I Wanna Play the Blues ~ Cherie

I Wanna Play the Blues ~ Cherie

“I had never played Blues or sung with the harp before, and this tune of DHC’s really resonated with me.” ~ Cherie Cherie has always wanted to sing and play the harp, but felt she was unable to do it..until now. Then she found DHC’s “I Wanna Play the...
Let the Possibilities open: Projects from Hip Harp Academy’s Summer Quarter

Let the Possibilities open: Projects from Hip Harp Academy’s Summer Quarter

Step into a tiny new creative world and let it open your mind. What would it be like to share your own creativity without worrying about if what you shared was ‘good enough’?  Without wondering if you got as many ‘likes’ as someone else –...
Rainbow Harp Faery ~ Eily Aurora

Rainbow Harp Faery ~ Eily Aurora

“This is a video from an artistic photo/video shoot on Vancouver Island as my Rainbow Harp Faery character.” ~ Eily Aurora Eily Aurora embodies her colorful Rainbow Harp Faery character, complete with costume and wings. The faery emerges from a tree to...
Joke Verdoold’s Twist on “New Blues”

Joke Verdoold’s Twist on “New Blues”

“This is my version of “new Blues…I made it as complete as possible and hope it is catchy.” ~ Joke Verdoold Joke Verdoold plays her version of DHC’s “New Blues” and takes it beyond the page. Joke took snippets given in the Hip Harp Academy...
Lovin’ Feline Blues ~ Tara

Lovin’ Feline Blues ~ Tara

“What started as a vague quest to create something based on a Blues form turned into a depiction of cat psychology” ~ Tara Ever wonder wonder what a pet cat is thinking? Tara plays her double-strung harp and sings her original song, “Lovin’ Feline Blues,”...
Winter Blues ~ Louise Bell

Winter Blues ~ Louise Bell

“I often smile and look at the camera, but for this video I wanted to express the wintry mood by not engaging in this way.” ~ Louise Bell Louise Bell presents her “Winter Blues,” expressing the melancholic feeling of Winter. Louise uses the resonance of...
Pachelbel Beyond the Page ~ Marylin Waupoose

Pachelbel Beyond the Page ~ Marylin Waupoose

“The bride was grateful and happy with how the harp looks and sounds, and she loved that I played the Pachelbel. She said that I made her wedding magical.” ~ Marylin Waupoose Want to take a familiar piece of music beyond the page? That’s what Marylin...
Jolijne Viergever “Wretched Blues”

Jolijne Viergever “Wretched Blues”

“It has given me more tools in my toolbox, which builds to the performer I want to be.” ~ Jolijne Viergever Travel to “JoJo’s Lounge,” where Jolijne Viergever performs her sultry “Wretched Blues.” Jolijne uses harp, voice, looper, improv and costume to...
Carol Henley’s Sleep Guide (for “mature” audiences)

Carol Henley’s Sleep Guide (for “mature” audiences)

“Before being in the Academy, my harp and I were at odds. I was trying to master it, conquer it. Now I see the harp as an extension of myself” ~ Carol Henley Having trouble falling asleep? Carol Henley offers this humorous tutorial for ‘mature” audiences....

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