FAQ
If you have a question, scroll down to look for the answer. If you don’t see it, use the search field. If you still don’t find your answer, use the “Ask a Question” form.
If you are a full Academy Member, you should be able to access most of the pages that are linked in the following categories. There are a few resources that are only for “Harness Your Muse” members. If you’re unable to access a resource you think you should have access to, use the “Ask a Question” form to tell us exactly the problem you’re having.
If you’re in a stand-alone class, you should have access to the pages that are for the class you’re in, but you won’t have access to all of them.
If you think you should have access to a page you don’t have access to, use the “Ask a Question” form to let us know exactly what page you’re tryng to get access to. Please take the time to explain it clearly and give us the URL (link) to this page and tell us exactly what page you can’t access.
Hip Harp Academy Curriculum Overview
This is an overview of all Hip Harp Academy Curriculum. Note that this curriculum is constantly expanding and transforming so it may not always be a completely accurate reflection of what’s available in the Academy right at this moment, but it will give you a good general idea.
Warmups
Note that, depending on your membership level, you may not have access to all of the resources below. To get full Access, make sure you have full-level membership by registering at HipHarpAcademy.com
Below is a list of all “Warmups” POSTS & PAGES
This link will open all the Warmup POSTS in a separate tab. Or click on each separately below.
Note: Many of the following resources are from replays of webinars or other trainings.
Resources
Note that, depending on your membership level, you may not have access to all of the resources below. To get access to most of them, make sure you have full-level membership by registering at HipHarpAcademy.com. There are also some resources only available to “Harness Your Muse” members.
Below is a list of “Resources” POSTS & PAGES available to ALL Academy Members
Note: Many of the following resources are from replays of webinars or other trainings.
Scroll down for a list of additional resources that are only available to Harness Your Muse Mentorship members.
Below is a list of additional “Resources” POSTS & PAGES available ONLY to Harness Your Muse Mentorship Members
Bossa Resources, Warmups, & Lessons
Note that, depending on your membership level, you may not have access to all of the pages below. To get full Access, make sure you have full-level membership by registering at HipHarpAcademy.com
Below is a list of “Bossa Nova” POSTS & PAGES
Note: Many of the following are from replays of webinars or other trainings.
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Lead Sheets (In Process)
Note that, depending on your membership level, you may not have access to all of the pages below. To get full Access, make sure you have full-level membership by registering at HipHarpAcademy.com
Below is a list of “Lead Sheet” POSTS & PAGES
Note: Many of the following are from replays of webinars or other trainings. AND PLEASE NOTE that this particular category is a new one, so may not include all lead sheets. If you find a page that includes lead sheets that isn’t listed below, please send us the URL (web address) of that page using the Ask-a-Question form
Individual PDFS we found
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Member-Generated Content
Note that, depending on your membership level, you may not have access to all of the Member-Generated Content below. To get full Access, make sure you have full-level membership by registering at HipHarpAcademy.com
Below is a list of all “Member-Generated Content“ POSTS & PAGES
Snippets from Masterclass Chats
PclipsedNote that, depending on your membership level, you may not have access to all of the Snippets linked below. To get full Access, make sure you have full-level membership by registering at HipHarpAcademy.com
Below is a list of “Snippets from Masterclass Chats” POSTS & PAGES
Snippets that DHC presented in the Masterclass Chats are shared via the links below. Includes downloadable PDF files from Joke and video clips of the snippets.
Thank you to Joke, Sarah, & Ruth for collecting and sharing information on the snippets. Thank you to Melinda for requesting the snippets.
Pages and video clips made by Sally.
General Questions
General Questions (this link will open all the general questions in a separate tab)
Below is a list of all “General Question” posts
Q: How Does the Yearly Membership Work? What if I Fall Behind?
Hip Harp Academy is a yearlong program, so when you sign up you’re signing up for the whole year, so Read more
Q: Final “Beginning” Project Display Page – HHT2016 – Hip Harp Toolkit 2016Wooooohoo! Enjoy the Final “Beginning” Projects below and please add your congratulations, appreciation and takeaways below in the comments. Remember: Read more
Q: Where can I buy Pluck-U merchandise?You can purchase all of the Pluck U merchandise at this link: http://www.cafepress.com/hipharp
Q: Can I get a refund?Your Hip Harp Academy membership is billed on a monthly, or annual basis. We operate a strict no-refund policy. No Read more
Q: Do you offer payment plans?Yes, we now offer payment plans. They are slightly more than the cost of paying for your Hip Harp Academy Read more
Q: Do I have to do the homework?I encourage everyone to do the homework – but you can think of it as “applied play.” Each homework assignment Read more
Q: How long is Hip Harp Academy?You are signing up for a 12 month commitment when you sign up with Hip Harp Academy. During that time Read more
Musical Questions
Musical Questions (this link will open all the musical questions in a separate tab)
Below is a list of all “Musical Question” posts
Q: How to Create a Dominant Chord (if you know nothing about theory)
Someone asked me one day how to create a dominant chord if they knew nothing about harmony or music theory, Read more
Q: How do I set my lever harp in different keys? What key do I tune my STRINGS in? Q: What if I have trouble memorizing/remembering music?My personal suggestion is “don’t try to remember” – just get more and more comfortable creating ‘whatever you create in Read more
Tech Questions
Tech Questions (this link will open all the tech questions in a separate tab)
Below is a list of all “Tech Question” posts
Q: Zoom Chat & Online Meeting Protocol & Troubleshooting
Q: Who can see what I post in the private HHA Facebook group?Only group members in private and secret groups like the HHA Facebook group will see any posts or comments made Read more
Q: How do the audiofiles work and how do I download them [FAQ]We try to put a downloadable audio file below every video. You should be able to listen to the video Read more
Q: How to Log into the AcademyYou may have trouble logging into Hip Harp Academy in the future or maybe a friend is having trouble logging Read more
Q: How to Create A Youtube Account and Upload a Video to YouTube Q: How to Videotape (for Newbies)Are you new to videotaping yourself playing and to uploading videos to YouTube for the class to see? Scary stuff? Read more
Q: What are some reasonably-priced microphones for recording harp?I still don’t have a perfect solution for recording harp (except to use an electric harp)! But I had a Read more
Q: What if I’m a technophobe?One of the things technophobes (like I was!) love about this course is that they become so more web-and-tech savvy Read more
Q: What if I am not tech savvy?Even people who consider themselves completely non-tech-savvy are able to access and enjoy the course. Some people even say that Read more
Mindset Questions
Mindset Questions (this link will open all the mindset questions in a separate tab)
Below is a list of all “Mindset Question” posts
Q: Do you have strategies for overcoming performance nerves?
I personally like to set up sequentially more ‘intense’ situations — like starting by doing performances for my cats (not Read more
Q: I feel behind in class – what should I do?Don’t worry. You’re not BEHIND. You’re AHEAD. You’re way ahead where you were at the beginning of the class, and Read more
Q: How do you motivate yourself to continue playing with passion and enjoyment, even if people are not listening?In the past, when I played for events, I found it liberating to just have the time to experiment without Read more
