Recording “The Road Home From Skye”: Day One in the Studio
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 …
Practicing for Any Contingency (Part 1): Six Unorthodox Ways To Prepare for a Background Harp Gig
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 …
An Artistic Process
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 …
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 …
Recording ‘Soirée’
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 …
10 Ways to Enjoy an Orchestra Concert
… 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 …
2014 St. Patrick’s Day Activities in Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
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 …
February 2014 in Review – Top Music-Related News & Tips
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 …
What Does a Freelance Harpist Do All Day?
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 …
The Harpist and Her Inner Hit Man
My black sedan pulls to a stop at the curb and I step out into the slush, ignoring the NO PARKING sign next to my bumper. Everything looks just as …