In January of 2023 Harp Column magazine began a new article series called "Tear-Out Tunes"—free sheet music for pedal and lever harp, included in each issue of the magazine by some of our most exciting Harp Column Music composers. In this episode, host Dr. Kristina...
It's that time of year again! This year's holiday listening party is packed with exciting new arrangements and originals that are sure to keep your holiday gig book merry and bright! For more practical harp news and information visit www.harpcolumn.com, and...
Dive into a new genre and find a new source of inspiration in Kirsten Agresta Copely's new album Aquamarine. In this episode, you'll hear from Kirsten herself about the creation of the album, as well as three pieces from Aquamarine that are available for purchase on...
Bach’s music has long inspired performers and scholars to revisit and adapt the Baroque master’s works for modern instruments, including the harp. From Henriette Renié and Marcel Grandjany in the 20th century to Laura Sherman and Catrin Finch in recent years, the...
A new year, a new you! a journey towards harp happiness: If you can't tell I have a thing for categorizations and continued threads. Maybe this is why I loved the Harry Potter books so much... I can never get enough of a good thing! This blog series will be focused...
For anyone who would like to know more about Elizabeth Landis, please feel free to visit her website! Mindfulness techniques: (these techniques were taken from MindBodyGreen.com) 1. The Bell Listening Exercise Ring a bell and ask the kids to listen closely to the...
Good teaching tools are abundant in our community. We are extremely fortunate to have some truly brilliant minds in the harp family, that share their gifts readily. All you have to do is search in the "methods" section of any store that sells harp music and you will...
So, I had a new experience last week. My first Florida hurricane! Having grown up in Virginia, and experienced a few tropical storms as well as a weak hurricane or two I considered myself totally prepared for what was to come. What I wasn't prepared for was the...
Harp Column Podcast Episode 17 Accompanying blog Katherine Siochi's upcoming AHS Concert Artist recitals: October 30 North Jersey AHS Chapter Recital (Ewing, NJ) Sunday, October 30, 2016 6:00pm 7:00pm TCNJ-Mayo Concert Hall March 3 & 4 Pittsburgh AHS...
How flexible are you on lesson payments? I have been thinking a lot about this. If you read my last Teachers Corner blog, you will know that I did an intensive studio growth coaching with saxophonist and studio guru Jessica Voigt Page. One of the biggest takeaways...
Makers gonna make If there is one thing that I love most about our community it would be the spirit and creativity of its members. I am constantly surprised, inspired, and excited by the work that all of you do and feel like it's my responsibility to share that great...
Do you warmup? Or do you sit down at your instrument and jump right into practicing? The main technical elements and hand positions of harp playing came relatively naturally to me so I never put much thought into warming up. Sure, at an orchestra rehearsal I'll play...
How do you design your recital programs? If you are in school you will most likely say that your teacher dictates at least some of what you play, and you fill in the rest with desires of your own. If you are a professional and are out in the working world chances...
How much time do you spend in the car? The time spent driving to work, to and from gigs, to the store, and gym all adds up week to week. On a weekly basis during high season here in Miami I can be in my car at least 5-10 hours a week traveling around for work. On a...
Harp Column Podcast Episode 14 If you've had a chance to listen to the latest episode of Harp Column Podcast you'll know that the focus article is my most recent contribution, Adapting to Special Needs, and features guests Stephanie Ganacoplos and Jessica Bogacik....
Last weekend I was playing for a cocktail hour at the Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Miami when it happened. Everything was going well. The hotel had self-parking (I'll pay $30 not to have to deal with valet any day), the event was moved inside due to rain (not to...
AHS Atlanta 2016 Working for Harp Column has brought so many wonderful things into my life. Sharing my ideas and passions here, and through the podcast, has given me a drive to create and be creative, opened my mind to the potential of our field, and most...
As promised in episode 12 of Harp Column Podcast, please enjoy these recordings of Hannah Lash's music performed by the composer! Also be sure to check out the Q&A with Hannah to learn more. Stalk [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpy8dplkREY[/embedyt]...
You may have noticed a little bit of radio silence from me over the past few months. Other than the Podcast (which is also on hiatus right now due to summer scheduling issues) I have been pretty detached from the harp world. The reasons for this are multiple and...
When was the last time you experienced body pain? When you sit and play for more than an hour does your lower back begin to throb (like mine does)? How about those forearms? Shoulders? Neck (OW my neck…)? What are you doing about this pain??? I think that it is...
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