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Winter Blues ~ Louise Bell
“I often smile and look at the camera, but for this video I wanted to express the wintry mood by not engaging in this way.” ~ Louise Bell Louise Bell presents her “Winter Blues,” expressing the melancholic feeling of Winter. Louise uses the resonance of...![Pachelbel Beyond the Page ~ Marylin Waupoose](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WAUPOOSE-Marylin-2022-Summer-FinalBeginning-Screenshot.jpg)
Pachelbel Beyond the Page ~ Marylin Waupoose
“The bride was grateful and happy with how the harp looks and sounds, and she loved that I played the Pachelbel. She said that I made her wedding magical.” ~ Marylin Waupoose Want to take a familiar piece of music beyond the page? That’s what Marylin...![Jolijne Viergever “Wretched Blues”](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/VIERGEVER-Jolijne-2022-Summer-FinalBeginning-Screenshot-559x675.jpg)
Jolijne Viergever “Wretched Blues”
“It has given me more tools in my toolbox, which builds to the performer I want to be.” ~ Jolijne Viergever Travel to “JoJo’s Lounge,” where Jolijne Viergever performs her sultry “Wretched Blues.” Jolijne uses harp, voice, looper, improv and costume to...![Carol Henley’s Sleep Guide (for “mature” audiences)](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/HENLEY-Carol-2022-Summer-FinalBeginning-Screenshot.jpg)
Carol Henley’s Sleep Guide (for “mature” audiences)
“Before being in the Academy, my harp and I were at odds. I was trying to master it, conquer it. Now I see the harp as an extension of myself” ~ Carol Henley Having trouble falling asleep? Carol Henley offers this humorous tutorial for ‘mature” audiences....![Bluesy Meditation ~ Cherrie Mooney’s Calming Blues](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MOONEY-Cherrie-2022-Summer-FinalBeginning-ScreenShot-1000x675.jpg)
Bluesy Meditation ~ Cherrie Mooney’s Calming Blues
“I learned that there is a difference between playing the Blues and playing with a Bluesy feel. I tried to incorporate both in this piece.” ~ Cherrie Mooney Ever consider playing the Blues as a meditation? That’s what Cherrie Mooney did. She took her harp...![Anthropomorphic Blues ~ Diane Giorgi finds her Character(s) in the 12-Bar Blues](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GIORGIO-Diane-2022-Summer-FinalBeginning-Screenshot-.jpg)
Anthropomorphic Blues ~ Diane Giorgi finds her Character(s) in the 12-Bar Blues
“Being in character helps diffuse some of the self-consciousness and angst of playing before a camera.” ~ Diane Giorgi Have you ever wondered what it might look like if every 12 measures of music wore a different costume? Diane Giorgi did! But she...![ELDERKIN – Charlene (USA) “The Crazy Co-op Customer Blues” (BHS3)](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ELDERKIN-Charlene-export.jpg)
ELDERKIN – Charlene (USA) “The Crazy Co-op Customer Blues” (BHS3)
One thing I love about teaching at Hip Harp Academy is getting to see the “Final Beginning Projects” that each student does. This is a culmination of Charlene Elderkin’s experience in the Blues Harp-Style class – and this is just the beginning! This post is from a...![GOODIN – Karen (USA) “Tolly’s Winter Blues” (BHS3)](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/GOODIN-Karen-export.jpg)
GOODIN – Karen (USA) “Tolly’s Winter Blues” (BHS3)
One thing I love about teaching at Hip Harp Academy is getting to see the “Final Beginning Projects” that each student does. This is a culmination of Karen Goodin’s experience in the Blues Harp-Style class – and this is just the beginning! This post is from a...![KOLE – Annelies (Netherlands) “Clean Up Blues” (BHS3)](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/KOLE-Annelies-export.jpg)