Harmonica Playathon

In what promises to be an unmissable event, Millers Music are holding the biggest music lesson in Cambridge that will see hundreds learn to play a new musical instrument. On 17th March you are invited to Cambridge Corn Exchange, pick up a harmonica and start playing. The ‘harmonica genius’ Steve Lockwood will guide you through the basics and have everyone playing along. You can even keep the harmonica as long as you promise to keep playing!

The Harmonica Playathon is part of National Learn To Play Day; an initiative that provides free music lessons across the country. Whether you have never played, used to play or always play it is a chance to pick up a new instrument and just have a go. Simon Pollard, Owner of Millers Music, comments ‘this is an exciting opportunity to share the benefits of music and impact it can have. Music education struggles due to the lack of budget and resource, at Millers we aim to make music accessible to all and with a thriving musical community, Cambridge is the perfect place to hold the biggest music lesson this Learn To Play Day!’
Steve Lockwood has written harmonica parts for Tom Jones, recorded with the Royal Philharmonic and played with legendary harmonicist Larry Adler, he has taught harmonica workshops not only in Cambridge but around the world for years. He has teamed up with Millers Music to inspire you to learn a new musical instrument and believes ‘the humble harmonica can be learned at any age and is the perfect introduction or reintroduction to music due to its versatility. I am thrilled to be a part Learn To Play 2018 and can’t wait to play!’
The Harmonica Playathon takes place on Saturday 17th March 11am at Cambridge Corn Exchange. Everyone who attends will receive a free harmonica on the door, all you have to do is grab your friends and play along! Visit millersmusic.co.uk/learn-to-play to register and be in with a chance to win a private lesson with Steve.

Let us know you are coming! @MillersMusic #HarmonicaPlayathon
 
Notes to editors

For more information on Learn to Play Day visit musicforall.org.uk/learntoplayday and Steve Lockwood visit steve-lockwood.com

Established in 1856, Millers has become known for its ‘music for all’ ethos thanks to its unique finance options on musical instruments of all value. Stocking a wide range of instruments with a large piano showroom, the store actively encourages people to try before they buy, dispelling any preconceptions about music stores.

For more information about this event or Millers Music, please contact Adele Scrivener by calling 01223 354452 or emailing adele@millersmusic.co.uk