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Interviews
Winning Streak
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.
Feature
Warm Up for Winter
Baby, it’s cold outside! We’ve got your survival guide to help your harp and hands survive the winter.
Feature
Improv For One & All
Author Megan Metheney shows you how to take improvisation from intimidating to inviting with her easy-to-follow, original approach.
January-February 2016
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Columns and more
Sounding Board
Harp Goes Hip Hop
New Yorker Laura Sherman explores the possibilities of hip-hop harp while making the cast recording for the popular rap musical Hamilton.
Harmonic Curve
Practice Takes Practice
Jaymee Haefner kicks off a new series of articles that break down the fundamentals of playing the harp.
Advice
Fixing Slipping Tuning Pins
Cures for slipping tuning pins.
Strange But True Harp Stories
Surprise Party
About a decade ago, my duo partner and I booked a private house concert with a charming middle-aged couple who lived in an upscale gated community in the suburbs of our city. On the day of the performance, we arrived at the security gate and told the guard we were there to entertain for the Smiths. […]
Reviews and extras
Recording Review
All Harp—Globe Live
Park Stickney, harp Overdressed Late Guy Productions, 2015.
Music Review
By Harpists, For Harpists
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 […]