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Harmonica Studio Podcast

21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica players from all over the world, hosted by Yvonnick Prené.

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Episodes

Michael A. Easton - Custom Harmonicas, Hands-Free-Chromatic, Taking Care of Your Instrument

September 19, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Here is my conversation with harmonica tech Michael A. Easton.  Connect with Michael: https://customchromatics.com Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica players from all over the world, hosted by me, Yvonnick Prené. Instagram: instagram.com/HarmonicaStudio Facebook: facebook.com/harmonicastudio Discover Yvonnick's books: yvonnickprene.com/book Over the past year, I have produced over 600 step-by-step lessons to help chromatic harmonica players to practice bet...

Sigmund Groven - Classical Harmonica, Tommy Reilly, Advice for beginners, Concert Harmonica Polle

August 24, 2020 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Here is my conversation with Norwegian chromatic harmonica player Sigmund Groven.  Connect with Sigmund: https://sigmundgroven.com Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica players from all over the world, hosted by me, Yvonnick Prené. Instagram: instagram.com/HarmonicaStudio Facebook: facebook.com/harmonicastudio Discover Yvonnick's books: yvonnickprene.com/book Over the past year, I have produced over 600 step-by-step lessons to help chromatic harmonica players...

Sigmund Groven - Classical Harmonica, Tommy Reilly, Advice for beginners, Concert Harmonica Polle

August 24, 2020 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Here is my conversation with Norwegian chromatic harmonica player Sigmund Groven.  Connect with Sigmund: https://sigmundgroven.com Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica players from all over the world, hosted by me, Yvonnick Prené. Instagram: instagram.com/HarmonicaStudio Facebook: facebook.com/harmonicastudio Discover Yvonnick's books: yvonnickprene.com/book Over the past year, I have produced over 600 step-by-step lessons to help chromatic harmonica players...

Laurent Maur - DM 48, Youpi Quartet, Bass Harmonica, Switch Corner

July 06, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

Here is my conversation with French jazz chromatic harmonica player Laurent Maur.  Connect with Laurent: https://www.laurentmaur.com Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica players from all over the world, hosted by me, Yvonnick Prené. Instagram: instagram.com/HarmonicaStudio Facebook: facebook.com/harmonicastudio Discover Yvonnick's books: yvonnickprene.com/book Over the past year, I have produced over 600 step-by-step lessons to help chromatic harmonica playe...

Tom Stryker: Harmonica Big Band, Cruise Ship Gigs, Jazz Harmonica, NAAM

May 18, 2020 20:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Here is my conversation with Nevada based jazz chromatic harmonica player and arranger Tom Stryker.  Connect with Tom: https://www.facebook.com/tom.stryker.5 For more episodes please visit: harmonicastudio.yvonnickprene.com Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica players from all over the world, hosted by me, Yvonnick Prené. Instagram: instagram.com/HarmonicaStudio Facebook: facebook.com/harmonicastudio Discover Yvonnick's books: yvonnickprene.com/book Over th...

Adam Glasser: Jazz Harmonica, Working with Sting, Playing the Hohner CX 12, Practice Tips, The NHL

April 12, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Here is my conversation with London based jazz chromatic harmonica player and composer Adam Glasser.  Connect with Adam: http://www.adamglassermusic.com For more episodes please visit: harmonicastudio.yvonnickprene.com Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica players from all over the world, hosted by me, Yvonnick Prené. Instagram: instagram.com/HarmonicaStudio Facebook: facebook.com/harmonicastudio Discover Yvonnick's books: yvonnickprene.com/book Over the pas...

Mauricio Einhorn: A Life in Music, His Favorite Harmonicaists, "Batida Diferente", Advice for Learning Jazz Harmonica, Toots Thielemans

March 31, 2020 02:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

My guest today is Brazil legend harmonica player and composer Mauricio Einhorn. Mauricio has written world-class classics, such as: Batida Diferente and Estamos Aí. His songs have been recorded by Tom Jobim, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Mann, Paquito d'Rivera among many other greats. It was a huge honor to talk to Mauricio and share a few notes over Corcovado with him at the end of our conversation. Check out Mauricio's interview he did with SPAH in 1993 at https://www.harmonicastudio.yvonnic...

Gabriel Grossi, Brazilian Music, Finding your own voice, his collaborations, Mauricio Einhorn

February 25, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

My guest today is Brazilian chromatic harmonica player Gabriel Grossi. I met Gabriel in Paris near fifteen years ago as he was on tour with Hamilton de Hollanda. He has done  recordings and concerts with big names from Brazilian and worldwide music such as Hermeto Pascoal, Chico Buarque, Ivan Lins, Dave Matthews and Milton Nascimento. In this episode we talk about his new album #em Movimento - Ao Vivo,  Brazilian Harmonica player Mauricio Einhorn, his favorite mic, the Suzuki bass harmonica ...

Gabriel Grossi, Brazilian Music, Finding your own voice, his collaborations, Mauricio Einhorn

February 25, 2020 18:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

My guest today is Brazilian chromatic harmonica player Gabriel Grossi. I met Gabriel in Paris near fifteen years ago as he was on tour with Hamilton de Hollanda. He has done  recordings and concerts with big names from Brazilian and worldwide music such as Hermeto Pascoal, Chico Buarque, Ivan Lins, Dave Matthews and Milton Nascimento. In this episode we talk about his new album #em Movimento - Ao Vivo,  Brazilian Harmonica player Mauricio Einhorn, his favorite mic, the Suzuki bass harmonica ...

Phil Duncan: Mel Bay, Hohner Rocket, Vietnam War & Advice for Beginners

January 30, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

My conversation with harmonica player and legendary educator Phil Duncan. In this episode Phil tells his journey as a music teacher and writer for Mel Bay publication, his favorite Hohner models, advice for beginners and much more! Connect with Phil: Facebook For more episodes please visit: harmonicastudio.yvonnickprene.com Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica players from all over the world, hosted by me, Yvonnick Prené. Instagram: instagram.com/HarmonicaSt...

Boaz Kim, Harmonica Repair, Bass Harmonica, Practicing Classical Pieces

January 15, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Here is my conversation with diatonic harmonica player Boaz Kim. When I first met Boaz at SPAH in Tulsa Oklahoma during his performance with Winslow Yerxa I was struck by his virtuosity on the instrument. I learned later that he could play as well the bass, chord, tremolo and chromatic harmonica!  In this episode Boaz talks about harmonica customization and repair, learning classical pieces, his love for the bass harmonica and much more! Connect with Boaz: instagram.com/bkimmusic For more e...

Tim Gonzalez: Latin Music, Natural Minor Tuning, Hohner Harmonicas and Harp Gumbo

January 05, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Here is my conversation with diatonic harmonica player Tim Gonzalez. I met Tim last summer at SPAH in Tulsa Oklahoma at the Hohner booth. We started to jam on the spot, him on a Natural minor tuned Special 20 and myself on a Rocket harmonica. It was a special moment! In this episode Tim talks about his desire to bring the harmonica into Latin music, his upcoming album "Harp Combo", advice for practicing harmonica and much more! Connect with Tim: https://www.timgonzalez.net For more episodes...

Olivier Ker Ourio: Composition, Toots Thielemans, Thoughts on Music, New York City

December 25, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Here is my conversation with French chromatic harmonica player Olivier Ker Ourio. I met Olivier when I was a teenager growing up in Paris and learning how to play the chromatic harp. I always enjoyed listening to his music. In this episode Olivier talks about his inspirations behind his upcoming albums "Singular Insularity", how he write original music, his friendship with Toots Thielemans, his stay in New York City, the importance of being yourself and a lot more! Connect with Olivier: www...

Bill Barrett - Gypsy Jazz, Harmonica Techniques, Making it in L.A & Finding Your Own Voice

December 18, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

I had a great time talking  with Los Angeles based Jazz chromatic harmonica player Bill Barrett. Bill is an Hohner endorsee and plays the CX 12. I dig his musicality, strong sense of rhythm, his sophisticated use of bending, switch corner and tongue blocking techniques. In this episode we are talking about his busy work as a sideman, advice for chromatic harmonica players, his life in LA and how to develop an original voice on the chromatic harmonica. Connect with Bill Barrett: www.facebook...

Bill Barrett - Gypsy Jazz, Harmonica Techniques, Making it in L.A & Finding Your Own Voice

December 18, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

I had a great time talking  with Los Angeles based Jazz chromatic harmonica player Bill Barrett. Bill is an Hohner endorsee and plays the CX 12. I dig his musicality, strong sense of rhythm, his sophisticated use of bending, switch corner and tongue blocking techniques. In this episode we are talking about his busy work as a sideman, advice for chromatic harmonica players, his life in LA and how to develop an original voice on the chromatic harmonica. Connect with Bill Barrett: www.facebook...

Winslow Yerxa: The Harmonica Collective, SPAH, How to Breathe Properly

November 29, 2019 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Here is my conversation with author, composer, diatonic and chromatic harmonica player Winslow Yerxa. Winslow is the author of the best selling books Harmonica for Dummies and Blues Harmonica for Dummies. He is know worldwide for his deep knowledge of harmonica history and techniques. In this episode we are talking about SPAH (Society Fo the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica), Larry Adler, How to Breathe properly and a lot more! Connect with Winslow: winslowyerxa.com For more e...

Filip Jers: Scandinavian Music, Growing up in Sweden, His Advice to Beginners.

November 18, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

I'm glad to share with you my conversation with Swedish harmonica player Filip Jers. Filip plays diatonic & chromatic harmonicas as well as cello, accordion and guitar! I love his recordings of traditional Scandinavian and also his solo album Spiro. In this episode we talk about how nature has influenced his music, customizing harmonicas, advice for beginners, his encounter with Toots Thielemans and a lot more! Connect with Filip: www.filipjers.com For more episodes please visit: harmonicas...

Filip Jers: Scandinavian Music, Growing up in Sweden, His Advices to Beginners.

November 18, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

I'm glad to share with you my conversation with Swedish harmonica player Filp Jers. Filip plays diatonic & chromatic harmonicas as well as cello, accordion and guitar! I love his recordings of traditional Scandinavian and also his solo album Spiro. In this episode we talk about how nature has influenced his music, customizing harmonicas, advices for beginners, his encounter with Toots Thielemans and a lot more! Connect with Filip: www.filipjers.com For more episodes please visit: harmonicas...

Jeff Pittson: Toots Thielemans, Practice Routines & Hands-Free Harmonica Holder

November 10, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

My conversation with pianist and chromatic harmonica, Jeff Pittson. We talk about "The Pittson Family Band", his favorite Toots Thielemans' albums, his recent piano solo release the "Dietrick Variations", how to practice jazz on the chromatic harp and his positive experience learning harmonica through Harmonica Studio. Connect with Jeff: www.jeffpittson.com For more episodes please visit: harmonicastudio.yvonnickprene.com Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica ...

Jeff Pittson: Toots Thielemans, Practice Routines & Hands-Free Harmonica Holder

November 10, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

My conversation with pianist and chromatic harmonica, Jeff Pittson. We talk about "The Pittson Family Band", his favorite Toots Thielemans' albums, his recent piano solo release the "Dietrick Variations", how to practice jazz on the chromatic harp and his positive experience learning harmonica through Harmonica Studio. Connect with Jeff: www.jeffpittson.com For more episodes please visit: harmonicastudio.yvonnickprene.com Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica ...

Rob Paparozzi: Best Advices to Harmonica Players, The Value of Mentors, Making it in NYC

October 29, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

My conversation with singer, diatonic and chromatic harmonica, educator Rob Paparozzi about taking lessons with Toots Thielemans, his Grammy Nominated album Etruscan Soul, playing Broadway shows as a harmonica player, his set up for gigs and thoughtful advices for beginner harmonica players. Connect with Rob: robpaparozzi.com For more episodes please visit: harmonicastudio.yvonnickprene.com Harmonica Studio Podcast features conversations with pro harmonica players from all over the world,...