260226-Catch Up Coaching- Feb 26, 2026-7-pm-HHA-2026
Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
Fern asked about how others set up to play their harp. We also worked on downward arpeggios
260220-Catch Up Coaching- Feb 20, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026
Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
| The meeting focused on practicing and discussing Bossa Nova rhythms and mode shifting warm-ups for harp players.|
Questions from Ina, Rebekah, Tovelah
260219-Office Hour-Feb 19, 2026-7-pm-HHA-2026
Today’s Office Hour
//Snippet – DHC discussed musical modes, particularly the Phrygian Dominant and the Angel Modes.//
Questions from Ina, Rebekah
260213-Office Hour-Feb 13, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026
Today’s Office Hour
Snippet –
The meeting focused on discussing musical techniques and personal artistic challenges.DHC encouraged participants to explore their own work with confidence and to view their creations with love, regardless of external validation.
260212-Catch Up Coaching- Feb 12, 2026-7-pm-HHA-2026
Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
Looked at the Classical Modulating Warmups and Mode Shifting Warmups
260206-Catch Up Coaching- Feb 06, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026
Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
| The meeting focused on teaching and discussing arpeggio techniques for the harp, with particular emphasis on chord inversions and the “snowman” visual technique.
260205-Office Hour-Feb 05, 2026-7-pm-HHA-2026
Today’s Office Hour
Snippet – Phrygian Dominant Mode
Recap: The group then discussed various musical exercises and performances, including a proposed “snippet club” for sharing short musical segments and upcoming library performances featuring interactive harp playing. The conversation ended with discussions about engaging adults in harp activities
260130-Catch Up Coaching- Jan 30, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026
Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
Cascading Arpeggios
260129-Office Hour-Jan 29, 2026-7-pm-HHA-2026
Today’s Office Hour
Snippet – Hawaiian Feel Snippet/
Homework submission from Kelly – Splotch Drawing/
Recap: The meeting explored adapting Hawaiian-style guitar picking patterns for harp, with DHC demonstrating techniques for Cherie’s Fijian song arrangement. Anne discussed her planned harp-themed performance “The Harp Was There,” combining stories and music. The group also looked at Kelly’s drawing “Confused Gentleman,” exploring how its hidden elements could inspire musical interpretations. Participants reflected on creating connections through music and performance.
260123-Office Hour-Jan 23, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026
Today’s Office Hour
Snippet – Slap Bass
Stride snippet
Questions from Joyce, Ina, Helen.
Recap: Office Hour where participants shared their creative breakthroughs and challenges, including specific requests for help with techniques like slap bass and stride playing. The conversation ended with discussions of practice techniques, rhythm-section concepts, and plans for future exploration of mode, tempo, and rhythm games, while addressing technical challenges and sharing solutions for various playing issues.