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Rachel Buchman
Jan 10, 20224 min read
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...
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Rachel Buchman
Oct 25, 20214 min read
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....
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Rachel Buchman
Jan 24, 20213 min read
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...
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Rachel Buchman
Aug 12, 20202 min read
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...
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Rachel Buchman
Jan 20, 20203 min read
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,...
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Rachel Buchman
Nov 17, 20191 min read
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...
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Rachel Buchman
Oct 22, 20192 min read
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...
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Rachel Buchman
Oct 19, 20192 min read
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.
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