Streaming Workshops from the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse
All workshops are conducted using Zoom.
Check out these quotes from participants of previous workshops.
featuring tunes from the “Klezmer Fiddle Tunes for Two” series
for folks who play violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorders, and alto recorders.
Pre-registration is required.
featuring tunes from the “Classical Tunes for Two - Volume 1” series
for folks who play violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins, soprano recorders, and alto recorders.
Pre-registration is required.
Workshops tailored for your group...
We are currently offering workshops in-person at your location as well as remotely via Zoom. Contact Debby or David to discuss the possibilities.
In-Person Harmonica Workshops
These popular workshops are conducted by David Seay who has been playing harmonica since 1973. Within the first few minutes participants (age 7 and up) will be playing actual folk songs on their very own harmonicas ($3.00 each).
David often includes a mini-workshop version as part of one of his Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau Programs. He also likes to feature harmonica workshops with one or more focus groups during a Nebraska Arts Council’s Artist in the Schools/Communities Residency.
These workshops may be individually contracted and tailored to fit your particular group and event.
Check out David’s Harmonica Workshop web page for more nitty-gritty details.
Quotes...
“I really enjoyed the workshop and the book you sent which will provide me with many hours of playing. This workshop was very suitable for recorder players.”
...Irish Workshop Participant
“Thanks for a wonderful workshop. The tempo was perfect and it was such fun trying the harmony part. You are a great teacher! Looking forward to more workshops!”
...Irish Workshop Participant
“Thank you for a really fascinating ornamentation lesson tonight! I love the added dimension the extra notes provide. Glad you encouraged me to pick up the soprano recorder again. I hadn’t played in a year!”
...Ornamentation Workshop Participant
“Your class gave me courage to sign up for a series of lessons. It was so helpful (and fun).”
...Ornamentation Workshop Participant
“Your hand-out material is WONDERFUL!!”
...Ornamentation Workshop Participant
“You really know how to make it fun as well as open one’s mind to many creative possibilities.”
...Scottish Workshop Participant
“Thank you for your wonderful workshops and the wonderful light and joy you bring to the world (literally, all around the world)!”
...Scandinavian Workshop Participant
“I enjoyed this morning’s workshop! I liked your arrangements of these tunes, as well as the medley choices. The quotations were fun as well. Your description of ornaments at the end of the Irish Medleys tune book is excellent! Thank you for presenting such clear and easy-to-understand descriptions and examples. I finally understand the differences between the various ornaments.”
...Irish Medley Workshop Participant
“It was fun. I always learn something new, artistically and technically, and of course, enjoy the quotes you share as well.”
...Irish Medley Workshop Participant
“I had a great time today. It was informative and entertaining.”
...Fiddle Contest Workshop Participant
“Thank you so much for bringing such a beautiful and relaxing
afternoon of harmonica magic to the MIT Community today- wonderful!
Was so great to learn how to play some family favorites -
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star & Happy Birthday!
And the miniature harmonica was fantastic!”
...Harmonica Helper Workshop for Beginners Participant
“Thank you so much for such a wonderful afternoon and evening. Wow was that fun.
I heard harmonica music from the trees (kids underneath) for the rest of the Chautauqua.
That was fun!!! Everyone enjoyed all of the instruments.”
...Committee Member
Grand Island Community Foundation Chautauqua 2013
“This presenter was awesome. He was very well prepared, enjoyable and interesting.”
...Harmonica Helper Workshop Participant
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