Hey ya'll! I'm Bryn, professional session harmonica player based in Nashville. I specialize in virtuosic harmonica solos and would love to play on your next record. I've recorded solos for many local and international artists and release my own original music as well. I have every harmonica key, multiple tunings, and can play complex horn-like melodies in any genre. My qualifications: * Graduated with a BA (honors) in music from York University in 2012 * 1st place instrumentalist in the 2024 Charleston International Music Competition * 1st place winner in the 2015 Landmark Events Showcase Festival (as part of Taylor & Bryn) * Silver medalist for creativity/originality in the 2024 Global Music Awards for "Mr.Breathe" * Finalist in the 2024 Synapse Star Search competition (US-wide) * Have taught over 3,000 1 on 1 harmonica lessons to date * Selected for CMI’s Artist Entrepreneur program in 2021 * Received funding for debut EP from the Ontario Arts Council in 2021 * Featured actor and harmonica performer in the 2025 feature film "Stealing the Sky" directed by Megan Follows * Three original songs featured in the "Stealing the Sky" soundtrack * Provided solo harmonica scoring for Stealing the Sky" * Harmonica featured in CBC Gem’s "Rockin’ the Coffin" (2020) * Harmonica featured in Danger Dolan’s "The Ant Who Complains All Day" (2016) * Harmonica featured in JbyJ’s "Me & My Harmonica" (winner of Best Documentary at CEMA 2017) * Session harmonica player for artists including Goldpine, Anna Gutmanis, Taylor Abrahamse, Steve Koven, and more * Performed at Americana-Fest 2023 in Nashville alongside Goldpine * Creator of the BENDR harmonica app featuring lessons, songs, riffs, and community features If you're looking for a killer harmonica solo, shoot me a message about your project and budget and we'll take it from there. If you'd like to hear some of harmonica playing, check out my instagram @brynscottgrimes or visit my website: w w w "dot" brynscottgimes "dot" com Looking forward to it! Cheers -Bryn