I often joke about how clumsy I am. I say how I am well practiced at falling with my face, in an effort to protect my harp-playing appendages. Legs and arms are a harpists bread and butter and are arguably the parts of my body that I protecte most. Break your leg...
Have Harp, Will Travel. My Cycling Adventure across Europe May-October 2015 Follow my adventures with me on this blog as I cycle across Europe on a tandem with my husband, Fred. I have already toured the workshops of several harp builders, been a judge in a Breton...
I have always had a soft spot in my heart for a pretty dress. The line in my bio that says "gown addict" should be taken seriously... I really do have a problem. That being said, it was only a little over a year ago that I decided to move away from my standard...
The New York Times featured an article a few weeks ago titled “Don’t Go to Music School.” This has sparked quite the uproar on the web with musicians and even a music school president writing public responses to the article. Don't go to Music School Our Future...
Yesterday's performance was an experience I will never forget! Standing (and lots of sitting on the floor) room only! Kelsey arrived just in time for brunch Sunday morning. Weather was so crazy Saturday night, but thankfully everything held up for her to get into town...
The summer season is upon us and with it, warmer weather, summer rains, and for most of us the summer financial slump. Without the promise of orchestral work and religious holiday services on the schedule most freelancing musicians must find work through...
Have you ever had someone tell you that they would "love to hear you play" after learning that you are a harpist? Silly question... I think it's safe to say that this is one of the most common comments we, as harpists, hear (a close second to the the favorite line of...
We have all run into that one client who requests 5 specific songs, none of which are in your rep book. I personally offer free arranging services for all of my clients; with the thought in mind that either way I am adding to what I can offer for future events. With...
Another new piece where I was able to work closely with the composer: Onur Dülger: Bai-Ulgan for solo harp, ensemble and live-electronics This piece, compared to the "Sonatine für Harfe" by Andreas Wykydal, uses lots of effects (hairclips, bow hair, super balls,...)....
Happy Monday! Happy June! I wanted to share one of my favorite TED talks that has influenced my life as a harpist, performer, teacher and even in the every day encounters away from the harp. You can ask anyone that has played a concert with me in the past year and...
