![Let the Possibilities open: Projects from Hip Harp Academy’s Summer Quarter](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Summer-Blues-Final-Beginning-Projects-Composite-1080x675.jpg)
![Let the Possibilities open: Projects from Hip Harp Academy’s Summer Quarter](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Summer-Blues-Final-Beginning-Projects-Composite-1080x675.jpg)
![Rainbow Harp Faery ~ Eily Aurora](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/AURORA-Eily-2022-FinalBeginning-Screenshot-703x675.jpg)
Rainbow Harp Faery ~ Eily Aurora
“This is a video from an artistic photo/video shoot on Vancouver Island as my Rainbow Harp Faery character.” ~ Eily Aurora Eily Aurora embodies her colorful Rainbow Harp Faery character, complete with costume and wings. The faery emerges from a tree to...![Joke Verdoold’s Twist on “New Blues”](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/VERDOOLD-Joke-2022-Summer-FinalBeginning-Screenshot.jpg)
Joke Verdoold’s Twist on “New Blues”
“This is my version of “new Blues…I made it as complete as possible and hope it is catchy.” ~ Joke Verdoold Joke Verdoold plays her version of DHC’s “New Blues” and takes it beyond the page. Joke took snippets given in the Hip Harp Academy...![Lovin’ Feline Blues ~ Tara](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Tara-2022-Summer-FinalBeginning-Screenshot-1000x675.jpg)
Lovin’ Feline Blues ~ Tara
“What started as a vague quest to create something based on a Blues form turned into a depiction of cat psychology” ~ Tara Ever wonder wonder what a pet cat is thinking? Tara plays her double-strung harp and sings her original song, “Lovin’ Feline Blues,”...![Winter Blues ~ Louise Bell](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BELL-Louise-2022-Summer-FinalBeginning-Screenshot.jpg)
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)