Carson Chan
Description
Carson Chan Chun Ho (陳晉浩), aged 10, hails from Hong Kong and is a pupil at King’s College Old Boys’ Association Primary School 1. He began learning the harmonica at the age of seven under the guidance of Harry Choi. With his teacher’s patient mentorship, Carson achieved remarkable success in 2024, winning both the test piece and own choice titles in the Junior Division of the Hong Kong Inter-School Harmonica Competition, as well as first place in the Junior Solo category at the 77th Hong Kong Schools Music Festival.
In 2025, he triumphed at the 11th Seoul International Harmonica Festival, claiming the Elementary Chromatic Harmonica Solo Championship and the prestigious Mayor of Seoul Grand Prize, awarded for the highest overall score across the competition.
Artist's Words
“I previously performed Corona Attack, composed by Cy Leo, on a Suzuki Sirius harmonica. However, as the instrument’s air-tightness was not ideal, I turned to DMing to upgrade it with an aluminium comb and Laelaps One cover plates.
Upon receiving the modified instrument, I immediately noticed a marked improvement in air-tightness, resulting in greater efficiency and reduced air consumption. The high register also became noticeably brighter and more resonant — a refinement that contributed to my winning the prestigious Mayor of Seoul Grand Prize for the highest overall score at the 2025 Seoul International Harmonica Festival.”