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Organization Ideas for Harpists

1 year ago

As a professional harpist, my career is multi-faceted and oddly specific. Over the years I’ve built up multiple systems for managing the equipment, the merchandise and the information that goes …

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

1 year ago

Day One

I encountered morning rush hour on my way to the studio – to my shock. (Why do I always forget that rush hour is a thing?)

It took about forty …

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Practicing for Any Contingency (Part 1): Six Unorthodox Ways To Prepare for a Background Harp Gig

1 year ago

1. Practice with a light shining in your face.

Once I played harp for a lovely wedding reception on a cruise boat. Dramatic clouds spotted the western sky as a glowing …

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An Artistic Process

5 years ago

I thought, for fun, I’d share my artistic process for my new album, Light So Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas. Make sure you read “artistic process” as meaning “a …

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

5 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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Recording ‘Soirée’

5 years ago

I’d like to be able to tell you that recording my third solo harp album was glamorous and fulfilling; that it was challenging, but exciting. That every morning for a …

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10 Ways to Enjoy an Orchestra Concert

6 years ago

… whether or not you’re a music-lover.

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The best place to sit in an orchestra concert is, of course, on stage. The conductor’s face will …

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2014 St. Patrick’s Day Activities in Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN

6 years ago

Articles curated by Emily Taege

St. Patrick’s Day – Local Events

As you know, St. Paddy’s day is in March! I know I promised I wouldn’t overload you with links …

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February 2014 in Review – Top Music-Related News & Tips

6 years ago

Can you believe the first month of the year is already behind us?

These news selections will be tailored specifically for you! Use this publication to stay updated on the music …

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What Does a Freelance Harpist Do All Day?

7 years ago

A few weeks ago I published an article entitled “The Harpist and her Inner Hit Man,” humorously portraying the life of a freelance harpist. This week I thought I would …

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Harpist Keeping Busy During Covid-19

The first few weeks were special. I felt so free to work on projects that I never had time for before. I composed more music in March and April of …

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Light So Brilliant: Christmas Carols and Tunes for Solo Harp

“Evoking an ancient rather than modern setting, Claussen’s renditions contain variations that intermediate through advanced harpists will find both intricate and satisfying.”

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