Day 17

To play a wrong note is insignificant. To play without passion is inexcusable. —Ludwig Van Beethoven TUNE 6: "A Christmas Cwtch," by Amanda Whiting Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.Use our Tear-Out Tunes as the basis for this...

When learning a piece, your attitude should be that of getting to know someone for the first time. —HCA master teach Judy Loman TUNE 6: "A Christmas Cwtch," by Amanda Whiting Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.Use our Tear-Out...

Practice—there is no denying it is the key to unlocking a musician’s full potential. —Rebecca Harrisson, Harp Column contributing writer TUNE 6: "A Christmas Cwtch," by Amanda Whiting Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.Use our...

We are all athletes at the harp. We must strive to stay active and clarify our minds before we even think about practicing. —Elizabeth Hainen, Principal Harp of the Philadelphia Orchestra TUNE 6: "A Christmas Cwtch," by Amanda Whiting Download it in Harp Column...

Practice, perform, listen. The path to success requires a single-minded pursuit and willingness to sacrifice. —Sarah Bullen, retired principal harp of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Live event today! • 11:00 a.m. E.T. featured guest: amanda whiting CONGRATULATIONS TO...

Being a musician is not only about how well you play your instrument; it’s in your mentality, in your personality, in your head. —Isabelle Perrin, HCA master teacher TUNE 5: "An Exploration in Line and Color," by Amy Nam Download it in Harp Column magazine, or...

If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow. —Beyoncé Knowles, singer, songwriter, and businesswoman TUNE 5: "An Exploration in Line and Color," by Amy Nam Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.Use our...

The only reason for mastering technique is to make sure the body does not prevent the soul from expressing itself. —La Meri, American Ethnic Dancer TUNE 5: "An Exploration in Line and Color," by Amy Nam Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp...

If you always sound good in the practice room, you’re probably not doing it right. —Unknown Live event today! • 11:00 a.m. E.T. featured guest: Amy Nam TUNE 5: "An Exploration in Line and Color," by Amy Nam Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp...

It isn’t where you came from, it’s where you’re going that counts. —Ella Fitzgerald, American Jazz Singer TUNE 5: "An Exploration in Line and Color," by Amy Nam Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.Use our Tear-Out Tunes as the...

You practice and you get better. It’s very simple. —Phillip Glass, composer TUNE 4: "Swinging," by Maurice Draughn Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.Use our Tear-Out Tunes as the basis for this year's challenge, or substitute...

Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. —artist Vincent Van Gogh CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WEEK’S PRIZE WINNERS! Coralie Olszta—a one-year subscription to Harp Column magazine Trish Suvak—a one-year membership to Harp Column Academy Linda...

When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. —Dalai Lama XIV TUNE 4: "Swinging," by Maurice Draughn Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.Use our Tear-Out Tunes as the basis for this year's challenge,...

I’m a lifelong student of this music, and I know it. I don’t try to act like I know what I don’t know. This is a lifelong uphill journey. —Brandee Younger, GRAMMY-nominated contemporary harpist and recording artist Live event today! • 11:00 a.m. E.T. featured guest:...

Never go into a situation thinking that you know everything, because there is always something to learn. —Kathleen Bride, professor of harp at the Eastman School of Music TUNE 4: "Swinging," by Maurice Draughn Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at...

You’ve got to learn your instrument. Then you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail. —Charlie Parker, legendary jazz saxophonist TUNE 3: "Celtic Wedding Bells," by Skaila Kanga Download it...

Discipline. Stick with something no matter what, and go beyond what you think is possible. —Heidi Lehwalder, renowned harpist and student of Carlos Salzedo TUNE 3: "Celtic Wedding Bells," by Skaila Kanga Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp...

Practicing is like training, and we are working towards guaranteeing that we are as consistent as possible. —Noel Wan, USA International Harp Competition 2022 gold medalist TUNE 3: "Celtic Wedding Bells," by Skaila Kanga Download it in Harp Column magazine, or...

Count out loud. It isn’t a childish thing to do. I’m a professional harpist and counting out loud helps me embody the music and strengthen my sense of rhythm. —Deborah Henson-Conant, HCA master teacher Live event today! • 11:00 a.m. E.T. featured guest: skaila kanga...

The harp is not a means in itself, it is an instrument to express music and move the audience. —Xavier De Maistre, international soloist and recording artist TUNE 3: "Celtic Wedding Bells," by Skaila Kanga Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp...

Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. —Oprah Winfrey TUNE 2: "Bright Spot," by Stephanie Curcio Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.Use our Tear-Out Tunes as the basis for this year's challenge, or substitute...

It doesn't matter what your background is or where you come from, if you have dreams and goals, that's all that matters. —Serena Williams, professional tennis player Live event today! • 11:00 a.m. E.T. Featured guest: Stephanie curcio TUNE 2: "Bright Spot," by...

Consider your warmups to be the ingredients in a recipe for practice time. The better the ingredients, the better the final product. —Jaymee Haefner, HCA master teacher and University of North Texas harp TUNE 2: "Bright Spot," by Stephanie Curcio Download it in Harp...

Have patience. If you sound good on Monday, and not so good on Tuesday, have patience. It just means it isn’t there yet, and that it will be better on Wednesday. —Itzhak Perlman TUNE 2: "Bright Spot," by Stephanie Curcio Download it in Harp Column magazine, or...

There is no magic in magic, it's all in the details. ——Walt Disney TUNE 2: "Bright Spot," by Stephanie Curcio Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.Use our Tear-Out Tunes as the basis for this year's challenge, or substitute...

The secrets of the harp are far simpler than certain people imagine, and its possibilities are never-ending for those who have faith. ——Marcel Tournier CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WEEK’S PRIZE WINNERS! Kathleen Lee Stewart—a one-year subscription to Harp Column magazine...

Practice—there is no denying it is the key to unlocking a musician’s full potential. ——Rebecca Harrisson, Harp Column contributing writer Live event today! • 11:00 A.m. E.T. Featured guest: Rhett Barnwell TUNE 1: "Peace Prayer," by Rhett Barnwell Download it in Harp...

Get the notes off the page and into your own world of sound, message, imagination, and expressiveness. —Joan Holland, harp instructor at the Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Michigan TUNE 1: "Peace Prayer," by Rhett Barnwell Download it in Harp Column...

Music is a way to express things that cannot be expressed in words. ——Rhett Barnwell, Seraphim Music founder, HCM artist, and HCA specialist TUNE 1: "Peace Prayer," by Rhett Barnwell Download it in Harp Column magazine, or purchase it at Harp Column Music.Use our...

In order to stay focused and motivated while you practice, you must have a purpose that makes all that hard work worth it. —Rachel O’Brien, Harp Column Academy Practice Specialist Live event today! • 2:00 p.m. E.T. Join us for a practice challenge kick-off party on...