Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2018
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 …
4 Things That Strike Terror Into the Heart of Every Harpist
(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 …
Pedal Harp or Celtic Harp?
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 …
Three Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Harpist
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 …
A Harpist: One of the Better Wedding Decisions You’ll Make
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 …
Eclectic, Not Electric
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 …
Selling Your Used Harp in Minnesota
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.
Binnorie, O Binnorie: A Tale of Murder and Magic
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 …
Buying a Harp : The Ultimate Guide
We (the harp community) are so glad you are considering buying a harp!
Welcome to the ultimate guide to buying a harp. At the end of this article, you will know …
Harp in the Fantasy Novel, Part 3
And Never The Twain Shall Meet
In Part 1 and Part 2 of my fantasy harp series, I compared harps in fantasy novels with harps in the real world, and at …