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The Harp Column Staff has been bringing you great editorial content, interviews, features, and reviews since 1993!
Body + Mind
No one wants to deal with pain while they play. Learn the keys to preventing injuries at your instrument.
For Comparison’s Sake
Comparing notes.
Practicing Joy
Practicing joy.
Recognizing Scam Wedding Inquiries
Recognizing online gig scams.
Finding Inspiration
Music for focus and fun.
Where There is Smoke, There is Fire
Where there is smoke…
New Issue Sneak Peek—March-April 2021
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Harp Column Podcast Episode 71
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
Together We Create
Composers, harpists, and harpist-composers share their advice for working together
Summer Harp Camp Roundup 2021
Harp camp might look a little different this year, but we’ve rounded up the details on nearly 40 programs happening in-person and online
this summer.
Five Things to Know About Virtual Harp Camp
Thinking about a virtual harp camp this summer? We’ll tell you what you need to know. —by Hannah Palquist
A Musical Call to the Polls
Playing for the vote.
Make it Happen
Harpists will make it happen.
Generating More Income
How to generate more income during COVID.
Valuable Editing
Ten new transcriptions of classic Tournier works.
Learning on the Job
On-the-job training.
New Issue Sneak Peek-January-February 2021
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Harp Column Podcast Episode 70
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Go Get the Grant
Tips and strategies to land grants from a professional grant writer and harpist. —by Elizabeth Huston
Lockdown Victories
Lockdown hasn’t been all bad. Harpists around the world tell us about the unique projects they’ve done with their unexpected time at home.
Return to the Concert Hall
Returning to the concert hall.
Come Along for the Journey
Enjoy the journey.
How to Cope With Arthritis
Dealing with osteoarthritis at the harp.
Finding Your Inspiration
New music for your new year —by Jan Jennings It is often interesting to learn…
Spreading More than Just Love
A wedding that spread more than love.
New Issue Sneak Peek
Check out the November-December 2020 issue of Harp Column!
Harp Column Podcast Episode 69
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 68
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
Navigating College in the Time of COVID
How to make the most of the “new normal” in college and beyond. —by Katherine Ventura.
The Art of Uselessness
How one harpist put her sudden abundance of time to use during COVID. —by Christa Grix
Lessons Learned From Lessons Given
Learning lessons from giving lessons.
Better Together
The truth about being together.
How to Disinfect a Harp
Experts Peter Wiley, Jakez Fraçois, and Ray Mooers discuss how to safely disinfect your harp.
Christmas is Coming
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas
No-look Music
Don’t look!
New Issue Sneak Peek
Check out the September-October 2020 issue of Harp Column!
Remembering Judith Liber (1940–2020)
—by Alice Giles Judith Liber, harpist and beloved mentor to many, passed away in Israel…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 67
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 66
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
Keeping the Beat
Got rhythm? Our experts share tips on understanding pulse, rhythm, and how to use your metronome. —by Kela Walton
Metronome Apps You Can Count On
We test eight of the most popular metronome apps to find out which ones are best for harpists. —by Kela Walton
Practice Makes Progress
Five ways to bring purpose to your daily practice. —by Rachel Lee Hall
Lessons With a Legend
How my time with jazz legend Dorothy Ashby shaped my life.
How to Host a Harpy Hour
How to host your harpy hour.
Livestreaming Hacks for Harpists
This article extra is part of How to Host a Harpy Hour in this issue.…
Should you oil your harp?
Experts Tom Bell, Carl Swanson, and Joseph Urban discuss whether it’s wise to oil your harp’s disc mechanism.
Broad Appeal
Solos that everyone will find appealing.
Buckle Up
Buckle up!
New Issue Sneak Peek—July-August 2020
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Harp Column Podcast Episode 64
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The World Stops But the Music Plays On
Harpists around the world are adapting to the sudden changes in our daily lives brought about by the global coronavirus pandemic.
Fine Tuning
Get your tuning technique in tip-top shape with some advice from our tuning experts. —by Kela Walton
Tuning Tips, Tricks, and Terminology
Practical Tuning Tips, Tricks, and Terminology This article extra is part of the feature article…
Top Apps for Tuning
Wondering which tuning apps are best for the harp? We test them out and rate the best ones. —by Kela Walton
365 Days of Harp
A practice streak for the record books. —by Rosanna Moore
Enjoy the Journey
Enjoying the journey. —by Grace Browning
Getting a Warmer Sound
Question: How do you get a warmer, supported sound when you play softly? I think…
Tunes for Inspiration
New music to help you get through social distancing. —by Jan Jennings
Always Good for a Laugh
Timeless Stories.
New Issue Sneak Peek—May-June 2020
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Harp Column Podcast Episode 63
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Harp Column Podcast Episode 62
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Navigating COVID-19 as a Harpist
UPDATED March 13, 2020 As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread around the world and…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 61
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The Uno and Only
Norwegian Uno Vesje carries on the tradition of the harpist-composer.
Recording in Progress
Find out how to make a great recording from the comfort of your home.
Sing Us a Song
Forget the guitar or the piano, these singer-songwriters use a harp to tell their stories. —by Sam Hickman
Practice Break
Take a walk to clear your head.
Confessions of an Anxious Harpist—Part 2
Tips to be well and stay well.
Understanding the Appoggiatura
Experts explain the appoggiatura.
Composition Made Modern
New books of popular Fauré works and writing for the harp.
Watch Your Step
Watch your step.
New Issue Sneak Peek—March-April 2020
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Harp Column Podcast Episode 60
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Harp Column Podcast Episode 59
Welcome to Harp Column Podcasts, where we go behind the stories in Harp Column with…
Harp on Board
Our popular harpmobile review is back! We give you the lowdown on two dozen vehicles to haul your harp. —by Alison Reese and Gabrielle Rabon
Behind the Harpmobile Review
A few more things you may be wondering about how we conduct the harpmobile review…
Now What?
Wandering off of the well worn path. —by Katy Wong
Hope Cowan
Hope Cowan wears many hats in Houston.
When to Raise Rates
Experts Anne Roos, Janelle Lake, and Felice Pomeranz discuss when and how to raise your rates.
Here Come the Holidays
New holiday arrangements to add to your gig book this fall.
It’s All Greek to Me
It’s all Greek to me.
New Issue Sneak Peek—September-October 2019
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Harp Column Podcast Episode 53
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The Many Languages of June Han
June Han might not be a household name in the U.S. harp world, but she should be. The Korean-born, French-trained, American-based harpist talks teaching, performing, and creating her career in New York City. —by Grace Browning
All the Time in the World
Managing all of your unstructured time as a freelancer can be the most difficult part of the job. Find out how the pros manage their time. —by Anne Sullivan
Finding Your Identity
Living a dual life. —by Catie Canale Pflaumer
Katherine Siochi
Katherine Siochi talks about lessons she has learned early in her professional career.
Applying to Music School
What questions should you ask when applying to music school? Experts Kirsten Agresta Copley, Elizabeth Richter, and Elzbieta Szmyt weigh in.
A Potpourri of Favorites
A potpourri of music holds something for everyone.
The Longest Short Gig
A short gig takes an unexpected turn.
A Magical Daydream Comes to Life
A harpist’s magical daydream.
Harp Column Podcast Episode 45
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Remembering Mary Bartlett (1915–2019)
Harpist, arranger, composer, pedagogue, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother —by Jacquelyn Bartlett At nearly 104 years old,…
20th Harp Contest in Israel Results
The 20th International Harp Contest in Israel takes place Oct. 15-25, 2018. Check here for the results…
Harp Column Podcast Episode 43
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20th International Harp Contest in Israel Preview
The 20th International Harp Contest in Israel begins this week! Curious about the competition? Here’s…
Remembering Jim Pinkerton
Jim Pinkerton (1950 – 2018) will be remembered for his exuberance, kindness, and hearty laugh.…
A Letter to My Younger Self
One professional harpist’s letter to her younger self.