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The Great "What If": Four Tips for Overcoming Hesitancy
What if I do not like the harp? What if I find out I am terrible? What if I end up not having time to learn? What if ... Getting started...
Rachel Buchman
Jan 10, 20224 min read
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Travel Musings
As I sit here in the SeaTac airport waiting for my flight to begin boarding, the topic of traveling with a harp has popped into my brain....
Rachel Buchman
Oct 25, 20214 min read
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OUCH!: Muscle Stretches to Alleviate & Prevent Back Pain
Over the last couple of months, I have been practicing significantly more than my normal. Normally, this is indicative of an upcoming...
Rachel Buchman
Jan 24, 20213 min read
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Beware the Blister Monster: Tips on How to Avoid Getting Blisters When Practicing
Between COVID, teaching online, taking a brief vacation, and moving to a new city, it would be fair to say that it has been awhile since...
Rachel Buchman
Aug 12, 20202 min read
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Five Questions to Ask When Looking for a Harp Teacher
Congratulations! You have made the leap and have decided to take up the harp! I am truly happy for you. Harp communities are growing,...
Rachel Buchman
Jan 20, 20203 min read
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I want to play the harp, but I have a commitment problem ...
Congratulations! You have decided to invest in yourself and learn to play the majestic harp. You get on Google, type in the question...
Rachel Buchman
Nov 17, 20191 min read
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Pedal to the metal or lever it up?
One of the first questions I get from new or prospective students is whether they should get a lever or pedal harp. Therefore, this post...
Rachel Buchman
Oct 22, 20192 min read
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Beware the Heart Strings
When you find a model of harp you like, play several different ones. Three harps of the same model will each have a unique tonal difference.
Rachel Buchman
Oct 19, 20192 min read
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