Holiday Music is here … whether we like it or not
This is an archive post ~ originally published Dec. 1, 2016 and updated in 2018 Holiday music was the reason I became a harpist … but maybe not for the reason you think. I could be pretty snobby about what I sang when I was a young adult, and when my college... read more
How I Learned – and Teach – Music Theory on the Harp
The doors are NOW OPEN for “Hands on Harmony” – my foundational class for harpists where you learn the basics of harmony with your HANDS (and your mind, of course) – at your own pace! >> Cyber Special for Harp Players … PLUS MORE!... read more
Cyber Special for Harp Players … PLUS MORE!
Our “CyberWeekend” special ended at midnight yesterday BUT last night I found something SO GREAT that I HAVE to share it!! So I’m creating a NEW special for anyone who missed the Cyber Weekend. If you missed it last weekend — jump on this one! ... read more
Music to Dine For
Music to Dine ForHappy Thanksgiving I made this collection of instrumental specifically for playing during dining – whether you have guests or not – though I love the stories of people telling me their guests said, “Wow! What IS that music? What IS... read more
Harp By Candlelight
Sometimes a gift is about sharing what you think of as your ‘true self’. Sometimes a gift is about sharing a part of yourself that may feel awkward, or different than you think you are – and yet it speaks to the heart of someone you love in a way... read moreA Spectrum of Diversity on the Symphony Stage
The students from Cicely Tyson School of Performing Arts will be performing three of my pieces as soloists with the West Shore Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Nov. 18th – playing alongside their teacher, orchestra soloist Robbin Gordon-Cartier (Get more show info... read more7AM Sonata (Re-DHC Project)
It’s my birthday today — and instead of having a wild party or a celebrating a massive achievement what I did today was make a commitment. A commitment to release old works, secret works, parts of myself I know, but don’t share. To release at least... read moreWhat do I DO with it? Why you should learn to “Arrange Yourself”
For Harp Players Only Tonight at midnight is the DEADLINE to register for “Hip Harp Toolkit” – my arranging class just for harp players — and get a $200 discount PLUS two great Bonus Classes. If you play the harp I don’t want you to miss this... read more
A Private Affair
What happens when someone wants to share their favorite artist with their favorite group of people? Sometimes they buy a block of tickets to a show. Sometimes they send out links or CDs to share the artist’s music . And sometimes … they actually call up the... read more
Instant 3-Part Arrangement Formula – FREE Webinar for Harp Players
A FREE Play-along Training from Deborah Henson-Conant Sun. Nov. 4th at 3:30 pm EST Register for the FREE Instant Replay! .embedded-joinwebinar-button button { padding:15px; background:yellow; color:red; font-size:1.7em; font-weight:bold; border:2px solid red;... read more
At a Bus Stop?? A Revelation about Creative Mentorship in an Unlikely Location
I had the opportunity to play at a new artist-inspired BUS STOP LAST week, when my town celebrated our new Bus Shelter Art Installations. I knew I was going to have fun … but I didn’t realize HOW much fun. I also didn’t realize how meaningful it... read more
Get Creative with DHC – FREE Webinar for Harp Players
GET CREATIVE! A FREE Creativity Training from Deborah Henson-Conant Sun. Oct. 28th at 3:30 pm EDT Register for FREE INSTANT REPLAY! .embedded-joinwebinar-button button { padding:15px; background:yellow; color:red; font-size:1.7em; font-weight:bold; border:2px solid... read more
5 reasons to play harp at a Bus Stop
I was talking to a friend early this morning and when I said I had to leave because I was going to play at the new art-installation-bus-shelter celebration — he asked me: why would someone who’s played in big theaters in front of thousands of people want to play... read more
Jazz for Harps 2018 – Final Beginning Projects
At the conclusion of many of the online courses at Hip Harp Academy, the students have the opportunity to complete a “Final Beginnings” video project. We call these Final BEGINNING Projects because I tell the students to focus on imperfect completion as a... read more
#HarpBike on the Minuteman Trail
“Like a Valkyrie with a harp on a bike cart steed! (Cecily Miller) It happened last Saturday. I got to live my dream of riding on the back of a bike while playing my harp. We rode 12 miles from the one end of the Minuteman Bike Trail in Bedford, through historic... read more
Day 4 – Cartier’s Harp Unit starts the Celebration
Read about the "DHC Challenge" Project (click here) The "DHC Challenge" is the pilot project for a collaboration with harpist, soloist and educator, Robbin Gordon-Cartier. The project uses my harp concertos to support both community and learning by teaching... read more
Day 3 – DHC Challenge – The Golden Ticket
Read about the "DHC Challenge" Project (click here) The "DHC Challenge" is the pilot project for a collaboration with harpist, soloist and educator, Robbin Gordon-Cartier. The project uses my harp concertos to support both community and learning by teaching... read more
Day 2 – DHC Challenge – More About Robbin
Read about the "DHC Challenge" Project (click here) The "DHC Challenge" is the pilot project for a collaboration with harpist, soloist and educator, Robbin Gordon-Cartier. The project uses my harp concertos to support both community and learning by teaching... read more
Day 1 – DHC Challenge – We Begin!
Read about the "DHC Challenge" Project (click here) The "DHC Challenge" is the pilot project for a collaboration with harpist, soloist and educator, Robbin Gordon-Cartier. The project uses my harp concertos to support both community and learning by teaching... read more
Baroque Flamenco … for YOU
(Some of the info in the post was shared in earlier posts in 2011, 2016 & 2017) I get to hear my music played by harpists all over the world. But there’s one piece in particular that I really have to show people how to play. That’s my fiery... read more
