Artists-in-Schools promo video: Hal Walker 2

Under Hal Walker's instruction, Washington Elementary 3rd and 4th Graders sing and play "When the Saints Go Marching In." Hal Walker has developed a highly effective method of harmonica instruction called "Harmonica for the 21st Century" which uses hand motions and singing to learn the basics of "Blow" and "Draw."

Hal Walker is a musical breath of fresh air. He's a singer, a songwriter and a musical explorer. A natural born performer and teacher, he is truly one of a kind. His warm and passionate style delights and engages audiences of all ages. Hal's original songs celebrate community, diversity, creativity and local history. His soaring baritone voice is an Ohio treasure.

A talented multi-instrumentalist, Hal Walker composes and improvises on the guitar, piano, harmonica and a variety of world instruments that you'll have to see in order to believe! A musical innovator, Hal has a particular talent for finding an instrument associated with another culture, exploring the instruments tradition then and making it his own by playing it in unique ways that seem to transcend time and culture. His specialty is teaching and playing musical instruments that "fit in your pocket." Just wait 'till you see the African "Ba-na-'ku-las!"

Hal Walker has a soothing rapport with audiences and a passion for passing on the tradition of expressing ourselves through music. With a subtle and inviting force, Mr. Walker puts music into the hands and hearts of the people of Ohio.


Artists-in-Schools is a program of the Greater Columbus Arts Council. For more information, visit http://www.gcac.org/arts-education/ais/index.php

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• Greater Columbus Arts Council
• GCAC
• Hal Walker
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• harmonica
• music education
• Artists in Schools
• when the saints
• music