If it was easy, it would be easy!

The more you practice something, the easier it becomes.  The more you practice something, the less you have to consciously think about it to make it happen. And that comes about through practice.

There are no short cuts.  If it was easy, it would be easy.  Now, go practice!  Learn more at the website.  See you there!

Better get moving – 10 steps to the holidays!

It’s nearly October (yikes!), the summer is over, the kids are back to school, the days are palpably shorter.  And you know what that means – the holidays are nearly here!

There are only 12 weeks to go – but you know that festivities will start in about six to eight week so there will be plenty of time to fit in all the parties, pageants, festivals, parades, celebrations, get-togethers, gift exchanges, as well as gatherings.  And each of those will be an opportunity to share one of your greatest gifts – your music

For ten (relatively easy) steps head over to the website - see you there!

Scotland is calling! Be an Early Bird

I am already excited about our next trip to Scotland...and it’s still eight months away!!

I know that you’re so excited about the prospect of going too since I have talked to you and some have already taken advantage of the Early Bird pricing and booked your spot.

I know that some of you are still thinking about it.  So, I wanted to encourage you to get in on the Early Bird pricing.  To learn more, head on over to the website.

It’s been that kind of week - Six (or so) elements of Harp Care

Ok, it’s probably more like two weeks, but it sure feels like it’s all happened in a week.  Two subscriber emails that didn’t quite work the way I wanted.  And a surprise trip that sort of skewed the entire week toward the weird.  And then, on top of everything else, six broken strings on three harps!  SIX!

This is especially perplexing because I don’t think over my entire harp life, over all of my too many harps, I’ve had this many broken strings – total!  (ok, that might be a slight exaggeration, but not much of one).

I’m pretty sure I know why it’s happened – 

There are other things you can do, and I’d love to hear what you do as part of your regular harp maintenance – let me know in the comments below!

As you know, I have ever so slowly been moving the blog to my website.  If you are reading this blog here and you haven't gone over and subscribed - please let me know.  I believe it is time to close this one up, but I'd like to hear from you.  If I don't hear, then I'll know it's time to close these doors and do all the work over there...I'll look forward to hearing from you if it's not time yet - please leave a comment if you're only reading the blog here.

What to play?

How about a free arrangement of a classic?

We are always casting about for new things to play.  I am forever looking for tunes to add to my repertoire that meet my criteria...

So this week, the tune I’ll share with you is a classic traditional tune – well-known, well loved, and currently well used.  Everyone should have this one in their toolbox. 

Come read the whole post on the website.  This arrangement is free to subscribers.  Not a subscriber?  It’s easy, just sign up here and each week you'll get a direct link to the blog, the occasional freebee and more.