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 study, harp qualifications, regulation, practice methods, hand shapes, humidity, sun cream, and when to ask your harp maker for advice.

In this episode:

• What to know when changing harp strings for the first time

• Whether changing a string means your levers need regulated

• Heather’s thoughts on becoming a harp teacher

• Different routes into professional harp playing in Scotland

• How to build speed without losing accuracy

• Why hand shapes matter when speeding up music

• How heat, humidity, sun cream and insect repellent can affect your harp

This practical solo episode is full of harp care advice, practice tips, and honest insights from Heather’s own experience as a performer, teacher and educator.

Host:

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

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

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