribble Hall,
Women's Center, etc.)."

Larry,

Do you have any more info on this? Paul Messinger did a
good selling job on how fun it is.. but didn't have any
details.

Thanks,
Mike (aka MyQuill aka Mic'l)
>>

Mike,

The Augusta Heritage Experience is one not to be missed. Be forwarned,
however; once tasted it tends to be addictive.

Augusta Heritage Center can be reached by phoning (800) 624-3157, email
. They also have a website, but I don't know that
location. Email or call them for the web address.

Tuition is $310 - 320/week (depending on which week you attend, as there are 5
different theme weeks). On campus room and board is $245/person - week 5 is
$10 more.

Of particular interest to diatonic harmonica players are two different theme
weeks. "Blues & Swing Week" is July 12 - 17, and features workshops, concerts,
and jamming with many well know Blues and Jazz Artists, as well as a
collection of semi-pro and hobbyist students. Harmonica instructors include
Phil Wiggins (the BEST acoustic country style player I have heard), Grant
Dermody, Joe Filisko, Paul Watson, and myself (teaching an advanced concepts
Mini-Class in the evening).

During Week 4, July 26 - 31, I will be teaching a week long Harmonica
Masterclass. This will be a small class limited to 12, will meet every day for
6 hours, and will cover all aspects of diatonica harmonica playing, from
acoustic blues, amp and mic technique, how to develop solos, overblowing, and
tone building. My approach is much different than the "traditional" harmonica
methods, and has proven quite successful in improving students understanding
of harmonica as well as helping them bring forth their own inner talents. A
good introduction to my philosophy can be found within the monthly columns I
write for American Harmonica Newsletter, or you can contact me directly via
email for more information.

Larry "The Iceman" Eisenberg