Here’s a sample of how I approach Funk (Harp Solo at :50 sec.)

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Name: Workshop: All "Funked" Up
SKU: Recorded Workshop-All Funked Up
Price: 24.95 CAD
Availability: InStock

Funk via Cissy Strut:

• Study of the New Orleans Funk classic – “Cissy Strut” (The Meters)
• Learn the Head (Cissy Strut is in “C”. You’ll need an F harp.)
• How I approach the “single-chord” solo section of Cissy Strut.

My Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRJqmP3su9w
The Meters’ Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXI5Nuz6OHg

Funked Up (in general)

• “Pushes” and funk-friendly rhythmic phrasing
• Percussive techniques on single notes, “splits” and octaves
• Plus many related tips & insights throughout
• Intermediate / advanced level

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD THIS WORKSHOP?

* You will receive an order confirmation email immediately after placing the order. That email will contain the download links *

Please check your “JUNK MAIL“

If you don’t see that email, contact me at info@rolyplatt.com

Testimonials

Workshop Testimonials...

“Your teaching is deeply appreciated…”

I really appreciate the warm, friendly, welcoming and insightful way that you teach your workshops.”

“Your Workshops… so worth the money”

“I just want to say again how very much I enjoyed the workshop – so worth the money, and time so well spent!

“Thank you Roly!!

“Your workshop was very helpful. It gave me ideas about listening more and not being afraid to play what I am hearing.”

“I really enjoyed your workshop and your manner of teaching.”

“I wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed the workshop and your manner of teaching – down to earth. My big take away was that I was approaching learning the wrong way. Instead of memorizing licks from a tab, I heartily agree that there is a great need to be able to get “inside” what each note sounds like.”

“Relaxed, friendly…”

“Your wonderful, relaxed, friendly, warm way of teaching is how I, as a student learn.”

Small Size Group: Yes

Only 20 spots (total) were offered in the live workshop. This small size insures each participant gets the most out of each seminar and are able to easily ask questions throughout.

My Workshop Goals:

My approach to teaching is focused on developing a player’s ears – playing, listening and “getting deep inside” what makes something sound great. Then showing you how to get there yourself, using effective techniques.

“I learned to play by ear, and even today, have only a basic understanding of music theory. What I do have, is 45 years experience as a working harp player – on stage and in the studio – always having to adapt to a wide variety of musical situations. That’s been the best training ground any player could ask for.”

So besides passing on a few new licks, my goal is to open your eyes and ears to some new ways of approaching playing – ways that will ultimately help you become not just a better harp player, but a better musician as well.