
Welcome to the How To Harp podcast, the show that celebrates your harp journey. Join harpist, tutor and founder of How To Harp Heather Downie for weekly episodes full of expert tips, inspiring interviews, real harpist stories, and relaxed chats with How To Harp co-tutor Angela. Whether you’re just starting out or growing your skills, this is your space to learn, laugh, and love your harp even more... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | a year ago |
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Heather answers another batch of listener questions in this special Q&A episode. Thank you to everyone who sent questions in - you all made this episode possible!
She also shares thoughts on professional harp pathways in Scotland, conservatoire stud... more
Heather explores why technique is about far more than scales and exercises, and how strong technical foundations can give you greater freedom, confidence and expression at the harp.
She shares four reasons technique gives you freedom in your playing... more
Heather chats with learner harpist Karin, who shares her remarkable harp journey, from discovering the harp during the pandemic to rebuilding her playing after suffering a life-changing stroke just 18 months into learning.
They discuss recovery, neu... more
Heather & Angela chat about why nerves, vulnerability & learning never fully disappear, even when you become a teacher or have years of experience behind you.
They also discuss why students can feel nervous playing in lessons, how teachers can suppo... more
Heather chats with Nicole about moving beyond external expectations and finding a musical path that feels honest, creative and true to who you are.
They also discuss classical training, orchestral pressure, burnout, songwriting, improvisation, teach... more
Heather explores how perfectionism can show up for adult harp learners, and why trying to get everything “right” can sometimes hold back your progress, confidence and enjoyment.
She shares five helpful ways to think about perfectionism, from allowin... more
Heather chats with learner harpist Kim about how discovering the harp later in life completely transformed her life, leading to new friendships, creative confidence, unforgettable musical experiences, and a deep sense of connection and community thro... more
Heather and Angela chat about the huge impact that in-person musical experiences can have on our harp journeys, from first discovering the instrument, to finding inspiration, creativity, confidence and community through shared musical experiences.
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The show centers on practical harp learning, technique, and personal growth within a supportive community. Across episodes, listeners hear a mix of hands-on practice tips, mindset shifts for adult learners, and in-depth conversations with harpists and educators about career paths, practice routines, and healing through music. A recurring thread is making learning feel sustainable and enjoyable—whether through short, structured practice sessions, avoiding perfectionism, or leveraging community mentorship. A few episodes feature journeys from established performers toward more personal, expressive approaches to the instrument, often highlighting the role of mentorship, ensemble work, and live events in sustaining engagement and confidence.
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