Events

A series of four videos to help you review or learn the basics of music theory. Music is a foreign language and can definitely be learned, step by step, from the beginning.  Session 1 of the Building Blocks of Music will start you on the path of becoming more proficient in your understanding of music.

Every language has grammar and rules that help you know what to expect.  The same is true with music.  In Session 2, we will go deeper into the rules of music grammar that will help unlock the music and make learning a piece easier than ever.

Unlocking the Secrets of Music Theory: You've learned so much and it's been helpful in your learning and interpreting music.  Knowledge is power.  Go for more of it.

Your ears will be delighted to hear great music throughout history from the greatest composers and performers.  Different musical styles including Folk Music and Jazz are included.  We will focus on harp literature with a sprinkling of other piece, famous harpists and composers.

Knowledge is Power.  Sign up for the four session series of Music Theory and Musical History and Styles classes to receive a 10% discount.  Improve your understanding of music to become a better student and player, an informed audience member, become more expressive and informed about the music you love.

All classes are on Monday evenings from 5:00pm to 6:00p.m. PDT on Zoom

The Zoom link is sent at the beginning of each session.

Can't make the class?  Sign up to receive a video of each session to watch at your convenience.

Rhythm Workshop to End Your Rhythm Blues

Learn what you need to know to better understand rhythms and time signatures.

Thursday, April 19, 2022

3:00-4:00 pm PDT

on Zoom 

Playing in an ensemble is fun. The skills you learn are applicable for any ensemble. You’ll learn to play with others, improve your rhythm, sight reading and musicianship. Meet new friends and perform at our studio recitals which may be prerecorded for a Zoom recital.

The Wednesday Morning Harp Circle meets every other Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to10:00 a.m. from March 30 to June 8, 2022. Parts are available for all levels of playing and will be sent to you before the first rehearsal.  Bring a tuner, tuning key, red pencil.  Arrive by 8:45 a.m. to tune and get settled.

The Saturday Harp Ensemble meets at Harps Etc. on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. beginning on January 22, 2022, through May 21, 2022. Parts are available for all levels of playing. Parts will be sent prior to the 1st rehearsal.  Play all styles of music.  Learn new skills and make new friends.

Learn how to relax and enjoy playing music for others. You’ll learn how to manage performance jitters, memorize music, play through mistakes, and make constructive comments for your own playing and for others. The more you perform, the easier it gets! 

The video link proceeds of March 12, 2022 Alexander Boldachev Concert will go to the Red Cross to benefit the Ukrainian people.

Harpist ALEXANDER BOLDACHEV is hailed for his “absolutely thrilling” performances (Bachtrack). He has been breaking the mold of the 21st-century harpist with unprecedented virtuosity on both the concert pedal harp as well as the Salvi Delta electric harp. He is the official artist for Salvi Harps, guest artist of Bolshoi Theater, and founder of the Harp Festival Zurich.

You may have heard the phrase "just feel it" or "listen to your internal pulse".  But what happens when you aren't feeling it?  How can you even begin to improve such an internal (and often mysterious) process?  

Drawing on eurhythmics, this workshop will give you practical, concrete strategies for improving your internal pulse.  Be ready to move and have fun!