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Selling Your Used Harp in Minnesota

10 years ago

I receive e-mails every so often from individuals wondering how best to market their used harps. This is my secret list of top resources. (Updated 2024)

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7 Days, 7 Gigs

10 years ago

Monday
While playing for the Mother’s Day tea party this afternoon, I contemplated how blessed I am. (My mind wanders when I play certain songs that are thoroughly embedded in my …

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Irish Wedding Music Ideas

11 years ago

Are you Irish or do you wish you were? If you’re thinking about adding a Celtic touch to your wedding ceremony, take a look at this list of Irish wedding …

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5 Amazing Intermediate Harp Music Books for Lever Harp

11 years ago

Updated!

Light so Brilliant: Christmas Carols and Tunes for Solo Harp
by Stephanie Claussen

My own arrangements of a variety of familiar and unfamiliar pieces. I incorporated rich textures to create a full …

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10 Ways to Enjoy an Orchestra Concert

11 years ago

… whether or not you’re a music-lover.

Photo credit: ubackdrop/ Foter / CC BY-NC

The best place to sit in an orchestra concert is, of course, on stage. The conductor’s face will …

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Quick and Easy Christmas Decorating Tips Worthy of “Victorian Homes”

11 years ago

1. Ribbon. Lots of ribbon.

Add a festive ribbon to the door you use the most. It’s inexpensive, takes 3 minutes, and makes you just a tiny bit happier every time …

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How to Hire a Harpist for your Wedding

11 years ago

I’d like to hire a harpist for my wedding – what do I do?

Check for Availability (6-12 months out)
Contact Stephanie using her Contact Page or call 651.493. 7904 to see …

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“Glory of God” CD Release Concert – Next week!

12 years ago

I’m so excited to announce my newest CD is done! Please come to our release concert and discover this beautiful, worshipful, and original praise music. I can promise it will …

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Minnesota Scottish Harp Competition 2014

12 years ago

Competition

Thank you to everyone who competed in 2014!

The goals of the Minnesota competition are to foster confidence in harp students and players of all levels, from early beginners to masters, …

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Old-Fashioned Romance – Weddings: 30’s Style

12 years ago

Photo: My grandma and grandpa at the 1934 World’s Fair in Chicago

My heart always sinks when I’m reading along through uncharted but promising fiction waters and the heroine of the …

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9 months ago
Harp Lessons Cancellation/Reschedule FAQ for current students

Questions about cancelling or rescheduling a lesson? You can always send Stephanie an email, or take a look at the FAQs below.

“I woke up sick this morning and cannot come …

1 year ago
Adult Harp Ensemble – Autumn 2024

Fridays, 6:30-8pm | October 4- November 22


Students will develop the skills to play in an ensemble as well as experience the joy of making music with other harpists. …

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The Road Home from Skye
11/08/2019
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