The Parts of Practice
I was talking with a new student the other day about how to structure a productive and enjoyable practice session and it struck me that I...
What’s in your gig bag? A list of things to have in The ultimate gig bag.
It has finally happened. I am playing in person concerts again and I have a satisfying stream of rehearsals and concerts from next week...
Let’s talk strings
I sat down at my harp the other day, Thursday to be exact, and starting running my warm up exercises only to hear the dreaded dull,...
Coaxing Creativity
Any of us who work in the creative arts know that we have to continually feed our well of creativity, we need time to rest and...
Romanticizing Your Life With the Harp.
Hello my dear faithful readers! Today I am here to talk to you about Romanticizing your life and making the harp part of your dream life...
What does being a professional mean? My musings on the subject.
Hello dear readers! It has been another week of loving the harp and pursuing my best life. I hope this post finds you in the same place. ...
Dr. Kimberly Houser Taylor’s Back to School Tips for Harpists.
Hello Readers! I know that many of you are gearing up for a new school year either as teachers or as students. I find this time of year...
Confessions of a Reluctant Wedding Harpist; Plus a Light Classical Repertoire List.
I must make a confession. I, as a harpist, do not really enjoy playing for weddings. I have played them since I was 15 and my experience...
My Top Ten list of the Most Difficult Harp Solos that I have played.
Hello and happy weekend to my dear readers. I was inspired by a YouTube video I watched regarding the most difficult piano pieces ever...
Harp, Hazelnuts, and 18th Century pockets.
Good day readers! I am sitting here on my back porch watching the local birdies enjoy the new food in my feeder. I have been nurturing...