workshops

Some of my more popular workshops:

Gorgeous Sound and How to Achieve It

Learn to maximize use of strings in order to produce a rich sound. Focus is on single notes, phrasing, and chords of all kinds; widening dynamic range; and how the whole body in involved in our playing. Also, a brief overview of tuning. For all levels. Ability to read music not necessary, but a basic knowledge of notes and chords is helpful.

 

A Harpist’s Workbook

A collection of exercises designed to develop finger agility and muscle tone; warm-ups, on & off the harp; good practice habits; 5 minutes are better than none; how to add colour to your playing. You’ll sound better than ever! For all levels. Ability to read music not necessary, but a basic knowledge of notes and chords is helpful.

 

A Harpist’s Workbook - the Basics

Condensed focus: scales, chords and arpeggios, the basics of harp technique. For all levels. Ability to read music not necessary, but a basic knowledge of notes and chords is helpful.

 

Tap it Out

Rhythm is a vital part of music. With a little knowledge of note values and how they subdivide and fit into each other, you can learn to play all sorts of rhythmic combinations. In this workshop you won’t play a note: rhythm is a separate component of the musical language. All that is required is a flat surface to tap a multitude of rhythmic patterns. Once you feel it in your body, it will be a cinch to put it in your music. For all levels. No harps required.

 

Introduction to Improvisation

Developing melodies from chord progressions; creating melodies with chords only; expanding on existing melodies; introductions, codas, interludes, variations… This workshops gives the basic tools to encourage your own personal creativity. Level: intermediate. A good understanding of chord structure, knowledge of basic theory, and ability to read music necessary.

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