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All posts in On Harps

Making a Harp Cover

2 years ago

Like C.S. Lewis’ A Grief Observed (which is a study of Lewis’ own grief rather than a commentary on grief in general), this is a record of my process …

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Recording “The Road Home From Skye”: Day Three in the Studio

3 years ago

Day One in the Studio
Day Two in the Studio

Day Three

The following morning I felt almost blasé about getting ready. Day three, right? No big deal. And then I looked at …

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Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2018

4 years ago

I experienced one specific conversation at least five times during the festival:
Sitting down at the dinner table: “Hi, my name is Stephanie.”
“Hello! I’m Anna.” (Or Caroline, or Helen.)
A moment of …

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4 Things That Strike Terror Into the Heart of Every Harpist

5 years ago

(Being by no means a complete list of existing harpist problems)

1. The malfunctioning handicap entrance button

It lures one into a false sense of security, promising not only to open the …

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Pedal Harp or Celtic Harp?

7 years ago

You’re looking for harp music at your event or wedding. If your harpist asks you, “Would you like a pedal harp or a celtic harp?” and you respond, “I have …

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Three Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Harpist

7 years ago

La Maison
Have you ever gone house shopping? Most people look at specs on square-footage, the layout of the rooms, the price, the school district. Last fall my sister and I …

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A Harpist: One of the Better Wedding Decisions You’ll Make

7 years ago

Photo credit: Joe Lares / Foter / CC BY-NC-SA

Classy

First of all, to state the obvious. A harp (the instrument itself) is the epitome of elegance and grace. When you …

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Eclectic, Not Electric

7 years ago

In the fall of 2014 I applied for my first grant, an “Arts Tour Minnesota” grant through the MN State Arts Board, and immediately determined that every paper I had …

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Two Musicmakers Harps

Selling Your Used Harp in Minnesota

7 years ago

I receive e-mails every so often from individuals wondering how best to market their used harps. This is my secret list of top resources.

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Binnorie, O Binnorie: A Tale of Murder and Magic

7 years ago

Article written by Emily Taege

This is one of my favorite ballads of two sisters—one fair and one dark. They both have the eye of a handsome knight, but the …

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7 months ago
Lever Harp Series – Online

Cost is $30 per workshop, $15 for concert ticket, or $240 for all.
Email contact@ameliaromano.com to save your seat! Workshops will be recorded.
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Finger Placement Fun (beginner) Rachel Clemente – 8/24 at …

8 months ago
Autumn Lever Harp Ensemble 2022 – St. Paul, Minnesota

Instructors: Hannah Flowers and Stephanie Claussen
Ages 13 through adult

Schedule
Fridays, 6:30pm-8:00pm
October 7
October 14
October 21
NO CLASS October 28
November 4
November 11
Final performance on November 18, 2022
Class location: Stephanie Claussen’s home studio in St. …

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