Apr 10, 2025 | Composer, Composing, Concerts, Events, Hidden from Blog, People I Meet, Performance, Performer, Performing, Tour Diaries, Travel |
And I made it to Edinburgh!! The last leg of my Europe Tour is in Edinburgh. As one of the performers and presenters of the Edinburgh International Harp Festival, I’m so thrilled to have gone back to this beautiful hilly capital of Scotland. I took this selfie...
Mar 4, 2025 | Coaching, Teaching, Students & Learning, Hidden from Blog, Hip Harp Academy, Online Courses |
In a world where screen time dominates and genuine human connection feels increasingly rare, there’s something almost revolutionary about making music together. As I watched recent reports about the concerning effects of digital isolation on our mental health...
Feb 10, 2025 | Events, Hidden from Blog |
The Nightingale “Beyond-the-Page” Workshop: Create Your Own Solo & Ensemble Arrangements – With Deborah Henson-Conant Discover how to transform a beloved melody into your unique arrangement—at your own skill level! This workshop isn’t just about...
Dec 2, 2024 | Golden Cage Musical, Hidden from Blog |
Hi everyone, I’m Deborah Henson-Conant, the creator of the musical The Golden Cage. It’s a story about connection, freedom, and the power of music to uplift the human spirit. Today I want to introduce you to someone who had a huge role in the development...
Dec 1, 2024 | Golden Cage Musical, Hidden from Blog |
As the creator of “The Golden Cage” musical, I would like to be able to license it so that people can perform the show all over the world. We had a huge success with the musical’s NYC production in 2022, and the recorded film is loved by audiences...
Oct 29, 2024 | Coaching, Teaching, Students & Learning, Hidden from Blog, Hip Harp Academy |
I received something yesterday that touched me so deeply I wanted to share it with you. It’s a beautiful reflection from an Academy member that offers an intimate glimpse into her journey with music and creativity. Reading Patrizia’s words, I was filled...
Oct 11, 2024 | Events, Hidden from Blog |
Harpists join Hip Harp Academy for different reasons – and once they do, many don’t leave. Find out why in these conversations with HIp Harp Academy members. Meet Carol Booth Carol is an Australian harpist who’s been in the Academy for 3...
![Julia Sandee performs “Nataliana” [Composer’s Spotlight]](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Julia-Sandee-Nataliana-Spotlight-1080x675.jpg)
Sep 19, 2024 | Composer's Spotlight, Composing, Harping & Harpists, Hidden from Blog |
The Composer’s Note: “One of the things I really love about Julia’s performance of ‘Nataliana’ is how much space she leaves in the music. That sense of confidence in both the music and her own musicality creates exactly the experience I wanted...
![Tarlana performs “Nataliana” [Composer’s Spotlight]](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Tarlana-CSS-Nataliana-1080x675.jpg)
Sep 2, 2024 | Composer's Spotlight, Composing, Harping & Harpists, Hidden from Blog |
Composer’s Spotlight Series: Tarlana plays ‘Nataliana’ In this post, Tarlana shares her experience playing Nataliana. She said, “During the practice of this piece, the material of my fingertips changed, and I can say with certainty that I leveled up, so that...
Jun 22, 2024 | Hidden from Blog |
Deborah Henson-Conant · Budapest (from Budapest)
