Every once in a while you get called to play a really cool gig. A different kind of gig. One you will tell your grandkids about. Wednesday Sept. 23, I had one of those gigs. I had the distinct honor to perform for Pope Francis in Washington D.C., during his historic...
After a little time away from our bi-weekly schedule (2 weeks off) I am happy to be back with more harp history knowledge for you! This weeks discussion will be the end of "When 7 pedals just aren't enough," and I really think that I saved the best for last! First...
Last week I arrived to a now familiar scene at Opening Day of the US Open in Flushing, NY. It is my sixth year performing at the President's Gate for the players and VIP's as they arrive on the grounds. On any given day, Serena or Federer are walking by, the next...
New publication: Schubert, Serenade for flute and harp Transcription by Elia Guarneri Silvino and Monica Turoni Publisher: Black Wolf Edition & Publishing Ltd. Available at: http://store.blackwolfedition.com/product/franz-schubert-serenade/
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Would you like to learn a system to help you conquer the difficulties you experience in your playing? I don't mean the everyday tricky passages. I mean those deeper problems that always seem to keep us at arm's length from really playing the way we want. I'm hosting...
In todays fast moving world it has become extremely important to be able to get information to people as quickly as possible to ensure a booking. Sending a client a CD of potential musical choices is no longer a practical option as: 1. shipping takes too long, and 2....
Flash announcement! I'm holding a LIVE Q and A session tomorrow night, Thursday, August 13 at 9 PM Eastern time. Join me and take advantage of this opportunity to ask me your most pressing questions. What is the one issue that you need resolved in your harp playing or...
This week we will be continuing our discussion of the development of extra pedals (beyond the standard 7) on the concert grand double action pedal harp. Just when you felt like you could wrap your brain around 8 pedals... we come to the rarely discussed and little...
Here's the situation: You arrive at your gig with plenty of time, park your car at a reasonable distance and make your way to the venue without issue. While setting up and situating yourself suddenly you realize... uh oh... you have forgotten something. Whether it's...
