![DANDURAND – Kathryn (USA) “A Bad Case of the Hospital Blues” (BHS3)](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/KUBA-DANDURAND-export.jpg)
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HAENEL – Frauke (Germany) “A Bluesy Song” (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 Frauke Haenel’s experience in the Blues Harp-Style class – and this is just the beginning! This post is from a series...![ALMOND – Diane (Australia) “The Brush Tail Possum Blues” (BHS3)](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ALMOND-Diane-export.jpg)
ALMOND – Diane (Australia) “The Brush Tail Possum 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 Diane Almond’s experience in the Blues Harp-Style class – and this is just the beginning! This post is from a series...![MCKENNA – Harriet (USA) “So Sorry for Missing Your Party” (BHS3)](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MCKENNA-Harriet-export.jpg)
MCKENNA – Harriet (USA) “So Sorry for Missing Your Party” (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 Harriet McKenna’s experience in the Blues Harp-Style class – and this is just the beginning! This post is from a...![WALSTRUM – Sally (USA) “Come to the Library Blues” (BHS3)](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/WALSTRUM-Sally-export.jpg)
WALSTRUM – Sally (USA) “Come to the Library 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 Sally Walstrum’s experience in the Blues Harp-Style class – and this is just the beginning! This post is from a series...![KING – Kathy (USA) “Fairy Tale Princess Blues” (BHS3)](https://hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/KING-Kathy-export-300x215.jpg)
KING – Kathy (USA) “Fairy Tale Princess 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 Kathy King’s experience in the Blues Harp-Style class – and this is just the beginning! This post is from a series...![I think I can? I think I CAN!](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Anne_Horton_Final_Beginning_Project_BFBP_Screenshot-1080x675.jpg)
I think I can? I think I CAN!
BAROQUE FLAMENCO – Discovering that you CAN! A harpist, who didn’t think she could play Baroque Flamenco, discovers in 15 minutes that she CAN. We all have opportunities for growth, feedback, and support in what we do. In Hip Harp Academy, Half-Bake and...![The Piece of Music that Taught me HOW to Improvise](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DHC-TWO-ANGLES-1080x675.jpg)
The Piece of Music that Taught me HOW to Improvise
I realized that the music for “Baroque Flamenco” was the foundation of me learning how to improvise. It was all about creating safety, creating structure, and having adventure. And Baroque Flamenco is still all that to me. Learning to improvise was urgent,...Scrambled Eggs (and improvisation)
Let’s talk about cooking up a piece of music. When we see classical music written out, we usually see a bunch of notes on a page – and it can be daunting. Who am I kidding? It’s ALWAYS daunting – at least it is to me. Now think about scrambled eggs – a recipe...![Do you DARE?](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Fearless-158513_1080x675.jpg)