(this was originally sent out to my email newsletter subscribers – join my list here) Hi all, We’re often surrounded by music; it can be a soundtrack to everything we do (exercise, work, cooking, reading, watching movies, etc.) and yet it can be very rare to actually sit down and just listen to something, focused […]
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Some recent videos, including my 2020 New Year’s Improvisation: A music video and Harp Tuesday episode on Salzedo’s Concert Variations on ‘O Tannenbaum‘: And a couple other recent Harp Tuesday episodes:
While doing my last Harp Tuesday episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YcSwbtjYA4 which features a look at me playing in slow motion) I got the idea to start a new video series. On the weeks when I don’t do a Harp Tuesday episode, instead I’ll do a “Slow Motion Monday” video. These videos will be quite short – a
New video series – Slow Motion Monday! Read More »
As I mentioned in the return of “Sunday Spotlight”, I want to do more writing this year. I’m going to start with a 3 part series talking about mistakes and learning. In this post I’m going to look at societal attitudes towards mistakes, as well as our own relationship with them. In part 2 I’ll
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New episode of Harp Tuesday is up!
Harp Tuesday episode 59 – Dynamics and control! Read More »
Had a friend on Facebook post asking whether I had any Harp Tuesday videos dealing with not making mistakes while performing. Apart from my episode on Nerves and Performance Anxiety (which, by the way, I think is a pretty good episode), I don’t. Heck, I make lots of mistakes while performing. Got me thinking, though,
Getting rid of mistakes? Read More »
New episode of Harp Tuesday is up – a few thoughts on effective practice:
Harp Tuesday episode 56 is up – Thoughts on Practicing Read More »
In this episode of Harp Tuesday I take a look at pedal changes, with a bird’s eye view of how I change pedals, plus a simple exercise to help familiarize your feet with the pedals!
Harp Tuesday episode 55 is up! A look at pedal changes Read More »
Hi everyone, Time for another spotlight! This week, I’m spotlighting the “Choir” series of documentaries. Featuring choirmaster Gareth Malone, these are delightful and uplifting shows that remind us how wonderful it is to sing, and how we can all sing – it’s not just for professionals ;) If you’re in Canada you can watch a
Sunday Spotlight – Jan. 27, 2013 Read More »