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Jaymee Haefner
Classical repertoire and technique
As harpists we so often deal with similar issues. At the end of the day we’re all individuals, yet we’re still bound by some of the same common issues.
As harpists we so often deal with similar issues. At the end of the day we’re all individuals, yet we’re still bound by some of the same common issues.
Jaymee Haefner’s performances have been described by Daniel Buckley as possessing “an air of dreamy lyricism… interlocking melody lines with the deftness of a dancer’s footwork.” Joseph Gold wrote that her “subtlety of touch reminded [him] of the immortal Nicanor Zabaleta.” Jaymee has taught at the University of North Texas (UNT) since 2006 and was appointed as director of undergraduate studies for the College of Music in 2010.
An avid supporter of new compositions for harp, Jaymee Haefner has commissioned and premiered several new works, including In Arkadia for horn and harp by Gary Schocker (Los Angeles, 2015), Better than One and Snow for harp duet by Gary Schocker (New Orleans, 2015), and Music for Violin and Harp by Patricio Da Silva (Atlanta, 2016). She was featured at the 50th Anniversary American Harp Society (AHS) National Conference in New York City, the 2014 AHS National Conference in New Orleans, and the 2016 AHS National Conference in Atlanta, premiering a new work for violin and harp which was commissioned by an American Harp Society, Inc. grant. She has also performed throughout the Dallas‐Fort Worth area, Los Angeles, Colorado, in Mexico, the Czech Republic and Russia. Jaymee has performed under the direction of several notable conductors, including Jaap van Zweden (Dallas Symphony Orchestra), Roger Nierenberg (Music Paradigm), David Syrus (Royal Opera), and David Stern (Crested Butte Music Festival).
Her recordings include features with the Bloomington Pops Orchestra, Daniel Narducci, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz, and James Boldin; she has joined several notable musicians on stage, including Johnny Mathis, Ben Folds, The Canadian Tenors, and The Texas Tenors. She regularly writes for The Harp Column and published a biography entitled The Legend of Henriette Renié and presented lectures at the 2014 World Harp Congress (WHC) in Sydney, the 2008 WHC in Amsterdam and the 2009 AHS Institute in Salt Lake City. Jaymee was Chairman of the 2011 AHS Institute and has served as treasurer for the World Harp Congress (WHC) and the National Harp Association Liaison for the WHC Review publication.
Dr. Haefner’s current projects include her Better than One duo with harpist Emily Mitchell and her Crimson duo with violinist Matt Milewski; both duos released CD recordings in 2015. She obtained her bachelor of music and master of music degrees from the University of Arizona and her doctor of music degree from Indiana University. When she isn’t on stage, Dr. Haefner trains in karate with her son, and earned her first degree black belt in 2015.
You can learn more about Jaymee Haefner at www.theprofessionalharpist.com.
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Jaymee Haefner
9—The performer’s triangle
Jaymee Haefner shows how to use the "Performer's Triangle" to evaluate your playing and become a more confident performer.
8—The iron triangle
Jaymee Haefner explains how the "Iron Triangle" can lead to more efficient practice.
7—The practice goal pyramid
Jaymee Haefner talks about the importance of bite size goals.
6—Take a break and stretch it out
Jaymee Haefner shows how what you do off the practice bench can help you on the practice bench.
5—Play, listen, adjust, repeat
Jaymee Haefner shows how to assess your own playing and be a better teacher for yourself.
4—Roll the dice
Jaymee Haefner shows how to break your music into small sections for more efficient practice.
2—Plug it in
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to record yourself to gain practice feedback.
3—Stick to it
Jaymee Haefner shows her tricks for using Post-it notes and highlighter tape to practice more efficiently.
1—Plan it out
In this lesson Jaymee discusses how to make a plan to focus on what you want to work on.
The Little Fountain
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play "Little Fountain," by Samuel O. Pratt.
Nocturne with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play "Nocturne" from "Trois Pieces Faciles," by Marcel Grandjany.
Grand Mere Raconte une Histoire with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play "Grand Mere Raconte Une Histoire" ("Grandmother Tells a Story"), by Henriette Renié.
A Moorish Garden with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play "A Moorish Garden," from "The Magic Road," by Nancy Gustavson.
Lai et Rotrouenge
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play two classic pieces arranged by Sam Milligan.
Petite Berceuse with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play "Petite Berceuse," by Alphonse Hasselmans.
The Foggy Dew with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play "The Foggy Dew," from First Harp Book, arrange by Betty Paret.
Chorale
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play "Chorale," from "Graded Recital Series Vol. 1," by Linda Rollo.
Crossovers
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play crossovers, an important skill for playing scales on the harp.
Tuning with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to tune.
Muffling with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches the basic technique for muffling with two hands.
Trills with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play a two-handed trill.
Harmonics with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to execute beautiful right and left hand harmonics.
Thumb slides with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play thumb slides.
Glissandos
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play a basic glissando.
Flat left hand
Jaymee Haefner teaches the technique for playing with a flat left hand, also known as "etoufée."
Rolled chords with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to execute beautifully rolled chords.
Arpeggios with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play basic arpeggios.
Crossunders
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play crossunders, an important skill for playing scales on the harp.
Tone production with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to build beautiful tone production.
Playing multiple fingers
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play multiple fingers.
Playing a Single Finger
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to play a single finger.
Closing with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches one of the most fundamental harp techniques: how to close your fingers.
Hand position with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to build basic hand position.
Sitting at the harp with Jaymee Haefner
Jaymee Haefner teaches how to sit properly at the harp.