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.
“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
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I’m just a beginner… but it brings such a new color palette and expressiveness.
Such a nice and well built product. Wow! And the sound!! Hell, I’m just a beginner but it brings such a new color palette and expressiveness to the sound. Can’t really cup well with my hands – but with your mute, it’s so easy.
Denis Bouchard
Beginner Player -
“Your teaching is deeply appreciated…
I really appreciate the warm, friendly, welcoming and insightful way that you teach your workshops.”
Bruce Jenett
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“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 -
Loving it.
He’s very funny and relatable and I feel more confident that even though I don’t understand music, I can still become a great player.
Ben Ingram
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“This is THE sound I’ve been looking for in a cup style wah.”
I just received my Harp Wah, and I already love it!
It’s waaaay more comfortable to use than a coffee or tea cup, plus it’s much easier to direct the sound into a mic. I look forward to recording with it.
Todd Parrott
US Top Gospel/Country/Blues -
“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.”
Andrew Nestler
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“Every harp player needs a Harp Wah to express themselves to the fullest!
Thank You Roly!!!”
Rob Paparozzi
Blood Sweat & Tears, Blues Brothers... -
“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 -
Excellent read!!!
Roly has mastered the art of story telling and telling the life of a travelling Harmonica musician.
John Turnbull
Musician -
“Best harmonica innovation in a long time.
It takes harp “muting” possibilities to a new level. Thanks, Roly!”