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Roly’s Online Harp Seminars

Drawing from my decades of professional experience in the studio and on stage, my harmonica seminars offer a relaxed, plain English learning experience and will guide you towards improving your technique and musicianship as a harmonica player.

No music theory is required.

 

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.”

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Carlos del Junco & Roly Platt: “The Practice of Practice”

“Groove-based” Licks

Top End” + Fundamental Playing Skills

All “Funked” Up

Hot Licks – Country Style

Rhythm Playing

Butterfield Part 1

The two most valuable pieces of music equipment you’ll ever own…
 are your ears.Roly Platt

My Goal in Teaching

“In my early years, there were a couple of players that opened the door to new directions in my playing. This came about not so much by me steeling their licks, (although I certainly did a lot of that) but by introducing me to new ways of “thinking” about what I played – new ways of “hearing” music — new directions, which continue to influence me to this day.

If I can accomplish that with students in my workshops, I know I have succeeded.”

—Roly Platt

 

  • No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica…

    “Highly entertaining stuff!”

    Steve Baker
    Harmonica master, Teacher and Author
  • “I wholeheartedly recommend!”

    “Roly’s book is funny, clever and full of insights relevant to all harmonica players and musicians in general.”

    Richard Gjems
    Leading Norwegian harmonica player, writer & historian
  • “Just finished reading Roly’s book and what a job he did!”

    “Extremely informative, with a large dash of humour and great road stories.

    Love it!“

    Matt Minglewood
    East Coast Rocker and Juno Award winner
  • “On tour, I use the Harp Wah… and the new Wah Claw handle makes it even easier to hold.

    It’s just a great muted effect for harmonica! A great invention and a beautiful device!”

    Marko Balland
    France's great
  • “I couldn’t wait to read more of it!”

    “Roly’s writing style is light and very enjoyable. Anecdotes mixed with real knowledge and always a bunch of his dry humour. A lovely combination!”

    Wendell Ferguson
    Award-winning guitar player and entertainer
  • “Every harp player needs a Harp Wah to express themselves to the fullest!

    Thank You Roly!!!”

    Rob Paparozzi
    Blood Sweat & Tears, Blues Brothers...
  • Hilarious stories… keep it an entertaining read!

    Whether you are just a music fan, new to playing or a long time student of the harmonica, Roly shares the challenges and joys of discovery in music practice and performing with this portable pocket instrument we love to play. Lots of funny and insightful observations whether on or off stage, in the recording studio, and often hilarious stories from life on the road always keep it an entertaining read.

    Carlos del Junco
    Internationally honoured harmonica master
  • “Everyone loves it!”

    “In my Intermediate Harmonica Course at Niagara College, I include the Harp Wah as part of my gear seminar.”

     

    Max Hillier
    Music Instructor - Niagara College
  • “Yes!!!! The Wah Claw handle makes it even better!”

    “It’s cool. The Harp Wah has it’s own thing – a different sound than using a tradition cup.”

    Jason Ricci
    Ground-breaking US harp great
  • The Harp Wah is awesome!!!!!

    JD Taylor
    USA Great JD Taylor combines a traditional approach with contemporary techniques

Just Released: Roly's New Book

New Harmonica Book by Roly Platt Paperback and Digital Downloads


 

Products

  • Harmonica Lesson: Improve playing Lesson: Leading into Chord Changes $19.95
  • Boogie Woogie Harmonica Lesson Lesson: Boogie Woogie $19.95
  • Harmonica Lesson: Finding Your Own Voice Lesson: Finding Your Own Voice $19.95
  • New Harmonica Book by Roly Platt "No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica" $24.95 Original price was: $24.95.$19.95Current price is: $19.95.
  • Harmonica Book: No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica ebook: "No, Seriously, I Play Harmonica" $14.95 Original price was: $14.95.$9.95Current price is: $9.95.

Made and played in Canada eh

Made in Canada

Roly plays Seydel harmonicas

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