Hosted by How To Harp · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 49 episodes
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Welcome to the How To Harp podcast, the show that celebrates your harp journey. Join harpist, tutor and founder of How To Harp Heather Downie for weekly episodes full of expert tips, inspiring interviews, real harpist stories, and relaxed chats with How To Harp co-tutor Angela. Whether you’re just starting out or growing your skills, this is your space to learn, laugh, and love your harp even more.
How To Harp hosts How To Harp Podcast, a music show with 49 episodes published.
Heather answers another batch of listener questions in this special Q&A episode. Thank you to everyone who sent questions in - you all made this episode possible! She also shares thoughts on professional harp pathways in
Heather explores why technique is about far more than scales and exercises, and how strong technical foundations can give you greater freedom, confidence and expression at the harp. She shares four reasons technique give
Heather chats with learner harpist Karin, who shares her remarkable harp journey, from discovering the harp during the pandemic to rebuilding her playing after suffering a life-changing stroke just 18 months into learnin
Heather & Angela chat about why nerves, vulnerability & learning never fully disappear, even when you become a teacher or have years of experience behind you. They also discuss why students can feel nervous playing in le
Heather chats with Nicole about moving beyond external expectations and finding a musical path that feels honest, creative and true to who you are. They also discuss classical training, orchestral pressure, burnout, song
Heather explores how perfectionism can show up for adult harp learners, and why trying to get everything “right” can sometimes hold back your progress, confidence and enjoyment. She shares five helpful ways to think abou
Heather chats with learner harpist Kim about how discovering the harp later in life completely transformed her life, leading to new friendships, creative confidence, unforgettable musical experiences, and a deep sense of
Heather and Angela chat about the huge impact that in-person musical experiences can have on our harp journeys, from first discovering the instrument, to finding inspiration, creativity, confidence and community through
Heather chats with Eleanor about finding her way back to the lever harp and building a creative career rooted in collaboration, groove, and traditional music. They explore her early start through Irish music, the pressur
Heather shares a simple structure for making short harp practice sessions feel calm, focused, and genuinely useful. She explains how to use 15 minutes well, including warm-up, creative work, focused repertoire practice,
Heather chats with learner harpist Zee about discovering the harp later in life and how music became part of a deeply personal healing journey. They explore Zee’s musical background, performance anxiety, the role of musi
Heather chats with learner harpist Zee about discovering the harp later in life and how music became part of a deeply personal healing journey. They explore Zee’s musical background, performance anxiety, the role of musi
Heather and Angela chat about why music theory matters for harpists and how it can support real, practical progress at the instrument. They discuss how theory helps with communication, sight reading, memorisation, indepe
Heather chats with Gwenllian about building a professional harp career while navigating doubt, burnout, performance anxiety, and the pressure to prove yourself through difficult repertoire. They explore teaching, composi
Recording can feel surprisingly intense, even when no one else will ever hear the result. Heather shares five practical ways to make recording part of everyday practice so it feels more useful, less stressful, and more s
Heather chats with Mary about discovering the harp later in life and how a personal music hobby grew into something much bigger through patience, community, and creative curiosity. They explore self-teaching, double stru
Heather and Angela chat about their experiences using Peterson harp tuners after several months of real practice, teaching, and performing with them. They explore how harp sweeteners work, how the built-in metronome can
Heather chats with Karen about carving out a meaningful harp life as an adult, from rediscovering the instrument after college to building a career centred on service, teaching, and creativity. They explore therapeutic m
A well-rounded warm-up helps you play with better sound, more ease, and clearer focus, even when your practice time is limited. Heather shares the simple structure she uses to prepare both body and mind before moving int
Heather sits down with Melanie, a German harp learner and active member of How To Harp, to talk about building confidence, creativity, and consistency as an adult harpist. They explore how the harp “chose” her, how harmo
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