How To Harp
Hi, I'm Heather Downie.
I created How To Harp for people just like you...
When I was 6 years old, my Mum took me to see the ballet. She wanted a little ballerina, but instead she got a wee girl who pestered her for a harp until I got my first one when I was 15. We couldn’t afford lessons but I practiced non-stop and passed the audition to study at one of the top creative arts institutes in the world when I was 17…..The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland…..where now, I’m the Principal Scottish Harp Tutor!!
I have the qualifications and have played all over the world, but I’m not your typical stuffy and strict teacher. I’ll teach you the right things in the right way, but I'm all about keeping it warm, friendly, and fun. Top-level teaching from an experienced professional should be available to everyone no matter your level, budget, background or location, and this is why I created How To Harp!!
How To Harp Membership
There is something magical about being able to play the harp with grace, ability and emotion.
While some of that comes through practice and honing your skills, the majority of your growth is going to happen when you’re surrounded by like minded individuals who are on a similar path as you.
Tune Bank
Technique Bank
Expert Guests
Concerts
Live Events & Replays
Community
One-to-One Lessons
Learning Pathways
Although new content is added every week, the membership isn’t something you need to ‘keep up’ with. There is so much on offer you’d never be able to get through everything. Think of it like a giant harp library. All the resources of every kind are there when you need them, and there also lots of great events and a lovely community to get involved with. It really is one big happy harping family and I LOVE IT!!
- Learn the right things in the right way
- Work with an experienced professional harp teacher who genuinely cares about you
- Learn a wide range of new material of many styles and genres
- Get access to ALL tunes in the membership as soon as you join
- Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced arrangements for EVERY SONG
- Play more, have more fun, and fall in love with the harp all over again
- Feel connected and supported by other harpists from all over the world
- Develop your technique and become a better, happier and more confident harpist
Courses
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Mastering Rolled Chords
Course • 14 lessons5.0 average rating (4 reviews)Develop even and beautiful rolled (brushed) chords through this short course.
Series of lessons in C major.
Suitable for all levels.£85
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Harp Made Easy
Course • 15 lessons4.9 average rating (11 reviews)The 5 essential foundations you need to level up your harping - body and mind, placing, plucking, bending and tucking.
Lessons in C major.
Suitable for beginners or intermediate/advanced players looking to refresh their foundational skills.£65
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How to Harp Harmony - Level 1
Course • 58 lessons5.0 average rating (5 reviews)Come and learn how to arrange, work with chords, jazz up your creative work and feel more confident working with harmony!
£465
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How to Harp Harmony - Level 2
Course • 47 lessons5.0 average rating (2 reviews)Exploring different tonalities and the magical world of modes! Enjoy experimenting on a deeper level and working on your own personal musical interests!!
£465