featured in this issue
Emily Levin can’t seem to stop winning auditions, but she claims it’s not because there is ice water running through her veins. Find out how this talented young harpist overcame performance anxiety to win two major jobs in the space of two months.
Baby, it’s cold outside! We’ve got your survival guide to help your harp and hands survive the winter.
Author Megan Metheney shows you how to take improvisation from intimidating to inviting with her easy-to-follow, original approach.
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New Yorker Laura Sherman explores the possibilities of hip-hop harp while making the cast recording for the popular rap musical Hamilton.
Jaymee Haefner kicks off a new series of articles that break down the fundamentals of playing the harp.
Reviews and more
Joanna Newsom, harp and vocals; Drag City, 2015.
Park Stickney, harp Overdressed Late Guy Productions, 2015.
Finding new, original music for the harp is like receiving an unexpected gift, and who better to write for the instrument than a harpist? Whether you play pedal harp, lever harp, or in harp ensemble, you’ll find something appealing and plenty of variety in these new gifts from our colleagues. Julia Sanders has self-published several […]
See our favorite holiday harp shots from our latest #practicalharpist photo challenge.
Cures for slipping tuning pins.