October 24-27, 2024

Join us for a long weekend of all things harmonica - great instructors, classes, jams, and a concert, too.

Artistic Director, Kim Field has been a professional harmonica player, singer, and songwriter for four decades. He's gathering a stellar group of players and teachers who will help you reach the next level in your harmonica playing and performing.

Come join us in 2024!

 

What does the Harmonica Northwest schedule look like?

Check out the 2023 Schedule while we're working on 2024.

Thursday
Wright Hall
3:00 PM Arrival & Check-in
4:15 PM Welcome & Orientation
5:50 PM Meal servers to dining hall
6:00 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Staff intros, class overviews, Q&A with instructors
10:00 PM  Quiet time in Wright Hall  (Jams use Greenhouse)
Friday Wright Hall
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM--Class 1 Groove Class 1: Joe Filisko & Eric Noden
10:30 AM Break
10:45--Class 2 Repertoire 1: Andrew Alli
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM--Class 3 Tongue Blocking: Joe Filisko
2:30 PM Break
2:45 PM--Class 4 Chromatic Harmonica: Ross Garren
4:15 PM Break
4:30 PM Instructors Discuss Topics Suggested by Students
7:00 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Zoom Session with Celebrity Harmonica Player
10:00 PM  Quiet time in Wright Hall (Jams use Greenhouse)
 
Saturday Wright Hall
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00:00 AM--Class 1 Groove 2: Joe Filisko & Eric Noden
10:30 AM Break
10:45--Class 2 Writing a Blues Song: Andrew Alli
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM--Class 3 All Instructors: Harmonica Influences
2:30 PM Break
2:45 PM--Class 4  Playing in Different Contexts: Ross Garren
4:15 PM Break
4:30 AM Playing in First Position: Kim Field
6:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Staff Concert
10:00 PM  Quiet time in Wright Hall (Jams use Greenhouse)
Sunday
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:15 AM Pack-up time, early jam, or sleep in
10:30 AM Last Jam
11:30 AM Debrief with students and instructors
12:00 PM Lunch
Depart by 1pm

 

 

Learn more about the musicians you'll get to learn and make music with.

Testimonials from 2022:

“Superb instruction AND entertainment. The setting, accommodations, and food were absolutely superb in every way.”

“The best harmonica event I’ve ever been to!! Some of the nicest teachers/performers in the world.”

“This workshop was world-class quality. Now I have more of a roadmap of what to practice!!!!”

“A great experience where we learned, played, shared ideas and experiences. We also made friendships with others that share the same love of playing the harmonica. You and the instructors taught us some of the subtleties and basics that we needed to advance our skills. I really appreciate how the instructors bonded with the attendees all during the 3-plus days. It was a great to jam and interact with you guys! I highly recommend attending for anyone who wants to gain knowledge for improving and have a good time doing it. You can be sure I’ll be there next year!”

“Already looking forward to next year! Such a fantastic camp with some truly committed players and instructors. Even a complete novice like me was made to feel comfortable and worthy of the expertise these guys exude. Harmonica players at every level were here and able to get maximum benefit from this fun and exciting camp.”

“I was a bit concerned, as a more beginning level player, the instruction would be beyond me. I came away with some very specific skills to practice that give me a roadmap to move forward. The instructors, fellow students, and staff could not have been more friendly and kind! Gorgeous setting and delicious meals! I will be back next year!”

“This was quite a special ‘first of’ and I am more than fortunate to have attended. The selection of instructors was just perfect in all ways.”

“I can’t say enough about the classes and the entire course! It was really terrific. It was an excellent teaching experience, even for a relatively newcomer to the harmonica!! Congrats on a VERY successful program.”

“I’ve been to several harmonica weekends and although I’ve gotten something from each of them, this one stands out as exceptionally good. Joe Filisko’s expert teaching was a great opportunity to revisit the building blocks of harp playing, something I need to do every so often in order for me to make progress as a player. Andrew Alli’s teaching and soulful playing and beautiful tone were truly inspirational, and Ross Garren’s superb playing and introductions to other styles of playing make me want to explore new ways to play harp. Kim did a great job pulling the weekend together, and setting an overall tone that was supportive, collegial, and a lot of fun. Well done!”

“Already looking forward to next year! Such a fantastic camp with some truly committed players and instructors. Even a complete novice like me was made to feel comfortable and worthy of the expertise these guys exude. Harmonica players at every level were able to get maximum benefit from this fun and exciting camp. Thanks to Kim and all the great instructors.”

Kim Field interviews the faculty for Harmonica Northwest: