260109-Catch Up Coaching- Jan 09, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026

260109-Catch Up Coaching- Jan 09, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026

Jan 10, 2026 | 2026, 2026-Q1-Creative-Resonance, Office Hours, Replay

Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
The group engaged in detailed discussions of harp exercises and techniques, with members sharing their experiences and demonstrating various patterns, emphasizing the importance of proper finger placement and continuous contact. They explored different approaches to playing and learning new pieces, including a focus on flexibility in hand movements and the benefits of repeating patterns for finger control and creativity. The session concluded with discussions about specific pieces like Nightingale and upcoming events, while highlighting the value of starting with simple versions before adding complexity.

260108-Office Hour-Jan 08, 2026-7-pm-HHA-2026

260108-Office Hour-Jan 08, 2026-7-pm-HHA-2026

Jan 8, 2026 | 2026, 2026-Q1-Creative-Resonance, Office Hours, Replay

Today’s Office Hour
Snippet – based on The Nightingale
Question from Ina
The group then discussed music practice techniques, including the benefits of simultaneous hand practice and the value of repetition in developing muscle memory, with DHC providing detailed explanations and demonstrations. The conversation concluded with discussions about upcoming events and a webinar announcement, while participants shared their progress and challenges in harp playing and music reading.

260108-Office Hour-Jan 08, 2026-7-pm-HHA-2026

251219-Office Hour- Dec 19, 2025-11-am-HHA-2025

Dec 19, 2025 | 2025, Office Hours, Replay

Today’s Office Hour
Snippet
Recap The final Office Hours session of the year focused on sharing and discussing experiences with the harp fake book, including Helen’s successful YouTube video of sacred carols and a technical demonstration of Alberti bass patterns by DHC. The group discussed challenges and solutions for coordinating hand movements, with several participants sharing their experiences and questions regarding the use of the fake book. The session concluded with a preview of a new classical fake book to be released in January or February, containing 30-50 classical tunes arranged in the key of C. The meeting also addressed technical issues with accessing the fake book online.

260109-Catch Up Coaching- Jan 09, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026

251218-Catch Up Coaching- Dec 18, 2025-7-pm-HHA-2025

Dec 19, 2025 | 2025, 2025-Q4-Structure is freedom, Office Hours, Replay

Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
The group discussed holiday preparations and plans, including a holiday party with games and breakout rooms next Mon. Dec 22, 2025, while also touching on the meaning and history of Advent songs and Christmas carols. Sally led a harp lesson on “Silver Bells” (Carol of the Bells) and discussed fingering techniques, while the group explored various arrangements and performances of Christmas music. The conversation ended with a reminder about the upcoming holiday break.

251218 [HTL- 131] Harp Time Live-131-Dec 18-2025-HHA

251218 [HTL- 131] Harp Time Live-131-Dec 18-2025-HHA

Dec 18, 2025 | 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, Hide the Newsfeed, HTL-Harp-Time-Live, Replay

Harp Time Live – 131st Episode
The group gathered for Harp Time Live, where DHC announced the restoration of their Instagram account and participants shared details about their harps from various locations around the world. DHC led a session on improvisation techniques and playing from a fake book, teaching patterns and discussing chord progressions with the group. The session concluded with workshops on playing holiday tunes, focusing on harmonization and chord substitutions, along with discussions about managing complex changes and simplifying arrangements.