Jeannie Li
Description
Jeannie Li, having just graduated from King’s College Old Boys’ Association Primary School. She started learning the harmonica at age 9 under the guidance of Master Lee Sheung-Ching and later continued her studies with Teacher Leung Pak-Yue.
Jeannie was part of her primary school’s harmonica and elite teams. She later joined the Hong Kong Harmonica Association’s St. James Youth Harmonica Orchestra (Little Ghost), traveling with them to Seoul and China to compete in harmonica competitions.
Over the years, Jeannie has participated in numerous local and international competitions, consistently achieving outstanding results. In August 2024, at the 14th Asia Pacific Harmonica Festival, she earned six awards (four first places and two second places), including the Bai Yan Sheng Cup Elite Challenge Solo Champion, second place in the Junior Chromatic Harmonica Solo, and first place in the Children’s Chromatic Harmonica Solo at both the 2023 Seoul International Harmonica Festival and the 2024 Taiwan Harmonica Music Festival.
Artist's Words
“Laelaps 48 is a lightweight harmonica packed with numerous features.
“First of all, the slider is soft, making it easier to control the speed when playing fast-paced pieces and scales. This allows for smooth, seamless playing while delivering the music I want to express—a perfect balance!
“In addition, the harmonica naturally has a larger volume, it’s effortless to maintain a bright and clear tone colour.
“What really sets this harmonica apart for me is its warm and mellow unique tone colour. It creates a welcoming, cozy atmosphere for the audience and adapts beautifully to different musical styles, making it easy for listeners to connect with the music.
In short, this harmonica has made playing more enjoyable for me, allowing me to express my thoughts through music with ease and leaving my worries behind.”