I love the word, “Play”. The musical meaning of it is “to perform”, but it means so much more. It’s a magical word that opens up doors. Doesn’t playing also mean having fun? Play involves many types of activities, from taking the ball in a sport, to frolicking with children, to a theatrical performance. Play is also […]
Many thanks to the unique individuals who totally get it–The harp is not boring. It can do just about anything! (Except shoot arrows and slice mushrooms!) No one actually told me, in so many words, that the harp is a yawn fest, but I can read facial expressions. When I approach some restaurants and hotels […]
I get asked this question whenever I’m ready to record new tracks, and it’s tough to summarize an answer. Perhaps Grammy® nominated classical music producers Victor and Marina Ledin put it best: “It’s like entering a submarine for the day. No phone calls, no doing business. Just concentrating on playing as perfectly as possible. You […]
I wish I had a dollar for every time someone said to me, “I’ve always wanted to learn to play the harp!” I get asked this all the time when I’m performing. My response is, “You can! You can take up the harp right now.” The typical reaction is a shake of the head and a […]
