250828-Catch Up Coaching- Aug 28, 2025-7-pm-HHA-2025

Aug 29, 2025 | 2025, Office Hours, Replay, SOP

Catch-Up Coaching
The group discussed various music memorization techniques and exercises, including spaced repetition and playing patterns on the harp, with participants sharing their experiences and challenges while learning new musical concepts. Several members presented their ongoing projects, including modulating warm-ups, autumn leaves pieces, and a Nutcracker suite, with the group providing feedback and support on technical aspects and performance approaches. The conversation ended with discussions on simplifying and memorizing musical pieces through structured practice methods, emphasizing the importance of patterns and gradual complexity addition.

250822-Catch Up Coaching- Aug 22, 2025-11-am-HHA-2025

Aug 22, 2025 | 2025, 2025-Q1-Creative-Resonance, Office Hours, Replay

Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
Recap: The meeting focused on teaching and discussing various aspects of the circle of fifths, including key signatures, lever adjustments, and interval counting, with multiple participants sharing different approaches and explanations. The group explored practical applications of the circle of fifths on the harp, covering techniques for transitioning between keys and discussing wrist placement and resting positions while playing. The session concluded with discussions about music practice techniques, performance feedback, and upcoming events, including an Academy intro meeting, while participants shared progress on their current musical pieces and arrangements.

250821-Office Hour- Aug 21, 2025-7-pm-HHA-2025

250815-Office Hour- Aug 15, 2025-11-am-HHA-2025

Aug 15, 2025 | 2025, Office Hours, Replay

Today’s Office Hour
Snippet – Bossa Nova by Osmosis Game
Quick Recap
The meeting began with DHC leading a musical demonstration focused on Bossa Nova by osmosis and discussing music snippet creation with the group. The session included practical exercises in rhythm and chord progressions, as well as discussions about music theory concepts and the importance of understanding harmonic structures. The group concluded by addressing various individual projects, including NAMM applications, educational presentations, and resource organization for the Academy’s materials.

250814-Catch Up Coaching- Aug 14, 2025-7-pm-HHA-2025

Aug 14, 2025 | 2025, Office Hours, Replay, SOP

Catch-Up Coaching
The meeting focused on harp technique instruction and music arrangement discussions, with Sally leading demonstrations of simplified versions of various pieces and explaining arpeggio patterns and chord progressions. The group explored different approaches to playing and simplifying complex pieces like “Italiana” and “Nataliana,” with participants sharing their techniques for making music more accessible while maintaining expression. The session concluded with discussions about blues variations and ABRSM exams, with participants agreeing to explore stride elements and blues variations in future sessions.