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Composer’s Spotlight: So Jeong Shim performs ‘Baroque Flamenco’
Composer’s Spotlight Series: So Jeong Shim plays ‘Baroque Flamenco’ on an electric harp In this interview, So Jeong Shim shares her experience playing Deborah’s ‘Baroque Flamenco’, why she chose to learn this piece, and how it impacted her life. Her advice to...![Deborah Henson-Conant Talks About Hip Harp Academy](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/dhc-talks-hip-harp-academy-hha.jpg)
Deborah Henson-Conant Talks About Hip Harp Academy
Welcome to a one-on-one interview with Grammy-nominated harpist Deborah Henson-Conant, the mastermind behind “Hip Harp Academy” – an online academy where harp enthusiasts come together to learn, inspire, and grow in their musical journey. In this...![The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn](https://hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/greatest-thing-ever-learn-words.jpg)
The Greatest Thing You’ll Ever Learn
One of the songs I heard my mother sing when I was a kid was “Nature Boy” by Eden Ahbez. It was one of the pieces I cut my teeth on when I was learning to ‘fake’ music from chord charts. It has a haunting melody with simple, beautiful chords. There’s one thing I just...![My First Love Song](https://hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/fred-and-dhc.jpg)
My First Love Song
I wrote my first love song when I was 13 or 14. It wasn’t my first song – which was from my musical “When Nights were Bold, ” when I was 12. But this song was different. It was personal. I was in love with Freddie Stewart. I followed him...![You MUST send Valentines](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sylvia-wolf-dhc-image-1080x675.jpg)
You MUST send Valentines
You must send Valentines. I’ll tell you why below, but first I have to admit I always disliked Valentines Day. And then last 2020 – 5 years into a single life I hadn’t planned on – I gave it up. Instead of hating Valentines Day, I challenged myself to send Video...![Love Stories from the Harp – For Valentine’s Day](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/love-stories-from-the-harp-square_v1-1080x675.jpg)
Love Stories from the Harp – For Valentine’s Day
Every year around Valentine’s Day I like to look back at all the love stories past. So I decided to make this composite blog so I can find them and share them more easily! It’s a whole lot of romance all on one page. Enjoy! “20 Seconds of...![30 Days of Love Songs](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/greensleeves-30-days-of-love-songs-image-82083_1080x675.jpg)
30 Days of Love Songs
30 Days of Love Songs – YouTube Playlist Re-Release: – In 2021, I went on a mission to learn about emotional vulnerability by challenging myself to share a new Love Song every night LIVE on Facebook Live for 30 days. One Project, TWO Playlists Now I want...![Deborah Henson-Conant to Appear on “Chronicle” TV Show (Behind the Scenes)](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WCVB-5-Chronicle-ABC-Hearst-Blog-1-1080x630.jpg)
Deborah Henson-Conant to Appear on “Chronicle” TV Show (Behind the Scenes)
We are excited to announce that Deborah Henson-Conant will appear on the TV show “Chronicle” on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 at 7:30 PM EST on WCVB Channel 5. Watch along to get an in-depth understanding of her life as a performer, composer, and mentor....![[PRESS RELEASE] Live on Stage: DHC’s Pre-Valentine’s Solo Concert — Natick, MA](https://www.hipharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/TCAN-2024-Blog-Banner.jpeg)