In between the music is the connection.
Between composer and performer.
Between player and audience
Between mentor and emerging voice.
Between joy and full self–expression.
It’s where music transforms into a relationship.
Where technique surrenders to meaning.
Where something private becomes shared — and something shared becomes alive.
Last month, my music was played in Kyiv — in the cold, under air-raid sirens, with only a generator to run the lights.
I was reminded that music doesn’t exist to be perfect. It exists to be necessary.
On Stage
- Sat. Jan. 31 Solo Show — Boston Area (TCAN)
Tickets & info here
On the Page
- “How Faking It Saved My Childhood” — new essay
Read here
In the World
- World premiere in Ukraine — flowers covered the stage
Read the story here - New interview in Vents Magazine — Read here
- New podcast feature on New Cleveland Radio
Listen & watch here
For Learning
- The new Hip Harp Holiday Fake Book — Purchase here
- Free “Harp Time Live” — 3rd Thursday of the month
Join live here
To EXPERIENCE it:
- Sat. Jan. 31 solo show – Boston Area (TCAN): Get your tickets here
To PLAY it:
- Get the new Hip Harp Holiday Fake Book & Holiday Kit: Buy here
To SUPPORT it:
- Donate to the DHC Legacy Project: Donate here
DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT
Composer · Performer · Harp Mentor

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