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Practicing Music Tips: Little Changes That Make a Big Difference
Today I want to share some practicing tips with you that come from an article in The Bulletproof Musician blog by Dr Noa Kageyama. Athletes, like musicians, always look for ways to improve their...
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Get Off That Practicing Plateau Without Even Playing
Practicing plateaus–we all have them. Do you remember when you used to wake up, already excited to get to the harp and practice? Has it been a long time? Do you feel stuck, as if your practice really...
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Musicality: Playing from the Heart
So, you finally know all the notes in that piece you’ve been learning. You can gracefully move from one placing bracket to the next, play both hands together, and smoothly play your way through. But...
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4 Prerequisites Every Adult Harp Student Needs
This post is about the prerequisites for learning to play the harp. Do I mean reading music? Or piano experience? Or some other musical background? Breathe easy; those things are lovely to have...
View ArticlePracticing By Listening
When you are learning an unfamiliar piece, don’t overlook the value of practicing by listening. Hearing a piece is a vital part of learning it, and can speed up the process tremendously. Just as...
View ArticleFabulous Stretches for Harpists
After years of stretching and yoga, I thought I knew the best ways to stretch to support my harping, but I was wrong. Every harpist needs to see these Yoga for Musicians videos… We’ve all heard it:...
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Why You Always Stumble in the Same Spot: Fixing Musical Mistakes
There is a reason why you always stumble playing music, often in the very same spot. And I’m going to give you the secret to fixing musical mistakes. But first, let’s . . . Set the Scene You’re playing...
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