The Original, Since 1999! -Preserving This Wonderful,Traditional "Pocket Instrument" Through Our Children (Adults Too!)
*Bring This Highly Popular Visiting Artist Program To Your School Or Organization!
Fun And Educational! INSTANT HARMONICA! Available For School Residencies, Adult Classes, Summer Programs, Arts Councils, Clubs, Camps, Etc (All U.S.A.)
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Charlie Story is a highly acclaimed, professional harmonica player/teacher with over 35 years experience. (He performed for two years at the Palace theater, N.Y.C. in the Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical "The Will Rogers Follies") He continues to perform in numerous Musical Theater Productions throughout the U.S.A. You Can See His Complete Bio Here
In addition to performing, he visits dozens of schools and other organizations each year and teaches thousands of adults and children to play the harmonica instantly with his Very Popular, Fun, Educational "Harmonikidz" Harmonica Program!
Students also learn the very important role of the harmonica in American music, from Folk Songs to the Blues!
Visiting Artist,
Harmonica In Schools
Watch The Children Play After Only Two Lessons!
*See Some Schools That Have Enjoyed A Visit From "The HarmonicaMan"Here!
Blowin The Blues!
Charlie Plays "The Dill Pickle Rag"
(C)(P) Copyright Charlie Story 2009 ASCAP All Rights Reserved
"Very Popular Program" - South Carolina Arts Commision *****
"Charlie has a natural gift for teaching adults and children to play the harmonica with patience, flexibility and a sense of humor. His unique method enables students to play simple melodies The First Class! Children love the "Harmonica Man!" -North Carolina Arts Council - Mountain Arts Program *****
"One of the most popular and beneficial artists we have had, Can't wait to bring him back next year!" -Beth Caldwell, Media Coordinator, Old Fort Elementary School, Old Fort, N.C.
"WOW! My third graders were able to play quite a few traditional folk songs extremely well after only four lessons! All thechildren received their own harmonica and music book. Charlie has visited us three times so far. I highly recommend this program for other schools!" - Dr. Frank Robinson, Principal, Forest Heights Elementary School, Columbia, S.C. *****
"Thank you for a wonderful program that the kids truly enjoyed! Great Job Charlie! - Sarah Brown, Director, Summer Encounters Program, Christ School, Spartanburg, S.C. *****
Dear "Mr. Harmonica Man", Thank you sooo much for sharing your talent withmy first graders! They have enjoyed this and can't wait to take their musical instruments home! Thanks for aGREAT week! - Frances Louden, First Grade Teacher, Pine Street Elementary School, Spartanburg, S.C. *****
"Excellent! Can't believe how many songs they learned in such a short time! Amazing, Fun, Educational Program! Charlie's great withthe kids, they loved him. Can't wait to bring himback!"- Sally Germanaro, Music Teacher / Choir Director, Brevard Middle School, Brevard, N.C. *****
The best visiting artist we ever had! The children loved Charlie! All 250 second graders did a magical performance at the end of the residency and brought everyone to their feet!- Stunning! - Goose Creek Primary School, Goose Creek, S.C.
*Vist My BlogTo See What The Kids Have To Say! - Charlie
An American Tradition!
" In The 1940's, When Harmonica Bands Were Very Popular, Tens Of Thousands Of Children Learned To Play In The Public Schools! Let's Bring It Back! "
"Very Popular Program" - South Carolina Arts Commision *****
"Harmonikidz"
