If you play your harp for any length of time, someone is inevitably going to ask you to bring it to play at their wedding or other social function. If you're not used to harp moving, the prospect can seem daunting. But with a little knowledge and preparation, you can...
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...
What's your EQ? What is EQ or Emotional Intelligence? Daniel Golman (author of Emotional Intelligence) defines Emotional intelligence as the ability to know what you and those around you are feeling and to handle those feelings accordingly. He goes on to say that...
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...
Let me just start by saying: I’m not very good at giving myself time off. I like to go straight into the next phase without a break, and this summer was a prime example of this absolute insanity. I bounced all over the world going to different festivals (in Powell...
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...
