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Sorry to hear about this bump in the road. We all face something that requires us to take a different path and then to our surprise, we find we still have joy in what we do. I play a lever harp for pleasure and for my church only and have had left shoulder problems ever since I started playing the harp (5 years ago.) One surgery helped for a spell, but then six months ago had only one recourse left, total reverse shoulder replacement! I thought long and hard but decided if I wanted to continue playing harp or piano, I had to do it. I bugged the surgeon before and after, “Will I still be able to play my harp?” And with a wonderful surgeon and aggressive physical therapist I can. Having the harp to practice and push me to get those lower levers actually made my goals attainable. The surgeon and PT are both amazed about what I now can do. I’m still improving, but at least I can still play. I tire easily but I can space my practice out to accommodate that. It’s all about finding the alternate path to achieve your goal. Best of luck on this happy harpy journey!
Bespeckledbunny, I agree with trying a different path. Also saw you post about Prelude or Ogden. I’m a post boomer who started harp just five years ago. My first harp was an Ogden in bubinga. Beautiful sound and nice looking harp. I loved it, but because of its weight and my shoulder issues I had to go with something lighter. I think you would like the portability of the Ogden and depending on the wood love the sound. Good luck as you start college. My college major was pipe organ, didn’t have to carry that around, thank heavens!
