Harp Blog

We greatly appreciate our students who come for harp lessons on a regular basis every week and have established a good learning routine. But practising outside of class is just as important! Here’s why: We understand that students have various commitments and may not be able to practice the harp every day. Therefore, we encourage students to make their practice sessions valuable by incorporating certain conditions: Our dedicated and professional harp instructors at our centre are wholeheartedly committed to teaching all students. What touches us the most is the students’ passion for the harp. Through weekly lessons and regular practice, their harp skills continue to

Nowadays, there are plenty of online learning resources available for various subjects, including the harp. It has become easier for individuals to access different teaching materials and sheet music, greatly enhancing the opportunity for self-learning. However, the question remains: Is it feasible to learn the harp solely through these resources? The answer is truly dependent on the individual, as it primarily hinges on the learner’s expectations and requirements. Let us explore the benefits of learning the harp with a professional teacher. While self-learning can be an option for some individuals, learning the harp with a professional teacher offers numerous advantages.

How is the ability to sight-read developed? Even if we receive sheet music and can play it immediately, sight-reading proficiency is an important milestone in harp education. Even if we don’t aspire to be professional harpists, it doesn’t mean we don’t need to practice sight-reading. So why can some people read music so quickly? The key is not just fast reading and playing reactions; it lies in their training to memorize common patterns and logical combinations in harp sheet music, allowing them to anticipate the upcoming notes. We can think of harp music as a “language” with its own letters

As a harpist, you know how important it is to take good care of your instrument to keep it sounding beautiful and ensure its longevity. However, even with the best care, cracks in the wood of your harp can still occur. In this blog post, we’ll discuss several factors that can contribute to wood cracks in your harp. That’s why we recommend reputable harp manufacturers such as Salvi and Lyon & Healy, who carefully select their wood and pay close attention to every detail during the production process to ensure the durability of their instruments. If you notice a crack

Harp Slow Practice is the key step to mastering learning to play the harp. During the process, you will pay attention to every note, understand the rhythm and melody, and establish good posture and relaxation. These are the basic skills for learning every piece of music, and the finer the basic skills, the better you can play the music. There are many benefits about Slow Practice.

Practicing the harp can be a beautiful experience, but it can also be a challenging one. One of the most important aspects of harp playing is maintaining a steady rhythm. This is where a metronome can be incredibly helpful. A metronome provides a steady beat that can be adjusted to match the required rhythm of the music you are playing. Nowadays, in addition to traditional metronomes, there are software applications that offer a range of features to make practicing even more convenient. In this article, we’ll introduce you to an easy-to-use software that offers a free version that should be