We've invited experienced professionals to lead these sessions after listening to feedback from the harping community and thinking about the areas where harpists want help and advice.
Each workshop presents valuable skills and insights to guide participants toward a sustainable, enjoyable and successful path to achieving their goals as a musicians.
- 3 May: Make Your Harp Sing: Taking phrasing and articulation to the next level — This workshop will help you to take your phrasing and articulation to the next level through an exploration of the beautiful harpers’ song ‘An Londubh is an Chéirseach’ (‘The Blackbird and the female Blackbird’). — Eibhlís Ní Ríordáin [Enrollment closed]
- 10 May: Preparing for an Audio Recording: From concept to finished product — Want to record your music, but not sure where to begin? This workshop will provide an overview of all the considerations involved in planning for an audio recording. — Laoise O'Brien
- 17 May: The Harp in Business: Getting your name out there and getting paid — Two questions stop many harpers from getting out and performing: How much do I charge? How do I get hired? This workshop answers these questions, and more. — Anne Roos
- 31 May: Optimising your practice time — Every musician, no matter how experienced, knows that practice is vital for success. But in what way, and for how long? In this workshop, you’ll learn specific tools that you can apply immediately, and how to work on your mindset so that you make the best of your time at the instrument.— Jennifer Mackerras
- 7 June: Play pain-free for a lifetime — In this workshop you’ll learn how to play without stress, and explore relaxed techniques while keeping your hands and body healthy. — Laurie Riley
- 14 June: Preparing for performance — You’ve done the practice… now what? In this workshop we’ll talk about the specific skills that you can develop to feel more comfortable in performance. — Jennifer Mackerras
Join us for this transformative workshop series and take your harp playing to new heights!
All harps welcome!