260309 CHAT [Mar 09, 2026]Week-8-CR-SOP-HHA-2026

260309 CHAT [Mar 09, 2026]Week-8-CR-SOP-HHA-2026

“Creative Resonance” – (Week-8) -[Both chats] [RH] Melodic Patterns in C
/ AM CHAT / Half-Bake Projects Sharing – Mona, Rebekah, Lynne L, DHC
/ PM CHAT / Half-Bake Projects Sharing – Midyne Teresa B,
Recap: DHC taught right-hand harp techniques, particularly emphasizing the importance of thinking in shapes rather than specific notes. The session began with a discussion about melodic improvisation and the concept of thinking in patterns and shapes.

260306-Catch Up Coaching- Mar 06, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026

260306-Catch Up Coaching- Mar 06, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026

Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
| The session covered harp technique and music review, with Sally leading discussions on hand positioning, glissando, and arpeggio exercises. Participants shared tips on sound quality, and Tammy highlighted insights from the Edmonton Symphony Harpist on musicality and stage performance. The group reviewed jazz and classical pieces, concluding with Sally’s guidance on wrist rotation technique for Rebekah.

260305-Office Hour-Mar 05, 2026-7-pm-HHA-2026

260227-Office Hour-Feb 27, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026

Today’s Office Hour
Snippet – Based on Joke’s question about arranging music for piano and choir
The meeting focused on musical improvisation and arrangement techniques, with Joke seeking guidance on arranging a choir piece. DHC provided detailed suggestions for harmonizing and structuring the piece, including using dominant bass notes and exploring the relative minor. The group discussed various musical approaches like layering components, dynamic changes, and using loops. DHC shared insights on spider behavior as a metaphor for improvisation, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to a greater power while creating music.

260309 CHAT [Mar 09, 2026]Week-8-CR-SOP-HHA-2026

260223 CHAT [FEB 23, 2026]Week-6-HBP-CR-SOP-HHA-2026

“Creative Resonance” – (Week-6) -[Both chats] Snippet – DHC demonstrated a new Angel Mode inspired by her brother Johnny’s Music (Johnny Angel Mode)
/ AM CHAT / Half-Bake Projects – Carol H., Christina, Cherrie M., Ina, Suma
/ PM CHAT / Half-Bake Projects – Linda D, Christine M, Joyce, Teresa B, Sarah L, Debra S

Recap: The meeting focused on sharing and discussing creative projects related to music and the harp. With DHC highlighting the value of sharing half-baked work and the role of structure in creative expression.