Join us on December 12th (NZ) for our Global Holiday Party in conjunction with Talking Harps.
If you are already signed up to our mailing list you will receive a zoom link and some new music!
If you are already signed up to our mailing list you will receive a zoom link and some new music!
It seems that while the pandemic and lockdowns have made our world a different place, some of the benefits are to do with how we are now upskilled in our online lessons and connecting with other people in different parts of NZ and the world and how easy and friendly this has all become!
As a result we're going to have a series of chats with harp people around the globe ..
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The Zoom Room Harp Chat will last 45 (but more often, 90) minutes and you can book to attend ($10pp) Attendees will also be sent a video of the chat.
Open to all ages and stages! Harpists, teachers, students, enthusiast, parents……. All welcome! You can see from the promo video above that there are harpists, teachers, enthusiasts and some mums listening in too!
The structure of the chat ...
Intro to the guest and hear about what they have been doing recently, past and current projects, teaching and learning tips that they most like using.
Question time
If you have questions for the guest that you want to make sure get answered, please send them in the week before the zoom room harp chat schedule, so they can include them in the chat. There will be time for spontaneous questions too.
What is ZOOM???
It’s an online meeting space where upwards of 100 people can be hosted – we’ve used it for online workshops and ensemble rehearsal. It’s free, and when you sign up to the Zoom Room Harp Chat, you get a link and password to this specific meeting -you just need to sign in at the scheduled time. It’s a safe environment where you can spectate or participate – all at the touch of your mute button
As a result we're going to have a series of chats with harp people around the globe ..
.
The Zoom Room Harp Chat will last 45 (but more often, 90) minutes and you can book to attend ($10pp) Attendees will also be sent a video of the chat.
Open to all ages and stages! Harpists, teachers, students, enthusiast, parents……. All welcome! You can see from the promo video above that there are harpists, teachers, enthusiasts and some mums listening in too!
The structure of the chat ...
Intro to the guest and hear about what they have been doing recently, past and current projects, teaching and learning tips that they most like using.
Question time
If you have questions for the guest that you want to make sure get answered, please send them in the week before the zoom room harp chat schedule, so they can include them in the chat. There will be time for spontaneous questions too.
What is ZOOM???
It’s an online meeting space where upwards of 100 people can be hosted – we’ve used it for online workshops and ensemble rehearsal. It’s free, and when you sign up to the Zoom Room Harp Chat, you get a link and password to this specific meeting -you just need to sign in at the scheduled time. It’s a safe environment where you can spectate or participate – all at the touch of your mute button
Past Guests:
#1 August 2020 - Carolyn Mills (NZSO) releasing the tension in your forearms, and Therapeutic Harp Training
#2 September 2020 - Eira Lynn Jones (UK) What is good practise? and Navigating through these challenging times
#3 October 2020 - Skaila Kanga (UK)- her harp journey as a teacher, performer and session musician.
#4 November 2020 - Alex Rider (UK) - his love of French Romantic music, Erard harps and Michelline Kahn.
#5 December 2020 - Jakez Francois (France)
Ever wanted a sneaky peek inside the Camac Harp Factory - here's your chance for a virtual tour with Jakez - and he'll answer your questions as we go!
Ever wanted a sneaky peek inside the Camac Harp Factory - here's your chance for a virtual tour with Jakez - and he'll answer your questions as we go!
#6 January 2021- Louise Johnston (Australia)
What an amazing and diverse career this gorgeous lady has had, starting at the tender age of 15! Fabulous technique tips and advice on living with severe performance anxiety.
What an amazing and diverse career this gorgeous lady has had, starting at the tender age of 15! Fabulous technique tips and advice on living with severe performance anxiety.
#7 February 2021 - Alice Giles (Australia)
From Australia to Antartica and everywhere in between! Alice gave us some really interesting tips and techniques to consider when we look at 'our sound' and how to produce it.
From Australia to Antartica and everywhere in between! Alice gave us some really interesting tips and techniques to consider when we look at 'our sound' and how to produce it.
#8 March 2021 - Esther Swift (Scotland)
The art of improvisation and composition without notation
The art of improvisation and composition without notation
#9 April 2021, Robbin Gordon-Cartier (USA)
Performance Nerves and those 'save the day' hints
Performance Nerves and those 'save the day' hints
#10 May 2021, Amanda Whiting (Wales)
Jazz harp - and everything else that has been happening in 2020/21
Jazz harp - and everything else that has been happening in 2020/21
#11 June 2021, Keziah Thomas (UK)
The Art of the Glissando - a hands on workshop
The Art of the Glissando - a hands on workshop
#12 July 2021, Adriano Sangineto (Italy)
The living harp string - Adriano talks about composing for the harp as tho it was the band.
The living harp string - Adriano talks about composing for the harp as tho it was the band.
#13 August 2021, Eleanor Turner (UK)
Performance energy and coping with music and the real world.
Performance energy and coping with music and the real world.
#14 September 2021, Richard Hanna (Canada/NZ)
Richard showed us samples from his one man show 'Melody Moore' and talked about the process of putting together the project.
Richard showed us samples from his one man show 'Melody Moore' and talked about the process of putting together the project.
#15 October 2021, Rachel Hair (Scotland)
Arranging music yourself - and life as a harpist on the road.
Arranging music yourself - and life as a harpist on the road.
#16 November 2021 Neil Wood(Scotland)
What is traditional Scottish Music for Harp? Where has harp ornamentation come from?