251006 CHAT [Oct 06, 2025]  Kickstart Week-SIF-HHT-JFH-HHA-2025

251006 CHAT [Oct 06, 2025] Kickstart Week-SIF-HHT-JFH-HHA-2025

“Structure is Freedom” – (Kickstart Week) – [AM CHAT] Snippet – DHC demonstrated a harmonization technique using interlocking sixths on the harp, showing how to create a magical sound by moving between different chord progressions. And shared a technique for playing chords on the harp using one hand, focusing on the C and E chord progression with variations, and showed how she adapted it using a looper
/ AM CHAT Summary – The meeting focused on completing a 5-day challenge with discussions about accessing the scorecard and the importance of fundamental chord concepts. Participants shared musical demonstrations and techniques, including harmonization methods and chord progressions, while also discussing creative projects inspired by the challenge. The group explored upcoming events and tools for the new quarter, including Activation Week, while addressing challenges related to organizing and accessing music snippets on the website. / SHARING – Sally, Cherrie.
// [PM CHAT] Snippet Same as the AM CHAT/ PM CHAT Summary – The group explored various musical snippets and arrangements, discussing their potential applications and creative adaptations across different genres and performance contexts. The session concluded with discussions about upcoming events, program developments, and access to musical resources, including a new on-ramp learning tool and snippet library. / Sharing: Elizabeth, Lynne L., Angela S., Stephanie.

251002-Office Hour- Oct 02, 2025-7-pm-HHA-2025

251002-Office Hour- Oct 02, 2025-7-pm-HHA-2025

Today’s Office Hour
Recap: The group discussed musical techniques and performance experiences, including Cherrie’s sharing a snippet of her playing and improvisation she created through the “Improv Now!” Jumpstart Harp Challenge, as well as Ina’s questions about a specific song from an animated show. They addressed website editing and social media integration for Cherrie’s platform, including troubleshooting video transitions and page layout issues in Canva. The conversation ended with discussions about sound bath sessions and performance experiences, including Cherrie’s recent wedding and house concert performances.

251003-Catch Up Coaching- Oct 03, 2025-11-am-HHA-2025

Today for Catch-Up Coaching.
Recap: The group reviewed Cherrie’s presentation on challenge techniques in music and discussed Cherrie’s demonstration of modifying a Celtic song arrangement. DHC provided instruction on chord progressions and inversions in A minor, while DHC shared her performance preparation methods, including warm-ups and sound checks. The team addressed various technical issues related to video editing and content management in Canva and YouTube, and concluded with a discussion on musical concepts and problem-solving techniques.

251002-Office Hour- Oct 02, 2025-7-pm-HHA-2025

250926-Office Hour- Sep 26, 2025-11-am-HHA-2025

Today’s Office Hour
Snippet – => Final-Beginning Projects from =>Rebekah
Recap The main focus was on musical techniques and coaching, particularly for harp playing, where participants discussed chord progressions, melody playing, and finger placement exercises. The conversation ended with a Final-Beginning Project review of Rebekah playing and singing “The Nightingale” and finally a discussion of string tuning techniques, followed by an announcement about an upcoming Improv Now Challenge.

250925-Catch Up Coaching- Sep 25, 2025-7-pm-HHA-2025

Today for Catch-Up Coaching. Final-Beginning Projects from => Fern => Helen => Mona
Recap: The group reviewed video submissions and provided feedback on harp exercises and techniques, including downward arpeggios and shadow performances. They discussed a new form for tracking challenge responses and made suggestions for simplifying its design. The conversation ended with presentations of quarter four planning documents and musical performances, along with addressing technical difficulties and reminding participants about an upcoming pattern-focused challenge.