11 Reasons why Summer Harp Jam Rocks!
“Summer Harp Jam” is my 6-Week virtual summer camp that’s exclusively for harp players – lever or pedal, from fledgling to professional – and gives you a treasure chest of jams, vamps and play-alongs that strengthen your improvisation and rhythm skills while you’re... read more
Jung at Harp
Deborah Henson-Conant & Hip Harp Academy Present: An “In-Between the Music” Conversation “Jung at Harp” A conversation about music and … the principles of Jungian Analysis “In Between the Music” is a series of conversations about music and how it connects,... read more
My Mother taught me MUSIC
This year I continued a long-held tradition of performing a concert in honor of my mother – and this time I did it direct from my studio on Facebook LIVE. My fans and friends got to enjoy the show in their living rooms, kitchens, decks – wherever they... read moreSo Proud of the Half-Bakes
I was just texting to some colleagues in NYC and found myself writing: OMG – I’m so proud of the people in my Academy!!! They’re so brave and funny and committed, and willing and creative. And I just realized I should be sharing this is social media!!! I just... read more
Strings of Passion Takeaways from Martha
This is an archive post ~ originally published Feb. 2, 2017 and updated in 2019 My 10-week program about creative expression, “Strings of Passion,” just started and still open for 2019 registration! I find myself so moved by what the members share about... 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 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
Brazil – I LOVE YOU!!!
I just got back from the forests of Brazil where I lived, taught, ate, performed and adventured at the beautiful Uaná Eté Music Garden about 2 hours from Rio. It was a jazz immersion with harp players from all over the world: Australia, USA, Canada, France, Greece,... read more
Freedom, can it be followed?
Sun. July 8th I have a free Webinar for Harp Players called “Play with Freedom” Register for FREE here (Registration includes a replay link) We often think of creative freedom as complete independence, marching to our own drummer (who is, supposedly, us?).... read more
