Music can open so many doors. People are genuinely interested in how we
make music – our instrument, ourselves, our repertoire. And we should be honest – making music is a
rare gift. We are very fortunate. Did you know that a Gallup poll indicated
that 96% of adults surveyed thought music could be learned at any age? Perhaps more surprising, a whopping 85% of
adults wish they had had music
lessons as a child! And 70% stated that
they’d like to learn to play an instrument.
Further, 66% stated that there were too many impediments to learning to
play*. And only 5% of adults are
proactive and arrange to have music lessons in their own lives**.
That makes those of us who took up the harp as adults a rare
breed! And whether we were trained in
music as children or came to our instruments as adults – we are making music
and we are extraordinary!
You may not feel special.
You may not feel accomplished.
You maybe still comparing yourself to others and therefore maybe
unwilling to share your music. But maybe
it’s time for you to just say Yes.
Yes – to those people who visit you and ask you to play for
them.
Yes – to going into schools to share your instrument and
your talent with young people who might not otherwise ever see or hear a harp –
and certainly are unlikely to ever get to touch one!
Yes – to volunteering to play at a local care home on a
regular basis.
Yes – to your local church or civic gathering.
Mostly, say Yes to yourself – Yes, I am a musician who is
continuing to grow and Yes I will share with others. Yes I will commit to investing in myself and
my practice.
Just Say Yes to plucking up the
courage to do more with my harp!
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