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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...
Dance the Way You Dance
“Take a little dream down from the shelf – go out and live it just for yourself” ~ from “Dance the Way You Dance” (DHC) TikTok and YouTube are filled with people copying other people: musicians, dancers, make-up artists — who are...
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
“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
“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”
“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)
“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....
Bluesy Meditation ~ Cherrie Mooney’s Calming Blues
“I learned that there is a difference between playing the Blues and playing with a Bluesy feel. I tried to incorporate both in this piece.” ~ Cherrie Mooney Ever consider playing the Blues as a meditation? That’s what Cherrie Mooney did. She took her harp...
Anthropomorphic Blues ~ Diane Giorgi finds her Character(s) in the 12-Bar Blues
“Being in character helps diffuse some of the self-consciousness and angst of playing before a camera.” ~ Diane Giorgi Have you ever wondered what it might look like if every 12 measures of music wore a different costume? Diane Giorgi did! But she...
