Elizabeth Huston is a writer, grants manager, new music producer, and composer advocate. A harpist by training, she began her journey by expanding the harp repertoire and now focuses on supporting emerging composers as they transition from academia to professional careers. Her work bridges artistry and advocacy, emphasizing that contemporary music can be both innovative and deeply human. Originally from Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, she has lived and worked in Washington, Pennsylvania, California, and the Netherlands.
Elizabeth Huston
How to Play the Unplayable
Strategies to manage music that looks impossible on the harp
November-December 2026
Move It
From bikes to boats, harpists prove there is more than one way to haul a harp
November-December 2025
Tablet Troubles
From overheated batteries to frozen screens, there is a lot that can go wrong with a tablet. We have the fix for every nightmare scenario.
November-December 2022
The CEO of Harp
As a woman in the harp world, assumed authority can have lasting effects
July-August-2021
Go Get the Grant
Practical tips and easy steps to landing grants for your next artistic adventure
November-December-2020
Spring Cleaning
Clear out the clutter, spruce up your studio, and get organized with these practical tips for Spring Cleaning.
March-April 2014
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