Dennis Gruenling - BadAss Harmonica

LIVE HARMONICA WORKSHOP with DENNIS GRUENLING & RICK ESTRIN Everyone in attendance will be eligible for giveaways!! LIMITED CAPACITY! WHEN: SATURDAY MAR 16, 2024, 2:00-4:00pm (2 parts with a break) WHERE: The Rink Studios, 1031 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA (street parking) WHAT: Harmonica Workshop w/Dennis Gruenling & Rick Estrin PART 1: "PLAYING IN A BAND" - the first half will cover everything you NEED to know about ensemble playing! What to know, practice and think about including cues, repertoire, playing to the song, different styles of accompaniment, grooves, and more. PART 2: "UNDERSTANDING GEAR" - the second half will be your chance to learn all about gear, and how to get the MOST out of it! I will have some vintage microphones & amplifiers with me as Rick Estrin and I demonstrate different techniques, microphones, speakers, amps, tubes and leave room for ALL of your questions. We may have time to assess your mic and/or small amp after the class! WHAT TO BRING: If you have them, please at least bring a C and A Diatonic, as well as a notepad. ALSO feel free to bring your microphones to go over technique in the class, and email Dennis about bringing any small amps, there may be time to test out your gear at the end! No video recording, but personal audio recording is allowed.