[251113]-Techie-Tidbits -Thu-Nov 13-HHA-2025
Techie Tidbits
Half-Bake Projects – How to complete, Record a video, and post to YouTuber
Techie Tidbits
Half-Bake Projects – How to complete, Record a video, and post to YouTuber
This session was for members who’ve been in the Academy for more than one year
“Structure is Freedom” – (Week 5) – [AM CHAT] Snippet with a Pedal Tone from the Fake Book
/ AM CHAT Summary – Reviewed new Fake Book, Talked about the Reminder Email
/ SHARING – Annette, Bonnie, Helen
/ PM CHAT Summary – Reviewed new Fake Book, Talked about the Reminder Email
/ SHARING – Jenny, Teresa B, Debra S.
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.
“Structure is Freedom” – (Week 4) – [AM CHAT] Snippet
/ AM CHAT Summary – The group discussed the structure and progress of their music program, including clarifications about timing and the focus on developing systematic approaches to music creation. They explored various musical techniques and collaborative processes, with participants sharing their creative methods and experiences in composition and performance. The conversation ended with participants sharing their musical works and providing feedback to each other, emphasizing the importance of community support and authentic musical expression.
/ SHARING – . Lynne L., Laure P., Suma
// [PM CHAT] Snippet Same as the AM CHAT/ PM CHAT Summary – The group then engaged in discussions about composition techniques and effective use of Zoom tools for musicians, with various participants sharing their experiences and insights. The session concluded with participants exploring musical concepts, sharing creative projects and Patreon initiatives, and discussing technical setup improvements for video and audio engagement during meetings
/ SHARING – Hyldi, Teresa B., Sally, Elizabeth O.
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