Monthly Archives: August 2012

Episode 46 of Harp Tuesday is up!

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Josh

I offer some thoughts on using a metronome:

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Learning the Violin – my journey so far (part 2)

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Josh

First Steps: I love the piano; if I didn’t play the harp, I’d want to play the piano.  I like the sound, but more importantly I want to be able to play harmony – a bunch of notes at the … Continue reading →

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Learning the Violin – my journey so far (part 1)

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Josh

I’m learning the violin, and I want to blog about the process.  I’m going to start by writing about the journey that’s led me to where I am right now. For that, I’m going to go way back to 1992.  … Continue reading →

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A current composition

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Josh

Here’s a short snippet of a composition I’m working on right now  

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Episode 45 of Harp Tuesday is up!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Josh

Episode 45 – I talk about doing lever changes on the folk harp:   And a bonus video – setting up for Skype lessons:

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States of learning – being overwhelmed

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Josh

I like thinking about learning, and how it happens.  I try and observe my own learning closely, since it’s the only time I can actually be inside someone’s head as learning occurs.  Recently I had a couple experiences that reminded … Continue reading →

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