What a fantastic conversation. Rather than following the notes on the page, I've learnt how to express my own creations by being in the Academy. I had no harp experience but by finding my inner child, and having fun with self expression with DHC's teaching, this has been possible. Self expression and being present, connected , and not striving for perfection , means I'm free to be myself. This conversation has been a revelation, thank you for this discussion.
I love that you've found a way to express yourself and are having so much fun and freedom learning harp! We hope this conversation helps fuel your creativity in 2025! - Angela
Deborah thanks for sharing your unperfect approach to the harp for us fledglings, it goes a long way in remembering to simply PlAY on the harp...which is the seeds for growth . Thrilled to begin the New Year on this advant Guard message! and great Job Angela for your expertise in bringing out her best and allowing us to experience this wonderfully transparent, bright and beautiful, humorous, touching talented Harper. No better choice than DHC to bring light in depths of Winter!
I very much enjoyed this conversation! New year is always a bit complicated for me: thinking about the things that I did and did not get to do last year, while staying hopeful for next year without being overly optimistic so I won’t disappoint myself. This year, I am inspired to play and express myself regardless how “perfect” or not it is - and savor the process! - Victoria
Love Deborah’s patterns, motifs, challenges, improve and all her tips. Lead me to building my own patterns and find pleasure in just building from the harp strings to the paper and not read from the paper. It was easier to use my ear and just freely build up or down.
@@DietCokeAddict Did you type something into the live chat instead? I thought I was typing in the live chat and I ended up leaving a number of comments in the comment section. 😅 I would love to hear your thoughts if you don’t mind sharing again! - Victoria
@ who knows what I did! Oh well. I think in a nutshell I was expressing appreciation for this discussion, and that it resonated for me quite a bit. I have occasionally had moments while playing harp alone where time seems to stand still, and it’s like it’s not me playing at all. But playing in front of anyone, I’m far away from that kind of experience, stuck in anxiety about playing the right notes, and it’s a bit frustrating. I do think technical competence matters, and I certainly enjoy learning and striving to improve… but I wonder if an improvisational practice might also be an important part of the equation - to spend time consciously stepping outside of the "right/wrong notes" paradigm and seek to be immersed in the experience itself. Also it trains you to be able to handle the unexpected, which might lower the anxiety in performing situations. So it’s something I’m interested in exploring now. I was also suggesting Stefanie Bieber would be an interesting person to interview, too. Her teaching is along quite similar lines in terms of improvisation and playing music mindfully at whatever technical level.
I dug out a quote attributed to Charlie Parker - "Master your instrument, master the music, and then forget all that and just play". Maybe learning the instrument and the music is like loading a bow and arrow, and the more technical skill you develop the more power you have… but you still have to learn to let go, let the arrow fly! And this is the part Deborah is talking about 😄
@@DietCokeAddict Thank you for sharing the Charlie Parker quote; it really resonated with me! I agree with your comment on the potential role an improvisational practice have to play in helping with anxiety. In fact, that very thought came up in the How To Harp goal setting session that I just hosted today! - Victoria
WOW! Exciting conversation ❤🎉❤
Another wonderful, moving, eye-opening, human connection! Thanks, Talking Harps
@@aileenreilly1825 I am glad you enjoyed the conversation! Thank you for watching! ☺️ - Victoria
What a fantastic conversation. Rather than following the notes on the page, I've learnt how to express my own creations by being in the Academy. I had no harp experience but by finding my inner child, and having fun with self expression with DHC's teaching, this has been possible. Self expression and being present, connected , and not striving for perfection , means I'm free to be myself. This conversation has been a revelation, thank you for this discussion.
I love that you've found a way to express yourself and are having so much fun and freedom learning harp! We hope this conversation helps fuel your creativity in 2025! - Angela
Deborah thanks for sharing your unperfect approach to the harp for us fledglings, it goes a long way in remembering to simply PlAY on the harp...which is the seeds for growth . Thrilled to begin the New Year on this advant Guard message! and great Job Angela for your expertise in bringing out her best and allowing us to experience this wonderfully transparent, bright and beautiful, humorous, touching talented Harper. No better choice than DHC to bring light in depths of Winter!
I love how Deborah brought light to the depths of winter in this episode! It's great that you're finding inspiration in her approach to the harp.
I very much enjoyed this conversation! New year is always a bit complicated for me: thinking about the things that I did and did not get to do last year, while staying hopeful for next year without being overly optimistic so I won’t disappoint myself. This year, I am inspired to play and express myself regardless how “perfect” or not it is - and savor the process! - Victoria
Hi! I loved this conversation with Victorria and can't wait to hear your thoughts.
Love Deborah’s patterns, motifs, challenges, improve and all her tips. Lead me to building my own patterns and find pleasure in just building from the harp strings to the paper and not read from the paper. It was easier to use my ear and just freely build up or down.
@@connieLo87365 l love how you reinvented freedom with the DHC method! - Victoria
Should be fun!!
Welcome to this wonderful conversation with the one and only DHC to power start 2025!
I typed a long comment here a couple of days ago and it seems to have gone! 😢
@@DietCokeAddict Did you type something into the live chat instead? I thought I was typing in the live chat and I ended up leaving a number of comments in the comment section. 😅 I would love to hear your thoughts if you don’t mind sharing again! - Victoria
@ who knows what I did! Oh well.
I think in a nutshell I was expressing appreciation for this discussion, and that it resonated for me quite a bit. I have occasionally had moments while playing harp alone where time seems to stand still, and it’s like it’s not me playing at all. But playing in front of anyone, I’m far away from that kind of experience, stuck in anxiety about playing the right notes, and it’s a bit frustrating.
I do think technical competence matters, and I certainly enjoy learning and striving to improve… but I wonder if an improvisational practice might also be an important part of the equation - to spend time consciously stepping outside of the "right/wrong notes" paradigm and seek to be immersed in the experience itself. Also it trains you to be able to handle the unexpected, which might lower the anxiety in performing situations. So it’s something I’m interested in exploring now.
I was also suggesting Stefanie Bieber would be an interesting person to interview, too. Her teaching is along quite similar lines in terms of improvisation and playing music mindfully at whatever technical level.
I dug out a quote attributed to Charlie Parker - "Master your instrument, master the music, and then forget all that and just play".
Maybe learning the instrument and the music is like loading a bow and arrow, and the more technical skill you develop the more power you have… but you still have to learn to let go, let the arrow fly! And this is the part Deborah is talking about 😄
@@DietCokeAddict Thank you for sharing the Charlie Parker quote; it really resonated with me! I agree with your comment on the potential role an improvisational practice have to play in helping with anxiety. In fact, that very thought came up in the How To Harp goal setting session that I just hosted today! - Victoria