Heather sits down with Karen, a much-loved part of the How To Harp membership, to hear how she found the harp and what it has come to mean to her. Please listen with care, as Karen speaks openly about living with serious illness, including cancer.

What follows is warm, funny and full of heart, a reminder of how much music can carry us through, even in the hardest of times.

In this episode:

- How a flute and harp concert first sparked Karen's love of the instrument

- The surprise harp lesson that started it all

- The harp she named Joy, and the story behind it

- Choosing the Skye Boat Song, and why a reflective piece felt right

- How playing supports her through treatment, physically and mentally

- Finding humour and positivity in the hardest moments

- The practice trackers Karen created for fellow members

- Her advice on making practice a treat you reach for first

Host:

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

Guest:

Karen Marks - Learner Harpist and How To Harp Member

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

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