Ears Wide Open
Navigating Music Appreciation with Active Listening
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Embark on a transformative journey of active and deep music listening. Experience and understand music on a whole new level. Discover new genres, hone critical listening skills, and unlock the full potential of your musical expression. Feel empowered, inspired, and equipped with the tools to elevate your playing to new heights. Join us and become the musician you've always aspired to be. Better listeners are better musicians, it's a simple as that!!
Let's Do This!
Why I Made This Course & What It Can Do For You
Discover the heart of my course: delving into the often-overlooked art of deep and active music listening. As a musician, I realised the gap in our education—we're taught notes and technique but not how to truly listen, both to music and to ourselves.
This skill is your key to unlocking your full potential as a musician. By honing your listening abilities, you'll experience music in profound, meaningful ways, enabling you to play with newfound knowledge, depth, and emotion.
Ready to embark on this transformative journey? Learn more about the course and what it can do for you by watching the video.
5 Ways To Discover The Hidden Depth of Music
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I talked about this kind of stuff on a YouTube LIVE. Did you see it? Watch it here if not!
Get a wee taste of the type of things that will be covered in the course. We will go into all the things in much more depth in the 8 week course, but this will give you an idea of some of the themes.
Course Outline
You will gain a new understanding and appreciation of music by listening in deep, active and critical ways.
Putting you on a clear pathway to becoming a more engaged, informed and developed musician.
8-Week Course from 1st May - 19th June 2024.
Classes are LIVE on ZOOM at 7PM (UK time). Replay available for all. Lifetime Access.
Resources and 'homework' tasks with a Private Community Space for support & discussion.
Introduction to Music Appreciation
The significance of active listening in developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of music.
Understanding Popular Music Genres
Use active listening to understand the key music and sound markers of diverse genres.
Music and Emotion
Understand the role of music in expressing and processing emotions, and how music can trigger memories.
The Role of the Harp in Music
The history and significance of harp in a diverse musical traditions. The versatility of harp and its unique characteristics.
Exploring World & Experimental Music
Intro to world music traditions from different regions. Experimental music - genius or garbage?!
Music for Moving Image
Learn why and how music is the main driver of emotion and story in films, TV and video games.
Finding New Music in the Digital Age
The evolution of music discovery and consumption methods from traditional to digital, and how this has effected music.
Reflection, Conclusion & Next Steps
Review of the key concepts and learnings, with a clear pathway on how to use your new skills in your musical journey.
"WE LOVE YOU!! Your teaching style is so wonderful. I would love for more teachers to learn how to teach in your style."
Harmony
USA
Nicola
France
Pauline Ann
Scotland
Connie
Canada
Karen
United Kingdom
Rebecca
Norway
Karin
Netherlands
Pricing & Course Highlights
Enrol Today!!
Full charge for entire 8-week course starting on 1st May 2024
Better Listeners are Better Musicians!!
7-day Money Back Guarentee
We are confident in the quality of this course and we're happy to provide you with a refund if you're not satisfied for any reason. Simplly email [email protected] within the first 7 days for a refund.
Join us on this amazing journey!!
- Weekly Live Classes
- Replays for all
- Resources
- Homework Tasks
- Private Community
Frequently Asked Questions
Classes run on Wednesday nights for 8 weeks from 1st May until 19th June 2024. The classes are live on ZOOM at 7PM (UK time). Replay available for all.
The classes are one hour. There will also be time before & after for social time to hang out and discuss the course.
Yes. There will tasks given each week, and a private community for students to discuss what they are learning and discovering.
Heather Downie, who also runs the How To Harp membership and is the Principal Scottish Harp Tutor at The Royal Conservative of Scotland.
This course is about inspiring and informing your harp journey so the classes don’t have any specific harp song/technique learning. However, harping and your harp journey will be the central part of the course.
No. Replays for every session are available and posted just after class. Many students watch when it is convenient for them, and use the community to stay engaged and connect to the other students.
You have lifetime access to all replays, materials and courses.
Please email [email protected] with all your questions!
Thank you for your interest in our Ears Wide Open course. I've poured my heart and soul into crafting this journey, and I truly believe it holds the power to transform your musical experience. Listening is a skill often overlooked, yet it's the very essence of what makes us musicians. It's what opened my mind and ears, shaping me into the artist and harpist I am today. Trust me when I say: this part of the journey is just as vital as learning technique and theory. I'm passionate about sharing this knowledge with you because I've seen firsthand how it can elevate your playing and deepen your connection to music. Don't let this opportunity pass you by—join me on this incredible journey of discovery!!
Heather x
