04 August, 2023

On July 28, 2023 I provided a Hohner-sponsored Harmonikids session to a gymnasium full of 60 underserved children at the the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood, CA. All students were fully focused and engaged throughout the 90 minute session. The room was filled with excitement and enthusiasm. The kids giggled with joy and astonishment as I entertained them. Then each was thrilled as I handed them new Hohner harmonicas on which I gently taught them to accurately play songs. They beamed with pride at their immediate success. It made a positive difference in the lives of these youth - joyfully boosting their confidence and self esteem. For most it was the first experience of learning to make music on a real musical instrument. Attached below is a note of thanks from the youth program coordinator Erwin Guzman. 

~ Gary Allegretto, Founding Director of Harmonikids (www.harmonikids.org)

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The Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood thank you so much for giving our kids the opportunity to learn and play the harmonica. Our kids were very interested in your presentation and had fun learning from your instruction. It was great seeing them quickly learn to play very popular songs in unison on the harmonica. They definitely had a great time and enjoy their new generous gift. Thanks!

~  Erwin Guzman, Boys & Girls Club Youth Program Coordinator