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		Harmonica Masterclass Lesson Series Special One Day Seminar

On Saturday February 28th, 2004 The Harmonica Masterclass Workshop and Sonny Jr. presents a one day seminar and concert featuring Sonny Jr., David Barrett, Fritz Hasenpusch, Mitch Kashmar, Gary Smith, Chris "Hammer" Smith, John Garcia, Steve Freund and other guests on TONE.

This class covered Amplifiers (History, Speakers, Cabinets, Head, Tube Subs & Demonstrations with custom and vintage amps), Microphones (History, Bodies, Cartridges, Common Customization & Custom Mics), FX (Tube Distortion vs. Analog Distortion, Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Multi FX Processors & More), Sound on Stage & Studio (Microphone Technique [proper holding for best tone]; Amplifier Choice [Size for Venue] & Mic; Stage Setup and Micing; Setting up Controls; and Studio Amp Choice & Micing) and a Tone Panel with all of the artists to discuss the creation of what we consider to be good blues harmonica tone.

The class was well attended and was a big success (both the workshop and the memorable concert). Below are some pictures of the event. Thanks to Mark, Kay and Dennis for taking pictures.

Information about his new amp can be found at http://www.sonnyjr.com/.

David Barrett addressing the students.

Sonny teaching his class on amplifiers. Below showing his new amp.

L-R: Gary Smith, Sonny Jr., David Barrett & Mitch Kashmar

Fritz Hasenpusch speaking to students after our microphone workshop.

The wall of amps that people where able to play at the workshop.

The tone panel before the concert.

Sonny Jr. (L) and Mitch Kashmar (R) playing.

Sonny playing an amazing Sonny Terry tribute.

Chris Smith

Steve Freund

John Garcia

Mitch Kashmar

Gary Smith w/David Barrett's School of the Blues All-Star Band

Gary & Mitch having a good time on the final number.

Final number

The Picture: L-R: John Garcia, Kevin Coggins, David Barrett, Sonny Jr., Mitch Kashmar,
Gary Smith, Frank De Rose & Steve Freund.

Mitch Kashmar, Sonny Jr., David Barrett & Chris "Hammer" Smith