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What is Hip Harp Academy by Deborah Henson-Conant?
A few days ago, I conducted a webinar on how the Academy actually works: What are the nuts and bolts of how the classes work, what are the live events: Catch-up Coaching, Office Hours and weekly Masterclass-Chats. Are they all recorded? How much time will I spend...
Composer’s Spotlight: Cliona Molins performs ‘New Blues’
Composer’s Spotlight Series: Cliona Molins performs ‘New Blues’ In this interview, Cliona shares her experience performing New Blues. When others heard this piece, they are surprised that blues can also be played via harp. She once attended a workshop by Deborah...
Composer’s Spotlight: Nigel Foo performs ‘Baroque Flamenco’
Composer’s Spotlight Series: Nigel Foo performs ‘Baroque Flamenco’ In this interview, Nigel shares his experience playing Baroque Flamenco. He discussed his passion for Baroque Flamenco which blends traditional harp elements with unique characteristics, making it...
When 14 Harps Played 12-Bar Blues
When 14 Harps Played 12-Bar Blues Or, how the Salmon of Knowledge hooked Dave Brubeck in Scotland A note from Deborah: We just found this article recently and wanted to share it. It was originally published in the Christian Science Monitor magazine in 1988. Thirty-six...
Composer’s Spotlight: Jasmin-Isabel Kühne plays ‘New Blues’
Composer’s Spotlight Series: Jasmin-Isabel Kühne performs ‘New Blues’ In this interview, Jasmin-Isabel shares her experience performing New Blues. She likes that people see how cool the rhythmic melody of New Blues is. She also emphasizes how versatile the harp is...
Composer’s Spotlight: Piroska Kuhn performs ‘New Blues’
Composer’s Spotlight Series: Piroska Kuhn performs ‘New Blues’ In this interview, Piroska shares her experience playing New Blues. She first learned about New Blues on YouTube and instantly fell in love. She was thrilled to play the harp because she had already wanted...
Composer’s Spotlight: Ana Harp plays ‘New Blues’
Composer’s Spotlight Series: Ana Harp plays ‘New Blues’ In this interview, Ana shares her experience as well as the audience’s reactions to her playing New Blues. She first learned about New Blues as a piece when she attended Deborah Henson-Conant’s...
Composer’s Spotlight: Sahar Abasi performs ‘Nataliana’
Composer’s Spotlight Series: Sahar Abasi plays ‘Nataliana’ In this interview, Sahar shares her experience playing Nataliana. She likes Nataliana because it is both ‘simple but challenging’ to play. She also encourages others who want to play the piece to...
Composer’s Spotlight: Lisa Tannebaum plays ‘Baroque Flamenco’
Composer’s Spotlight Series: Lisa Tannebaum plays “Baroque Flamenco” at Music in the Woods Studio In this interview, Lisa said that playing Baroque Flamenco made her a fiery passionate dancer. She likes Baroque Flamenco because she wants an emotional piece...
