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Tech Questions
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
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
Musical Questions
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?We made this page in response to a question from a student who was confused when people said things like: Read more
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
General
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
