How To Harp Podcast
How To Harp Podcast
Podcast Description
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.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the journey of learning the harp, with episode themes including personal stories from learners, teaching experiences, and practical tips. For example, episodes feature conversations with learner harpists like Victoria Johnson, who discusses community support in learning, and Angela Boraston, who reflects on her first year as a harp tutor and offers advice for aspiring teachers.
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.
A thoughtful and inspiring episode for harp learners at every stage. Discover practical advice on how to make progress, structure your practice, and find motivation when things feel slow. Heather also answers listener questions on technique, sound, and keeping your playing creative and enjoyable.
In this episode:
• The three questions harp learners ask most
• How to know what to work on to improve
• Building a balanced and enjoyable practice routine
• Fixing buzzes, tension, and technical issues
• Breaking through learning plateaus
• Adding emotion and polish to your pieces
• Easy ways to make your tunes sound spooky for Halloween
• Motivation and perspective for adult harp learners
Host: Heather Downie – Harpist, Principal Scottish Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and founder of How To Harp
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