Heather chats with Mary about discovering the harp later in life and how a personal music hobby grew into something much bigger through patience, community, and creative curiosity.

They explore self-teaching, double strung harps, memorising music, online learning, and the joy of helping other learners inside How To Harp.

In this episode:

• How Mary first fell in love with the harp after going to hear a flautist and leaving wanting a harp instead

• Why she taught herself for years before finding the kind of technique-based learning she really needed

• What she has learned about patience, polishing pieces, memorising music, and giving herself time to grow

• Why she loves double strung harps and the musical freedom they give her

• How becoming a Sweet Pea and helping with projects inside the membership has deepened her own learning

• Why community, encouragement, and keeping joy at the centre matter so much in an adult music journey

This is a warm and encouraging conversation about adult learning, musical growth, and finding meaningful ways to share your love of the harp.

Host:

Heather Downie - Harpist, Principal Lever Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Founder of How To Harp

Guest:

Mary Misiaszek - Harp Learner, How To Harp Community Leader (Sweet Pea), How To Harp Member

Learn with us:

https://www.HowToHarp.com (membership, courses, retreats)

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