Making a Harp Cover
Like C.S. Lewis’ A Grief Observed (which is a study of Lewis’ own grief rather than a commentary on grief in general), this is a record of my process …
Recording “The Road Home From Skye”: Day Three in the Studio
Day One in the Studio
Day Two in the Studio
Day Three
The following morning I felt almost blasé about getting ready. Day three, right? No big deal. And then I looked at …
Edinburgh International Harp Festival 2018
I experienced one specific conversation at least five times during the festival:
Sitting down at the dinner table: “Hi, my name is Stephanie.”
“Hello! I’m Anna.” (Or Caroline, or Helen.)
A moment of …
4 Things That Strike Terror Into the Heart of Every Harpist
(Being by no means a complete list of existing harpist problems)
1. The malfunctioning handicap entrance button
It lures one into a false sense of security, promising not only to open the …
Pedal Harp or Celtic Harp?
You’re looking for harp music at your event. If your harpist asks you, “Would you like a pedal harp or a Celtic harp?” and you respond, “I have no …
Three Reasons NOT to Become a Professional Harpist
La Maison
Have you ever gone house shopping? Most people look at specs on square-footage, the layout of the rooms, the price, the school district. Last fall my sister and I …
A Harpist: One of the Better Wedding Decisions You’ll Make
Photo credit: Joe Lares / Foter / CC BY-NC-SA
Classy
First of all, to state the obvious. A harp (the instrument itself) is the epitome of elegance and grace. When …
Eclectic, Not Electric
In the fall of 2014 I applied for my first grant, an “Arts Tour Minnesota” grant through the MN State Arts Board, and immediately determined that every paper I had …
Selling Your Used Harp in Minnesota
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)
Binnorie, O Binnorie: A Tale of Murder and Magic
Article written by Emily Taege
This is one of my favorite ballads of two sisters—one fair and one dark. They both have the eye of a handsome knight, but …