260116-Office Hour-Jan 16, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026

260116-Office Hour-Jan 16, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026

Today’s Office Hour
Snippet – Majors & Minors
Question from Ina, Linda T, Sarah W, Joyce, Mona
Recap The meeting covered music theory basics like relative minors and modes, then moved to hands-on practice with chord transitions and instrument tuning. The group learned slap bass techniques, emphasizing relaxed movement and timing. They wrapped up by discussing performance strategies for duets, handling improvisation in live shows, and sharing upcoming event announcements.

260114 ELITE CHAT-Wed, Jan 14, 2026-at 3:30 PM EST (Replay)

This session was for members who’ve been in the Academy for more than one year.
//The meeting focused on an Elite Chat session where participants engaged in a vision-casting exercise for creating harp performances. Led by DHC, the group explored show concepts by generating titles and sketches for hypothetical performances, with participants sharing their creative visions and audience experiences.

260115-Catch Up Coaching- Jan 15, 2026-7-pm-HHA-2026

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

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.

260116-Office Hour-Jan 16, 2026-11-am-HHA-2026

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

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.