Today’s Office Hour
Recap: Looked at the Holiday Fake Book and options for Little Town of Bethlehem, adding thirds to the melody. Helen did her Half-Bake project. Zite had a question about Octave Pedals
Today’s Office Hour
Snippet – DHC demonstrated how to combine structured music with improvisation using holiday music //
Recap: The meeting focused on teaching and discussing improvisation techniques for harpists. Christina shared her experience playing Meditative Blues for others
Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
The group discussed various aspects of harp playing, including techniques, exercises, and music theory, with participants sharing their experiences and challenges.
Today for Catch-Up Coaching
Recap: The meeting focused on demonstrating and explaining various harp modulation exercises and techniques, with Sally leading discussions on chord progressions, finger placement, and advanced playing methods. Participants shared challenges and sought advice on improving their technique, particularly regarding classical and folk-influenced harp playing styles. The group also discussed the unique playing styles of Celtic and Latin harp players, and concluded with a reminder about an upcoming online session.
Today’s Office Hour
Recap: The group discussed various music projects including Christmas songs and arrangements, with Joyce seeking advice on specific musical techniques and Deborah demonstrating techniques for playing “Carol of the Bells” on the lever harp. Deborah shared different improvisation approaches and discussed harmony concepts, including chord substitutions and alterations, while leading a session on expanding and inverting chords. The conversation ended with a discussion on chord theory and pedal harp techniques, exploring how music theory applies to different instruments and mentioning an ongoing project to create a chord reference book
Today’s Office Hour
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Recap:The meeting focused on teaching calypso rhythms on the harp, with DHC leading an office hours session that covered chord progressions, counting techniques, and rhythm patterns. Participants discussed various musical styles and techniques, including different approaches to chord voicings and the importance of practice, while DHC provided guidance on enhancing musical richness and comfort on the harp. The session concluded with announcements about upcoming classes and performances, including a new class taught by Heleene and a discussion about accompanying the dreidel song.
Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
The group discussed various lighting and recording options for a harp performance, including metronome markings and arrangements for Christmas pieces. Multiple participants received guidance on practicing specific musical pieces, with Sally providing technical assistance on coordination, fingering, and strumming techniques for different instruments. The conversation ended with discussions about family music performances and scheduling, including office hours for module support.
Today for Catch-Up Coaching/ Activation Starter Kit. #looper
Recap: The meeting began with DHC introducing the structure and resources of the Hip Harp Academy, including its coaching, classes, and community components. Participants discussed various approaches to learning and goal-setting, with DHC providing guidance on using a looper and emphasizing the importance of focusing on one goal at a time. The session concluded with discussions about musical practice, the introduction of a new interactive tool for learning Sonata Allegro form, and an overview of the quarter’s framework for personal and professional growth, including upcoming resources and webinars.
Today’s Office Hour
Recap: The meeting began with a discussion about musical snippets and chord progressions. The group then explored the Activation Starter Kit and its components for developing musical skills, followed by an explanation of the music learning program’s structure and philosophy. The session concluded with discussions about organizational tools, practice tracking, and upcoming events, including a review of the Hip Harp Toolkit and its implementation methods.
Onramp Classroom Learning
DHC is taking us through the Onramp Activation Kit and orienting members to where to find things in the academy.
//Recap of meeting: The meeting focused on introducing and explaining various components of the Activation Starter Kit, including its new structure and tools for music creation and practice tracking. DHC led sessions on harp improvisation techniques and discussed a musical framework that emphasizes flexibility and creativity while reducing mental clutter. The group explored concepts like setting goals, adapting practice techniques, and creating a “Freedom Set” performance piece, with participants sharing their experiences and insights on project planning and execution.