Featured lessons for October 2024

Learn some new skills this month with Harp Column Academy!

Chromatic scales—part 1

Taught by Park Stickney

In this lesson, Park Stickney teaches how to play a basic chromatic scale on the pedal harp. “The problem is when we try to do too many things at once. What I would do, is I wouldn’t freak out…”

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Moonlight

Taught by Lynne Aspnes

In this lesson, Lynne Aspnes teaches to play “Moonlight” from Graded Recital Series, Vol. 1, by Susann McDonald.

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Practice tip #5: isolated microsections

Taught by Rachel O’Brien

In this lesson, Rachel O’Brien explains how to isolate “microsections” for more efficient practice. “Unless you’re in the last stages of learning a piece, it’s always a good idea to practice in small sections.”

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The Foggy Dew

Taught by Jaymee Haefner

In this lesson, Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play “The Foggy Dew,” from First Harp Book, arrange by Betty Paret.

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Minor Triads

Taught by Felice Pomeranz

In this lesson, Felice Pomeranz teaches how to build minor triads and identify the sound between major and minor. “Hear the difference between the [chord qualities] of the major and minor.”

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Featured lessons for April 2025

Focus on the basics this month with Harp Column Academy! Reinforce your posture, sound production, music theory, and more!

Featured lessons for March 2025

Understanding Irish style—part 1 Taught by Gráinne Hambly In this lesson, Gráinne Hambly teaches about the harp's role in traditional Irish music. "If you want to learn more about Irish music, for me the key is listening to a lot of music—as much as possible, and not...